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Hospice Care

Hospice Care Is About Life, The Most Important Moments of Life.

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main concern for most people faced with a life-limiting illness is whether they will be able to pass away wherever they call “home.” Hospice care helps eliminate that worry, making it possible for people to spend their final moments of life in their preferred surroundings, alongside the people they know and love, in the midst of their familiar routines.

Studies show fewer than 30 percent of Americans take the time to develop thorough instructions for their end-of-life care. The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) suggests that the best way to get others to discuss end-of-life care is to do so yourself. Almost half of Americans say they would rely on family or friends to carry out their wishes about end-of-life care, but most have never expressed those wishes. While some would want to explore everything that advanced technology has to offer, others would prefer a gentle, pain-free death if their quality of life were seriously diminished.

Hospice is different from what you may expect. One of the most

comfort and quality of life during their final months of life. Hospice is an end-of-life care option that is tailored to the needs of each and every patient and family.

It includes expert pain management by treating physical symptoms, but also goes beyond medical care, providing emotional and spiritual support that most Americans consider an important aspect of end-of-life care. Hospice care can be administered at the patient’s home, hospice inpatient units as well as hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living communities or residential care facilities and is known to ease the dying process and make it more meaningful for patients and their loved ones.

care before they die. One third of hospice patients receive care for less than seven days.

Hospice is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans. More information about end-of-life care planning is available by calling VITAS Innovative Hospice Care at (800) 93-VITAS or visiting www.VITAS. com/Florida.

Hospice does not mean giving up and dying. On the contrary, hospice care is about life, some of the most important moments in life.

Hospice aims to make life as comfortable, enjoyable and meaningful as possible. It is a total change of focus – putting patients in control and helping them make choices about their own care. The care is provided by highly skilled, interdisciplinary teams of palliative care experts, including physicians, nurses, home health aides, social workers, chaplains, bereavement specialists and volunteers. The goal of the hospice team is to do everything they can to improve the quality of life for patients and their loved ones. The team works to ease the discomfort, the fears and the high expense that can accompany an incurable illness.

By definition, hospice is intended to help people during the last six months of their lives. Experts agree that hospice care is most beneficial when patients receive it for months rather than weeks or days. In fact, a study published in the Journal of Pain and Symp-

Fact is hospice is not a “place” – it is a philosophy of care that focuses on enhancing people’s comfort and quality of life common misperceptions about hospice is that it’s an unknown, foreign destination where people “go” to die. Fact is, hospice is not a “place” – it is a philosophy of care that focuses on enhancing people’s

By Elizabeth Knowlton, LCSW, Admissions Liaison, VITAS Innovative Hospice Care of Volusia/Flagler at the Aging Tree

tom Management shows that hospice patients live an average of 29 days longer than those who do not choose hospice. Unfortunately, half of all hospice patients nationwide get only three weeks of 6

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By Corey Shenk, Vienna Medical

What you need to know if You’ve Been Prescribed Oxygen Therapy If you’ve been prescribed oxygen, you probably have plenty of questions on getting started – where do I get the tanks?, how big are they?, what about travel?, and how is this going to impact my regular activities?

What’s the difference between a portable oxygen tanks and a portable oxygen concentrator?

A portable oxygen tank supplies oxygen therapy to the patient at substantially higher concentrations than that of ambient air.

These are the traditional tanks with up to 50’ of tubing. Home units are usually large, and patients are often given a smaller tank on wheels for use outside the home. These portable tank units must be refilled and the home oxygen concentrators are electrical.

Portable oxygen concentrators (or POCs) work on a similar principle, but they are much smaller in size and, therefore, increase mobility.

In addition, portable oxygen concentrators are FAA-approved, enabling patients to travel by plane, train or ship. Since the POC makes oxygen (as opposed to storing it) there is no danger of running out and there are no refills, doctors appointments, and other inconvenient factors. These also run on batteries, DC power or with a car charger.

What will it be like living with oxygen?

The impact on your quality of life will be dependent upon many factors. But one of the major concerns is mobility. Because it is small and lightweight, the portable oxygen concentrator has proven to increase ease of normal activities like shopping

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vide a pulse dose or on-demand flow when the patient inhales.

These portable oxygen concentrators are the newest generation of concentrators. For sleep or to use in conjunction with a cpap machine you’ll probably need a continuous flow portable oxygen concentrator. However, the Lifechoice does offer a “sleep mode” which enables the unit to be 10 times more sensitive (this is also the only “pulse dose” POC which is FDA approved for sleep). For exertion-only patients a lighter, smaller and more nimble “pulse dose” POC such as the Lifechoice, Invacare XPO2, Inogen One G2, Precision EasyPulse or Drive Oxus Reliability may be the optimum choice. If you plan to fly with the unit, you’ll want to be sure your unit is FAA approved (although most of them are). One resource for you is www.viennamedical.com The FAA regulations page has a full listing. Also be aware that the FAA requires that you have 150% of your flight time in battery life. You can find the battery life of each unit at specific liter flows on the product specific pages at this website.

and other outings. Many people are unaware that you cannot travel by an FAA-regulated means with a portable oxygen tank. But thanks to the portable oxygen concentrator, this issue no longer prevents patients from enjoying cruises or flights of any duration. Are all portable oxygen concentrators approved for airline travel? FAA Regulations forbid boarding with personal oxygen tanks, including units which contain compressed or liquid oxygen, which are classified as hazardous materials. Always check with your airline when booking travels for regulations concerning your specific flights and which portable oxygen concentrators are approved.

How do I know which portable oxygen concentrator (POC) machine is best for me?

You have to ask the right questions to determine which of the machines will be the best fit for you. What will you be doing when you use it? Where will you be? Do you need it just for exertion or walking? Do you need it for sleep? The answers to these questions enable the provider to narrow the choices. It all starts with your liter flow and your overall need for continuous oxygen. For example, the Eclipse, Invacare Solo, Devilbiss IGO and Oxlife will provide a continuous flow during sleep and during exertion. If you’re looking for a smaller, lighter POC, our Lifechoice, Invacare XPO2, Inogen One G3, Precision EasyPulse and Drive Oxus Reliability pro-

What is my first step toward getting my portable oxygen concentrator?

Your local dealer, Vienna Medical represents a wide variety of portable oxygen concentrators to fit every need, and they are available on a rental or purchase basis. The first step is to determine which POC will best suit your 9

individual requirements. You should always consult your physician before making your choice – especially if it has to do with sleeping on a pulse dose machine. But most patients find it most helpful to discuss their needs with a respiratory specialists.

Visit our portable oxygen concentrator page at ViennaMedical.com to see all of the units, stop in to the Aging store or call our office at 386-774-2440 and we will help you find your way.

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Orange City Makes National News

National Good Neighbor Pharmacist of the Year, Accardi Clinical Pharmacy

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ast summer, Dr. Roger Accardi stepped on stage in front of thousands of his peers to accept the 2013 Good Neighbor Pharmacy of

the Year award, an honor given to him by fellow pharmacists, pharmaceutical manufacturers and AmerisourceBergen associates for his exceptional standard of patient care, his leadership in the industry and local community, and his practice’s innovative contributions towards providing a better standard of health care.

Today, it’s business as usual for Accardi Clinical Pharmacy— although there is nothing “usual” about this business.

Stepping into Accardi Clinical Pharmacy, an independent community pharmacy in Orange City, FL, it’s immediately clear that this is not your average corner drugstore. There are no buzzing florescent lights, no hard, clinical surfaces and no apathetic, sternfaced staff members here—it’s quite refreshing. Instead, visitors are met with bright, naturally lit spaces, plush seating areas that are beautifully decorated, family photos placed atop bookshelves and counters, and a kindhearted, warm welcome from everyone in the room. At this pharmacy, customers are referred to as

patients—but they’re treated like family.

it’s clear Dr. Accardi has realized his dream of what a pharmacy should provide to the public. With a holistic approach to evaluating patient health, Dr. Accardi delivers invaluable counsel to his patients through reviewing and revising pharmacy regimens—maximizing the benefits of a routine and minimizing risk through reducing or altering medications. It’s no wonder Dr. Accardi was honored with the national Good Neighbor Pharmacy of the Year award; although to this day he remains humble about the honor, stating, “it’s really because I have a great team, they make me look better than I actually am.”

“Putting Care Back Into Health Care” isn’t just a catchy slogan for the team at Accardi Clinical Pharmacy; it’s a way of life and a standard that is constantly met.

Although p h a r m a c i e s today are largely prescriptionfocused, Dr. Accardi sees things a little differently, “There is a community pharmacy on every corner, and the missing piece to that equation is the patient. In this practice, instead of being prescription oriented, we are purely patient-focused: The patient is the center of the practice, not the prescription.”

A third-generation pharmacist with multiple degrees, including a Doctorate in Clinical Pharmacy from the University of Florida (where he is now an associate professor in his field), and numerous awards, Dr. Accardi has a lot to brag about. But you won’t see him light up when he’s asked about his accomplishments.

However, ask about his staff, his vision of what a pharmacy really

In today’s world of cookie-cutter pharmacies, many individuals seem to forget that they have more than two choices when it comes to where they fill their prescriptions. With pharmacy chains on every street corner, trips to drop off a script or collect medication are unfortunately starting to resemble impersonal, monotonous tasks—like picking up dry cleaning or filling up at a gas station. While a detached, even unpleasant experience is par for the course at these everyday establishments, it should not be the routine at your local pharmacy. Dr. Accardi sees this trend as a grave disservice to the public and the industry as a whole, “I am very passionate about how I believe those in the profession of pharmacy can do it better.”

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should offer patients, or about his daughter Shannon–the fourth generation pharmacist in the family–and you will see sparks fly.

Though he’s received a national award ranking him among the top pharmacists in the industry, he remains eternally modest: “It’s funny, I’m not even the best pharmacist in my family, much less the nation: that would be my daughter.”

Though Dr. Accardi shies away from taking much credit for the recent award and the continued success of his practice (passing the praise on to his staff), it’s clear that his kindness, ethics and expertise are the foundation of what Accardi Clinical Pharmacy is today. Its also apparent that the respect and admiration Dr. Accardi has for his team is mutual, which makes for a pretty exceptional model for practicing in the often cold and callous field of medicine.

“We’re treated like family,” states Jodi Butler, the pharmacy’s Medical Assistant, and this same sentiment is carried over in patient care. Unlike other pharmacies that churn out prescriptions as if they’re fast food, Accardi Clinical Pharmacy takes time to educate each patient about every facet of their medications: why they’re taking it, when and how they should take it, and in what ways it may affect them and their quality of life. As Dr. Accardi explains, the risk-benefit ratio is always touched on in patient consultations—and that’s what being a clinical pharmacist is really about. cont. on page 12

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A clinical pharmacist orchestrates the prescriptions you get from multiple doctors: your dentist, your gastroenterologist, your cardiologist, psychiatrist, and your general practitioner. Rather than being a vendor pharmacy that simply hands your prescription over, Accardi Clinical Pharmacy works to better your quality of life through giving you a prescription for your prescriptions. The value of knowing why you’re taking a certain drug, how it interacts with your lifestyle and what it means for your quality of life is something big-name pharmacies just don’t seem to care about.

The attention and efforts of these brand name institutions is instead put towards an assembly line program, where the focus of the practice is the prescription: to fill it quickly, accurately and with the least amount of overhead in order to make a profit.

Accardi Clinical Pharmacy sets itself apart from this growing trend. As Dr. Accardi states, “The essence of the game plan is the main difference.” And that game plan is to not get you in and out with a prescription in your hand

quickly, half-heartedly asking if you have any questions. “Most of the time the patient doesn’t even know enough about the medication to have a question,” which is why Dr. Accardi and his team take it upon themselves to educate everyone about what is they’re taking—whether they have questions or not: “We review medications and make recommendations to physicians and the patient as to how they can be taken or improved upon.”

Education is always part of the prescription at Accardi Clinical Pharmacy, and according to Dr. Accardi, “It isn’t just the medication that defines the outcome for the patient, but the knowledge around the medication that defines it.”

Providing an educational service is one of four cornerstones Dr. Accardi has set forth and infused into his practice’s mission statement. The others include: reliability, credibility and–last but not least–kindness, which he feels is “sometimes more therapeutic than the medicine itself.”

“There is a place in your community where you can go and be the center of everyone in that building, where your issues are the most important, your concerns, your overall care for your family and for yourself is the singular most important piece.” - Dr. Roger Accardi

Tips for managing your prescriptions: is facing up or down. If you take multiple prescriptions you should invest in a pill organizer for your weekly or monthly regimens, choose a more extensive, segmented case if you have multiple morning, afternoon and evening doses.

1. Drink more water. Taking medications without drinking enough water can put a lot of strain on your kidneys. Chances are–whether you take medication or not–you’re not drinking enough water throughout the day for optimal health. Make sure to drink plenty of water (not coffee, juice or sodas: just plain water) to avoid kidney stones, dehydration, fatigue and other health concerns.

3. Review and reevaluate your prescriptions on a regular basis. Don’t rely on your doctor (or doctors) to reexamine your prescriptions. Make a list of all of your current medications and seek the advice of a clinical pharmacist in your area.

2. Devise a plan to remember your medication. If you take a pill twice a day, here’s a trick to never forget (or double-up on) a dose: When you take the first pill, turn the bottle upsidedown, and when you’re ready for your second dose turn the bottle again. If you stick to this you’ll always know when you took your last pill, depending on if the lid of the bottle

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Assisted Living Communities: Atria at Lake Forest Contact: Rita Benesch Phone: 407-624-4292 Americare Assisted Living, Inc. Waters Edge Contact: Eleanor Gustavsson Phone: 386-789-8848 Bishops Glen Retirement Community Contact: Linda Dixon Phone: 386-226-9112 Caring Hands Assisted Living Contact: Marie Timogene Phone: 386-259-4435 Claire Bridge Assisted Living Contact: Betty Worley Phone: 386-672-8800 Cloisters of DeLand Contact: Amanda McHugh Phone: 386-822-6900 Ext. 203 Horizon Bay Contact: Terri Beere Phone: 386-775-3518 Lanyard Manor Contact: Greg Hopcraft Phone: 386-668-3674

Sterling House of DeLand Contact: Lebana Prahl Phone: 386-736-8100

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

Woodland Towers Contact: Dorothy Myers Phone: 386-738-2700

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Care Management:

Meeks Law Firm Contact: Coren Meeks Phone: 386-738-3900

Guardian Care Contact: Theresa Barton Phone: 407-786-6033

Gary S. Wright, P.A. Contact: Gary S. Wright, P.A. Phone: 386-753-0280

Senior Management Care Programs Contact: Tammy Junior Phone: 386-734-9154

Financial Services:

Continuing Care Retirement Community:

Certified Senior Advisor Contact: Carol N. Brown Phone: 386-848-0543

Alliance Community Contact: Earl Mallory Phone: 386-734-3481

Dreggor Rigsby & Teal P.A. Contact: Wendell Jerrard Phone: 386-734-9441

Florida Lutheran Retirement Community Contact: Patrick Forestell Phone: 386-736-5872

Evershore Financial Group Contact: Timothy Haynes Phone: 321-287-9523

Cleaning Services:

Joy Anna Insurance Contact: JoyAnna Rebekah Phone: 386-427-1955

Cinnamon Cleaning Service, LLC Contact: Lorraine Buday, Carol Fickes Phone: 407-474-3395 407-473-2850

Miller Senior Services Contact: Marge Miller Phone: 386-479-0724 Primerica Contact: Jeff Allebach Phone: 386-804-6171

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

Senior Management Care Programs Contact: Julie Gagnon

Tammy Junior Phone: 386-734-9154

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

Meridian Point Chiropractic Contact: Dr. Nguyen Vu, MD and Dr. Ha Vy Van, D.C. Phone: 386-917-0007

CMD Insurance Agency Contact: Carmen Duffy Phone: 386-626-9420

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Florida Health Care Plans Contact: Bissy Holden Phone: 386-676-7110 Humana Contact: Meg Hutson Phone: 386-663-1425

Hearing Screenings & Accessories: Hearing Aids Direct Contact: Fred Gilliam, H.A.S. Phone: 800-728-7592 Hearing Health Services Contact: Lisa Jones, Phone: 386-774-2446

Homemaker Companion Services: Elder Assistance of America, LLC Contact: Desiree Vitale Phone: 386-774-9090

Home Health Care: Greystone Healthcare Management Contact: Neil Hammer Phone: 386-562-4807 Nirvana Home Health Contact: Michelle Marks Phone: 386-677-7006 Senior Home Care Contact: Rebecca Sandvall Phone: 386-871-1953

Home Medical Equipment: Vienna Medical Contact: Priscilla Kincaid Phone: 386-774-2440

Home Modifications: Install Don’t Fall Contact: Ron Wilkerson

Glen Barlow Phone: 407-496-6066 386-956-1350 Total Service Contracting Contact: Steve Delacerda Phone: 407-233-9500

ugh All Branches of Life Hospice Care:

Pet Services:

Vitas Hospice Contact: Elizabeth Knowlton, LCSW Phone: 386-774-2446 Ext. 308

Bewaggle Pet Services Contact: Marianne Carlson Phone: 386-956-0256

Hospice of Volusia Flagler Contact: Jennifer Jordan Phone: 386-322-4701

Pre-Arrangement Services:

Imaging Services In-Home and Out Patient: Sona Imaging Contact: Lara Miller Phone: 386-951-6565

Physicians: Mid Florida Cancer Centers Phone 386-774-1223 Meridian Pointe Medical Dr. Nguyen Vu, MD and Dr. Ha Vy Van, D.C. Phone: 386-917-0007

Long-Term Care Insurance: CMD Insurance Agency Contact: Carmen Duffy Phone: 386-626-9420 Evershore Financial Group Contact: Timothy Haynes Phone: 321-304-4017

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

Non-Medical Transportation Services: Little Red Wagon Contact: Jay Berry Phone: 386-574-4371

Dignity Memorial Contact: Tim Wagstaff Phone: 386-775-4260 Ext. 20 Lohmans Funeral Home Contact: Terry Chandler Phone: 386-860-5900

Private Duty In Home Nursing: Arcadia Homecare Contact: Christie Bielenda Phone: 386-366-0892

Senior Living Placement Services Assistant Living Made Simple Contact: Susan Little Phone: 386-690-6403

Senior Real-Estate Specialists: River City Realty Contact: Linda Dill Phone: 386-804-0848 Watson Realty Corp.

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Terrie White Phone: 386-956-9110 386-804-6174

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The Aging Tree is an all-encompassing resource for the transition into senior life. Whether you are giving some forethought to your journey into aging, or you want to get educated and find some help for yourself, mom, dad, grandma or grandpa, Aging Tree will provide informative and educational guidance—with various options for the most qualified Florida elder services along the way.

How Can Aging Tree Help Me? The initial senior care discovery process can be a little daunting and stressful for anyone considering elder care services or products for themselves or a loved one.

Often times an event occurs that accelerates the need for comprehensive senior care guidance, such as a slip and fall, hospital visit or new diagnosis.

Understandably, our clients find themselves frustrated trying to navigate the senior health care system, while having to make important decisions about health and wellbeing rather quickly. This is where mistakes can occur–and this is where Aging Tree can be of great assistance, saving you time, money and ensuring peace-of-mind.

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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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Alliance Community

DeLand’s Newest Edition to Retirement Living.

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he Alliance Community has been a fixture in DeLand, FL since 1954, and a tour of the neighborhood and surrounding facilities reveals that the community has aged quite gracefully over the years.

The newest addition to Alliance Community, Magnolia at The Groves, offers comprehensive assisted living in an intimate, homelike environment—taking the already-expansive variety of living options offered at the 60+ community to a whole new level.

Magnolia is a freshly built, elegantly decorated assisted living facility complete with 14 private residences in both standard and deluxe floor plans. The new addition to the retirement community is years in the making, with plenty of thought put into the development of the building and the all-inclusive services offered within it.

A. Administrative Offices • Executive Director’s Office • Orchard Foundation • Community Dining Room B. Lindstrom Community Center • Activity Rooms • Library • Beauty/Barber Shop • Fitness Room • Swimming Pool/Spa • Sales & Marketing Office

“We asked ourselves what we could add to what’s already out there,” said Earl Mallory, Alliance Community’s director of sales and marketing. After years of touring facilities throughout the state, both Mallory and Alliance Community’s executive director, Bill Anderson, spent time developing the plan for Magnolia, choosing what aspects could be adopted from more impressive facilities and how they could further improve upon the scope of care already available.

What they found was the need for a more inclusive model of assisted living and senior care. As Mallory states, “When it comes to comprehensive care-type facilities, there’s not a lot of those. A lot of them are à la carte: you pay a monthly fee to live there and then every bit of care you get, every little thing is a charge. With comprehensive care there’s one price for everything: room, medical, food, care—it’s all included.”

While the cost of assisted living at the facility is fixed, the options for care and lifestyle remain diverse and unique to each resident. Residents are assured they can live as independently as they want; however, should they require extra assistance and care, their needs will be met by a familiar staff of professional Resident Hospitality Associates, who act as both caregivers and coordinators of daily living. “We’ve designed it for people to be as in-

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dependent as possible, while also having the assistance they need as their losing some of those energies they had when they were younger,” said Anderson.

A less clinical atmosphere was also a major priority in developing the design and functionality of the facility. Mallory made it a point to reach out to a number of seniors in the research and development phase, finding that, “They want to maintain independence, and they don’t want to live in a place that looks and feels like a rest home or a clinical facility.”

Magnolia at The Groves offers not only the look and the comforts of home, but the conveniences and freedom of home as well. There are no strict schedules and regimens to comply with, and– just like at home–residents can follow their own, personal schedule. “Anytime Dining” is just one aspect of the freedom residents will experience at The Groves, and that means they can eat when and where they want, anytime, day or night.

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Diversity in lifestyle, daily activities and levels of assistance and care is something Alliance Community is committed to offering their residents, “When your youngest resident is 60 and your oldest is 98, not everybody is in the same frame of mind for what they’re entertained by,” states Mallory, “you’ve got cont. on page 22

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Trans-Atlantic Journey at 67

67-Year Old Kayaker Plans to Complete TransAtlantic Journey in New Smyrna Beach, FL

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n October 5th, 2013, 67year old Polish kayaker, Aleksander “Olek” Doba, set out on a 5,200-mile voyage from the coast of Lisbon, Portugal with plans to land in sunny New Smyrna Beach, FL. Encountering high winds and powerful waves over the past few months, the adventurer’s posts on Twitter reveal that throughout the hardships and brooding storms, there are some moments of lightness: “9:30 a.m. each day, I see a beautiful sunrise, about 11 hours later sunsets [sic]. The greatest joy are [sic] when I open a prune jam made by my lovely wife.”

At the halfway point on December 18th, Doba celebrated by opening his “last bottle of wine, “and just days before, he playfully noted, “A tragedy on board. During the night a flying fish killed herself on my cockpit. So I filleted her and ate raw. Delicious.”

Naturally Doba’s journey has brought along some other unexpected moments that aren’t so pleasant: After suffering a

broken rudder on February 13th around the notorious Bermuda Triangle, Doba noted the incident, but claimed, “My life and health are well.” He stated via Twitter he would, “attempt repairs without landing,” on the 14th, but difficulties with the vessel will likely require a stop for repair in Bermuda before he can continue on to Florida.

As of February 19th, Doba sat positioned 110 miles from Bermuda, and his team (reporting from various social media outlets) seems hopeful he will stop in for a repair before completing the last leg of his journey. With about 5 weeks worth of food left, Doba is determined to make it to New Smyrna Beach with as little help as possible—and his many friends, fans and followers will just have to wait and see what the next month brings.

Doba’s trans-Atlantic exhibition is just the latest of many incredible excursions. At age 65, he set the record for the longest open-water crossing ever

undertaken by a kayaker when he paddled for 99 days (traversing from Dakar, Africa to Brazil).

According to his 2010 Twitter feed, the retired engineer battled chances of malaria off the coast of Africa, scorching sunrays and heat, “thousands of little insects,” numerous shark sightings, tremendous wind and storms, and all on very little sleep, confessing, “I sleep about 2-3 hours per night.

During the day it’s impossible.”

A prime example that “you’re never too old to live your dreams,” Doba proves that seniors can and will continue to break records and accomplish great things—even if that means tackling the world of social media over the age of 65!

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By Courtney Senecal

Aleksander “Olek” Doba

You can follow Aleksander Doba’s progress on Twitter, @aleksanderdoba, or on Google+, Aleksander Doba Atlantyk 2.

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Hi Y’all “I tried my best to help and will continue helping them—but, what a mess!”

So, it got me thinking—which one will I be? “Hmm, what about you?”

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’ve been taking some fine folks around to visit some senior living facilities this month and I’ve heard some interesting things from them. I’d like to share some of my insights from these conversations with you.

One of the gentlemen, I had the pleasure of meeting, told me that he was a private man and wanted to make a decision about where he was going to live for the rest of his life. He said he was getting on up in years and that he needed to find a place where he could live out his days and get some help when he needed it. He stated that both of his sons had invited him to come live with them, but he told them both,

“No, I’m not going to be a burden to either one of you.

I love you both dearly, and appreciate the offer, but you have your own lives to live and you need to spend the time with your own families.

I have had that opportunity and so should you.”

He had a great attitude about the whole process and was singing and humming all the way to and from all of the facilities we visited.

He said that once he found the one he liked, he would take his sons and families and get their input, but the decision was his.

He found one that he loves and is going to be moving in soon. What a delight!

She said, “I am fine living on

my own and I will move when I have to--after something happens.”

Her daughter works full-time and still has a family at home, so moving her mother into her small home is not an option. It was obvious that she felt guilty and worried about her mother. I tried my best to help and will continue helping them—but, what a mess!

So, it got me thinking—which one will I be? Hmm, what about you?

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this issue. We would all like to think that we will be able to stay in our own homes living totally independently until the end.

Unfortunately, the fact is that most people are not able to do that anymore. Modern medicine has sure helped a great many people—but, it has also extended our life span. So the reality is that we all to need plan for our sunset years.

On the other hand, I took an elderly woman and her daughter to visit some facilities and the whole experience was difficult at best. This woman has severe physical needs and still drives.

(Scary!)

Her daughter tried her best to convince her mom that the move would be in her best interest--and that it would ease the family’s mind about her well-being--but the woman was adamant.

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M

y name is Loren Fish.

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and have practiced as a Christian Counselor and Whole Health Educator for the past nine years in Orange City, Florida. I am level II trained in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

My aim is to help clients improve their emotional health, and also their physical, intellectual, and spiritual health; so they may live life to the fullest. This aim will be the basis for a monthly column in Aging Tree Illustrated, entitled: “Heart-Soul-Body-Mind”.

This month’s focus will be to give you a better understanding of the broad field of mental health, and how to utilize it successfully, for you or your loved one.

The other day I answered the phone at my office: “Fish Family and Associates”, I said, “this is Loren. How may I help you?”

The woman on the other end of the line was distraught. “I need to get my meds refilled, as soon as possible. I don’t do well when I am not on my meds. I just moved here from up north, and I need to find someone to help me so I can stay on my meds”. I had the unpleasant task of telling her that I was not licensed to prescribe medications. Fortunately, I had contact information for several mental health professionals in her area that would be able to help her continue her med routine. I ended our conversation by telling her, “If you would like to pursue counseling, please call me. I would be happy to talk with you more, to see if we can work together.”

This story is an oft repeated one.

Yet it does not have to be so. I hope the following will help you be able to navigate the landscape of mental health professions, efficiently.

Psychiatrist

A psychiatrist is a physician (medical doctor) specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. Psychiatrists prescribe and manage medicine. They evaluate patients to determine whether or not their symptoms are the result of physical, a combination, or strictly psychiatric illness. Evaluation may include: psychiatric examination, physical exam, CT/CAT scan, MRI, PET scan, and blood laboratories. Some may use psychotherapy, yet most refer to a psychologist or other licensed therapist (i.e. LCSW) for psychotherapy/counseling.

A psychiatrist’s education includes a degree of M.D. or D.O., followed by a psychiatric residency of four years. Total time required to complete educational and training requirements in the field of psychiatry is 12 years after high school.

Psychologist:

Although clinical psychologists and psychiatrists both treat mental illness; their training, outlook, and methodologies are often quite different. Psychiatrists are medical doctors and psychologists are not. The suffix “-iatry” means “medical treatment,” and “-logy” means “science” or “theory.” So psychiatry is the medical treatment of the psyche (mind), and psychology is the science/theory of the psyche (mind).

A psychologist evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and studies behavior and mental processes. There are

many different types of psychologists. Clinical, counseling and school psychologists (Psy.D.) provide mental health care services.

Social or academic psychologists (Ed.D/Ph.D.) conduct research and/or teach psychology.

Clinical psychologists (Psy.D.) receive extensive training in psychological test administration, scoring, interpretation and reporting.

Most are also experts in a number of psychotherapies. Total time required to complete educational and training requirements to be a licensed psychologist is 9-14 years after high school.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed clinical social workers (LCSW), licensed mental health counselors (LMHC), and licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), are skilled in the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, behavioral and emotional disorders. They use counseling and psychotherapy to guide individuals, families, couples, groups, and communities by providing education, and helping to resolve symptoms of mental disorder and relationship problems.

A master’s level licensed therapist must first obtain a master’s degree in social work or psychology. The

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By Loren Fish, LCSW therapist will maintain a title of “Intern” (i.e. LCSWI) until supervision requirements and professional exam has been passed. The total time for education and supervised training after high school, takes a minimum of eight years.

I hope this has been helpful to you in deciphering the mental health professional maze.

Please join me next month when I will address important questions to ask when calling a mental health professional, and how to decide whether they might be the best practitioner to help you or your loved one.

I will leave you with some thoughts to ponder: If you say, “I can’t”, then most likely you “will not” be able to. If you say, “I can”, you will have a much better chance of accomplishing it. Positive thinking is a reality, yet it is important to choose wisely on what we focus our positive thoughts; for a bank robber can have positive thoughts about robbing a bank. Attitude can be the difference between wellness and sickness. A wise man once said, “A cheerful disposition is good for your health; yet gloom and doom will leave you bonetired.” (Proverbs 17:22 from The Message). So choose to have a cheerful disposition, and bank on improving your health.

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