July 27, 2018 Issue of Seniors Today

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Colors are so significant to us and the world we live in. Imagine if you looked up at the sky each day and didn’t see special arrays of white clouds with pink hues on a bed of blue. Like life, that image is ever changing and rearranging but the colors remain.

Red: The color red is commonly associated with danger, sacrifice, passion, fire, beauty, love, anger, socialism and communism, and in China and many other cultures, with happiness.”

Red was the color for the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917 and the Chinese Revolution of 1949. Later, it was the color of the Cultural Revolution. Red was also the color for Communist Parties from Eastern Europe to Cuba and Vietnam.

In the early 20th century, the German chemical industry invented two new synthetic red pigments; cadmium red, the color of natural vermilion, and mars red, a synthetic red ochre, the color of the very first natural red pigment.

White: White is the color of snow, cumulus clouds, sandy beaches, and milk.

It is the color of light that contains all of the wavelengths of vision without absorption.

We know white as an emblem of purity.

It is also a clean canvas that has not yet been touched by the paint brush. White light is what many claim to see when they come close to the end of life… a symbol of a pure life to come.

Blue: Blue became the color that denotes depression, The word blues is short for blue devils, a phrase used often at the turn of the century to describe sadness.

The Blues is one of the oldest styles of music, coming from folk music. The term blues is used for notes frequently used in music called the blue notes. Blue notes are played at a pitch lower than the major scale and are always used to give a song a haunting, melancholy tone.

Blue Skies and Blue Christmas are beautiful songs that fit the description but somehow bring a consoling feeling of happiness in the middle of the ‘blues.’

Yellow: Yellow is the color used to describe poorly researched and boldly presented news. The phrase yellow journalism was first used in the late 1900s for unsubstantiated news and eye-catching headlines designed to create readership.

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The phrase likely began when, in addition to their dramatic news stories, Pulitzer added a cartoon called The Yellow Kid. Green: We think of green as coming from an Irish street ballad The Wearing Of The Green, in reference to the repression of supporters of the Irish Rebellion of 1798. It is noted that the shamrock was worn in place of green clothing to avoid reprisal.

Some say that after America's revolution, the Irish thought it was time for their expression of independence and made the wearing of the green synonymous with Saint Patrick’s day. Saint Patrick was said to explain how there are three manifestations of one God, (The holy trinity) to the Irish. He saw a shamrock growing nearby and picked it out of the ground.

Many stories accompany the green color and are often interpreted by Americans simply as the wearing of green clothes on Saint Patrick’s day.

Black: For the life of me, I couldn’t understand why the day after Thanksgiving became known as Black Friday so I checked it out and learned that it was originally called Black Friday because so many people went out to shop that it caused traffic accidents and sometimes even violence.

First recorded in 1966 by Earl Apfelbaum, a dealer in rare stamps, he said Black Friday is the name which the Philadelphia Police Department has given to the Friday following Thanksgiving Day. Not a term of endearment to them. Black Friday officially opens the Christmas shopping season and usually brings massive traffic jams and over-crowded sidewalks as stores are mobbed from opening to closing. The Police Department coined the phrase to describe the mayhem surrounding the congestion of pedestrian and auto traffic in the Center City.

Retailers wanted to make the name Black Friday mean something positive because the day after Thanksgiving is always very profitable to them. To compensate, they decided to follow the old adage, “If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.” They used the name to reflect their success.

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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What’s Happening Around Town…

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Osteoporosis

Come join Odyssey Travel for the Group Travel Expo on Sat., Aug. 11 at 10 A.M. at the Palm Coast Community Center and Sat., Aug. 18, 10 A.M. at Daytona Beach Shore New Community Center. Hear all about the Groups Travel Club with Cruises, Day Trips, and Motor Coach Tours. Reservations required. To RSVP or receive a flyer, call 386.235.3443 or visit our website: jointhefun.us

Join Love Whole Foods, 275 Williamson Blvd., Ormond Beach for a free lecture by Dr. Richard Passwater, PHD titled Osteoporosis: Make Flexible Bones Not Chalk on Monday, Aug. 6 at 7 P.M. Free book for the first 30 people attending plus door prizes and raffles too! For more details, call 386.677.5236.

Crochet Society The Ormond Beach Knit and Crochet Society shares some love that starts with a skein of yarn or a piece of material.

After completion the items are donated to various organizations such as: Disabled Veterans, Ormond Beach Police Community Outreach For Displaced Children, Council Of Aging RespiteCare, Project Warm in Bunnell, Family Renew, Meals On Wheels, Alliance Homeless Group, Pregnancy Crisis Center, and the Neonatal Unit at Florida Hospital. Blankets, vests, sweaters, sleeping mats, and many other items have all been made and donated. To donate yarn or crochet with the group, stop in at the Ormond Beach Senior Center, 351 Andrews St. any Wednesday starting at 10 A.M.

Free Computer Classes Adults can improve their computer skills with free classes at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway. August’s programs include the following: • Computer Basics: 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, Aug. 1 • Android Basics: 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, Aug. 7 • Intermediate Computer skills: 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, Aug. 8 • Tutor.com: 10:30 A.M., Thursday, Aug. 9 • iPad Basics: 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, Aug. 14 • Internet Basics: 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, Aug. 15 • G-mail Basics: 10:30 A.M., Thursday, Aug. 16 • E-books And More: 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, Aug. 21 • Microsoft Word: 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, Aug. 22 • Axis360 and Audiobooks: 10:30 A.M., Thursday, Aug. 23 Registration required; seating is limited. Register online at volusialibrary.org or call 386.424.2910, option 4.

Caregiver’s Days 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 Thurs., Aug. 16; Sat., Sept. 15; and Thurs., Oct. 18 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. Call Mary Beth at 386.852.0060.

Big Band Music Enjoy music from the big band era during a free concert from 2 to 3 P.M., Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Port Orange Library, 1005 City Center Circle. The Sound plays tunes from The Great American Songbook, a compilation of popular songs and jazz standards from the early 20th century. Reservations are not required. For more information, call the library at 386.322.5152, option 4.

Cut The Rug If you’ve been wanting to get out on the dance floor but don’t have a partner, here’s your big chance. Eddra Way will lead a free line-dancing class at 10 A.M., Saturday, Aug. 11 at the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island, 105 E. Magnolia Ave. Learn new moves and practice old ones. Experience is not required. Registration is requested. Call the library 386.257.6036 or register online at www.volusialibrary.org

FLOW In NSB Employees from Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW) will staff a table in the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library’s auditorium, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway, from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M., Friday, Aug. 10. Drivers can renew or reinstate their license, change an out-of-state license to a Florida license, obtain an ID card, and purchase a duplicate license for a lost or stolen license. They also can purchase vehicle registration renewals and replacements, make address and name changes, register emergency contact information, and obtain or renew disabled parking placards. Appointments are not required. For additional information, visit gathergoget.com to see what you need to bring with you.

Retirement Workshops Come find out how retirement can works on August 7 at 6 P.M.; or August 8 at 10 A.M. at Great American Senior Benefits, 1930 West Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Seating fills fast! RSVP to 386.671.9150 or paulettereedasb@ gmail.com and leave name and date you wish to attend.

Bingo Join Florida Tops 313 New Smyrna Beach for the original White Elephant Bingo on Sat., Aug. 25 from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. with lunch served at noon at Via Hall, 126 E. Halifax Street, Oak Hill.

Just $7 for lunch and 1 bingo card. Additional cards may be purchased for $1 each. Raffle prizes, 50/50 drawing, door prizes, and lots of fun. Funs raised will go toward attending the convention this year in Punta Gorda.

Art Therapy Express yourself through art therapy at 1 P.M., Saturday, Aug. 11 at the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island, 105 E. Magnolia Ave. Christine LaPila of the Xpress Yourself art program will help participants create a stress ball. Supplies will be provided. The free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Daytona Beach Regional Library.

Registration is requested. Call the library 386.257.6036 or register online at www. volusialibrary.org

Suppor t Groups Food Addicts Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a FREE 12-step recovery program for food obsession, overeating, or bulimia. There are 7 meetings in the Volusia County area Mon. through Sat. Call 386.256.7489 for details or go to www.foodaddicts.org 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.

Quit Smoking Join us for a free Tools To Quit class in many Volusia county areas. Free patches, lozenges, gum, quit plan, workbook, water bottle, stress ball, and more! Call Northeast Florida AHEC at 904.482.0189 to register and learn about more classes near you.

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The Basics Of A Will Vs. Trust Last Will and Testament sets forth how and to whom you would like your assets distributed.

The Personal Representative nominated by you in your will is the person to carry out those wishes. (In many jurisdictions, the Personal Representative is referred to as an “Executor”). Your Last Will and Testament is presented to the Court and your Personal Representative must obtain Court authorization to distribute those assets you hold in your name alone, that do not have designated beneficiaries, in accordance therewith. This procedure is referred to as “Probate.” Your Will does not control the distribution of certain assets. It is imperative that the original of your Last Will and Testament be retained in a safe place and that your nominated Personal Representative knows the location of the original.

A revocable trust is called “revocable” because one can change or cancel it at any time. It is called “living” because it is created and funded while the grantor is alive. This is different from a testamentary trust, which is contained in a will and created when the will is probated. Gen-

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erally the major purpose of the basic living trust is to avoid probate.

Another benefit of a trust is that it is private. The grantor and the trustee have a copy. Probate, on the other hand, results in a public court file. In Florida, the inventory in an estate is sealed from public view, but one can gather information from the public documents. If somebody desires to contest an estate, it is much easier to learn about the estate if it is probated than if it is administered through a trust.

If you have questions regarding a will vs. trust, and which is best for you, please contact our office.

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

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Keep On Keeping On!

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by George Goldtrap

inston Churchill is credited with saying “Never, never, never, ever, give up” or something close to those words. If you know his life or have seen the recent movie telling the story of his life, you know he lived by that philosophy.

Churchill’s country, with back to the wall, joined forces with the US and other allies, to beat Hitler’s minions in WWII and save the western way of living in Europe. The ‘never ever give up” creed is tried and true.

A most recent guidepost along the way is the Thailand soccer club whose lives hung by a thread deep inside a water-filled cave. They didn’t give up, their parents didn’t give up, their rescuers didn’t give up, the world didn’t give up, even at the cost of a rescuer’s life. That is the very definition of courage.

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Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap

endless… but they are recorded and all of them historic.

December 2016, I was smacked down by a deep brain bleed, a stroke. It came out of the blue, to an otherwise healthy 79 year old. For several hours and partial days, I didn‘t know who I was or what was in my future, but I was medically serviced by teams who had no thought of giving up and most importantly I had a loving wife and family who didn’t know the meaning of give up.

Recently, I learned of a very good friend who was discovered to be harboring a brain tumor. It felt like a family member was being threatened. This friend is maybe the most inventive fellow

Keep On

Keepin’On Who can forget the moon trip of an Apollo space ship which sustained life threatening damage mid-route to its destination. It was guided by a courageous and knowledgeable flight crew and a brave and unfailing team of explorers back on earth. They plowed on, did a slingshot maneuver around the moon, and jerry-rigged a plethora of tricks to successfully complete their impossible trip. ‘It can be done,’ if you think positive and never, never, never, ever give up.

How many World Series have been won in the 9th inning of last game?

How many Super Bowls won by a last minute Hail Mary pass caught by a human leapfrog who managed to get but inches above the opposing hand?

How many lives saved by a surgeon whose credo was simply, “let’s try one more thing?” The winning numbers are

I know. He’s not the kind to give up. I’ve talked to him and learned he is making the necessary life adjustments and looking ahead to surgery next month. With the support of family and a good medical team, he will prevail and likely return to work in his successful field. He is highly unlikely to ever give up.

What makes these examples of courage so inspirational? Attitude! The motivational speaker and author, Zig Ziglar, is famous for saying, “Your altitude depends on your attitude.” Over and over again, Zig’s philosophy has been proven 100 percent correct. Positive thinking wins the day and the examples are innumberable.

So my message is simple, Keep on Keeping on. Don’t quit. Never, ever, ever give up. As baseball legend, Satchel Paige cautioned: ‘Never look back, something might be gaining on you.’

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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.

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hat would you do if you were suddenly faced with a caregiving challenge? A number of us are finding ourselves in this situation, including me.

Helping a friend or loved one navigate life and health care can be complicated and frustrating.

Over the last several months, I have been meeting with caregivers and listening as they share their heartfelt stories of what it means to be a caregiver to them.

By sharing these stories, I will hopefully provide encouragement and foster understanding for those providing care for their loved ones. In addition, here are some words of wisdom from the people I spoke with: • Talk about the tough stuff before the going gets tough. Nobody likes to think about the possibility that they might someday need to rely on a loved one to communicate their wishes and make decisions. So ask the difficult questions before it’s an issue.

Do you have a living will? Who will have the power of attorney? Having these issues sorted out can reduce confusion during stressful situations.

• Put it in writing. In my personal experience, having my mother’s health care directive gave me a sense of loving clarity and I knew the decisions she would want to make. I had her directive and power of attorney with me at all times, even for routine doctor appointments.

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• Find support. Caregiving can start out with small tasks, building over time, or it can happen overnight. It’s important to know you aren’t alone.

Many of the people I interviewed

in this series found support groups or counseling to be a great help.

• Get help. Quite often, siblings will split caregiving tasks among themselves. For example, a sibling who lives out of town might feel most useful managing finances while another who lives closer can help run errands. There are other community resources, too, including the Senior LinkAge Line 800.333.2433.

Diana Pierce is a multimedia journalist. She was an anchor for KARE-11 from 1983-2016. In 2018, she launched “What’s Next? With Diana Pierce,” an online show that helps baby boomers discover new ideas for pursuing their passions and dreams as they approach their “what’s next.”

GROUP TRAVEL EXPO Saturday, August 11, 2018 • 10 A.M. • Presentation Palm Coast Community Center

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Day Trips • Biloxi • New Orleans • Key West • Oktoberfest-Helen, GA The Biltmore Christmas • Ireland • Australia & New Zealand and more!

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Welcome Back Dr. Biosil!

by Mitch Booth

ack in October, I wrote an article, Two Smiths Go To Washington, where I correctly predicted that when ex-CEO of Equifax, Richard Smith, testified before Congress, nothing would happen. He allowed this company to be hacked and the private information of 143 million American’s is now on the dark internet. He simply apologized and now he is living in the same gated community, probably in Florida, with Papa John. Congress has done nothing more to protect your private information and another white collar executive gets a golden parachute. In the same article, I referenced the ongoing work by another Smith. Jeffery Smith, who has written the must read book, Truth In Science Under Attack and The Magnetic Field Of Money.

There is no better example of science and the magnetic field of money than the paid for science that has protected Monsanto from the truth about glyphosate, the key ingredient in Monsanto’s RoundUp herbicide. Jeffery Smith has championed the victims of glyphosate induced cancers since the late nineties. For decades, government agencies have given the number one herbicide used in US agriculture a free pass on safety. They will now be held responsible for the outcome of four hundred civil damage cases that have finally made it to the courts. These trials will establish what Jeffery Smith describes as the three kinds of science: good science, mediocre science, and bought and paid for science. It all comes down to one word: integrity. Embrace it and there is only one kind of science: Mr. Smith’s book encourages us all to follow the money, do our own homework, and look behind the curtain.

Love Whole Foods has been endeavoring to do just that with our continuing community education programs for nearly three decades. These programs have been so popular we needed a larger space. We have just remodeled our front porch at the Ormond Store with air conditioning and increased seating.

Returning to Ormond Beach from Belgium, Dr. Richard Passwater, PhD will be giving our second formal presentation in the new atrium. Dr. Passwater is the head bio-chemist for the Belgian company Bio-Minerals N.V. This company produces the EUs #1 selling nutraceutical, BioSil, for hair, skin, and nail restoration.

The product is so effective that Christie Brinkley sings the praises of BioSil in her book Timeless Beauty (a 3 year N.Y. Times best seller). Want to follow the money of celebrity endorsements? You won’t find that here. She states in her

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book that she has no monetary relationship with Natural Factors (North American distributor of BioSil) or with Bio-Minerals.

So what makes this product so remarkable? BioSil is a patented matrix of silica chelated with choline stabilized orthosilicic acid. As Dr. Passwater explains, silica is the building block of collagen. Tough fibrous collagen not only holds our body together, but it plays a vital role in slowing down the skin’s aging process. More importantly, collagen plays a vital role in preventing the following aging problems: osteoporosis, joint deterioration, hardening of arterial walls, and gum disease, as well as preventing brittle hair, skin, and nails.

Dr. Passwater will be presenting the newest research on BioSil’s impact on cognitive decline. When we are young, silica levels in our body are high, our skin is supple and glowing, our joints and bones elastic-flexible. As we age, silica levels decline and without significant restoration, the signs of aging ensue. So why don’t we just eat sand? Simple answer: we can’t digest it. Natural Factors, by utilizing Dr. Passwater’s research, has chelated orthomolecular silica with a choline molecule to solve the absorption issue. The result, as Dr. Passwater so aptly states, “BioSil doesn’t have side effects it simply has major side benefits.” Want science integrity? BioSil is the only product that puts the clinical data on the box! A recent report by the Cleveland Clinic documents 300,000 Americans, men and women over the age of 65, suffered a life changing hip fracture in 2017. The cost to our healthcare system: 20 billion dollars! The solution: fight the onset of the deterioration. Invest in your bone superstructure by making “flexible” bone. What about the drug therapy?

Look behind the curtain: the true test is what happens when there’s a slip and fall.

Does the bone bend or fracture?

So flex some joints on your way over to the Ormond store on Monday, August 6, 7 P.M. Dr. Passwater will only be there one night. Please call to reserve a seat.

He packed the house in November.

Need more incentives? There will be products raffled including the 100 page book Collagen: Myths and Misconceptions. Remember that all of the products

by Natural Factors will be on sale at 20 percent off for the entire month of August (not just one day). All of the BioSil related products will be on sale at 25 percent for those who attend the program. That should inspire you to walk, skip, and jump at this opportunity to join Dr. Passwater. Hope to see you there.

Mitch Booth is the owner of Love Whole Foods in Ormond Beach and Port Orange—the area’s largest organic and gluten free food stores.

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I.V. Chelation Therapy An alternative treatment.

Now available in Ormond Beach.

Atherosclerosis Coronary Artery Disease Cerebral Vascular Disease For further information stop by, or call:

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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of July 30 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your persistence pays off as the information you demanded starts to come through.

The pace is slow at first, but it begins to speed up as the week ends.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) An unwelcome bit of news jolts the Bovine, who would prefer that things proceed smoothly. It's at most a momentary setback. A Leo brings welcome tidings.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You need to pay close attention to the details before making a commitment. Don't accept anything that seems questionable, unless you get an answers.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Congratulations on getting that project up and running. As exciting as it is, don't let it carry you away. Make sure you set aside time to spend with family.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Be sure you are part of the discussion involving your suggestions. Your presence ensures that you can defend your work, if necessary.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A misunderstanding needs to be dealt with, or it can grow and cause more problems later on. Be the bigger person and take the first step to clear the air.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Set some strict guidelines for yourself so your heavier-than-usual work schedule does not overwhelm the time you need to spend relaxing with loved ones.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You might feel uncomfortable being among people you hardly know. Remember that today's strangers can become tomorrow's valuable contacts.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Reward yourself for all that you've accomplished despite some annoying situations that got in your way. Enjoy a well-earned getaway .

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Realizing that someone else is taking credit for what you did is bound to get anyone's goat, but especially yours.

Be patient. The truth soon comes out.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Forget about opposites attracting. What you need is to find someone who thinks like you and will support your ideas, even if others say they're too radical.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Workplace problems can affect your financial plans. Be prudent and avoid running up bills or making commitments until things begin to ease up.

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

Sound. All are important.

However, one might emphasize the ability to hear distinct sounds like a child’s laughter or a familiar song. When loss of hearing is noticed, people are face with tough decisions such as where to go, who to see, and how to move forward with a quality of life.

Since 2004, Florida State Hearing Aids has provided more affordable solutions with a wider variety of hearing aids. This has been the long-

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standing vision of owner and Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist, Julie Pruitt. Along with her friend and Patient Care Coordinator, Samantha Carpenter, Pruitt felt that “pricing was too high” at other companies where patients have limited options.

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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Florida State Hearing Aids owner, Julie Pruitt (right) and Patient Care Coordinator, Samantha Carpenter pictured in front of the Daytona Beach office at the corner of ISB and Bill France Blvd.— acrosss from the Speedway. better sound and offer exceptional hearing aids are offered for GEHA, nationwide service. Pruitt can com- APWU, Federal Employees, Empire fortably fit each patient with the Plan, Epic, and local insurances. Vetlatest technology from these indus- erans are also treated like family and zero-interest financing is available. try-leading companies.

For more information on the ben“Everyone should have personalized care with one-on-one service efits and sound choice with Florida and be treated like family,” Pruitt ad- State Hearing Aids, call 386.226.0007 mits. That is why free or discounted or visit floridastatehearing.com

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just-released report paints a grim picture about the number of seniors age 60 and older who don't get enough to eat. The State Of Senior Hunger In America shows that while those numbers have decreased slightly, they're still above the rate from 2007.

Here's a sad statistic: Two-thirds of seniors who don't get enough to eat have incomes above the poverty line. Because of that, they don't qualify for nutrition programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).

Another hard fact: Twice as many seniors now don't get enough food to remain healthy as compared to those in 2001.

What can you do to help yourself get enough nutritious food? Start with your doctor's office. Ask about food banks in your area, or churches that provide meals.

Call the Agency on Aging in your state.

Call the Commodity Supplemental Food Program at 800.432.7812 and see if you're eligible. Find out about free meals at the senior center or groups that give out weekly food donations.

To help others, pay attention to food drives in your area. Add a few cans or boxes to your weekly shopping cart in advance of those events, and then make a dona-

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tion. If your church has a help table in the lobby where food and household goods can be left for those in need, make your donation there. If you have a home vegetable garden, share your produce with the food bank.

Plan ahead: Do your research now. Know where to find nutritious food should your situation change.

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July 27, 2018—Seniors Today—Page13 Dolly’s Dream Adoption Program Now At Halifax Humane Society Special to Seniors Today he Halifax Humane Society is extremely excited to announce their new partnership with the Dolly’s Dream Adoption Program. The focus of this program is to help bully breed dogs meet their perfect, forever families by giving them a special spotlight and raising awareness of these amazing breeds that are frequently overlooked by potential adopters. How exactly does Dolly’s Dream change the game for these homeless dogs in need? Thanks to a very generous grant from Dolly’s Dream, Halifax Humane Society can now equip the adopters of Dolly’s Dream dogs with essential tools that will help them make a smoother transition for the pet as they welcome them into the family; all for a waived adoption fee (usually $70-$100)! All dogs are up-todate on vaccinations, have been spay/ neutered, and have been microchipped.

This program began July 6, 2018 and will end December 31, 2018. There will be two Dolly’s Dream dogs featured at a time. The two dogs will be featured on the HHS website, be located in two easy to find appropriately marked kennels, and promoted on the HHS Facebook page. For more information visit https://www.hali faxhumanesociety.org/Dolly-s-DreamDogs-6-93.html We all know that opening your home to a new furry family member can be stressful, especially when you are first trying to help him or her acclimate to a new environment. Thanks to the help of Dolly’s Dream, approved adopters are able to bring home their four-legged friends with all of the essentials which include: a training crate, a no-pull harness with leash, a branded collar, a personalized identification tag, food and water bowls, a training treat bag, a 30 lb. bag of Blackwood food, a Pet Caress specialty shampoo, one basic grooming session from the Lee C. & Patricia Culler Boarding, Grooming, and Travel Center, one night free boarding, an Xtreme Kong chew toy, and one private obedience lesson.

Wait, why would they provide over $400

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worth of doggie supplies for no cost? Because the goal of Dolly’s Dream is to help restore the image of bully breed dogs by sending them into the right homes with the right tools needed to let their true, loyal, and playful personalities emerge! These dogs deserve the chance of a loving, forever home. Dolly’s Dream and Halifax Humane Society want to give these dogs that chance.

“We want to break stereotypes associated with these bully breeds. Approximately 66 percent of all dogs entering Halifax Humane Society in 2017 were bully breeds. Every dog is evaluated and deserving of a good home, Dolly’s Dream helps further support eligible adopters,” said Barry KuKes, Community Outreach Director for the Halifax Humane Society.

This partnership is a real “dream” come true for homeless dogs around our community. It is a significant step towards reestablishing a good reputation for bully breed dogs and to reducing the number of homeless dogs populating our shelters. The next step is to visit Halifax Humane Society Adoption Center located at 2364 LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32124 and meet the extraordinary dogs in the program!

Faith – 8 Years I'm Faith, a fun-loving, happy-all-the-time, glass-is-half- full kind of dog looking for new home with someone who loves to laugh and play around. Must have a great sense of humor and some time to spend with me. I'm on a mission to please you. Socially motivated!

Dahlia – 1 Year Hello. I am almost a 1 year old girl full of love! I'm a naturally playful, curious, and trusting canine. Take me for a big walk every day; give me something to do. After my job's done, I'll curl up in front of the fire with you.

For more info, please visit The Halifax Humane Society, at 2364 W. LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach—or call 386.274.4703.

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Life Of Marci Part 2 Chapter 5 arci’s short life had been filled with many ups and downs and although her dream had eased some of the pain of losing her husband’s life would continue on for her.

Dr. Wilhoit could see a change in her almost immediately after her dream but she would never tell him what had been her turning point. The dream had been something personal to Marci and she wanted to keep it to herself.

“You seem to be getting better each day,” Dr. Wilhoit told her a few days after her dream. “I know I’m a fairly good doctor, but I’ve never seen someone come back from such doom and depression as you have. What happened?” he asked her.

Marci just gave him a little smile and said, “I just started to feel better.”

“If this keeps up you can go home tomorrow,” Dr. Wilhoit told her.

When Cora Mae came in that afternoon with Isaiah, Jr., she knew something good had happened.

“You look all rested up,” she said as she handed Isaiah, Jr. to her. The two sat and talked as Marci nursed Isaiah, Jr. “Dr. Wilhoit said I could go home tomorrow,” she said as she handed her son back to Cora Mae. “Good, I’m glad to hear that,” Cora said smiling at Isaiah, Jr. That night as she lay in her bed and again looked at the ceiling above her she hoped she could fall asleep and again dream about Isaiah, Sr. Sleep did not come for a while for Marci.

She would lay on one side then the other occasionally stopping to lay on her back and stare at the ceiling. She could hear the sounds of the hospital as nurses went about their evening rounds.

It was nearly midnight when she finally dozed off to sleep. She would dream again, but this dream was different than the dream about Isaiah, Sr. It would be many years before she would fully understand what that dream was about and this night would not be the only time she would have the dream.

She found herself walking along a wellworn pathway up the side of a very steep hill. Around her were thick woods filled with briars and scrub oaks.

The path was sandy and as it got stepper she could feel herself breathing harder and harder as she climbed up the hill. She stopped and started to turn around, but something pulled her up the hill. She tried to stop and rest, but again she couldn’t and was forced to keep climbing that hill.

At the top she stopped and fell to her knees and put her hands on the ground in front of her totally out of breath. She was breathing so hard and her heart was pounding so loud. She starred down at the ground and tried and catch her breath.

For a long time she just knelt there on all fours waiting for her heart to slow down where she could stand. Climbing that path had been the hardest thing she had ever done, even harder than childbirth she thought as she finally was able to get some of her

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strength back. As she stood at the top of that hill, she thought what an awful dream this has turned out to be.

Looking ahead of her she could see that this was not the first hill that lay along this path. There were many hills that lay in front of her. The earth began to shake under her feet and just as she thought the ground was going to gobble her up she sat up in the bed.

“Thank goodness that was only a dream,” she thought as she pulled her bed covers up under her head. The dream stayed with her for a long time that morning as she prepared to leave the hospital.

Cora Mae and Isaiah, Jr. were there as she finished up packing the few clothes she had brought from home. “You look so much better today,” Cora Mae said as she handed Isaiah, Jr. to her.

Marci held Isaiah, Jr. extra close to her as she nursed him that morning. Cora Mae told Marci she had a surprise waiting for her at home.

Once they were back at the Dalton farm, Marci learned what the surprise had been.

“This is Mada Conant, a young lady that lives down the road a little ways and she is going to help us with Isaiah, Jr. while you continue to recuperate,” Cora Mae told Marci as she took Isaiah, Jr. from her arms and handed him to Mada.

Mada was a small girl, thin in size and about the same age as Marci. Her dark brown hair was pulled up in a bun on the back of her head.

From the instant the two meet Marci knew they would be friends and immediately felt comfortable around Mada.

“Why don’t you sit here and rest a little and let Mada watch over Isaiah, Jr. and I’ll get lunch ready,” Cora Mae said as she walked away to the kitchen.

Marci sat down in the chair by the front window and looked outside. She could see Frank at the barn raking hay into a pile.

What she didn’t see was her husband with him as she had seen many times before when she would sit in that very same chair and look out over the yard.

The pain of grief started to slowly creep into her mind. Marci knew she could no longer allow that grief to overwhelm her as it had done before.

She could not stop the pain of missing Isaiah, Sr. as it began to fill her mind and the memories started to flow back.

“I can’t allow this to happen,” Marci thought as she forced herself out of the chair and away from the window.

You can contact Byron Spires via e-mail at windingroads@netzero.com

July 27, 2018—Seniors Today—Page15 School Guardian Program Begins! ’m happy to report that we’re on track to provide trained school guardians that will be in place at all Volusia County elementary schools by the time school begins August 13.

As everyone knows, it’s been a whirlwind for the Volusia County School Board and Sheriff’s Office since the school guardianship program became law, allowing schools to employ armed people to protect students. If you recall, this program came about after the tragic Feb. 14 shootings at a high school in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people were gunned down.

The School Board got an overwhelming response to advertising for the job of school guardians. More than 180 people applied! Of those, the process winnowed down the pool to 50 viable candidates. These guardians are School Board employees and will be paid a salary plus benefits. As sheriff, my job is to properly train them and prepare them for the job ahead.

The School Board is hiring the guardians, with input from the Sheriff’s Office. Many of them are retired law enforcement officers—either police or deputies who served right here in Volusia County. They are undergoing the same background checks, computer voice analysis, and psychological exams that our deputies go through.

Our first batch of 20 students began training for the school guardian program July 9 and are in their second week. A second batch of 21 students began training July 16. A third training session is set for August. The school guardian training is 150 hours, including firearms and active shooter training.

This week, the School Board reopened a short window for additional guardian candidates to apply. That’s to help build up our pool of about 50 school guardians and to make sure they meet strict standards. When school

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starts in August, every elementary, middle, and high school in Volusia County —and there are 77 of them—will have either a School Resource Deputy, a police officer, or a school guardian in place. Our plan is to have school guardians at all 44 of our elementary schools. The extra six people hired will partner with school resource deputies and will be available to step in at the elementary schools when needed.

The guardians will be armed, and wear obvious uniforms so everyone— students, teachers, law enforcement and, God forbid, the bad guy if there’s an active shooting threat on campus—will know they’re school guardians. What we’ve learned in the recent shooting events is that once law enforcement confronts the shooter, the person either kills himself or surrenders. The violence stops, so we’ve got steps in place to get law enforcement officer there more quickly.

If I had my druthers, I would have a school resource deputy at all of our schools, but unfortunately, the money’s just not there.

The school guardians program is like having insurance. You have car insurance and hope you don’t have to use it.

We will have armed guardians at schools carrying radios so they can immediately radio the Sheriff’s Office for assistance if needed. Of course we hope we never have to use this insurance program as we protect our most precious resource: students, teachers, and administrators.

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Humane Society Update Teach Your Dog To Swim

by Barry KuKes ome dogs and people take to the water easily, swim with no problems, and are comfortable in the water. Other dogs and people are more worried and need some help learning to swim.

With dogs, there are also some breed characteristics that affect whether the dog will be a good swimmer. Newfoundlands, Portuguese Water Dogs, retrievers, and spaniels were all bred to be comfortable in the water, as it was a part of their original occupations. Newfoundlands were water rescue dogs; Portuguese Water Dogs helped fishermen, and the retrievers retrieved birds from both land and water. On the other hand, Bulldogs and Boxers both with their short muzzles, muscular builds, and lack of body fat, even when they enjoy water, have trouble swimming. Then some individual dogs just hate water. While my female Yellow Lab, Fiona loves water, my eight year old Black Lab, Qunicy, sees no reason why his paws should ever leave the ground and paddle in water. Since he’s made it plain that swimming is not for him, I don’t force him.

Play First—Before beginning any swimming lessons, start by playing in or near the water. Throw the ball or toy, let your dog splash in shallow water (even a big puddle) and let him associate water with fun.

Choose The Location—The ideal place to introduce your dog to swimming would be a place with an easy slope into clean quiet water with no current, and where you can go into the water with your dog. Please be aware of alligators.

Life Jackets Are Great—Fit your dog with a canine life jacket before going swimming. Not only will this provide you with a handle over the dog’s back to save him if needed, the life jacket also provides some additional buoyancy. This will give your dog some confidence as he’ll ride higher in the water.

In The Water And Back Out—Your dog needs to know he can get out of the water before his feet begin paddling. Not only is this a safety issue but it’s another confidence booster. With a leash on your dog, walk him in enough so his paws get wet as you encourage him, “Let’s get wet!

Yeah! Awesome dog!” Then turn around and both of you dash out of the water, “Get out! Come on, good boy! Get out!”

Use A Ball Or Toy—As your dog gains confidence splashing in the water and retrieving his toy, then toss it slightly deeper until he begins to paddle. If he looks worried, go walk or swim next to him, guiding him out of the water while praising him.

If he panics, use the handle on the life jacket and help him to shore. Then begin playing in shallow water.

Swimming Skills—The most efficient way for your dog to swim is with his front feet paddling under water without splashing. A good canine swimmer moves through the water with his head out, breathing easily, with no splashing. Many dogs, however,

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when first learning tend to try to frantically grab onto the top of the water. If you can walk or swim next to your dog, calm him, support him gently, and then praise him when he calms enough to stroke more slowly without splashing.

Swimming Pool Tips—Have a visual guide (such as a large potted plant) at the steps so your dog knows where he can get out of the pool. Most drowning occur when a dog goes to the side of the pool, tries to climb out, can’t, and then becomes exhausted. Have your dog walk into the pool next to the plant, and then help him get out at the same spot. Even once your dog is a proficient swimmer, don’t let him go in the pool without you. Now, sometimes this is easier said than done.)

Stop each swimming lesson before your dog gets physically or mentally tired. Keep the lessons short and fun.

Barry KuKes is the Community Outreach Director for the Halifax Humane Society.

You can reach Barry at 386.274.4703, ext.

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Businesses That Support The Seniors Of Our Community

ST PALs (Seniors Today Professional Advertising League) 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 16 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.

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:

Nicolle Cella

Amedisys Home Health Care

386.283.1670

Linda Bogosian

Family Practice On The Go Of Florida

386.681.8857

Kristina Stasko

Amedisys Home Health Care

386.562.5504

Joe Amos

Flagler Movers

386.246.7500

Chris Van Singel

Apex Clinical Labs

386.956.7407

Natacha Lherisson

Florida Lutheran

386.756.5800

Haley Francisco

ARC

386.337.2964

Dave Lynn

Florida Power & Light

386.254.2484

David Larrabee

Atria Senior Living

386.755.3561

Audrey Bellinia

Health Hospice Of Volusia / Flagler

386.314.1189

Damion Pitts

Bluechip Shutters & Blinds

386.209.6832

Judy Bostaph

Halifax Health Hospice of Volusia / Flagler 386.717.4239

Lorraine Takx

Brookdale Ormond Beach

386.523.4394

Linda Dixon

Home Instead Senior Care

386.299.2507

Tsena Self

Brookdale Ormond Beach

386.677.0252

Chanin Carr

Humana

386.846.6051

Todd Register

Brookdale Ormond Beach West

386.672.8800

Terry Cain

LegalShield

407.443.7211

Ken Guilbeault

Brookdale Port Orange

386.304.3333

Catherine Drake

Magnolia Manor

386.760.7174

Kristine Boutot

Brookdale Port Orange

386.589.4359

Adrian Williams

Nurse On Call

386.262.9019

Mary Sanguedolce

Brookdale Port Orange

386.214.5434

Christine Bielenda

Nurse On Call

386.523.6147

Rachel Christian

CERTUS Orange City

386.775.3000

Evan Magee

Nurse On Call

386.262.6910

Staci Cooper

CERTUS Orange City

386.775.3000

Penny Dodge

Nurse On Call

386.262.9004

Mariann Darcangelo

Cindy Ferrara State Farm

386.255.5321

Priscilla Kincaid

Nurse On Call

386.848.2814

Austin Tse

Comfort Keepers

386.322.8882

Rachel Mooney

Nurse On Call

386.523.6068

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386.275.8757

Anne Koch

Nurse On Calll

386.481.0870

Wendi Loudis

Curaleaf

305.409.0673

Kat Perry

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386.220.1077

Karen Chrapek

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386.846.6061

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626.399.8633

Christina Rodriguez

DeBary Manor Health & Rehab

386.624.2016

Mike Robinson

Visiting Angels

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Erin Gerken

Encopass Home Health

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Vitas Healthcare

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