January 12, 2018 issue

The Senior Newspaper Serving Volusia & Flagler Counties For Over 26 Years—COMPLIMENTARY COPY

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A Bit Of History he holidays are barely over and it is difficult to decide what to write about with so much Christmas still on the mind… so, I went through some old articles and found one written in 2005, worth repeating.

I became actively involved at Emory L. Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home (ELBM) near the end of 2003 when my husband was a resident. Visiting there, I got to know the veterans who live at ELBM who were born of an era when family, love, friendship, and patriotism were the marks of a great American.

There was no newsletter for the residents at that time and after discussing it with the Administrator, I went to work formatting the paper, which was voted to be named Recall. Each month, on the back page of Recall, there is a biographical sketch of one of the residents. At the April Koffee Klatch, held at ELBM Veterans Nursing Home, we touched on the first nine months of featured articles in Recall.

The first biographical article was called 92 And Holding. The gentleman featured in the first edition, dated January 2004, was Tom Maggs. This good looking man with curly white hair served in WWII as a Tech Sergeant with the 4th Armored Division. He was a cheerful fellow, then “ 92 and holding.”

In February, the bio was about a music lover. It was titled I Did It My Way. When he went into service in 1943, he served as a Quartermaster in the Army.

He was in on the WWII invasion of Lizon. This man, Richard Muhlon, has kept music going in the ELBM Dining Room at mealtimes with songs by great singers llike Perry Como and Frank Sinatra.

In March, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, It was about a young fellow who has a green message imprinted on his neck that reads, Irish. It’s Kevin Callahan. The story for March was titled Irish, From The Neck Down. Kevin served in the Seabees from 1972 to 1978 and is the poetic resident at the Veterans Nursing Home. This man started his life in Florida.

The subject for the April edition moved around the building quietly for some time. Then one day he decided to converse with me. The title of his story was Home Is Where The Heart Is and his heart will forever be beside his beloved wife, Juanita. Emil Lathrop served in the Seabees during WWII. The May edition of Recall featured a younger resident. He was originally from Maryland and later moved closer home. From 1978 to ’81 he served in

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Air Force Security and traveled the world. His story is of a sportsman and a musician who wished to become a preacher. Faith, Hope, And Love was all about a man determined to walk again. His name: Chuck Creager.

Then there was the article in June about a quiet man who, while in ELBM, was visited daily by his wife, Terri.

The story, Music In His Soul, was written about a man who didn’t dance or sing but was incredible on the saxophone. He played in an orchestra in Cuba Lakes, New York before going into the Navy for a four-year stint in 1945. His name: Charles (Red) Geise.

Hey O’Hea Whattaya Say? This title was a dead giveaway to residents for the featured article in July! It was about a twice-married man with a son who claims to have led an uninteresting life.

Whoa! No way! This amicable fellow lives each day to the fullest. He went into the Navy in 1942 and served in both the Atlantic and Pacific theatres.

We know him as a multi-talented man who gets things done.

August featured a Vietnam veteran who was in the Navy from 1965 to ’69. His story was It Works For Me. A world traveler who kept printing presses operational, learned in 1979 he had MS. Within ten years he had to come to grips with the crippling effects of the disease. A lot happened after he came to ELBM, the greatest of which was his wedding (at ELBM) to Sheri Adams on Valentine’s Day. The newly married man: David Draper.

September’s feature in No Bed Of Roses was born in 1917. During WWII, he became a Navy Commander on the USS Houston. When the Houston took torpedoes that caused it to roll and sink, he and others who lived through it, went into the water wearing life vests and swimming for their lives. The article was about Commander Guy Rose.

Proud residents of the facility (like Don O’Hea) worked toward getting a helicopter mounted in front of the residence as a memorial.

For all that they have done for our country, for their pride and patriotism as well as for their bravery before and after the wars for which they served, our veterans deserve every honor…

Honor them!... Salute them!... Thank them! And God bless them!

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for

January 12, 2018—Seniors Today—Page 3 Year 2018 Medicaid Allowances ull-time nursing care is a financial burden. If medical and financial eligibility standards are met, Medicaid assistance may be available. This article deals with the financial requirements.

Certain threshold figures are adjusted annually. As of January 1, 2018, a single person applying for assistance must have less than $2,000.00 in countable assets. If the applicant is married, the spouse who is not in a nursing home (“community spouse”) may also have $123,600.00 in countable assets.

Certain assets are not countable or are exempt. If nursing home care is possible, and Medicaid might be sought, it is unwise to sell or change title to the home, add names to assets, purchase an annuity, or give anything away without first seeking professional advice. A transfer of assets may cause one to be ineligible for Medicaid for up to five years, although spouses can transfer assets between each other freely.

The applicant’s income is limited to $2,250.00 per month. If the income exceeds that amount, an Irrevocable Income Only Trust will alleviate the problem. The per-

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Elder Law …by Michael A. Pyle sonal needs allowance of the applicant is $105.00 per month.

The community spouse will be able to keep that spouse’s income and maybe a portion of the applicant’s income, depending on the community spouse’s income and expenses. The community spouse’s monthly maintenance needs allowance for this year is a minimum of $2,030.00 and a maximum of $3,090.00.

If assets or income exceed the figures, there may be other alternatives. Seek professional advice from an attorney who practices elder law, particularly Medicaid planning, to determine whether there are legal alternatives to assist in qualifying.

Attorney Michael A. Pyle, of Pyle & Dellinger, PL, 1655 North Clyde Morris Blvd., Suite 1, Daytona Beach, Florida, 32117 Telephone: 386.615.9007. E-mail: mikep@pylelegal.com or website: www. pylelegal.com

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The BIG therapy is adapted from the principles behind the successful Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT), which has a proven track record of helping Parkinson’s patients speak confidently with more clarity.

LSVT BIG INCLUDES: • High-intensity, exaggerated repetitions of whole body movements that increase dopamine production in the brain.

This improves muscle function and helps offset the slow motor movements associated with Parkinson’s.

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What’s Happening Around Town…

Make Snowmen

Estate Planning

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Bishop’s Glen will be hosting an event in the auditorium on January 17 from 1–3 P.M. making Florida snowmen that don’t melt. It’s open to the public and it’s free! Door prizes and refreshments too. Come join the fun!

Space is limit to 45 people. So please RSVP to Jessica Pettit by calling her at 386.226.9110.

Plan to attend Estate Planning Basics

by Elder Law attorney Michael Pyle on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 2 P.M. at the Ormond Beach Library, 30 S. Beach Street. In addition to estate planning, he will also discuss planning for incapacity, durable powers of attorney, health care designations, living wills, and do not resuscitate orders. For more details, please call 386.615.9007.

The Parkinson Association of Daytona Beach is pleased to announce it will be hosting Board Certified Neurologic Specialist Alison D’Alessandro, PT, DPT, NCS on Wed., Jan. 24, from 2–3:30 P.M. at the Department of Health Conference Center located at 1845 Holsonback Dr., Daytona Beach. Alison’s topic will be Fall Risks In People with Parkinson’s—What Everyone Should Know. Alison will discuss varied topics involving balance issues relating to PWP, early detection of fall risks, outcome measures to detect a fall risk in a PT evaluation, and what a Certified Neurologic Specialist is and how they can benefit someone with PD. Seating is limited—RSVP by calling Affordable HomeCare at 386.676.6375.

Last Chance For Stetson Mansion Each year the Mansion is dressed out with an elaborate over-the-top new design for the holidays. Plan now to see the Christmas Spectacular Holiday Home Tour at the Stetson Mansion, 1031 Camphor Lane, DeLand, through Jan. 15. Enjoy lively guides with over the top elegant decorations! Reservations required. Tours are at 10:30 A.M., 1:30 P.M., and 5 P.M. Tickets are $25 plus tax. Book tickets at: stetsonmansion.com

Lunch Bunch Lunch Bunch meets every Thursday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona. Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes. Call 386. 677.6080 to RSVP.

Caregiver’s Days Out First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing a free Caregiver’s Days Out that includes food, fun, and special attention for care receivers.

The days are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Sat., Jan. 13; Thurs., Feb. 15; and Thurs., Mar. 22 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. Call Mary Beth at 386.852.0060.

Stress Relief Are you looking for a new way to reduce stress and relieve joint and muscle pain? Try Qigong, an ancient practice that uses gentle physical movements, mental focus, and meditation to improve well-being. Classes are at 5:30 P.M. on Wed., Jan. 17, 24, and 31 at the New Smyrna Beach Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway. Reservations are not required.

For details, call the library at 386.424.

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Adopt A Pet The Southeast Volusia Humane Society will visit the New Smyrna Beach Library, 1001 S. Dixie Hwy. with a lovable brood of dogs and cats from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M., Sat., Jan. 27. Patrons are asked to drop off food donations or consider adopting a pet. Call the library at 386.

424.2910, option 4.

Free Computer Skills Get computer skills at Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. January’s hour-long classes are: • Basic internet: 9:30 A.M., Wednesday, Jan. 17. This class will introduce participants to the internet and World Wide Web and become familiar with terminology and safe online practices.

• Odilo (in Spanish): 9:30 A.M., Wed., Jan. 24. Learn how to use this new service, which provides digital content in multiple languages.

Registration is not required. For more information, call the library at 386.789.

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Plants For Birds “Plant it and they will come” is the new mantra for those wishing to attract birdlife to their yards and gardens—the “it” being native plants which have coevolved for millions of years with our native and migratory birds and form the foundation of a healthy ecosystem.

Audubon’s Plants for Birds national program manager Tod Winston will explore the importance of native plants to our birds, delve into the creation of bird-friendly yards and gardens—and give a tour of Audubon’s native plants database, which provides customized lists of native plants and the types of birds they attract, and connects them to local native plant resources and expertise.

The public is welcome to attend the meeting January 22 at Sica Hall, 1065 Daytona Ave, Daytona Beach. Doors open at 6:30 P.M. and the meeting begins at 7 P.M.

Like To Sing?

Bring in the New Year with a song!

Song Of The Coast Sweet Adeline Chorus invites all women to attend a chorus rehearsal on any Monday evening from 6:30-9:30 P.M. at Tomoka United Methodist Church in Ormond Beach.

The chorus sings Barbershop style and free group musical lessons are offered at rehearsals. For more details visit song ofthechorus.org or 386.673.4398.

Look At The Bible Cross a stand-up comic, a robust theological mind, a college professor, and a decent normal guy, and what do you get? Peter Enns! Peter will be sharing his thoughts about using the Bible as a wisdom book, not a rule book; where he discusses the Bible being ambiguous, ancient, and diverse at First United Ormond Beach for his presentation and book signing on Sat., Feb. 10 from 5–7 P.M. Tickets are $10 each and available online at www.firstunited.org or at the church office, First United Methodist Church, 336 S. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach.

For details, call 386.677.3581.

Support Groups Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strength, and hope. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees.Call 888.756.2930.

Alzheimer Support The A.C.E.S. (Alzheimer Caregiver Education & Support) offer caregivers support and practical care suggestions and tips for everyday living. The group meets the 2nd Saturday each month at Our Lady Of Lourdes, 201 University Blvd., Daytona Beach. For more information, call 386.214.3833.

Quit Smoking Join us for a free tools to Quit Smoking classes at Florida Hospital Flagler.

Free patches, lozenges, gum, quit plan, workbook, water bottle, stress ball, and more. Call 904.482.0189. for dates and times of classes and others classes in your area.

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Holy Cross

Antiques

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Smelling-Salt Bottle melling salts have been used to revive someone who is feeling faint or has lost consciousness since the days of the Romans.

It was not until the 18th century that smellingsalt holders became fashionable. Smelling salts (ammonium carbonate and water) release an ammonia gas that irritates the inside of the nose and causes rapid breathing. This means more oxygen is inhaled.

Ammonia was made from shaved deer horns in ancient times and often was called spirit of hartshorn. Victorians often used perfume with the smelling salts.

The smelling-salt holder was opened and waved near the nose of the troubled patient. Many of the bottles were curved.

Some were made of decorated metal and worn as part of a necklace. Some just looked like small saltshakers. A 25⁄8-inch marbleized glass shaker made of light blue and milk glass with a threaded cap sold for $293 at a Norman Heckler sale in Connecticut. It probably was made in Boston about 1850. *** Q: Our church owns an 1892 German Bible signed by Kaiser Wilhelm. It's been stored for many years in a safety deposit box.

It's now on unprotected display in our church. I believe it has some value and should be protected, if only for the his-

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No, it’s not a saltshaker—this is a smelling-salt bottle made in about 1850. It auctioned for $293. toric value of Kaiser personally giving it to the church. I would appreciate any information you can give me about the Bible.

A: Most old Bibles aren't worth a lot of money, but Kaiser Wilhelm's signature could make it very valuable. It would have to be seen by an expert to authenticate the signature. Wilhelm II (1859-1941) was Germany's last Kaiser. He reigned from 1881 to 1918, when he abdicated and left Germany.

If the church is going to display the Bible publicly, you may want to get an idea of its value for insurance purposes. If the book has a leather cover, it should not be displayed on a wood surface unless the surface is covered by acid-free paper. Wood is acidic and can damage leather. The pages should not be left open and exposed to light or they will discolor. Special archival display cases are available that allow the book to remain open, but they are very pricey.

If an autograph expert determines the book is not very valuable, it can be kept on display as long as it isn't exposed to light for long periods of time.

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Here We Go Again

by George Goldtrap

anuary is the month of new beginnings, the season of renewal, resolve, and new determination. Some of us will overrun our headlights and fail to meet our own expectations, but others will gage their pace reasonability and will carefully calculate the requirements for personal progress. Most of us will make a steady effort at this self improvement, as we have for many years, and will succeed, maybe not 100 percent, but to an acceptable degree.

If you are setting new goals, here’s a suggestion. Pick out just one or two things you want to accomplish. Don’t over fill your plate. Pick out something meaningful to you, something that will strengthen your life or make life better for those around you. In some cases you will see immediate results, in others, it will take awhile. Consider these simple ideas… offered with the sure knowledge that talk is easier than action.

Resolve to improve your health via whatever it takes; regular doctor checkup, better nutrition, better personal hygiene. If you smoke, quit. I won’t bore you with the ‘dangers of smoking’ speech. You already know that. If you don’t, you should not leave home by yourself. Quit smoking… if not for yourself, for your family, your grands, and your friends. If you won’t quit, please stand away from the rest of us.

Clean up your act. As a society we have gotten so careless with our public persona. On the streets, in restaurants and theaters, almost without limits some have decided they can use whatever language they please, no matter how offensive, no matter the surroundings, no matter what. Unfortunately, they have learned this from those around us; parents, athletes, and performers from every level of media; politicians of all statue; even classroom teachers, college professors, and from responsible leaders. Shame on us. Let’s leave the profanity and vulgarity in the beer halls and bars.

If you drink, don’t drive. If you text, don’t drive. Driving is a privilege, not a right. If you continue to use your car as a weapon we are going to take you off the road. Resolve to use your vehicle only while sober. Slow down, look both ways, turn down the radio, respect the rescue vehicles, and give room to the officers and workers by the side of the road.

Resolve to control and meet your obligations. The banking industry has bombarded us, particularly the young, with the temptation to overspend. When

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we do and can’t repay what we have borrowed, we sacrifice our dignity and insult our self respect. Some are even advocating that we just ‘walk away’ from our spending binges. As a nation, we are told, ‘just take the money from the rich.’ We used to call that stealing. Now they call it redistribution. Do your part.

Budget spending against income and live accordingly. Debt can be a killer.

Resolve to improve your community. Get involved with something you love. Civic clubs beg for membership. Youth leaders can always use help. The arts community thrives on volunteers. Volunteer at a hospital, senior service association, library, school, AA, Senior Softball, etc.

There is no shortage of organizations which you be of service.

Resolve to be courteous. Hold more doors; yield at the corners; wait while other speak; send thank you notes, apologize for your mistakes; be generous with compliments; be positive; be a friend.

Self improvement is a big job and cannot be done overnight, albeit some areas are easier and/or more important than others. You be the judge. When you succeed your friends and associates will notice and you will feel their approval.

Resolve that 2018 will be your best year so far. Good luck. I’m betting on you… (us)!

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Lonesome Traveler: The Concert Special to Seniors Today ome to The Peabody Saturday, January 20 at 7:30 P.M. and celebrate the story of an ever-changing America with Lonesome Traveler: The Concert—with special guest star and Folk Legend Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul And Mary.

This concert version of the acclaimed Off-Broadway musical tells the story of American folk from Woody Guthrie to Bob Dylan and beyond—including the music of Pete Seeger; Gordon Lightfoot; Peter, Paul, & Mary; Joni Mitchell; The Byrds; Donovan; Harry Chapin; James Taylor; and more, with a special tribute to Leonard Cohen.

An inspiring evening of great music that includes period costumes, multimedia projections, and lots of fun sing-a-longs, Charismatic young singers and multi-instrumentalists return us to a time when music brought us together—when it changed us.

This unforgettable concert event features romantic duets, patriotic songs, church hymns, union anthems, and songs of protest, taking us from the 1920s to the 1960s and beyond—from the front porches of Appalachia to the nightclubs of San Francisco and New York—from the festival stages of Newport to the sound stages of Los Angeles. Songs like: If I Had A Hammer, Puff The Magic Dragon, This Land Is Your Land, This Little Light Of

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Folk legend Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul, & Mary has enthusiastically endorsed the show and will be appearing in this production of the show as a special guest star.

An inspiring evening of great music, Lonesome Traveler: The Concert presents a revealing perspective of the roots forever embedded in our culture, bringing together audiences of all ages.

Tickets ($49, $39, $29 plus applicable charges) are on sale to the general public at at PeabodyDaytona.com 800.982.ARTS, or The Peabody box office.

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2. Cook onion in a small skillet sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray over medium heat until onion is tender, stirring often. In a large bowl, combine eggs, potatoes, bacon bits, Cheddar cheese, half and half, and black pepper. Add onion. Mix well to combine. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.

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Flashback Long Hair Mule??

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1. Who sang Don't Say Nothin' Bad (About My Baby)?

2. Who wrote and released Why Doesn't Somebody Get Him A Pepsi? and when?

3. Which song did Bob Dylan jokingly title A Long-Haired Mule And A Porcupine Here?

4. Who released the first version of Tainted Love?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: Lips as sweet as candy. Their taste stays on my mind. Girl, you keep me thirsty for another cup of wine.

Answers: 1. The Cookies, in 1963. The group went on to become the Raelettes and worked as backup singers for Ray Charles, Little Eva and Neil Sedaka.

2. Frank Zappa—more than once. The title of the 1975 song changed to The Torture Never Stops and appeared in various incarnations on his albums.

3. Rainy Day Women #12 & 35 on his 1966 album, Blonde On Blonde.

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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of January 15

Back Row: Dr Todd McCall • Dr Mark Gillespy • Dr James Bryan • Dr Richard Gaines Middle Row: Dr Jeff Martin • Dr Malcolm Gottlich • Dr Brian Hatten Front Row: Dr Albert Gillespy

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) It’s a good time for reunions with those very special people from your past. You could be pleasantly surprised by what comes to light.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The new year gets off to an encouraging start for the Bold Bovine who takes that demanding workplace challenge by the horns and steers it in the right direction.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The clever Gemini will be quick to spot the telltale signs of workplace changes that could open up new opportunities for the right person. (That’s you, isn’t it?)

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The Moon Child’s post-holiday letdown soon lifts as you begin to get back into your comfortable routine. Someone from your past extends a surprise bid to reconnect.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You’ve been the ultimate social Lion over the holidays. Now it’s time to relax and recharge your energy so you can be at your best when you pounce on that new project.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A relationship could be moving in a direction you might not want to follow. Step back for a better overview of the situation. You might be surprised at what you see.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Emotions rule at the start of the week, affecting your perception about a decision. Best advice: Avoid commitments until that good Libran sense kicks back in.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A longtime friendship could take a romantic turn early in the new year. While this pleases your passionate side, your logical self might want to go slow.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Someone might make a surprising disclosure about a trusted friend or workplace colleague. Stay cool and reserve judgment until you get more facts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You might think you’ve found what you’ve been looking for. Appearances can be deceiving. Don’t act on your discovery until you know more about it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You’re no doubt anxious for that confusing situation to be cleared up. Don’t press for a quick resolution or you might overlook some vital facts.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Now that your distractions are easing, you need to apply yourself to getting those unfinished tasks done so you can begin a new project with a clean slate.

This Is A Hammer Opening A Jar

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• Trying to open a stuck jar? Tap the sides of the lid on the counter or floor on all sides, and the jar will magically open. Try it!

• Every year, we host a winter party. To make the house more accessible, and to make guests more comfortable, we put little tags on the door to the bathroom and whichever room we are using to hold coats, etc. I close all the other doors, so when a guest walks down the hall, they can easily figure out what door leads where. No more confused people looking for the restroom.

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re-evaluate what items still have stickers on them.

• Soak cloudy glassware in hot vinegar for 15 minutes to clear them up.

Wash good crystal by hand only, never in a dishwasher.

• New use for an old, useless key: Keep one handy to use as a bootscrape. —I.G. in North Carolina • To keep beverages ice-cold for a dinner party, just save a 2-liter soda bottle or a rinsed half-gallons milk jug. Fill most of the way with water and freeze. At party time, nestle sodas, beers, or water bottles around these mega ice blocks to chill drinks.

• Invest in a meat thermometer. Food safety is important, but really, why guess when the technology is so easy and accurate?

• For fun-and-colorful cloth napkins, try using bandanas. They add a bright and fancy touch to your table setting.

• Want to beat clutter but need to start slowly? Try this trick: Put a date label (the peel-off kind) on seldomused items. Then if you use the item, remove the sticker. In a few months,

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Senior Service Line Internet Dangers

by Matilda Charles

raveling around the internet can be dangerous, even if you know what you're doing. One way to be safer is to understand website addresses, called URLs. A URL is the address of a webpage somewhere on the internet. It means Uniform Resource Locator, and it tells you the location of the webpage— except when it doesn't because it's a fake. All it takes is one single letter to be out of place to change a safe site to a dangerous one. The thieves are hoping you don't notice.

When you put your cursor over an address, link, or graphic in your e-mail (called a mouseover), the real address will show up. That's a good way to determine whether the e-mail or website might be a scam. For example, if the e-mail appears to be from someone you know, a different e-mail address might show up.

Don't click it!

Some of the common URL extensions (the letters at the end of the address) are: .com, .net, .edu, .gov, and .org. If you see any that say .ru, that's Russia. One ending in .cn is China.

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Unless you are certain of the e-mail sender, don't open it.

The beginning of a safe URL (say, a website where you do business) might have https—the S stands for a secure site. It's usually on websites that sell things and expect you to put in your credit-card number. The majority of these sites are safe—except when they are not.

If your local senior center, library, or recreation department offers internet safety classes, go! The more you know, the better the odds of staying safe as you cruise the internet. Here are some websites with good safety information: http://www.connectsafe ly.org/seniors/ and www.dhs.gov/cyber safety or do a search for these words: internet safety for seniors.

Pet Care Responsible Reptile Ownership

by Sam Mazzotta

Dear Paw's Corner: Why are some species of reptiles illegal to own in certain states, like New York?

—Darren in Fort Myers, Florida Dear Darren: Reptiles ranging from tiny turtles and lizards to iguanas and boa constrictors are popular pets and can be found in many homes. They are odorless, fairly quiet, and mostly keep to themselves in a contained environment.

However, as The New York Times reports, many states have concerns about how reptiles are obtained, housed, and transported before they come into a home as a pet. These methods can have a terrible impact on the environment as well as the welfare of the animal. A 2014 investigation into a major wholesaler found that 80 percent of the reptiles and amphibians in its care were sick, injured, or dead due to overcrowding, stress, and poor hygiene and nutrition, the Times reports. Capturing healthy reptiles in the wild can impact the local ecology, but the alternative, breeding

in captivity, can create increased susceptibility to disease.

Reptiles and amphibians also need a lot of attention and care to thrive in a captive environment, something many owners don't consider. Up to 75 percent of them die in their first year after being brought home. New York's reptile laws, like others, are meant to discourage bringing in pets that, if they escape, can damage the local ecology, and to comply with state health requirements.

If you decide to own an amphibian or reptile, do your part by first learning as much as you can about caring properly for the pet. Follow your state's laws about exotic pets, and source only from reputable dealers. Find a veterinarian who specializes in these pets and get a checkup as soon as you purchase one.

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Cold Weather Safty

by Barry KuKes s winter settles in across the state of Florida, Halifax Humane Society urges pet owners to think twice when letting pets outside for extended periods of time.

Temperatures below freezing along with wind chill can prove deadly for our domesticated pets.

The following are tips to keep your pets safe during the blistering cold winter months: Indoor pet tips: During severe weather, dogs should be let out only to relieve themselves. Cats should be kept indoors at all times.

Remove ice, salt, and caked mud from your pet's paws and coat immediately.

Before walks, put Vaseline or doggie shoes on your dogs' paws to protect them from sidewalk salt and chemicals; wipe the Vaseline off when back inside.

Make sure your pet’s bed is not on the floor in a cold or drafty area of your home.

Indoor dogs typically receive less exercise during cold weather and therefore may require fewer calories; feed smaller portions in order to avoid weight gain.

Outdoor pet tips: In severe weather, allow your pet to be in your house or garage.

Outdoor pets typically need more food in cold weather because they must burn more calories to keep warm.

Check for frostbite, especially on paws and ears.

Make sure your pet’s water is not frozen.

Keep an eye out for and clean up all antifreeze spills—one lick of the sweettasting fluid can be fatal to an animal.

Cats have been known to climb onto vehicle engines for warmth; knock on the hood of your car before starting the engine if you suspect your cat could be inside.

Watch for signs of hypothermia—weak pulse, dilated pupils, decreased heart rate, extreme shivering, pale, or blue mucous membranes, body temperature below 95 degrees, stupor, and unconsciousness. Consequences of extreme hypothermia may include neurological problems including coma, heart problems, and kidney failure.

If you have additional questions or concerns about how to care for your pet in subzero temperatures, please check with your veterinarian.

Even though Florida does not typically fall below freezing, there have been hard freeze warnings for Central Florida including the Daytona Beach area as of late.

Bring in your plants, pay attention to your pipes, and bring in your pets. Like Manatee’s that suffer in water below 60 degrees, domesticated dogs and cats suffer below 40 degrees. Bring them in the house or at least into the garage where they are out of the elements. A wet and raining day can chill a pet to the bone and they can become very ill. If the temperature is uncomfortable

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Strange But True Marriage By Ray Charles

by Samantha Weaver

• It was 17th-century French philosopher Rene Descartes who made the following sage observation: “If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.”

• Does the sight of a bald eagle inspire you with patriotism? If so, you can thank John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, who overruled Benjamin Franklin when deciding on the national bird. Had Franklin had his way, we'd be looking to find national pride in the somewhat more humble turkey.

• When you think of large tire manufacturers, the companies that immediately spring to mind are probably Goodyear and Michelin. You might be surprised to learn, then, that the world's largest manufacturer of tires is actually Danish toy company The Lego Group. It’s true; they produce more tires than any other manufac-

turer. (Just don't try to put them on your car.)

• The active ingredient in aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid, is derived from the bark of the willow tree.

• Those who study such things say that when buying beer at the grocery store, men tend to get six-packs, while women are more likely to stock up with 12-packs.

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• In 2010, a man in Canada heard a strange sound coming from a dumpster in his neighborhood. When he looked in, he was shocked to find a newborn baby. He rescued the infant, of course, and took it to the authorities. It was only later that he found out that he was the baby's father. *** Thought For The day: “Marriage is like college; as great as it is, it ain't for everybody.”

—Ray Charles

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Curious Life Of Marci Bell—11 rank lay on the bed perfectly still as Cora Mae continued to wipe his forehead with a damp cloth.

Any attempt to move by Frank would be followed by a serious of loud grunts and cries of pain.

The Dalton house was eerily quiet with the only sounds being that of Frank when he attempted to move.

Marci and Isaiah had moved to the front porch and were sitting in the swing talking when Dr. Wilhoit returned.

He spoke to Marci and Isaiah when he walked by, but was intent on going straight to Frank.

He closed the door to the bedroom and went to Frank’s side.

Dr. Wilhoit had been a close family friend for many years with Frank and Cora Mae and had been there when their children were born and sadly as well when they lost the girls.

He checked Frank over again and was pleased that there had been no more swelling in his lower back.

“This is going to take a long time to heal,” He told them.

He explained that Frank would be bedridden for at least a month and he could not go back to work for two months and then only very light duty.

“You are very lucky that the fall did not break your back and leave you paralyzed,” Dr. Wilhoit said to Frank.

Frank nodded that he understood which caused him to wince in pain and let out a sharp groan.

Cora Mae and Dr. Wilhoit stood outside of the bedroom door and talked.

“He will never be able to do anything close to what he has done in the past. For the most part his working days are over,” he told her about Frank’s prognosis.

Cora Mae just stood and looked at Dr. Wilhoit and could not stop the tears from trickling down her check.

“You do understand what I mean, his recovery could take a year, maybe two years,” he said to Cora Mae. “I hope Isaiah is up to the task of running this farm, because that is what will need to happen immediately,” Dr. Wilhoit said, watching for a reaction from Cora Mae. Cora Mae could not speak and gave him a gesture that she understood.

“I’ll be back in the morning and check on Frank. In the meantime keep him as comfortable as you can and give him the pain medicine I left you earlier,” he told her.

Isaiah and Marci had heard the part of the conversation about Frank not being able to work anymore and how long it would take for him to recover.

“What will we do?” Marci asked Isaiah.

“I don’t really know what to do,” Isaiah responded back to her.

Cora Mae saw the two and asked them to come inside.

She led them to the dining table and asked them to sit down.

“We’ve got to make some very adult decisions about the future and it will change your marriage plans,” she said very matterof-factly.

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Winding Roads …by Byron Spires

A silence fell across the room as the three sat at the table while what Cora Mae had said.

“Momma,” Isaiah said breaking the silence, “I love Marci with all of my heart and we want to be married.”

“That’s right,” Marci added.

“Things have changed dramatically today and the house ya’ll will be living in is not completed and this farm has to go on,” Cora Mae said with desperation in her voice.

“We don’t need a fancy wedding, just get the preacher over here and let’s make it a simple wedding,” Isaiah told his mother.

Marci sat listening to the conversation and blurted out,” I love Isaiah and I don’t care if we have a big wedding I want to spend the rest of my life with him no matter how we get married.”

Cora Mae knew they were right she had seen how they had fallen in love and knew it would be wrong to keep them apart.

She agreed they should be together; her conflict was how to keep the farm running and the money coming in while Frank was down and unable to work.

“Let’s call the wedding off and that will give us some time to work all of this out,” Cora Mae said looking for a reaction from Isaiah and Marci.

They both responded at the same time and told Cora Mae that they would run off and get married, before they would call off the wedding.

Cora Mae had gotten her answer, from their reaction.

“Ok, let’s sleep on it tonight and we’ll decide tomorrow how we will move forward with this. I need to be with your father now,” she said as she headed to the bedroom.

Marci and Isaiah walked back out onto the front porch and sat in the swing.

They sat there holding hands, not saying anything for a few minutes watching as the sun started setting over the corn field in front of the house.

Finally, Isaiah spoke.“I don’t see why I can’t run this farm, I’ve been working on it all my life and I’m 19 years-old and a full grown man,” he said as he squeezed Marci hand.

“I know you can do it and I can help,” Marci said as she leaned up and kissed Isaiah on the cheek.

“I believe we can do it too,” Isaiah said as he kissed Marci’s forehead.

“I’ll finish fixing supper, Cora Mae was almost finished when your father fell,” Marci said as she rose from the swing.

Isaiah reached out and grabbed her hand as she stood, “I’ll go with you and help,” he whispered to her.

To be continued...

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Veteran’s Post Education Benefits Stolen f the five most recent scams listed on the website of the Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General, three of them involve money stolen from veterans education benefits... lots of money.

The first file described a welding school that wasn't. A veteran would enroll in the school using his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. He received benefits and had his tuition paid. There was no school, however. There was no instruction; there was no hands-on learning.

The owner of the alleged school paid the veteran to encourage 20 more veterans to sign up at the fake school, all of them getting benefits, putting more tuition money into the hands of the school.

In the second case, a school provided online courses approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs, except that what was provided to veterans was unapproved online courses administered by others. One of the guilty parties was a former associate dean of a genuine school. The sub-contracted school wasn't an approved company with approved courses, and it wasn't eligible to receive

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GI Bill benefits. The hiring school grabbed over $24 million in tuition benefits based on signing up thousands of veterans.

In the third file, a woman stole $2.8 million from a program that alleged to help older veterans get jobs via computer training. The money came from Veteran's Retraining Assistance Program and was designed to help unemployed veterans between 35 and 60. The woman logged on to the system over 100 times, pretending to be veterans who were enrolled in the $4,000 course. The VA paid the veterans benefits, out of which they had to pay the woman's $750 per month fee to continue logging them in.

To those who think they can steal education benefits and get away with it: You're going to get caught, and you're going to jail.

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The Benefits Of A Sound Choice Special to Seniors Today ouch. Taste. Smell. Sight.

Sound. All are important.

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Nationally Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences, Pruitt believes that one size does not fit all. “Different people need different technology,” she adds as she can better fit patients with an array of choices.

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To Your Good Health One Size Fits All Diet?

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In addition to performing skin biopsies, liquid nitrogen treatments, and excisions on our mobile unit we now offer a method of superficial radiation therapy for the treatment of skin cancer. Depending on the patient and type of cancer, superficial radiation is often times superior to surgery in many ways. It is painless, has less side effects and often times is more cosmetically appealing than surgery.

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Dear Dr. Roach: Most health professionals agree that one should follow a healthy diet, yet no one ever says exactly what that is. I have low thyroid, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Some of my meds cause chronic constipation.

I and hundreds of others would be most appreciative if you could print a structured diet to follow for a week or two, and then we could repeat it.

—F.G. Answer: This is a question I get often, but I have been reluctant to answer it.

I certainly could print a diet that I think is healthy, but depending on your medical conditions, it might not be precisely right for you. You have diabetes, so avoiding sweets is particularly important, and since you have high blood pressure, it's more important for you than it is for others to keep your sodium intake low.

However, the most important reason I can't publish a healthy diet that would work for everybody is that food choices are intensely personal and relate to your upbringing and locale. With my own patients, I don't try to give them a diet they should change to, but instead get a careful diet history and work with them to try to make their diet healthier.

For most people, that means reducing red meat and choosing other good protein sources, like legumes, fish, nuts, or tofu. It usually means increasing vegetables and fruits, reducing sugars, and substituting whole grains for processed ones. It often means removing unhealthy snacks and sugary drinks entirely.

What it emphatically does NOT mean is taking the joy out of eating. If I have a patient who really, really enjoys a lessthan-healthy dish, I recommend that the patient eat it, without guilt, but infrequently, so that it becomes a special indulgence. For most people, it's easy to make some changes in the diet in order to feel better, get healthier, and maybe live longer. *** Dear Dr. Roach: My daughter recently was operated on for a large tumor in her head. They called it a paranasal sinus cancer, and said that it is very rare, with only a few other known cases. Can you help me know what caused this —F.W. Answer: Paranasal sinus cancers are very rare. They usually have no symptoms until they get large enough to invade other structures, and so can be very

advanced when diagnosed. They often present as pain in the teeth or face, bleeding, or persistent nasal obstruction. They also can press up against the eye, causing double or blurry vision.

Treatment depends on the type of tumor cell, but it usually involves surgery and may include both radiation and chemotherapy.

As far as what caused it, there is no way for me to tell for your daughter.

However, factors that increase risk for paranasal cancers include air pollution, tobacco smoke, and occupational exposures, especially for leather, textile, and wood workers. Human papillomavirus may be the cause in some people.

The prognosis also depends on the cell type. With rare cancers, it is very hard to make a general statement. I hope she has a good outcome.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cor nell.edu To view and order health pamphlets, visit www.rbmamall.com

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January 12, 2018—Seniors Today—Page17 Stars Of The 1960s At The Peabody Special to Seniors Today ome of the biggest rock and roll hits of the sixties with reverberate within the Peabody Auditorium on February 2nd and singing them, you’ll find the original artists who recorded them. “There’s something about the music of the 1960s that can transport you instantly,” says producer Joe Mirrione who has been presenting similar shows at the Peabody for the last four years. “It’s a trip down memory lane for teenagers of the era and a chance to escape to a simpler time.”

Jay & the Americans top the list, back by popular demand after wowing the crowd here in 2015. The group, which features three original members, sings all their hits while weaving together an entertaining mix of music and stories about the people, places, and things that propelled their career. Hits include Cara Mia, This Magic Moment, Only In America, Some Enchanted Evening, and Come A Little Bit Closer which just hit the charts again as part of the soundtrack to Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2.

The Brooklyn Bridge will make their Peabody debut, singing their national smashes Worst That Could Happen, Welcome Me Love (and more), and Gary U.S. Bonds will return to the area for the first time in years.

Bonds hit the rock and roll scene with A Quarter To Three, New Orleans and School Is Out but gained even more notoriety over the second half of his career when Bruce Springsteen decided to co-produce his come

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back album in 1981. The boss wrote for him This Little Girl and even sang a duet on another album cut.

Also appearing on the 2nd will be The Classics IV (Traces, Stormy, Spooky) and The Happenings’ original lead singer Bob Miranda (See You In September, Go Away, Little Girl, I Got Rhythm.)

This Sixties Spectacular, presented by Praia Entertainment Group, comes to the Peabody Auditorium (600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32118) on Friday, February 2 at 7:30 P.M. Tickets are reasonably priced—starting at $39 and with the best seats in the house costing only $59. Many of the artists will be available to meet and greet fans and sign autographs in the lobby after the show. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Peabody box office, online by visiting www.PopRock Concerts.com or by phone by calling 386.671.3460.

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Businesses That Support The Seniors Of Our Community

The following is a list of professionals who share the ST PALs commitment. Please be sure to consider their businesses when you have the need for their services:

Katie Bauwens-McDonald Deborah Brown Kathy Bennett Rose Traub Judy Yost Lisa Bradley Lorraine Takx Todd Register Diane Goyette Jennifer Harris Ellen Brody-Palm Christina Rodriguez Brittany Gloersen Ida Austin John Long Luz Meleñdez Tammy Horn Kim Rink Pam Aaron Leslie Farley Tracey Thomas Rose Traub Tom Mondloch Betty Wiley Kat Rohr Frank Hughes Tammy Gruman Marjorie Marcus Christal Thayer Jennifer Coto

Amedisys Home Health Care Apex Companion Care Assisted Living Made Simple Assisted Living Made Simple Bishop’s Glen Bishop’s Glen Brookdale Ormond Beach Brookdale Ormond Beach West Brooks AmeriCare Community Senior Advisors Community Senior Advisors DeBary Manor Health & Rehab Gloersen Law, PL Gold Choice Assisted Living Halifax Health Halifax Health Hospice Of Volusia / Flagler Haven Hospice Home Instead Senior Care Home Instead Senior Care Longwood Health & Rehabilitation Center Longwood Health & Rehabilitation Center Nurse On Call Oasis Senior Advisors Parkside Health & Rehab Center Parkside Health & Rehab Center Sandcastle Homecare Sandcastle Homecare Senior Helpers The Sarah House ALF Vitas

386.262.6843 386.689.4869 386.847.2322 386.847.2322 386.226.9316 386.226.9173 386.523.4394 386.672.8800 386.281.7105 410.320.3124 386.319.0606 386.624.2016 386.740.0440 386.307.5605 386.383.4177 386.872.1724 386.337.2701 386.255.0645 386.255.0645 407.339.9200 407.339.9200 386.846.3429 386.275.2503 386.624.2046 386.853.0906 407.339.9200 386.366.2582 386.569.7689 386.898.3351 386.823.2513

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ST PALs (Seniors Today Professional Advertising League) is a networking group organized by Seniors Today newspaper and made up of professional people in our community that all have businesses that serve our seniors. The group was the first of its kind in this area, was formed over 15 years ago, and is the longest running networking group dedicated to seniors in the Volusia /Flagler area. ST PALS prides itself on constantly networking to improve senior resources, enrich senior lives, and provide quality services and care for our seniors. ST PALS is committed to meeting the needs of seniors in our community. For more information on this group, please call 386-677-7060.

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