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FROM THE ROOTS: Letter from the Editor.................................................................................................................................................4 FEATURE ARTICLE: Seniors and Sex - The Challenges and the Joys ................................................................................................6

PRODUCT BRANCH: Erectile Dysfunction Pumps - A Non-Surgical Alternative to ED: No Pills Required ................. 12 HEALTHY LIFESTYLES: Alzheimer’s Disease - A Major Public Health Concern ............................................................................ 14 LIVING WELL BRANCH: Primetime Health and Vitality - Share This Lifesaving Information.. ............................................. 16 BRANCHING OUT WITH VOTRAN: Get To Know Votran ..........................................................................................................17 SENIORS ON SUNRAIL: The Winter Park Daycation - Explore Central Florida ......................................................................18 Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - Explore Central Florida ..............................................19 SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY: Aging Tree - Understanding How Aging Tree Can Help You. ............................................ 22 HISTORY BRANCH: Father’s Day - The History of Father’s Day in the U.S. ................................................................................... 26 QUICK TIPS: Need to Know Basics - From Us to You......................................................................................................................... 29 OUT ON A LIMB: Father’s Day Infographic .............................................................................................................................32

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

MENTAL HEALTH BRANCH: Heart-Soul-Body-Mind - Physical Intimacy and the Mature Adult ............................................ 34

Corey Shenk

DAYS OF THE MONTH: June - Special, Wacky Days and Holidays ............................................................................................... 35

ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR

STRONG ROOTS: In the Garden with John - Time to Eat Your Veggies ...................................................................................... 36

ART EDITOR & GRAPHIC DESIGNER

FROM OUR KITCHEN TO YOURS: Hometown Recipe - Better Than Sex Chocolate Cake ...................................................... 38

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CLASSIFIEDS - Used Medical Equipment For Sale, Items For Sale, Industry Jobs, Senior Personals ..................................... 40

Priscilla Kincaid Mona Quinn

Cheree M. Albert, Carol S. Grigas John Joslin, Vickie Pleus, Courtney Senecal CONTRIBUTORS

Loren Fish Tekla Thornton

CALENDAR OF EVENTS.............................................................................................................................................................................. 41 MIND BENDERS -Crossword Puzzle, Sudoku & Cryptogram ........................................................................................................... 42

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From the Roots “Someone told me the delightful story of the crusader who put a chastity belt on his wife and gave the key to his best friend for safekeeping, in case of his death. He had ridden only a few miles away when his friend, riding hard, caught up with him, saying ‘You gave me the wrong key!” ― Anaïs Nin

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Cheree M. Albert Carol S. Grigas John Joslin Vickie Pleus Courtney Senecal CONTRIBUTORS

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aboo right? I don’t know about you but making fun and light of dark subjects seems to sometimes tear down some of the barriers. So in the opening attempt to strip away those barriers the June edition of Aging Tree Illustrated discusses Seniors and Sex. That “taboo” subject most people avoid discussing with anyone other than their significant other and even then it can be difficult. But after all, we are all human and physical intimacy is part of our DNA and can be a part of the expression of love. What are the truths of sex in older Americans? What does sex mean to your soul at this stage in your life? Two of this month’s articles might just raise your eyebrows…in a lighthearted way. In addition, Aging Tree Illustrated Magazine would like to wish all of the fathers a bright and enjoyable Fathers Day on June 21st. These types of holidays always provide the opportunity to reflect on our experiences. At what point does a fathers’ son decide to create his own path and garner his own thoughts? At what point does a son concede to the thought that perhaps part of those instincts were instilled by learning from his father? At what point does a son begin to blend the two together? As a proud father I cherish the moments I have with my kids. I enjoy being a father and I enjoy having a father that teaches even though sometimes he may not realize it…I am watching and I know my kids are also. Tim Russerts’ quote - “The older I get the smarter my father seems to get” seems to become more significant as father time clicks by. From one father to another and son to another, Happy Fathers Day, may you be fortunate enough to take the day to recall those moments of being taught by your father

and passing those life lessons on to your children. I’m sure it is different for everyone but this month ATI honors Dads and takes a look at the history of Fathers Day. As Aging Tree continues to grow we would like to thank all of our partners, readers and clients for helping develop what we see as the change in senior information and services creating the most logical sound approach to helping others. Enjoy your summer and make your days great…you’re in charge of them.

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Seniors and Sex

The Challenges and The Joys

ex and intimacy are natural parts of healthy adult relationships. Intimate relationships can bring happiness, acceptance and usher in deeper connections. Why should it be any different when you hit the age of 65?

lieved sexuality is an important part of life. In fact, researchers have found that the frequency of Americans’ sexual activity only declines slightly from the 50s to the 70s.

As you age, physical changes can play a larger factor in whether you have a satisfying sex life. Chronic pain, arthritis, heart conditions, diabetes, stroke, or reduced hormone levels can make intercourse anything from difficult to impossible. But aging into an active sex life can have its rewards, too. A lifetime of experience and increased self-awareness can make intimacy more fulfilling, while open communication and expectations can set your mind at ease and eliminate fears. Let’s explore the challenges and the joys of sex after 65.

In 2013, the New England Journal of Medicine released the most comprehensive sex survey ever completed in America among 57- to 85-year-olds. The study found that sex and interest in it decline when people are in their 70s, but more than 25 percent of those up to age 85 reported having sex in the previous year.

Is being “sexually active” important to seniors?

How do physical changes aﬀect seniors’ sexuality?

Sure, it’s likely not the same as when you were in your 20s, but seniors can be sexually active, and many choose to be for a lifetime. Data from the University of Chicago’s National Social Life, Health and Aging Project (NSHAP) has revealed that many men and women remain sexually active well into their 80s. AARP conducted a national survey of seniors and their attitudes toward sex, and found most responders ages 57 to 85 be-

For many seniors, aging brings wisdom, patience, self-acceptance and perspective -- important ingredients to healthy sexual lives. But, it also can bring unwanted and challenging physical changes that interfere with the ability to have or enjoy sex. The good news is many of the changes your body experiences can be met with treatments that can help ensure you have the possibility of physical intimacy for the rest of your life.

Menopause and hysterectomies eliminate the fears of unwanted pregnancies, and that freedom can make sex more enjoyable. But, decreased hormone levels in women can make arousal more challenging, which is further complicated by a dropoff of estrogen that causes many senior women to be less interested in sex. All of these can be treated effectively with overthe-counter products or prescriptions.

And as for men…

Many men in their senior years experience erectile dysfunction (ED). Researchers have found that by age 65, about 15 to 25 percent of men have this prob-

By Vickie Pleus tence caused by either the medical condition itself or the drugs used to treat it. There are many medical treatments available to help ED, and can include non-surgical devices, surgical solutions or medications. (Studies have shown one out of seven men used Viagra or other substances to improve sex.) Contrary to popular belief, impotence can occur at any age. Seeking advice from a trusted medical professional is a first step for men seeking to regain their sexual health and satisfaction.

Dating options decrease, dating options increase

If you were to check out the resident list of any local retirement community, you’d find women outnumber men several times over. This points to another challenge as women age: availability of a suitable sexual partner. This so-called “partner gap” it is a real obstacle to senior women who desire to continue an active sex life as they age. Americans are living longer, and the chance of women finding themselves single late in life much more likely than men. This partly explains why the research shows that overall, women between 57 and 85 are less likely to be sexually active than men. Many lack partners, and far more women than men are widowed.

...researchers have found that the frequency of Americans’ sexual activity only declines slightly from the 50s to the 70s. lem at least one out of every four times they are having sex. Men with heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure may find ED more common, with the impo-

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So, it stands to reason that many men and women must reach beyond their immediate connections to find suitable partners. According to Senior Living Magazine, more than 10 million seniors (age 55+) are looking for companionship on online dating sites. Countless online dating sites attract seniors, and have become a relatively common outreach for finding a companion. AARP offers several suggestions for successful online dating experiences, including being smart about your online privacy and doing your homework about sites before taking the plunge. One of the perks of online dating is that it can be an easy and less-threatening way to get to know a potential suitor. You never know what could happen!

More dating, less caution?

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dating sites for seniors wasn’t enough to convince you that seniors are interested in intimacy, just look at a different, darker trend: the increase in sexually

Services in late 2013, researchers noted that in 2011 and 2012, 2.2 million Medicare beneficiaries received free sexually transmitted disease screenings and coun-

transmitted diseases among American seniors.

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reinforce these statistics. According to their records, chlamydia infections among Americans age 65 and older increased by 31 percent, and syphilis cases increased by 52 percent from 2007-2011. In fact, the 2010 National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior revealed college-aged Americans are using condoms in 40 percent of sexual encounters, while seniors 61 and are using them about six percent of the time. Why is this happening? For one, retirement communities bring people together, and the opportunities for them to connect with one another are plentiful. Researchers have observed, too, that seniors 65 and older did not get the “safe sex” messages younger generations did, and it’s not a top-of-mind issue for seniors. Since pregnancy isn’t a factor, many seniors are forgoing condoms altogether without

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thought of other consequences of unprotected intercourse.

Taking it to the next level: Intimacy

Sex is a part of intimacy, yes, but it’s not the whole story. Intimacy encompasses much more than sex, of course. What does intimacy mean to seniors, and does the definition of it change as we age? Sex and intimacy can be lifelong activities, if you choose. With age comes wisdom, a better understanding of preferences and desires, and self-awareness that can usher in more confidence. Which, in turn, can equal more sex. Studies of seniors also have found that those surveyed believe sex gets better with age, mates often find their lovers more attractive over time, and “if you don’t use it, you lose it.” (One sexually active senior was quoted in an NBC News story on the topic, saying, “If you are doing it, you keep doing it. If you slack off in marriage like when you’re in your 40s, it’s hard to

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pick it up when you are older.”) Stephanie A. Sanders, PhD, associate director of The Kinsey Institute, adds that while physiological changes can slightly reduce seniors’ sex drive or ability to perform, reports show most seniors through their 80s have a healthy enthusiasm for sex and intimacy. “There is no age limit on sexuality and sexual activity,” she says. Intimacy takes many forms in loving relationships, and can mean hugging, kissing, cuddling, and enjoying intimate conversations and experiences. Though you may be in a physical situation that prohibits sex, intimacy can be a constant in your life. Take intimacy to the next level by talking openly with your partner about your fears, worries, expectations and desires. Have a sense of humor, and be open to new ideas. Romance your partner, change up a routine, and focus on intimacy before intercourse. Know what you can control, and what you can’t.

Getting better with age

Maintaining your personal health is one of the most important steps in maintaining an active sex life and/or intimacy in your senior years. When you feel good, you want to share your life with others. When you’re physically healthy, it makes all the difference in what your body can and is willing to do. Staying as healthy as possible may increase your desire for sex, and in turn, having more sex can improve your mental and physical health. (And who among us doesn’t want more endorphins and less stress?) Sex also can create more intimate relationships with your partner and offers an escape from life’s tough realities. Seniors have the distinct advantage of having the opportunity to know themselves better, and their preferences and interests, in their younger years. Seniors can channel their experiences to make intimacy exciting, and by letting go of “shoulds” or “how

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comment I hear frequently in my practice is “I just don’t have enough energy for all the things I want to do”. I have learned that this can mean any number of things. In light of this month’s theme we do know that although the need for intimacy is ageless, the expression of this intimacy will vary greatly. Thinking that any challenge in this area is just part of the aging process, many are reticent to share their concerns not knowing where to start and certainly not wanting to take another pill. Sound familiar? What if I told you that your body has the opportunity to make many of the medicines it needs for health and vitality from its own internal pharmacy? Sounds crazy I know, but I’ll explain how! “The billions of cells that line your arteries don’t just sit there; they do something” as Dr. William Sears explains in Prime Time Health: A Scientifically Proven Plan for Feeling Young and Living Longer. The cells contained in the lining of your endothelium function like microscopic medicine bottles, releasing hormones and other substances to maintain the blood vessel’s health. These hormones tell the arteries and other organs and tissues to behave in a healthful way. Dr. Lou Ignarro won the Nobel Prize for Physiology for his discovery of how healthy endothelium releases nitric oxide (NO) in just the right amount to regulate blood flow to the tissues, increasing blood flow to meet the body’s demand for energy, such as during exercise or other increases in activity. You may not be familiar with Dr. Ignarro’s work but you may be interested to know that his discovery led to

the formulation by others of the drug Viagra. The NO your body makes produces medicines which help the body “Lower the highs”: high

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ditionally the following foods are high in the amino acid L-arginine: seafood, lean beef and poultry, nuts, eggs and beans. L-arginine is one of the building blocks of NO, so the more you eat the better your NO works. A 6 ounce salmon fillet with wild rice and a salad containing beans and eggs will supply approximately 3 grams of L-arginine.

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For most adults, eating enough meat, poultry, seafood, dairy products and eggs is sufficient to prevent a variety of potential deficiencies including vitamin B 12. Older adults, however, may be at increased risk for a deficiency if any of these food items are not eaten or there is a decreased amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach as is the case if proton pump inhibitors (ex. Prilosec- omeprazole or Prevacid- lanzoprazole) are taken. If you notice weakness, low energy, or light headedness, a B12 deficiency may be present and a simple blood test will help

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I hope you find it encouraging and empowering to know that at any age simply moving more and attention to nutrition help to keep your energy at the level you will need for the health, vitality and all the activities you desire. Just say yes to “NO”!

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Senior Resource Directory ADULT DAYCARE CENTERS:

Baseline Medical Services Contact: Jolie Parker Phone: 386-801-1809 Stay For the Day Contact: Ana Randolph Phone: 386-851-0691 Sender Retreat Contact: Ana Randolph Phone: 386-734-4442

AIDS FOR DAILY LIVING:

Captel Caption Telephone Contact: Sandra Robertson Phone: 407-443-9409

Medical Alert (“Help” Button) Contact: Priscilla Kincaid Phone: 386-774-2446

BRACING:

Colonial Medical Supplies Contact: Bill Backer Phone: 386-774-2447

CARE MANAGEMENT:

Atlas Care Management Contact: Doris Haas Phone: 844-226-1537

CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES:

Lechmaier Family Chiropractic Center Contact: Dr. Chris Lechmaier Phone: 386-775-3600 Watts Chiropractic Center Contact: Dr. Terry Watts, A.S., B.S., D.C. Phone: 386-218-4924

ELDER LAW:

John B. Crowther, Attorney At Law Contact: John Crowther Phone: 386-775-6179 Gary S. Wright Contact: Gary Wright Phone: 386-753-0280 Meeks Law Firm Contact: Coren Meeks Phone: 386-738-3900

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Capital Choice Financial Group Contact: Jeff Allebach Phone: 386-804-6171 CNBrown Insurance Contact: Carol N. Brown Phone: 386-848-0543

Edward Jones Financial Contact: Debbie McDonald Phone: 386-668-7028 Evershore Financial Group Contact: Timothy Haynes Phone: 321-287-9523 Greater Florida Life Settlements Contact: Greg Yaskovitch Phone: 1-888-222-9555 Miller Senior Services Contact: Marge Miller Phone: 386-479-0724

HEARING SCREENINGS AND ACCESSORIES:

HOSPICE CARE: Hospice of Volusia Flagler Contact: Audrey Bellini Phone: 386-872-1345 Vitas Hospice Contact: Elizabeth Knowlton, LCSW Phone: 386-774-2446 Ext. 308

IMAGING SERVICES IN-HOME AND OUT PATIENT: Sona Imaging Contact: Lara Miller Phone: 386-951-6565

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Hearing Aids Direct Contact: Fred Gilliam, H.A.S Phone: 386-561-9496

Carol Brown CSA Contact: Carol Brown Phone: 386-848-0543

Hearing Healthcare Centers Contact: Lisa Jones, L.H.A.S Phone: 386-837-4849

CMD Insurance Agency Contact: Carmen Duffy Phone: 386-315-4846

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Aging Tree, LLC Contact: Desiree Vitale Phone: 386-774-9090

HOME CARE-PRIVATE PAY NURSES:

Arcadia Homecare Contact: Christie Bielenda Phone: 386-366-0892

Home Health Care:

Medicare and Insurance Agencies Greystone Healthcare Management Contact: Chris Van Singel Phone: 386-481-4409

Senior Home Care Contact: Rebecca Sandvall Phone: 386-871-1953

HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT:

Colonial Medical Supplies Contact: Bill Backer Phone: 386-774-2447

HOME MODIFICATIONS:

Home Modiﬁcation Design LLC Contact: Sheri Wilson Phone: 407-417-6031 Total Service Contracting Contact: Steve Delacerda Phone: 407-233-9500

Florida Health Care Plans Contact: Bissy Holden Phone: 386-676-7110 Humana Contact: Meg Hutson Christine MacDonald Phone: 386-663-1425 386-479-4000 Independent Insurance Professionals Contact: Carl Thompson Phone: 386-668-6203

INSURANCE-LONG-TERM:

Capital Choice Financial Group Contact: Jeff Allebach Phone: 386-804-6171 CMD Insurance Agency Contact: Carmen Duffy Phone: 386-315-4846 Evershore Financial Group Contact: Timothy Haynes Phone: 321-304-4017 Independent Insurance Professionals Contact: Carl Thompson Phone: 386-668-6203

MEDICAL SERVICES:

Mid Florida Cancer Center Contact: Jill Jordan Phone: 386-774-1223

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:

ElderSource Phone: 888-242-4464

DeLand Lions Foundation Contact: Wendy Wilson Phone: 386-738-1020 Division of The Blind Contact: Mike Watson Phone: 386-254-3810 Mainstreet DeLand Association Contact: Wayne Carter Phone: 386-738-0649

NURSING FACILITIES-SKILLED:

Center for Health Care of the Alliance Community Contact: Annette Lynch Phone 386-747-7688 Parkside Health and Rehab Contact: Heather Jackson Phone: 386-734-8614

Ridgecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Contact: LeeAnne Gallagher Phone: 386-734-4334 University Center East Contact: Marie Gammero Phone: 386-734-9083

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Accardi Pharmacy Contact: Dr. Roger Accardi Phone: 386-774-5800

PHYSICIAN - ACUPUNCTURE

ARC Therapy Contact: Sandra Wood Phone: 386-774-6333 Debra Gaffney, Ph.D. Acupuncture Physician Phone: 386-734-4126

Pain Care and Wellness Contact: Eden Pollitz, RN BSN Phone: 386-259-9838

POST MASTECTOMY SERVICES Colonial Medical Supplies Contact: Bill Backer Phone: 386-774-2447

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Deltona Memorial Contact: Christopher Viescas Phone: 386-775-4260 386-774-2446 Ext 310 Lohman Funeral Home Contact: Terry Chandler Phone: 386-860-5900

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Century 21 Armstrong Team Realty Contact: Ray Armstrong Phone: 386-789-2100 Keller Williams Contact: Terri Misek Phone: 407-862-9700

Total Realty Corp. Contact: Terry Bailey, CRS, GRI Phone: 386-801-9300

RETIREMENT COMMUNITYASSISTED LIVING: Americare Assisted Living Inc. Waters Edge Contact: Eleanor Gustavsson Phone: 386-789-8848 Bishops Glen Retirement Community Contact: Linda Dixon Phone: 386-226-9112 Caring Hands Assisted Living Contact: Marie Timogene Phone: 386-259-4435 Claire Bridge Assisted Living Contact: Betty Worley Phone: 386-672-8800 Cloisters of DeLand Contact: Amanda McHugh Phone: 386-822-6900 x 203 Horizon Bay Contact: Mary Sanguedolce Phone: 386-775-3518 Monastery Oaks Contact: Clara Swaggerty, LPN Phone: 386-456-0049 Savannah Court Contact: Kathy Burk Phone: 386-775-3030 Sterling House of DeLand Contact: Erin McDonald Phone: 386-736-8100

Summerhaven Assisted Living Contact: Greg Hopcraft Phone: 386-668-3674 Woodland Towers Contact: Dorothy Myers Phone: 386-738-2700

RETIREMENT COMMUNITYCONTINUING CARE:

Alliance Community Contact: Annette Lynch Phone: 386-747-7688

Florida Lutheran Retirement Community Contact: Brian Harman Phone: 386-736-5872

RETIREMENT COMMUNITYINDEPENDENT LIVING:

Villa Grande on Saxon Contact: Barb Hilton Phone: 386-774-1234

RELOCATION SERVICES:

Creating Divine Order Contact: Ann Hutchens Phone: 407-699-5600

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Jade Serenity Spa Contact: Margaret Crowther Phone: 386-775-0860 Simply Nails at Avalon Salon Contact: Thorunn Fawcett-Taylor Phone: 407-782-8739

THERAPY-OUTPATIENT: ARC Therapy Contact: Sandra Wood Phone: 386-774-6333 Baseline Medical Services Contact: Jolie Parker Phone: 386-8011809

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The initial senior care discovery process can be a little daunting and stressful for anyone considering elder care services or products for themselves or a loved one. Often times an event occurs that accelerates the need for comprehensive senior care guidance, such as a slip and fall, hospital visit or new diagnosis. Understandably, our clients find themselves frustrated trying to navigate the senior health care system, while having to make important decisions about health and wellbeing rather quickly. This is where mistakes can occur–and this is where Aging Tree can be of great assistance, saving you time, money and ensuring peace-of-mind. Aging Tree is a unique company that provides one-stop shop solutions. Our resource center gives seniors and their families a place to start as they begin to confront the many aspects of senior living and elder care, sharing unbiased information on senior options in an extremely helpful and effective format. Our Senior Care Advisors can provide a quick solution or a comprehensive, proactive plan–even for families attempting to help mom or dad from a distance. The best part is: our Senior Care Advisor Services are FREE! Experts in Florida senior services and senior living options support our organization, and the foundation of Aging Tree is reinforced by a variety of professional companies and associations that have passed rigorous standards for quality, ethics and reliability.

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Orange City: The City of Orange City’s Annual Fireworks, Fun, & Fanfare Celebration June 27 5:00 PM Valentine Park For More Information Call 386-775-5410

Edgewater 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks 5:00 PM Menard-May Park For More Information Call 386-424-2400

Port Orange: 4th of July Spectacular 6:00 PM City Center & Amphitheatre For More Information Call 386-506-5851

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History of Father’s Day in the U.S.

A Historical Take on Dad

ather’s Day owes it place in the U.S. secular calendar to the success of Mother’s Day. Both holidays emerged in the nostalgia tinged era before World War I began in 1914, an event that would include the U.S. by April 1917.

reflecting the social stratification and racial stereotypes of the country well into the 1970s; typically the holiday images focused on white, middle class families.

Father’s Day Symbols

Honoring Fathers

During the Colonial period and early days of our Republic, Americans missed out on holidays of all sorts as Puritan values held fast and frivolity of all types was discouraged. Following the Civil War, romanticism and sentimentality blossomed forth during the Gilded Age in the late nineteenth century. In a burst of what historian Leigh Eric Schmidt terms “consumer rites,” civic holidays began to dot the American calendar. Abetted by the burgeoning retail industry and aimed at women who functioned as the family’s “chief consumer,” merchants tempted their mostly female shoppers with dazzling displays of products and events to encourage purchases tied to new holidays.

Photo credit: FathersDay Birthplace.com Dodd’s petition reflected several trends in pre-World War I U.S. culture, according to Schmidt, such as, “Protestant liturgies, sentimentalism, moral reform, and republican civics.” Dodd’s petition read in part: “A Fathers’ Day would call attention to such constructive teachings from the pulpit as [it] would naturally point out: the father’s place in the home; the training of children; the safeguarding of the marriage tie; and the protection of womanhood and childhood.”

The holiday waned in 1920s and languished in the 1930s. But in Ironically it was the recognition 1938, after the Associated Men’s of Mother’s Day that sparked the Wear Retailers of New York City push for a celebration of fathers, hired Alvin Austin, an advertistoo. The main advocate for honing executive, to represent their oring dads was a woman, Sonora consortium of menswear firms Smart Dodd, of Spokane, and lead its National FaWashington. In 1910, ther’s Day Committee, Dodd inspired by a serthe holiday gained its mon honoring mothers champion and a national and working with local profile. Austin’s ingenuProtestant churches ity turned Father’s Sonora Smart Dodd. and civic associaDay into a commertions designated the Photo credit: christianheritage- cial success, a goal fellowship.com third Sunday in June that Sonora Dodd as a day to honor fathers. Dodd’s enthusiastically championed model was her own Dad, William for decades, until her death in Jackson Smart, a farmer, Civil 1978, as she, “loved presents and War veteran, and widower who gifts!” Working with florists, toably raised his six children. Dodd bacconists, stationers and men’s credited her father with holding clothiers across the country, Austhe family together, and she felt tin promoted Father’s Day with that other fathers deserved to the slogan “Give Dad Something be honored. With support from to Wear!” several ministers and the YMCA, Dodd petitioned the Spokane The quieter family-centered holiMinisterial Association to initiate day became another blockbuster an observance honoring fathers. commercial success, all the while

Christmas wasn’t the holiday that tradition had you bestow a tie on dad. Rather, what Mother’s Day did for the florist industry, Father’s Day did for men’s wear and ties. Along with tobacco items, shirts or anything that was masculine (fishing, hunting, and golf, for example) commercial retailers hopped on the chance to turn this holiday into a monetary success. Knowing that many consid-

By Carol S. Grigas, Ph.D.

Dr. Grigas is an adjunct professor of history at Daytona State College.

vertising ploys were obvious, they planted the idea quickly accepted that Dads should be given “something” for Father’s Day or they were not appreciated or loved. As early as 1920, the custom of giving ties to fathers as a symbolic gesture of love was also portrayed as a joke. A man was often teased for his “ugly tie” that his wife got him, as it was due to her lack of good taste. And poor dad was left wearing an ugly tie in order not to hurt his wife’s feelings. The first symbol associated with Father’s Day was the rose suggested by Sonora Dodd. She proposed that a white rose be worn for a father who died, and a red rose for a father who was still living. Wits of Dodd’s time and later joked that the dandelion was the ideal flower for Dad because like a father, “the more it is trampled on, the more it grows.” Today, gendered gift giving stereotypes are vanishing and dads everywhere received all sorts of gifts from plants for their office to tickets to their favorite game, but the tie remains the classic Father’s Day gift.

William Jackson Smart Photo credit: The Spokesman Review, Spokane, Washington. ered Father’s Day gifts as a joke - reflecting the era’s gendered stereotyping of masculine and feminine, as in ‘Real men don’t want gifts!’ – the ‘gag gift’ emerged. Ads appeared surrounding fathers with cheesy, tacky, and silly gifts and then suggested getting Dad the classic tie or socks. While these ad-

Putting Father’s Day on the National Calendar

Father’s Day’s route to becoming a nationally sanctioned holiday took over four decades. In 1913, a bill to accord national recognition of the holiday was introduced in Congress but failed to pass, and in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signaled his approval for the idea. In 1924, cont. pg. 28

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President Calvin Coolidge recommended that the day be observed nationally, but failed to issue a presidential proclamation. In 1957, Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith charged that Congress had ignored fathers for 40 years while honoring mothers, thus “[singling] out just one of our two parents”. It was President Lyndon B. Johnson who issued the first presidential proclamation honoring fathers and it became a permanent national holiday in 1972 when President Richard Nixon made Father’s Day a permanent designation.

The Impact of Father’s Day

Father’s Day is now the sixth-largest spending holiday in the U.S.A. It ranks behind winter holidays, back to school/college, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day and Easter. The National Retail Federation has not yet released Father’s Day spending forecasts for 2015, but in 2014 outlays for Dads totaled about $12.5 billion,

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A Historical Take on Dad Jokes Columbus’s Father: I don’t care what you’ve discovered, Chris. You could have written. Napoleon’s Father: All right, Nap! If you aren’t hiding your report card inside your jacket, then take your hand out of there and prove it. Photo credit: Cover illustration by William Steig for The New Yorker. impressive but about seven billion less than Mom’s holiday. Obviously, retailers will continue to urge Americans to remember Dad on Fathers’ Day.

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Thomas Edison’s Father: Of course I’m proud that you invented the electric light bulb, Tom. Now turn off that light and get to bed! Albert Einstein’ Father: But, Al, it’s your senior class picture! Can’t you do something about your hair? Styling gel, mousse, something...? Adapted from various internet websites.

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exually transmitted disease rates are rising for seniors all over the US, and this increase is more significant in areas where retirees have formed large communities. For example, Arizona’s Pima and Maricopa counties, reported cases of syphilis and chlamydia among those 55 and older rose 87 percent from 2005 to 2009. Central Florida saw a 71 percent rise in the same timeframe, and South Florida saw a 60 percent rise.

There are medical problems and treatments that may interfere with your body’s response to physical intimacy. For example, chronic pain, surgery, or illness that causes severe fatigue may

The following will be a look at emotional, cognitive and spiritual realities of physical intimacy and the mature adult. According to a meta-analysis research study, out of San Diego State University in 2010, “Interest in sex declines with age, but not substantially until the later years. In the oldest-age group (75-85), 41 percent of the adults rated sex as being “not at all important,” as compared with 25 percent in the middle group (65-74) and 15 percent in the youngest group (57-64). And “about 3 percent of males and 10 percent of females in the 45-59 age range, stated they would be quite happy never having sex again. After age 60, the percentage of women expressing this sentiment rose to 18 percent, and after age 70 jumped to 31 percent. The above study also reported that, “The prevalence of sexual activity is lower for women overall, and declines with age for both genders.” In addition, it was found that, “Physical health was more strongly associated with many sexual problems than was age alone”. The previous findings point out that age, gender and overall health can come in to play, in making foul play of foreplay. So, it goes without saying that staying healthy has it’s benefits.

peony, soy isoflavones, and white willow. Dementia, considered a medical issue, can hinder physical intimacy. Yet it feels like a mental and emotional issue due to it’s nature. Anybody who has dealt with a spouse or a family member who has dementia or memory loss knows the frustration that can follow. This diagnosis can put a heavy burden on top of an already mounting load of contributors to diminished sexual function.

prove a hinder to coitus. Other health conditions that can affect sexual activity include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arthritis or rheumatism, back problems, diabetes, dementia, and impotence in men.

Drugs that control high blood pressure can reduce libido and effectiveness. Some other medications that may hinder performance are antihistamines, antidepressants and acid-blocking drugs. Always ask your doctor or health professional how your medical conditions and medications may be affecting your love life. Herbal remedies can affect libido and functionality as well. Those who have a diminished sex drive should avoid herbs that increase estrogen production, including: dong quai, fennel, hops, licorice,

Stress, anxiety, depression can affect you as surely as reduced hormone levels or other physical changes. As you notice more wrinkles and gray hair, as your love handles grow and you see more cellulite, you may become embarrassed about your appearance and feel less attractive to your partner. These feelings can make physical intimacy less appealing and can cause you or your partner to become less interested in sex. These changes can lower your interest and even interfere with your ability to connect emotionally with your partner. The best antidote to these problems is open communication with your partner. Explain the anxieties you are feeling, ask for

By Loren Fish, LCSW and accept reassurance, and take things slowly to avoid performance pressure. Looking back at my Aging Tree Illustrated article from February, you will remember that we talked about the different Greek words for love. Eros refers to love between a husband and wife. But, it is more than love making, because it also includes embraces, longing, and caring. Sex is not the only kind of physical intimacy. For some seniors, the best aspect of a close relationship is having the opportunity for affection and companionship. Sharing friendship, common interests and the deeper issues of life can meet a real felt need. Hugs, holding hands, or a caring touch can be even more significant than was love making in the younger years. When I was ten years old, I was bored with the sermon one week and was leafing through my Bible, when I came upon the book, Song of Solomon. I was shocked, and looked around wondering who had let this stuff into the Bible. Later, when I sheepishly addressed the subject with my parents, they explained that it was an example of true love and of how God values us. With true love, the relationship itself trumps selfish desires every time, and physical intimacy of every kind is elevated.

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And the fragrance of your garments Is like the fragrance of Lebanon. 12 A garden enclosed Is my sister, my spouse, A spring shut up, A fountain sealed. 15 A fountain of gardens, A well of living waters, And streams from Lebanon.

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Chapter 4 - The Bridegroom Praises the Bride 1 Behold, you are fair, my love! Behold, you are fair! You have dove’s eyes behind your veil. Your hair is like a flock of goats, Going down from Mount Gilead. 2 Your teeth are like a flock of shorn sheep Which have come up from the washing, 3 Your lips are like a strand of scarlet, And your mouth is lovely. Your temples behind your veil are like a piece of pomegranate. 5 Your two breasts are like two fawns, Twins of a gazelle, Which feed among the lilies. 6 Until the day breaks And the shadows flee away, I will go my way to the mountain of myrrh And to the hill of frankincense. 7 You are all fair, my love, And there is no spot in you. 9 You have ravished my heart, My sister, my spouse; You have ravished my heart With one look of your eyes, With one link of your necklace. 10 How fair is your love, My sister, my spouse! How much better than wine is your love, And the scent of your perfumes Than all spices! 11 Your lips, O my spouse, Drip as the honeycomb; Honey and milk are under your tongue;

Chapter 5 - The Bride Praises the Bridegroom 10 My beloved is white and ruddy, Chief among ten thousand. 11 His head is like the finest gold; His locks are wavy, And black as a raven. 12 His eyes are like doves By the rivers of waters, Washed with milk, And fitly set. 13 His cheeks are like a bed of spices, Banks of scented herbs. His lips are lilies, Dripping liquid myrrh. 14 His hands are rods of gold Set with beryl. His body is carved ivory Inlaid with sapphires. 15 His legs are pillars of marble Set on bases of fine gold. His countenance is like Lebanon, Excellent as the cedars. 16 His mouth is most sweet, Yes, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, And this is my friend! Loren Fish, LCSW is a Christian Counselor and Whole Health Educator. His private practice: Fish Family & Associates. You can contact Loren by phone: 386-456-0008; email: ﬁshfamilyassociates@earthlink. net; or address 2425 S. Volusia Ave Ste #B2 Orange City, FL 32763 Read this and other articles online at www.agingtree.com select Aging Tree Illustrated

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The same is true for fruits. Apples are primarily grown here in the United States. The “fresh” apples you are eating in the store right now were picked last fall. They can be stored in refrigeration for up to 6 months or more. The same is true for eggs and many other foods. So fresh is often just a marketing tool for the food seller. Then there is another dirty little secret the food companies have. Most of your produce is not allowed to fully ripen before it is picked. This helps insure less spoilage before it gets to market. The problem with that is when a fruit is picked unripe it has not ready to eat. Not only does it often not have the flavor and texture we expect but it is nutritionally incomplete. So it starts out with fewer vitamins and by the time it gets to you it has even less then if it had been ripe. That is why so often your fruit is bland and tasteless. Then add the fact that for some fruits and vegetables they use gases and chemicals to make them ripen on the outside. Sounds yummy, doesn’t it? So what can you do? First I suggest you try to find a local source for your produce. It should be grown locally when at all possible. It will guarantee you freshness and less waste. Second learn to eat seasonally. Eat what is growing in the fields right now. I love blueberries and right now they are coming in. But when they are done I move on to the next crop. It will take you time to figure the harvest seasons out so be patient. In addition, with a few exceptions, I do not eat anything from out of the country. But that is a topic for another column. Third learn to smell your produce when you buy it. Squeezing produce damages it. But if the vegetable is truly fresh it will have the pleasing smell of ripe produce. I know this seems like a lot to take on but a journey starts with one step. Try making one change at a time and soon you will be on your way to developing your own strong roots. And remember that today is a good day to have a good day. Until next month, happy eating. For more information or for any questions you can contact John Joslin at the Common Ground Farm 386-740-9141, 1330 E. Taylor Rd, DeLand, FL 32724

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That is the last thing any of us want to hear when we think about the foods we are ingesting. This is still a prominent issue today. In a 2012 Washington Post article Susan Freinkel discussed the role the Food and Drug Administration has in all of this. Within their list of approved ingredients there are more than 3,000 chemicals. These are not just from pesticides, but also from the materials used to

package these products.1 One way to ensure that these toxins don’t reach your home is to make the switch to Organic. There are many regulations in place to make sure these organic labeled products are free of chemicals. It’s not surprising to find that the demand for organic food is growing quickly. Just last year The New York Times reported that the US Department of Agriculture was planning on supporting local and organic farmer’s markets

“We have not inherited the Earth from our fathers, we are borrowing from our children” —Lester Brown by investing 52 million dollars into that industry. 2 If that doesn’t show a growth, then maybe the fact that organic foods sales doubled recently might.3 These pesticides can also be found in baby food, so it is important to start a healthy livestyle for you and your children as soon as possible. The earlier you educate your children on the effects of pesticides, which can include impairment in neurodevelopment and growth, the better. 4 It is vital as parents to teach our children by example, the importance of good eating habits. Teach them why we select the produce the way we do, why we buy organic, and the benefits of it. Organics are easy to identify, just look for the label! 1(http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/trace-chemicals-in-everyday-food-packaging-cause-worry-over-cumulative-threat/2012/04/16/ gIQAUILvMT_story.html) 2(http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/29/bussiness/usdato-start-program-to-support-local-and-organic-farminf. html?ref-topics). 3(http://www.ewg.org./foodnews/summary.php). 4(http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/ PMC1566222/)

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