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FROM THE ROOTS: Letter from the Editor.................................................................................................................................................4 SERVICE BRANCH: Your Resource for Florida In-Home Care............................................................................................................6 BUSINESS BRANCH: Spotlight - DeLand Bakery, Natural Market and Deli ....................................................................................8 BUSINESS BRANCH: Spotlight - Seaside Manor .................................................................................................................................. 10 PRODUCT BRANCH: Lift Chairs 101 - What You Need to Know Before You Buy ....................................................................... 12 LIVING WELL BRANCH: Good Health Isn’t Good Luck - DNA Is Not Your Destiny ..................................................................... 14 SENIORS ON SUNRAIL: The Winter Park Daycation - Explore Central Florida ......................................................................16 SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY: Aging Tree - Understanding How Aging Tree Can Help You. ............................................ 22 HISTORY BRANCH: St. Patrick’s Day - The History of St. Patrick’s Day in the U.S.A. .................................................................. 26 QUICK TIPS: Needs to Know Basics - From Us to You ....................................................................................................................... 29 OUT ON A LIMB: Infographic - St. Patrick’s Day ................................................................................................................................ 32

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

MENTAL HEALTH BRANCH: Heart-Soul-Body-Mind - I am A Social Worker ................................................................................ 34

Corey Shenk

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

ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR

FROM OUR KITCHEN TO YOURS: Hometown Recipe - Earthquake Cake ................................................................................... 38

ART EDITOR & GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Mona Quinn

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

COPY & RESEARCH

CALENDAR OF EVENTS.............................................................................................................................................................................. 41

Priscilla Kincaid

Carol S. Grigas Vickie Pleus Courtney Senecal CONTRIBUTORS

Loren Fish Tekla Thornton AD SALES

Janet Dixon

MIND BENDERS -Crossword Puzzle, Sudoku & Cryptogram ........................................................................................................... 42

For more information contact Aging Tree at 386-774-2446 985 Harley Strickland Blvd, Ste. 100, Orange City FL 32763 or visit us online at www.agingtree.com

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Letter from the Editor “Many an opportunity is lost because a man is out looking for four-leaf clovers.”

- Unknown

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ave you ever noticed that sometimes things just fall into place? Is it luck?

Is it a blessing? Is it a random series of events you just happened to be prepared for and would that mean that we make our own luck? Maybe it’s a little bit of all of this.

corey shenk, editor in chief

Let’s be transparent: Yes, we have our challenging days and the ever evolving series of business decisions to make, but we at Aging Tree feel fortunate to have more blessings than not. After all, we get to help and educate people for a living.

This became more apparent to me over the past few months. Along with our great fortune in having contributors like Loren Fish L.C.S.W, Vickie Pleus APR/CPRC, writer Courtney Senecal, Assistant Editor-Priscilla Kincaid, and our Advertising Liaison Janet Dixon––we have expanded our publication, expanded our internal staff, and now expanded our editorial value with two new great writers to Aging Tree Illustrated. I like sharing these types of things because I think it can create a more intimate experience with our publication, and all of these additions to our team are what I would call, luck, blessings and being prepared to take advantage of opportunity.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Corey Shenk ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR

Priscilla Kincaid ART EDITOR & GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Mona Quinn COPY & RESEARCH

Carol S. Grigas Vickie Pleus Courtney Senecal CONTRIBUTORS

Loren Fish Tekla Thornton AD SALES

Janet Dixon

We would like you to meet Mona Quinn or “MQ4,” as one of her nicknames goes. She is a delight to have here and fills the air with positive, energizing creativity and fun. Mona is responsible for graphically creating almost everything you see in this publication. From the advertisements to how the articles get laid out. She is nothing short of amazing, and we are lucky to have her as part of our team.

A few months ago, in January, we began a new column: “History Branch” by Carol S. Grigas, Ph.D. Dr. Grigas is an adjunct professor of history at Daytona State College, with a writing background that includes too many works to list (she also gives her time to hospitals and other not-for-profit organizations). Dr. Grigas is a valued addition to Aging Tree Illustrated and creates very interesting articles to showcase the history of topics. We look forward to reading your next one, Carol, and welcome to our team!

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From the Roots This month good fortune continued when we met this fine lady. You can’t help it but to just be inspired by someone who loves life this much and wants to help others: Cheree Albert is a practicing P.A. in Central Florida and well respected professional. Cheree brings a wellness column to Aging Tree Illustrated beginning this month, along with “Wellness Wednesdays” –– A monthly seminar to be held the third Wednesday of each month at 8:30am at Aging Tree, to provide further information on that month’s column topic.

For information (or to RSVP) please contact Aging Tree. Free snacks, coffee and drinks provided. Welcome, Cheree! I know our readers will gain incredible insight into being more proactive with their health. We also welcome Tekla Thornton’s monthly food and recipe column; we’re thrilled to have our new resident chef on-board!

We hope you enjoy the March edition of Aging Tree Illustrated as we celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, National Social Workers Month, National Quilting Month, Diabetes Alert Day, and so much more (including all of our blessings in life).

In closing, a Swedish proverb: “Luck has a peculiar habit of favoring those who don’t depend on it.”

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day. May the luck of the Irish be with you!

Corey

corey shenk CEO, AGING TREE, L.L.C. EDITOR IN CHIEF, AGING TREE ILLUSTRATED To learn more about Aging Tree, visit www.agingtree.com, www.facebook. com/agingtree or call 386-774-2446.

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Your Resource for FL In-Home Care

“How Do I Know My Loved One is Ready for In-Home Care?”

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n-home care combines non-medical aid with personal assistance to make life easier for seniors. Most of us take for granted the ability to perform every day tasks like brushing our teeth, changing our clothes, bathing, eating, and getting from hereto-there for things like doctor’s appointments and visits with family and friends.

Leaving the home is a tough battle for many seniors, and aging in place is a desirable alternative for those that are lucky enough to acquire care and assistance within the home. Before electing an in-home care provider, seniors and loved ones need to understand the specifics of what in-home care entails, as well as the signs to look for in order to determine if a senior is in need of assistance.

With senior personal care services through a trusted in-home care provider, your elderly loved one can get the help they need while living in the comfort of home. If a senior is struggling to complete dayto-day tasks, their health and wellbeing will surely suffer. An in-home care provider can step in to offer a number of methods of assistance.

In-home care providers help seniors with:

• Transportation • Personal Hygiene Assistance • Help with Morning and Evening Routines • Assistance with Restroom Use

• Help Dressing and Undressing • Assisted Exercise Techniques • Healthy Eating Routines • Companionship • And Much More A Seniors Real Estate Specialist

night, hair not combed consistently, unshaven or unwashed.

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A professionally trained caregiver is able to enhance their assistance with everyday tasks by developing healthy interactions––keeping a senior’s mind and body active.

Thoughtful caregivers will develop safe walking routines and mobility exercises–as well as provide conversation and memory assistance–all the while assisting seniors with the basic life tasks that become harder with age.

Your Resource for Florida In-Home Care is more than just a real estate agent: SRES certified Realtors are specially suited to deal with the unique demands of selling a senior’s home. They not only work to minimize the stress of letting go of a long-term household, they have specialized connections and abilities that make the process just so much easier.

“How Do I Know My Loved One is Ready for In-Home Care?”

There are a few signs to look for in order to determine if an elderly loved one is in need of personal in-home care services.

Five Signs To Look For Before Considering InHome Care:

• Unkempt Appearance wearing clothes with beverage and food stains, staying in bed clothes all day and

lating, old mail or bills piling up.

• Unhealthy Signs - abnormal skin coloration, frail appearance or advanced weight loss, excessive bruising or tearing of the skin.

• Medication Overload - multiple medications around the house, medications from an array of different doctors, unusual or changed behavior, seemingly as result of medication.

• Change in Behavior - forgetful, speaking abnormally or at a very slow rate, uninterested in activities of prior interest, extreme sadness, loneliness or depression.

Make a Difference with In-Home Care

With the help of in-home care, a senior’s quality of life can strongly increase.

The ideal in-home care representative should fuse compassion with proper training to provide the best possible care.

Aging Tree Home Care Direct is an Aging Tree Approved, quality-trusted in-home care provider with a mission to treat seniors as if they were family. Offering “help with heart” for seniors and families, Aging Tree Home Care Direct only supplies the best possible screened caregivers for quality, caring personal services in the home.

For more information contact Desiree Vitale at Aging Tree Home Care Direct at 386-774-9090 or visit our website www. agingtree.com.

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DeLand Bakery & Natural Market

SPOT LIGHT

Everything You Need to Live a Healthy Happy Life!

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eLand Natural Market has been a staple for Volusia’s health conscious crowd for decades, but with a number of expansions and additions–and an increasing public awareness when it comes to general health and wellness–residents from all over are flocking to this mecca of a health food store.

including Healthy Methods, located right within the confines of the store. Healthy Methods is run by digestive specialist, Jamie Hamilton (D.N., C.N.C., D.H.S.) According to Jamie,

tain optimal health: “You can simply stir a serving of greens into a glass of apple juice, and it’s a gift to the body no matter your age.”

Vitamin B12 B12 is a great dietary aid to nerve health and energy promotion. “So many seniors are lacking in B12,” says Jamie, “Signs can be seen in the tingling Fresh-Baked Wellness or numbness in their The DeLand Bakery extentoes and feet.” Digession of the market supplies tive issues and gluten delicious baked goods, can sometimes block not only throughout Florthe absorption of B12 ida, but throughout the in the body. It’s best to nation as well––bringing get your dose of B12 the small-town name of in the form of dissolvDeLand to big corporate The deli provides a relaxed yet sophisticated able methylcobalamin, stores like Whole Foods atmosphere to enjoy a healthy, hearty lunch which is meant to be (among other retail out(and free Wi-Fi!) absorbed under the lets). Praised as having tongue. Why? Because some of the best gluten-free that way it makes its way products around, DeLand Bak“You are what you eat – and distraight to your bloodstream, ery also has a variety of other gest.” Health starts in the gut rather than in the gut where sweet and savory baked goods and balancing your digestive it won’t be nearly as effective. to add a fresh-baked, all natu- system with the help of a proral, and often organic addition fessional like Jamie can lead to your breakfast, lunch, or dinyou on the most effective path “When you don’t digest correctly, it can create a negative ner. to wellness and vitality. cascade of different ailments,” A Gem of a Lunch We asked Jamie about her top says Jamie, who offers digesDestination, With Food Fit for recommendations for promot- tive health plans and genera King ing health within the body. al wellness guidance at the In addition to bakery and groHere are two of her recommen- Healthy Methods office, visit cery items, the deli offers an indations for seniors––although www.HealthyMethods123.com credible selection of freshly prethey greatly benefit the health for more information. pared hot and cold meals daily. of individuals of all ages: Beauty from the Inside Out: Dietary restrictions are always Freeze-Dried Greens taken into account at the deli, Freeze-dried greens contain Expert Guidance in the Health whether you eat a vegetarian, plants and grasses, such a and Beauty Department gluten-free, or dairy-free diet– wheatgrass and other greens or whether you eat everything that pack a healthy punch. Never hesitate to ask for Valerie under the sun–there’s someChlorophyll, the green blood Riley, who knows everything thing delicious waiting for you. of plants, helps make this there is to know about the natGuests can enjoy dining in or an incredible source of vita- ural and highly effective prodtaking out. With the elegant demins and minerals your body ucts located in the bath and cor, beautifully painted murals, needs. Iron and selenium are beauty department of the market. According to Valerie, “Skin a wide range of seating options, just two examples of the hefty awesome food, and free Winutrients packed into a sin- is the portal to health,” and you Fi––the deli makes an incredigle serving of freeze-dried can tell a lot about someone’s ble lunch destination. greens, nutrients that many state of wellness just by examseniors are lacking in their ining the skin.

Probiotics & Prebiotics: Healthy Methods at DeLand diets. Jamie says that, for seFeeding the Skin Inside and Bakery, Natural Market & Deli niors struggling with their Out There’s just so much to offer appetite, freeze-dried greens Valerie recommends both prowithin the four walls of DeLand can be an easy way to get the biotic supplements and prebiBakery, Natural Market & Deli, nutrition they need to main-

By Courtney Senecal otic topical treatments to better the look of your skin and keep you looking youthful.

Probiotics assist with digestion and keeping bacteria and other unwanted factors controlled both inside the body and on the skin’s surface. Prebiotics are also an exceptional aid to the skin, and can even help those suffering from diabetes with skin maintenance and wound care. A prebiotic cleanser is not a medication; however, it’s “food for the skin,” as Valerie puts it. “It gives the body what it needs to do the job it needs to do.”

Valerie says word has gotten out about the effectiveness of prebiotics for diabetics, and she has many individuals with diabetes coming into the market in search of these products.

Stop By the Market on Customer Appreciation Day! On Thursday, March 19th, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, DeLand Bakery, Natural Market & Deli will be hosting a customer appreciation day, with hourly raffles, live music, food samples, product samples, and live demonstrations. If you miss out on this event on the 19th–not to worry: the store regularly has events based on health and wellness, which are free to the public. Visit the events page at www.delandnaturalmarket. com to see what’s in store for the coming months.

DeLand Bakery, Natural Market & Deli is located at 933 N. Woodland Blvd. It’s open Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sunday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Closed Saturdays. (386) 7367919.

Meet the Staff

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Owners - Alfredo Avila and Irma Avila, daughter Jessica, son Emmanuel (daughter, Claribel away at college)

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the last 25 years, DeLand Natural Market has offered different options to the community for a better and healthier lifestyle. DeLand Natural Market offers high quality, Gluten Free, Organic and All Natural Products. Our commitment goes beyond supplements and products. We pride ourselves in educating the community by offering seminars and classes such as Yoga, nutritional, and educational topics.

As you meet our specialized staff in each department note they take great pride in assisting customers with their nutritional or shoppings needs. Our buyers are trained to specifically select each product we stock on our shelves.

We are proud to support our high school and college students as our cashiers/customer service. We support a variety of professional and civic groups.

Meet our Deli-personnel Irma Avila, Janet Avila, Toni Haynes, Nabil Juma, Marlen Villafuerte from Venezuela, Mexico, United States and the Caribbean. With their extensive experience in culinary arts, they are responsible for offering and bringing you a variety of diverse cuisines. The menu of organic, all natural, gluten free and vegan dishes they create are a flavorful burst of ingredients, spices and herbs.

Jaime Hamilton, NHP, CNC, DHS Jaime has used her God-given passion for health for many years to help others. Jaime is educated as a Natural Health Practitioner, a Certified Nutritional Counselor and Digestive Health Specialist.

Crystal Rothenwander Supplement Specialist for eleven years. Crystal has been a health food store manager for ten years.

Karen Sutton is a certified Nutritional Counselor with the American Association of Nutritional Counselors with a BA in Nutritional Sciences and is one of an elite group of Registered Practitioners with the Bach Foundation of Great Britain. Karen has over twelve years in the natural health industry.

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Our conference room is completely free for the use to the community (pre approval required).

Produce Department Heather Cunningham, Juan Jimenez, Edris Velez

Cashier/Customer Service William Taylor, Justin Boren, Raul Mercado

Sahillys Velez – Store Manager Sahillys, Our store manager of 6 years, found her passion helping people living a healthier and happier life. Sahillys has a medical assistant degree and a Supplements Certification from Nature’s Plus.

Lydia Vidal – Store Manager Lydia has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is trained in western and oriental medicine. Lydia has pre-med studies in surgical technologists, shadowed medical doctors and studied massage therapy, aromatherapy, reflexology, and reiki.

Lydia also speaks three languages.

Customer Appreciaton Day! Thursday, March 19 8:00am -7:00 pm • Raffles • Demonstration • Live Music • Product Samples • Surprises

Deli Samples 4-5:30pm

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Seaside Manor Gets Refreshed SPOT LIGHT

New Look Brings Cheer and Good Vibes to Assisted Living and Care Facility

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his month will mark Bonnie Ronning’s oneyear anniversary as Executive Director at Seaside Manor in Ormond Beach––and she’s accomplished an awful lot in her brief time there. Residents and members of staff light up when they see her and, make no mistake, the feeling is mutual.

In addition to brightening up the faces of residents and team members, Bonnie has brightened up the entire interior and exterior of the facility with an air of lightness and cheer.

When Bonnie arrived at Seaside Manor, it looked quite a lot different than it does now: She’s transformed the dull, drab, gray look of the building into a bright, sunny, cheery, and elegant place to call home.

In fact, upon the removal of the very last depressingly-dark oil painting (which was left brooding above the dining area), she recalled one resident casually remarking, “The funeral has now left the building!”

“We all laughed hysterically,” says Bonnie; and laughing and smiling is not a rare occurrence at this facility, which seems to be impeccably instilled with good, positive vibes. Now that the decor has improved, Seaside Manor lives up to its name: It now carries an elegant, beachy vibe, with comfortable, flattering furniture and beautiful original artwork that’s fitting of the coastal theme. In fact, Seaside Manor more closely resembles a luxury beach condominium than a clinical or dreary assisted living facility.

The airiness of the light blue, seaside motif, “adds a sense

of warmness and light to the building, and the residents love it!” exclaims Bonnie.

With her help and that of some eager residents, a garden area has also been added to the grounds, much to the delight of everyone: “We have roses, gardenias, mini fruit, bird and hummingbird feeders, grapes, and even raspberries, which should produce this year.” Even less-active residents and those from the Memory Care wing of the facility have come to appreciate the new addition: “One lady who never speaks to anyone, she goes out and waters the baby fruit trees ...to have their senses stimulated with the smells and the sounds of the birds, it’s so rewarding,” says Bonnie, almost tearing up.

Bonnie has certainly changed the facility for the better, but not without the help of its caring staff. There are still small developments being made, so the atmosphere is only going to get better and better in 2015. One thing’s for sure, though––the happy vibe of this facility isn’t going anywhere. “We have a very friendly, open atmosphere – everyone knows everyone, and we’re all gracious to each other,” states Bonnie, who just has an incredible disposition (much like the rest of the staff at Seaside).

All faiths and backgrounds are welcome at Seaside Manor, and it’s clear that Bonnie and her team do everything in their power to make residents

feel happy and at home: “We respect the fact that this entire building is their home, and it’s our job to make sure it’s the way they want it.”

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Seaside Manor has a limited number of 282 sq. foot private or semiprivate rooms available.

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Lift Chairs 101

What you need to know before you buy.

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n electric lift chair (also called a lift-chair recliner), is a chair that includes motorized lift mechanisms that lift a person from a sitting to a standing position.

Sounds simple enough, right?

Not so fast.

People who use lift chairs use them for various reasons. Lift chairs can address many needs, including assisted standing, assisted sitting, and extended time periods of sitting and sleeping (including full reclining). And, because needs are as different as buyers, there are many features to consider when you’re shopping for a lift chair.

How do you know which liftchair design would best serve your needs? Of course, you’ll want to invest in one that’s quiet, smooth-operating, stylish and is a good value. But, what else should you consider? Understanding lift-chair features is your first step to determining what’s right for you, including measurements, weight capacity, positioning options, fabrics and cushions and optional features.

Measurements.

• Measurement 3: Seat width.

This is the space between the lift-chair armrests. One consideration to seat width is accommodating the sitter… and possibly a pet, too. Do you plan to sit with your pet in your lift chair?

Consider increasing the width of the chair’s seat area to accommodate your pet if it sits by your side.

• Measurement 4: Seat depth. This is the length of the seat from its back to its front.

“Needs are as different as buyers, there are many features to consider when you’re shopping for a lift chair.

When purchasing a lift chair, know the four key measurements you’ll need to make the ideal purchase: • Measurement 1: Seat height from the floor. Lift chairs can measure 17 to 21 inches from the floor. Smaller versions are often called “petite,” and taller versions are usually noted as such.

• Measurement 2: Seat back height. Do you require a tall or sleeper lift chair?

Those are two additional considerations when determining the “seat back height” measurement.

Weight capacity. Do you

need the lift chair to support your full weight? If so, ordering a lift chair isn’t the time to fib about the scale. But, don’t pad your poundage either; you’ll get the maximum level of comfort when you have the chair that fits your true weight.

Positioning options. Lift

chairs come with two, three or infinite positioning options.

Two-position lift chairs recline to 45 degrees, while threeposition chairs accommodate

full reclining. Determine what activities you’ll be doing in the chair, and how often you’ll be seated in it. If you’ll be entering the lift chair from a wheelchair, you may need a removable arm rest.

By Vickie Pleus and drinking frequently in your lift chair? If so, consider a fabric that’s easily spot-cleaned or wiped down, especially if you are concerned about sweating and/or incontinence.

Optional

Additionally, consider any special accommodations for physical ailments, limitations or injuries.

Remember, too, that lift chairs typically need to be placed at least 18 inches from a wall, so make sure you have the designated space to accommodate it.

If you don’t have space to spare, look into lift chairs that can slide out instead of (or in addition to) sliding backwards.

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Choose your lift chair for comfort and cushioning, but also for function. Will you be eating

features.

Will the user of this lift chair be dependent upon it 24/7? If so, consider one with a battery back-up. Who among us isn’t faced with a power outage from time to time? Plus, today’s lift-chair designs can feature accessories that make life a bit more convenient, too, including built-in refrigerators and special adaptations for electronics.

Aging Tree has staff on hand to help you determine what you need from your liftchair recliner, with the goal of helping you or a loved one live more comfortably, safely, and happily in the perfect lift-chair recliner.

Call Aging Tree today to begin your lift-chair recliner search at (866) 320-8803.

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Good Health isn’t Good Luck

DNA is NOT Your Destiny

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hen I was a little girl it would break my heart to see someone hurting or sick so I became a nurse. As a young nurse, I saw life as this incredible adventure with miracles and healing in the midst of pain and suffering. I believed I could provide comfort and hope for the individual and their family. After several decades as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner I still believe this, though my understanding of the depth and scope of pain and suffering is now much greater, and it still breaks my heart especially in light of what we now call the “preventable diseases”. I often hear clients who are in the “second half of life” comment: “At my age I have what I have, nothing I can do about it at this point” or “I have really bad genes, just unlucky”.

Have you heard these comments or know someone who thinks this way?

A favorite activity of mine is eating out with my dad. Quite often there is a discussion with our waitress about age and she will guesstimate him to be around 65 which is pretty amazing for this nearly 89 year old. He will grin and say, “I have good genes”.

I have nicknamed one of these genes the “Ponce de Leon” gene in honor of the Spanish explorer, Juan Ponce de Leon, who sought to discover the Fountain of Youth. This gene (if it truly exists ) has been found; my dad has it.

DNA and Your Genes 101

DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) carries the genetic information in the body’s cells. A gene is a portion of the cell’s DNA. We have an estimated 25,000 genes which are coded instructions for making everything the body needs.

Researchers have discovered what some of these do, for example in the case of Cystic Fibrosis or Down Syndrome, but there are many genes whose functions are

health outcome by 80%. These are shockingly good odds! No medicine, (synthetic) supplement, or medical intervention can come even close to delivering results like that... “

Dr. David Katz, Preventive Medicine Specialist at the Yale Prevention Center, in his book DISEASE PROOF: The Remarkable Truth About What Makes Us Well speaks about the role of “epigenetics”-how genes are influenced by their environment and he adds: “Quite simply, their environment is you!”

This is truly extraordinary, myth shattering, hope building news for our current and future health. It certainly provides fuel for my passion to love on people by meeting them right where they are in their h e a l t h journey and helping them to connect the dots between the health and vitality they envision for themselves and what they need to do to make that vision a reality. Vitality is a foundational ingredient here which relates to the capacity to live and grow; physical or mental vigor; energy or strength.

I would add a meaningful or purposeful existence to this list.

I have seen this countless times throughout all the ages and stage s of life, with excellent health or debilitating chronic illness. It is never too late to start moving toward a life of greater vitality.

“If you develop wholesome habits, you can give the DNA you were born with a second chance-a do-over, so to speak- to move in a healthier direction. You can reshuffle the genetic deck in your favor with healthful behaviors-enough to reduce the likelihood of a bad

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An Exhibition of Art & Architecture by Lisa Habermehl, Museum of Art - DeLand Richard Haas:Works on Paper, is one of four exhibitions currently on view at the Museum of Art - DeLand. Haas, an American artist (1936 - ) who has embraced the urban scene and architecture as subject matter since the mid1960’s, is best known for his monumental outdoor murals located in New York City, Chicago, Boston and Philadelphia.

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Haas’ beautifying visual commentary on various metropolitan motifs reaches far beyond brick, mortar, glass and steel. “His works on paper are a testament to his skill as a draftsman and an artist,” said Museum of Art - DeLand Curator of Art & Exhibitions, has been David Fithian.

The largest colcalled a magician, Gouache, graphite, lection of his only his magic wand watercolor, oil and public creations acrylic constitute the can be found in is a paintbrush.” mediums used by Homewood, IlliSerena Altschul, nois, which has 12 CBS News “Off the Wall” Haas’ adept hand in this exhibit. Visitors completed works depicting local and regional histo- are able to get close to the images and sense their power in a very ry through his three-dimensional personal way. trompe-l’oeil architectural detail;

Richard Haas maintains an active studio in Manhattan where he continues to work on large urban projects. He has received many awards over the Museum of Art - DeLand Curator, David Fithian, explains the process of lithography to two Museum visitors years including the looking at the artworks of Richard Haas.

American Institute Richard Haas at 600 N. Woodland of Architects Medal Blvd. from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Interof Honor, a Guggenheim Fellowviews with art experts, people on ship and a National Endowment the street, and the artist himself for the Arts Award. In 1993 Haas provide great insight to his illuwas elected into the National Academy of Design and served as sionistic creations through timelapse photography. The cost is only president. $5 and includes a tour of the galleries. RSVP 386.734.4371 or email On Friday, March 20, the MuseContact@MoArtDeLand.org. For um will have a public showing more information, visit the Museof the documentary Painting the um’s website at MoArtDeLand.org.

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took on special significance for George Washington. In 1780, during the darkest hour of our fight to secure our liberty from

By Carol S. Grigas, Ph.D. England, Washington and the Dr. Grigas is an adjunct professor Patriots followed the political of history at Daytona State unrest in Ireland as the Irish College. also sought to free themselves from England. Washington realized that the conflict in Ire- The Irish were Catholics from the land could distract England southern counties of Ireland, a country the size of West Virginia. from the American cause and deplete England’s resources. As Catholics they were scorned by their new neighbors, and Additionally, by March 1780, Washington’s army which relied heavily on Irish volunteers, was in a ragtag state worn This sheet music is for a song called “Erin and Is Calling” (Erin is a nickname for Ireland) down by a viCREDIT: Ager, Milton. “Erin is calling. 1916,” 1916. cious winter, The Man behind Rare Books, Manuscript, and Special Collections had a morale Library, Duke University. Reproduction Number the “Wearing o’ the Music #433. problem. So, Green” on March 16, much in U.S. history, it originatPatrick wasn’t Irish.

1780, General Members of the Irish Brigade pose for a picture ed in the Colonial era. The first He was British and the son of Washington isorganized observance of St. Patin 1862 Roman Christian aristocrats. sued an order rick’s Day in the British colonies CREDIT: Harrison’s Landing, Va. Group of the Irish Around 406 C.E., when he was that the 17th was was in 1737 when the Charitable Brigade, 1862.

Prints and Photographs Division, 16, Patrick was snatched by to be a holiday Irish Society of Boston gathered Library of Congress. Reproduction Number LCpirates from his family’s estate for the troops – in honor of their motherland, B8171-0627 DLC. and sold into slavery in Ireland. their only day according to John Daniel CrimAll slavery is cruel, but Patrick off that winter – mins in his book St. Patrick’s Day: endured unusual hardships in in honor of St. Patrick’s Day and Its Celebration in gathered together in cities to eke remote areas of Ireland until his the Irish, who were New York and Othout a living as manual laborers escape to Gaul (France) before in Washington’s er American Places and in the process helped build reuniting with his family in words “a brave and 1737-1845, (New America. At the same time their Roman Britannia (England). generous people.”

York, 1902), with remittances to families in Ireland Then, in response to a calling to A little merriment a dinner and a helped alleviate the suffering Christianize Ireland, he spent went a long way to parade.

Other caused by absentee English 15 years studying before he the winning of our colonial seaports landlords and the Potato Famine returned to Ireland. From his independence. with large Irish which ruined the country’s arrival in the emerald isle in 432 populations soon staple crop. until his death on the 17th of Immigrants followed.

New March in 461, Patrick worked Added to the York City held its By the 1850s, in response to ceaselessly, converting the Irish first St. Patrick’s the massive influx of Irish to Christianity, an amazing American Mix Day parade in Catholics, the Know-Nothings, achievement in the annals of Between 1840 and 1762 and Savana nativist political party, missionary work.

1860, political and nah, Georgia’s reeconomic refugees stirred up resentment toward portedly started from Ireland and the newcomers. Although the From Holyday to in 1812.

Germany increased Know-Nothings were eventually Patrick, Saint National Holiday the population of the discredited because of their Saint Patrick, stainedSt. Patrick’s Day as we know it is During the Ameruse of violence, nativist fears US by 4.2 million, a glass window in the much more of an American holiican Revolution, Cathedral of Christ the 10-fold increase over day than an Irish one. As with so St. Patrick’s Day previous decades.

Light, Oakland, Calif. cont. pg. 28 h a t American holiday celebrates the heritage of a very small nation with parades, special foods, and a whole lot of green? On March 17, 2015, millions of Americans will don a shamrock and revel in an Americanized version of Irish culture in tribute to St. Patrick, revered for his humble lifestyle and his prodigious missionary feats and the patron saint of Ireland, who died on March 17th in 461. However, Patrick’s life and achievements are unknown by most Americans, according to Professor Philip Freeman.

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Beginning with President Kennedy’s administration, each year on or near the 17th of March, the Irish prime minister, accompanied by a delegation of Irish dignitaries, personally delivers the ceremonial gift to the president, a custom that continues to this day. Additional festivities include a meeting in the Oval Office, an annual St. Patrick’s Day lunch at the Capitol, and an evening reception at the White House. Since 1991, March has been proclaimed national Irish-American Heritage Month and Christian denominations observe this feast day, including the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Protestant Episcopal Church, as well as the Roman Catholic Church.

of foreigners and their religions and customs were revived in the 1920s, a time when the popularity of the Ku Klux Klan surged nationwide.

The KKK targeted not only African-Americans but also Jews, Catholics, and immigrants.

Nevertheless, Irish American made their way in American society, and public sentiment changed over time, as From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Irish-Americans became The north White House fountain has been dyed green for Saint fixtures in government, Patrick’s Day since 2009. education, the military, and politics. With the these parades and festivals are dispersal of the IrishWhile Chicago also stages a pascheduled for the weekends Americans to cities across the rade to rival any and dyes its rivaround St. Patrick’s Day, so renation, the custom of celebrating er green, for folks in Central Florsearch precise times and dates.

St. Patrick’s Day became part ida ready to immerse themselves of the American cultural scene in St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, At the national level, especially after World War II in one option is the parade hosted even before the the U.S. and around the world. by the City of Savannah, Georelection in 1960 of In addition to celebrating Saint gia.

Savannah officials claim that Irish-American John F. Patrick’s Day as a public holiday their week-long festi- Kennedy as president, val rivals anything in St. Patrick’s Day was NYC, and the city’s celebrated at the parade is always White House. Starting held on March 17, with President Harry not on an adjacent Truman, the prime weekend. Closer to Postcard postmarked 1912 in the minister of the Republic home, check out paof Ireland sent the United States.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia American president a Saint Patrick’s Day celebration, Union Army. rades and festivities gift of shamrocks – a Irish Brigade holds a steeplechase race, 17 in the following cities: Hollywood, MarMarch 1863. national symbol of Ireland – From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia co Island, Naples, St. in a Waterford crystal bowl.

Augustine, and Tallahassee. Note that in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, other nations that celebrate the day on a local basis are Canada, Montserrat, Great Britain, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand.

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Boston’s parade while smaller is the oldest, and the 17th of March is an official local holiday.

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The nation will commemorate National Social Work Month this month (March). To better understand who social workers are, and what they do, I would like to share with you the different roles I have had in my career in the social work profession.

What is social work? One Social Workers history:

My first social work job was as a mental health technician at an adolescent psychiatric hospital.

I was working on my bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) and wanted to gain some experience. I lead out in groups and made sure that the patients followed the rules and met their appointments throughout the day. Later I got to come back to the hospital and work as a therapist and discharge planner, where I did individual and family therapy with the patients

and helped connect them with other mental health professionals after being discharged from the program.

After I graduated with my BSW, I was able to work as a youth chaplain for a Christian

non-profit program who ministered to social, spiritual and mental health needs of middle and high school students. Some of my college classmates went to work for the Department of Children’s Services (DCF), others worked in senior service programs or assisted living facilities. One classmate joined the military as a social worker.

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Social Work (MSW), so that I could become a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). During my schooling I did individual and group therapy at a community mental health center, as well as crisis intervention work where I would go to hospitals, prisons, police stations and people’s home, to evaluate people who had reported suicidal thoughts, threats, or gestures.

learned about physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.

So as you can see, a professional social worker can have many different roles. Professional social workers are found in every facet of community life—in schools, hospitals, mental health clinics, senior centers, elected office, private practices, prisons, military, corporations, and in numerous public and private agencies that serve individuals and families in need.

My first job after graduate school was as an adjunct professor, teaching introduction to sociology at Florida Hospital’s, Adventist University of Health Sciences in Orlando. Besides teaching, I spent my two years of postgraduate clinical supervision working as a counselor in a private practice, as well as doing medical social work / case management at FH Fish Memorial.

Since getting my LCSW in 2009, I have continued doing counseling and therapy in many different settings, including: home healthcare, schools, for-profit and non-profit mental health agencies, hospital, and private practice. Along the way, I have enjoyed sharing with the community, through lectures and seminars, the things that I have

It is likely that you have met many more social workers in your lifetime than you once thought. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), professional social workers are the nation’s largest group of mental health services providers. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs employs more than 10,000 professional social workers. It is one of the largest employers of MSWs in the United States. There are hundreds of social workers in national, state and local elected office, including two U.S. Senators and seven U.S. Representatives.

One of the reasons I chose the field of social work was that it encouraged professionals to ad-

here to the social work Code of Ethics. This consists of broad ethical principles based on social work’s core values; And ethical standards that guide social workers’ conduct and provide a basis for sound decision making. These principle and standards have guided my professional and personal decisions throughout my career as a social worker.

The book of Isaiah in the bible talks about doing social work, but not for pay, as a way of life; and the good that will come as a result.

6. …. Remove the chains of oppression and the yoke of injustice, and let the oppressed go free. 7. Share your food with the hungry and open your homes to the homeless poor. Give clothes to those who have nothing to wear, and do not refuse to help your own relatives.

8. Then my favor will shine on you like the morning sun, and your wounds will be quickly healed. I will always be with you to save you; my presence will protect you on ev-

ery side. 9. When you pray, I will answer you. When you call to me, I will respond.

If you put an end to oppression, to every gesture of contempt, and to every evil word; 10. if you give food to the hungry and satisfy those who are in need, then the darkness around you will turn to the brightness of noon. 11. And I will always guide you and satisfy you with good things. I will keep you strong and well. You will be like a garden that has plenty of water, like a spring of water that never goes dry. (Isa 58 – Good News Translation) Loren Fish, LCSW is a Christian Counselor and Whole Health Educator. His private practice: Fish Family & Associates has been in West Volusia since 2005, using EMDR therapy for PTSD, Anxiety & Depression.

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

Social Work Month 2015 - Social Work Paves the Way for Change 2015 marks a special year for the social work community.

The nation will commemorate National Social Work Month in March and the National Association of Social Workers will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2015.

Social work is the profession of hope—fueled by resilience and advocacy. Social workers matter because every day they help millions of struggling people dream differently. In the United States, more than 650,000 of these highly trained professionals know how daunting and immobilizing life’s tragedies and obstacles can be. But they also witness the sheer determination of countless individuals and families to achieve different lives. Sometimes, all it takes to help people get on the right path is guidance toward what is possible. Other times, social workers are an immediate lifeline in crisis—providing access to resources and new life options.

Those served by social workers possess many strengths that keep them fighting for a better future despite personal and systemic barriers to success. They climb toward what is possible rather than simply accepting what the current situation may be. Professional social workers help combine these client strengths with effective personal and public advocacy.

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