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From the Roots

Going for the Gold

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id you spend some time in PyeongChang South Korea last month? Maybe you’re one of the millions who couldn’t get enough of the Winter Olympics. The come-from-behind wins and hard-fought medals had many of us glued to our TVs as we celebrated with the victors and cried with the defeated.

To me, one of the most interesting aspects of the Olympics is how the margin by which an Olympian earns a medal often is minuscule. For example, USA’s downhill skiing darling Lindsey Vonn captured bronze in the race in which the gold-earning run was less than half a second faster!

Thus, for these amazing athletes, the difference between making it to the podium or not often is the result of split-second decisions to tuck tighter, fly higher or spin faster. And, they’re not certain it worked until all the results are in!

Seeing how decisions affect outcomes in the fast-forward world of Olympic competition is a metaphor for life. You and I make decisions daily that affect immediate moments and years down the road. Sometimes taking no action has the greatest impact.

If you’re faced with a difficult choice, be encouraged by the risk takers who have led the way before you. Our lives are changed by decisions every day. If you feel trapped, you owe it to yourself to try and break free, just like the Snedden family – this month’s Legacy Magazine feature story – was able to do. Enjoy reading the tale of how, with one decision, a man re-charted his family’s future.

Let every issue of Legacy Magazine be your guide to effective decision making. Whether it’s regarding eating healthier, setting up a trust, better understanding VA or social security benefits, or knowing how Hospice social workers get the job done – topics we explore in the following pages – we want to help you through the ups and downs of life. Start the journey with us here and now.

Decisions can be difficult and uncomfortable, but Olympians don’t make it to the podium without sacrifice. Go for the gold in your life, and even if you don’t earn a medal there’s always a reward in the effort.

Make your days great…you’re in charge of them.

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LEGACY Table of Contents AGING TREE ILLUSTRATED'S

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Feature Article 8 | Legacy: Trapped No More: A Family's rewritten story

Children of coal miners in the 1930s hardly enjoyed the joie de vivre of adolescence. Theirs was a short childhood, often abruptly transitioning to coal-mine work when they were hardly teenagers.

FEATURES

7 | TRAVEL:

ADVENTURES: Aging Tree Travel Adventures - Spanish Wonder

Travel Smart: Pan Ahead!

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EVERY MONTH

Go Further With Food

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Five Facts You Might Not Know About Social Security

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32 | DENTAL HEALTH: Inside Advisor - Eliminate Loose Dentures

4 | Letter From the Editor 15 | LEGAL: Inside Advisor - Supple-

33| MAIL CALL - ASK 'OL SARGE:

12 | LIVING WELL BRANCH: National

16 | HEALTHWISE: Inside Advisor -

Equipment For Sale, Items For Sale, Industry Jobs

17 | PRODUCT BRANCH: Top 5 Rea-

18 | SENIORS ON SUNRAIL: The

BRANCHES Nutrition Month: Go Further with Food

sons People Wear Compression Socks

20 | COMPUTER BRANCH: How Technology is Helping Seniors

23 | BRANCHING OUT WITH VOTRAN: Travel with Votran

25 | BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Cell Regenerative Therapy (CRT)

34 | QUICK TIPS-PRODUCT BRANCH: TAX Tips: 2017 May Not Be as Taxing as You Think

41 | HOMETOWN RECIPE: Easy Peasy Cornbread

mental Needs Trust

Colon Cancer Awareness

Inside Advisor - VA Benefits Q&A

36 | CLASSIFIEDS: Used Medical

37 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Activities

Winter Park Daycation, Explore Central Florida

22 | HOSPICE: Inside Advisor - What

does a Hospice Social Worker Do?

27 | BREATHE EASY: Inside Advisor

- Tips Combat Dryness in the Throat, Nose, or Mouth

& Support Groups Located Near You

38 | MIND BENDERS: Crossword Puzzle, Sudoku & Cryptogram

43 | MARCH: Special, Wacky Days and Holidays

44 | Senior Resource Directory of Trusted Providers

29 | LIVING: Inside Advisor - Are you

the New Kid in School? Tips to making Friends.

30 | SOCIAL SECURITY: Inside Advisor - Five Facts You Might Not Know About Social Security

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just completed planning a last minute vacation for a family of four to visit New York City for Spring Break.

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cess, the deposited traveler is safe.

But if a price reduction should arise, the passenger can request a reduction in their cruise fare.

Several years ago, the cruise lines held quite the opposite pric-

a safe and affordable manner was not as easy as one would assume, simply because it was a last-minute plan.

A common obstacle travelers come up against is the race for the clock. So when is the best time to plan a vacation?

ing strategy—they would reduce the fare just days before departure. So, us Florida residents who could grab a vacation bag and run out the door to catch a cruise really had a great opportunity in picking up some incredible deals.

Oh, how the times have changed…The rule of thumb now is plan early and save.

Plan Early and Save!

Over the last few years, the cruise lines began offering the best deals for passengers who committed to a vacation early. If the price goes up during the pro-

Playing the Game with Airlines Have you ever looked online at an airline ticket for an upcom-

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By Amanda M. Vallone ing trip, and then decided to purchase it the following day but the

price went up? These fluctuating prices often leave vacation planners perplexed at the cost of air travel.

So how do you get around these pricing changes? Well, you can’t. But you can play it smarter.

Next time you’re planning a vacation, look into the airfare first and early. Airline tickets are available up to 330 days (about 11 months) prior to departure, and while there’s no hard and fast rule, the sweet spot to purchase most tickets is between 5-8 months prior. |6|

I have a group going to Spain in September, the best prices on air were $400 discount per person when we booked in February (7 months prior to departure).

When pricing air, don’t only look for the “most affordable” price. Be sure to check out the schedule, too. Sometimes when you get the most affordable tickets, it comes at a much greater price of time-frame and long layovers. And, as airline tickets are subject to change and based on availability, looking the week prior to departure with limited inventory available will surely come with a higher price tag.

Budget Meets Payment Plans Many times, travelers will wait until they have the money to be-

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FEATURE ARTICLE

LEGACY

Trapped No More:

A Family's Rewritten Story

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hildren of coal miners in the 1930s hardly enjoyed the joie de vivre of adolescence.

Theirs was a short childhood, often abruptly transitioning to coal-mine work when they were hardly teenagers.

Boys were expected to be mining, while girls tended to factory jobs that would have them traversing countryside by train and logging desperately long days.

Fathers often would be absent for long periods of times and mothers had endless chores.

Coal-mining families’ lives were unstable. They moved from city to city as they followed the coal veins across the rural landscape.

This is the life from which Bill Snedden narrowly escaped.

The Seminal Moment Dr. Bill Snedden has achieved the highest level of education possible. He’s earned degrees from America’s finest engineering

schools. He worked for General Electric for decades. He became an accomplished gymnast who earned a place in an Olympic Trial. He’s a published author working on his third book. He’s an experienced woodworker. He’s the father of successful men and women who have blessed him and his wife, Joan, with grandchildren and great grandchildren.

But, if had it not been for one brave decision, Snedden’s fruitful life would be only a dream.

See, Snedden wasn’t destined for success. He was “supposed” to work the coal mines of Pennsylvania like his father did, his grandfather did, and like his mother’s relatives did.

Coal mining was his family’s heritage.

Snedden’s parents’ ancestors came from the coal-mining towns in Scotland, explained Snedden in his memoir, It Is What It Is. His father and three (or more) generations before him were coal miners in Scotland and in the United States. His mother’s heritage is Scotch, Irish, and Dutch via coal mining also in Scotland.

“All of the children of my paternal family were born in the coal mining area of Pennsylvania, but thanks to my loving parents, I nor

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By Vickie Pleus, APR, CPRC my brothers or sisters ever saw the inside of a coal mine,” said Snedden.

That’s because his father said, “enough is enough.”

The seminal moment – when his parents decided they would risk everything to pursue a better life for their children – formulated Snedden’s drive for success in all he does. With unabashed ambition, he pursues anything he sees as a worthy challenge.

This winning combination of perseverance and guts is the formula for success that Snedden, 80, learned at an early age from his father. That’s why Darrell Snedden, a third-generation coal miner, who learned and worked his craft in Pennsylvania in the 1930s and 40s, is his hero. He’s hoped his father’s and ancestors’ pioneering spirit has rubbed off on him. And, it has.

In his memoirs, Snedden summarizes his family heritage and the gift his ancestors have passed along to him, his children, his grandchildren and the generations to come. His ancestors’ collective story is one of living and leaving the coal-mining world and a way of life that had successfully harnessed generation after generation of Snedden families until Snedden’s father sought something more. cont. pg 10

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The Great Escape By all accounts, young Snedden and his siblings were heading straight for a poor life of dangerous, difficult work in the 1940s.

Coal mining had been a dominant industry in Pennsylvania since the early 1700s, and generations of men before him had spent their

working lives in mines.

It was a hard life.

“In those days, in rural mining towns, no one owned a car, so they had to live close to where they worked so they could walk there,” said Snedden. “Coal miners weren’t paid much. After they got their groceries, paid their light bill and so forth, they had very little money left over to do anything.

“When you’re a coal miner, you’re poor,” he said. “You live in the company house, you buy groceries from the company store and then, if you have any money left over, you go to the company store to buy some sort of entertainment. It was a cycle of entrapment,” said Snedden.

Snedden’s father had been working in coal mining since he was 10 years old and it’s all he knew. But, Snedden’s mother Margaret, who was more educated than his father, helped her husband move up the ranks to be-

come a miner inspector. This position wasn’t too enviable though: inspectors were the ones who entered the coal mines first.

Yes, he had achieved a higher rank, but Darrell remained stuck.

He wanted more for his family than that coal-mining life, and his ambitions stretched beyond what was available to him there.

He was desperate to leave coal mining. He and his wife’s brothers and sisters pooled their funds and their families and formulated their exit.

“My parents got together with the others and said, ‘Let’s get the hell out of here,’” said Snedden.

“It took a lot of guts to leave Pennsylvania; they didn’t have any other expertise except coal mining.”

The group relocated to Connecticut in search of a better life in 1944 when Snedden was six years old.

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“One of my father’s philosophies was that if you knew how to do a lot of people’s jobs, you’ll always have a job. He knew how to fix things and do other people’s jobs,” said Snedden.

“He’d say to me, ‘If you can do other things, then you will always have a job’…and he always did,” he added.

Snedden took notes from his father’s legacy and incorporated them into his own life and he did things his siblings wouldn’t dare.

He became the only of his parents’ children to go to college, became a self-trained gymnast, and enjoyed time as a self-taught scuba diver, too. Always up for a challenge, he wanted to be an inspiration to his children. Snedden looks at his father’s example on how to live fearlessly and wisely.

The books will be part of the legacy Snedden leaves for his family, something everlasting that holds his family story, his ideas and dreams. The books are a tangible record of his ideas and beliefs, a way for his ancestors to know him for generations to come.

“As I write my memoirs, I think about my legacy,” said Snedden.

“I think all humans at some point in time realize they won’t live forever. I wanted to leave more of me, us, and our experiences, and so I figured a legacy is something you put in print.

“I also leave a legacy of several woodworking pieces, both furniture and art, made with love and care for our children to enjoy after I am gone,” he added.

“If you were born, lived a self-interested life, and nobody noticed, that’s a shame,” said Snedden.

“I want to leave a legacy to our children, and the books are one way to do that.”

The Sneddens are an example of a family who broke the chains of an industry that owned their livelihoods. Powered by the hope of having of something better, their faith carried them to new places to seek new challenges, and the perseverance of one father and his family changed future generations forever. *** We’re wise to follow Darryl Snedden’s example: Just because the situations look bleak, and there seems to be not way out, it’s worth trying to make a change.

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expectations and create the legacy you want. Show your descendants how to break the cycle. You may not be entrapped by the coal-mining business, but most every snare is escapable if you bring fearlessness and courage along for the ride.

Have you considered what your legacy will be? Does your family share a famous or meaningful legacy? Please share it with us so we can enrich the lives of others with this gift. We believe that our nation’s seniors are living legacies by calling 1-866-320-8803 or by e-mailing coreyshenk@gmail.com.

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National Nutrition Month You CAN Have the Vitality and Health You Desire LIVING WELL BRANCH

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arch is National Nutrition Month and the theme for this year is “Go Further with Food”. We have spoken often in

this Living Well Branch about the fact that the foods we choose can make a real difference in how we feel, think and move. Having the vitality and health we desire can be greatly impacted by developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Creating an environment for meals that is fun and joy-filled as often as possible is a worthwhile goal for many important reasons.

In addition to these reminders, another key message for this month is to always practice good food safety. Don’t risk eating or drinking anything that you suspect has spoiled. Our sense of smell likely has changed and often is not reliable. Plan to eat leftovers within 3 to 4 days (or freeze for up

to 3 to 4 months). Labeling with a marker on a label or piece of tape will help to keep track of when the meal was first prepared.

Another factor that contributes to food waste is the confusion that exists about what those dates on food and drink packaging really mean. Many people consider these to be expiration dates. However, that may not be the case. Food manufacturers provide these dates based on what they consider to be the best quality for that specific food item. For example, “Use by”, “Best by” and “Best Before” dates are often found on condiments, such as mustard and ketchup. In many cases, these items are safe to eat beyond the date stamp, IF they have been stored properly.

If the label says to refrigerate after opening and has been stored inside a cabinet, the safety of that food is at risk. “Sell by” dates are used for perishable foods, such as meats and dairy products. It’s possible these foods may be used a few days after the date, as long as they were properly stored at a safe temperature. It is not easy to consider not eating food that is “beyond safe to eat” however your gastrointestinal tract and immune system will thank you.

You may have noticed over the years that when dining out the portions of most foods and drinks have increased in size.

Another way to Go Further with Food includes being mindful of

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By Cheree M. Albert MSN, ARNP, CPNP portion sizes. Choosing smaller portions will not only help to reduce food waste, it will more specifically meet your body’s nutritional needs with half the plate filled with fruits and vegetables as My Plate recommends. Splitting a meal with a buddy can be a good option. You may even be able to request a smaller portion when eating out, though if not, consider asking for a to-go container at the start of a meal. This will make it easier to avoid overeating and will provide a leftover to enjoy the next day.

Have you heard of the Salad in a Jar Parties? These increasingly popular “meal in a jar” gatherings provide the opportunity to have a greater variety of foods to choose from that would be easy or even possible to keep in your personal refrigerator. Guests typically bring 3-5 Mason jars or similar containers and 1 or 2 ingredients they have selected from the list of suggestions. I will often order the jars in bulk to have available for purchase at a cost-effective price. If carrots are chosen, for example, would bring a large bowl chopped or shredded and ready to go. The possibilities are endless with a variety of vegetables, fruits, rice, quinoa, beans, cont. pg 13 | 12 |

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Meal times provide a wonderful opportunity to gather with friends and family which is critically important to aging gracefully. Dining alone is linked to sometimes concerning changes in nutrition and wellbeing.

Spending time with others sharing a meal is a special time that is good for the body, mind, and soul. How will you Go Further with your Food this month?

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What if the loved one dies or becomes disabled? What if they get sued or divorced?

Now that Americans are living longer than they did in years past, including those with disabilities, this is an especially important subject.

Planning by parents and grandparents can make all the difference in the life of an adult child with a disability, as well as that of his or her siblings who may be left with the responsibility for caretaking (on top of their own careers and caring for their own families).

Supplemental needs trusts (also known as "special needs" trusts) are an important component of planning for a disabled child, even when the child is an adult. These trusts allow a disabled beneficiary to receive inheritances, gifts, lawsuit settlements, or other funds and yet not lose her eligibility for certain government programs like Medicaid.

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Health Wise Colon Cancer Awareness A subject close to my heart, March is National Colon Cancer Awareness month. Colon By Kim Denoff cancer strikes 1 in 20 Americans. Researchers are not sure why some people get colon cancer.

Even the most healthy of individuals who work out daily, avoid fatty diets, do not drink or smoke, or even those who eat vegetarian diets, have gotten colon cancer.

Known as a silent killer, most people do not realize they have it, or sometimes even ignore the subtle symptoms until it has progressed to an aggressive, metastatic disease.

According to the CDC, “Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be. If everyone aged 50 years or older had regular screening tests, at least 60% of deaths from this cancer could be avoided.”

Colon cancer starts in the inner lining of the colon and/or rectum, slowly growing through some or all of its layers. It typically starts as a growth of tissue called a polyp. A particular type of polyp, called an adenoma, can then develop into cancer.

Early screening by simply having a colonoscopy, will allow doctors to remove pre-cancerous polyps before they have the opportunity to progress.

If you are between the ages of 50 to 75, please see your doctor and discuss when you should be screened. We are fortunate to have some of the best GI doctors in our community. Please call them today and make an appointment. Get screened. It could save your life.

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He earned his medical degree at the University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine in Omaha and completed an orthopaedic residency at Dartmouth Medical Center in New Hampshire. Dr. Leung is board certified and also completed specialized fellowship training for advanced treatment of the shoulder, elbow and hand at the University of Florida in Gainesville. An avid speaker, Dr. Leung has presented at national conferences and published several research articles. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is fluent in English, Spanish and Chinese.

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His experience in orthopaedics and sports medicine allows him to focus on restoring function to patient’s extremities including muscles, ligaments, bones, tendons, joints and nerves, all of which are responsible for keeping the body in motion. Dr. Leung is trained in reconstructive surgery, knee replacement, fracture care, and has a special interest in hand and elbow surgery. He is Board Certified for all general Orthopaedic Surgery.

Call today and schedule an appointment to meet Dr. Brian Leung.

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1. Improve blood flow and reduce swelling in your legs and feet - If you spend a lot of time on your feet, gravity slows your circulation which often results in swelling and tired feet. Compression helps give your circulation a boost to counteract these effects.

2. Avoid blood clots, especially in travel - In a similar way, if you spend a lot of time sitting, gravity can cause your blood to pool due to inactivity which puts you at risk of developing blood clots.

Compression garments help to

keep your blood moving. When traveling by plane, especially for long periods, the earth’s gravity slows down your circulation and you become very inactive.

This combination of events can cause the blood to clot and upon returning to normal activity the clot may become lodged in vital organs and cause severe medical issues.

3. Vein Disease - If you deal with the swelling, itching, burning and leg cramps associated with varicose veins and spider veins, compression socks can help! In addition to helping ease these irritations, when you wear them consistently, your compression socks will help slow vein disease.

4. Athletes – Many athletes enjoy wearing compression while practicing their favorite sports and believe it helps to relieve shin splints and reduces muscle trau-

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By Raelyn Armien ma. Better circulation can lead to more energy and stamina. After workout use helps to prevent lactic acid avoiding soreness.

5. Pregnancy & postpartum – Most pregnant women suffer from swollen feet and ankles, but additional health risks occur in pregnancy and postpartum that may cause your doctor to suggest using compression socks or stockings.

The tightest compression in the socks are at the ankle and it gradually decreases going up the leg. This promotes better circulation throughout your system.

If you think you would benefit from compression therapy, stop by our office to be measured and check out the variety of styles, colors and sizes available!

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Make your reservations early. Limited seats, filling up fast. Call 866-320-8803. Trips are scheduled the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Courtesy of Aging Tree – You and your group of participants will have a fun day out touring Winter Park with a variety of optional activities.

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Seniors arrive at Aging Tree sign in and pick up their SunCards, (Courtesy of Aging Tree) Seniors depart for SunRail’s DeBary Station Seniors arrive at SunRail’s DeBary Station (Free parking available) SunRail train departs for the Winter Park Station The train arrives at SunRail’s Winter Park Station for leisure and lunch (not included) Seniors depart on SunRail for the DeBary Station Seniors arrive at SunRail’s DeBary Station and return home Seniors depart on SunRail for the DeBary Station Seniors arrive at SunRail’s DeBary Station and return home

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Lisa Jones, BC-HIS Helping People Hear Better for 20+ Years

“My Mom’s hearing has improved so much since her first visit.”

I would like to give a Big Thank You to Lisa and Rick from Hearing Healthcare Centers for their wonderful care and compassion given to my mother over the past several years concerning her hearing aid needs.

They’re always just a phone call away for any questions and available in a moment’s notice if a visit is necessary beyond our regularly scheduled check-ups for hearing aid cleanings and ear wax removal.

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ave you stopped and looked around at what today’s technology has to offer seniors? If you have not, this article is going to focus on one amazing item. The Amazon Alexa Family of products!

(c) – Make phone calls, send texts or SMS (Short Message Service) and even make calls to landlines! (d) – Listen to audios (books and music), (e) – Turn room lights and appliances on and off...

Please note that this list is far from complete!

She also has a host of ‘skills’ to choose from. You can see all of them by typing (in any browser) ‘alexa skill list on amazon’. There will be 100’s of them!

Since the Echo was introducted in November 2014 she has opened up a whole new world for many, many folks (seniors especially).

We have all heard of Apple’s Siri, Microsoft’s Cortana. They are billed as ‘Smart Assistants’, but they are ‘built into’ other devices (smart phones, tablets, laptops, etc.). On the other hand, Echo is a standalone assistant which means you don’t need ‘another’ device to work with her.

So what can you do with Echo (her name is Alexa)? Well to start off with; (a) – Set alarms, (b) – Set timers, reminders (for medications or appointments), create shopping list and 2Do lists

She also offers hours of fun just ask her things like; ‘Alexa, tell me a joke’ ‘Alexa, tell me a riddle’ ‘Alexa, sing me a song’ ‘Alexa, sneeze’ ‘Alexa, bark like a dog’ ‘Alexa, what is value of pi?’

‘Alexa, find Chuck Norris’ ‘Alexa, give me the latest news’ Alexa, what is the weather outside like?’

I could go on and on, all you need to do is always precede anything you want to ask her by saying her name; ‘Alexa.......’ and she will do her best to give you the answer. She also will tell you if she cannot answer that by saying, ‘I don’t know that’.

By Christopher Theodore ‘Alexa, play Radio Mystery Theater’ ‘Alexa, open Radio Inner Sanctum’ (If you love old time radio shows, there are 100’s of them to choose from. I think they are 1000x better than TV shows because it makes us use our imagination).

The best part of this – Alexa is very affordable for just about everyone. It starts with the Echo Dot, then the Echo, then the Echo Plus.

Amazon has added a few more products as well to the Echo family, the Echo Show and Echo Spot.

There is so much more Alexa can do and I would love to show it to you – I will be giving free demonstrations of Echo Dot and Echo Plus on March 20th and 23rd between the hours of 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM right here in the Aging Tree conference room. Space is very limited so you MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE. For more information about Computer Training or to have Onon-One Windows 10 Computer Training Contact Aging Tree at 866-320-8803 and schedule your training today.

Here are a few of my favorites’ ‘Alexa, play 1940 swing music’ ‘Alexa, play spa music on Pandora’ ‘Alexa, play Mozart’

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Our new assisted living and memory care assisted living community is scheduled to open in Spring 2018.

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VITAS Healthcare

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What Does a Hospice Social Worker Do? When someone you love is referred to VITAS Healthcare for care near the end of life, that person becomes the focus of a team of professionals who provide medical, spiritual, emotional and psychosocial support.

Two of those critical support elements—emotional and psychosocial—are the specialty of VITAS social workers.

VITAS’ hospice social workers identify and meet the varied, often difficult needs that arise for hospice patients, their loved ones and their family caregivers. Social workers get to know patients and families across numerous situations and in multiple locations, whether in the patient’s home, a nursing home, assisted living facility or inpatient hospice bed.

Focused on compassion and dignity near the end of life, social workers ensure that the personal, cultural and religious wishes of terminally ill patients and their families are honored by other members of the interdisciplinary hospice team: doctor, nurse, hospice aide, chaplain, bereavement specialist, volunteer, and more.

Hospice social workers, in fact, play myriad roles in a patient’s overall care. A “typical day” for a social worker is rarely predictable.

During a single visit, a social worker might hold hands and share memories with the patient, comfort a spouse who is grappling emotionally with a loved one’s terminal diagnosis, check on the status of a home medical equipment or pharmacy delivery, ask delicate

questions that lead to important answers, and contact the funeral home on the family’s behalf about funeral arrangements.

Every March, VITAS honors hospice social workers and the countless roles and challenges they encounter and solve in their pursuit of the best quality of life at the end of life.

VITAS Healthcare is the nation’s largest provider of hospice solutions.

For more information, go to VITAS.com or contact the VITAS Volusia/Flagler team at 866-759-6695.

At VITAS, the focus is on LIFE When a loved one becomes seriously ill, it can be difficult to know what type of care is best, or where to turn for help.

VITAS can help.

The VITAS interdisciplinary team manages pain and other debilitating symptoms while focusing on quality of life for the patient and his or her family.

Find out more. Visit us at our Aging Tree office 985 Harley Strickland Blvd., Suite 100, Orange City, FL 32763.

Bringing the best in hospice care across Volusia and Flagler counties. 800.723.3233 • VITAS.com

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TRAVEL WITH VOTRAN

Votran knows that, as we age, the ability to maintain independence and travel safely is a top priority! And with Votran’s mission to “identify and safely meet the mobility needs of Volusia County”, you’re in good hands!

Passenger safety is the top priority for Votran, and all employees play a part in the effort. In the past ten years, Votran has been recognized nine times for safety awards, with two recent 2011 and 2012 awards from the Florida Public Transit Association for the promotion and encouragement of safety.

Accessibility and Operation Votran works with the Florida Department of Transportation to acquire vehicles and equipment according to the highest safety standard, and all fixed route buses are wheelchair accessible with lifts or ramps for easy boarding.

Ready for some more fun safety facts?

• All Votran passenger vehicles are equipped with security cameras.

• All Votran passenger vehicles are equipped with ramps and tie downs to assist individuals with disabilities using wheelchairs.

• The vehicle preventive maintenance program meets or exceeds manufacturer standards for all Votran vehicles.

• All vehicles are washed and sanitized after each day of operation.

• Drivers perform a pretrip inspection before any vehicle goes into service for the day.

• A sign is posted near the boarding area inside each vehicle with contact information for complaints or comments.

• Enhanced technology on the buses adds to the safety. The location announcement system on the buses enables the drivers to concentrate more on driving and the announcements are clearer to the riders.

Votran also maintains a safety plan subject to annual certification with the Florida Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration, and tracks safety through participation in the National Safety Council award recognition program for safe bus operators.

Try the bus!

Next time you need to travel, you can ride easy knowing you’re in good hands with Votran! For more information and to start planning your next trip, visit Votran.org, or call 386-756-7496.

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Stem Cell History

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Cell Regenerative Therapy (CRT) Cell Regeneration Therapy (CRT) is a novel treatment for chronic pain conditions, like osteoarthritis, and chronic wound management. CRT uses grafts made from human amniotic tissues, procured after a natural or cesarean birth, where no harm comes to either the mother or newborn. At a molecular level, the amniotic membrane and fluid contain the most basic building blocks for tissue development. In utero, these products help with fetal protection and development.

During CRT, the same growth factors and cytokines that help fetal maturation serve to initiate cell division within the treated area. Proteins, amino acids, collagen and electrolytes also present

within grafts supplement cell replication by providing additional building materials required during the division process. For arthritic pain, these grafts lubricate joint spaces and encourage the growth of healthy, new cartilage. When treating chronic wounds, healing is facilitated by promoting revascularization, granulation and epithelial tissue growth at an accelerated rate.

Although the healing power of amniotic tissues has been well documented, research in orthopedic and wound care is fairly new and still in phase I/II clinical trials. As research is still ongoing, CRT and other regenerative therapies have not yet been adopted as the “standard of care” for these

By Andrew J. Gleason, BSN, CCRN, NP-S. Marketing Director conditions. Unfortunately, this means these treatments are typically not covered by insurance.

However, as preliminary data has shown the overwhelming benefits of these therapies, the FDA has permitted clinicians to provide these therapies to those who can afford the out-of-pocket costs and is currently looking for ways to fast-track the rapidly growing field of regenerative medicine.

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This is a common side-effect for oxygen users, however, there are many helpful tips to help make the dry conditions much more pleasant and livable!

Dry Nose

Nosebleeds can happen frequently if you're using oxygen and often occurs due to the constant flow of air. To prevent bloody noses and dry nasal skin, you can use a moisturizing balm.

There are even moisturizing

balms specifically made for dry nasal passages due to oxygen.

TIP: For a natural remedy, try sesame seed oil.

Sesame seed oil is a great, natural, anti-inflammatory!

Dry Throat & Mouth

A dry throat and mouth can often be treated using a humidifier. These bottles attach to your concentrator and force the oxygen through the water before delivery. This process will help add

moisture into the oxygen so you don’t dry out!

If you are still experiencing dryness, we suggest a room humidifier to bring even more moisture into the air you’re breathing.

TIP: Always make sure the water you’re using is distilled. This ensures you’re not breathing in any unwanted germs or particles!”

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Let's Talk About Retirement Living

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Are You the New Kid in School?

Think back to your formative years. Were you ever the new kid in school? What did it take to make new friends and have fun with people you didn't know? It usually started with a smile, a friendly word and a bit of curiosity, right?

If you have found yourself moving into a retirement community or in a situation where you need to make friends no matter your age, the same friendliness rules apply.

Here are some tips for socializing and making new friends if you recently moved, find yourself needing more companionship or are entering a new phase of retirement. Is there something here you can incorporate into your friend-making strategy?

1. Explore. New friends aren't necessarily going to come knocking on your door, so RSVP to social events, go to the luncheons and

make an effort to get out of your four walls. Simply put, go where people are.

2. Be conďŹ dent. Chances are the people you meet for the first time are just as uncomfortable talking to strangers as you are. But, a friendly smile and an inquisitive demeanor are great tools to starting conversations. Wear your favorite shirt or apply your favorite lip-gloss, get out there and know that you belong.

3. Seek people with common interests. If you're a history buff, a motorcycle rider or understand anything at all about chess, look for people who enjoy the same!

Whatever your hobbies and interests are, seek others who are doing what you like to do or have similar interests. Not only will it make conversation easier,

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but activities fill up awkward silences better than anything else.

4. Have reasonable expectations.

It's okay to feel alone, and it's okay to not be popular. Most of us thrive with one or two good friends, so have a reasonable expectation for being social. Being yourself and pursuing your interests, paired with leaving your safe space from time to time, likely will make you one of the more interesting people around.

Remember: it takes a friend to be a friend. Treat others as you want to be treated â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the golden rule is golden for a reason. Be interested in others and they will be interested in you.

You are someone worth knowing.

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Social Security

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Five Facts You Might Not Know About Social Security Most people know at least something about Social Security. For decades, Social Security has been providing valuable information and tools to help you build financial security. Here’s your opportunity to find out a little more, with some lesser-known facts about Social Security.

3. Widows’ and widowers’ payments can continue if remarriage occurs after age 60.

Remarriage ends survivor’s benefits when it occurs before age 60, but benefits can continue for marriages after age 60.

4. If a spouse draws reduced retirement benefits before 1. Social Security pays benefits starting spouse’s benefits (his or her spouse is younger), to children.

Social Security pays benefits to the spouse will not receive 50 unmarried children whose par- percent of the worker’s benefit ents are deceased, disabled, or amount.

Your full spouse’s benefit retired. See Benefits for Children at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/ could be up to 50 percent of EN-05-10085.pdf for the specific your spouse’s full retirement age amount if you are full retirerequirements. ment age when you take it. If you qualify for your own retirement 2. Social Security can pay benefit and a spouse’s benefit, benefits to parents.

Most people know that when a we always pay your own benworker dies, we can pay benefits efit first. (For example, you are to surviving spouses and chil- eligible for $400 from your own dren. What you may not know is retirement and $150 as a spouse that under certain circumstances, for a total of $550.) The reduction we can pay benefits to a surviving rates for retirement and spousparent. Read our Fact Sheet Par- es benefits are different. If your ent’s Benefits, available at www. spouse is younger, you cannot socialsecurity.gov/pubs/EN-05- receive benefits unless he or she is receiving benefits (except for 10036.pdf, for the details. spouses).

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By Harry Martinez Social Security Manager in DeLand, FL reach retirement age, when you add spouse’s benefits later, your own retirement portion remains reduced which causes the total retirement and spouses benefit together to total less than 50 percent of the worker’s amount.

You can find out more at www. socialsecurity.gov/OACT/quickcalc/spouse.html.

5. If your spouse’s retirement benefit is higher than your retirement benefit, and he or she chooses to take reduced benefits and dies first, you will never receive more in benefits than the spouse received.

If the deceased worker started receiving retirement benefits before their full retirement age, the maximum survivors benefit is limited to what the worker would receive if they were still alive. See www.socialsecurity.gov/planners/survivors/survivorchartred. html for a chart.

Social Security helps secure your financial future by providing the facts you need to make life’s important decisions.

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Studies over the past two decades have confirmed the increased patient satisfaction resulting from this affordable treatment option.

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Veterans Information

INSIDE ADVISOR

Mail Call: Ask 'ol Sarge' While the Veterans Administration (VA) recently has made great strides in the delivery of healthcare and monetary benefits, there are still a few mysteries that perplex the best of us. So, each month we consult our trusted resources to bring you answers to the most vexing VA questions. Send us your questions at customerservice@agingtree.com or call and you could be featured in Ask Sarge as well as and those selected will get a free jar gripper from Aging Tree.

Q: I am service connected for a knee issue and psoriasis. The knee brace the VA gave me wears holes in my pants and the skin cream they gave me stains my clothes. Will VA reimburse me for these items? Bill - Enterprise

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Yes! As a matter of fact, you can get reimbursed once a year for each condition! The rate for this year is $795.21 You have to apply

by August 1st of each year. Visit your local Veterans Service Officer to apply.

Q: Is it true that my spouse continues to get my VA money if I pass? Zayne Barberville

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Unfortunately, that is not the case. However, there are two monetary benefits that a surviving spouse who was married for at least 1 year may apply for. The first, Dependent Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is paid when the veteran passes from something stemming from a service connected condition. The current minimum rate is $1283.11.

The other benefit is Survivor’s Pension. This is available to widow(er)s of war-time veterans who fall underneath an annual income threshold and that have less than $80K in assets, not including the home and vehicle. Each situation is unique so be sure to ask a veteran’s service officer if this benefit is right for you!

Q: My friend is 80 and served in the military and is

entitled to medals. How do I go about helping him to get them? Wiley - DeLand

A: If ribbons or medals awarded

in service have been damaged, misplaced or stolen they can be replaced free of charge. This service is provided by the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in St. Louis, Missouri. They can be requested online at www.VetRecs.

Archives.gov. Or, if you prefer, you can send them an old-fashioned paper form (SF 180) in the snail mail. These forms are often available at local veterans organizations and always through state and county service officers. Be aware – a veteran should never have to pay to replace awards, discharge documents, basic personnel or medical records related to their service. These are all free services of the NPRC! Illustration By: Patti Leard Blocker

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1. You may not need to file a tax return. Filing requirements depend on your age, filing status and total gross income. If you are single and your income (excluding social security) is less than $10,400, then you may not have to file. If you are married and your income (excluding social security) is less than $20,800, then you may not have to file.

2. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who qualify.

The Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program also offers free tax help for taxpayers who are 60 years of age and older. To find a TCE site near you, call 888-227-7669.

3. Check your preparer’s qualifications and history with the IRS Directory of Preparers and the Better Business Bureau. Make sure he/she is available to answer your questions.

4. Good record keeping is important. It helps to ensure nothing is overlooked.

5. The best way to submit your tax return to the IRS is electronic (e-file). You get a faster refund and your return will be more accurate.

6. Choose direct deposit for your refund. Your refund will arrive in your bank account faster.

7. Remember that by signing your return, you become legally responsible for its accuracy, not the preparer. Check it over thoroughly.

8. Keep a copy of your tax returns and documentation for seven years. Older documents should be shredded.

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Industry Jobs: Nursing, Dietary, Activities, Rehab, Maintenance, and Administration Departments positions open at Orange City Nursing & Rehab Center Port Orange Nursing & Rehab Center Please visit these websites to view all of our current open positions and available employment opportunities within both facilities. These websites are updated daily for. EEO/AA Employer M/F/V/D EmployFlorida.com FLjobconnections.com

Volunteer Opportunities: Looking for volunteers to patrol our streets in all of Volusia County, only 4 hours a week, we do house watches, traffic control. 18 years up. Please call Sonia Cortes the recruiter, at 386-473-2601 or pick up the application at the nearest sub-station (Sheriff Dept.)

The West Volusia Tourism Bureau is looking for volunteers to work a 4-hour shift in our Visitor Center at least once a week Monday-Friday. Friendly outgoing people with a good knowledge of the West Volusia region are encouraged to apply in person at 116 W. New York, DeLand or email info@visitwestvolusia.com 386-734-0162.

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Ask about free classes 386-624-8767.

Adult Senior Dances: Join Dian and Dave, $5.00 admission refreshments included.

The Schnebly Recreation Center 1101 North Atlantic Ave Daytona Beach, 1:30 to 3:30 pm on every Friday. Come Join the Fun. Live Music by Baileys Best. 386-214-2316 ED 4/31/18.

Wanted Items: CASH PAID Looking for Fishing Reels, Lures, Rods, Tackle Boxes, Duck Decoys, Knives, Art, Books, Fishing & Hunting stuff of all kinds. Contact Bob in DeLand 321-220-8154 ED TFN

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Electric Trains. All kinds & sizes, but especially old Lionel, American-Flyer, etc. Also collect Slot-Cars, A Private Collector (not a Retail store) Contact: Clark 386-740-1293. ED 8/18

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Calendar of

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To submit event visit agingtree.com/events to remove e-mail customerservice@agingtree.com

Seniors on Sunrail Winter Park Daycation 3rd Wednesday of Each Month March 21, 8:30AM see page 20

Educational Support Orange City Senior Center Wava Hall Schedule of Events 386-775-3121 Florida Hospital Fish Memorial Diabetes Nutrition Education Class,to find out cost and to sign up Call Glenna at 386-917-5271 One on One Computer Training Available All Month long - Call for info 866-320-8803 Call for info 866-320-8803 Check www.agingtree.com/events

Community Events THE ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC SYMPHONY STORYTIME SERIES: THE RUNAWAY BUNNY SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2018 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2018 10:00 AM SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2018 11:30 AM WOMEN IN SONG: HEATHER MASSE WITH JED WILSON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2018 8:00 PM FOCUS: AMERICAN ROOTS MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018 7:00 PM

Located at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial Cancer Institute, RSVP or Questions 386-917-5526 Breast Cancer Support Group, 5 - 6:00 PM Cancer Survivorship Support Group, 5 - 6:00 PM Look Good Feel Better, Call 1-800-227-2345 Located at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial Diabetes Support Group, 9AM - 10:00 AM Located at Florida Hospital DeLand Cancer Center, RSVP or Questions 386-943-7160 All Cancer Support Group, 5 - 6:00 PM Women’s Cancer Support Group, 5 - 6:00 PM Men’s Cancer Support Group, 5 - 6:00 PM Look Good Feel Better, Call 1-800-227-2345 Florida Hospital Fish Memorial, 5th Floor Classroom, RSVP or Info, Jenna at 386-917-5702.

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

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

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Remember When...

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• 1867 U.S.A. Buys Alaska for $7.2 million • 1922 The US Postmaster General orders all homes to get mailboxes • 1933 The Original King Kong movie has its world premiere in New York • 1961 President John F. Kennedy establishes the Peace Corps • 1969 The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am the epitome of the American muscle car is introduced.

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Sit on the floor with straight back, shoulders are down, squeeze stomach (abs) muscles tight, feet together in front of you and knees are bent on the side(like butterfly wings).

Pull your heels toward you, relax your knees towards the floor. Breathe deeply and hold for 15 to 20 seconds.

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Repeat this exercise 2 times a day Mon, Wed & Fri, This exercise will help to loosen your hip and inner thigh muscles.

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IN THE KITCHEN

Recipe

Easy Peasy Cornbread My Daughter needed a quick recipe for a get together. I pulled out an ol' family classic that is super easy and oh so good. I have made this cornbread By Lisa Buckner for many years and it always receives rave reviews. Be ready to share your recipe when you whip this up for your next dinner or gathering. Enjoy!

DIRECTIONS:

Makes a 13x9 pan Spray pan ( I like to use glass or ceramic) Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl and pour into a prepared pan.

Place in preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.

Can be served hot or cold.

That’s It!!! So easy and tasty.

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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Your Garden is Waiting.

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

Our physicians will work with you to evaluate your individual upper extremity concerns, injuries or problems, which may include: › Carpal Tunnel Syndrome › Osteoarthritis › Finger Fractures › Wrist Injuries

› Trigger Finger › Rheumatoid Arthritis › Tennis Elbow › And More

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Aging Tree Illustrated can be picked up at several convenient select locations near you.

Inserted in the 1st Sunday Edition of each month in the Daytona Beach News-Journal in Volusia & Flagler County Publix locations.

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Days of Month National

March is...Caffeine Awareness, Credit Education, Cheerleading Safety, Craft, Hemophilia Awareness, International Ideas, Kidney, Multiple Sclerosis, Nutrition, Peanut, Social Work, Women's History and Umbrella Month

Special, Wacky Days & Holidays 1st • Fruit Compote Day • Horse Protection Day • Peanut Butter Lover’s Day • Pig Day 2nd • Banana Cream Pie Day • Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day) • Employee Appreciation Day • Dress in Blue Day 3rd • Soup it Forward Day • Cold Cuts Day • I Want You to be Happy Day • Mulled Wine Day 4th • Finisher’s Medal Day • Grammar Day • Hug a G.I. Day • Pound Cake Day 5th • Absinthe Day • Cheese Doodle Day • Multiple Personality Day 6th • Dentist’s Day • Frozen Food Day • Oreo Cookie Day • White Chocolate Cheesecake Day 7th • Be Heard Day • Cereal Day • Crown of Roast Pork Day 8th • International Women’s Day • Peanut Cluster Day • Proofreading Day 9th • Day of Unplugging • Barbie Day • Get Over it Day • Meatball Day 10th • Blueberry Popover Day • Mario Day • Pack Your Lunch Day 11th • Johnny Appleseed Day

• Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day • Promposal Day • Daylight Saving Time 12th • Girl Scout Day • Plant a Flower Day • Napping Day 13th • Coconut Torte Day • Earmuff Day • Good Samaritan Day 14th • Learn About Butterflies Day • Pi Day • Potato Chip Day • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day 15th • Kansas Day • Everything You Think Is Wrong Day • Shoe the World Day 16th • Farm Rescuer Day • Artichoke Hearts Day • Everything You Do Is Right Day • Panda Day 17th • Corned Beef and Cabbage Day • St. Patrick’s Day • Quilting Day • Corn Dog Day 18th • Awkward Moments Day • Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day • Sloppy Joe Day • Supreme Sacrifice Day 19th • Certified Nurses Day • Chocolate Caramel Day • Poultry Day 20th • Proposal Day • Ravioli Day • Spring Begins • Ag Day 21st • Fragrance Day

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• French Bread Day • Single Parent Day • Kick Butts Day 22nd • West Virginia Day • Bavarian Crepes Day • Goof Off Day 23rd • Chia Day • Chip and Dip Day • Melba Toast Day • Puppy Day 24th • Chocolate Covered Raisin Day 25th • Lobster Newburg Day • Medal of Honor Day • Tolkien Reading Day 26th • Epilepsy Awareness Day • Nougat Day • Spinach Day 27th • Spanish Paella Day • American Diabetes Association Alert Day • Education and Sharing Day 28th • Black Forest Cake Day • Weed Appreciation Day • Little Red Wagon Day • Manatee Appreciation Day 29th • Vietnam War Veterans Day • Lemon Chiffon Cake Day • Mom and Pop Business Owners Day 30th • Virtual Vacation Day • Doctors Day • Pencil Day • Take a Walk in the Park Day 31st • Clams on the Half Shell Day • Crayon Day • Tater Day

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Senior Resource Directory of Screened Businesses Elder Law: Akin Law - Sherrille Akin, J.D., LLM 386-738-5599 Gary S. Wright Gary Wright - 386-753-0280 John B. Crowther, Atty. at Law John Crowther - 386-775-6179 Meeks Law Firm Coren Meeks - 386-738-3900 Selis Elder Law of Florida Scott A. Selis 1-877-977-ELDER (3533)

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

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

Hospice Care:

Financial Services:

Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 1-800-404-1133

Sender Retreat Ana Randolph 386-734-4442

ASB Financial Group Paulette Reed - 386-671-9150

VITAS Hospice Franz Lorenz, 386-212-9347

Sixma Seniors Diane Wedgeworth 386-532-2882

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

Insurance-Health:

Stay For the Day Ana Randolph 386-851-0691

Miller Senior Services Marge Miller - 386-479-0724

Carol Brown CSA Carol Brown - 386-848-0543

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

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

Adult Daycare Centers:

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

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

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

Hearing Aids, Screenings/Tests and Accessories:

Chiropractic:

Hearing Healthcare Centers Lisa Jones, BC, HIS - 386-837-4849

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

Home Care-Private Pay:

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

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

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

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

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Aging Tree business partners have committed to providing premium products and services. When contacting a trusted provider be sure to ask for Aging Tree Premium Services. Serving Flagler, Seminole and Volusia Counties.

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

Landscaping: Groundsman Pro Landscaping Nathan Moir 386-748-5598

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

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

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

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

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

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

Occupational Therapy:

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

Real-Estate Specialists:

Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 386-917-5160

Central Florida Home Pros Peter Kurkjian or John MacFarlane 386-668-2626

Majestic Oaks Lesly Mompoint - 386-775-0788

Century 21 Armstrong Team Realty Ray Armstrong - 386-789-2100

Pharmacies:

Charles Rutenberg Realty Terry Bailey, CRS, GRI 386-801-9300

Accardi Pharmacy Dr. Roger Accardi - 386-774-5800

ERA Grizzard Real Estate Sandra Otto, SRES - 386-804-0639

Oak Park Senior Services Center 386-456-1500

Kemp Realty Group Maureen Kemp 386-801-4276

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

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

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

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

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

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

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3665 S Clyde Morris Blvd, Port Orange 2450 S Ridgewood Ave, South Daytona

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Inserted in the 1st Sunday Edition of each month in the Daytona Beach News-Journal in Volusia & Flagler County Publix locations.

(Dates my vary)

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