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very month of the calendar year features designated, numerous health observances. For example, in November we recognize diabetes, COPD, and lung cancer, among many others. (You can see a list of health observances in each issue of Aging Tree Illustrated.)

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Part 2: Over-the-Counter Medication In Part 2 of our three-part series What’s in Your Medicine Cabinet? We’re talking about over-the-counter (OTC) medication. Check out October’s issue for Part 1: 6 Concerns for Your Prescribed Meds, and be sure to look for Part 3: Supplements/Vitamins & Herbals in December’s issue. Last month, we discussed the aspects of prescription medications that can pertain to everyone, including cost, potential interactions, and basic storage and expiration dates. Much of that also applies to OTCs.

ou can feel it coming on…that scratchy feeling at the back of your throat, the sniﬄy-stuffy nose, and sneezes that scare the dog. Even with the millions of dollars poured into research over the decades, no one has discovered a cure for the common cold. Before putting a pot of chicken soup on to simmer and brewing that cup of tea--the old standbys-you head to the corner drugstore for an over-the-counter “cure.” The choices make you dizzier than your head cold. In fact, cold medicine is one of the most commonly used OTCs, says Jack Lay, R.Ph., of Medicine Shoppe DeLand. Others include those used to treat pain, allergy/sinus conditions, heartburn, cough/flu, constipation/diarrhea, and skin (dermatologic) issues. After years of trying various types of OTCs, we all know these medications may have limited effects on symptoms; some may work for each individual better than others work. Some people swear by common aspirin to soothe ache-y joints, while others find more relief from ibuprofen or similar non-steroidal anti-inflam-

matories. For some, effectiveness may depend on the brand, and often to save costs, people will use store brands of all these OTCs. Effectiveness can also depend on how OTCs have been stored in your home. As with prescription medications, OTCs become less effective over time or when stored improperly. All medication should be stored in a dry, cool place (NOT the bathroom medicine cabinet). In addition, be sure to check the expiration date of your medication before taking it. No matter the malady, OTCs can be a first-line of defense for consumers, because of both convenience and cost. In fact, 8 in 10 consumers use OTC medicines to relieve the symptoms of a range of illnesses.¹ While OTCs may seem safe due to their easy access and availability to the consumer, they can be harmful when used without the guidance of a healthcare professional. Care and caution still need to be used when taking nonprescription medication, which is the most safe and effective when you have sought the advice of a healthcare professional and follow the directions on the label. This can be especially true for older

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Lay says it is important to use caution when using multiple-ingredient combination products-such as a cold medicine that offers relief from congestion, coughing, and fever--because these medications may increase the risk of therapeutic duplication and/or unnecessary drug use. The latter proved true for Mary C. who ended up in the emergency room after taking a 12-hour sinus medication. Mary had been to the doctor days before and was treated for allergies but continued to experience worsening symptoms. Rather than return to the doctor, she bought a popular OTC in hopes of clearing up her severe congestion. “An hour after going to bed, I got up feeling terribly sick to my stomach, so I went into the bathroom,” she says. “I felt dizzy and sat on the floor. Then everything went black.” Mary said her husband and daughter called the ambulance after Mary seemed unable to stand. The ER doctor said her blood pressure was low and also diagnosed her with a severe sinus infection. “I didn’t read the label or research the medication before taking it, otherwise I would have known that two of the side effects are nausea and dizziness,” she says. “I also realize now that trying to self-medicate without talking to my doctor first wasn’t the best decision!” As with any medication, you should talk with your doctor or the pharmacist, even if you have taken a certain OTC in the past. If since then you’ve started a new prescription medication, for instance, you could experience a reaction you hadn’t experienced in the past.

This is why it’s important before choosing an OTC to check for potential interactions. Lay suggests visiting the website www. drugs.com, which offers a free and reliable drug interaction checker. He explains OTC medications of all types may interact negatively with other OTC and/or prescription medication you’re taking. They may also interact with certain foods and beverages, as well as other illnesses or diseases you may already have. An example of a drug-drug interaction, according to the website, would be taking a pain medication such as Vicodin with an antihistamine such as Benadryl. Since each of these medications cause drowsiness, taking them together will multiply the effect.² Drug-food/beverage interactions are more common with prescription medications and include food and drinks like grapefruit juice, bananas, kale, milk, black licorice, salami, and walnuts, according to the Consumer Reports.³ But OTCs can interact with certain foods and beverages, too. When taking any medication, try to avoid alcohol. Combined with aspirin, especially with regular use and consumption of each, alcohol can cause gastrointestinal bleeding.⁴ Finally, drug-disease interactions occur with conditions like high blood pressure. Taking an over-the-counter oral decongestant like pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) or phenylephrine (Sudafed PE) “may increase blood pressure and can be dangerous.”⁵ The people most susceptible to mild, moderate, or even life-threat-

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ening interactions when taking OTCs include the elderly, patients with pre-existing conditions, and those using prescription drugs. Lay says those folks especially should always consult their pharmacist or primary care provider before using any non-prescription drug.

This is especially important if you are experiencing any of the following: • Your symptoms are very bad. • You are not sure what is wrong with you. • You have a long-term medical problem or you are taking prescription medicines.⁶ So before heading to the corner drugstore, check with your doctor! Seeking good medical advice is your best prescription for good health. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Aging Tree or any of their approved Business Partners by calling 1-866-320-8803. 1.https://www.chpa.org/marketstats.aspx, 2.https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/ Consumers/BuyingUsingMedicineSafely/ UnderstandingOver-the-CounterMedicines/ Choosingtherightover-the-countermedicineOTCs/ ucm150299.htm#AdviceforAmericansaboutSelfCare:AccessKnowledgePower, 3.https://www. consumerreports.org/cro/2013/11/don-t-mix-yourmeds-with-these-foods/index.htm , 4.http://www. drugsdb.com/otc/aspirin/aspirin-and-alcohol/ 5.https://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.html 6.https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002208.htm

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By Cheree M. Albert MSN, ARNP, CPNP you drink to six to eight glasses a day, approximately half of your body weight unless fluid restriction is recommended by your health care professional • If you are taking analgesics, avoid drinking alcohol • If you have kidney disease, consult your health care professional before taking an analgesic, particularly NSAIDs and higher dose aspirin. • Use NSAIDs with your health care professional’s supervision if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney or liver disease, taking diuretic medications or are over 65 years of age Non-drug options for short and long-term pain management include: gentle stretches, yoga, tai chi, swimming, massage, acupuncture, spinal manipulation, electrical stimulation, physical therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Each one of these options or a combination of several has the potential to offer relief and the opportunity for a lowered dose. Deborah A. had burning pain in the center of her chest. At one point it became increasingly worse and was not relieved with rest. I consistently encouraged her to seek care and a cardiology evaluation. She agreed after her most recent episode. The doctors ruled out a cardiac problem and diagnosed cont. pg 14 | 12 |

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and eat whatever she wanted was often there. Offending foods may include alcohol, garlic and onions, fried and spicy foods, citrus fruit, peppermint and chocolate. She found that smaller meals was ideal completing the last meal of the day a minimum of 2 hours, ideally 4 hours before bedtime. Other strategies are to lose weight, quit smoking and avoid tight fitting clothes. Sleeping on your left side and elevating the head of the bed can help as well. A plan for her

to have relief from the occasional heartburn and regular checks to determine progress was identified. Guidelines for when to revisit the over the counter or prescription medicine were firmly established. This included notification of her health care professional if she experienced episodes of heartburn twice weekly or more for 4 weeks or longer. If GERD continues to be a problem she understood that medication may be needed to support further healing of the esophagus. Over the counter medications have a powerful effect on our health and wellSakowitz Eye Center is a multi-specialty eye center being. Safety concerns can providing comprehensive medical and surgical eye care. arise for a variety of reasons • Cataract Surgery • Advanced Multifocal Implants • High Performance LASIK • Glaucoma Treatment & Surgery especially when taken for • Corneal Transplants • Retinal Laser Surgery • Macula Degeneration Treatment • Comprehensive Eye Examinations long periods of time. Can you wean from your over the counter medications? Possibly yes. Communicate your desire to your health Eric A. Cohn, D.O., F.A.A.O. Howard J. Sakowitz, M.D., F.A.A.O. Huberto Perez, M.D., F.A.A.O. Mathew George, M.D., F.A.A.O. Walter Moscoso, M.D., F.A.A.O. Glaucoma Specialist Cataract Surgeon Cornea Specialist-Board Certified Glaucoma Specialist Retina Specialist care provider and design Board Certified Board Certified Se Habla Español Board Certified Board Certified Se Habla Español your plan.

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Long-Term Care Asset Protection planning is a diﬃcult and confusing process. Families make many mistakes when planning, usually because they were given bad information from well-meaning loved ones, friends, and non-attorney professionals. Thinking it's too late to plan. It's rarely too late to take planning steps, even after a senior has started receiving care at home, in an assisted living community, or a nursing home. Giving away assets to children. First, it's your money (or

your house, or both). Take care of yourself first. When a child dies, becomes incapacitated, is sued, or gets divorced, they can no longer give money back to you when you need it. There are other ways to protect your money and remain in control of it. Ignoring important permissible strategies created by Congress. There are many strategies authorized by Congress that people simply don’t know about. Unfortunately, space doesn’t allow me to explain. Failing to plan for the spouse of a care recipient. If the spouse of a care recipient dies first, then the government benefits received by the care recipient are put in jeopardy. This can be avoided. Applying for Government Beneﬁts too late. This happens a lot. The family innocently uses funds

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to pay for long-term care that the government can’t count, so they lose tens of thousands of dollars. Know when to apply for benefits. Not getting expert help. LongTerm Care Asset Protection Planning is a complicated field. Tens of thousands of dollars are at stake, sometimes more. It's penny wise and pound foolish not to consult with an experienced and knowledgeable elder care attorney. Scott A. Selis is the 2016 Elder Law Attorney of the Year with oﬃces in DeLand, Ormond, and Palm Coast. He serves on the Legislative and Medicaid Committees of the Florida Bar’s Elder Law Section.

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One of the most stressful parts of the holiday season is coordinating schedules with ex- By Kim Denoff tended family members. During this era of blended families, the holidays can become hectic for the elders, as well as the grandkids. The traditions that surround the holidays are unique to every family. Those traditions are honored and cherished. As a parent, I dream of ways to allow my kids to remember something wonderful about the holidays. My hope is to give them something that they can pass along to their own children. I know that as they grow and have their own family, our traditions will have to adapt to allow them to extend the same wonderful gift of holiday memories to their own children. During the holidays, families strive to create strong feelings of love and togetherness. It doesn’t mean that we have to continue to do things the same way we always have. It’s the feelings of the people we love most that matters most. As kids and grandchildren grow, and especially with blended families, the grandkids get stretched to comply with extended family traditions. Often, having two parents’ homes to visit on the same holiday leave grandkids feeling road weary and stressed. For the older family members, it can be difficult to relinquish traditions as the family grows. We don’t want our older relatives to feel forgotten. Families have to find ways to create new traditions with their extended family members. Adapting to a family’s changing holiday needs is a sensitive topic. Roles may change and traditions may change, so long as the intention and reason for the season doesn’t become lost. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving with those that mean the most to you! HEALTH CARE DISCLAIMER: This site, the articles and its services do not constitute the practice of medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always talk to your healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment, including your specific medical needs. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem or condition, please contact a qualified health care professional immediately. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.

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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.

Eye Health

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Diabetic Retinopathy If you are one of the 29 million people in the United States with diabetes, you are at risk for diabetic eye disease. It is easy to ignore regular eye exams until you have a problem, but by getting a yearly dilated eye exam, you can help prevent vision loss. Forty-five percent of patients with diabetes develop diabetic eye disease. It occurs in people who have Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes who have long-term uncontrolled blood sugar levels. The longer you have diabetes, the higher your chances of developing retinopathy become. Nearly everyone who has had diabetes for over 30 years will show some signs of retinopathy. It is also important for pregnant women

with diabetes to get checked at the beginning and throughout their pregnancy. It’s uncommon to have symptoms during the early stages of this condition. The symptoms don’t often appear until major damage occurs in the eye. You can prevent unseen damage by keeping your blood sugars under control and getting regular eye exams. Diabetic retinopathy is caused by changes in the blood vessels in the back of your eye. As the disease progresses, blood vessels can become blocked and prevent areas of the retina from receiving blood and nutrients. These damaged vessels can also leak fluid into the macula, which is respon-

By Nishita Patel, MD sible for your central vision. Over time this can lead to decreased eyesight, or even blindness. Treatment options include injections or lasers into the eye that can help stop the progress – your ophthalmologist will decide what options are best for you. If you are a diabetic - annual eye exams, early detection, and timely management can help protect against vision loss….get checked today! Nishita Patel, MD is Halifax Health’s Chief of Ophthalmology specializing in comprehensive eye care and cataract and lens implant surgery. She completed her residency at Yale University School of Medicine.

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Hospice is Not a Bad Word For most people, hospice is a scary concept. It is where sick people go to die without care. It is equated with hopelessness.

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living community or nursing home. 2. Loved ones and relatives are not kept from participating in caring for the hospice patient. In fact, they’re a part of a team that includes a physician, nurse, social worker, chaplain, hospice aide, bereavement specialist and volunteer. 3. Hospice is not just for cancer patients. Anyone who has a terminal illness or any life-limiting condition is eligible for hospice care. 4. Hospice care is not expensive. Hospice is an all-inclusive benefit covered by

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By Scott Guimond this time each year we start scheduling Christmas Eve deliveries, so the surprise is kept until the big day. One of my first scooter deliveries made a profound impact on my life. I was asked to deliver a scooter around Christmas to a patient, something I had never done before. I was given a quick tutorial on how it worked before I left the warehouse. As I drive up to the house, the patient’s husband is waiting in the driveway for me, he couldn’t wait to get the new scooter for his wife who was stuck in the home. He helped me take it out of the truck and we hurried inside to present his

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wife with the scooter. When I reached the living room she was sitting there with anticipation, and the second she saw it she began to cry. It was a happy moment for her because she was chained to her sofa by her inability to walk. We helped her get on the scooter and off she went, we took her outside, so she could get used to the controls. Once she got out the door she was off like a shot, she was so excited to get out of the living room without anyone’s help. That moment has stuck with me and is one of the reasons that I chose to work with mobility products for the last 25 years. Each time I provide a scooter or power chair I think of that lady and her intense reaction. Making people happy through giving the gift of mobility is what keeps me going through all the red tape and insurance questions. So, if you are not sure what to get someone this Holiday Season consider something that will change their lives and possibly yours. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!

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GET AROUND THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH VOTRAN Votran knows that the holiday season is a great time to get together with friends and family. That’s why we’re excited to announce that, starting this year, Votran will be providing holiday service on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day! This means that now, you can use Votran for your transportation needs 365 days a year! Whether your holiday plans include visiting family, shopping, or grabbing a meal with friends, Votran’s here for you! Holiday service does operate in a limited area or at limited times, so make sure you view Votran’s holiday schedule at http://www. votran.org/take-a-trip/holiday-schedule.stml or call Customer Service to plan your trip. Votran Gold customers may call up to a week in advance, but must call at least one day in advance, to reserve holiday travel. Votran wants to make traveling easy and convenient every day, including the holidays. We offer multi-ride/multi-day value passes for our Fixed Route service. Votran’s MyStop app and Vo to Go texting service put convenience in that palm of your hand! To learn more about all the tools and services Votran has to offer, visit www.votran.org.

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hen I tell people as strangers and through shared By Amanda M. Vallone I work in the travel come out as friends. travel industry, By traveling in a group you I am often asked can find a “travel family” of to balance activities and free time “Where is the like-minded explorers who want to a tee. Though most tours will best place you have ever been?” to visit the same destinations in pack in as many experiences as they still retain a deThis one question often opens the the future, or will share tips and possible, • You maximize your time away. When traveling on an organized groupof trip,flthere is a schedule gree exibility for those who door to hours of fruitful conversaexperiences recent they to adhere to. This scheduleof is not to makeplaces you feel like you are working on your holiday, but need extra free time for their own rather tovisited. maximize your opportunities with the “must do” activities that drew you to the tion with a well-traveled partner. Our travel family made R&R. toHad family destination the firstgo place. When spectacular time is tight and you’re checkmy off those hot and I been In the October Issue, I wrote thein trip from to attempting spots, having a sound itinerary is vital. “Travel Smart: Vaccinations, the most extraordinary adventure traveling alone to Southern Africa I may have participated in Currency Exchange, Insurance, ever. only one optional excursion of an & International Travel” just You maximize yourandtime Tour groups• have the ability to balance activities free time to a tee. Though most tours will Elephant Safari. My family pack in as many experiences as possible, they a degree of flexibilityBack for those who hours before taking off to South away. When traveling on still an retain organeed extra free time for their own R&R. Had my family and I been traveling alone to Southern I would have been more than vel Smart: Benefits of Group Africa forTravel the first time. 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he Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is reaching out to inform wartime veterans and surviving spouses of deceased wartime veterans about an under-used, special monthly pension benefit called Aid and Attendance. Although this is not a new program, not everyone is aware of his or her potential eligibility. The Aid and Attendance pension benefit may be available to wartime veterans and surviving spouses who have in-home care or who live in nursing-homes or assisted-living facilities. Many elderly veterans and surviving spouses whose incomes are above the congressionally mandated legal limit for a VA pension may still be eligible for the special monthly Aid and Attendance benefit if they have large medical expenses, including nursing home expenses, for which they do not receive reimbursement. To qualify, claimants must be incapable of self-support and in need of regular personal assistance. The basic criteria for the Aid and Attendance benefit include the inability to feed oneself, to dress and undress without assistance, or to take care of one’s own bodily needs. People who are bedridden or need help to adjust special pros-

thetic or orthopedic devices may also be eligible, as well as those who have a physical or mental injury or illness that requires regular assistance to protect them from hazards or dangers in their daily environment. For a wartime veteran or surviving spouse to qualify for this special monthly pension, the veteran must have served at least 90 days of active military service, one day of which was during a period of war, and be discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. If all requirements are met, VA determines eligibility for the Aid and Attendance benefit by adjusting for un-reimbursed medical expenses from the veteran’s or surviving spouse’s total household income. If the remaining income amount falls below the annual income threshold for the Aid and Attendance benefit, VA pays the difference between the claimant’s household income and the Aid and Attendance threshold. The Aid and Attendance income threshold for a veteran without dependents is now $21,531.00 annually. The threshold increases to $25,525.00 if a veteran has one dependent, and by $2,205.00 for each additional dependent. The annual Aid and Attendance threshold for a surviving spouse

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alone is $13,836.00. This threshold increases to $16,506.00 if there is one dependent. Additional information and assistance in applying for the Aid and Attendance benefit may be obtained by calling 386-740-5102 in DeLand. ***This is a FREE SERVICE Provided By Volusia County*** Walk in and see us at: County Administration Building 123 W. Indiana Ave. DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 740-5102 For appointments at our Orange City and New Smyrna Beach oﬃces, call (386) 740-5102 or (386) 254-4646.

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NFL Thanksgiving Game Facts & Trivia

If you are any kind of football fan, you probably already know that the NFL traditionally hosts Thanksgiving Day games in both Detroit and Dallas. Since 2006, there has also been a Thursday evening game played at various locations. Here are some lesser know facts about the NFL’s holiday tradition.

• The Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars have never played on Thanksgiving Day. The Houston Texans made their first franchise appearance in 2012 vs. the Lions. • The Detroit Lions have the most wins on Thanksgiving (34), as well as the most losses (38). • The tradition of the Detroit Lions playing on Thanksgiving Day began in 1934. The Lions have played on every Thanksgiving Day since 1934, except during 1941-1944 when no games were played due to WWII. • The Dallas Cowboys have the 2nd most Thanksgiving wins behind Detroit. The Cowboys are 29-16-1 all-time. • The tradition of the Dallas Cowboys playing on Thanksgiving day began in 1966 when the Cowboys were still part of the AFL. • The St. Louis Cardinals replaced the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving during the 1975 and 1977 seasons. Dallas has hosted in every other year since 1966. • The Green Bay Packers have the 2nd most Turkey Day losses with 19. • Tampa Bay & Cincinnati are the only current NFL teams to play on Thanksgiving and not have at least one win. They are both 0-1. • The Vikings have the highest winning percentage of any team on Thanksgiving with more than 1 appearance. They are 5-1 all-time. • The Redskins are 1-6 on Thanksgiving for a .143 winning percentage. • The Chargers have not played on Thanksgiving in over 40 years (1969), and have not appeared since the AFLNFL merger. • Other than the Cowboys who have done it three times, the Dolphins are the only other team to win a Thanksgiving day game, and the Super Bowl in the same season. Miami did it in the 1973 season when they beat Dallas 14-7 on Thanksgiving, and then won Super Bowl VIII over the Vikings 24-7. • From 2006-2011 the NFL Network broadcast the Thanksgiving evening game. Beginning in 2012, NBC will broadcast the Thanksgiving evening game. http://www.sportsgeekery.com/3815/nfl-thanksgiving-day-football-history-andfun-facts/

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Days of Month National

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1st • World Vegan Day • Extra Mile Day 2nd • Men Make Dinner Day • Deviled Egg Day 3rd • Love Your Lawyer Day • Sandwich Day 4th • Use Your Common-Sense Day 5th • Love Your Red Hair Day • Zero Tasking Day 6th • Nachos Day • Saxophone Day 7th • Hug a Bear Day 8th • X-ray Day 9th • Chaos Never Dies Day 10th • Sesame Street Day 11th • Origami Day 12th • Fancy Rat & Mouse Day • Tongue Twister Day 13th • Kindness Day • Orphans Day 14th • Pickle Day • Spicy Guacamole Day • O.R. Nurse Day

15th • Philanthropy Day • Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day 16th • Button Day • Fast Food Day 17th • Petroleum Day • Take a Hike Day • Unfriend Day 18th • Mickey Mouse Day • Occult Day 19th • Guinness World Record Day • International Men’s Day • World Toilet Day 20th • Peanut Butter Fudge Day • Universal Children’s Day 21st • World Hello Day • World Television Day 22nd • Go for a Ride Day 23rd • Fibonacci Day 24th • Buy Nothing Day • Flossing Day 25th • Parfait Day • Small Business Saturday

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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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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 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 10/17 Buying Advertising Signs, Neon, Electric, Metal, Glass, etc. Coke, soda, beer, whiskey, oil, gas, auto, etc. Also, buying 50-60s 45 rpm records, 60-80s rock and early jazz albums (Blue Note, Prestige, and other labels). Contact: 386-956-2350 ED TFN

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Seniors on Sunrail Winter Park Daycation 3rd Wednesday of Each Month November 15, 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 Free Computer Check-ups & Cleanings Starting at 1 pm Call for Details 866-320-8803 One on One Computer Training Available All Month long - Call for info 866-320-8803 Check www.agingtree.com/events

Community Events THE ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONCERT: CELEBRATE! WED., NOV. 1, 2017 12:00 PM WED., NOV. 8, 2017 12:00 PM SYMPHONY STORYTIME SERIES: PADDINGTON BEAR’S FIRST CONCERT SAT, NOV. 4, 2017 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, SAT, NOV. 12, 2017 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM CLASSICS: BEETHOVEN & MOZART SAT, NOV. 18, 2017 8:00 PM MATINÉE POPS: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS! SAT, NOV. 25, 2017 2:00 PM

Support Groups Located at Aging Tree, sponsored by VITAS Healthcare Living From Here/Time for Conversation - 1st Thursday of each month at 2 - 3:00 PM Alzheimer’s Support Group - 3rd Wed. of each month at 11AM - 12PM Located at Florida Hospital 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. For more information, please call 386-917-5155

EVENING POPS: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS! SAT, NOV. 25, 2017 8:00 PM FOCUS: TOUCH OF GENIUS MON, DEC. 4, 2017 7:00 PM Call for more info 407-770-0071 or check online orlandophil.org/tickets NOVEMBER 2017 | ONE-STOP Senior Care | Aging Tree.com • 866-320-8803

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BUSINESS SERVICES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS! WHERE SHOULD WE GO TO SHOP, DINE, AND BE ENTERTAINED?

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Nov 3 & 17 - Build Your Business Group 8:45am Nov 3-5 - DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase www.SportAviationShowcase.com Nov 4 - DeLand Original Music Fest - www.ssa.cc/deland.htm Nov 8 - Wine, Women, and Chocolate 5:30-7:30pm Nov. 10 - Veterans Day Parade 10am. Nov 18 & 19 - DeLand Fall Festival of the Arts 10am - 5pm www.DeLandFallFestival.com Nov 25 - Small Business Saturday in DeLand! Dec 1 - Christmas Merchant Open House 5-9pm Dec.1 - Light Up DeLand, downtown tree lighting. Dec 2 - Rotary Christmas Parade Starts 5:30pm www.DeLandChristmasParade.org Artisan Alley Farmer’s Market & More Every Friday Night, 6-9 pm

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

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

Adult Daycare Centers:

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

Senior Helpers (Volusia) Marjorie Marcus - 386-736-2227

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

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Sender Retreat Ana Randolph 386-734-4442

Miller Senior Services Marge Miller - 386-479-0724

Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 1-800-404-1133

Stay For the Day Ana Randolph 386-851-0691

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nancy Estocin Professional Guardian 407-221-5379 West Volusia Wealth Management Group PA- 386-259-3781

Guardianship: Nancy Estocin Professional Guardian 407-221-5379

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

Home Care-Private Pay: Aging Tree, LLC 866-320-8803 BrightStar Care - 386-233-9009 Concierge Care - Carmen Tulluis 386-295-5782 Senior Helpers (Flagler) Bernie Fitzgerald - 386-263-2457

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Insurance-Health: Carol Brown CSA Carol Brown - 386-848-0543 Humana Volusia/Flagler Meg Hutson - 386-663-1425 Debora Schmeltz 386-341-0168 Humana N. Carolina Christine MacDonald 386-479-4000 Independent Insurance Professionals Carl Thompson - 386-668-6203 Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. Todd Myers - 407-805-0441 X 243

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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

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 - 386-738-0212 Majestic Oaks Lesly Mompoint - 386-775-0788 Ridgecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation LeeAnne Gallagher - 386-734-4334

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

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

Physical Therapy:

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

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

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

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

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

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Retirement CommunityAssisted Living: Alliance Community - 866-320-8803 Americare Assisted Living Inc. Waters Edge - 866-320-8803 Atria Park of Lake Forest 866-320-8803 Bella Senior Living - 866-320-8803 Bishops Glen Retirement Comm. Linda Dixon - 386-226-9112 Blossoms Assisted Living I, LLC Gail Martini- 866-320-8803 Brookdale Facilities: Altamonte Springs - 866-320-8803 Conway- 866-320-8803 DeLand 386-736-8100 Dr. Phillips - 866-320-8803 Island Lake - 866-320-8803 Lake Mary - 866-320-8803 Lake Orienta - 866-320-8803 Longwood - 866-320-8803 Ocoee - 866-320-8803 Orange City Mary Sanguedolce-386-775-3518 Ormond Beach - 866-320-8803 Ormond Beach West Vivian Gardner - 386-672-8800 Oviedo - 866-320-8803 Palm Coast - 866-320-8803 Port Orange - 866-320-8803 Tuskawilla - 866-320-8803 Wekiwa Springs - 866-320-8803 Yorktowne - 866-320-8803

Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Assisted Living - 866-320-8803 Florida Lutheran Retirement Comm. 386-736-5872 Gold Choice Assisted Living & Memory Care Deltona 866-320-8803 Grand Villa of DeLand 386-738-5200 Grand Villa of Ormond Beach 866-320-8803 Horizon Assisted Living 866-320-8803

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

Retirement CommunityIndependent Living:

Indigo Palms Assisted Living 866-320-8803

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

Magnolia Manor Jean Prahl - 386-760-7174

Woodland Towers - 386-738-2700

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

Caring Hands AFCH Marie Timogene 386-747-2052

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

Central Park Villa - 866-320-8803

Tuscawilla Villa - 866-320-8803

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

Woodland Towers - 386-738-2700

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

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

Transportation ServicesNon-Medical/Public: Red Cab Monique Narr-Mevs - 386-748-4092 Votran Customer Service Department 386-761-7700 (Daytona Beach) 386-424-6800 (Southeast Volusia) 386-943-7033 (West Volusia)

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

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

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