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s the holiday season is now upon us, I would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah and Happy New Year. As you may have noticed, Aging Tree Illustrated has changed its name. Our goal has always been to provide educational content that supports you to help make better decisions.

Well, now we have taken things a step further. We are continuing to provide educational information in our articles but in addition, we are now becoming Aging Tree Illustrated’s "Legacy" Magazine and for good reason.

There is no better time of year than the holidays and the New Year, to contemplate good fortune, great love, and hosts of family traditions and memories. Which made me ask myself, what’s in a legacy? Sure, it’s the things we inherit such as money and heirlooms. However, what we are truly capable of ensuring we forever leave behind? An everlasting legacy is one in which an idea, concept, or tradition is passed from one generation to the next. A good legacy leaves a family proud and eager to enlist younger generations to the good fortune of knowing something familiar or a sense of pride. After all, our legacy is truly the only part of us we leave behind. It is our mark here on this planet. It is our stamp on the universe that says, “I was here” and “I had purpose”. Perhaps it says, “I have loved with all of my heart”, “I have done my best”, or “I have been a faithful servant”.

All-in –all, our personal legacy truly gives meaning to our lives.

Have you considered what your legacy will be? Does your family share a famous or meaningful legacy? Please share it with us so we can enrich the lives of others with this gift. We believe that our nation’s seniors are living legacies. Sharing stories of trial, tribulation, glory and interest, but most of all, the living legacy these stories provide that can be passed on to a new generation. We hope you enjoy!

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What's in Your Medicine Cabinet?

Part 3: Vitamins and Supplements

By Cheree M. Albert MSN, ARNP, CPNP

In this last part of our three-part series titled “What’s in Your Medicine Cabinet?” We're talking about Vitamins and Supplements. Check out the October and November issues in this series: 6 Concerns for Your Prescribed Meds and Over the Counter Medications as well as the companion articles in the Living Well Branch for more information on this important topic.

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week does not go by without one of my clients asking if there is a supplement they can take for their symptoms. Perhaps you have wondered about this too, since it seems there is something for everything. An estimated more than one-third of all Americans take a multivitamin supplement (MVM).

This is big business as sales of dietary supplements in 2014 totaled an estimated $36.7 billion ($14.3 billion-MVM containing).

Given the increasing popularity and marketing strategies attached to this growing trend let’s have a conversation about common questions surrounding quality, safety and efficacy.

What is a dietary supplement?

The Dietary Supplement and Education Act of 1994 considers supplements to include herbals (botanical products), complementary nutritionals (ex. Amino acids) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). Homeopathic products or topically administered herbals are often used by consumers for complementary health but do not

fall under the regulatory definition of dietary supplements.

Who oversees the quality, safety and efficacy of these supplements? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has oversight of dietary supplements though the regulatory framework differs from that for prescription or overthe-counter drugs. Manufacturers of dietary supplements containing products that were introduced after October 15, 1994 are required to notify the FDA before marketing and to provide a rationale for the safety of the ingredients often historical use. What is often surprising is that neither safety testing nor FDA approval is required before marketing. You may be familiar with the disclaimer present on supplement labels which states “These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease”. This is consistent with the National Institute of Health fact sheet updated on July 8, 2015 that states that multivitamins do not appear to reduce overall chronic disease risk

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though several nutrients included might benefit certain population groups.

With no requirement for safety testing or FDA approval how can I tell if a supplement is safe?

If a dietary supplement is found to be unsafe the FDA can have the manufacturer remove the product from the market. There is criticism that the laws governing recall are not strong enough. A study of product recalls published in 2013 in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that 274 supplements recalled by the FDA between 2009 and 2012 contained banned drugs. A 2014 report found that more than two thirds of the supplements purchased six months after the recall still contained the banned drugs.

Post market reporting of adverse events is required for only the most serious events including those resulting in hospitalization, significant disability or death.

Unlike prescription and over the counter medications there are no requirements to identify adverse events on the dietary supplement packaging.

RDAs, AIs and DVs: what do they mean and how do I know what is the right daily amount for each vitamin or mineral? Whole food sources for our vitamins and minerals is ideal given the inability for lab created supplements to replicate the phytonutrients and synergy of these as found in cont. pg 10 |8|

food. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academy of Sciences set the Recommended Daily Allowances (RDAs) for selected nutrients and where no RDA is established the IOM has developed Adequate Intake levels (AIs). The Daily Values (DVs) are set by the FDA and were updated in July of 2016. The DVs may not still reflect the latest intake recommendations by the IOM as the large manufacturers and small manufacturers have been given until January 1 of 2020 and 2021, respectively to update their labels with the new DVs. Is it possible to get too much of a nutrient? Yes, which is why the Upper Tolerable Intake Levels (ULs) were set by the IOM. This means that there is an increased risk for adverse events when the UL is exceeded. There are times when the UL may be exceeded based on the specific medical

treatment needs supervised by a health care professional. This is an important area for public education as the “more is better” belief may be applied to vitamins and minerals. Thoughts that “the excess will just be excreted” assumes that kidney function will be sufficient. Recently upon review of my client’s vitamin C intake we discovered an excess well above the UL of 2000mg. Her dietary intake from food was more than sufficient with an RDA of 75 mg for her age, though food sources of vitamins do not cause the adverse effects experienced with lab created compounds. These side effects can include nausea, vomiting, heartburn, inflammation that might damage the esophagus (esophagitis), a blockage that keeps food or liquid from passing through your small intestine or large intestine (intestinal obstruction), stomach cramps, fatigue, headache, sleepiness, diarrhea, insomnia and skin flushing.

In some people, oral use of vitamin C can cause kidney stones.

Long-term use of oral vitamin C supplements over the UL can Thank you for your trust and the increase the risk opportunity to serve in 2017 of significant side effects. High levels of vitamin C might interfere with the results of certain tests, Real Solutions for Individuals, such as stool Families and Business tests for occult blood or glucose Cheree M. Albert MSN, ARNP, CHC screening tests.

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nationally representative sample of emergency departments from 2004 through 2013 revealed that dietary supplements were implicated in an average of 23,000 emergency department visits and 2000 hospitalizations annually.

Children, millennials (ages 20-34) and seniors are reportedly most at risk with seniors most likely to be hospitalized. Child resistant packaging is not required for dietary supplements except for iron, though it was iron supplements that scored second in unsupervised ingestion by children.

Weight loss supplements were most implicated in the 20-34 age group. Swallowing issues were implicated in many of the seniors.

What can I do to limit unwanted side effects? Even though this is an unregulated industry you can make safe and effective decisions related to your choices for supplements. As always communicate with health care professionals about what you are taking and the need for additional supplements. Here is a partial list of what I teach my clients to consider when adding a supplement to their plan for health: 1. Is the product NSF® Certified and/or Certified for Sport™?

This voluntary certification assures that there are no undeclared ingredients in the product that are not listed on the label. Is there additional quality assurance testing to assure that there are no contaminants or bacteria? How frequently is that testing done?

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3. Are there mega doses of selected ingredients above the Upper Tolerable Intake Levels (ULs)?

4. Does the supplement contain "whole foods" or food concentrates which are the closest to the nutrients from foods in nature? Does it have a food label or a supplement label?

5. Does the manufacturer make fantastic claims about their product? If you hear or see the words "miracle," "cure," "ancient remedy," "secret formula," and testimonials about diseases that were cured take caution. It is one thing for an individual to share their personal experience with a supplement and quite another to make testimonials in direct contradiction to the disclaimer present on the label.

6. Ask to see the research. Primary research, conducted on people who are taking the same product that is in the bottle you have purchased, is not required by the FDA or other organizations like is required for prescription pharmaceuticals. I always ask to review this type of research on any vitamins and supplements I recommend. Surprisingly there may be very little, if any documentation of quality or efficacy. There may be borrowed research, for example a product contains vitamin C so the claim is that their product will perform the same as referenced in the research, though none was conducted on their product. Where the research is published is also important. Independent, third party, double blind placebo control research, published in peer reviewed medical journals vs private publications, provides the framework to ensure that the data is credible and collected without bias. The Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Journal of Clinical Periodontology, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise and the Journal of the American College of Nutrition are some examples.

According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, “nutritional needs should be met primarily from foods. Foods in nutrient-dense forms contain essential vitamins and minerals and also dietary fiber and other naturally occurring substances that may have positive health effects”. Vitamins and mineral supplements can play an important role in meeting nutritional requirements when a medical condition requires more than can be met with food alone. Become an informed and empowered consumer when this is the case to ensure that you are receiving optimal benefit from this investment in your health.

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he smell of fresh ground coffee. The fragrance of lilac blooms. The powder-fresh scent of a grandbaby.

All of these smells can evoke powerful reactions, as we often associate various scents with people, places, feelings, and memories.

thing from freshening a room to relieving physical maladies.

But the use of essential oils is far from a new trend. In fact, “essential oils can be traced back more than 4,000 years.”3 According to doTERRA, one of the leading essential oil companies, essential oils give plants their distinctive smells,

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Aromatic

The aromatic method is commonly used and a good introduction to essential oils. The delivery method could be via a diffusing device or a few drops in the palm or on a cotton ball that is placed near the nose and mouth in order to inhale the scent.

Topical

Clark explains essential oils can be applied to the feet, ears, chest, back of neck, or other troubled areas. To avoid skin sensitivity, the essential oil is mixed with a “carrier oil” such as coconut oil. A few drops of peppermint essential oil, for example, can be added to a carrier oil, then massaged into achy joints.

Internal Why does this happen?

“Incoming smells are first processed by the olfactory bulb, which...has direct connections to two brain areas that are strongly implicated in emotion and memory…this may be why olfaction, more than any other sense, is so successful at triggering emotions and memories.”1 The power of scent literally has been bottled--and not only in the form of your favorite perfume or aftershave.

Essential oils—which are naturally occurring, volatile aromatic compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants2--are being bottled, sold, and used for every-

protect plants, and play a role in plant pollination. “In addition to their intrinsic benefits to plants and their beautiful fragrance, essential oils have long been used for food preparation, beauty treatment, and health-care practices.”4 Today, people use essential oils to help alleviate everything from anxiety to headaches. Depending on the scent, diffused essential oils, for example, can encourage such responses as relaxation or increased energy. doTERRA Wellness Advocate and Educator Hope Clark explains that pure essential oils are used both singularly and in complex blends via three methods: aromatic, topical, and internal.5

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While the benefits are questioned and still being researched, Clark says, certain high-quality, pure essential oils can be ingested.

One drop of oil in a glass of water is believed to cleanse and purify the body. NOTE: It’s imperative to check with a healthcare provider before ingesting essential oils to avoid interactions with over-thecounter and prescription medications.

Essential oils are widely available. Be aware, however, that quality matters. You’ll see it in the heftier price tag, but more important, in its potential benefits.

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Do you avoid using your phone because hearing difficulties make it hard to understand the person on the other end of the line? For many Americans the telephone conversation – once an important part of everyday life – has become a thing of the past. Because they can’t understand what is said to them on the phone, they’re often cut off from friends, family, doctors and caregivers. Now, thanks to innovative technology there is finally a better way.

Sourcing & Potency. The sourcing of the plant matters when it comes to how effective the oil will be. Plants that are skillfully grown and carefully harvested in the global locations where they thrive best are the ones that give us the most potent and therapeutically beneficial oils.

Purity & Testing. Low-quality essential oils can contain pesticides, chemical residues, synthetic fillers, and other additives that compromise the effectiveness of the essential oil. However, when an oil’s integrity has been carefully maintained and the oil has been rigorously tested using third-party testing facilities to certify that there are no impurities, that is a sign of a higher-quality product.

“The Food and Drug Administration categorizes essential oil as a fragrance,” says Clark. “Companies aren’t required to disclose the ingredients.”

Clark urges people to carefully read the labels, but says, unfortunately, “100%” on a label is no guarantee of quality; for example, a company could name its lavender essential oil “100% Lavender Oil.” Even though the bottle must contain 1-10% lavender oil, that 100% in the name does not have to represent the true percentage

of oil or the level of the oil’s actual quality.

Some companies do set and self-impose high standards. doTERRA, says Clark, has third-party tested and trademarked its essential oils as “certified pure therapeutic grade.”

Clark says it’s also important to become self aware and notice patterns during use.

“You can’t just make a blanket statement that lavender essential oil [used aromatically] is good for everyone with anxiety,” she explains. “That’s a starting point, but you need to allow for your own body’s interpretation in regard to the types of oils and proportions.”

Clark’s father, who is in his 80s and suffers with COPD and asthma, topically applies a doTERRA essential oil “respiratory blend” designed to open airways. He applies this blend directly to his chest as needed throughout day. In addition, he uses a pain relief blend on his legs to alleviate cramps and frankincense and cypress essential oils on the bottoms of his feet to encourage circulation. Finally, he puts a drop of frankincense under the tongue to enhance brain health.

Most essential in the use of essential oils? Clark says, educate yourself!

Essential Oils 101

If you would like to start using essential oils, Clark recommends these first steps: 1. First identify the health issue you would like to address. For instance, do you want to improve your mood, mental clarity, or joint inflammation?

2. Look for a natural-minded community in your area.

This will help you become more educated in the use of essential oils.

3. Essential oils, also referred to as plant-based medicine, is powerful, says Clark, but know that this is just one part of a holistic lifestyle.

If you’re still eating cheeseburgers every day, even the best essential oil in the world will be limited in how it can help you.

4. Find a high-quality source of essential oils, and research how to use them well by reading reliable online sources.

5. Buy from a high-quality distributor.

Additional Sources

www.sourcetoyou.com www.aromaticscience.com Modern Essentials: A Contemporary Guide to the Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils 1. https://www.psychologytoday.

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Farewell 2017, Hello 2018 Your Computer: Scams, Repairs, Viruses & Training COMPUTER BRANCH

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s we approach the end of another year, I would like to review some critical issues we have covered this year.

ONE – Please remember Microsoft (or any other company associated with them) WILL NEVER

COLD CALL YOU! If you receive a call about your computer running slow or it needs an update – HANG UP THE PHONE IMMEDIATELY – it’s a ‘SCAM’, plain and simple. Reputable hardware and software companies simply do not make unsolicited phone calls to check your computer! I have heard about this happening 5 times in the last year and the victim(s) who fell for this scam lost an average of $375.00!

TWO – If you think your computer needs work, get a second estimate! It may be inconvenient, but you can save hundreds of dollars.

You do not necessarily need a new computer if you believe yours is not operating ‘up to par’. All you may really need is a good, deep and thorough cleaning. Computers that are no more than 7 years old can be brought back to a reliable performance level with a proper

cleaning. To be honest, we seniors may not need all the ‘bells and whistles’ that a new system may have, but, we may want them.

THREE – If you are not paying for virus protection, your computer may not be protected! Even though some virus programs offer to scan your system for free, they may not be doing a respectable job – they scan at a very high level and may not detect a potential problem.

Also keep in mind, ‘malware and viruses’ are NOT THE SAME. Make sure you have a tool that detects both.

Some are free, some are a little more expensive than others, but which ever one you choose, make sure you check to see if that software addresses both ‘malware’ and ‘viruses’.

FOUR – If you are looking for computer training, ask what the

By Christopher Theodore class will cover. You may only need a few hours vs. a week-long class. Also ask if there is any additional support after the class. The best training is ‘one on one’ that is tailored to your needs. Most organizations or higher learning intuitions offer classes that are broad programs about the entire computer (hardware and software), where all you may need is some additional, to the point instruction on issues that you are having trouble understanding or working with.

For more information about Computer Training or to have Onon-One Windows 10 Computer Training Contact Aging Tree at 866-320-8803 and schedule your training today.

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Jason Welch ARNP and Dr. Blasik envisioned Dermatology on the Spot as a comprehensive clinic to meet all aspects of skin care with the convenience of being mobile. Our mobile clinic provides skin exams, biopsies, surgeries and radiation treatments for skin cancer at the convenience of coming to your community. We are proud to offer our patients a gentler less invasive way to treat skin cancer with 94% cure rates. Introducing SRT100. This is a device which uses SUPERFICIAL Radiation to destroy the skin cancer with painless treatment sessions.

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INSIDE ADVISOR Legal - Medicaid Long-Term Care Benefits ‘Tis Better to Give than Receive, but … It’s the giving season.

Whichever holiday you celebrate, most enjoy showing their affection by giving gifts to loved ones. For larger families, these gifts can amount to a lot of money each year.

And that’s wonderful, but if you might need to apply for Medicaid long-term care benefits, you need to be careful. Giving away money or property can jeopardize your eligibility. Here’s why you need to speak with an experienced elder care/elder law attorney about gifting.

If you give assets away to someone other than your spouse with-

in five years before applying for long-term Medicaid, you might be ineligible for benefits. Medicaid pays for some or all your care at home, in an Assisted Living Community, or in a Nursing Home.

The length of time you’ll be ineligible depends upon how much you give away. Even small gifts affect eligibility. The 2017 IRS rules allow gifts up to $14,000 a year, but Medicaid rules allow the government to deny benefits anyway.

And there is no exception for gifts to charities. So, gifts for holidays, weddings, birthdays, and graduations could all cause ineligibility. If you buy something for a friend or relative, this could also result in a denial.

If you face this problem, you can overcome it, but you’ll need help. To overcome a denial, you’ll

By Scott A. Selis, Esq.

2016 Elder Law Attorney of the Year

have to prove by “clear and convincing evidence” that the purpose of the gift had nothing to do with becoming eligible for Medicaid. “Clear and Convincing” is almost the same as “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt.”

So, before giving away assets or property, check with your elder law attorney to ensure that it won't affect your Medicaid eligibility.

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INSIDE ADVISOR

Health Wise

“For it is in Giving that we receive” – Francis of Assisi How many times did you tell your kids, “It’s better to give than to receive”? Turns out, people with giving hearts are happier and live longer. According to a professor at Stony Brook University in New York, “giving generates as much in the way of health benefits as diet and physical activity”. Contemplating generosity can even boost your immunity. A Harvard study showed that peo-

ple that watched a movie about Mother Teresa had a surge in protective antibodies. In another study, MRI studies were taken of people’s brain pleasure centers lighting up when they thought about charities they wanted to donate to.

Would you like an opportunity to “give”? In our community, we have many seniors who are alone during the holidays. They receive

By Kim Denoff

no visits, they receive no gifts. Aging Tree is sponsoring The Giving Tree, to benefit seniors in need.

It’s so easy to help. Simply drop off an unwrapped gift for a senior in need. Requested gift items are lap desks, small blankets, music boxes, plastic snow globes, cardigan sweaters. Aging Tree will ensure the gifts are distributed to our senior friends.

We also need your help in identifying those in need. That is “giving” too! If you know of a senior in need, please let us know by calling 386-774-2446. Help us make the holidays special for all of our senior friends. You will be healthier for it!

Wishing you a blessed, happy and healthy holiday with your families!

Please drop off gifts to the Aging Tree store, located in the Kohl’s plaza 985 Harley Strickland Blvd, Suite 100 Orange City.

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HealthMed Solutions, Inc. It's that jolly time of the year...

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It’s that time of the year when we break out all the decorations, and the radio is playing our favorite songs. We just finished Thanksgiving dinner and are getting ready for the jolly man himself to make his annual visit. The holidays are a time when we buy gifts for each other and exchange warm thoughts. HealthMed wants to remind you that there are many items that could make great gifts such as a new scooter or even just a special medicine case. There are all sorts of great helpers that can make life easier and if you want to give a gift that is cherished every day what a better way to be thought of than making a difficult task like getting out of a chair or opening a jar a less painful experience.

Another friendly reminder that as the end of the year approaches so does the expiration of your Health Savings Accounts, while not all accounts start over every year many do. Remember you put your hard-earned money aside and if you don’t use it the HSA company will. We have many great items like blood pressure cuffs, heating pads, ice packs, compression socks and even scooters and lift chairs. All these items are covered by the HSA and can prevent you from surrendering that hard-earned cash with nothing to show for it.

Adding to the end of the year excitement and just a few days away are the return of insurance deductibles, so if you need something from your doctor, medical supply company, nursing compa-

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By Scott Guimond ny, or other medical need you may want to squeeze it in between the turkey and the presents.

HealthMed would like to wish you and your family a very happy holiday season and to let you know we are here for you when you need us. We also want to thank all our customers for trusting us to help with your needs throughout this year.

HealthMed will be closed on Christmas Day and again on New Year’s Day. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Aging Tree by calling 1-866-320-8803. We are all here to help with our expertise to make things safer and create a simpler lifestyle.

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VITAS Healthcare

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Give Yourself the Gift of Kindness As if the loss of a loved one weren’t enough to bear, grieving during the most celebratory time of the year can be overwhelming.

The first step in coping with grief at the holidays is to acknowledge that the season will be difficult. Remember, too, that anticipating holiday stress can sometimes be more difficult than the holiday itself.

Here are some tips for readying yourself for the season ahead: Rethink your routine. Remind yourself that this year is different.

You don’t have to do things the way you always did them just for the sake of tradition.

Accept help. Ask family or friends to help cook, shop,

decorate, etc. Consider shopping by phone, internet or catalogs this year to save time and unnecessary aggravation.

Spend time with loved ones.

Let family and friends know of any intended changes in your holiday routine, but don’t isolate yourself.

Allow yourself to feel joy, sadness, anger; allow yourself to grieve. There is no right or wrong way to deal with loss.

Experiencing joy and laughter does not mean you have forgotten your loved one.

The best way to cope with a difficult holiday season is to plan ahead, get support from others and take it easy.

For more information about VITAS Healthcare, call 866-7596695, or visit VITAS.com.

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In the middle of the night, in the middle of a holiday dinner or in the middle of a four-day weekend, VITAS is here to admit a patient, answer a question, visit a family or send a nurse to the bedside of a seriously ill patient.

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GIVE THE GIFT OF TRANSPORTATION Transportation is a crucial element to living in today’s society. It ensures access to essential services such as medical care and grocery shopping.

The availability of adequate transportation enables riders to live independently in their communities and helps to prevent isolation and the possible need for long-term care placement. Since many seniors do not drive, they must rely on family and friends to provide much of their transportation.

With Votran, transportation once again becomes a safe and independent activity.

This holiday, give the gift of independence with a Votran bus pass. Value passes are a great gift, and are available for different time periods of one-day, three-day, seven-day, and thirty-one day. You can order them online too—just visit the Fares and Passes page at votran.org. A pass will not expire until it reaches the time limit that is established after the first use. For example, when boarding with a one-day pass for the first time, it will be stamped with the date and time; then you can use it for an unlimited number of rides for the next 24 hours.

Whether you are looking for yourself, a family member or a friend, Votran offers 3 unique services to best meet your needs– Fixed Route Service, Gold Service (by application only) and FLEX Service for the New Smyrna Beach area.

Votran aims to make traveling easy for all passengers. Votran's multi-ride/multi-day value passes, different service options, Votran MyStop app and Vo to Go texting service help riders get to their destination with no fuss or confusion. With Vo to Go and MyStop Mobile, Votran puts convenience in the palm of your hand.

To learn more about all the convenient tools and services Votran offers, visit Votran.org.

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TRAVEL BRANCH

Aging Tree Travel Adventures

Travel Smart: Traveling for the Holidays

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bout a month or so ago I wrote an article just hours before I departed on my journey to South Africa. This month, I am writing this column in just under 16 hours before I take my Annual Thanksgiving Cruise. I literally cannot wait to go on this cruise! I have a group of 70 going with me from Volusia County (primarily) and we are splitting between two buses to make our way to Miami tomorrow.

I am often asked why I travel for the holidays, the answer is simple: All of the enjoyment, none of the mess! You see, I am the cook in my family. I love to make a huge family dinner and have everyone over. But my house never looks the same after everyone leaves. Thanksgiving Cruising is a tradition my own family started over 15 years ago Where you can travel the in which we vowed to go on vacation every year for this holiday to enjoy fun in the sun, but always

sit down around a dinner table together.

Common questions about travBy Amanda M. Vallone eling for the holidays: Can my whole family go?

Do they still have traditional • Of course! Holidays are a holiday meals? great reason to vacation to• Yes, the cruise lines and regether. Depending on the sorts know you are traveling for your major holiday. Be cruise line or resort you travel it Christmas, Thanksgiving, with or to most are very famiNew Year’s...They have a Celly friendly. Just remember to ebration and a special meal look early, plan ahead, and prepared for you: turkey, stay organized. stuffing, cranberry and all.

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Since 1928, Halifax Health has been committed to providing compassionate and expert medical care. Halifax Health’s medical providers are leading the way in innovative, high-quality care utilizing the most advanced technologies and clinical treatments available to achieve the very best clinical outcomes for patients.

Halifax Health is the only healthcare system in the area to be awarded the Consumer Choice #1 Most Preferred Hospital for more than 20 consecutive years. Halifax Health has also been recognized by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in the United States, as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures.

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Whatever holiday traditions you celebrate, sharing with family and friends is the heart & soul of the season. When you live at an Independent Senior Living Apartment Community and/or an Assisted Living Apartment Community, sharing & experiencing new wonderful traditions is at your door step. And there are plenty of choices for an active social life so attend a little or a lot.

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• Have a Cup Of Christmas Tea Party • Bring out the old holiday family photos for a trip down memory lane and share with family & friends • Decorate, Decorate, Decorate • Watch a classic holiday movie

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It’s A Wonderful Life with Jimmy Stewart White Christmas with Bing Crosby Miracle on 34th Street with Natalie Wood Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn with Fred Astaire & Bing Crosby A Christmas In Connecticut with Barbara Stanwyck A Christmas Story A Charlie Brown Christmas Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer How The Grinch Stole Christmas

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Social Security

Social Security's Gift to Children is Security During the holiday season, most of us, regardless of religion or beliefs, focus on the children we love. Caring for children is one of the best ways to safeguard the future. And we at Social Security know a thing or two about helping children.

The application for a Social Security number and card is sometimes overlooked in the paperwork that parents fill out in preparation for a child’s birth.

Typically, the hospital will ask new mothers if they want to apply for a Social Security number for their newborn as part of the birth registration process. This is the easiest and fastest way to apply. The Social Security card typically arrives about a week to ten days after that little bundle of joy! You can learn about Social Security numbers for children by reading our publication, Social Security Numbers for Children, available at www.socialsecurity. gov/pubs.

A child needs a Social Security number if he or she is going to have a bank account, if a relative is buying savings bonds for the child, if the child will have medical coverage, or if the child will receive government services.

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number for a child to claim him or her on your tax returns.

If you wait to apply, you will have to visit a Social Security office and you’ll need to: • Complete an Application for a Social Security Card (Form SS-5); • Show us original documents proving your child’s U.S. citizenship, age, and identity; and • Show us documents proving your identity.

A child age 12 or older requesting an original Social Security number must appear in person for the interview, even though a parent or guardian will sign the application on the child’s behalf.

Children with disabilities are among our most vulnerable citizens. Social Security is dedicated to helping those with qualifying disabilities and their families through the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. To qualify for SSI: • The child must have a physical or mental condition, or a combination of conditions, resulting in “marked and severe functional limitations.” This means that the condition(s) must severely limit your child’s activities;

By Harry Martinez Social Security Manager in DeLand, FL • The child’s condition(s) must be severe, last for at least 12 months, or be expected to result in death; and • The child must not be working and earning more than the Substantial Gainful Activity limit ($1,180 a month in 2018).

If your child’s condition(s) does not result in “marked and severe limitations,” or does not result in those limitations lasting for at least 12 months, your child will not qualify for SSI. Family resources are also considered. If the parents of the child or children have more resources than are allowed, then the child or children will not qualify for SSI. You can read more about children’s benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/EN-05-10026. pdf.

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For those participating in VA healthcare, the pharmacy at the Daytona Beach VA outpatient clinic can be a helpful benefit, but still, sometimes we don’t always have transportation or a lot of time to wait.

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It’s easy to get started and saves many people much time and effort. While there may be a small co-pay for certain types of delivered medications, the cost is negligible in comparison to driving from our region to one of Florida’s military bases or waiting an hour or more at a clinic to accomplish the same thing.

Receiving medications by mail helps the veteran and the VA. Not only can a veteran spend their time on more leisurely tasks, but VA facilities benefit from reduced patient levels, increased parking, less sensitive inventory to control and for those veterans that continue to use the pharmacy services at the VA clinic, the wait times become much shorter due to decreased demand at those locations.

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In addition to the office locations listed, Volusia County Veterans Services has re-established a temporary home in Daytona Beach. Due to storm damage at the prior location, Veterans Services has moved to Room #505, 1845 Holsonback Dr. Daytona Beach, FL 32117. The office is located in the same building as the Florida Department of Health. At this time, only appointments can be seen at this office. Please call 386-254-4646 for appointment scheduling.

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Seniors on Sunrail Winter Park Daycation 3rd Wednesday of Each Month January 17, 8:30AM see page 20

Orange City Senior Center Wava Hall Schedule of Events 386-775-3121 Florida Hospital Fish Memorial Diabetes Nutrition Education Class,to find out cost and to sign up Call Glenna at 386-917-5271 Free Computer Check-ups & Cleanings Starting at 1 pm Call for Details 866-320-8803 One on One Computer Training Available All Month long - Call for info 866-320-8803

Community Events THE ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC FOCUS: TOUCH OF GENIUS MON, DEC. 4, 2017 7:00 PM Call for more info 407-770-0071 or check online orlandophil.org/tickets

Located at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial Cancer Institute, RSVP or Questions 386-917-5526 Breast Cancer Support Group, 5 - 6:00 PM Cancer Survivorship Support Group, 5 - 6:00 PM Look Good Feel Better, Call 1-800-227-2345 Located at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial Diabetes Support Group, 9AM - 10:00 AM

Educational Support

Check www.agingtree.com/events

Located at Aging Tree, sponsored by VITAS Healthcare Living From Here/Time for Conversation - 1st Thursday of each month at 2 - 3:00 PM Alzheimer’s Support Group - 3rd Wed. of each month at 11AM - 12PM

Located at Florida Hospital DeLand Cancer Center, RSVP or Questions 386-943-7160 All Cancer Support Group, 5 - 6:00 PM Women’s Cancer Support Group, 5 - 6:00 PM Men’s Cancer Support Group, 5 - 6:00 PM Look Good Feel Better, Call 1-800-227-2345 Florida Hospital Fish Memorial, 5th Floor Classroom, RSVP or Info, Jenna at 386-917-5702.

Spine and Joint “Prehab” Class Every Thursday 9:30 - 11:00 am, Support Group for Patients Undergoing Total Joint and Spinal Surgery

Health Screenings Monthly Health Screenings 2nd Tuesday of each month, Deltona Health Park, Conference Rm, 1745 Sterling Silver Blvd., Deltona, FL 32725–7 - 9:00 AM No Appointment Necessary Available Testing: PSA(Prostate Screening(Blood Test) $21, Colon cancer screening kit $4 Cholesterol $7, *Glucose $7, Glucose & Cholesterol $12, Glucose & Glycohemoglobin (HgA1C) $20, Vitamin D $20, *Lipid Panel(Cardiac Risk Profile) $15 (Lipid Panel includes cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL and Risk Ratio) *12 hour fast required- water only Payment accepted in the form of Cash or Check only.

For more information, please call 386-917-5155

Is Assisted Living the

Answer?

Get free advice at Aging Tree 866-320-8803

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BUSINESS BRANCH

Business Spotlight

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The vast number of loyal customers that Husse has all over the world shows that our guarantee of second to none products and our high-quality production process is above satisfactory.

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IN THE KITCHEN

Recipe

Italian Bow Knot with Sprinkles Cookies Each year on Cookie Day, we make these cookies. We can thank Aunt Anita for this recipe. They are a favorite because they are not too sweet and not your run of the mill cookie. They take a little time but are so worth it! You will need a surface to roll the dough on. I have my mother's maple cutting board and it is such fun to use and think of her. You will need an heavy duty mixer for this. I use my kitchen-aid with a dough hook.

By Lisa Buckner

DIRECTIONS:

Cream oil and sugar; Add beaten eggs; Mix baking powder with 2 cups of flour and add to mixture Keep adding flour a cup at a time until the last cup; then add a ¼ Photo Credit: https://i.pinimg. cup at a time letting the com/736x/2c/97/8e/2c978ec204149063aflour totally mix in before 4928390cac989c1--italadding more ian-foods-italian-desserts.jpg Stop flour when dough pulls from the sides of the bowl Lightly oil surface to roll cookies on with olive oil Scoop a meatball size amount of dough and roll out with flat fingers of both hands moving out to the side making a thick "pencil" of dough about ½" in diameter. Cut in 6" increment and make a shoelace type knot. Keep it loose. Don't work dough too long or cookies will be too dense.

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Your Garden is Waiting.

Halifax Health - Center for Hand Surgery is the area’s destination for highly specialized hand surgeons available around the clock to treat patients with hand, wrist and elbow injuries.

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Days of Month National

Special, Wacky Days & Holidays

1st • Pie Day • Eat a Red Apple Day • Faux Fur Friday 2nd • Fritters Day • Mutt Day • Special Education Day 3rd • Roof Over Your Head Day 4th • Sock Day • Dice Day 5th • Sacher Torte Day • Bathtub Party Day • World Trick Shot Day 6th • Pawnbrokers Day • Gazpacho Day • St. Nicholas Day • Miners’ Day 7th • Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day • Cotton Candy Day 8th • Brownie Day • Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day 9th • Pastry Day • Weary Willie Day 10th • Dewey Decimal System Day • Human Rights Day • Nobel Prize Day 11th • Noodle Ring Day 12th

• Ambrosia Day • Gingerbread House Day • Poinsettia Day • Chanukah Begins 13th • Cocoa Day • Violin Day • Pick A Pathologist Pal Day 14th • Alabama Day • Bouillabaisse Day 15th • Wear Your Pearls Day • Cupcake/Lemon Cupcake Day • Cat Herders Day • Ugly Christmas Sweater Day 16th • Chocolate-Covered Anything Day • Barbie and Barney Backlash Day • Wreaths Across America Day 17th • Maple Syrup Day • Wright Brothers Day 18th • Roast Suckling Pig Day 19th • Hard Candy Day • Oatmeal Muffin Day 20th • Sangria Day 21st • French Fried Shrimp Day • Crossword Puzzle Day • Humbug Day • Winter Solstice • Yule

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• Re-Gifting 22nd • Date Nut Bread Day • Forefathers Day 23rd • Pfeffernusse Day • Roots Day 24th • Eggnog Day • Christmas Eve 25th • Pumpkin Pie Day • Christmas 26th • Candy Cane Day • Thank-you Note Day • Whiners Day 27th • Fruitcake Day 28th • Chocolate Candy Day • Card Playing Day • Holy Innocents Day • Pledge of Allegiance Day 29th • Pepper Pot Day • Tick Tock Day • No Interruptions Day 30th • Bicarbonate of Soda Day • Falling Needles Family Fest Day • Bacon Day 31st • Champagne Day • Make Up Your Mind Day • New Years Eve

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Senior Resource Directory of Screened Businesses Selis Elder Law of Florida Scott A. Selis 1-877-977-ELDER (3533) John B. Crowther, Atty. at Law John Crowther - 386-775-6179 Meeks Law Firm Coren Meeks - 386-738-3900 Gary S. Wright Gary Wright - 386-753-0280

Financial Services: ASB Financial Group Paulette Reed - 386-671-9150

Home Health Care Accepting Medicare & Insurance Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 386-917-5830 John Knox Village Home Health Jennifer Lincon 386-851-0093

Home Medical Equipment: HealthMed Solutions Scott Guimond - 386-774-2447

Hospice Care:

Capital Choice Financial Group Jeff Allebach - 386-804-6171

Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 1-800-404-1133

Sender Retreat Ana Randolph 386-734-4442

Miller Senior Services Marge Miller - 386-479-0724

VITAS Hospice Marie Nielsen-Jones, 386-679-3765

Stay For the Day Ana Randolph 386-851-0691

Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. Todd Myers - 407-805-0441 X 243

Insurance-Health:

Nancy Estocin Professional Guardian 407-221-5379

Carol Brown CSA Carol Brown - 386-848-0543

West Volusia Wealth Management Group PA- 386-259-3781

Humana Volusia/Flagler Meg Hutson - 386-663-1425 Debora Schmeltz 386-341-0168 Humana N. Carolina Christine MacDonald 386-479-4000

Adult Daycare Centers:

Aids for Daily Living: Medical Alert (“Help” Button) Aging Tree - 866-320-8803

Bracing: HealthMed Solutions Scott Guimond - 386-774-2447

Chiropractic: Lechmaier Family Chiropractic Center Dr. Chris Lechmaier - 386-775-3600

Construction/ Home Modification: Buckner Construction, Inc. #CGC057271 Tony Buckner 386-804-9564 Lisa Buckner 386-804-1981

Elder Law: Akin Law - Sherrille Akin, J.D., LLM 386-738-5599

Guardianship: Nancy Estocin Professional Guardian 407-221-5379

Hearing Aids, Screenings/Tests and Accessories: Hearing Healthcare Centers Lisa Jones, BC, HIS - 386-837-4849

Home Care-Private Pay: Aging Tree, LLC 866-320-8803 BrightStar Care - 386-233-9009 Concierge Care - Carmen Tulluis 386-295-5782 Senior Helpers (Volusia) Marjorie Marcus - 386-736-2227

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Independent Insurance Professionals Carl Thompson - 386-668-6203 Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. Todd Myers - 407-805-0441 X 243

Insurance-Long-Term: Capital Choice Financial Group Jeff Allebach - 386-804-6171 Independent Insurance Professionals Carl Thompson - 386-668-6203 Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. Todd Myers - 407-805-0441 X 243 West Volusia Wealth Management Group PA- 386-259-3781

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Lab Work: Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 386-917-5155

Massage Therapy: Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 386-917-5160 Lechmaier Family Chiropractic Center Dr. Chris Lechmaier - 386-775-3600

Medical Imaging: Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 386-917-7500 Advanced Imaging - 386-774-7226

Medical Services: Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 386-917-5000

Mental Health: Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 386-917-7610

Non-Profit Organizations: Barberville Pioneer Settlement Deborah West - 386-749-2959 DeLand Lions Foundation Wendy Wilson - 386-738-1020 Division of The Blind Mary Grant - 386-254-3803 ElderSource 888-242-4464 Family Health Source DeLand - 386-738-2422 Deltona - 386-532-0515 Pierson - 386-749-9449 Mainstreet DeLand Association Wayne Carter - 386-738-0649 Volunteers For Community Impact Lydia Abraham - 386-334-7826

Nursing Facilities-Skilled: Florida Lutheran, Good Samaritan Society - 386-738-5800 Majestic Oaks Lesly Mompoint - 386-775-0788 Ridgecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation LeeAnne Gallagher - 386-734-4334

Occupational Therapy: Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 386-917-5160 Majestic Oaks Lesly Mompoint - 386-775-0788

Pharmacies: Accardi Pharmacy Dr. Roger Accardi - 386-774-5800 Oak Park Senior Services Center 386-456-1500

Physical Therapy:

Pre-Arrangement Services: Lohman's Funeral Home - Tammy Ellenberg - Deltona 386-860-5900 DeLand - 386-736-0021 Tri-County Cremation & Funeral Home Michael Blickenstaff - 407-247-3076

Real-Estate Specialists: Century 21 Armstrong Team Realty Ray Armstrong - 386-789-2100 Charles Rutenberg Realty Terry Bailey, CRS, GRI 386-801-9300 ERA Grizzard Real Estate Sandra Otto, SRES - 386-804-0639 Kemp Realty Group Maureen Kemp 386-801-4276

Relocation/Movers Services: Wee Move Steve Osborne - 386-736-7181

Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 386-917-5160 Majestic Oaks Lesly Mompoint 386-775-0788

Physicians - Acupuncture Debra Gaffney, Ph.D. Acupuncture Physician 386-734-4126

Physicians - Primary Care: Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 1-866-328-6417

Physicians - Specialists Central FL Bone & Joint Institute 386-775-2012

Post Mastectomy Services: Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 386-917-5852

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Retirement CommunityAssisted Living: Alliance Community - 866-320-8803 Americare Assisted Living Inc. Waters Edge - 866-320-8803 Atria Park of Lake Forest 866-320-8803 Bella Senior Living - 866-320-8803 Bishops Glen Retirement Comm.

Linda Dixon - 386-226-9112 Blossoms Assisted Living I, LLC Gail Martini- 866-320-8803 Brookdale Facilities: Altamonte Springs - 866-320-8803 Conway- 866-320-8803 DeLand 386-736-8100 Dr. Phillips - 866-320-8803 Island Lake - 866-320-8803 Lake Mary - 866-320-8803 Lake Orienta - 866-320-8803 Longwood - 866-320-8803 Ocoee - 866-320-8803 Orange City Mary Sanguedolce-386-775-3518 Ormond Beach - 866-320-8803 Ormond Beach West Vivian Gardner - 386-672-8800 Oviedo - 866-320-8803 Palm Coast - 866-320-8803 Port Orange - 866-320-8803 Tuskawilla - 866-320-8803 Wekiwa Springs - 866-320-8803 Yorktowne - 866-320-8803

Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Assisted Living - 866-320-8803 Florida Lutheran Retirement Comm.

386-736-5872 Gold Choice Assisted Living & Memory Care Deltona 866-320-8803 Grand Villa of DeLand 386-738-5200 Grand Villa of Ormond Beach 866-320-8803 Horizon Assisted Living 866-320-8803

Retirement CommunityContinuing Care: Florida Lutheran Retirement Community 386-736-5872 John Knox Village (CCRC) 386-775-0788

Retirement CommunityIndependent Living:

Indigo Palms Assisted Living 866-320-8803

Villa Grande on Saxon Barb Hilton - 386-774-1234

Magnolia Manor Jean Prahl - 386-760-7174

Woodland Towers - 386-738-2700

Memory Lane Cottage 866-320-8803 Monastery Oaks Jerry Cutrona - 866-320-8803 New Smyrna Beach Assisted Living 866-320-8803 Oak Manor Joann Turnbull - 386-216-9661 Oak View Suites Kelly Garthwaite - 386-775-0788 Right Spirit Homecare, Inc. Estreneta Cammock - 386-532-9534 Rose Manor - 866-320-8803 Seafarers Landing - 866-320-8803 Selah Living, LLC - 866-320-8803 Sixma Seniors ALF - 866-320-8803 Southern Breeze Living, LLC 866-320-8803 Spruce Creek ALF, LLC 866-320-8803

Caring Hands AFCH Marie Timogene 386-747-2052

Summerhaven Assisted Living Greg Hopcraft - 386-668-3674 Timberlane Lodge - 866-320-8803

Central Park Villa - 866-320-8803

Tuscawilla Villa - 866-320-8803

Cloisters of DeLand Amanda McHugh - 386-822-6900 Coquina Assisted Living 866-320-8803 Coquina Cay - 866-320-8803 Coquina Cove - 866-320-8803

Woodland Towers - 386-738-2700

Specialty Services: Jade Serenity Spa Margaret Crowther - 386-775-0860

Speech Therapy: Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 386-917-5160

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)

Transportation ServicesNon-Emergency Medical Global-Aid Transportation, LLC Steven Jones 386-960-4455

Wound Care: Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 386-917-5547

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YOU DESERVE SENIOR-FOCUSED PRIMARY CARE

Senior-focused Primary Care means your doctor: • Takes the time to listen to your questions and concerns • Explains your care and treatment so that you understand • Works with your specialists for your overall care • Reminds you of preventive screenings and tests

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