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Gary S. Wright, P.A., Safeguards Clients’ Futures Through Elder Law Practice
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e all know there’s something more fun to do when faced with the opportunity to plan our estates or write out our living wills. Do you tell yourself you’ll get to it next week? Next month? When you’re 60? Don’t put off what you and your beneficiaries could need as early as tomorrow. You may decide now’s the time to seek an attorney who specializes in elder law. Elder law is a booming legal practice area in America. It describes a focus that places an emphasis on issues that affect the growing age population, and includes estate planning, living wills, durable powers of attorney and much more.
practice within elder law are wills, trusts, and estate planning. Estate planning involves planning ahead for what’s to come, whether it’s an unexpected accident, longterm illness, or death. E l d e r l y, s i n g l e w o m e n (widows) are seeking Wr i g h t ’s estate-planning services more and more, he says. “They hear from a friend how important it is to have these documents in order,” says Wright. “A lot have lost a spouse and haven’t updated their documents.”
Gary S. Wright, P.A., Attorney and Counselor at Law, serves clients through his office in DeBary, Fla., and focuses on elder law and several concentration areas within it: estate planning
Durable power of attorney gives a spouse or child (or other person, such as the attorney) the right to act on another’s behalf with respect to financial matters. “There are times when a person Wright says, “having a durable pow- w i l l come in er of attorney is a more important to see first step if they don’t have the asus and they are sets typically necessary for wills,
trusts and estate planning.” (including living wills, healthcare surrogates, simple wills, probate, and revocable living trusts) durable power of attorney, administering estates, mediation and guardianship. Wright’s firm serves clients throughout Volusia County, and specifically in DeBary, Deltona, and Orange City. Wright says he aims to keep the processes understandable and simple, leaving the “legalese” solely in the legal documents. Wright’s busiest areas of
concerned about a spouse, parent, or other relative that is starting to fail health-wise, and they need a durable power of attorney,” Wright says. For some, he adds, having a durable power of attorney is a more important first step if they don’t have the assets typically necessary for wills, trusts and estate planning. Wright says that, thankfully, most of his clients attend to their legal planning documents
well in advance of need, but it doesn’t always work out that way. He tells the story of a client who sought him recently for assistance -- the young mother was in an auto accident and her husband is out of the country. As a result of her injuries, s h e ’s not capable of handling daily living as she once was, but the family d i d n ’ t have the necessary documents in order to smooth the transition.
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Wright also guides clients through writing their living wills. He says that as a result of the Terri Schiavo case – a highly publicized legal struggle involving prolonged life support for Terri Schiavo from 1990-2005 – people are seek living wills more than ever before. Living wills are put into effect when a person is admitted to the hospital with serious and cont. on page 6
Elder Law cont. potentially life-threatening illness. The hospital is required to inquire as to whether the patient has a living will in place, and it’s added to their medical chart. Essentially, a living will states whether the person wishes to be kept alive by artificial means (machine) when he or she is in a permanent vegetative state or end-of-life situation. “Before the Terry Schaivo case, people would never come in for living wills. Now, there’s much more awareness for a living will. And today, there’s a standardized form created by the legislature that can be modified to personal needs,” he says. Resolving conflicts outside of court is another primary goal for this seasoned attorney. “I started my career in the State Attorney’s Office and did a lot of family-law mediation,”
says Wright. “I love mediation because the parties’ make the choices, not the judges. (In mediation), people have a part in the outcome and a say in what’s in the child’s best interest.” Additionally, Wright offers Christian Conciliation – an area that includes Christian Peacemaking Resources (CPR) and Peacemaker Ministries, both of which include focusing on Christian values and Biblical teachings to promote healing in relationships. For more information about Wright’s practice and elder law, including insight into several frequently asked questions, please visit his website at www.wrightattorney. net or contact the firm at (386) 753-0280 or info@ wrightattorney.net.
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Growing Bolder instead of Older
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any of us are learning that in this day and age, grandparents aren’t fitting the age-old stereotype.
where they successfully performed a 60-way jump.
It’s funny––even the titles grandma and grandpa seem a little unfitting for today’s young at heart, active, and often seemingly-fearless grandparents.
All the S.O.S. participants ranged from 60 to 80 years of age, so they’re not quite on Bush Senior’s level yet. However, not all of us have the facilities and military assistance to skydive in our own b a c k ya r d . . . unless you live near Skydive DeLand, here in West Volusia.
Since National Grandparents Day is on the horizon (it’s September 7th to be exact) we thought we’d pay homage to grandparents of this and all generations––because there’s always something to learn from those that came, saw and conquered before you.
Growing Older, Without Letting It Get Old
A number of individuals are pushing the limits of physical fitness and mental agility at astonishing ages. American hero George H.W. Bush completed a tandem skydive on June 12th at the ripe age of 90, if you didn’t see the video, it’s worth a Google: He jumped via helicopter from his estate in Kennebunkport, Maine with the All Veteran Group, a team of former Army Golden Knights. The landing wasn’t smooth by any means, but that didn’t faze him. He was back up and smiling in no time. Our 41st President is no newbie to this thrill, either—it was his 8th jump, and he first parachuted out of a plane when he was shot down over the Pacific Ocean during WWII. Thankfully, the rest of his excursions into free-fall were by choice. George H.W. Bush is one of many senior skydivers. We’ve actually had quite a few of them pass through Volusia County. S.O.S., or “Skydivers Over Sixty” completed a 48-person jump in 2009 right out of the DeLand Municipal Airport. Always taking it the next limit, they beat their own record a little more than a year later at a drop zone in California,
Boats, Planes and Snowmobiles: There’s No Stopping Today’s Seniors
Skydiving isn’t the only extreme sport to boast an active senior membership, and there are many examples (and world record holders) who can help inspire us all to lead more active lives: • Dr. Albert Laeunge claims to be the oldest living snowboarder, hitting the slopes at 70. • “Banana” George Blair holds the world record for oldest barefoot water-skier (92). His signature move is holding the rope with his teeth. That’s bananas. • John Zapotocky, 94, was one of the first people to use what has recently become a craze, the Stand-Up Paddle Board (SUP). He hit the waves almost every day near his Waikiki home— from 1940 to 2013. • Min Bahadur Sechan of Nepal became the oldest person to scale Mt. Everest, at 76. What did he have to say about it? “I felt the mountain, shorter than me.” Wow.
• Ernest van Leeuhwen became the oldest man to complete the Los Angeles Marathon when he was 94 years old—a record that has stood since 2006. For his effort, he received the Marathon’s annual courage award. • In 2003, Jean Pierre Gaston got the birthday present of a lifetime at 85— when he bungee jumped off of a bridge.
Bigger Windows, More Open Doors: How Healthcare is Shrinking the Generation Gap
It shouldn’t be surprising to see our oldest generations accomplish these amazing feats, but it does pay to take a moment and appreciate just how special they are. Improvements in modern medicine have increased life expectancy by leaps and bounds, also expanding our opportunity to enjoy years that were thought impossible not that long ago. As
By Courtney Senecal a result, many are living well into the lives of their great-grandchildren—imparting values that may have been lost to the sands of time otherwise.
Making Time for the Mundane—And Turning Daily Life into an Adventure
Maintaining a healthy diet is the first step in creating an active lifestyle, so that your body has proper fuel for the stuff you want to do. You don’t have to jump from a high place or brave the elements to get the most out of life, but it is more important than ever in later years to be mindful of your body. Disuse can lead to painful injuries, in a number of different ways: • If you are restarting a health regimen, you may push yourself harder than your body can handle. • Muscles that haven’t been worked in some time are much more prone to chronic injuries, the kind that don’t ever completely go away. • Neglecting physical activity can also lead to atrophy in your muscles—sudden cont. on page 9
New Age Grandparents cont. shrinkage that takes a lot of hard work and dedication to repair. Clearly, advances in health, medicine, infrastructure, and civilization in general are to thank for this new generation of grandparents. To give credit where it is certainly due: Baby Boomers are defying senior stereotypes and “Growing Bolder” instead of
older. That’s why for this edition we took a cue from the popular radio and television series of the same name, which profiles adults that continue to reach milestones and break records in spite of their years. Read more of this issue, and discover how you can learn from the seniors that refuse to fit the stereotypes that once came along with advancing age.
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There’s No Stopping 94-Year-Old Frank Sganga – Longevity in Body and Mind is not for the Idle
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wenty years ago Frank Sganga found himself lying on a gurney, about to go under the knife for an angioplasty. A WWII veteran of field hospitals in England, Frank was more accustomed to being on the other side of the operating table. He sat, debilitated and deflated, wondering how he got there and what he could do to make sure it never happened again. Frank made a pledge, not only to himself but to his loved ones. He promised to change his diet and live the rest of his life in a more conscious, healthy way. Nearly 94, Frank is going strong––delving deep into questions that have challenged him his whole life. For example, having already authored over a dozen books on Amazon’s Kindle platform, Frank is looking forward to the release of his newest title, Divine Mysteries, a text focused on how there are still many things in the world that science cannot completely explain—like love, beauty and the convoluted evolution of the human mind.
ment, generally the first stop for soldiers who were wounded in battle. Upon his return to the U.S.A., Frank and his wife Babs both enFrank at 93 still riding his 1100 cc rolled in col800 lb. motorcycle lege to take full advanTrue Veteran’s tage of the newly-signed G.I. Benefits—A Returning Bill—Frank came away with a Hero, Committed to His B.S. in Biology and Chemistry Community and an M.A. in English LiteraBorn in Brookture from lyn on April the Uni29th, 1921, versity of Francis (Frank) Florida. Sganga attended school in his F r a n k home borough started until he joined a family the Army in (four chil1942. The madren total) jority of his First wife Sgt. Mary B. Sganga (Babs) all while term of service and Sgt. Frank Sganga at Camp going on took place at a Butner, N.C. during WW II to serve as M.A.S.H. (Moa secondbile Army Surary school gical Hospital) Unit in Chelteacher in Volusia County: Aftenham, England—where he ter just six short years, he was worked for the x-ray depart-
By Courtney Senecal appointed by the school board to become a principal and eventually a supervisor for mathematics and science for a district
Frank, 93, Playing racquetball at Port Orange YMCA
of over 55 schools. During his time as a curriculum supervisor, Frank was able to build on his legacy of public service with a series of major mathematics learning programs and other teaching aids, many of which were published cont. on page 12
A Returning Hero cont. nationally. Nowadays, Frank Retirement didn’t plays racquetball at stop Frank’s conthe local YMCA with tributions to acakids literally 1/8 his demia either—he age. He says 12 and 13 opened his own year olds actually line private learning up to play him, and he center once he had had the pleasure a few finished with the years back of beating a Frank at 75 public school sysfellow journalist who tem, and kept on tutoring chilalso wrote a feature on him (3 dren and adults for another de- times in a row!). cade and a half. Frank says, “Racquetball keeps Swinging Into 65, and Be- me agile…as agile as a 93-yearyond: Frank’s Take on En- old can be. It’s fast paced, too.” Staying active isn’t the only joying Seniority thing Frank does to keep him“I don’t go above what I call my self in tip-top shape, “I divide ‘fighting weight,’ you know, like a my diet into two sections,” he boxer—if I do see too many numsays. “What I eat, and what bers on the scale, I start cutting I don’t eat.” Seems simple back on my diet. And I work the enough, right? hell out of my body.” – Frank Sganga on maintaining Frank’s Don’ts: your health through old age • Ground meat and sausages—extremely high
in sodium and unsaturated fats, the heavy processing these foods require drain your energy levels and slow your metabolism, which makes your next meal less beneficial. • Fried Food—Grease=Not Good. • Pork/Beef—while Frank admits to giving these up as a matter of personal choice rather than nutrition, it is true that they are much harder to digest, no matter how delicious they might be. Frank’s Do’s: • Lots of veggies—“I eat at least one tomato a day,” Frank says. • Embryonic foods—i.e. food that grows from itself; beans, eggs, oysters, etc. these are known in the culinary world as ‘perfect
proteins,’ because they have everything they need to grow a new organism already inside them. That makes them extra hearty, and extra healthy. • Steam—Frank steams almost everything he eats, in order to keep as much nutrition locked in place as possible. You can check out Frank’s most recent endeavors on his website, www.sganga. net, or search for him on Amazon to get a complete list of his published works. Frank is a veteran, educator, and pillar of service to his community—a glowing example on how to live a rewarding life—all the way through your 80’s, 90’s, and beyond.”
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Atria at Lake Forest Contact: Rita Benesch Phone: 407-624-4292 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: Terri Beere Phone: 386-775-3518 Lanyard Manor Contact: Greg Hopcraft Phone: 386-668-3674
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Continuing Care Retirement Community: Alliance Community Contact: Annette Lynch Phone: 386-747-7688
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Miller Senior Services Contact: Marge Miller Phone: 386-479-0724 Senior Management Care Programs Contact: Julie Gagnon Tammy Junior Phone: 386-734-9154
Health Insurance:
Carol Brown CSA Contact: Carol Brown Phone: 386-848-0543 CMD Insurance Agency Contact: Carmen Duffy Phone: 386-626-9420 Florida Health Care Plans Contact: Bissy Holden Phone: 386-676-7110 Humana Contact: Meg Hutson Phone: 386-663-1425
Vienna Medical Contact: Priscilla Kincaid Phone: 386-774-2440
Home Modifications: 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
y of Screened Businesses Internal Medicine:
Pre-Arrangement Services:
Laboratory Services:
Lohman Funeral Home Contact: Terry Chandler Gabrielle Turner Phone: 386-860-5900
Meridian Pointe Medical Dr. Nguyen Vu, MD & Dr. Ha Vy Van, D.C. Phone: 386-917-0007
Apex Laboratory Services Contact: Becca Phone: 3863107702
Long-Term Care Insurance: Capital Choice Financial Group Contact: Jeff Allebach Phone: 386-804-6171 CMD Insurance Agency Contact: Carmen Duffy Phone: 386-626-9420 Evershore Financial Group Contact: Timothy Haynes Phone: 321-304-4017
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
Non-Medical Transportation Services: Little Red Wagon Contact: Jay Berry Phone: 386-574-4371
Personal Care:
Simply Nails at Avalon Salon Contact: Thorunn Fawcett-Taylor Phone: 407-782-8739
Deltona Memorial Contact: Kathy Burk Phone: 386-775-4260 386-774-2446 Ext 310
Private Duty In Home Nursing:
Arcadia Homecare Contact: Christie Bielenda Phone: 386-366-0892
Senior Real-Estate Specialists:
Century 21 Arm Strong Team Realty Contact: Ray Armstrong Phone: 386-789-2100 Keller Williams Contact: Terri Misek Phone: 407-862-9700 River City Realty Contact: Linda Dill Phone: 386-804-0848 Total Realty Corp. Contact: Terry Bailey, CRS, GRI Phone: 386-801-9300
Skilled Nursing Facilities: Center for Health Care of the Alliance Community Contact: Annette Lynch Phone 386-747-7688
Oakwood Garden of DeLand Contact: Erin McDonald Phone: 386-734-8614 Orange City Nursing and Rehabilitation Contact: Staci Cooper Phone: 386-668-8818
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The Aging Tree is an all-encompassing 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.
How Can Aging Tree Help Me? 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.
Ridgecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Contact: LeeAnne Gallagher Phone: 386-734-4334
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Vernon Burton Ernie DeBoliac David Hughes Countywide Offices Cameron Lane Candidates Tura Schnebly State Joyce Senate Cusack District 8 RDorothy Hukill Patricia Northey State House District 24 Webster Barnaby R-Travis Hutson State House District 25 Andy Kelly R-Fred Costello Pat Patterson D-Noel Ronnie Cheryl Mills Bickford State House District 26 Voloria Manning R-Michael Cantu D-Dwayne Taylor David Machuga State House District 27 Deborah Denys R-David Santiago Justin Kennedy D-Bob Garcia Fred Lowry, Jr. Angela Dempsey Phil Giorno Peter A.D. McGlashan Rich Gailey Chris Sorensen David Hood Don Sarro Mike Orfinger John MFoxman Hill Karen Larry Candeto Steve Sands PatriciaDeLaroche W. Whites Steven Adam Warren GeorgeWeston Trovato Kathy Linda Cuthbert Kellie Jo Killebrew Stan Schmidt Thomas G. Portuallo Diane J Smith Melody Johnson Robert F. Apgar Pat Johnson Krystal Kasha Brown Jessica Corinna Davis Leigh Matusick Scott Allen Price Clint Johnson Danny Tillis Jack Lenzen
City of Lake Helen Zone 2 earnnvernon@hotmail.com dough4867@aol.com City of Lake Helen Zone 4 d.h.painting@hotmail.com cameronln@aol.com Email N/a County CouncilDistricts At Large State Senate jcusack@totcon.com Unavailable pnorthey@cfl.rr.com websterbarnaby@gmail.com Unavailable County Council Member District 1 Unavailable Unavailable patpatterson@earthlink.net Unavailable ronniemillsdist1@hotmail.com voloriam@gmail.com Unavailable County Council Member District 3 Unavailable davidmachuga@gmail.com Ddenys@cfl.rr.com Unavailable justinkennedy@live.com Unavailable County Council Member District 5 County Judges tnfred@cfl.rr.com dempseylaw@hotmal.com pgiorno2014@gmail.com peter.mcglashan@gte.net gaileyr@bellsouth.net School Board Member Circuit JudgesDistrict 1 csorens@cfl.rr.com donsarroforschoolboard@yahoo.com Unavailable Unavailable Unavailable gator7375@hotmail.com Unavailable patwhites@gmail.com Unavailable School Board Member District 3 Unavailable attorneygt@yahoo.com Unavailable lindacuthbert4schbrddist3@gmail.com Unavailable sschmidt0754@gmail.com Unavailable School Board Member District 5 djsmith2014@gmail.com melody4thekids@gmail.com City of DeLand Mayor Unavailable Unavailable City of DeLand Seat 3 Unavailable Unavailable City of DeLand Seat 5 Unavailable Unavailable City of DeBary Mayor clint@johnson4mayor.com dannyttillis@aol.com jacklenzen@aol.com City of DeBary Seat 3
386.801.0330 386.389.7884 321.299.8862 386.747.2038 Public Contact 386.228.0928 Information 386.734.9517 Unavailable 386.789.1021 386.848.2600 Unavailable 386.804.1021 Unavailable 386.738.1990 Unavailable 386.804.5016 386.748.9254 Unavailable Unavailable 3868460974 386.451.5260 Unavailable 386.314.9086 Unavailable 386.801.1036 386.734.0407 386.873.1031 386.295.0639 386.668.2644 386.736.2563 386.490.0887 Unavailable 386.774.0016 Unavailable 386.837.1228 Unavailable 386.215.5206 Unavailable Unavailable 386.453.5355 Unavailable 386.795.6680 Unavailable 386.238.8680 Unavailable 386.216.7901
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protect social security & Medicare “Social Security is a covenant between the generations that must not be broken.� DavidSmithforCongress.com
COLONEL, USMC (RET) - 30 YEARS OF SERVICE Combat Veteran YES TO MORE FED. FUNDS TO FIGHT ELDER ABUSE Strong National Defense Limited Government FAIR TAX David Smith for Congress PO Box 195128 Winter Springs, FL 32719 407.619.1905 Paid for by David Smith for Congress David Smith is a retired member of the U.S. Marine Corps. Use of military rank does not imply endorsement by the Department of the Navy or the Department of Defnese.
Stanley B. Pandy Robert Ford Sonya Laney James Meadows Jr Eastside Cities
Unavailable City of Port Orange District 1 bford@port-orange.org slaney@port-orange.org jmeadows55@gmail.com City of Port Orange District 2 Realtorcor@aol.com Email BurnetteforPO@aol.com City Beach Zone 42 Cityof ofOrmond Port Orange District danndragon@yahoo.com jjjDaytona@aol.com troy.kent@ormondbeach.org Mckinney@mindspring.com City of Daytona Beach Zone 1 sjstiltner@cfl.rr.com Unavailable Nwhite0@cfl.rr.com Unavailable City of New Smyrna Beach Mayor Unavailable City of Daytona Beach Zone 3 Unavailable Unavailable City of New Smyrna Beach Seat 2 Unavailable City of Daytona Beach Zone 5 Unavailable Unavailable City of Edgewater Mayor Unavailable City of Port Orange District 1 Unavailable bford@port-orange.org City of Edgewater District 1 slaney@port-orange.org Unavailable jmeadows55@gmail.com ed Unavailable City OrangeDistrict District32 CityofofPort Edgewater Realtorcor@aol.com Unavailable BurnetteforPO@aol.com Unavailable City OrangeDistrict District44 CityofofPort Edgewater jjjDaytona@aol.com Unavailable Mckinney@mindspring.com Unavailable sjstiltner@cfl.rr.com Nwhite0@cfl.rr.com City of New Smyrna Beach Mayor Unavailable Unavailable City of New Smyrna Beach Seat 2 Unavailable Unavailable City of Edgewater Mayor Unavailable Unavailable City of Edgewater District 1 Unavailable ed Unavailable City of Edgewater District 3 Unavailable Unavailable City of Edgewater District 4 Unavailable Unavailable
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Email City of Ormond Beach Zone 2 Dann Dragone danndragon@yahoo.com 386.299.7740 Troy Kent troy.kent@ormondbeach.org 386.871.1859 City of Daytona Beach Zone 1 Carl W. Lentz, IV Unavailable 386.566.3726 Andrew J. Moore Unavailable 386.316.5231 Ruth Trager Unavailable 386.255.3019 City of Daytona Beach Zone 3 Steven W. Miller Unavailable 386.547.0990 Kelly White Unavailable 386.566.6788 City of Daytona Beach Zone 5 Patrick Henry Unavailable 386.307.3926 Stanley B. Pandy Unavailable 386.589.1410 City of Port Orange District 1 Robert Ford bford@port-orange.org 386.756.8245 Sonya Laney slaney@port-orange.org 386.761.8500 James Meadows Jr jmeadows55@gmail.com 386.760.3351 City of Port Orange District 2 Corey Berman Realtorcor@aol.com 386.566.8564 Don Burnette BurnetteforPO@aol.com 386.295.5760 City of Port Orange District 4 John Junco jjjDaytona@aol.com 386.299.4951 Larry McKinney Mckinney@mindspring.com 386.852.2471 Scott Stiltner sjstiltner@cfl.rr.com unavailable Data compiled from Government websites. Aging Tree accepts no responsibility Newton White Nwhite0@cfl.rr.com 386.299.1685 for misprinted or wrong information. Be sure to check your sample ballot before City of New Smyrna Beach Mayor voting. Jack Grasty Unavailable 386.428.1234 Jim Hathaway Unavailable 386.428.8511 City of New Smyrna Beach Seat 2 Jake Sachs Unavailable 386.427.5435 Steve Sather Unavailable 386.235.8877 City of Edgewater Mayor Mike Ignasiak Unavailable 386.478.1620 Gene Emter Unavailable 386.409.7546 City of Edgewater District 1 Charles Martin Unavailable 386.871.0136 Christine Power ed Unavailable 386.426.6585 City of Edgewater District 3 Dan Blazi Unavailable 386.427.2358 Dennis Dolbow Unavailable 386.805.1166 City of Edgewater District 4 Gary Conroy Unavailable 386.423.1939 Robert Wilkie IV Unavailable 407.463.4998
Primary Election August 26, 2014 General Election November 4, 2014
Corey Berman Candidates Don Burnette Dann Dragone John Junco Troy LarryKent McKinney Scott Stiltner Carl W. Lentz, Newton WhiteIV Andrew J. Moore Ruth Trager Jack Grasty Jim Hathaway Steven W. Miller Kelly White Jake Sachs Steve Sather Patrick Henry Stanley B. Pandy Mike Ignasiak Gene Emter Robert Ford Sonya CharlesLaney Martin James Meadows Christine Power Jr Corey Berman Dan Blazi Don Burnette Dennis Dolbow John Gary Junco Conroy Larry McKinney Robert Wilkie IV Scott Stiltner Newton White Jack Grasty Jim Hathaway Jake Sachs Steve Sather Mike Ignasiak Gene Emter Charles Martin Christine Power Dan Blazi Dennis Dolbow Gary Conroy Robert Wilkie IV
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She was born Rose Jenny Guadagno in Naples Gragnano, Italy on June 17, 1914. Rose and her family came over to the United States on December 30, 1919. They moved to Newyork. Rose has 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Rose grew up in New York but was always traveling due to her father’s business as a Tailor. Her parents Ciro and Guiseppina traveled alot and always took the children with them. She has a wonderful and happy family. Rose worked for a custom made store in New York and later be-
came the Assistant Designer of House of Coats Lingeree. In 1943, Rose and her family became Naturalized Citizens of the United States. On March 11, 1978 Rose married at the Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Florida to Leone Alberto Saviano. Though she had no children of her own, she loves her neices and nephews and is truly loved in return. Al Saviano was one of the founders of the Sons of Italy Club and spent countless hours arranging fundraisers and events for the community. Rose and Al had a great life together. They were avid travelers and toured around the world to many countries.
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Staying Active at 100
Celebrating a century with Rose ose celebrated her 100th Birthday on June 17, 2014 at the Sons of Italy Club in Deltona with her family and friends. She has been blessed this past century and we’re all so grateful to still have her.
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In 2012 Rose moved to the Americare Assisted Living. She is still very active and participates in all the activities.
Birthday girl Rose Saviano and her sister Mary Eisenger and advocate Alice Clark of The Financial Advocates
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Don’t Give Up Quality of Care
Unique Care for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients – Clare Bridge of Ormond Beach’s Exceptional Care Model Stands Out By Courtney Senecal
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ementia and other memory disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are particularly afflicting because they affect a victim’s sense of self. This makes things hard on all parties, as the closeness and comfort once felt between family and loved ones can dissolve into something much less familiar. Clare Bridge of Ormond Beach is a highly specialized Assisted Living Facility (ALF) under sponsorship from Brookdale Senior Living. Clare Bridge offers care specific to those who exhibit symptoms of Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other memory-related afflictions. Clare Bridge’s niche allows for care designed around meeting unique, individual wants and needs. Betty Worley, Sales Manager at the facility, says it best: “We cannot stop the disease, but we give our clients quality of life regardless of their symptoms.” For Betty and the rest of the staff, providing compassionate care is centered on Individual Care Plans. Through personal assessments, Betty aims, “to find as much as we can out about that person––because it’s our job to provide something of interest to them.” Sometimes sparking joy or happiness in patients struggling with memory disorders comes from simply taking the time to know what their interests are, whether it’s past or present. Before any new resident is admitted to Clare Bridge, Betty (along with a lead nurse) visits potential residents to provide a
• Daily Life Skills— Individual and group activities designed by a specialized staff aim to provide a sense of purpose and belonging in Clare Bridge’s intimate community.
Exciting Dining Options Day or Night: Clare Bridge’s Award-winning Meal Program
comprehensive and personalized assessment, split into two parts: • Medical Evaluation • Personal Assessment
A Unique, Personalized Approach to Memory Care
consideration when determining which Assisted Living Facility fits their situation the best. The Clare Bridge program focuses on providing care for all levels of memory difficulty, with a few discrete principles always in mind:
The goal with any personal assessment and model of continued care is to journey back into a personal history––to uncover the things that make an individual tick and discover what they enjoy most. This way your loved one’s care is spot-on.
• Life Enrichment Programming— Individual programs based on each client’s unique interests, reaching back as far as they care to go to find stimulating activities they’ve enjoyed in the past.
Promising Peace-of-Mind Across The Board
• Morning Mental Workout— Late morning discussions and stimulating games encourage participants to reminisce and maintain active minds.
All members of the Clare Bridge staff are vetted via an extensive background check and each participates in foundational training before becoming Resident Care Associates.
Care Tailored To Your Needs—For A Lifestyle That Just Feels Right
It’s clear why Clare Bridge prides itself on the uniqueness of their care model: those affected by memory disorders need special
• Daily Physical Activity— Clare Bridge offers walking programs, group exercise workshops and other structured sessions to help maintain physical health.
Clare Bridge Assisted Living Community features a homey décor and intimate setting, carefully designed to re-create a place people have enjoyed throughout their lives—and no home is complete without delicious thoughtfully prepared meals. The Culinary Arts Institute at Brookdale educates all of Clare Bridge’s chefs, and the Clare Bridge kitchen serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with plenty of healthy snacks in-between. The culinary programs at the institute emphasize fresh ingredients, in-house baked goods and creative garnishes. Their kitchen offers seasonal and regional menus, and entrées on your loved one’s plate comply with American Heart Association Guidelines to boot. Of course, individual menu requests and recipes can be added too. The Clare Bridge Dining Program (recognized as “Best of the Best” in ALF’s by the Assisted Living Federation of America) is a unique concept built by a team of Alzheimer’s and dementia care specialists—offering seasonal meal choices and a restaurant setting to keep those cont. on page 22
in Clare Bridge’s care engaged and active at meal time.
The Results Are Clear: Clare Bridge Provides Exceptional Care
Finding a care solution for yourself or your loved one doesn’t have to be a painful hassle—and Betty and the rest of the team at Clare Bridge really show what a difference specialized care can make. Selecting the right Assisted Living Facility for your loved one is about finding a new home, and that’s what they provide at Clare Bridge: A place to call your own and a community you’ll want to share, too. “We would love to have people come down and visit,” says Betty. Clare Bridge of Ormond Beach is located at 240 Interchange Blvd. in Ormond Beach, FL. Clare Bridge offers a safe, secure environment for you or your loved one, and the facility is staffed and supervised by registered nurses 24/7. Their mission is to provide the best Alzheimer’s and dementia care out there— and Betty’s faith in the program is clear. The best way to judge
for yourself: pay Clare Bridge a visit and get a taste of the matchless level of care and hospitality this facility has to offer. Need More Info? Contact Clare Bridge at (866) 211-3842.
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This year she decided she wanted to visit her daughter who lives in Arizona. There was some family discussion about whether she needed a family member to accompany her, but with some careful planning we decided she could tackle the trip on her own. The following are the Travel Tips I used in planning Granny’s trips and I think they will work for you.
Travel Tip (1) you should
book well in advance. By doing this, you can choose seats on the aisle and close to the bathroom. You can also choose flights that go through smaller airports alleviating large busy airport anxiety. For example, Granny prefers to not go through
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uring the Dog Days of Summer, most of us think of vacations. This is a perfect time to plan a trip for seniors and also provide respite for care givers. Therefore, this month I’d like to share some Travel Tips that have worked well for me. As a full-time care giver for my 87 year old mother-in-law (also known as, Granny), I have been responsible for travel arrangements for her for many years.
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Atlanta because the airport is so busy, so she flies through Charlotte (a much smaller airport). You also need to plan for a longer layover than young people prefer. Seniors like to have plenty of time to get off the plane, use the rest room, get something to eat and they don’t like to be rushed.
Travel Tip (4) you should
make sure they have their cell phone fully charged and easily accessible. This gives them the peace of mind to feel connected with family. They usually will call on their layover to tell someone they have arrived and whether their connecting flight is scheduled to leave on time.
Travel Tip (2)
if your senior has limited mobility (like Granny) the most important thing you should do is request a wheelchair for them. At first you may find they are reluctant to use this service because they may not rely on a wheelchair at home, but they quickly learn that this is the best thing for everyone.
Travel Tip (3) always go to counter check-in where you should eyeball the desk clerk and tell them that your senior is a fall risk! Providing this information makes air travel safer for them and the airlines.
Happy Trails to Granny and all of your seniors! See ya’ on the flip side. Please email any comments you may have about senior travel, senior products or senior services to customerservice@ agingtree.com with Comments for Savvy Sue in the subject line. Or you can contact me or one of the other compassionate senior living advisors at Aging Tree, 985 Harley Strickland Blvd., Unit 100, Orange City, Florida 32763. Either way this is free! Let Savvy Sue help you. Sincerely, Savvy Sue
These Travel Tips worked for Granny and provided her the freedom to feel independent and safe on her trip to Arizona. When she arrived in the Phoenix Airport she was wheeled all the way to her daughter’s waiting car!
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o every thing there is a season”, lyrics made popular by The Byrds in their 1965 #1 hit song, “Turn, Turn, Turn”, is taken almost verbatim from the 3rd chapter of Ecclesiastes, originally written by King Solomon towards the end of his life. I imagine that the gray bearded wise king was reflecting over all the changes that he had gone through in his lifetime, and that in these words, he came to a realization that in life, certain things are unavoidable. Change being one of them. The original language in which this was written (Hebrew) implies, NOT that there is a time when all of these are appropriate, yet rather, there is a time when you will inevitably encounter each of these things. The word change can bring fear to the hearts of some, and to others it sounds like adventure. Change can be seen as good and as bad. Experience has shown, that sometimes change, originally seen as bad, turns into good, with time.
The seasoned citizens that I have worked with in my counseling practice, tend to get hung up on change when it involves a role change. A role is a way we define what we do, who we are, and at times the value we place on ourselves. For example a gentleman, whose role until recently, had been the CEO of a large corporation, may find it difficult to shift his focus of responsibility to mowing the yard and taking the dog for a walk. Noble causes indeed, yet they may not have the same sense of urgency as an emergency board meeting, or jetting to Morocco for a merger. Another example would be a woman whose role has been caretaker for her children and in charge of home. Over the course of time her children leave home to start their own lives; And her husband is home all the time, due to retirement. He is used to bossing people around and one day makes the mistake of speaking to her in a tone he might have used with an unruly subordinate. This will not end well. Point is, change is inevitable. Interestingly enough, the gentleman in the scenario has
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Heart-Soul-Body-Mind been planning (financially) his whole adult life for this moment, yet he has not planned for the most important part of his retirement, the emotional adjustments that will need to be made to enjoy the changes. Erik Erickson, an important psychologist, developed from his research, a theory of life stages to help people understand what to expect at a given stage, as well as the conflicts (inside ourselves) involved during and between each stage of life. For instance: the ages of 18-35 make up the first stage of adult development. The “conflict” during this stage is referred to as Intimacy
versus Isolation. Dating, marriage, family and friendships allow individuals to experience love and intimacy. Those who are not able to form lasting relationships may feel isolated and alone. Generativity (getting things done) versus Stagnation (not getting things done) is the second stage of adulthood and happens between the ages of 35-64. A person is either making progress in their career or unsure if this is what they want to do for the rest of their working lives, as well as raising children and participating in activities of purpose. If a person is not comfortable with the way their life is progressing they may feel a sense of uselessness. The last stage affects the age group of 65 and on, where Ego Integrity versus Despair is the
By Loren Fish, LCSW conflict. During this time an individual has reached the last chapter in their life and are either in, or approaching retirement. People who have achieved what was important to them, look back on their lives and feel great accomplishment and a sense of integrity. Conversely, those who have regrets, may look back and feel a sense of despair. Here
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some tips for traversing the conflicts and crisis of each of these stages of life: 1. Enjoy the here and now, it is where living takes place. Worrying about tomorrow will ruin today. Open your eyes. Look around. What do you see? 2. If you ask yourself, “What is the best, AND worse case scenario”? Then reality will likely be somewhere in between the two. 3. The time is now! If you let your past define you, it will also define your future. I can list a page full of individuals who started a new career at retirement. Time passes whether you do anything with it or not. Or you can just kick back and relax! It really is your choice. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (KJV) 1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to cont. on page 27
die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; 3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; 4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 5 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; 6 A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; 8 A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
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Classifieds Industry Jobs Home Maker/Companion Jobs available, experience preferred, reference and backgrounds checks. Qualified individuals call: 386-774-9090 Nursing, Dietary, Activities, Rehab, Maintenance, and Administration Departments positions open at Orange City Nursing & Rehab Center Port Orange Nursing & Rehab Center Please visit these websites to view all of our current open positions and available employment opportunities within both facilities. These websites are updated daily for. EEO/AA Employer M/F/V/D https:// www.EmployFlorida.com http://www.FLjobconnections. com
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Aging Tree Illustrated offers free classified ads for those needing to sell their used items. You may list your ad by submitting information to: customerservice@agingtree.com or mailing to 985 Harley Strickland Blvd., Suite 5, Orange City, FL 32763 Attention-Classifieds (50 word maximum per ad).
Used Medical Equipment Vienna Medical - 386-774-2440 Invacare Shower Chair/Commode Wheelchair Model # 6895 $200.00 Used Harmar Scooter Lift Only Holds Scooters $300.00 Used Bruno Inside Boom Lift Model # USL-670 $650.00 NEW! Pride Silver Star Boom 250 $1500 NEW! Kia Sportage Class II Hidden Hitch $100.00 Lift chair for sale Navy Blue Cloth Chair Like New $225 pmonroe1942@yahoo.com 386-490-2819 WALK IN SIT BATH/SHOWER $2000 obo, Deltona. Premier Almond Bubbler 27” wide x 48” long (adjustable) Easy installation. Free delivery available within 30 miles. Cash only. Contact Gary at ham_on_wry@ yahoo.com 4 Cemetery Plots in Deltona Memorial Gardens Garden of Eternal Light #2 Value $3000.00 each Selling Below Value Contact: 386-717-6267 or 386-785-4497
Used Medical Equipment Pride Jazzy HD Motorized Wheelchair Best offer takes it!!! New Batteries September 2013 5 years old $300 obo Cash or Money Order Only Contact Dallas: 386-956-6621 2013 Hoveround Wheelchair Model # MPV5 Purchased 9/2013 Used 1 Month $2000 or Best Offer Cash or Money Order Only Contact Dallas: 386-956-6621 Invacare Power Wheelchair-Elec. Battery powered chair-Pronto M51-Sure Step. Seat 20” squareheight is 50” with head adjustable, 24.5” wide.Has 6 wheels-very sturdy & maneuverable. Dk. blue/extra pads. Strong & easy with rt. hand joystick fast or slow. Paid $1200. asking $500. OBO Contact Mrs. Mathews 386-7887602 Hoveround in excellent condition for sale asking 500. Contact Mary at 386-848-8814
“National Senior Citizens Day recognizes contributions senior citizens make in communities across the United States. It is annually observed on August 21.”
Used Items for Sale Have Used Items to sell?
SUBMIT YOUR LISTINGS FOR FREE Aging Tree Illustrated offers free classified ads for those needing to sell their used items. You may list your ad by submitting information to: customerservice@agingtree.com or mailing to 985 Harley Strickland Blvd., Suite 5, Orange City, FL 32763 Attention-Classifieds (50 word maximum per ad).
GHS 2 Person Sauna dry heat. Made of Cedar with glass door/ interior lighting/radio/cd player. Great for aches and pains. Used about 10 times. Like new. MSRP $2999 selling for $1400 OBO. Plugs into 110 electricity. All original paperwork included. Comes apart - Easy to transport. 47”x47”x75” Call Richard in DeLand 386-7409777
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Volusia/Flagler
Join us and learn how you can help finish the fight against breast cancer.
Glitz and Glamour Kickoff Party August 28, 2014
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5:30-8 p.m.
LPGA Golf Club 1000 Champions Dr. Daytona Beach, FL 32124 This walk gets us to the finish line faster. When you walk and fundraise in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, you help the American Cancer Society make the greatest impact and save more lives in more communities, through groundbreaking research and programs like clinical trials matching and free rides to treatment. Walk with us, because you can help us finish the fight.
RSVP to Nick Piechowski at nick.piechowski@cancer.org or 386-274-3274, ext. 5855 by August 17. MakingStridesWalk.org/volusiaflaglerfl
Š2014 American Cancer Society, Inc.
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AUGUST 1ST, 2014
Free Guidance for Seniors and Families
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August Calendar of Events COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS
Auditions for Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit Gateway Center for the Arts – 386-668-5553 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM August 9, 2014 Art Exhibit Opening Gateway Center for the Arts – 386-668-5553 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM August 24, 2014 Theater Season Preview Event Gateway Center for the Arts – 386-668-5553 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM August 26, 2014
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EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
Diabetes Nutrition Education Class - 386-917-5271 Summit Building Suite 211 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM August 21, 2014 Introduction to Computers for Seniors – 386-775-3121 Orange City Senior Center 9 AM – 10 AM August 4, 11, 18, 21 & 25, 2014
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HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING Healthpros Networking August Sponsored By: Humana Hosted at Humana - Orange City Office 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM August 19, 2014 386-774-2446 Ext 303
West Volusia Ethics Coalition (Private Event) Orange City Nursing and Rehab 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM August 26, 2014
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HEALTH SCREENINGS
Summit Medical Office Building 386-917-5000 (Directly behind the hospital) 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM August 12, 2014
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SUPPORT GROUPS
Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma Support Group Florida Hospital Fish Memorial Cancer Institute 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM August 7, 2014 Sleep Apnea/CPAP Support Group - 386-917-7600 Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM August 13, 2014 Bereavement Support Group (Aging Tree) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM August 19, 2014 Alzheimers Support Group (Aging Tree) 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM August 20, 2014 Diabetes Support Group - 386-943-4727 Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM August 21, 2014 Transitions Support Group (Aging Tree) 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM August 28, 2014 Cafe con Leche Support Group (Aging Tree) 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM August 28, 2014
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