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From the Roots
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he older I get, the more I cherish time with those I care about. I admit I’m a sap; a sap who loves the holidays. But, I know it’s all too easy to let our own lives and challenges steer us blindly through the holidays without a single good deed done for another. The next thing you know, it’s January and the magic is gone. I know I’ve done it. Have you?
COREY SHENK, EDITOR IN CHIEF
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What is this thing they call “the magic of the holidays”? Is holiday magic real? How do we experience it? Do we simply cast aside our hardships and fall into ignorant bliss like we see in movies? I was brought up to believe we have a choice every day: We choose either to live life in this moment…or not. We have a choice to be present and feel that magic. Why pass up the opportunity again this year? Maybe this holiday season, no matter your religion, it’s time we exercised the love in our hearts. Maybe it’s time the magic became personified in you and me. Could we make this practice second nature someday? Someone told me long ago – and it seems to ring true in so many contexts – that it doesn’t matter what happens to you, it only matters how you perceive and react to it. Do you agree? I have a couple of friends who inspire me daily. They both have life challenges that would make most of us want to say, “Why me?” But, they’ve made conscious decisions to perceive their situations in the most productive and happiest way possible. They choose to smile and enjoy moments throughout the day.
This holiday season, I hope you discover a little bit of that special something that helps you find the magic in your heart (it’s there inside you already), and choose to enjoy those around you. Take time to celebrate what brings out the best in each of us. We hope this issue of Aging Tree Illustrated and the insightful articles by our wonderful writers inspire you as well. In a time of year when we focus so much on family, I am grateful for all those who are a part of the Aging Tree family: staff, writers, partners, clients and friends. I sincerely thank them for the great work they have done for seniors. And, to our readers: Thank you for your continued support of Aging Tree Illustrated, and doing business with our business members and advertisers. We are here to help you when you don’t know where to turn next. Happy Holidays to you and yours! May you choose wisely this year and find the happiness that leads to holiday magic, and may that magic fill your heart all year through. Make your days great…you’re in charge of them.
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The link with childhood and memories of the season is at the heart of the holiday’s magic. “Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time.”
FEATURES 16 | What Gifts to Get the Grandchildren
for Christmas: Tech-toy Options for Toddlers Through Tweens: PRODUCT
38 | Top 10 Holiday Movies: INFOGRAPHIC
44 | Windows 10 Can Be Your Friend: 48 | Could You Use a Miracle This
Christmas? STRONG ROOTS
50 | Mini Cheesecakes with Sugared Pecans: EVERY MONTH
Holidays: MENTAL HEALTH
35 | 5 Healthy Living Tips for the Holidays: QUICK TIPS
38 | Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra: COMMUNITY
32 | 2015 Memory Care Communities Guide 45 | Special, Wacky Days and Holidays: DAYS
17 | Votran Closes on Christmas & New
34 | How to Give the Gift of Yourself for the
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4 | Letter From the Editor 26 | The Winter Park Daycation and Dr. Phil-
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52 | Used Medical Equipment For Sale, Items For Sale, Industry Jobs: CLASSIFIEDS 53 | Activities and Support Groups Located Near You: CALENDAR OF EVENTS
54 | Crossword Puzzle, Sudoku, & Cryptogram: MIND BENDERS
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The Magic of the Holidays
Kids Believing and the Joy that it Puts in Our Hearts
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hristmas is a magical time of joy, a special season when the hearts of adults turn to thoughts of others and children look forward to joyful delights. The link with
childhood and memories of the season is at the heart of the holiday’s magic. Laura Ingalls Wilder, a writer beloved for her stories of growing up on the American frontier, wrote that at Christmas, “Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time.” Although today the holiday is exploited for profit, and even though its sublime spiritual message is often corrupted, it is still the time of year when seniors think of others. Despite the holiday’s source as a religious celebration of the birth of Christ, Christmas is the most widely celebrated day all over the world. Christmas is close to the hearts of many people including seniors —whether they are observant Christians or secular enthusiasts.
Capturing Magic and Joy
It’s a holiday with a unique magic. As, Nor-
man Vincent Peale, an influential religious leader after World War II noted, “Christmas waves a magic wand over this world.” This inspirational clergyman and bestselling author advised that the “magic” of the
season would not be found in gifts under the Christmas tree. So from what sources does the “magic” of Christmas spring? Whether we see the secular celebration of Christmas as commercialism, the very products of commerce – feasting, wrappings, colored lights, and trees – can help us invoke the “magic” of the day. It’s images, ornamentation, films, and carols give us rich sources of imagining, experiencing, and hearing the timeless message of the birth at the heart of the day. For example, the secular story of Santa Claus can be interpreted also as an invitation to “return to wonder” and enchantment, that we might see the possibility of miracles once again. It is this sense of wonder – that seniors often observe in children – that preserves the “magic” and “joy” of Christmas by preventing the spiritual meaning of Christmas from being swamped by the materialism of secular culture.
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By Carol S. Grigas, Ph.D.
Carol S. Grigas has a Ph.D. in history and writes about social and cultural topics for several publications.
Finding the Source of Today’s Magical Holiday
It’s unimaginable now, but in 1800, Christmas was hardly celebrated. Those first European Americans, the Pilgrims and Puritans, ignored the festive aspects of the holyday. However, in 1607, John Smith reported from the all-male settlement of Jamestown, those less religious colonists managed to make merry and consumed a bit of the grog. In the eighteenth century, even the endlessly sociable colonial Virginians limited their Christmas observances to attending church, dinner, dancing, some evergreens, and visiting, with the wealthy adding fox hunting and balls – all without the presence of children! In the early 1800s businesses continued to ignore the holiday. However by 1900, Christmas had become the biggest annual celebration and had taken on the form that we recognize today. The transformation happened quickly, and came from all sectors of society. cont. pg 9 |8|
In the 19th century the U.S. became industrialized and urbanized, moving from a rural and agricultural economy that required large families; it was this change that also transformed the idea of Christmas. Christmas was no longer centered on adults – with the church services and socializing – but focused on the family’s few children. The preparation and eating of the feast, decorations and gift giving, entertainments and parlor games - all became some of the hallmarks associated with a more festive celebration. Many factors produced this shift to a more “magical” and child-centered Christmas. One of the first to aid this reimagining was America’s first bestselling author, Washington Irving. In The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. (1820) published over 20 years before A Christmas Carol, Irving portrayed the harmonious warmhearted English Christmas traditions that he had experienced while visiting England. The Sketches had an immediate impact and Christmas celebrations became more festive. Adding to the transformation was the publicity given to the child-centered celebrations of Queen Victoria and her husband, the German-born Prince Albert, who imported the
custom of the decorated Christmas tree. The royals bedecked Winsor Castle with decorated Christmas trees surrounded by heaps of gifts – one for each of the couple’s nine royal off-springs. Also in the 1840s, Charles Dickens penned his immortal A Christmas Carol, the story of a lonely and mean-spirited wealthy businessman who – after visits from three ghosts – undergoes a Christmas conversion, enthusiastically adopts all the customs of a nostalgic English Christmas, and pledges his fortune to benefit the less fortunate, saying, “I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” Both Irving and Dickens believed that a merrier and more convivial Christmas might restore social harmony and well-being lost in the industrialization and urbanization of the modern world. Dickens especially felt a special affection for the season’s moral lesson and its message of love and generosity. In A Christmas Carol, the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, a man who is given a second chance to live a good life, Dickens was encouraging his readers to achieve a similar salvation despite the influence of a selfish world’s muting of their own generosity and compassion. Washington Irving and Charles Dickens did not invent the family-oriented Christmas, but their books helped to popularize and spread the traditions of the festival, by stressi n g themes of family, charity, goodwill, peace
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and happiness, encapsulating the merry and festive ideal of Christmas and its “magic.”
Creating the Memories of Seniors
Spurred by the images created by Irving and Dickens – and following royal example – the U.S. adopted the features
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of the traditional English Christmas. By 1856, President Franklin Pierce had installed a Christmas tree indoors in the White House. Others claim the first tree appeared during the presidency of Benjamin Harrison in 1888, or 1889, or 1891. Whoever was first, the Christmas tree became part of the U.S. holiday, a festive time also influenced by the customs of the millions of immigrants who arrived on our shores between 1865 and 1924, all of which combine to make up the joyful memories that seniors share today. Italians brought the custom of creating a presepio, or manger scene, which is set Aging Tree half page Ad_Layout 1 2/19/14 10:45 AM Page 1 out in the home on the first day of Advent
and is a focal point of prayer throughout the season. Mexicans contributed the custom of cutting intricate designs in brown paper bags to make lanterns, or farolitos or illuminares. Inside a candle is nestled in sand and the farolitos are set along sidewalks, rooftops, and outdoor walls to illuminate the community in the days before Christmas. Seniors may not have memories of a manger scene in their childhood home but delicious food usually plays a big role in their memories. Germans added the roast goose and red cabbage followed by stollen. Other desserts might include the Italian panettone and Greek baklava, all different and what makes Christmas food such a treat.
A Timeless Message for Young and Old
Achieving the truly enchanting joy of Christmas remain at the heart of contemporary life for young and old as addressed in compelling films and stories. For example, the true meaning of Christmas is the focal
point of Frank Capra’s film It’s a Wonderful Life (1946), and in Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1957). Dr. Seuss was probably influenced by Charles Dickens in creating the Grinch, who undergoes a Christmas conversion: “Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas...perhaps... means a little bit more!” Some of the most astute comments about the joyful meaning of Christmas are found in the words of authors who write for children. The cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, originator of Charlie Brown and his friends in the beloved comic strip Peanuts, has defined the essence of the season as “doing a little something extra for someone.” Charles Dickens, a true believer in the “magic” of Christmas, gives the final words to a child, the story’s memorable Tiny Tim, who chirps the ultimate season’s greeting, “God bless us, everyone!” As the writer Mary Ellen Chase noted, “Christmas, children, is not a date. It is a state of mind.” Comedian Bob Hope extended that thought when he said “My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?”.
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What Gifts to Get the Grandchildren for Christmas
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Toddlers
• Numbers, letters, sounds - Toddlers ages 2 - 3 are starting to learn their numbers, letters, and letter sounds, so electronic readers (eReaders) have apps they may enjoy. Of course, several eReaders are on the market, but experts point to a couple that fill the bill well, including the LeapFrog Tag Junior Book Pal, or an Amazon Kindle. Many eReader titles
interface with “read-to-me” features and touchscreens for enhanced storytelling, too. • Little kid tablets – When they’re 3 - 4 years old, little ones may be ready to get more interactive with their technology. VTech has developed the InnoTab that has much of the functionality of the iPad, for example, without all the apps adults use (email, texting and web searches, for example). The InnoTab is loaded with educational games, and eReader and more. The folks at LeapFrog have something similarly interactive: the LeapFrog LeapPad.
Pre-School
• Interactive watches - With the Kidizoom Smartwach Dx, children can take video, photos and with its built-in motion sensor, engage in some action challenges, too. It’s preloaded with several touchscreen games and includes a watch, time and more, and is suitable for ages 3 - 5. • Active gaming - Pre-school-aged children have energy to spare, so why not get them moving with active video games such as Wii. Video games can be played as a family, and developmental experts recommend games like Just Dance Kids and Epic Monkey. This one’s best for children at least 4 years old.
Early Elementary
• Talking dinosaur - CogniToys has developed a soft talking dinosaur powered by IBM’s Watson computing system that can talk to kids about a variety of topics when they ask “who,” “what,” “why,” and “when” questions. Joined with an app, it connects to Internet and
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stays alive through the power of Wi-Fi. It’s a fun gift idea for kids ages 4 - 7. • Music composition - Have a young music lover in your life? Thinkfun has created a set of musical cards – the Compose Yourself Music Card Game – that work in combination with a website that allow children to compose music in more than 200 million combinations! • Animation - Crayola is getting in on tech toys, too. The Crayola Color Alive Easy Animation Studio is a coloring system that ties into an app. Paired together, the animation studio and app allow children to color and animate characters.
Later elementary
• First tablet - If your favorite 9 - 12 year olds are ready for computer exploration, enter that complicated world with a simpler first step: a two-in-one-tablet. The Kurio Smart Windows Tablet comes with a Windows operating system, more than 40 pre-loaded apps, a 9-inch touchscreen and detachable keyboard. • Handheld games - Handheld gaming is still very popular with young teens, and the new Nintendo 3DS XL portable video gaming system is built to last. It offers 3-D technology, and games are available for solo or connected play.
Middle school
• Drones – Your teen will love being able to perform stunts and tricks from high above with the Sky Viper HD Video Drone V950 by Skyrocket Toys. This drone can record video and photos, too. • Tiny robots - Teen tech lovers would get a kick out of an Ozobot. It’s a small, programmable robot that measures just over one inch in diameter and height, and teaches the basics of computer coding and programming in fun, interactive ways. It works with apps for custom builds and games, too. Sources: Parenting.com, thetoyinsider.com, amazon.com
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Many seniors need our help, not only in December but year-round, too. Perhaps you are one of them who can help; perhaps you are one who seeks assistance. The good news is many organizations are gearing up to give a little extra during the holiday season in Volusia, Seminole and Flagler Counties. There are ample opportunities to make this time of year brighter for others.
VOLUSIA COUNTY
• Council on Aging and Walgreens (throughout Volusia County) – In Walgreens stores across Volusia County, the Council on Aging will collect items for seniors in need December 5 - 11. See the wish list for suggestions
• Share Your Christmas in Downtown DeLand – This annual event features local merchants giving a portion of their sales to local nonprofit organiza-
By Vickie Pleus tions, as well as collecting specific items to donate. Shop in Downtown DeLand December 11 - 13 to get in on the giving and great merchant deals. More info: www.mainstreetdeland.org. • Food Drive at Daytona International Speedway – Daytona International Speedway is offering a special track tour promotion to guests at the “World Center of Racing” who donate canned food items. Now through Dec. 7, fans who bring in four or more canned goods to the Guest Services counter in the Daytona International Speedway Ticket and Tours Building will receive a free 30-minute Speedway Tour (limit one tour ticket per donor). More info: www. daytonainternationalspeedway.com. • Phoebe’s Blanket Brigade (DeLand) – A local seven-year-old girl is partnering with The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia again this year to distribute blankets and free meal gift cards or
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eral Central Florida counties including Seminole, has compiled an impressive Holiday Volunteer Guide that lists several opportunities to assist seniors this season. Opportunities are categorized by holiday donation needs, holiday volunteer meal opportunities, holiday volunteer opportunities, and holiday “A d o p t - A” lists. Organizations on the list that assist seniors include Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care, Catholic Charities of Central Florida, Christian Service Center for Central Florida, Salvation Army, Total Restoration Transformation Center and Mustard Seed of Central Florida. More info: http://www.hfuw.org/. • The Senior Resource Alliance – Want to help feed the hungry? The Senior Resource Alliance helps serve the many needs of seniors throughout Central
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• Flagler County Senior Services – This social services arm of Flagler County Government arranges and/or provides a variety of community and in-home support services to individuals over the age of 60. Services include Meals on Wheels, personal care, homemaker services and counseling. More info: 386586-2324. • Wickline Senior Center in Flagler Beach – This facility provides hot, nutritionally balanced meals Monday through Friday at noon. More info: Gloria McKay at (386) 586-2324 ext. 304. • Alzheimer’s Support Council of Flagler County – The agency offers support groups, memory screenings and more to seniors, and opportunities to get involved are year-round. More info: Medwin Nazif 386-446-7848.
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Health First Health Plans is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Health First Health Plans depends on contract renewal. This information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the plan for more information. Limitations, copayments, and restrictions may apply. Benefits, premiums and/or co-payments/co-insurance may change on January 1 of each year. You must continue to pay your Part B premium. A sales person will be present with information and applications. For accommodation of persons with special needs at sales meetings, call toll-free 1.877.425.8816 or TDD/TTY relay 1.800.955.8771. The provider network may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary. Only one gift card to Medicare eligibles who RSVP and attend a seminar with no obligation to enroll in the plan. Y0089_EL4719FH Accepted 08052015
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Seniors Arrive at Aging Tree sign in and pick up their SunCards, (Courtesy of Aging Tree) Seniors depart for SunRail’s DeBary Station Seniors arrive at SunRail’s DeBary Station (Free parking available) SunRail train departs for the Winter Park Station The train arrives at SunRail’s Winter Park Station for activity and lunch (not included) Seniors depart on SunRail for the DeBary Station Seniors arrive at SunRail’s DeBary Station and return home
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Senior Resource Directory of Screened Businesses Dental Care: Implant Solutions Today Surgical Solutions Toni Valley - 386-837-1236
Elder Law: John B. Crowther, Atty. at Law John Crowther - 386-775-6179 Gary S. Wright Gary Wright - 386-753-0280
Adult Daycare Centers: Sender Retreat Ana Randolph 386-734-4442 Stay For the Day Ana Randolph 386-851-0691
Aids for Daily Living: Captel Outreach Sandra Robertson - 407-443-9409 Medical Alert (“Help” Button) Aging Tree - 866-320-8803
Bracing: Colonial Medical Supplies Bill Backer - 386-774-2447
Meeks Law Firm Coren Meeks - 386-738-3900
Financial Services: Capital Choice Financial Group Jeff Allebach - 386-804-6171 Miller Senior Services Marge Miller - 386-479-0724 Nancy Estocin Professional Guardian 407-221-5379 State Farm, Amanda Agnew Amanda Agnew 386-960-7878
Hearing Screenings and Accessories:
Chiropractic:
Hearing Aids Direct Fred Gilliam, H.A.S - 386-561-9496
Lechmaier Family Chiropractic Center Dr. Chris Lechmaier - 386-775-3600
Hearing Healthcare Centers Lisa Jones, L.H.A.S - 386-837-4849
Chi-Rho Family Wellness Chiropractic Diana Graves - 386-532-3003
Home Care-Private Pay Companions:
Cleaning Professionals/ House Cleaning HomeWorks by Rosy Rosy Stott - 386-748-6308
Construction/ Home Modification: Buckner Construction, Inc. #CGC057271 Tony Buckner 386-804-9564 Lisa Buckner 386-804-1981 Total Service Contracting Steve Delacerda - 407-233-9500
Aging Tree, LLC Aging Tree - 866-320-8803
Home Health Care Accepting Medicare & Insurance Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 386-917-5830 Greystone Healthcare Management Tiffani Cook - 386-681-7253
Home Medical Equipment: Colonial Medical Supplies Bill Backer - 386-774-2447
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Hospice Care: Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 1-800-404-1133 Halifax Health Hospice Michael Martinez - 386-627-5039 Vitas Hospice Elizabeth Knowlton, LCSW 866-320-8803 Ext. 308
Insurance-Health: Carol Brown CSA Carol Brown - 386-848-0543 Florida Health Care Plans Bissy Holden - 386-676-7110 Humana Meg Hutson - 386-663-1425 Christine MacDonald 386-479-4000 Independent Insurance Professionals Carl Thompson - 386-668-6203
Insurance-Long-Term: Capital Choice Financial Group Jeff Allebach - 386-804-6171 Independent Insurance Professionals Carl Thompson - 386-668-6203 State Farm, Amanda Agnew Contact Amanda Agnew 386-960-7878
Lab Work: Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 386-917-5155
Massage Therapy: Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 386-917-5160
Medical Imaging: Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 386-917-7500
Medical Services: Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 386-917-5000 Mid Florida Cancer Center Jill Jordan - 386-774-1223
Medical Services Clinical Research: Covance Clinical Studies - 866-429-3700 Other Inquiries - 386-366-6400
Mental Health: Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 386-917-7610
Mobile Home Communities: Hidden Valley Park Richard/Jeane Schuler 386-985-4543
Non-Profit Organizations: DeLand Lions Foundation Wendy Wilson - 386-738-1020 Division of The Blind Mike Watson - 386-254-3810 ElderSource 888-242-4464 Mainstreet DeLand Association Wayne Carter - 386-738-0649 Volunteers For Community Impact Lydia Abraham - 386-334-7826
Nursing Facilities-Skilled: Center for Health Care of the Alliance Community Annette Lynch - 386-747-7688 Parkside Health and Rehab Heather Jackson - 386-734-8614 Ridgecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation LeeAnne Gallagher - 386-734-4334
Occupational Therapy: Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 386-917-5160
Pet Sitting Home Pet Care Services, LLC Dawn Salvaggio - 386-235-5980
Pharmacies: Accardi Pharmacy Dr. Roger Accardi - 386-774-5800
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Aging Tree business partners have committed to providing premium products and services. When contacting a trusted provider be sure to ask for Aging Tree Premium Services. Serving Flagler, Seminole and Volusia Counties. Physical Therapy: Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 386-917-5160
Physicians - Acupuncture Debra Gaffney, Ph.D. Acupuncture Physician 386-734-4126
Physicians - Primary Care: Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 1-866-328-6417
Post Mastectomy Services:
Brookdale Facilities: Conway- 866-320-8803 DeLand-Lynn Miller- 386-736-8100 Dr. Phillips - 866-320-8803 Horizon Bay Altamonte Springs 866-320-8803 Horizon Bay Lake Orienta 866-320-8803 Horizon Bay Orange City Mary Sanguedolce-386-775-3518 Island Lake - 866-320-8803 Lake Mary - 866-320-8803 Longwood - 866-320-8803
Colonial Medical Supplies Bill Backer - 386-774-2447
Palm Coast - 866-320-8803
Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 386-917-5852
Ocoee - 866-320-8803
Pre-Arrangement Services: Lohman Funeral Home Terry Chandler - 386-860-5900 Tri-County Cremation & Funeral Home Michael Blickenstaff - 407-247-3076
Real-Estate Specialists:
Port Orange - 866-320-8803 Ormond Beach - 866-320-8803 Ormond Beach West Vivian Gardner - 386-672-8800 Oviedo - 866-320-8803 Tuskawilla - 866-320-8803 Wekiwa Springs 866-320-8803 Yorktowne - 866-320-8803
Century 21 Armstrong Team Realty Ray Armstrong - 386-789-2100
Cloisters of DeLand Amanda McHugh - 386-822-6900
Total Realty Corp. Sandra Otto, SRES - 386-804-0639
Coquina Assisted Living - 866-3208803 Coquina Cay - 866-320-8803
Total Realty Corp. Terry Bailey, CRS, GRI 386-801-9300
Retirement CommunityAssisted Living: Alanson Acres Active Senior Living, LLC 866-320-8803 Alliance Community for Retirement Living Earl Mallory - 386-747-7688
Coquina Cove - 866-320-8803 Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Assisted Living - 866-320-8803 Grand Villa of DeLand 866-320-8803 Grand Villa of Ormond Beach 866-320-8803
Spruce Creek ALF 866-320-8803 Summerhaven Assisted Living Greg Hopcraft - 386-668-3674 Timberlane Lodge 866-320-8803 Woodland Towers Dorothy Myers - 386-738-2700
Retirement CommunityContinuing Care: Alliance Community Earl Mallory - 386-747-7688 Florida Lutheran Retirement Community Brian Harman - 386-736-5872
Transportation ServicesNon-Medical/Public: Red Cab Monique Narr-Mevs - 386-748-4092 Votran Customer Service Department 386-761-7700 (Daytona Beach) 386-424-6800 (Southeast Volusia) 386-943-7033 (West Volusia)
Wound Care: Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 386-917-5547
Retirement CommunityIndependent Living: Alliance Community Earl Mallory - 386-747-7688 Villa Grande on Saxon Barb Hilton - 386-774-1234
Relocation Services: Creating Divine Order Ann Hutchens - 407-699-5600
Specialty Services: Jade Serenity Spa Margaret Crowther - 386-775-0860
Speech Therapy: Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 386-917-5160
Grace Manor Port Orange 866-320-8803 Monastery Oaks Jerry Cutrona - 386-456-0049
Americare Assisted Living Inc. Waters Edge 866-320-8803
New Smyrna Beach Assisted Living 866-320-8803
Bishops Glen Retirement Community Linda Dixon - 386-226-9112
Saber Health/Seaside Manor Bonnie Ronning - 386-262-4057
Blossoms Assisted Living 1, LLC Paul Sturdgess - 386-257-2162
Southern Breeze Living, LLC 866-320-8803
Rose Manor - 866-320-8803
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ast holiday season we talked about the dilemma of being alone for the holidays and some of the opportunities this can provide for enjoying the holidays in unique ways.
ments with some of his siblings and children to keep up to date and for prayer time together. He is one of those super champions of phone talking that has a wireless hand-free headset.
Yet, what if you are on the other side of the dilemma? What if you have friends or family who will be spending the holidays alone? How can we be a good friend to those who need a good friend, this time of year?
So reaching out to our friends and family via phone is an option that most anyone can do, even if we are not phone talkers. It may be more out of our comfort zone, yet it can be done.
For some of us it is natural to reach out to friends and family. For others, it takes some planning and strategy. My parents are a good example of this phenomenon. My mom is not a phone talker. Now if you are fortunate enough to get her on the phone, it can be very rewarding, yet the chances are slim. My father on the other hand is a champion phone talker, in fact he has daily and weekly set appoint-
According to Counselor and Author Gary Chapman, there are five basic love languages, or ways to show others that we care about them. Phone calls fit into the category quality time. Quality time is being able to together in a way that facilitates communication and opportunities for creating memories.
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By Loren Fish, LCSW Sadly, due to our society’s increased reliance on social media, these quality time interactions are happening far less in person. I am pained to see families out to eat at a restaurant, and each one is occupied by their mobile device. It seems to me that they are not taking advantage of these precious opportunities for making memories with their loved ones. The four other love languages are gifts, physical touch, acts of service, and words of affirmation. Now not everyone has the same love language as you, so don’t get frustrated if you are “talking” to them in one love language and they do not understand or appreciate it to the extent that you have given. Gift giving is something that everyone understands during the holidays, yet this institution has been taken over by commercialism and consumerism. This has led some people to change the way that they give gifts during the holidays. One family I was talking with recently said that they have decided to exchange names and then each family member was asked to “make” a gift for the name they had drawn. This has been meaningful for this family because the person giving the gift has to learn more about the person getting the gift and also they give a part of themselves when they give their home-made gift.
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A few years ago for Christmas, I took on the task of creating a photo album for each of our four boys including pictures of themselves through the years, from a baby to an adult. It was not only meaningful to them, yet it was rewarding for me to create. One of my father’s love languages is quality time, so during some past holidays, members of our family have given him “coucont. pg. 35 | 34 |
pons” for opportunities for quality time, such as doing yard work together, working on his antique truck, or spending time in nature. Of all the gifts he receives, these seem to be most cherished.
5 Healthy Living Tips for the Holidays
The next love language is physical touch. This does not need to be sensual, and can be meaningful and rewarding for both involved. An example would be a touch on the hand, arm or shoulder. Another example would be a handshake or a hug. Some people tend to be more natural with this love language, giving and receiving. For others, physical touch can be very awkward. So you may need to ask permission if are wanting to communicate your love in this way. For example, you might say, “Would you be okay with me giving you a hug?”
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1. Tap into the fountain of youth. Staying well hydrated amidst all the extra activity will be important to for a happy heart, digestion and mind.
Another love language is acts of service. My wife tells me that I am “never more attractive than when found cleaning the toilet or doing the dishes”. For some, being the recipient of acts of kindness can speak volumes of words of love. I have many friends who unfortunately have gotten to the point in their lives where they cannot do for themselves as they used to, because of physical limitations. These friends also have a lot of pride, and may be struggling with not being able to do for themselves as before, yet with some tact and strategy I believe that these would feel very loved if offered some acts of service during the holidays.
2. Flood your body with health giving foods including fruits, vegetables and good grains to help support a balanced immune system. Allow room for those family favorites. Aim to support your food goals with a plan you have designed ahead of time. Smaller more frequent meals will keep your blood sugar, mood and energy levels in a good place.
Words of affirmation, is the last love language on our list. Words of affirmation can be spoken in person; over the phone; over the internet; recorded by audio and/or video, or put down in writing. If you think about it, a well-chosen, well written, personalized Christmas card or holiday letter can have the same desired effect, if not better, than of speaking words of affirmation in person.
And when thinking of the usual suspects on our list for gifts and cards and holiday goodies, how can we add another love language or two to that token of holiday cheer, to make sure we are heard loud and clear, “You are LOVED!”? Merry Christmas.
As you can already see, one of the joys of love languages is that they can be combined. A word of affirmation can be spoken along with a kind touch. Or if acts of service are done together it will most likely, also include, quality time. And as we mentioned earlier, a gift can be given in such a way that it can contain all the other love languages. What a wonderful opportunity this holiday season affords us to reach out to those who may need to feel loved. Take a moment at the beginning of this season to consider who you may be overlooking. Who is someone that only you can bring a ray of sunshine this time of year. DECEMBER 2015 | ONE-STOP Senior Care | Aging Tree.com • 866-320-8803
3. Stress less and sleep more. Taking a break is a great idea for everyone. Guard your sleep because that is when most of the repair and healing of our body happens. 4. Take time to stretch and enjoy the movement or exercise plan you have in place. Your heart, mind and joints will thank you. Don’t have one yet? This is a good time to begin planning. 5. Stay involved and connected with friends, family and your community. Holiday traditions will naturally grow and change as time goes by. Take this opportunity to write your new story. Cheree M. Albert MSN, CRNP, CPNP Integrity Health Source, LLC 407-902-8945
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
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Loren Fish is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with experience working with clients from 5 to 95 years old in a variety of settings in Tennessee, Florida and Arizona.
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Wishing you a Merry Christmas … ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA New Music Director Passionate About Music And The City Beautiful In May 2015, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra announced it had appointed New-York-based conductor and cellist Eric Jacobsen as its Music Director, following a two-year, international search.
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Jacobsen, 33, is the co-founder Artistic Director of innovative NY-based orchestral collective The Knights. Hailed by The New York Times as “an interpretive dynamo,” he has built a reputation for engaging audiences with innovative and collaborative projects. Jacobsen will serve as the Orlando Philharmonic’s artistic leader and primary conductor in the 2015-2016 season. “Eric is exactly the musician to lead the Philharmonic into the future” said Orlando Philharmonic Executive Director David Schillhammer. “His artistic vision, his passion for both traditional and new symphonic works, and his collaborative spirit embody what we want the orchestra to be for this community.” “From the first day I arrived in Orlando,” said Jacobsen, “I knew I wanted to find my place in this vibrant and beautiful city. The continued building of a great orchestra goes hand in hand with the continued building of Orlando—a city already rich in culture and art. “I’m continuously in awe of how our perception and appreciation of music—even that of the most beloved composers—continue to grow. This season and every season, the rich symphonic classical tradition will inspire our journey. Together, we can build on the classical tradition and give life to new works.” The 2015/16 season explores the Romantic perfectionist Maurice Ravel. “Ravel loved and championed American music,” explains Jacobsen. “My hope is that Ravel will be a ‘North Star’ guiding us through next year and opening us to new sounds, new connections, and new relationships.” “This season,” he adds excitedly, “the orchestra and I look forward to embarking on a musical voyage with our audience.” For more details on the entire 2015/16 Season, visit OrlandoPhil.org or call 407.770.0071.
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For those coming from Windows 8 or 8.1 you will see some changes, but if you’re coming from XP or Windows 7, hold on, it’s going to be a bumpy ride! Windows 10 offers some very cool new features, like Cortana, you now can speak to your system and it will answer you! Also, you will now have your Windows 7 Desktop back! Another new feature is the Start Menu and the Task Bar – both of them will offer faster access to your programs (or as they are now called ‘applications’ or ‘apps’).
All and all, Windows 10 is pretty cool. We have classes for Dec. 7, 10 & 14 on event calendar, make sure you sign up for them – space is limited so don’t miss out! For more information or to sign up for computer classes please contact Aging Tree at 1-866-3208803. with it. One of the main features is that you can now ‘highlight’ items on a web page and then transfer them to One Note where you can save them or send them to a friend!
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ith Christmas fast approaching I laid awake one morning and inspiration overcame me for this month’s topic. Christmas is all about the miracle of God showing up in the form of an infant to introduce himself to us and show us the way to heaven. Sadly far too many people believe that God is no longer in the miracle business today. We see him as detached and disinterested in our troubles and trials. The holidays seem to intensify feelings of loneliness and depression for many. I believe that some of you may be in need of a miracle this Christmas. I want to share a personal story of a miracle God has done in my life and hopefully it will help you to find a miracle in your life this Christmas or bring more joy into your Christmas.
In Early 2013 we were seeing the farm expand and being blessed in many ways. But at one point we began to experience some vandalism. Minor things like someone turning off water valves or cutting water lines but serious enough that it could cause major damage to the crops if undetected. It was at that point that the idea popped into my head, “We need a dog.” Where this idea came from I don’t know. This was not a thought I would have ever expected to have. It has always been my job to deal with the animals as they got old and died. After the last one I swore no more pets, so
told us she had a friend who was looking to give up her Aussie. After some thought we told her to bring it by so we could meet her. On Mother’s Day they showed up at the farm with this 11 month old tricolor Aussie. We were a bit disappointed because we had been hoping for a merle (mixed and dappled coloring). That is when they began to tell us about the behavioral issues they were having with the dog. They had even tranquilized her for the ride up from Vero Beach. After some discussion we agreed to keep her for a few days to see how we got along.
I had experienced the miracle of May’s unconditional love and it changed me. I had thought I was rescuing her but she had rescued me.
I am in farmer but I am also a nurse. I know that once we reach fifty we tend to experience a season of life marked by loss and difficult changes. But I had never experienced it until a few years ago. Between 2010 and 2012 both my father and younger sister passed away. I had to let go of a career in nursing to follow farming. We went through the closure of our church and the loss of many friends as they scattered to other congregations. Our only child moved across country. These and additional other life changes hit us hard. I saw my wife grieving deeply but thought I was handling it pretty well. Little did I realize that I was sinking into a deep depression. In the midst of this God stepped into our lives with a miracle. It didn’t seem like much at the time but now that I look back at it I realize God used one of his humblest creations to pull me back into the land of the living.
for 9 years we were pet-free. But something in me was stirring a desire to get another dog. Our last dog had been part lab and part Australian Shepherd. We got her for my young
daughter because they make a great pet for kids. Since we have a farm with lots of children around getting an Aussie made sense. One day I was talking to my wife Pat about it when a farm member overheard us and
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We renamed her May and she began to settle in immediately. She never gave us a moment of trouble that first night and slept quietly at the foot of our bed. The next day we went for a ride in my truck while doing errands and she sat quietly and enjoyed taking in the view and hanging her head out the window. Within 24 hours she had firmly attached herself to me and has been a faithful companion ever since. She is never far away and is constantly watching over me. I had grown up with dogs but never had one that I could say was my dog. There was something magical about the whole experience. She seemed so attuned to my moods and when I was sad would come over and curl up with me and even give me small kisses. I found great joy in watching her play and just being herself. Over the next few weeks people began to notice I was laughing more and in better spirits. The depression that had slowly settled in on me was lifting. I had experienced the miracle of May’s unconditional love and it changed me. I had thought I was rescuing her but she had rescued me. Anyone who has an Aussie knows they demand a lot of attention. When I could not give her enough attention she would get | 48 |
into mischief pulling sprayers out of pots and hiding tools left on the ground at the edge of the woods. May needed a play mate and my wife wanted a dog of her own. So we found a local breeder and in December of 2013 May and I made the trip to Sanford and brought Lily, our Blue Merle Aussie home. The rest is history as they say. It has been 2 years and they are the joy of our lives. They play and seldom get into mischief anymore. Lily has made it her mission to hunt out any critters that get into our fields. The rest of the time they frolic on the farm and chase the golf cart. I find myself laughing and enjoying them every day. I once read a sign that said that the best therapist cannot do as much in a year as
dog for you and your life-style, but take a chance and help some poor dog who needs a good home. I am guessing that soon you will be wondering who rescued who and you will experience a miracle in your life like I have. I wish you a Merry Christmas. Remember today is a good day to have a good day and make it a good day for some deserving dog. For more information or for any questions you can contact John Joslin at the Common Ground Farm 386740-9141, 1330 E. Taylor Rd, DeLand, FL 32724 or e-mail any questions to strongroots.agingtree@gmail.com
a single kiss from a puppy. I believe that. There is a reason dogs are called man’s best friend. God has wired them to be attuned to us. They can sense our feelings and respond to us in ways I never knew they could. I am writing this in the hopes that it may inspire one lonely, distressed person out there to take a chance this Christmas. Do some research to find the right kind of
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CASH PAID Looking for Fishing Reels, Lures,Rods, Tackle, Duck Decoys, Fishing & Hunting Stuff of all kinds. Contact Bob in DeLand 321220-8154
Used medical equipment for sale: Bedside commode, $10, Four-wheel walker, $30, XL Glider (similar to Nordic Track), $40, Hospital bed linens, free Contact Al: 386-218-5111
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Items For Sale: 2 Cemetery Lots Side by Side In the Garden of Prayer @Forest Lawn/ Lauderdale Memorial Gardens Cemetery Fort Lauderdale, FL, Asking price $1500.00 OBO for both lots (includes transfer fee) Cemetery value $1995.00 each. Contact: Sandra 386-804-6354 Two Mausoleum Crypts Abbey of Faith, space 13 and 14 Deltona Memorial Gardens, Orange City FL. Valued at $12,000 will sell for $6,000.00 Prayer Level Contact: William 386-789-6419 Two Funeral Niches at Deltona Memorial Gardens, Abby of Hope building side by side, eye level facing the garden. Includes opening/ closing plate with name, dates & Urns for your ashes. Worth over $6000. Selling for $2000. Contact Susan: 386-275-5580 2 Cemetery Lots, side by side, in the Veterans section of Glen Haven Memorial Park in Winter Park FL. Selling for $4995 each now, will sell both for $5000. This is for Veterans Only. Contact: Thora 407-474-0251
2 Cemetery Lots and Vaults side by side. Chapel Hills Garden, Dade City, FL ($4,580.00 Value) Asking $2000 Contact Vickie: 386-717-4369 Friends of Deltona Library Used Book Store Open daily with great bargains including large print, magazines, books on CDs, movie DVDs and books for the Grandkids 25-50 cents. Ask about free classes.386-624-8767 Zingo Electric Panel Box Breakers Used: Singles $25, Doubles $45, 15 - 20 - 30 & 40 Amps. Contact: Larry 386-801-5837. Wheelchair, med size great condition $75, Cane w/ 4 prongs, new $15. Walker, new $20. Contact M. Rosa 386-860-0170. Misc Items: Brass Disc - For Wall or Table $50, Various Original Oil Painting Tropical Landscape - Cuban Painter from Bella Artes/Havana from $150. - $900, Two Ottomans-$20 Each Artificial House Plants in Baskets - $10, 16” TV or Desk Computer Screen - $45, Upscale Vintage Clothing and Jewelry, USA Commercial/Residential Flag 6’ X 10’ (pole not included) $75.00 All or Part, Leave message - Contact: Cira at 386-532-1777 Pride Black Leather Power Lift Chair. Pristine condition, $600.00. Please contact Debbie 407-3218736 Men’s bicycle 1974 Schwinn Varsity $200 - Excellent Condition Contact: Anthony at 386-740-8808. 2013 Chrysler Town & Country Van Excellent for Patient Transportation 25K miles like new, White with Black Leather Seats, 7 Passenger Dual Overhead DVD’s & AC’s Asking $20,000. Contact: Bob 407-3519422
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Health Screenings Monthly Health Screenings Summit Medical Office Building 386917-5155 2nd Tuesday of each month, Ste. 211 - 7 - 9:00 AM December 8 (12 hour fasting required for some screenings)
Fitness Osho Meditation Bamboo Arts Center 386-956-1329 or 386-277-2069 7 – 9:00 AM Call for Dates Zumba Orange City Wava Bldg 386-775-3121 9:15 – 10:00 AM Call for Dates
Support Groups Located at Aging Tree Vitas Healthcare Memorial Service 3 - 4:00 PM December 2 Bereavement Support Group 2 – 3:00 PM December 15 Alzheimer’s Support Group 11 AM - 12:00 PM December 16 Coffee and Conversation 11 AM– 12:00 PM December 30 Located at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial Cancer Institute RSVP or Questions 386-917-5852 Breast Cancer Support Group 5 – 6:00 PM December 8 Cancer Support Group 5 – 6:00 PM December 17 Men’s Cancer Support Group 2 - 3:00 PM December 16 Cancer Survivorship Support Group 5 – 6:00 PM December 22 Look Good Feel Better Call 1-800-227-2345 Support Groups Located at Florida Hospital DeLand Cancer Center RSVP or Questions 386-943-7160 Men’s Cancer Support Group 2 - 3:00 PM December 1 Cancer Survivor Support Group 5 - 6:00 PM December 8 Cancer Support Group 5 – 6:00 PM December 16 Breast Cancer Support Group 5 - 6:00 PM December 28 Look Good Feel Better Call 1-800-227-2345
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