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According to a study conducted a few years back by Georgetown University, more than 131 million people – that's 66% of all adults in the United States – take prescription drugs. Chronic conditions require more prescriptions than most health issues, of course. As an example, while the average adult has nine prescriptions, people with diabetes typically have 34 prescriptions filled annually, and those with heart disease have 30. Not far behind are the number of prescriptions filled annually by people living with hypertension (25), arthritis (21), and cancer (19). If you take even a fraction of the number of prescriptions most adults do, it can get quite overwhelming to organize and remember to take them. Folks have come up with many creative ways to efficiently remind us to take medications, including dispensing systems, do-it-yourself pill packs, and phone alarms. If you don't have a tried-and-true way of organizing and scheduling your medications, I recommend you take care of that as soon as possible! Here are a few suggestions for better pill-taking: 1. Learn all you can about your medications. It will help you better understand how they work and why they’re important. This alone can be a strong motivator for staying on track. 2. Organize your pills in pill boxes. You can easily find them at most pharmacies. Look online to find some creative dispensing options, too. 3. Load a pill reminder app into your smartphone. A quick search in my phone’s app store resulted in many, many options, and most are free! 4. Or, get an automated medication dispenser. Electronic Medication Dispensers help to organize and secure your medications while providing an audible alarm as a reminder. Call Aging Tree for more information. Shore up your pill plan and then read all about “Your Medicine Cabinet” in this issue of Aging Tree Illustrated – the first of a three-part series designed to educate you on all things prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, supplements and more. Now’s a great time to inform yourself to better health. Make your days great…you’re in charge of them.

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Prescribed Meds

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12 | LIVING WELL: Your Bodies Own Medicine Cabinet

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n our new three-part series, we will be talking about What’s in Your Medicine Cabinet? with particular attention to: • Prescriptions--Part 1 (this issue!) • Over-the-counter--Part 2 (November issue) • Supplements/Vitamins & Herbals--Part 3 (December issue) What we are prescribed is, of course, specific to the individual and their particular health needs, but there are certain aspects of prescription medications that pertain to everyone, including cost, potential interactions, and the basic of storage and expiration dates.

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There are two things you can always count on “going up” in life...taxes and the price of prescription medication. According to the article “Why Our Drugs

A sure sign of life change can be what your medicine cabinet becomes stocked with as you get older…Instead of Scope mouthwash, denture cream…Instead of ibuprofen, rheumatoid meds…and possibly more than in previous years, an increased number of those clear, orange-ish, white-capped bottles containing everything from high blood pressure meds to heart pills... Cost So Much,”¹ the cost of prescription drugs in America are the highest in the world. One of the main reasons? The United States allows drug companies to set their own prices. If you’re relatively healthy or only have to pay for an occasional prescription for a temporary illness, be prepared for “sticker shock”-- even with insurance--if you develop a chronic, serious, or rare condition, warns the article. If you have Medicare, you have access to prescription drug coverage. Just be aware that if you don’t sign up for coverage when you’re first eligible that you may pay a late enrollment penalty unless you have other creditable coverage or receive Extra Help through Medicare. There are two ways to get drug coverage through Medicare: Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) and Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C). The Medicare website explains the Part D adds drug coverage to Original Medicare and some other plans. Part C, which is like an HMO or PPO, is available to those who already have Part A and Part B.

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Interactions

Once you’ve been diagnosed, your physician should discuss not only your new prescription but the potential interaction with other drugs you may be taking that have been prescribed by that doctor or others; supplements you may be taking on your own or on the advice of another doctor or health provider; and even certain food or beverages, including alcohol and milk, that you consume. In addition, various lifestyle choices can interact with certain medications, such as how much sun exposure you get each day. Pharmacist Dr. Roger J. Accardi of Accardi Pharmacy advises asking your pharmacist to specify the use of each drug. “For example, if your prescription reads ‘take 1 tablet twice a day,’ ask what that actually means. Do you take the second dose at lunch, dinner, or bedtime?” Accardi says that even the correct diagnosis and the correct medication could result in “disastrous outcomes.” “A prescription for Ibuprofen to address your inflammatory pain, if taken on an empty stomach, may result in bleeding ulcers,” he explains. cont. pg 10 |8|

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Some drugs can mess with cognition and even mimic dementia. These can include anxiety and insomnia medications, corticosteriods such as prednisone, pain medications, chemotherapy drugs, and cholesterol-lowering statins.² Potential interactions can be checked by your pharmacist. This is easier and more accurate if you fill all of your prescriptions at the same pharmacy. Certain pharmacy websites offer a drug interaction checker, although this is a quick reference tool and doesn’t take the place of medical advice. One online drug interaction checker says that an interaction has the potential to “change the way a drug is absorbed, metabolized or eliminated; make drugs stronger or less effective; and increase the drug's side effects.”³

Storage, Expiration, Safety

Storage Most of our readers live in Florida and know that the humidity and warm weather they enjoy that invite mold and mildew growth and provide a happy habitat for insects. You are probably used to keeping food and other products in the refrigerator or the coolest and driest place you can find in your home. Although the “medicine cabinet” we are most familiar with is the one located over the bathroom sink, it’s actually not be the right choice for storing medication. What medications should you store in your medicine cabinet? “The answer is none, if the medication is taken by mouth,” says Accardi. “Light, heat, and moisture are a pill’s enemy. They will destroy the effectiveness of oral medication way before the stated expiration date on the label.” Accardi says that oral meds are

usually intended to be stored at 50F/86F. In the bathroom, especially during a hot shower, temperatures can exceed 100 degrees with excessive humidity. In addition, lighting tends to be too intense in most bathrooms. Similarly, oral medication should not be kept near the kitchen sink. However, storage of prescription creams, ointments, lotions, and gels are fine in those places, as long as temperatures don’t routinely exceed 86F, Accardi explains. Here are some common guidelines, but check with your pharmacist or the pamphlet that comes with your prescription for any special storage instructions such as refrigeration. • Keep your medicine in its original pharmacy container. • Store medication in a cool, dry location. • Don’t set your medicine bottles anywhere that receives sunlight. Expiration Pay attention to expiration dates, and be aware that improper storage of medication can make these dates obsolete. Check the expiration dates on prescription, over-the-counter, and supplements regularly, especially those you don’t refill or purchase on a regular basis. “On all your medications, you should have a yearly review of the expiration dates,” Accardi says. “Personally, I set it up to do on January 1. A conservative, safe way to make that determination is to discard all medication one month prior to the stated expiration.” Medication that is past its due date can lose its potency or degrade, which means it won’t work the way it should and could cause a risk to your health. According

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to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), medications like painkillers that are just sitting in your cabinet tend to be “highly susceptible” to misuse and abuse by other people with access to your home and medicine storage.⁴ Expired meds? Proper disposal is important. According to the FDA, pills should be mixed together with substances such as coffee grounds or cat litter and sealed in a plastic bag before being thrown in the garbage. Many cities also schedule specific days when people can bring their expired medication in for proper disposal. (Although the FDA website says some meds should be flushed down the sink or toilet, others sources say this practice compromises the public water supply.) Another option is to ask your pharmacist, some of whom will dispose of prescription medication for you. Accardi is of that opinion also, he says, remove your personal label, and discard in the pill container, with some water or you can take it to Accardi Pharmacy to be destroyed. Safety Chances are you have children in your home on occasion. If so, it’s imperative that medications are out of reach of or locked away from small hands. Unfortunately, it’s a sad fact, too, that your medication could be improperly used by others who may have access to your home and supply of medication. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, prescription drugs are among the most commonly used drugs by 12th graders after alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco. The online article “What is the scope of prescription drug misuse?” states that “the NIDA’s Monitoring the Future survey of | 10 |

substance use and attitudes in teens found that about 1 in 13 high school seniors reported past-year nonmedical use of the prescription stimulant Adderall® in 2015, and nearly 1 in 23 reported misusing the opioid pain reliever Vicodin®.”⁵

Virtual Medicine Cabinet

Keep a list of your most recent prescriptions and their dosages and the name, location, and phone number of your pharmacy that is easily accessible to your spouse or a close and trusted family member. In addition, include any supplements, including vitamins, you may be taking. These should always be discussed with your doctor as some herbal and other supplements may interact with prescribed and over-the-counter medications. This list can be life saving, especially in the event of a medical emergency. It’s also helpful to have this information handy when you’re traveling and you or a caregiver needs to quickly reference your medications. Often, as we age, the number of medications prescribed can increase, making it even more imperative to be proactive in keeping an accurate record of what you’re taking. Don’t assume your doctor or pharmacy knows everything about your day-to-day healthcare. Accardi tells patients that it is advisable to keep a medical journal of questions. For example, when do I take my meds, or can I take with grapefruit juice? Take the journal with you to your primary care physician. This will allow you time to review your questions with your doctor. For those of you who take advantage of technology, a variety of mobile phone apps can help keep track of this information. Some have been developed by pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens to provide easy access to your records and to allow you to refill your prescriptions at the tap of a smartphone screen. What’s in your medicine cabinet is just as important as educating yourself about your medications and how to keep yourself, and the ones you love, healthy and safe. 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 http://www.aarp.org/health/drugs-supplements/info-2017/rxprescription-drug-pricing.html, 2 https://www.brightfocus.org/ alzheimers/article/it-something-im-taking-medications-can-mimicdementia, 3 https://www.cvs.com/drug/interaction-checker 4 https://www.fda.gov/drugs/resourcesforyou/specialfeatures/ ucm481139.htm, 5 https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/researchreports/misuse-prescription-drugs/what-scope-prescription-drugmisuse

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“Pills & Skills Model”. Instead of thinking “What can I take?” for a certain condition think “What can I do?" knowledge and self-help skills. Some people manage to live long and well without many pills, but no one lives long and well without self-help skills”. One such skill is a nutrition plan that includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, healthy fats and carbohydrates every day. This excellent way to support optimal health may require some “tweaks” especially related to timing. If you are one of the nearly 70% of Americans taking prescription drugs you may need to watch what you eat, according to spokesperson for the Academy of Dietetics and Nutrition, Torey Amul MS, RD, CSSD. As always, consult with your health care provider before making changes in cont. pg 14 | 12 |

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Green Light A Veteran! America’s veterans are some of our nation’s bravest men and women. However, it’s hard to show them the appreciation they deserve when, back home and out of uniform, they’re more camouflaged than ever. Green is the color of hope, renewal and well-being. “Greenlight” is also a term commonly used to activate forward Personalized Senior Care Services movement. The simple action of changing one light to green is intended to spark a national conversation regarding the recognition of veterans, and "Greenlight" them forward as valued members of our communities.

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Change one light to green in a visible location-on your porch, in your home, or at your office-and keep it glowing every day as a symbol of appreciation and support for our veterans. Then, share your support by taking a picture of your green lightveterans and posting it using thenation’s hashtag #greenlightavet. Let’s show our support! America’s are some of our bravest men and women. However, it’s hard to show them the appreciation they deserve when, back home and out of uniform, they’re more camouflaged than ever.

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One of the greatest fears faced by aging Americans is that they may need a lot of care at home, in an assisted living or in a nursing home. This not only means a great loss of independence; it comes at tremendous financial price. Nursing homes in Volusia and Flagler County cost over $100,000 a year. Most people tragically end up paying for elder care out of their life’s savings until they are broke. Then they apply for

Medicaid to pick up the cost. The advantage of paying privately is that you eliminate or postpone dealing with Florida’s bureaucracy--an often difficult, confusing, frustrating, and time-consuming process. The disadvantage of paying privately is that it's expensive. People of ordinary means could lose everything that they have scrimped and saved to the nursing home. Careful planning, though, especially in advance of an unanticipated need for care, can help protect your hard-earned savings, whether for yourself, your spouse, or your children. This is done by taking steps to make sure you receive the benefits to which you are entitled under the Medicare, Medicaid, and Veteran’s Administration programs.

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Those that plan when they are not in immediate need of longterm care usually protect all of their life’s savings and quickly qualify for Medicaid benefits. Those that wait until they are facing long-term care costs might protect some of their life’s savings, but others may not be able to save anything. 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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Health Wise Be a Bosom Buddy - You May Save a Life

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This reminded me By Kim Denoﬀ of some special women in my life. I called my best friend to make sure she has had a recent mammogram. I told her that it is breast cancer awareness month and that I was thinking about a high school friend that was diagnosed with an aggressive stage III breast cancer during a screening mammogram. A year later, at 39 years old, her only goal was to live long enough to turn 40. Unfortunately, she passed away later that year. Her death breathed a strange new awareness of life into me. I suddenly valued days I had once taken for granted. I felt that a wasted day was such an insult to her life when her only wish was to be 40 years old. My friend listened intently and then revealed that she hasn’t had a mammogram in 15 years. She added that she has been too afraid of finding something wrong. I told her that I would be making us a buddy appointment tomorrow. I assured her that not knowing is more worrisome and that I would be there with her. Reluctantly, she has agreed. So, let me encourage you! If you have had your mammogram this year, you’re doing great. Now, call your best friend and make sure she has too. The mammogram buddy system may just save the life of someone you love. Be a Bosom Buddy! If you find a lump, call your doctor. If you need a physician, please call an imaging facility that offers mammograms. Many facilities offer discounted pricing in October.

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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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Eye Health

Why You Should Have an Ophthalmologist One in six Americans age 65 and older has a vision impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. The risk of eye disease increases with age, yet many older adults don’t see an ophthalmologist for care. Aging is a process that brings many changes. Vision loss and blindness, however, do not have to be one of them. There are several simple steps you can take to keep your eyes healthy for the rest of your life. Visiting an ophthalmologist regularly for a comprehensive dilated eye exam is the most important thing you can do to reduce your risk of vision loss as you age. Although your vision may seem fine, age-related eye

diseases often have no symptoms. A comprehensive dilated eye exam is different from the basic eye exam or screening you have for glasses or contacts. By dilating the pupils and examining the back of the eyes, we can detect eye diseases in their early stages, before vision loss occurs. Through a comprehensive dilated eye exam, we can check for early signs of: • Age-related macular degeneration, which gradually destroys the macula, the part of the eye that provides sharp, central vision. • Cataract, a clouding of the lens in the eye. • Diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes that damages blood vessels

By Nishita Patel, MD in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. • Glaucoma, a group of diseases that can cause fluid and pressure to build up in the eye and damage the optic nerve. Early diagnosis and treatment are the best ways to prevent vision loss. 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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“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. We only get Great Service and Loving Care. They are both like family to us.

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Serving those who served their country VITAS brings unique care to veterans near the end of life

Jerry, an Army vet with heart disease, loved to talk about his military experiences. As his illness progressed, he relived those days over and over. He lived with his daughter, Debbie, who was happy to listen her dad’s war stories. When Jerry’s heart condition worsened, his physician suggested hospice services, a Medicare

benefit that cost Jerry nothing. Debbie promised her dad he could die at home, but she couldn’t afford the additional home care he required while she was at work. Because Jerry was being cared for by VITAS Healthcare who understands veterans’ needs and benefits, they helped Debbie file for a special monthly pension from the VA that paid for home care. A VITAS volunteer who was also a veteran visited Jerry. They laughed and compared stories; Jerry talked about things he had never shared with his family. The

rest of his VITAS team provided medical and emotional care. Bereavement support for loved ones continued for more than a year after Jerry’s death. Forty years of experience has taught VITAS that military service can be very meaningful to veterans as they near the end of life, so select staff and volunteers are trained in the unique needs of veterans. They work with the VA, Medicare, Medicaid and local organizations to help VITAS veterans access the benefits and resources they require and deserve.

Our Pledge to Veterans VITAS is committed to serving those who served America. We have developed specialized services to meet those needs: • The VITAS team is trained to assess veteran-specific issues • We offer assistance navigating the VA system and coordinating Medicare benefits • To assure final respects, VITAS may assist in planning military memorials

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By Scott Guimond water heater to 120° to avoid getting burned. 8) Is there good lighting? Installing the brightest bulbs your fixture can handle will help you to see better. At night, a night light can guide your way to and from the bathroom. 9) Are small electrical appliances (including hairdryers, curling irons, shavers) plugged in when not in use? Unplug all electrical appliances when not in use, and never use electrical appliances around a filled sink or bathtub. 10) Do you feel safer? If you have any of these questions that have a no answer stop by HealthMed Solutions inside Aging tree and see the products and tools that can help make your bathroom safer. A few dollars of prevention can help prevent throwing money down the drain.

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Aging Tree Travel Adventures

Travel Smart: Vaccinations, Currency Exchange, Insurance, & International Travel

’m writing this column with exactly 19 hours before I bring a group of 20 on the trip of a lifetime to Africa. I’ve been planning this journey for over two years and have painstakingly and passionately custom-designed every single aspect of this trip with a very trusted Africa specialist to ensure our group will get the best of the best in African experiences. Tomorrow, we’ll be flying into Cape Town, South Africa, and spending four days along the waterfront where we’ll take in noteworthy sights like: Table Mountain, the Cape of Good Hope, and Robben Island to name a few. Then we’ll proceed onward to Botswana and Zimbabwe, where we’ll enjoy game drives for Big Five game viewing, helicopter rides over Victoria Falls, elephant back safaris, and even an adventure where we’ll walk alongside a pride of lions. Let's travel smart. When it comes to taking adventures, some major questions come up:

Do I need shots?

• We always recommend staying current on your normal vaccinations as recommended by your doctor, but the best resource to use is the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). They have a travel health web page on which you can put your destination country and check off the type of traveler you are. The shots or medications may be different depending if you’re traveling with children, are immune-compromised, are pregnant, or traveling to visit family or friends. As always we recommend going directly to the health department, your doctor, or a local pharmacy that offers travel vaccinations.

Do I need a passport or visa?

• You must have a valid passport to travel to another country and it should be valid for 6 months past the date of your

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By Amanda M. Vallone return. A traveler should check with his or her travel provider or the embassy if he’ll need a Visa to get into the country of destination as well. My group of explorers won’t need Visas to get into South Africa, but we will need them for Botswana and Zimbabwe. My travel agency often recommends a Visa Service called CIBT Visas when we are helping our clients with international travel. If a traveler does not have the appropriate documentation to enter a country, he will be denied boarding his flight from the USA. So cross those T’s and dot those i’s early.

What type of currency do I need?

• Every country is different, Europe is the easiest in my opinion. The best advice we give our explorers is to exchange a small amount of currency in advance at a local bank, mall, or the airport. The traveler will pay a premium on the exchange rate this way, but it’s worth it if you’re a stressor over cash. We remind travelers to call their banking institution or credit card in advance of international travel as to not incur any issues when trying to make purchases. When using a credit card it must have a | 26 |

chip and should have a 4 digit pin (many countries require this, even for credit cards).

Is there a language barrier?

• Absolutely, when you travel internationally. You’re traveling to another country and

experiencing their way of living. You’re not supposed to feel completely comfortable, it’s all a part of the experience. That being said, you can often take English speaking tours and most major travel areas are truly accommodating to English speaking travelers.

Is it safe?

• Well, it depends on where you’re going. Our rule of thumb is that some places in the US aren’t safe. If you live your life thinking that everything that the news portrays about international incidents cannot just as likely happen right here, then you will never go anywhere. Though difficult, I may be the best person possible to write this article for you. You see, I lived through and fled from several terrorist bombings in 2008 when I was living in India. I was scared to death. But this did not make me afraid of the rest of the world. Nor did it make me fear for my safety of traveling to India in the future. Opposite of that,

these specific incidents made me realize how we all need to be smart travelers. Go with a trustworthy tour operator. Book through a trustworthy agency

or company who knows either the destination or the company they are putting you on. And register your international trips through our Embassy’s Smart Travel Enrollment Program (STEP) located at step.state.gov.

What about travel insurance?

• ALWAYS! YES! Why would you go without it? I am 33 years old and have few to no health issues, but I purchase travel insurance. It protects my investment of a trip of a lifetime. It provides 24/7 emergency support. I’ve had to use it before, and I am a believer.

You should travel smart, be knowledgeable, and know your surroundings. Most of all – plan to go with people and companies who know what they’re doing. We’re currently planning a Christmas group trip to Madison & Stone Mountain, Georgia, and Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, with the Aging Tree. After that we have a trip to Branson, MO in the springtime. We would love for you to join these adventures and for you to know and be confident that we’ve put the same passion and emphasis into these upcoming amazing adventures as we do with all of our group trips. What are you waiting for? Join the adventure! Call Aging Tree at 1-866-320-8803 to learn more about any of these destinations call the Aging Tree or Roseborough Travel.

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When did Medicare Advantage begin? The Balanced Budget Act of 1997, introduced the term Medicare+Choice Part C of Medicare, Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 renamed +Choice "Medicare Advantage." Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is fast approaching. It can be a challenge to understand the Open Enrollment period and the details that go with it. Enrollment in a Medicare Advantage Plan is a great way to increase the value of your Medicare benefits for the upcoming year, with no additional cost to you! Enrollment in Medicare Advantage Plans only happens during a specific enrollment period each year.

A short list of things you need to know about the 2018 Open Enrollment period: • Open enrollment begins October 15th and ends December 7th. • You are automatically eligible for Medicare Advantage when you become eligible for Medicare. • Your benefits do not become effective until January 1st of 2018 This is the only time of the year you are able to make changes to a Medicare Advantage Plan unless you have a special circumstance such as: relocating to another county, becoming eligible for Medicaid, or being diagnosed

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I sincerely hope that everyone is OK after Irma – I have been living in Florida for over 30 years and must say, ‘this one had me on edge’! I was without electricity for 4 days which weren’t pleasant at all. I have COPD and Sleep Apnea. Going without my Nebulizer treatments and my sleep mask, it was rough, to say the least. I was very lucky to have a neighbor who let me tie into his generator – that was a life saver. But I wondered, as a senior on a fixed income, would there be any help for me to purchase my own generator for my medical needs? THE ANSWER IS YES! FEMA has a Generator Reimbursement Program. To qualify, you must have • purchased the generator BEFORE your power was restored. • a statement from the power company showing the days your power was out.

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• a statement from your doctor stating that the generator is medically necessary for your conditions. Here are the web addresses (URL’s) to get started; 1. https://goo.gl/SqkrbH 2. https://goo.gl/9fwh1v You may wish to call FEMA (800-621-3362 / TTY 800-462-7585) to verify that you are eligible for this program. Please visit https://www.disasterassistance.gov where you can find assistance, apply online and check status, in the comfort of your own home. 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.

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Benefits of participation in Lifelong Learning In their article “Cognitive benefits of participation in lifelong learning institutes,” Simone & Scuilli reference the fountain of youth that eluded Ponce De Leon and how brain function can be improved through physical exercise and cognitive stimulation. Rowe and Kahn (1998), their groundbreaking investigation into positive aging, suggest three keys to successful aging: (1) maintaining high cognitive and physical function, (2) staying engaged with life, and (3) avoiding disease. Although attending school used to be seen as age-based, i.e.,intended to prepare children and adolescents to become adults and begin a career, that

has been largely replaced by the newer idea of lifelong learning. A recent study published by the Journal of Gerontopsychology and Geriatric Psychiatry examined the impact of lifelong learning on a sample of students who attended the University Program for Older Adults (PUMA) at the Autonoma University of Madrid between 2007 and 2011. Pre-post comparisons showed that participating in school helped older adults increase their overall level of activity and improve memory functioning over time. While there is not enough research to determine the long-term benefits associated with active aging, we are certain that it can slow

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cognitive aging, keeps your social skills sharp, and probably will boost your self-confidence. Why not take a chance, sharpen that imaginary pencil, and join a lifelong learning program TODAY? To learn more about Stetson’s Lifelong Learning programs, visit our website at: www.stetson.edu/ lifelong-deland or call 386-8227500.

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Recipe

IN THE KITCHEN

Feeling like Fall... Delicious Pumpkin Chili

By Lisa Buckner

As the nights gets cooler, we start thinking of cold weather comfort foods. Chili always pops into my mind. This chili adds the always popular pumpkin ﬂare. It can even be served in a pumpkin bowl!! DIRECTIONS:

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add red onion, peppers carrots and jalapeño. Sauté for 10 to 12 minutes or until just starting to brown. Add garlic and spices and sauté for 1 minute. Add pumpkin, tomatoes, vegetable broth and beans. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer 30 minutes partially covered, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings accordingly. VARIATIONS: Cubed cooked chicken or browned ground turkey can be added. OPTIONAL TOPPINGS • Chopped scallions, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheddar, Fresh Cilantro

Recipe: Pumpkin Chili From the Kitchen of: Mama Lisa Ingredients: 2 tbsps olive oil 1½ c chopped red onion 1 red bell pepper, seeded & chopped 1 green pepper, seeded & chopped 1 c chopped carrots 1 jalapeño, seeded & minced 5 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsps chili powder 1 tbsp cumin 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp crushed red pepper (optional)

Serves: 8-12

1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes w/liquid 3 cups vegetable broth 1 (14 oz) can black beans, drained & rinsed 1 (14 oz) can Cannellini beans, drained & rinsed 1 tsp sea salt ½ tsp black pepper

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Home is where the heart is and that does not necessarily mean living in a house. Home is your place to relax, visit with friends and have the freedom to live your life. There are many advantages & conveniences to living in a senior retirement community – let’s talk! The House: Let’s talk money, spending money that includes property taxes, home repairs, home insurance and paying to have your lawn mowed, pool cleaned and monthly pest control service not to mention contractors on speed dial in case the air conditioning goes out, the roof leaks or a pipe breaks. Let’s talk about activities that include waiting for packages or repairmen, dragging your trash down the drive way 1 or 2 days per week and limited social interaction with people your own age. The Retirement Apartment: Let’s talk money, saving money with repairs & pest control included with your rent, no property taxes, professionally maintained landscaping, swimming pool with jacuzzi & fitness center. An on site maintenance technician will take care of all your repairs big & small, emergency late night maintenance to handle those unexpected situations with a your air conditioning, plumbing and smoke detectors to name a few. Let’s talk about activities that include weekly and/or monthly Bingo, Social Hours, Card Games, Movies, Crafting, Fitness Classes, Lunch & Learn Seminars, Live Music, Parties, Walking & Book Clubs, Travel Clubs, Continental Breakfasts & Local Transportation provided to name just a few – there’s many more. Let’s talk! Carol has worked for Cambridge Management Services, Inc. for 9 years with the last 4 years and counting at Villa Grande on Saxon Apartments a 62+ Apartment Community right here in Orange City. OCTOBER 2017 | ONE-STOP Senior Care | Aging Tree.com • 866-320-8803

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Social Security

By Harry Martinez Social Security Manager in DeLand, FL

While many of us look forward to Friday, with its end-of-theworkweek designation and our weekend plans, certain cultures consider it an unlucky day. Some people, suffering from triskaidekaphobia, are truly terrified of the number 13. Combine the two factors and it’s not surprising that many believe that Friday the 13th is a frightening day. While superstitions play an important part in the Friday the 13th jitters, we offer a different approach to this “unlucky” day with 13 fearless things to know about your Social Security number and card. 1. Your Social Security number is your link to Retirement or Disability benefits since we use it to record your wages and earnings. 2. There is no charge to obtain a Social Security number and card. This service is free.

3. We keep your records confidential and don’t disclose your number to anyone, except when the law requires, or when your information connects you with other government health or social services programs. 4. To prevent identity theft, keep your Social Security card in a safe place with your other important papers and be careful about sharing your number. If asked for your number, find out why your number is needed, how it will be used, and what happens if you refuse to provide it. 5. While you need a Social Security number to get a job or for other services, you often don’t need to show your Social Security card. Many organizations can verify your Social Security number directly with us.

6. If your Social Security card is lost, you can replace it up to three times a year with a lifetime limit of 10 replacement cards. Legal name changes and other exceptions will not count toward these limits. 7. You can request a replacement Social Security card with the ease and convenience of our online services if you have a my Social Security account and meet our qualifications. Visit www.socialsecurity.gov/ myaccount. 8. If you suspect someone is using your number for work purposes, contact us to report the problem so we can review your earnings and verify that our records are correct. You also may view your annual earnings by accessing your Social Security Statement, one of the many services available with a my Social Security account. 9. If you suspect someone is misusing your number to create credit or other problems for you, report the identify

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theft with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at www. identitytheft.gov or by calling 1-877-IDTHEFT. We also recommend that you contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) if fraudulent tax refunds or reporting is involved, quickly file a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at www.ic3.gov, and monitor your credit reports. 10. The nine-digit Social Security number was initiated in 1936 for tracking workers’ earnings over the course of their lifetimes for benefits, not with the intent of personal identification. Since 1936, we have issued over 30 different versions of the Social Security number card.

11. Until June 2011, the first three digits of a Social Security number were determined by the geographical region in which the person lived. Numbers were assigned beginning in the northeast and moving westward. Residents on the east coast often have lower numbers than those on the west coast. Any number beginning with 000 will never be a valid Social Security number. 12. Beginning in June 2011, we assigned Social Security numbers randomly, which protects the integrity of the Social Security number, eliminates the geographical significance of the first three digits of the Social Security number, and extends

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1st • CD Player Day • International Coffee Day • World Vegetarian Day 2nd • Name Your Car Day • Custodial Worker Day • World Farm Animals Day 3rd • Boyfriend’s Day • Techies Day 4th • Taco Day • Vodka Day • Ship In A Bottle Day 5th • Chic Spy Day • World Teachers Day 6th • Badger Day • Physician Assistant Day • World Smile Day • Noodle Day 7th • Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Awareness Day • Frappé Day 8th • World Octopus Day • Pierogi Day 9th • Moldy Cheese Day • Fire Prevention Day • Columbus Day • Beer and Pizza Day 10th • World Mental Health Day • Face Your Fears Day • Cake Decorating Day 11th • Emergency Nurses Day • Pet Obesity Awareness Day • Take Your Parents To Lunch Day 12th • Old Farmers Day

• World Arthritis Day • World Sight Day 13th • World Egg Day • No Bra Day • Vet Nurse Day 14th • Be Bald and Free Day • World Standards Day • International Top Spinning Day 15th • White Cane Safety Day • World Students’ Day World • Toy Camera Day 16th • Dictionary Day • Department Store Day • Boss’ Day 17th • Wear Something Gaudy Day • Spreadsheet Day 18th • No Beard Day • Global Dignity Day • Chocolate Cupcake Day 19th • Conflict Resolution Day • Get Smart About Credit Day • Evaluate Your Life Day 20th • Suspender’s Day • Information Overload Day • International Sloth Day 21st • Apple Day • Count Your Buttons Day • Reptile Awareness Day 22nd • Nut Day • Mother-In-Law Day • Smart is Cool Day

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23rd • Mole Day • Boston Cream Pie Day 24th • World Tripe Day • United Nations Day 25th • Greasy Food Day • World Pasta Day • International Artists Day 26th • Mincemeat Day • Howl at the Moon Day • Pumpkin Day 27th • Black Cat Day • Cranky Co-Workers Day • Navy Day 28th • Plush Animal Lover’s Day • Hug A Sheep Day • Make a Difference Day 29th • Internet Day • Cat Day 30th • Haunted Refrigerator Day • Checklist Day • Candy Corn Day 31st • Caramel Apple Day • Magic Day

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Class ifieds To submit ad visit agingtree.com to remove call 866-320-8803.

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.

Please fill out the form online at www.agingtree.com Get high visibility with Nationwide presence with over a 40,000 reach in print and online. Distributed in over 950+ locations in Central Florida. $35 per month up to 45 words, bold heading included. Ask about our Monthly Special 386-774-2446. Friends of Deltona Library Used Book Store Open daily with great bargains including large print, magazines, books on CDs, movie DVDs and books for the Grandkids 25-50 cents. 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 1/31/18.

Wanted Items:

10% OFF One regular Priced Item, HealthMed Solutions: Aging Tree, 985 Harley Strickland Blvd., Suite 100, Orange City FL 32763 - 386-774-2446

Services: YOGA CLASSES: Monday & Wednesdays 5:30 pm, Wayne Sanborn Center, 815 S Alabama Ave, DeLand Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 am, DeBary Hall Stables, 198 Sunrise Blvd, DeBary – Call Jeanne Crayne RYT 386-3379742 for further information. e/d 11/30/17

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

Living History • 100+ Folk Muscians Old Time Sugar Cane Press and Boil Arts & Crafts, Food & More !

www.pioneersettlement.org 386-749-2959

Thinking About Assisted Living?

Community Outreach: Sakowitz Eye Center Quilters Workshop Make quilts for cancer children in the hospital - First Sat. of ea. month,Oct. 7, 10am-3pmDeltona United Church of Christ-1649 Providence, Deltona-we need people to sew, pin, iron, bring sewing machine & iron supplies if possible, potluck lunch. Mary 386-574-0700

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Calendar of

Events

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 October 18, 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! OCT. 4 & 11 2017 12:00 PM MON., OCT. 30, 2017 10:30 AM & 12:00 PM WED., NOV. 1, 2017 12:00 PM STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE – IN CONCERT SUN., OCT. 8, 2017 7:30 PM WOMEN IN SONG: MAEVE GILCHRIST W/NIC GAREISS WED., OCT. 11, 2017 8:00 PM MATINÉE POPS: CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR – A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES - SAT., OCT. 14, 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: CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR – A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES SAT., OCT. 14, 2017 8:00 PM FOCUS: ERIC PLAYS HAYDN - MON., OCT. 23, 2017 7:00 PM Call for more info 407-770-0071 or check online orlandophil.org/tickets OCTOBER 2017 | ONE-STOP Senior Care | Aging Tree.com • 866-320-8803

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BUSINESS BRANCH

Business Spotlight

Welcome to the World of Husse! Husse was founded in Sweden in 1987. Today, Husse sells and markets a wide range of premium quality dog and cat food, cat litter and various accessories throughout the whole world. We deliver the products with Husse vans directly to your door with no extra charge. Husse only uses, the best human grade & Non-GMO ingredients to produce super premium quality food for dogs and cats. Husse pet food products are: • Made with super premium quality ingredients, • 100 % natural and organic • Enriched with natural anti-oxidants and nutraceuticals

• Balanced to meet the energy and nutrient requirements of your dog and cat A testimony of the quality of our products and the production process is the number of loyal and satisfied customers Husse has all over the world. Visit our web shop to get an insight on the food ingredients, additives, energy value and digestibility. We invite you to browse through all the other pages in order to understand our concept about pet food and business philosophy. In our WebShop www.cfl. husse.com everybody can order FREE SAMPLES and with the code "FIRST15" you get 15% off for your first order!

By Juergen Fuellgraf Master Franchise of Central Florida We care as much about the planet as we do about your pets. We keep our distribution and delivery routes as short as possible and develop natural products that reduce our impact on the environment.

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

Terry Bailey

October Events

386-801-9300

Oct 5,19 8:45 AM Building Your Business Group (BYBG) Oct 11 5:30 PM - 8PM Wine, Women & Chocolate Oct 13 2PM DeLand High Homecoming Parade Oct 21 4PM - 7PM Downtown DeLand Classic Car Cruise-In Oct 21 Thin Man Watts Jazz Fest Oct 25 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Accelerate Oct 26 6PM Tech DeLand Oct 27 7:30 Live at the Athens Theatre: Dick Clark's Caravan of Stars Oct 28 DeLand Tapas & Wine Festival Oct 28 7PM - 11PM Glamour & Gore Oct 31 6PM - 8PM Monsters on MainStreet - Safe Trick-or-Treating Artisan Alley Farmer’s Market & More Every Friday Night, 6-9 pm

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SERVICES INCLUDE: Testing, Clean & Checks, Repairs All Makes & Models HAS AS4756 Practicing in Volusia For 8 Years

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Restaurant & Lounge Casual Modern Fresh Take a Byte Catering

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On & off site catering available Weddings, Office parties, Christmas Parties, Birthdays Bridal showers & more. From Simple to Elaborate We Do It All! 28 years hospitality experience

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INSIDE ADVISOR

VA Benefits

What Does Your Medicine Cabinet Say About You?

wonder if you can tell anything about a person by what’s in their medicine cabinet? Some people seem to think so and go to great lengths to clean them out before company comes, lest any snoopers should decide to see what ails them these days. But have you taken stock of your own cabinet lately? What pain relievers reside there? Are there any hearing aid batteries lurking in the nether regions? Any old, frayed Ace bandages used to support that bum knee or ankle? Anybody got an old school, rubber hot water bottle for that aching back? For veterans that have endured the rigors of military service, many of these are standard items. Many of us continue to patch ourselves up and carry on with our lives because that’s what we’re taught to do; carry on. And I commend you for that; it is that indomitable spirit that has won the battle on many occasions. But the next time you peek into that often forgotten space in your home, reflect on your military service and think about how your service to the country may have led to the ailments you have today. Those seemingly insignifi-

cant events from yesteryear, when you sprained your ankle during physical training, or the time you forgot your hearing protection at the artillery range; these events may very well have contributed

to today’s arthritic conditions and hearing loss, for example. With that in mind, I encourage you to visit us at Volusia County Veterans Services and let our counselors explore whether any of these present day conditions can be connected to your service. Healthcare and compensation may be available to those that still suffer from in-service illnesses and injuries. These benefits are given by law and like many federal benefit programs, can be a little difficult to navigate. Although veterans seldom like to admit to any weakness, sometimes the contents of our medicine

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By Jeﬀ Bumb cabinet betray our true condition. From battle scars to broken bones, they are testaments to your sacrifice to our country and deserve to be recognized. So I encourage you to let the counselors at Volusia County Veteran Services review your service and symptoms and help you gain any benefits you may rightfully deserve. We look forward to seeing you at one of the four county office locations below!

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. Jeﬀ Bumb is the Volusia County Veterans Services Director. He brings the experience of 20 years of Army service including three combat deployments and an extensive knowledge of VA beneﬁts and applicable laws to serve the county’s veteran population.

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ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE

Grand Villa of DeLand

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Monday - Friday 7am-4pm

Monday - Friday 7am-2pm

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Items needed: Chair Radio to listen to your favorite music! Lateral Flexion-Ear to Shoulder Sit in chair, head in neutral position Lean left ear to your shoulder, hold position for 20 seconds.

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Call 386-530-4382 for your personal tour and free lunch!

Lean right ear to your shoulder, hold position for 20 seconds. Repeat exercise 4 times on each side

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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

Hospice Care:

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

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 | 50 |

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

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

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

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

Post Mastectomy Services: Florida Hospital Fish Memorial 386-917-5852

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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)

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

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