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From the Roots The Great American Eclipse…it sure was something, wasn’t it?

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O COREY SHENK, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Editor-In-Chief Corey Shenk

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n Monday, August 21, much of America was captivated by the idea that this few-times-in-a-lifetime experience was about to happen – the moon passed between the sun and Earth and blocked all or part of the sun for up to about three hours.

In the days leading up to the eclipse, you couldn’t find a single pair of solar eclipse “viewing” glasses anywhere – a product that wasn’t even available in mass quantities preceding the last eclipse on Feb. 26, 1979. Even months before the universe scheduled the solar eclipse on August 21, people were talking about it. Families were discussing road trips and late summer vacations. Cities were gearing up for an influx of tourists who wanted to watch the eclipse from the best possible position. I could feel the flurry of folks making plans, constructing solar viewers and begging their children not to look at the sun that afternoon. Schools adjourned early or corralled students into windowless rooms until it was all over. I get it. Preparing for something IMPORTANT is EXCITING! At Aging Tree Illustrated, we are constantly beating the drum of preparation. Over and over, with every issue, we remind readers of the value of planning. Even in this issue we talk about making the transition from living at home to living in a facility, write about preparing documents, and explain how to shore up estates. Social security? It’s always on our mind. Veterans insight? We have it covered. Is this kind of planning exciting? Maybe. Is it important? Definitely. What if we were to take planning for our golden years and end of life as seriously as we took preparing to experience the Great American Eclipse? What if we put as much energy and interest into our futures and our families’ futures as we do experiencing the moon blocking the sun? That kind of planning would be more spellbinding than any celestial event, and its impact would last more than a couple hours on a Monday afternoon. Take the time to be proactive about your future. It may not be as easy or as fun as a solar eclipse, but the supernatural experience of the peace of mind that planning provides is truly out of this world. Make your days great…you’re in charge of them.

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Benefits of early planning and overcoming the misconceptions about the options available.

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Being Proactive Part 3

Don't Get Caught With Your Pants Down! 5 Ways to Prepare for Your Senior Retirement Before You Get There.

This is the third article in a three-part series about being proactive in planning for your future care. In the first part, we focused on the importance of this mindset, and in the second, we looked at tangible steps to take. In this issue, we discuss the benefits of early planning and overcoming the misconceptions about the options available.

any of us don’t start thinking about planning for senior living and care until our parents decide the house we grew up in is just too much work and they would rather spend time golfing than mowing the grass. Even as we spend time with mom and dad looking at brochures for senior communities or facilities that offer medical care depending on the situation, we still may not be considering our own futures. After all, we may only be recent empty nesters, still contributing to our 401Ks, and planning our next island getaway. And that’s just it. In our 40s and 50s, and even into our 60s, the term “senior” only applies to other people. We likely spend months, sometimes years, planning for vacations that last two weeks, but rarely do we think about how we can best enjoy our later years.

How do we adopt a more proactive mindset in the first place? One of the reasons we don’t is the pervasive misconception that living options like independent living and assisted living = nursing home. In fact, the differences are significant, from amenities to levels of care. One thing our staff at Aging Tree tries to drive home to readers is be informed! And with this series…be pro-active! Whether you’re in your 70s and aware of a need for a change or you’re in your 50s and helping parents with their planning, you can be proactive in planning TODAY. The time to learn about your options and talk with your spouse and family is before your health changes and you don’t have as much autonomy and choice. This definitely requires a change in mindset from reactive to proactive, from I-don’t-wantto-think-about-getting older to a

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positive, forward-looking perspective. After all, people are living longer and staying active and more mobile than ever. Now is the time to figure out what kind of living situation and community will best fit--and even evolve with--their wants and needs. So let’s help start with getting over that first hurdle and once again explain the main differences in three of the most common senior living options, Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Nursing Homes. For more comprehensive descriptions of each, click the links if you’re reading online or visit our website for more information. Independent Living--Independence is always the goal. And moving into a community can be the best way to achieve it, as counterintuitive as that may seem. Think about it, at some point you may want to put more energy into enjoying time with friends than trying to keep up with maintaining a house. Also known as retirement villages or 55+ communities, they offer activities and amenities galore. This option is often the first step for those seeking minimal help with daily living such as housekeeping. Residents may live in an apartment complex setting and pay monthly rent or purchase homes. These kinds of facilities offer no medical or personal care services. cont. pg 10 |8|

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Depending on the community, they may be more like those vacations we are fond of planning. “We were visiting my parents at their senior community and having lunch in one of the restaurants when music suddenly started playing,” says Carol M. “People left their tables and just started dancing.” Carol says her parents have every amenity at their fingertips, including classes and facilities to support their interests and hobbies. In addition, they have developed a close-knit group of friends they can enjoy and rely on. Assisted Living Facilities (ALF)--These communities, which provide an apartment-like living for seniors, are designed for people who need, as the name suggests, more assistance but are still enjoying a certain level of independence. These facilities can provide a vibrant atmosphere for residents. Depending on the facility and the services it offers, that care may include everything from meal preparation to housekeeping and other daily activities. ALFs provide social interaction and can even have a country club feel, offering amenities such as golf courses and spas (although these types of communities come with a heftier price tag). ALFs and nursing homes usually differ in three major ways: 1) setting, 2) a resident’s level of independence and the level of care provided, and 3) cost. Nursing Homes--People usually enter nursing homes when they need skilled nursing care following a hospital stay or when they have experienced a significant decline in health. Unlike assisted living facilities or short-term care in a nursing home, long-term nursing home care becomes nec-

essary when a person can no longer function independently due to a high acuity level (i.e., the level of severity of a condition) or a person has no other place to go. In these cases, a nursing home can be the appropriate option. Now is the time to leave misconceptions behind, adopt a proactive mindset, and start planning your ideal senior lifestyle. Here are five ways to get going... 1. Learn--Reading articles like this is a great start. Aging Tree magazine is an amazing resource for finding out more about senior living options and related topics. Even better, you can visit Aging Tree for no-cost advising. From private pay to 100% insurance-covered programs, Aging Tree specializes in helping you find and compare the right senior care options. Whether you are being proactive about your future living or you want to educate yourself to better help an aging parent, our staff will provide informative and educational guidance. 2. Discuss--Spouses especially need to figure out a plan for their future, together. Armed with information, consider your options as you talk about your dreams and expectations. Bring other trusted family members into the process or once a decision has been made. (Read Part 1 of this series in the July 2017 issue for more on the benefits of planning.) 3. Save--Talking to a trusted financial advisor can help you figure out ways to save for your future. Here’s another misconception to overcome--contrary to popular belief, Medicare doesn’t pay

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for long-term care. An advisor can help you understand what your anticipated expenses may be and how you can save now, such as by contributing the maximum amount to your 401K. 4. Insure--Long-term care insurance is one of the ways you can help ensure supporting your senior living. Depending on the policy, costs of apartment-style ALFs may be covered, as are aspects of other care facilities like nursing homes. One of the important things to remember is that being pro-active and purchasing this kind of insurance earlier in life pays--or rather you don’t pay--since the premium costs are lower the younger and healthier you are. 5. Anticipate--Sure...we never know what the future holds. But we have to ask ourselves why we plan more for a shortterm trip to Disney World than we do for a time in our lives that could last for years. One way you can anticipate the kind of life you may live is to take an honest look at the life you’ve been living. Chances are if you’ve taken care of yourself and are aware of the warning signs of conditions that run in the family, like high cholesterol or diabetes, you can expect to live a longer life. Now start planning how you want to spend it! 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.

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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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Clearing the Clutter Part 2 20 Tips to Clear the Clutter LIVING WELL BRANCH

ast month we began the conversation about challenges to clearing the clutter in our homes. This often becomes a more urgent priority when needing to move to a smaller place or assisted living. Creating the mindset for managing the clutter is an important first step for this process and will pave the way for a less stressful more efficient experience. Marni Jameson, author of Downsizing the Family Home, shared her goal for this process: “I wanted to be respectful of my parent’s belongings, honor their lives, be a

good steward of their assets and preserve their past and mine. At the same time, I didn’t want to be weighed down by more stuff,

even if it meant something and it almost all did.” Ready to tackle the actual process of “right sizing” our stuff? Generally, I am referring to a move to a smaller space though the principles apply to a variety of the everyday scenarios we all face. Here are 20 tips for clearing the clutter: 1. A l t h o u g h the desire might be to tackle everything at once, SEPTEMBER 2017 | ONE-STOP Senior Care | Aging Tree.com • 866-320-8803

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consider working in smaller blocks of time, for example 2 hours, when possible to conserve energy and manage stress. Once an area is completed you will be encouraged to move on to the next. 2. Consider a senior move specialist service, skilled at both the emotional and logistics of this transition. 3. Determine the size of space in the new location and identify a comparable space in the existing location. This will provide a visual guide for the amount of stuff that will actually fit. Assist in identifying objects to be given as gifts or inheritances and do this now. Toss stained, chipped or broken items. Toss or donate replaceable items that are not move worthy, for example old magazine collections deemed of no current value. Only Handle It Once (OHIO) Important paperwork may be an exception to this rule and can be boxed to take care of later. Ask these questions when sorting: Do I need it? Will I use it? Do I love it? (Need, Use, Love) There must be a yes answer to cont. pg 14 | 12 |

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at least one of these to be kept. Add your own filtering questions such as: Does it mean a lot to me and why? Will it go beautifully in my home? Do I have a place for it? Am I keeping it out of guilt? and Will it burden my children? Alternately when talking to the homeowner, consider pre-soting and a simple yes-no option for example: Here is your white sweater, blue sweater and your raincoat. Does that sound good? 9. Focus on the most used items and apply the sorting questions from above. Let the rest go. 10. For large collections of photos consider digitizing images and print for display on a wall. 11. Choose first what to keep rather than choosing what to let go. This method of organizing the purge will result in fewer things saved. For a large collection of treasures ask, “Which is your favorite?” and pack that one (or 2) for relocation. 12. Take photos of the remainder of the collections of photos, memorabilia and treasures. Compiling them in a slide show picture frame or special

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INSIDE ADVISOR Legal - Legacy Estate Planning Month after month, you read articles in Aging Tree Illustrated about the importance and value of estate planning. Congratulations! The message is sinking in, and you’re making a plan that will benefit your family for years, decades, perhaps generations, into the future. So, at this juncture, the word “legacy” may be popping up for you. “Legacy Estate Planning,” as we call it in the financial services world, is about more than leaving resources behind to your family. It’s about strategically leaving resources for your family, so your estate can do the most good for the most years. It’s an honorable pursuit, and for most families, it’s an absolute necessity. Legacy estate planning is not about money, it’s about intentional-

ly planning for its use by those you love. It’s about setting up parameters and allowances; setting up rules and boundaries. Your children love you, and your grandchildren love you, too. You want to leave them any and all inheritance you can when you pass from this world, but you have specific ideas on how it would benefit them most. In short, you realize they may need to get out of their own way to make the best choices with the resources you leave for them. When you create a Legacy Estate Plan, you can include language and stopgaps that help your loved ones correctly manage the funds you have gifted them. In the documents you create with your advisor, you can set parameters for use of what by whom and when. If you’re worried about inlaws, include restricting language to that regard. If you’re concerned about someone being taken advantage of by another, put parameters in place

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to prevent it. This is the beauty of the peace of mind you can experience with a Legacy Estate Plan. Help your loved ones help themselves, and create a space in the future where your estate can be its most effective in the lives of those you love most. It’s time to plan. Do it in a way that’s worthy of your legacy. It’s this legacy, not the money, that will make the biggest difference in the lives of those you love. 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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INSIDE ADVISOR

Eye Health

Safely Watching a Solar Eclipse Almost every year, individuals from different parts of the world get to experience a solar eclipse. It is a memorable phenomenon that should be experienced by everyone in the eclipse path, but it is essential that viewing is done safely. Viewing the sun directly, even for brief periods, can cause permanent damage to your eyes and result in blindness. There is only one safe way to look directly at the sun during an eclipse: through special-purpose solar filters. These solar filters are used in “eclipse glasses” or in handheld solar viewers. They must meet a very specific worldwide standard known as ISO 12312-2 international safety standard. Steps to follow for safely watching a solar eclipse: • Look at your solar filter or eclipse glasses and make sure

they meet the ISO 12312-2 safety standard. • Before looking at the sun, stand still and cover your eyes with your eclipse glasses or solar viewer. After glancing at the sun, turn away and remove your filter—do not remove it while looking at the sun. • Never look at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun through an unfiltered camera, telescope, binoculars or other similar devices. This is important even if you are wearing eclipse glasses or holding a solar viewer at the same time. The intense solar rays coming through these devices will damage the solar filter and your eyes. Viewing even the smallest sliver of a crescent sun peeking out from behind the moon is enough to cause irreversible damage to your

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Have You Heard

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INSIDE ADVISOR

Are Frequent Falls a Sign of Something? By the time you’ve finished reading this short article, thousands of older adults will have fallen—and for many, it won’t be for the first time. An older adult falls every second of every day in the US. Falls are the leading cause of injury and death among people 65 and older, and the risk increases with age. Yet falls don’t just happen. And people don’t fall just because they’re older. There often is at least one underlying cause or risk factor involved. The person’s eyesight,

hearing and/or reflexes might not be as sharp. Diabetes, heart disease or other medical issues can affect balance. Some medicines can cause people to feel dizzy or sleepy, making them more likely to fall. But frequent falling, resulting in 911 calls, hospitalizations and/ or surgeries, can indicate that a person is not doing well overall. In fact, increased falls is one of the guidelines for considering hospice. It’s not the only sign,

of course. Doctors evaluate the whole patient to determine if a person is nearing the end of life. Factors like repeat hospitalizations, falling, pain, weight loss and increased fatigue are considered, along with a person’s medical conditions, in making the diagnosis. If you or a loved one is falling more often, consider asking your doctor for a full evaluation so you will know what options are available. For more information about VITAS Healthcare, visit VITAS. com or call 386-671-2792.

At VITAS, the focus is on LIFE When a loved one becomes seriously ill, it can be difficult to know what type of care is best, or where to turn for help. VITAS can help. The VITAS interdisciplinary team manages pain and other debilitating symptoms while focusing on quality of life for the patient and his or her family. Find out more. Visit us at our Aging Tree office 985 Harley Strickland Blvd., Suite 100, Orange City, FL 32763.

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HealthMed Solutions, Inc. Do You Want to Buy my used Band-Aid? PRODUCT BRANCH

Medical equipment and supplies serve a need when they are delivered, but there may come a time when the equipment is no longer needed. As a medical equipment dealer, we get calls all the time offering us used wheelchairs or oxygen concentrators. Unfortunately, the equipment often requires more parts and service than what a brand-new piece would cost. And because we at HealthMed Solutions care about your safety and wellbeing, we also worry about the equipment breaking when being sold used, and brand new medical equip-

ment sold with a full warranty gives both the seller and buyer

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peace of mind. There are many outlets for used equipment and many places to donate them. There is a large market for used equipment on Craigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List, Facebook, Ebay and many other sites. One of the first

things to consider when selling your used equipment is safety. If you choose this route, please make sure you are in a public location. Many police stations have created safe trade/safe deal zones for your protection. A great reason to hold onto your equipment is because most insurance companies will only provide certain equipment once every 5 years. (There may be certain provisions for extensive damage to wheelchairs.) If you hold on to these pieces, it could save you hundreds of dollars. From personal experience, I cannot tell you how many people in my fam-

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ily used the same set of crutches over the course of ten years. Many things that are offered by medical equipment companies require a prescription according to the FDA regulations. Oxygen, CPAP, BiPAP, Nebulizers and other respiratory equipment must be sold by an approved licensed provider, this means that they are unable to be resold by the public. You can donate these items to organizations that will provide them to a patient through a licensed company. The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) accepts donations for local vets. The Goodwill accepts donations as well. The cost of the equipment through insurance is often high where the secondary market is pennies on the dollar. If you donate a $5,000 wheelchair to an organization you get the full tax value of that

donation where as if you sell a product you may only get a few dollars for it and have risked your safety during the sale. If you have used walkers or manual wheelchairs you want to get rid of let HealthMed Solutions know about it and perhaps we could help someone in our community that cannot afford to purchase equipment. If you are contemplating purchasing used supplies, please be aware of the rules and dangers of getting equipment that requires a prescription. Some items require personal settings for the individual, and their personal diagnosis. Scooters and power wheelchairs require batteries that can be expensive, as much as $400 for a set. Before you pay $400 for a power chair, please understand that you may need to pay $800 or more and have no guarantee that

the equipment will work for any length of time. A scooter that has sat in a garage for over a month without a charge can drain the batteries completely, rendering them useless. It is recommended to charge your scooter or wheelchair at least once a week to prevent the batteries from draining completely. HealthMed Solutions is here to help with service or equipment repairs, you can reach us at 800922-3000 any time Monday thru Friday from 9 am to 6 pm. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Aging Tree by calling 1-866-320-8803. We are all here to help with our expertise to make things safer and create a simpler lifestyle.

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MAKE A PLAN FOR HURRICANE SEASON

For many, 2016 will be the year Volusia County residents experienced the impact of a hurricane in more than a decade. Volusia County Emergency Management reminds Volusia County residents to make sure they plan ahead and are prepared for hurricane season, which is from June 1 to Nov. 30. It’s important to keep in mind that when it comes to hurricanes, it only takes one storm to change your life and community as was the case with Hurricane Matthew in 2016. Every family should create a disaster plan and have their disaster supply kits. Additionally, residents should decide in the planning stages where they will stay if an evacuation order is issued. If planning to evacuate to a hurricane shelter, residents should determine if they would seek shelter at a general population or pet-friendly shelter, or if they need assistance at a special needs shelter or will need to seek shelter at a medical facility that can manage their medical needs. Elderly, physically, mentally or sensory disabled, visually or hearing-impaired residents or those who need supplemental oxygen should register for the Special Needs Shelters (SpNS) program with Volusia County Emergency Management. For more information on SpNS, visit www.volusia.org/ emergency and click on “Before a disaster” in the left-side menu. During emergencies, when an evacuation order has been given, Votran fixed routes will continue normal routing. All Votran bus stops are evacuation collection points during a declared emergency evacuation order and no fares are charged during an evacuation or return. Remember that all Votran vehicles must be removed from roads when winds are sustained at 35 mph. If Special needs evacuees cannot reach a regular bus stop, they must call Votran to arrange transportation. Because bus space is limited, carry on items are limited to a pillow, folding lounge chair, blanket and one carry-on bag (not larger than 22”x16”x8”). For help creating a personalized family disaster plan, visit www.floridadisaster.org, www.RedCross. org or www.Ready.gov. For more information on Votran, call 386-761-7700 or visit Votran.org. SEPTEMBER 2017 | ONE-STOP Senior Care | Aging Tree.com • 866-320-8803

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TRAVEL BRANCH

Aging Tree Travel Adventures

Travel Smart: Dinners & Shows

e’ve been working on a couple of fantastic trips that are focused on dinners and shows: this December we’ll be taking a coach up through the Smoky Mountains, and next spring we’ll be going on an adventure

season in their show “Twas the Fight Before Christmas.” They say, if you think your family fights during the holiday season, you should spend Christmas with the Hatfields and McCoys! You can expect jaw-dropping stunts, knee-slapping comedy, dancing, and singing throughout the show

to Branson, Missouri. Whether you’re a fan of show tunes or being entertained while eating amazing food, or maybe you’re just interested in giving these things a shot, these are two perfect destinations to visit. During the Holiday season, the Hatfield and McCoy Christmas Disaster Dinner Feud is our dinner show of choice. The two feuding families put the “FUN in dysFUNctional” as they try to put their differences aside for sake of the Christmas

that tells this hilarious story, inspired by real life events all while we get to sit back and enjoy while eating a delicious southern meal.

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By Amanda M. Vallone And while we’re up there, how could we not make a stop at Dollywood for their Christmas Celebration? Millions of twinkling lights are arranged into festive displays all over the town. Their Christmas parades and shows are some of the best the Smoky Mountains have to offer; the event wins awards year after year. This year, we want to be a part of the spectacular traditions there, celebrating the true meaning of Christmas. To top it off, we’ve got reserved seating for the Smoky Mountain Opry’s Christmas

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soaring angels, dancing elves, enchanted reindeer, Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick, and the celebration of the birth of baby Jesus with the area’s largest living nativity! The danc-

Dinner show or not, we had to include the Uptown Café on our list of places to visit on this trip. If the style and personality of this 1950’s café weren’t enough to

ing and acrobatics, the huge band spotlighting the orchestral sounds of an incredible brass section, the beautiful costumes, the incredible special effects and lavish sets – it will all come together to round out this first-class Christmas experience. Don’t be a Grinch. Join us this Christmas for some of the best holiday festivities out there. But maybe a Christmas themed trip isn’t up your alley, or maybe you’d prefer to wait until spring before venturing further north than Jacksonville. Either way, you might be interested in joining us next spring for our adventure up to Branson, Missouri, for our show studded trip!

bring you back in time to the sock hop era, then the char broiled kabob, milkshakes, and a real juke-

box playing 50s music should be. But really, the highlight of this trip will be a show we just can’t miss: Samson will be playing for a limited time next spring, right when we’ll be in town! Those of you who travel specifically to see a limited time show know just how amazing this is going to be.

Samson in the ‘original superhero.’ He can defeat entire armies and slay lions – but there’s a catch to his superpower: He must follow the rules. This is a difficult task for Samson, and his appetite for pleasure and lack of self-control jeopardize his mission. He’s a frequent failure, an underachiever. We can’t wait to follow him through his battles with the Philistines to his temptations and failures in becoming the superhero we all know him to be.

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Construction, Inc. General, Cosmetic, & Surgical Dermatology Dr. Lawrence G. Blasik and the staff at Blue Ocean Dermatology would like to cordially introduce our services to your community. We intend to offer general dermatology as well as dermatological surgery, and cosmetic dermatology. Our office is located in Port Orange. Jason Welch ARNP and Dr. Blasik envisioned Dermatology on the Spot as a comprehensive clinic to meet all aspects of skin care with the convenience of being mobile. Our mobile clinic provides skin exams, biopsies, surgeries and radiation treatments for skin cancer at the convenience of coming to your community. We are proud to offer our patients a gentler less invasive way to treat skin cancer with 94% cure rates. Introducing SRT-100. This is a device which uses SUPERFICIAL Radiation to destroy the skin cancer with painless treatment sessions.

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BUSINESS BRANCH

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Taking Control of Your Health With Island Doctors Roy H. Hinman II, MD sees the potential for health improvement in every patient who walks through his door. “The physical well being of anyone who walks in this office can be improved in one form or another-usually by focused patient efforts with us educating and assisting them,” he explains. “Whether that’s helping them quit smoking, beginning an exercise regimen, or changing their diet, motivated patients are the key to success.” After 17 years in the U.S. Army as a Calvary Officer, including serving as a foreign military advisor teaching anti-tank tactics to the Saudi Arabia National Guard (he speaks Arabic and Spanish), Doctor Hinman made a career change to pursue medicine. Dr. Hinman earned a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Tulsa University

and a Master’s in Human Resource Management from Pepperdine University. In 1987, he earned his medical degree from Universidad Tecnologica de Santiago in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. This experience and medical training in the Caribbean helped lay the groundwork for starting his own family practice, Island Doctors, in October of 1991. Today, the practice has grown to over thirty locations across North Florida specializing in health improvement with a focus on cholesterol reduction, lowering blood glucose in diabetics, smoking cessation, and fat loss. Ten offices are currently located in Flagler and Volusia County. “We need to make efficient use of the patient’s time and resources to come to their diagnosis and treat-

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ment plan”, he explains. “We, at Island Doctors, really pride ourselves on being a health improvement organization. When a patient walks through our doors, the first thing my staff and I do is evaluate what we can do to help the patient look and feel their best, which places them on the top of their individual health pyramid.” Whether it’s cholesterol reduction, lowering blood glucose in diabetics, smoking cessation, or assisting patients in their weight loss, “the future of medicine in Florida must emphasize health improvement, thus creating a healthier, energetic, and longer living community.”

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Educational Support DeLand Bakery/Natural Market Education 386-736-7919 Call for Class Information Orange City Senior Center Wava Hall Schedule of Events 386-775-3121 Free Wellness Wednesday Seminars by Cheree Albert, MSN, ARNP, CPNP - 10AM RSVP 866-320-8803 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 FREE SEMINARS: FINANCIAL WELLNESS Jeff Allebach, RSVP 386-804-6171 Check www.agingtree.com/events

Community Events THE ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC CLASSICS: OPENING NIGHT – BEETHOVEN’S NINTH, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 8:00 PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2017 2:00 PM (MATINÉE) Call for more info 407-770-0071 or check online orlandophil.org/tickets

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

HEALTH CLINIC - Immunization Shots, Free Hearing Tests, Free Vision Tests Blood Pressure Screenings - Sponsored By Concierge Care, Halifax Hospice, Apex Home Health, Walmart Vision, Walgreens, Humana and Hear USA - Tuesday, Sept 19th 1-5pm & Tuesday Sept 26th 10a-2pm, 1001 Alabaster Way, Deltona, FL 32725, USA

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BUSINESS BRANCH

Business Spotlight

Free Home Delivery of Healthy Pet Food from HUSSE now available in Central Florida For nearly 30 years, the Husse brand has stood for QUALITY, SERVICE and KNOWLEDGE in Europe and now it is available here in the United States. Husse is different than all the other premium pet food companies out there. Not only is our food made from ultra-premium, fully traceable, ethically sourced and GMO-free ingredients, but your Husse franchise owner is also your personal pet nutrition consultant. They are here to help you. Your Husse rep will get to know your pet and what’s right for them. We want to be a true resource to pet owners. Beyond the premium

quality pet food, cat litter and pet accessories we deliver to the doorstep of our customers, we want to deliver valuable information to ALL pet owners about how they can contribute to the good health of the pets they love. Husse devotes an incredible amount of resources to the development of foods that truly provide the balanced nutrition our pets need. Not only can you count on your Husse rep to be your go-to source for nutrition information, but you can also count on Husse’s manufacturing process to meet your high-quality standards. Our man-

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By Juergen Fuellgraf Master Franchise of Central Florida ufacturing facilities have been approved by EU authorities, USDA and FDA. Our customers can have peace of mind that only highly professional people and equipment are involved in our process. Thank you for taking the time to be the best pet parent you can be!

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

Terry Bailey

September Events

386-801-9300

TerryBSells@gmail.com

Sept 7, 8:45am Building Your Business Group (BYBG) Discussion Meeting Sept 13, 5:30-8pm Wine, Women & Chocolate Sept 16, 4 - 7pm Downtown DeLand Classic Car Cruise-In Sept 21, 8:45am BYBG Educational Networking (BYBG-EN) Sept 23-Sept 24, DeLand Craft Show Sept 28, 6pm Tech DeLand Sept 29, 6-9pm DeLand Ice Cream Walk Artisan Alley Farmer’s Market & More Every Friday Night, 6-9 pm

700 W. New York Ave., DeLand FL 32720

www.terrybsells.com

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407-925-4733

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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Full on site facility, full bar, and outside patio

SERVICES INCLUDE: Testing, Clean & Checks, Repairs All Makes & Models

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Specializing in Relocation Services For Seniors and Military! Your Professional REALTORS® With Proven Results SEE ALL OF OUR AGENTS & OFFICE LISTINGS AT WWW.C21ARM.COM

Pauline's Cleaning Service

Licensed Cosmetologist 32 Years Experience

Serving Volusia Since 1988

Bringing Salon Services right to HOMEBOUND you in the comfort of your own HAIR CARE, LLC home, for homebound clients! I work for a Nursing Home & Rehab as the stylist.

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INSIDE ADVISOR

VA Benefits

How to Get VA Services Through a Volusia County VA Counselor

etter late than Never! Many veterans have avoided approaching the VA for many years and for many reasons. Not the least of which is the confusion over how to best communicate with the “VA”. Some may even feel that they are not entitled for various reasons. Applying for and actually receiving VA benefits is quite a lot like doing your own taxes. You may muddle through all that convoluted federal tax law but you may very well cost yourself money by not using the expertise of a certified tax professional. In the same way, and for the same reasons, it is important to use someone well versed in the voluminous laws that administer VA benefits. Veterans have a free service available to them through Volusia County’s Veterans Services division. What’s more important; we are veteran advocates. We’re on your side! It’s our job to ensure that your VA benefits are maximized to the extent possible. The counselors at Volusia County Veterans Services are well versed in the interpretation, intent, meaning and application of the laws that govern local, state and federal Veterans benefits.

What’s more, our counselors are properly trained, tested and accredited annually to administer VA benefits. This is important. It is unlawful for unaccredited persons to discuss eligibility for, or assist

By Jeﬀ Bumb past, we look forward to helping you resolve those issues if possible. If you’re recently discharged, come see us now while your conditions and records are new and relevant. If you’ve waited a few decades, that’s O.K. too, better late than never! We look forward to seeing you at one of the four county office locations below!

Walk in and see us at:

in the preparation of claims for VA benefits regardless of where or how or their claims are submitted or through whom. Last year, the efforts of Volusia County’s Veteran Services division garnered $233 million VA dollars for our county’s veterans. We feel that we owe our veterans a debt that can never be repaid and we strive to represent them fairly before the Veterans Administration to obtain any and all benefits to which they may be entitled. If you haven’t had a formal conversation with an accredited Veterans Service Officer about your time in service, I encourage you do so as soon as possible. If you’ve been denied by the “VA” in the

County Administration Building 123 W. Indiana Ave. DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 740-5102 OR County Administration Building 250 N. Beach St. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (386) 254-4646 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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Repeat exercise 5 times; Mon, Wed & Fri! This exercise will help increase flexibility and strengthen your neck muscles. 350 East International Speedway Boulevard Liv. Fac. Lic. #7103 DeLand, FL Asst. 32724 | ALF # 12792 Assisted Living and Memory Care www.GrandVillaDeLand.com 433 Orange Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

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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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