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April gifts us the fresh, sweet-smelling air that springs us forward. It brings a day of resurrection for Christians – and of course the fore-mentioned pranking of April Fools Day. In addition, as we look onto a new beginning and yet another spring season, we at Aging Tree Illustrated feel it’s appropriate to delve into the enigmatic lore of the fabled “Fountain of Youth,” once said to exist here in Florida.
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From the Roots
lthough the first of this month marks April Fool’s Day, “yours truly” will choose to live vicariously through the pranking of others––or will I? You’ll just have to wait and find out....
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Who are you? Do you know? I enjoy discovering and rediscovering myself often and I wish that pleasure upon everyone. In talking to some of our readers, it stands to reason that our country’s seniors know a whole lot more about who they are than those of us yearning for the same wisdom. I ask this question to encourage you think about it. Certainly there are those that discover more about themselves each day: those that enjoy the journey, that have their own straightforward or relaxed approach. Those with questions and those with answers. Those willing to recognize the journey and those that like to watch. Those that understand you can learn and help yourself and those that are complacent. So what does this have to do with anything? In my opinion, it has everything to do with everything. In this edition of Aging Tree Illustrated you will find many different angles on the “Fountain of Youth,” stemming from the some of our talented writers who speak from the heart. Is there a Fountain of Youth? Maybe. But isn’t it what you make it?
It’s a different combination, but I think it’s perfect. To me, April Fools represents someone who knows how to have fun and enjoy life, taking the time to plan something seemingly meaningless. In this edition, our infographic shows us how many times a child laughs in a day compared to adults. It’s a pretty profound comparison. What happens to us? Life? I think the “Fountain of Youth” is within all of us. We make the choices about what we believe, what we eat, how we act towards others, how much we laugh…the decisions we make everyday. Ultimately, at the end of the day, you are the only one that can allow anyone to make you feel one way or another. Be who you are… smile, laugh, consult your higher power (whatever it may be), eat, enjoy those around you, be kind to others, and enjoy an activity that lights up your life and makes you feel like a child again. Yes. We found the “Fountain of Youth.” It’s the laughing child within us all.
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I like the “Fountain of Youth” foray and April Fools together.
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Fountain of Youth Found!
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his month we decided we wanted to have some April Fools fun with our loyal readers, and in the process of batting around ideas about our Fountain of Youth Found! article – we stumbled upon some notions about aging that we hope may help awaken your own personal Fountain of Youth (or at least inspire you to live a long, happy life). For centuries mankind has been looking for a way to stay young: something magical that can stop the clock on aging. From bathing in the blood of virgins to getting Botox injections on the regular––both men and women have been desperately grasping at their youth over the years. Losing our physical and mental faculties is no joke, but don’t you think it’s a little silly how worried some people are about getting old? I mean, I hear 25, 30, and 40 year-olds complain about getting “old” – how ridiculous! As we prepared for this edition and started a dialogue on aging, we realized how important it is for us to quell this trend of dreading birthdays and lamenting about progressing up the age ladder. We think the best way to do this is motivate you to allow yourself to embrace your age while tapping into your “inner” fountain of youth.
Stay Young Forever, Tapping into Your Inner Child
The truth is there is a fountain of youth that lies within each of us, and it’s important we keep the waters of youth flowing, so that life – as well as our bodies
and minds – resist becoming stagnant. Remember: there’s no anti-aging cream that can improve on a genuine smile and eyes that shine with laughter and
happiness. Gratitude, laughter and love lead to prolonged life. That’s the truth here. Little everyday stresses should not be getting in the way of your happiness; and in fact, don’t even let those big stressors or unexpected setbacks in life keep you down either. Stay positive. Be grateful. Make time for yourself and your loved ones. Get outside and off the couch or out of the office. Encourage someone you love do the same. Go to the beach – and bring someone with you that needs a beach day more than you do. Volunteer. Call your grandparents. Say goodbye to road rage. Say goodbye to judgment of yourself and others. Banish negativity. Stop worrying about what people think of you and harboring pointless anger. Those things will make you old – inside and out. Listen
to the wind and the birds. Look at the water, the stars. Turn off the TV. Step away from technology. Paint, garden, cook, listen to music, and get in touch with your inner child at every step. Take a day off. Work can wait – or at least the housework can. Treat yourself and others with care. Treat everyone – even strangers, even yourself – with the consideration and love you would show your mother, or your child. If you’re unhappy, count your blessings. And if you’re terrified of getting older, don’t be. Not to be cliché, but life is what you make of it, and age is just a number.
Secrets to Longevity: Advice from 100 YearOlds
From whiskey shots to daily naps to ice cream, here’s what some very old people credit for their lengthy lifespan. “Don’t look at the calendar. Just keep celebrating every day.” “Even if you feel hatred, keep it to yourself. Don’t hurt other people for any reason.” “Travel while you’re young and able. Don’t worry about the money, just make it work. Experience is far more valuable than money will ever be.”
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“Don’t compare. You’ll never be happy with your life. The grass is always greener.” “Do one thing each day that is just for you.” “Forgive.” “Find your passion and live it.” “Have a pet. Life gets lonely sometimes. Pets are reminders of how we’re all living things.” “Learn to adapt.” “Keep going and never give up.” “Make yourself walk.” “Life is fun. It’s all up to the person. Be satisfied. You don’t have to be ‘happy’ all the time, you need to be satisfied.” “Love people. Find something to like about the person—it’s there—because we’re all just people.” “Get a great education. That is something that no one can take away from you.” “Think positive.” “If you’re positive you can get through it OK. When you think negatively, you’re putting poison on your body. Just smile. They say laughter is the best medicine there is.”
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“Just go ahead and do your thing no matter what.” “Have lots of people in the house and lots of different kinds of people—young, old, black, white, people from all over the world. People have always energized me.”
“I try to have enough trust and confidence in myself to deal with things as they come.” “Try not to eat anything that’s healthy. It’s true. I eat whatever I want. The secret to longevity is ice cream.”
“Just keep going.”
“Pain is mysterious, and having fun is the best way to forget it.” “Don’t be crazy about amassing material things. Remember: you don’t know when your number is up, and you can’t take it with you to the next place.” “I try not to worry. I just try to live.”
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“Keep an open mind, and things seem less strange.”
“Never run out of responsibility; if you don’t have one, find one. Find a cause and knock yourself out for it. It will enhance your brainpower, interest in life, and keep you alive longer. I’m alert because I work. Virtue is its own reward.”
“I try to take the time to look at and appreciate the smaller things that make this life beautiful. When I do that, time slows.” “Do something interesting every day; otherwise you disintegrate.” “Learning new things makes you happy and keeps your mind active.” “[Humor is] a life force, a way of surviving the difficulties of living.” “When you laugh at yourself, you prevent others from laughing at you.” “I think [people] have to be curious. They have to be interested in life outside their little aches and pains. They have to be excited about seeing new things, meeting new people, watching a new play—just passionate about life.” “I don’t care what you’re passionate about: maybe saving Dixie cup covers. But if you do it passionately, you’re alive.” “Age is not a disease.” “Be honest. I’ve rarely lied.
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And when you are honest with people, it comes back to you, and they are honest with you. It’s too much work keeping up with a lie. You don’t need the extra stress.”
“Take naps every day.”
“I put my health down to whiskey and cigarettes. I only drink when I’m out, but my doctor said I wouldn’t be alive without them. I’m still alive, and I can lift my elbows—it’s great.”
“To stay healthy always, take the stairs and carry your own stuff. I take two stairs at a time, to get my muscles moving.”
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“Always listen to the other person. You’ll learn something. Try to sit back, because you will learn a lot more listening to others than telling them what you know.”
“I attribute my longevity to a great extent to walking, not being in the back of the car strapped down.”
“We all remember how as children, when we were having fun, we often forgot to eat or sleep. I believe that we can keep that attitude as adults, too. It’s best not to tire the body with too many rules such as lunchtime and bedtime.”
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“Sleep well, try not to worry, and enjoy good dreams.” “Be lovable. I’ve lived a long life because there are so many people who love me.” “I take a drink of Scotch every day. And I feel great afterward.” “I never drank, smoked, or fooled with the weeds, you know, that stuff. And I don’t let anything upset me, especially traffic.” “I don’t like stress. I can’t stand arguing. If anybody is fussing, I’m gone. I like to be around positive people, people who lift you up not bring you down.” “Laughter keeps you healthy. You can survive by seeing the
“Keep yourself alert, active, and educated. Beat to your own drum.” “Take one day at a time, and go along with the tide.” “You have to be lucky, but I made the best of things when bad things happened. I also ate prunes every single day.” Excerpt from “100 Pieces of Advice from 100 Year-Olds” by DeAnna Kerley (MentalFloss.com) ___________________________ As we welcome April and spring with a refreshed, regenerated spirit in the wake of the winter holidays – we do so with open arms, positivity, and a commitment to letting our inner child come out to play more than just every once in a while. No matter how many candles we are expecting on our next birthday cake, we should be thankful for each and every one. Let’s consider ourselves blessed with age, not plagued by it, because none of us are getting any younger. There is no physical fountain of youth; however, there’s certainly is a mental one. And if it’s clogged up with thoughts or moods that don’t serve you, then it’s going to run dry. Come into Aging Tree for your Bottle of Youth and discover more about what Aging Tree can do for you.
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linical trials: We hear about them all the time. They’re essential in helping pharmaceutical and biotech companies develop drugs to benefit people around the world.
tients sooner. In fact, the overthe-counter and prescription medicines that we all take have been perfected with the help of clinical study volunteers.
In West Volusia, you may have heard of the clinical research studies conducted by Covance Clinical Research Units. Many seniors in our communities find Covance by word of mouth; they often have friends or acquaintances who have participated in a clinical trial. Covance has been running clinical trials for more than 20 years, involving thousands of participants, which has played an important part in the development of drugs that have helped millions of people around the world. In fact, Covance has helped develop the top 50 drugs on the market.
Covance has a full medical staff available during clinical trials. This means that clinical trial participants have ac-
rameters required in the study. If you meet the requirements, a screening appointment will be scheduled with the medical staff where you will receive detailed information on the clinical trial and undergo a screening to ensure that you are healthy enough to participate in the trial. During the appointment, you may undergo medical tests such as an ECG and lab work and a physician may also give you a full medical exam. Once the medical
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Covance Clinical Research Units conduct clinical research studies on behalf of the world’s leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Before medicines can be prescribed or sold, they must go through extensive clinical testing to determine whether the drug is safe and effective for people to use. The company is currently conducting several trials that address chronic medical conditions that seniors are concerned with, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, among others. There is an opportunity for healthy seniors to participate in these Phase I clinical trials, which can be critical to getting these potential medicines to pa-
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re you in the market to purchase a mobility (electric) scooter? What features should you look for during your search? Which of these are essential and which can you live without? Are you on a budget, or is the sky the limit? Here are a few things to keep in mind as you ponder purchasing a mobility scooter, including tips and insight from Golden Technologies – an American manufacturer of scooters that are available for purchase through Aging Tree. A mobility scooter is a mobility aid that’s similar to a wheelchair, but configured more like a motor scooter, and is usually battery powered. Just as with any large purchase, buying a mobility scooter is a process that will benefit you most if you do your research before you sign on the dotted line. Look for comfort, performance, quality, and style in your next scooter. Most of these are directly related to the buyer’s weight allowance requirements, seat size and adjustment needs, maneuverability needs, tiller (steering column) requirements, and the need for ease of assembly. Let’s start with comfort. Most mobility scooters have a standard weight capacity of 300 pounds. (Remember to consider not only the rider’s weight, but the rider’s weight plus any additional baggage or cargo.) Scooter comfort can be achieved most easily if it has adjustable components, such as length-adjusting capabilities, adjustable handlebars or armrests or seats (including seats that swivel); plus how adjustable the tiller is and what controls are available on it. Maneuverability is an important performance feature of scooters. Do you need to get in and out of
tight spaces while in your scooter? Will you be riding your scooter on uneven surfaces outdoors? Or, do you need an accommodation for an injury or medical condition, such as head or leg rests? Performance is universally important in scooters, and it can vary greatly depend- ing up on where
and how often the scooter will be used most. Compact scooters are far different from companion scooters in performance as they address different needs and usage demands, for example.
Other questions to consider before you purchase your mobility scooter:
1. How often will you use the scooter? If your scooter is for occasional use only, such as shopping a few times a week, you may get by comfortably with a scooter that’s less rugged, more stylish (some come with interchangeable, colored panels), and compact and lightweight. But, if you’ll be sitting in your scooter for long periods of time, comfort is a must! Scooters that are used fullor nearly full-time are often referred to as companion scooters. For additional comfort during longer periods of time in your scooter, consider choosing stadium-style seats with high backs and
armrests. Seats with extra padding and that can swivel may be options you can’t live without, too. 2. Will you mostly use your scooter indoors or outdoors? If you’ll be doing significant outdoor exploring on your mobility scooter, look at purchasing a scooter with four
wheels (v. three) for optimum outdoor stability. Just as indoors, you’ll want to find a scooter that’s easy to maneuver in tight spaces, and can reverse. Articulating front wheels (wheels with a pivoting joint) assist in maneuverability, too. If you’re one who’d really rather be outdoors than indoors, a heavy duty scooter may be your ticket for comfortable freedom. Golden Technologies’ heavy duty scooters, for example, come with “offroad” options, 400-lb or 500lb weight capacity, and a full lighting package. 3. Will you want to transport your scooter on or in your vehicle? If so, look for a compact and portable scooter; these are sometimes called “travel scooters.” Several scooter designs are considered compact, such as the Golden Buzzaround Series by Golden Technologies. Research scooters that have an easy disassembly (a “wire-
By Vickie Pleus less” assembly fits within this description), and how long it typically takes to assemble and disassemble them. 4. What other accessories or features are helpful or popular? Mobility scooters have features that you may not have known were available. Some scooter models come with built-in cane/ crutch holders; headlights for outdoor use or path-illuminating lights for indoor, nighttime use, or tail lights; shopping baskets; and washable carpet. 5. What’s your budget for purchasing a scooter? Scooter prices are as varied as the products themselves. Lightweight, easily transportable scooters can cost as little as several hundred dollars, while sturdier, heavy-use scooters can close in on $2,000. Know the scooter features you need, then think about the scooter features you want, and consult a reputable salesperson for their input. Thinking about how you’ll most often use your scooter, where and when you’ll be using it and your available budget will help you make an educated purchasing decision. Aging Tree representatives can tell you even more about them, too. Stop by or call (866) 320-8803 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Growing Awareness to the Power of Food in Support of Health and in the Healing of Illness and Disease
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t is no small matter as we endeavor to age gracefully, to possess the equilibrium in our body that will add life to our years in the form of health, strength, vitality, grace, beauty, a clear mind and function of all of our senses. To achieve this necessary balance requires several components: nourishing and nutrient dense food, a consistent pattern of movement and exercise, restorative sleep, authentic caring relationships, a sense of community and a spiritual foundation, to name a few. There is a growing awareness of the power of food in support of health and in the healing of illness and disease. We also have an increased understanding of the alarming effects of processed foods, food additives, dyes, colors and certain growing and manufacturing methods so that we can make an informed choice regarding our current and future health. The locavore movement, traditional farming and aeroponic or hydroponic gardens offer the opportunity for safe nutrient dense fruits and vegetables. With a backyard aeroponic garden for example, we have the ability to flood our bodies with the deep leafy greens that are so health giving. Having this deeper connection with our food promotes greater intake and enjoyment of the process. Food is our fuel for growth, healing and repair. Sharing this insight with others, especially our youth, will shape the legacy of health for generations to come.
What else is needed to achieve this equilibrium in our bodies?
Much has been written about Ponce de Leon and his search for the fountain containing water with miraculous curative powers. Water is a vital component for equilibrium, metabolism and life itself as we can
survive weeks without food but only an estimated 5-7 days without water. Researchers estimate that 75% of Americans do not drink enough water. In my workshops we talk about the amount of water each one of us most likely needs based on weight, activity level, temperature and the types of food eaten daily. Typically half of the group will acknowledge the struggle to drink enough each day. The other half initially thought they had adequate amounts until we spoke of the signs of adequate hydration or the symptoms that more may be needed. As we age our sensation of thirst decreases, so thirst is not a reliable indicator for the need to drink.
Here are some interesting facts to encourage you in your quest to stay optimally hydrated:
A man’s body is approximately 60% water, a woman’s is 50% water and for many it is not until they are 3-5% dehydrated that they feel thirsty. Balance of body fluids, regulation of body temperature and the elimination of toxins all require an adequate amount of water intake. Generally accepted daily recommendations for fluid intake include 40-50% of your body weight in ounces as a starting point though activity, certain health conditions and type of food intake will impact this so speak with your health care professional to determine your specific needs. Com-
pare the recommended ounces to the glass or container size you are using to make sure you are meeting your goal. Adequate hydration is essential for digestion and to minimize the risk of urinary infections and stones, continence problems and constipation. Since it is often a challenge to meet our goal in this area I recommend that you keep a glass of water by your bed or sink so that it is one of the first things you will see and do in the morning. A squeeze of fresh lemon is an ex-
By Cheree M. Albert MSN, ARNP, CPNP cellent addition at this time and throughout the day as well. Your bones are 22% water and your muscles are 80% water. The more dehydration, the slower your body will use protein to build muscle which is essential for strength, mobility and balance. When exercising even a 1% change can impair exercise performance and adversely affect recovery. Water helps provide lubrication and cushion for your joints for smooth motion with less pain.
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Your skin is 72% water and dehydration can appears as loose skin or skin that has lost its elasticity. Even fine lines and wrinkles can be improved with adequate hydration as well as fruits and vegetables. Your brain is approximately 75% water and just a 2% drop in hydration can result in short term memory loss, trouble performing basic math or headaches. If you are accustomed to reaching for a headache relieving medication when you have symptoms consider adding some fluids, preferably water rather than a sugary drink. Sugar actually pulls water from the cells causing more dehydration. Your blood is approximately 83% water and The Adventist Health Study which included 8,280 males and 12,017 females, ages 38-100 over a six year period provides great encouragement to drink at least five glasses of water per day. The study results supported a decreased risk of
fatal heart disease with the five glass per day group. The risk of stroke and thromboembolism (blood clots) is also influenced by adequate hydration. As you can see water is an important key to the fountain of youth within…truly worth tapping into! Cheree M. Albert MSN, CRNP, CPNP is the owner of Integrity Health Source LLC. You can contact Cheree by phone: 407902-8945 or email cheree@ integrityhealthsource.com
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Public transit service in Volusia County is provided by Votran, a service of Volusia County government. Votran operates fixed bus routes, SunRail connector routes and a flexible route service in New Smyrna Beach. Votran also operates a door-to-door service for eligible passengers who cannot access the fixed route system, known as Votran Gold Service.
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Votran strives to provide a positive transportation experience to each rider. In many cases, accessibility on board a Votran bus is the key to providing that experience. • All fixed route buses are wheelchair accessible with lifts or ramps for easy boarding. • Each Votran operator is specially trained in wheelchair securement and aid for persons with disabilities or other limitations. • All buses kneel or have low floors to make boarding easier for passengers. • All fixed route buses are equipped with video cameras for added safety and peace of mind. • All major intersections are announced by the bus operator or the talking bus system. • All buses are on a fixed schedule to allow passengers to plan their trips with ease. • Discounted fares are available to seniors, disabled or Medicare passengers. Votran also offers Gold Service. Gold Service is a non-medical and non-emergency transportation service available to eligible persons who cannot use the standard fixed route bus service. Votran schedules vehicles to pick-up and deliver eligible riders with disabilities or other limitations to specific locations. As a shared ride service, the trip involves picking-up and dropping off other passengers along the way. Operators are available to assist passengers from the door of their pick-up locations to the door of their destinations. However, passengers traveling alone are expected to be independent. Those needing additional assistance upon reaching their destination should travel with a personal care assistant or companion. Votran scheduled bus service is available Monday through Saturday from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with limited Sunday and night service provided in the Daytona Beach area. Votran provides limited service on Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day. Votran does not provide service on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Years Day.
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If you would like to learn more about Votran or have questions regarding a bus schedule, route map or require any additional information please call one of the numbers provided below. Customer service representatives are ready to answer your questions and help you plan your trip. You may also use the interactive trip planner accessible on Votran.org or email questions to VotranCustomerService@volusia.org. The Votran Customer Service Center is open Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Travel training is also available upon request. Contact Votran Customer Service: (386) 761-7700|Daytona Beach (386) 424-6800|Southeast Volusia (386) 943-7033|West Volusia
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Courtesy of Aging Tree – You or your group of participants will have a fun day out touring Winter Park with a variety of optional activities. Call 386-774-2446 for more information or to reserve your complimentary daycation pass. Trips are scheduled the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month.
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Senior Resource Directory ADULT DAYCARE CENTERS:
Baseline Medical Services Contact: Jolie Parker Phone: 386-801-1809 Stay For the Day Contact: Ana Randolph Phone: 386-851-0691 Sender Retreat Contact: Ana Randolph Phone: 386-734-4442
AIDS FOR DAILY LIVING:
Captel Caption Telephone Contact: Sandra Robertson Phone: 407-443-9409
Medical Alert (“Help” Button) Contact: Priscilla Kincaid Phone: 386-774-2446
BRACING:
Senior Medical Supplies Contact: Maria Carvajall Phone: 407-936-3360
CARE MANAGEMENT:
Atlas Care Management Contact: Doris Haas Phone: 844-226-1537
CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES:
Lechmaier Family Chiropractic Center Contact: Dr. Chris Lechmaier Phone: 386-775-3600 Watts Chiropractic Center Contact: Dr. Terry Watts, A.S., B.S., D.C. Phone: 386-218-4924
ELDER LAW:
John B. Crowther, Attorney At Law Contact: John Crowther Phone: 386-775-6179 Gary S. Wright Contact: Gary Wright Phone: 386-753-0280 Meeks Law Firm Contact: Coren Meeks Phone: 386-738-3900
FINANCIAL SERVICES:
Capital Choice Financial Group Contact: Jeff Allebach Phone: 386-804-6171 CNBrown Insurance Contact: Carol N. Brown Phone: 386-848-0543
Edward Jones Financial Contact: Debbie McDonald Phone: 386-668-7028 Evershore Financial Group Contact: Timothy Haynes Phone: 321-287-9523 Greater Florida Life Settlements Contact: Greg Yaskovitch Phone: 1-888-222-9555 Miller Senior Services Contact: Marge Miller Phone: 386-479-0724
HEARING SCREENINGS AND ACCESSORIES:
Hearing Aids Direct Contact: Fred Gilliam, H.A.S Phone: 386-561-9496
Hearing Healthcare Centers Contact: Lisa Jones, L.H.A.S Phone: 386-837-4849
HOME CARE-PRIVATE PAY COMPANIONS:
Elder Assistance of America, LLC Contact: Desiree Vitale Phone: 386-774-9090
HOME CARE-PRIVATE PAY NURSES:
Arcadia Homecare Contact: Christie Bielenda Phone: 386-366-0892
Home Health Care:
Medicare and Insurance Agencies Greystone Healthcare Management Contact: Chris Van Singel Phone: 386-481-4409
Senior Home Care Contact: Rebecca Sandvall Phone: 386-871-1953
HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT:
Aging Tree Contact: Priscilla Kincaid Phone: 386-774-2440
HOME MODIFICATIONS:
Home Modification Design LLC Contact: Sheri Wilson Phone: 407-417-6031 Install Don’t Fall Contact: Ron Wilkerson Glen Barlow Phone: 407-496-6066 386-956-1350
Total Service Contracting Contact: Steve Delacerda Phone: 407-233-9500
HOSPICE CARE:
Hospice of Volusia Flagler Contact: Audrey Bellini Phone: 386-872-1345 Vitas Hospice Contact: Elizabeth Knowlton, LCSW Phone: 386-774-2446 Ext. 308
IMAGING SERVICES IN-HOME AND OUT PATIENT:
Sona Imaging Contact: Lara Miller Phone: 386-951-6565
INSURANCE-HEALTH:
Carol Brown CSA Contact: Carol Brown Phone: 386-848-0543
CMD Insurance Agency Contact: Carmen Duffy Phone: 386-315-4846 Florida Health Care Plans Contact: Bissy Holden Phone: 386-676-7110 Humana Contact: Meg Hutson Christine MacDonald Phone: 386-663-1425 386-479-4000 Independent Insurance Professionals Contact: Carl Thompson Phone: 386-668-6203
INSURANCE-LONG-TERM:
Capital Choice Financial Group Contact: Jeff Allebach Phone: 386-804-6171 CMD Insurance Agency Contact: Carmen Duffy Phone: 386-315-4846 Evershore Financial Group Contact: Timothy Haynes Phone: 321-304-4017 Independent Insurance Professionals Contact: Carl Thompson Phone: 386-668-6203
MEDICAL SERVICES:
Mid Florida Cancer Center Contact: Jill Jordan Phone: 386-774-1223
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:
ElderSource Phone: 888-242-4464
DeLand Lions Foundation Contact: Wendy Wilson Phone: 386-738-1020 Division of The Blind Contact: Mike Watson Phone: 386-254-3810 Mainstreet DeLand Association Contact: Wayne Carter Phone: 386-738-0649
NURSING FACILITIES-SKILLED:
Center for Health Care of the Alliance Community Contact: Annette Lynch Phone 386-747-7688 Orange City Nursing and Rehabilitation Contact: Staci Cooper Phone: 386-668-8818 Parkside Health and Rehab Contact: Heather Jackson Phone: 386-734-8614
Ridgecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Contact: LeeAnne Gallagher Phone: 386-734-4334 University Center East Contact: Marie Gammero Phone: 386-734-9083
PHARMACIES:
Accardi Pharmacy Contact: Dr. Roger Accardi Phone: 386-774-5800
PRE-ARRANGEMENT SERVICES:
Deltona Memorial Contact: Christopher Viescas Phone: 386-775-4260 386-774-2446 Ext 310 Lohman Funeral Home Contact: Terry Chandler Phone: 386-860-5900
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Century 21 Armstrong Team Realty Contact: Ray Armstrong Phone: 386-789-2100 Keller Williams Contact: Terri Misek Phone: 407-862-9700
Total Realty Corp. Contact: Terry Bailey, CRS, GRI Phone: 386-801-9300
RETIREMENT COMMUNITYASSISTED LIVING: Americare Assisted Living Inc. Waters Edge Contact: Eleanor Gustavsson Phone: 386-789-8848 Bishops Glen Retirement Community Contact: Linda Dixon Phone: 386-226-9112 Caring Hands Assisted Living Contact: Marie Timogene Phone: 386-259-4435 Claire Bridge Assisted Living Contact: Betty Worley Phone: 386-672-8800 Cloisters of DeLand Contact: Amanda McHugh Phone: 386-822-6900 x 203 Horizon Bay Contact: Mary Sanguedolce Phone: 386-775-3518
Florida Lutheran Retirement Community Contact: Brian Harman Phone: 386-736-5872
RETIREMENT COMMUNITYINDEPENDENT LIVING:
Villa Grande on Saxon Contact: Barb Hilton Phone: 386-774-1234
RELOCATION SERVICES:
The Aging Tree is an all-encompassing FREE resource for the transition into senior life. Whether you are giving some forethought to your journey into aging, or you want to get educated and find some help for yourself, mom, dad, grandma or grandpa, Aging Tree will provide informative and educational guidance—with various options for the most qualified Florida elder services along the way.
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Creating Divine Order Contact: Ann Hutchens Phone: 407-699-5600
Jade Serenity Spa Contact: Margaret Crowther Phone: 386-775-0860 Simply Nails at Avalon Salon Contact: Thorunn Fawcett-Taylor Phone: 407-782-8739
THERAPY-ACUPUNCTURE:
ARC Therapy Contact: Sandra Wood Phone: 386-774-6333
Pain Care and Wellness Contact: Eden Pollitz, RN BSN Phone: 386-259-9838 Volusia Center for Complementary Medicine Contact: Debra Gaffney, A.P., Ph.D., C.C.P.A., D.O.M. Phone: 386-734-4126
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Monastery Oaks Contact: Clara Swaggerty, LPN Phone: 386-456-0049
ARC Therapy Contact: Sandra Wood Phone: 386-774-6333
Savannah Court Contact: Kathy Burk Phone: 386-775-3030
Baseline Medical Services Contact: Jolie Parker Phone: 386-8011809
Sterling House of DeLand Contact: Erin McDonald Phone: 386-736-8100 Summerhaven Assisted Living Contact: Greg Hopcraft Phone: 386-668-3674 Woodland Towers Contact: Dorothy Myers Phone: 386-738-2700
RETIREMENT COMMUNITYCONTINUING CARE:
Alliance Community Contact: Annette Lynch Phone: 386-747-7688
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The initial senior care discovery process can be a little daunting and stressful for anyone considering elder care services or products for themselves or a loved one.
Often times an event occurs that accelerates the need for comprehensive senior care guidance, such as a slip and fall, hospital visit or new diagnosis. Understandably, our clients find themselves frustrated trying to navigate the senior health care system, while having to make important decisions about health and wellbeing rather quickly. This is where mistakes can occur–and this is where Aging Tree can be of great assistance, saving you time, money and ensuring peace-of-mind. Aging Tree is a unique company that provides one-stop shop solutions. Our resource center gives seniors and their families a place to start as they begin to confront the many aspects of senior living and elder care, sharing unbiased information on senior options in an extremely helpful and effective format. Our Senior Care Advisors can provide a quick solution or a comprehensive, proactive plan–even for families attempting to help mom or dad from a distance. The best part is: our Senior Care Advisor Services are FREE! Experts in Florida senior services and senior living options support our organization, and the foundation of Aging Tree is reinforced by a variety of professional companies and associations that have passed rigorous standards for quality, ethics and reliability.
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Beginning of Strong Roots
Local Nurse Endevours Journey from Diagnosis to Remission
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ies are starving for the things want to welcome you to our they need to stay healthy. More new corner in Aging Tree and more evidence is mounting Illustrated that I am calling that shows that so much of the Strong Roots! With this issue I illness in our nation is due to would like to introduce myself our poor diets. with My Senior Life. Focusing on health and nursing and other related topics it seemed like the perfect time to introduce ourselves. My name is John Joslin and my wife is Pat. We have been nurses for over 30 years in our healthcare system. We have come to realize that it actually has little to do with healthcare and should more accurately be called a Disease Management System. John and Pat Joslin Our current model of Photograph by Michelle Cretella medicine has very little to offer people in the We decided that the only way area of health maintenance and to fix this problem in our lives disease prevention. was to take control of our food supply. So we started growing About 10 years ago I was diour own vegetables. The onceagnosed with a rare chronsmall family garden has blosic condition and was told the somed into the beautiful, susbest way to manage it was to tainable grow property known strengthen my immune system to help control it. Yet no one could give us specific ways to do that. Has this happened to you? A doctor tells you to eat better or exercise more but they don’t give you specifics. What should I eat more of and not eat? What type of exercise do I need to do? So we began a long journey to answer our questions that led us to a couple conclusions. After much research the first conclusion I came to is that our American life style is unhealthy in so many ways. We have too much stress, not enough sleep, too much work and not enough relaxation. We drink and smoke too much. We exercise too little. But the really big truth that took a couple of years to come to light was the realization that the food we eat as Americans is just of such poor quality and nutritional value that our bod-
that provides 25 vegetables, 13 herbs, fruits, and even a plot of beehives to keep the plants producing (as well as the local honey provided by with them) all with organic practices to over 130 families. 10,000 watts of power are generated by the solar panels located on the property, which operate much like the leaves of each plant on the farm––basking in the energy of the sun, absorbing it and converting it into food energy we can eat. I admit that it’s challenging getting certain things to grow because, as many of us know all too well, in Florida, “we don’t have soil, we have sand.” Despite a rebellious climate, we have made it work beautifully. We do however shut down the fields and cease growing crops in the summertime. In the last seven years we have learned a lot and seen amazing
Common Ground Farm located on Taylor Road in DeLand, FL that began as our small family garden has grown into a farm
make things affordable and sell directly to customers. We see no need to have a middleman that will hike up the price to the public. Since changing my diet and lifestyle, I’ve been in remission for 6 years, and I’ve been relieved and happy to have traded work in the medical field for work on the farm, “It’s work, but it’s not stressful work. The worst day on the farm is better than the best day nursing.” While there may be no real Fountain of Youth, I believe we have rediscovered something that comes about as close to it as we will ever find: the importance of eating nutritious food that God designed for us. We are now on a quest to help educate others with what we have learned. In future issues we will be covering both gardening and healthy eating topics that I hope will be of some help to you. Please feel free to write the editor with any topics or ideas you may want to see in future issues or to contact us through the website. Until then eat well and be happy. Remember today is a good day to have a good day.
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Common Ground Farm, Photograph by Audrey Pugh today as Common Ground Farm.
healing in some of our farm family. You can’t find the produce from Common Ground Farm at any local markets or grocery stores in DeLand––or at any store in Volusia County, for that matter. Our goal is to
If you want to get produce from CGF, but you’re not a member, you can stop by on Saturdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, when the store on the property is open to the public. Local residents and guests can also enjoy a tour of the farm, scheduled at 10:00 am every Saturday. All attendees receive free, fresh vegetables to take home.
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Spring Mix Lettuce Towers Photograph by Audrey Pugh Individuals may purchase a share in an upcoming season’s crop. The number of shares is determined by the estimated yield of the area under planting. A person or family may purchase a half or full share based on their need. Then each Saturday during the growing season starting in October/ November and running until May/June, the member may pick-up their share 4:00pm-6:30pm Friday and Saturday 9:0011:00am. Other pick up arrangements must be made with the farm staff.
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Gregory moved New Year’s Day from the end of March to January 1, created a leap year system, and dropped ten days from the month of October 1582. While the Pope had no formal power – nor an army – to enforce the changes, Origins he urged According to Christian most sources, nations to adopt the April Fool’s Day new system. Most is rooted in a did because governdocument isments readily took sued by a pope. up the more scienMany experts tifically accurate Pope Gregory XIII believe that the Gregorian calendar. day began when Besides they were Pope Gregory XIII, in 1582, deimpressed by the Pope’s access creed in a papal bull the adopto the one of the top observatotion of the “Gregorian calendar” ries and scientists in Europe. named for himself. It displaced the Julian calendar issued in 46 A medieval expert, Ginger B.C. by Julius Caesar, and, of Smoak, at the University of Utah, course, named after him. But said that the Gregorian calendar even before the sixteen century was published widely. However the calendar was a mess. As the it was 1582 and, besides lacking principal figure in Western Euthe internet, the 1580s were noted rope, Pope Gregory’s calendar for bad roads and a general lack carried weight and it adjusted the of communication systems, like year to be in harmony with the public postal services. “So those movement of the planets. Pope ost events noted on the calendar are traceable to a significant historical person, event, or religious observance. Not so April Fool’s day – a day given to jokes and pranks on the unwary, a day that is definitely not an official holiday.
who didn’t get the message and continued to celebrate New Year’s Day on April 1 “were ridiculed and, because they were seen as foolish, called April Fools.” The annual practice of pranks meant to mock the gullible or to send someone on a “fool’s errand” is probably not be grounded in ancient religious merrymaking, according to journalist Peggy Fletcher Stack, “the notion of holy fools does have a long and respected place in
Judeo-Christian history. Hebrew prophets were often scorned as
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mad or eccentric for pronouncing unwelcome or uncomfortable truths. The Apostle Paul talked to the Corinthians about becoming ‘fools for Christ.’ And Eastern Orthodoxy still sees the ‘holy fool’ as a type of Christian martyr.”
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Early References to April Fool’s Day
By the 1500s, according to the website of the Museum of Hoaxes, written references to April Fool’s Day were widespread. In 1561, the Flemish writer Eduard De Dene published a comical poem about a nobleman’s plan to send his servant back and forth on absurd errands on April 1st, but the astute servant recognized the April 1st joke. The poem is titled “Refereyn vp verzendekens dach / Twelck den eersten April te zyne plach.” This is late medieval Dutch meaning “Refrain on errand-day / which is the first of April.” In the closing line of each stanza, the servant says, “I am afraid... that you are trying to make me run a fool’s errand.” cont. pg. 28
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In 1686, the English antiquarian ploy of sending the gullible to John Aubrey collected many the Tower of London to see the notes about popular customs “washing of the lions” (a non-exand superstitions, as research for istent ceremony) was a popular a contemplated prank, and was work to be traditionally titled, Remains played on April of Gentilism Fool’s Day. Exand Judaism. amples of it ocAubrey wrote, cur as late as the “Fooles holy mid-nineteenth day. We century. observe it on ye first of April. An 1857 ticket to “Washing the Lions” Today’s SociAnd so it is kept at the Tower of London in London. ety and April in Germany No such event ever took place. Fools’ Day everywhere.” The collected notes were Jokes published posthumously. In modern times, individual April Fool’s Day pranks have Besides literary references, the been surpassed by elaborate documents reveal April Fool’s practical jokes orchestrated first Day jokes played on the gen- by radio and TV stations, and eral public. For example, in the newspapers and more recently April 2, 1698 edition of Dawks’s the internet. In 1957, according News-Letter, a British newspaper, to Wikipedia, in one famous reported that “Yesterday being prank, the BBC broadcast a film the first of April, several persons in their Panorama current affairs were sent to the Tower Ditch series purporting to show Swiss to see the Lions washed.”This
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farmers picking freshly-grown spaghetti, in what they called the Swiss Spaghetti Harvest. The BBC were later flooded with requests to purchase a spaghetti plant, forcing them to declare the film a hoax on the news the next day. With the advent of the internet and readily available global news services, April Fool’s Day jokes can catch and embarrass a wider audience than ever before. When genuine news is published on April Fools’ Day, it is occasionally misinterpreted as a joke—for example, when Google, known to play elaborate April Fools’ Day hoaxes, announced the launch of Gmail with 1-gigabyte inboxes in 2004, an era when competing webmail services offered 4 MB or less, many dismissed it as a joke outright. On the other hand, sometimes stories intended as jokes are taken seriously. Either way,
An April Fools’ Day prank of a purported new design for three level city bus, from an April 1926 issue of the company newspaper Echo Continental, published by the Continental Rubber Works Hannover AG company there can be adverse effects, such as confusion; misinformation; waste of resources (especially when the hoax concerns people in danger); even legal or commercial consequences. So, stay alert on April Fool’s Day.
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The ADVENTISTS: Have Faith, he nation will commemKeep Sabbath, Drink Soy Milk, orate Folk lore and sciand Eat Nuts and Legumes. ence fiction are filled with tales of those who disThe Ikaríans from a Greek Iscover the secrets of longevity. land in the Mediterranean Sea Prior to the scientific age there and the Nicoyans from a PenBy Loren Fish, LCSW were many a serious explorer insula region in Costa Rica are intent on finding such a fountwo additional hot spots for tain of youth (please refer to longevity. And the findings are this months history article by 3) Down Shift: Stress leads to similar to the first three populaDr. Grigas for examples). And chronic inflammation, associtions. even in our age of science and ated with every major age-rereason the search for extendlated disease. The world’s lonDan Buettner collected data ing life has been heavily regest-lived people have routines from researchers, interviewed searched and funded. Some of to shed that stress. these sub-cultures of longevity these methods (i.e. stem cell, and presented them in an arcloning, cryogenic freezing) 4) 80% Rule: “Hara hachi bu” – ticle for National Geographic have caused ethical questions the Okinawans say this mantra magazine. Since then Buettner to arise, yet in the thirst for before meals as a reminder to has written a book titled “Blue immortality, it seems the end stop eating when their stomjustifies the means. Here, 84-year-old Fumiyasu Yamakawa Zones -9 lessons for living lonachs are 80 percent full. Science ger from the people who’ve practices his ikigai which translates has shown lower caloric intake imMortality limits us, yet some roughly to “that which makes one’s life lived the longest”. proves overall health. worth living,” to train for an annual individuals (one tenth of one percent of the population) decathlon. Photograph by David McLain, In his book, Buettner outlines 9 5) Plant Slant: The cornerstone of common characteristics found National Geographic will win the genetic lottery most centenarian diets? Beans! in these five cultures that may and live to be one hundred. Adventists who are America’s Plant based. They typically eat promote this attainable fountain The rest, if they live in the devel- longevity all-stars. People in meat only five times per oped world, can expect to reach these regions, the researchers month. their late 70s, for men, or early found, live as much as a decade 80s, for women. No matter what longer than their counterparts 6) Wine @ 5: Moderyour genetic inheritance, there elsewhere, produce several ate drinkers outlive are things you can do to make times more centenarians, suffer non-drinkers, especialthe most of your body’s poten- a fraction of the diseases that ly if they share those tial. You can slow the aging prokill most Americans, and enjoy drinks with friends. Adcess, for example, by reducing more good years of life than ventists, who tend not to your consumption of calories, anyone else on the planet. In drink any alcohol, may be by avoiding smoking, overexessence, they offer three sets of the exception to this rule. posure to the sun, or prolonged “best practices” for the rest of us Benefits may be the antistress. Tom Perls of Harvard es- to emulate. oxidants found in grapes, timates that if you adopt an op- And what are those best practicand the social connections. timal diet, lifestyle, and level of es? Work on Ikaría doesn’t always follow a set schedule. physical activity, you can add as 7) Belong: Attending Ikaríans have a low sense of time urgency. Slowing many as eight years to your life. ALL three groups: Don’t smoke, down as a matter of lifestyle has been shown to reduce faith-based services And most of them would likely Stay physically active, Keep sofour times per month arthritis and other aging ailments. Photograph by be good years. So what’s the for- cially engaged, Cherish family, – no matt er the denomGianluca Colla mula? and Eat a plant-based diet. ination – adds up to 14 years of life expectancy. of youth. They are as follows: During the past decade, reThe SARDINIANS: Honor Fam1) Move Naturally: The world’s searchers have studied a pock- ily, Drink Red Wine; Eat Whole 8) Loved Ones First: Centenarilongest-lived people don’t et in Sardinia, Italy, an island Grains and Fava Beans, Let ans put their families first. They pump iron or run marathons. where men reach age one hun- Women Run the House, and keep aging parents and grandInstead, their environments dred at the highest rate in the Stay Active. parents nearby, commit to a life nudge them into moving withworld. Across the planet on the partner and invest in their chilout thinking about it. islands of Okinawa, Japan, an- The OKINAWANS: emphadren. other group of scientists have size Being Purposeful, Avoid 2) Purpose: Why do you wake been examining a population Time Urgency, Eat Plants, Stay 9) Right Tribe: They world’s up in the morning? Knowing that outlives everybody else. Friends, and Try To Be Likeable. longest lived people chose or your sense of purpose is worth And in Loma Linda, Califorwere born into social circles that up to seven years of extra life exnia, researchers have identisupport healthy behaviors. pectancy. fied a group of Seventh Day
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Many of these markers are things that each of us could easily add to our routines, if we put our minds to it. The earlier we incorporate these lifestyle changes the greater the effect on Faith and Purpose—When she turned 100, Marge our longevJetton renewed her driver’s license for another five ity. Even years. But what truly keeps her going, she says, is her adding just Christian faith. one markPhotograph by David McLain, National Geographic er to your routine can 4. And God will wipe away evincrease life expectancy signifi- ery tear from their eyes; there cantly! Longer, healthier lives shall be no more death, nor sorare within our reach. row, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former Sadly there is no magic potion, things have passed away.” 5. or formula that will permanent- Then He who sat on the throne ly halt the age train. We keep said, “Behold, I make all things looking, yet without success. Yet new.” …6. And He said to me, wouldn’t it be great to find out …I will give of the fountain of that one of the springs or rivers the water of life freely to him in Florida had the ability to exwho thirsts. (Rev. 21 –NKJV). tend life, forever. There is such a river, but not in Florida, or in this world. The apostle John, in his vision of heaven, found in the last book of the Bible, describes a fountain of life giving water: 1. And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. 2 And in the middle of the street, and on either side of the river, was the tree of life. (Rev. 22 –NKJV).
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From Our Kitchen to Yours Hometown Recipe
Over-the-Top Minestrone Soup
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Spring with its milder weather is the perfect time to make soup in Florida. And what’s better than a onedish meal simmering on the stove-top. This recipe for minestrone soup is chock full of healthy vegetables and protein. I think you will agree that it is delicious. Add a loaf of crusty bread and you’ve got a great lunch or dinner. Enjoy!
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1 lb. smoked turkey sausage or kielbasa 1 tbl. olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup sliced carrots 1 tsp. basil (dried) 2 small zucchini, sliced 2 cups chopped cabbage 1 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained 2 cans 10 3/4 oz. beef broth 1 can water 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 cans 15.5 oz Great Northern Beans or Cannellini Beans
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DIRECTIONS: Slice sausage in 1/2 inch slices crosswise. Brown onion and garlic in oil in large pot. Add carrots, basil, sausage, zucchini, tomatoes, broth, cabbage, and pepper. Bring soup to a boil then reduce heat and simmer covered for one hour. Add beans with liquid and cook another thirty minutes. Add extra water as needed. (This soup is even better the second day.) VARIATIONS: -Italian sausage can be substituted for turkey sausage -32 oz. Swanson’s lower sodium beef broth can be substituted for canned broth
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