May 19, 2017 issue

The Senior Newspaper Serving Volusia & Flagler Counties For Over 25 Years—COMPLIMENTARY COPY

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TODAY

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May 19, 2017

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A Hand For KISS! was looking at Facebook and, as usual, stopped to check out the crazy breaking news reports. I ran across something worth telling you about.

First, let me say that once, when our Famous Beach Sweet Adeline Chorus went to Lakeland, we checked into a motel before going to the convention center. We had just gotten settled when there was a lot of noise on our floor. It turned out that KISS was in town and that the crowd was so excited, they were making it difficult for the band to find their way to their location. As a result, the band was not taken to their scheduled quarters. Instead, they were put in our motel on the floor of the Famous Beach Chorus. There, they were among older, more mature ladies, safe from the mob. Thus, we got to meet the wellknown Rock Band.

Now, reading about the legendary KISS, I learned that they recently embarked on a Freedom To Rock tour. The tour took them to 32 cities. The band partnered with the “Veteran Tickets Foundation,” which offers discounted tickets to veterans. From the tour, they made a donation of $125,000 to the Wounded Warrior Project.

In Worcester, Massachusetts, the band brought members of the military and veterans onstage. Truth Revolt reported that KISS led the entire arena in the Pledge Of Allegiance. The lead singer said, “You should remember, patriotism is always cool; Loving your country is always cool. Standing up, respecting and honoring our military is always cool.

So, to show some respect between pickthrowing, we’re going to put our right hands over our hearts and why don’t we say the Pledge Of Allegiance.”

After the Pledge Of Allegiance, the band played the national anthem. A great read!

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While checking out the Breaking News reports on Facebook, I also read where President Trump visited the VA to thank Veterans for their service, and the VA employees for their work helping Veterans. He then signed an executive order entitled, Improving Accountability And Whistleblower Protection at the Department of Veterans Affairs, by creating an office dedicated to that purpose including the position of a special assistant to the secretary who will report directly the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Dr. Shulkin, who will report directly to him and serve as executive director of the office.

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All in all, being selective of the news accounts available is important. There is so much news out there that is difficult to believe. We have got to do better for the sake of future generations.

We have to quit fighting among ourselves like they do in some countries and give ‘truth’ the opportunity to settle things.

Talk less and listen more and pray we come up with the right way to live and let live.

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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Antiques McCoy Cookie Jars Q: I am not really a collector, but I have two McCoy cookie jars that I'm curious about. Both originally belonged to my mom and are probably from the 1950s. One is a Jack-o’-Lantern jar that was rarely, if ever, used. The second is a Mr. and Mrs. Owl and shows some wear. I remember the second jar always being full of vanilla wafers.

—Cora Ann, Tulsa, Oklahoma A: It isn't much of a surprise that cookie jars are among the most popular collectibles produced by McCoy. It also is not a big shock that McCoy cookie jars also are plagued by fakes.

Knowing the original measurements is helpful when trying to determine if a jar is the real McCoy or not.

Your Jack-o'-Lantern jar was produced in about 1958, and according to Warman's McCoy Pottery, by Mark F. Moran and published by Krause Books, it is valued in the $550 to $650 range. Since you indicated your jar is pristine, it would probably be worth on the high end. The same guide lists your owl jar at about $110. The Moran guide is excellent, and essential for anyone who collects McCoy items. *** Q: My mom visited New Orleans during the 1950s and while there she purchased a

copy of The Picayune Creole Cook Book.

Is it worth keeping?

—Tom, Pittsburgh A: Your cookbook was published in 1954 by the Times-Picayune newspaper.

Since it was purchased during the 1950s, I assume it probably was the 12th edition.

The first edition was published in either 1900 or 1901 and became an instant classic. The collection featured Creole recipes and generally sells in the $25 to $50 range, depending on edition and condition. *** Q: When I was a kid during the 1950s, I was given a small tin litho Shell service station and bank as a premium. I have kept it ever since, but have always been curious as to how much it is now worth.

—Ken, Abilene, Texas A: Your Shell service station and bank is worth $140 for the pair, according to Mark F. Moran, author of Warman's Gas Station Collectibles Identification And Price Guide (Krause Publications, $24.99).

Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803, or send e-mail to questionsforcox@aol.com Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox cannot personally answer all reader questions, nor does he do appraisals. Do not send any materials requiring return mail.

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What’s Happening Around Town…

Humana Meetings

Bird Expert

You are cordially invited to join Humana for education presentations in your neighborhood on Using Technology To Stay Connected, Protecting Yourself Against Scams, and Eat This, Not That.

Everyone is invited, you don’t have to be a Humana member to attend. For dates, times, and locations see page 7.

Meet Miko the barred owl and other birds of prey during a free program at 2 P.M. Friday, May 26, at the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle, Port Orange. With birds in hand, Gina Holt will discuss their behavior and habitats, along with conservation efforts and the dangers facing wildlife today. Holt founded Wild About Birds, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bird rescue and rehabilitation, in 2005.

Reservations are not required. For more information, call the library at 386.322.

5152, option 4.

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Come find out how medicare works on June 7 or July 12 at 10 A.M. or June 6 or July 11 at 6 P.M. at American Senior Benefits, 1930 West Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. RSVP to 386.671.9150 or greatamericanpr@yahoo.com and leave name and date you wish to attend.

Free Caregiver’s Days Out First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing 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., May 20; Thurs., June 15; and Sat., July 15 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. Call Mary Beth at 386.852.0060.

Lunch Bunch Lunch Bunch Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Rd., South Daytona will be taking a summer hiatus to give our volunteers some time off! Look for our return in the fall!

Pet Vet Cruiser Volusia County’s Pet Vet Cruiser will make its rounds offering low-cost spaying and neutering services to financially eligible owners of dogs and cats. Residents seeking low-cost pet spaying and neutering must show proof of public assistance, such as a Medicaid; Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); or food stamp identification card. Residents must also show proof of income and meet income eligibility guidelines. Fees are based on income. Appointments are required and may be made by calling 386.

323.3575, Daytona Beach; 386.626.

6643, DeLand; or 386.424.6875, New Smyrna Beach.

Dinner & Dance Come to the Dinner Dance with live music on May 21 at Polish American Pulaski Club, 3621 West International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. Dinner is at 1 P.M., and then Dance from 2–5 P.M. Only $20 donation for both; $12 dance only. RSVP for dinner by 12 NOON on Friday, May 19. For more information, call 386.258.7059 or visit: poli shamericanpulaskiclubdaytona.org

Bob Dylan Tribute Celebrate Bob Dylan’s birthday from 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday, May 25, at the Lake Helen Public Library, 221 North Euclid Ave., Lake Helen. Residents may bring their guitars and other instruments for a sing-along directed by local Dylan enthusiast Jim Baumgartner. Song books will be provided. The Friends of the Library will serve refreshments and show a video describing Dylan’s impact on music.

Weather permitting, the event will be held outside. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Parents are encouraged to bring their children. Pets are not allowed. Reservations are requested for the free event; call the library at 386.228.1152.

Summer Programs Need some ideas to help entertain the grandchildren this summer? Your Volusia County Library has a variety of options for you. Children and teens can chill at the Volusia County Public Library, which is planning hundreds of programs over the summer vacation. Programs will focus on the theme Build A Better World.

Countywide programs, which will take place at each of the library system’s 13 branches, include: • Summer reading programs: Children and teens can participate in reading programs for incentives and prizes.

• Storytimes: These interactive programs, designed for babies through 5-yearolds, promote a lifetime love of books and reading.

• Helping hands: Each branch is accepting donated items for needy residents and sheltered animals.

Check for details at your local branch.

Each branch is planning a variety of educational and entertaining programs that include magic shows, guest speakers, crafts, games, music, and other activities. Start planning your activities now.

For a complete list of programs, visit our website at: www.volusia.org/sum merprograms

Memorial Day Concert On Sunday, May 28, the Daytona Beach Concert Band will host a special Memorial Day Patriotic Concert to honor military service members past and present at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center located at 399 North US 1 at 2 P.M. This is a free and family-friendly community event open to the entire public. Refreshments provided.

For additional information, call Colonel Vicki Leignadier at 386.236.9300.

Scams, Skimmers, And Fraud Have you ever been scammed on the phone, swamped by sales calls, or had your card skimmed at a gas station? Learn what the state is doing to protect you at this free program at 11 A.M., Wednesday, May 24 at the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island, 105 E. Magnolia Ave., Daytona Beach. Alexander Warmka will explain how his department is fighting back through the Florida Do Not Call list, fuel inspections to combat gas-pump skimmers, and actions against fraudulent telemarketers. Reservations are not required. For more details, call the library at 386.257.6036, option 4.

Art Stroll & Gallery Walk Artistic vendors set up along the historic Canal Street on June 3 from 10 A.M.–5 P.M. Musical artists play from 11 A.M.–1 P.M. in Christmas Park, 101 Live Oak Street. Galleries feature solo and group exhibitions and artist talks in the Douglas Avenue area of the district and at the Hub from 4–8 P.M. Admission is free. For info, visit the website at www. canalstreetnsb.com or call 386.428.1600.

Support Groups Quit Smoking Are ready for a change and a new you? Free tools to Quit Smoking class at Florida Hospital New Smyrna on Thursday, May 11 from 4:30–6:30 P.M. Free patches, lozenges, gum. quit plan, workbook, water bottle, stress ball, and more. Call to register and learn about more classes: Northeast Florida AHEC 904.482.0189.

Stroke Support Join Florida Hospital Oceanside, first floor café, 264 S. Atlantic Ave., Ormond Beach for a free stroke support group every third Thursday at 3 P.M. This group is led by a speech pathologist and is designed to help stroke patients as they adjust to changes in their daily lives. For questions and to learn more, call 386.

676.4222, ext. 5095.

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Page 6—Seniors Today—May 19, 2017 So Many Cooks In One Little Kitchen

by Peggy Goldtrap or supper GAG and I had deviled eggs, green beans seasoned with hog jowl, stewed potatoes with butter, pork roast, and chocolate drop cookies.

Yum, Yum it was good. GAG’s cardiologist shuddered as he ate three cookies hot from the oven.

I cooked. Yes, I can, with a host of dead relatives looking over my shoulder, all telling me what to, and what not to do, just like they always did.

My mother was a great cook, not a patient cook, not a kitchen professor, but a great cook. No matter, I was a totally uninterested student. I’ve wished a gazillion times that I’d have paid more attention. My mother could make a bologna sandwich taste like a gourmet meal. She never did anything halfway.

Tasty is, as tasty does and she fed her family well. Mother’s chocolate pie was to die for, and her banana pudding could have settled world wars.

Her homemade rolls would rise off the plate. Mother was with me tonight, checking the oven temp, stirring pots, asking: ‘why, with enough time to watch football, did you not have enough time to make bread? Great cooks plan ahead.

Think, Peg, think!’

George’s mother came along for the event… rumbling around the refrigerator, asking: ‘where’s the roughage?’ ‘Grandma’ always had to have roughage. She was the only person I’ve ever known who put sugar on tomatoes and lettuce.

‘Grandma’ didn’t stamp her approval on this meal because I didn’t have ambrosia, her specialty and ‘No coconut cake?

You’ve got to have fresh coconut cake to make a genuinely Southern meal.’

During the many times she spent the winter with us in Ft. Myers, I came to understand and love her. I finally accepted that wrinkling her nose whenever I cooked did not indicate total rejection.

It only meant that I was doing something different from ‘her way.’ She’d stand beside me and I’d notice the nose twitching.

‘What’s wrong Grandma?’

‘Nothing.’

Wrong! She didn’t have an allergy that caused her nose to twitch. Her body language betrayed my error.

‘What is it,’ I’d ask?

‘Nothing… only… I’ve just never seen anyone add milk to eggs.’

‘That’s the way my mother did it… makes’em scramble light and fluffy.’

(More nose wrinkling), then complete dismissal of the absurd notion. Just never seen anyone add milk to eggs.’

She followed me around the kitchen tonight, (you couldn’t see her, but trust me she was there) and watched as I added spices and chemicals to my creations.

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‘Just never seen anybody put Vinegar on pork roast, she’d have commented!’

For the pork roast I added Balsamic Vinegar thinking that it might tenderize the meat… and it tastes so good. Of course, I added garlic, onion powder, rosemary, soul food seasoning, red pepper, and some other spice that I can’t pronounce or spell. For glaze I blended soy sauce and horseradish—improves everything, even a common cold.

In between Wild Card Playoffs and oven timers I finished the meal, then called GAG. ‘Come and get it.’ My paternal grandmother was beside me ringing the dinner bell, gonging the crew from the fields. As a child, I loved the huge iron bell high on a cedar pole, a sentinel of safety guarding the door to her kitchen. The bell’s rope was looped on nails at the base of the pole. I loved its powerful sound echoing and clanging; ‘Come Home, Hot Food, Ready, Eat!’ Once in a blue moon, my granddaddy would relent and let me ring the bell… one time only. I was so little and light that if the bell rope was pulled down, and if I could hang on, the counterweight would ride me halfway up the pole. My grandmother shakes her finger at me sternly warning: ‘You ring that bell and half the county will come running.’

Not to brag, but tonight’s food was delicious. Next Weight Watchers meeting, I’ll have to confess in sackcloth and ashes, because I can’t believe I ate the whole thing.

As GAG and I sat stuffed, stupefied, and slumped in our easy chairs, I thought about his sister. Lillian was a sweet, gregarious woman who generously opened her modern farm home for family feasts, weddings, baby showers, and fun in general. Lillian never missed an opportunity to sing the 12 Days of Christmas, picnic on the creek, or have an engagement party on the lawn. At the close of any food related ceremony, Lillian would always stand up and say: ‘Let’s hear it for the cooks!’Applause. Every cook who had contributed anything was named and given a round of applause for their efforts.

Thanks Lillian, I felt your approval tonight and remembered your encouragement. Trust me, your tribute and thoughtfulness is a lesson that I’ll be able to share with future generations.

Goodnight my friends and families past; and rousing applause for all the old folks who taught us how to cook and how to live. Come back to my little kitchen anytime. Wish you were here in flesh as well as Spirit.

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You are cordially invited to join us for educational presentations in your neighborhood!

USING TECHNOLOGY TO STAY CONNECTED Technology is a great way to stay connected to friends and family. Find out how you can use social networking sites and video chat services to keep in touch.

DAYTONA BEACH Humana Market Office 1500 Beville Rd., Ste 405 May 9 & 24 • 11:00 a.m.

ORANGE CITY Humana Market Office 2582 Enterprise Rd. May 12 & 23 • 11:00 a.m.

PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST SCAMS The price of scams against seniors is much more than financial. Find out why seniors are targeted, the toll it can take on your health, and how to protect yourself.

DAYTONA BEACH Humana Market Office 1500 Beville Rd., Ste 405 May 11 & 22 • 11:00 a.m.

ORANGE CITY Humana Market Office 2582 Enterprise Rd. May 17 & 25 • 11:00 a.m.

EAT THIS, NOT THAT You can eat out and still eat healthy. Learn to make smart choices at your favorite types of restaurants — Italian, Mexican, Chinese, fast food, and more.

Discover how easy it is to swap foods with healthier alternatives.

DAYTONA BEACH Humana Market Office 1500 Beville Rd., Ste 405 May 18 & 30 • 11:00 a.m.

ORANGE CITY Humana Market Office 2582 Enterprise Rd. May 8, 16 & 31 • 11:00 a.m.

Presented by, a licensed sales agent* Light refreshments will be provided. See you there!

Everyone is invited – you don’t have to be a Humana member to attend.

*Educational presentation has been prepared by Humana’s clinical education team and will be presented by a licensed Humana sales agent. Humana is a Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO and PFFS organization with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in any Humana plan depends on contract renewal.

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Sleep: A Window To Your Health

by Avner Halperin ven though most people do it every night, science still has had a hard time understanding sleep.

Greek philosophers argued about it; scientists studied it for millennia and just about everyone recognizes it’s important.

For thousands of years, people believed sleep was a passive state during which active physical and mental processes are on hold— but sleep is much more.

Sleep is a complex process; it’s a time for internal restoration and recuperation, when the body heals and the brain rejuvenates. Sleep serves as a window to overall health—if monitored correctly.

Today, to gain an accurate picture of sleep and health, you do not have to be hooked up to heavy machinery. Medically proven, contact-free sensor technologies are available for at-home use to provide useful health information.

There are four benefits to tracking health during sleep: 1) Sleeping bodies are perfectly at rest, which provides an accurate baseline of our vital signs. Monitoring your heart and breathing patterns each night, you can quickly detect any fluctuations and gain advanced warning of health disorders such as heart complications, fever, or breathing disorders. Access to this information means you can get doctors to intervene quickly to address any problems. Conversely, people working to improve their health can be motivated

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You are Invited to a free Afternoon Seminar Thursday, May 25, 2017, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Florida Hospital Flagler Lind Education Center, Classroom A/B 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast, Florida 32164 Seminar Title: “Funding Strategies for Long Term Care” Presented by Mr. Scott Thomas, ChFC, CAP, CKA™, and hosted by Bill Tol, Director, Florida Hospital HospiceCare Foundation. This installment in the Foundation Community Open Forum Series will address questions about our need to consider Long Term Care and funding strategies that will work for you.

Mr. Thomas, founder of Stewardship Matters, Inc, an advisory firm in Maitland, Florida, is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) having completed these studies at The American College. He is also a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) so works to apply spiritual principles to the practice of financial planning. He is guided by his personal mission statement: To “...work with people who are committed to greater financial clarity in order to gain peace of mind and to live a generous life.”

Scott is a graduate of The University of Central Florida with a degree in Business Administration. He is an active industry speaker, and serves at Summit Church in Orlando. He has been married to Suzanne for 28 years and is a proud and devoted father of three children —Cole, Mason and Abby Grace.

For more information or to RSVP, call (386) 586-4440

by seeing results of their efforts in improved vital sign statistics.

2) Using contact-free sensor technologies that require no setup and don’t need to be worn means users don’t have to change anything about their lifestyle to access critical health information collected during sleep.

3) At-home health sensors that have been proven accurate on hundreds of thousands of patients in hospitals can be particularly useful monitoring the health of older people at home as well. This can provide peace of mind to their loved ones who can monitor their health stats via a remote viewing app.

4) Access to accurate data on sleep and health means you have the information you need to make adjustments and improve your sleep. Quality sleep has been linked to stronger immune systems, improved academic success, better cognitive performance function and job performance, and general happiness. So it pays to get a good night’s rest.

While scientists continue to try to understand why people need to sleep, you can take advantage of the lifesaving and lifeimproving advances that sleep monitoring technology provides.

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Mutt Strut 2017 Highlights!

Special to Seniors Today he Mutt Strut 2017 event was a great success and raised over $70,000 for the Halifax Humane Society to utilize for the protection and care of homeless animals.

Over 1700 people and 600 dogs attended the event which began at the Daytona Beach Bandshell. A 5K run/ walk north of the bandshell on the World’s Most Famous Beach was held on April 29th and is the only day of the year it is legal to have your pooch on the beach.

The race was open to walkers, joggers, and runners of all ages and skill levels, and leashed, well-behaved, fourlegged friends were invited to join in the fun! All proceeds from the event benefit the animals of Halifax Humane Society (HHS).

There was a costume contest and a fundraising contest. The winner of the top fundraising prize was Cindy Ferrara and her dog. The team received the trophy and Go Pro camera from event manager, Pam Clayton.

The Halifax Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit organiza-

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tion servicing the Greater Daytona Beach area in Volusia County, Florida since 1937. It exists to protect animals from cruel, neglectful, and exploitative treatment. Halifax Humane Society is an open-door animal shelter that refuses service to no animal in need.

Get The Answers!

FREE Medicare Workshop • Turning 65?

What Should I Do? • What Does Medicare Cover, Not Cover • Do I Need A… Medicare Policy?

PPO? HMO? • Health Care Reform Do The Changes Affect Me?

Join Us To Review How Medicare Works And Answer The Frequently Asked Questions Many People Have • Tuesday, Jun. 6th At 6 P.M. • Wednesday, Jun. 7th At 10 A.M. • Tuesday, Jul. 11th At 6 P.M. • Wednesday, Jul. 12th At 10 A.M. PLEASE RSVP with your name and date you plan to attend either by phone at 386-671-9150 or email at paulettereedasb@gmail.com Location: American Senior Benefits, 1930 W. Granada Blvd., Ste. 10 • Ormond Beach Matthew and Amanda Nickles and Penny came to show their support!

*For a private consultation regarding your specific plan, please call 386-671-9150.

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Magnolia Gardens An Apartment Community Designed Especially for the Senior Citizen 62 Years Of Age and Older.

Rent is based on income.

Applications will be accepted in person at

Magnolia Gardens Apartments 1031 4th Street, Daytona Beach, FL 32117 Call today for more information and to schedule your appointment for placing an application for housing Monday–Friday, 9 A.M.-3 P.M.

(386) 255-9113 1 Bedroom Apartments Magnolia Gardens is a beautiful community that offers 88 one bedroom apartments. The apartments have carpet, stove, refrigerator, water, trash removal, air conditioning, pest control, and maintenance. Common areas include coin–op laundry, inside mailboxes, attractively decorated community room, and lobbies.

Humane Society Update How To Avoid Heat Stress In Pets

by Barry KuKe

emperatures are set to soar over the next few months, and as pet owners it’s important that you are aware of the risk of heat stress in your pets.

Certain breeds, especially those with long coats and short snouts (brachycephalic, such as bulldogs, pugs, and Persians) are particularly prone to heat stress, but all breeds and coat lengths may be affected during heat waves!

It is important to implement measures to keep your pet cool on hot days, as heatstroke can be life threatening.

How To Avoid Heat Stress Unlike humans, who can sweat to lose heat, dogs and cats cannot regulate their temperature in this way and rely mainly on panting and external cooling to lose heat from their bodies.

This limits their ability to thermoregulate, which is why pet owners need to act to minimize the risk of heat stress.

Some things you can do include: Ensuring your pet has access to shade when outside, and the freedom to move into shaded areas; Ensuring your pet has access to fresh drinking water inside and outside the house (ensure they are placed in a shady spot if outside and consider placing an extra bowl or two if you are leaving the house); Avoiding excessive exercise / avoiding exercise during the hot parts of the day / avoiding exercise entirely on very hot days; Not leaving pets in the car, even with the windows open.

Signs Of Heat Stress In Your Pets Being aware of signs of heatstroke may allow you to act quickly and prevent internal organ damage. These signs may include: • Excessive panting progressing to breathing distress • Drooling, salivation • Very red or very pale gums • Vomiting and/or or diarrhea • Restlessness, delirium, agitation • Seizures • Collapse / comatose What To Do For Heat Stress If you are concerned that your pet is suffering from heat stress, remove your pet from the hot environment, wrap him or her in a wet towel or spray him or her with cool water onto the skin and fan to maximize heat loss and take him into your nearest veterinarian as soon as possible.

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Liberty Needs A Home...

Come Meet Her! We have a very special dog named Liberty 34949290 currently at HHS looking for a home. If you are looking for a special furry friend to bond with... look no further. We have a wonderful pup that will fit the bill.

Liberty is a 36 pound, four-year-old Staffordshire terrier mix who first arrived at the shelter in March 2017.

When she first came to HHS, it was evident that she may have been involved in dog fighting, as she had scars and swelling in her face, coupled with multiple wounds and punctures throughout her body.

She received immediate medical treatment, and her wounds have healed, and she is now healthy and happy!

Liberty passed her ASPCA SAFER behavior assessment with flying colors and is a very loving and sweet dog with all people she meets. However, due to her history, Liberty must be the only animal in home (though with her wonderful personality, she should be the only one anyone needs!)!

We believe she will flourish with the right home and environment, and we would love to promote her for adoption and give this very deserving dog a chance at a forever home.

Are you thinking this girl might be perfect for your household? If any family is interested in meeting or adopting Liberty, they should start by getting in touch with our Animal Behavior Manager at 386.274.4703, ext. 326.

Barry KuKe is the Community Outreach Director for the Halifax Humane Society in Daytona Beach. He can be reached at 386.

274.4703, ext. 320, or at barryk@halifaxhu manesociety.org

May 19, 2017—Seniors Today—Page11 A Tool For Your Financial Planning Tool Belt: The Reverse Mortgage ore than 10,000 Americans retire every day. When the time comes that you are among them, will you be as prepared as you should be? Many are not. A survey from investment company found that, on average, baby boomers have a gap of more than $36,000 per year between their expected retirement income and what their savings will actually allow them.

The Problem—A lower-than-expected retirement income could put a damper on plans and even affect necessary expenses such as health care and housing.

Some Solutions—Fortunately, there are many ways Americans can ensure they will live comfortably in retirement. You can invest more in retirement savings accounts while still working, adjust how you invest, or put off retirement to sock more money away for the future.

For those who may not have those options, one of the best-kept retirement planning secrets is gaining traction among retirees: the reverse mortgage.

Access Your Equity Reverse mortgages let homeownersage 62 and older take advantage of the equity in their homes. With this cash flow, they can delay using other retirement assets. These other sources of income (such as Social Security or an IRA) then have more time to increase in value through compounded interest. For example, according to the Social Security Administration,

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Social Security credit can increase by 3 to 8 percent every year it is delayed.

Expert Advice—Homeowners invest in their homes their whole working life. When they retire, their home can start working for them. Reverse mortgages are a tool that retirees can use for the financial flexibility needed to live comfortably while other investments continue to grow.

A reverse mortgage is very similar to a traditional mortgage—homeowners borrow money based on the value of their home, they still own their home and it can be paid off at any time. With a reverse mortgage, however, the homeowners can make payments if they choose but it’s not required.

There’s also a guaranteed line of credit option, which isn’t affected if home values decrease.

Retirees should keep every option in mind when making their financial plans. If homeowners don’t consider reverse mortgages, they may be selling themselves short. All seniors should talk to a reverse mortgage specialist to see if a reverse mortgage is a good option for them.

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She could go all the way from assisted living to memory care when needed. We took her to look at it and she loved the bright, open feel of it. One thing that was important to Mom was that she would know some people there.

Being a new facility in a small town, she has serveral neighbors here that she has known, or known of over the years.

We have been very pleased with Call Today For Your Private Tour! our decision. The staff makes sure that mom is involved in activities that keep her stimulated and interested. Her caregivers are attentive to her needs and the team has been great about working 301 S. Myrtle Avenue with our family to make sure that New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 mother gets the best care possible.

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Summer Water Safety he end of school and the beginning of the summer swimming season is nearly upon us. For children, it’s a time of carefree fun, joy, and laughter. Summer isn’t without its dangers. One of the top ones is drowning—the No. 1 cause of accidental death in young children. That makes this the perfect time for a refresher on pool safety.

In reality nearly all drownings are preventable. So whether a parent, grandparent, or babysitter, we urge you to follow these safety tips to protect children when they’re in and around water: • Learn CPR. • Make sure that all children attend a certified swimming class.

• Install safety equipment, such as a fence or gate and a pool alarm.

• Keep rescue equipment near the pool and easily accessible.

• Completely remove the cover before using the pool.

• Never leave children unsupervised near a pool or other water body. Constantly watch them and keep them within reach.

• Don’t allow children in or around the water if they don’t have any knowledge of swimming.

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• Never allow children to swim alone without adult supervision. Designate someone to supervise when children are in or around the water. Watch and be observant. Don’t use floatation devices as a substitute for supervision.

• Remove steps and ladders to aboveground pools when not in use.

• Keep toys away from the pool area.

Toys can attract young children to the pool, and a child playing with toys could accidentally fall in the water.

• Remove all tripping hazards from the pool area.

• Keep a telephone by the pool, with emergency numbers posted nearby.

• If a child is missing from the house, check the pool first. Seconds count in preventing death or disability.

Please be sure to observe these safety measures to prevent someone you love from becoming a tragic statistic.

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The Law hether we want to admit it or not we are always subject to some sort of law.

Now I’m not necessarily referring to those written laws like speed laws or criminals laws, but about those universal laws that apply across the board to all of us on earth.

I find one of the hardest laws to accept is the Law Of Gravity.

Here’s an example: If I am holding a couple of grocery bags in one hand and my car keys in the other, there is a good chance I may drop something and the law of gravity will take over.

That particular law has long-reaching affects. If I drop my keys they go straight to the ground; however, if I drop the bags, their contents will spill out.

That is when the associate laws of gravity kick in. If I have eggs in one of the bags more than likely some will get broken as a direct result of gravity pulling the carton of eggs to the ground, or blunt force trauma gravity.

If there is anything round in the bag and I drop it on a slanted surface it will roll away, commonly referred to as seeking the lowest point gravity, which may also be associated with seeking the path of least resistance gravity.

Those two associate gravity laws led to why folks are seen scrambling around the parking lot chasing their groceries when they drop them.

I have found that the law of gravity is the one law I have the most issues with. It forces you to deal with falls, belly fat, falling items from top shelves, laying something on your car seat and watching it scoot away from you and, of course, the biggest of all, weight and where it goes on your body.

The next law we are bound to is the law of momentum. We deal with that law regulary.

The best example is when someone stops abruptly in front of you while you are driving, which forces everything in your vehicle that’s not bolted down or tied down to the front.

Even though we consider momentum to be a physical law, it also is a law that applies to other non-physical areas.

People often refer to momentum using the comment, get the ball rolling, as a reference.

I have over the years seen momentum play a major factor in folks’ lives and especially in politics. We are certainly witnesses to how momentum works on the national level.

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Winding Roads …by Byron Spires

The law that two objects cannot be in the same place at the same time applies to our daily existence as well. Wait in line in a big box store or be in an automobile accident and you’ll understand that law.

Again, that same law is seen in politics as well. Thus the need for elections and coups.

The law of polarity, which translates to there are two sides to everything, also affects our daily lives. We refer to this law also with comments like opposites attract, in reference to magnets.

In relation to politics I would use the phrase, politics make strange bedfellows, as a reference.

The end result is that without the aforementioned Laws of Nature, we would all be floating around in space, never seeing each other.

However, on the political side, we would not have to worry about voting.

You can contact Byron Spires via email at windingroads@netzero.com

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Strange But True Speed Of Light late; the man had choked to death on his stolen sausage.

by Samantha Weaver

• It was beloved poet William Wordsworth, best know for helping to launch the Romantic age in English literature, who made the following sage observation: “The best portion of a good man's life is his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love.”

• The world’s largest bird, the ostrich, may not be able to fly, but that doesn’t mean its wings are useless. As the fastest bird on land, the ostrich uses its wings for balance while slowing down and making turns as it runs at speeds of up to 45 mph.

• In 1994, a man named Robert Puelo started cursing and shouting at employees in a convenience store.

When the employees (understandably) threatened to call the police, the man stole a hot dog and ran out.

The police were called, and upon arrival, they discovered Puelo outside the store, unconscious, and turning purple. Paramedics were called, but by the time they arrived, it was too

• Some gourmets claim that the most delicious meat they've ever eaten is roast monkey.

• Those who study such things say that when a man and a woman who have been romantically involved break up, the pair are more likely to remain friends if it's the woman who initiated the split.

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• You might be surprised to learn that light doesn't always travel at the speed of light. In fact, light has been recorded traveling as slow as 38 mph.

• The word widow comes to modern English via the Old English word widewe, which in turn comes from a Sanskrit term meaning empty. *** Thought for the Day: The great thing about getting older is that you don’t lose all the other ages you've been.

—Madeleine L'Engle

Veteran’s Post Reach Vet e have yet another handy veterans related acronym: Reach Vet. That stands for Recovery Engagement And Coordination For Health—Veterans Enhanced Treatment, and although you can't tell from the title, the goal of the initiative is to reduce the rate of veteran suicides.

While any effort is to be applauded, the numbers just aren't getting much better. Here are the averages for some recent years: 2001—19 per day 2010—21 per day 2012—22 per day 2014—20 per day Yes, the Department of Veterans Affairs has taken steps, but it clearly isn't enough. We have the 24/7 Veterans Crisis Line for immediate help by phone, chat room, and text message (1.800.273.8255, press 1) or online at www.VeteransCrisisLine.net or text 838255. We have analytics to predict who’s at risk so providers can intervene.

We have Tele Mental Health services for remote help. We have a PTSD phone app with self-management tools.

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It's not enough. It's not enough because you can't fix a problem until you know exactly what it is. Getting correct numbers requires the data input from a great many locations. Each report that comes out assesses the numbers in a different way: by age group, drug and alcohol use, gender, era of service, and comparison to the civilian population. The number that’s hard to deal with is that no matter what, the rate of veteran suicide per day isn’t significantly changing. Then there are those who say the daily veteran suicide rate is closer to 35.

One VA-provided stat offers hope: Those who are under the VA’s care have a lower rate of risk for suicide.

It's a huge decrease. If you're a veteran who's on drugs, who feels isolated, who has extreme mood swings—go to the VA. Get help.

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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of May 22 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Temper your typical Aries urge to charge into a situation and demand answers. Instead, let the Lamb's gentler self emerge to deal with a problem that requires delicacy.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You are aware of what's going on, so continue to stand by your earlier decision, no matter how persuasive the counterarguments might be. Money pressures soon ease.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) By all means, have fun and enjoy your newly expanded social life. Don't forget that people are depending on you to keep promises that are important to them.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You need to wait patiently for an answer to a workplace problem and not push for a decision. Time is on your side. A financial matter needs closer attention.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You now have information that can influence that decision you planned to make. Consult a trusted friend or family member before making a major move.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)You're finding that more doors are opening for you to show what you can do, and you don't even have to knock very hard to get the attention you're seeking.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Congratulations. Your energy levels are coming right back up to normal—just in time to help you tackle some worthwhile challenges and make important choices.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) The sage Sagittarian should demand a full explanation of inconsistencies that might be cropping up in what had seemed to be a straightforward deal.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A conflict between obligations to family and to the job can create stressful problems. Balance your dual priorities so that one doesn't outweigh the other.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Don't guess, speculate or gossip about that mystery situation at the workplace. Bide your time. An explanation will be forthcoming very soon.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Boredom might be creeping in and causing you to lose interest in a repeat project.

Deal with it by changing your usual routine and finding a new way to do the task.

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This formula, “CholesterAde,” proved to lower cholesterol in the human blood by over 17% during an 8 week period. Not only is this special soluble fiber proven to lower cholesterol naturally but other positive effects showed weight loss and improving bowel functions,which can help reduce the chances of many forms of cancer.

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To Your Good Health Stretching Helps Spinal Stenosis Pain Dear Dr. Roach: My wife suffered from spinal stenosis. She had a cortisone shot, which helped for 90 days.

She had regular physical therapy meetings. She was in constant pain, but insisted on playing tennis (against her doctor's wishes).

Then, we happened to vacation for a month in Florida, and one of the offered activities was a stretch workout. She insisted that she wanted to try it. After the very first time she thought she felt a little better. She went to several more sessions, and finally asked the trainer what she could buy to keep it up at home.

The trainer suggested a stretching DVD. It takes about an hour to complete it, and she now does it three times a week. She plays hard tennis five days a week, has not complained about pain since 2010, and has not needed any physical therapy, either. I continue to be amazed.

Certainly this kind of therapy can't hurt anyone, since you do it only to your personal comfort levels. Perhaps you might mention this type of therapy in your column sometime. It worked miracles for us at virtually no cost.

—R.M. Answer: Spinal stenosis is caused by pressure on the nerves at the level of the spinal column. Physical therapy is one effective treatment, and one I always recommend prior to considering surgery. I thank you for taking the time to point out that gentle stretching can help, probably by opening up the spaces in between the vertebrae to allow the nerve more room.

The booklet on back problems gives an outline of some causes of and treatments for the more-common back maladies. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Roach—No. 303W, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.

Enclose a check or money order for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient's printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** Dear Dr. Roach: We recently lost a dear relative to cholangiocarcinoma.

He had served in the Navy in Vietnam.

The probable cause of his cancer was from a parasite, a river fluke, which is common to that region. The diagnosis came way too late to save his life. How can veterans be tested or diagnosed early enough for a possible successful cure?

Are there any current tests available?

—J.A.E. Answer: I am sorry to hear about your relative. Cholangiocarcinoma is

cancer of the bile duct, a rare cancer.

Liver flukes are a risk factor, and so is a condition called primary sclerosing cholangitis, a condition associated with ulcerative colitis. The cancer is rare but highly lethal, because by the time symptoms show up, the cancer usually is already advanced.

Also because of its rarity, screening for the cancer in a general population won't be effective. However, for people at high risk, such as those with PSC or a history of liver parasites, at least one study has shown that screening with a blood test (CA 19-9, CEA) or by endoscopy can be effective. It would be reasonable to speak with the expert taking care of this problem, usually a gastroenterologist, about screening. *** 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.cornell.edu To view and order health pamphlets, visit www.rbmamall.com or write to Good Health, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.

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Senior Service Line Victims of Financial Fraud?

by Matilda Charles

financial fraud victims study that was conducted

by AARP looks at the psychological mindset, and behavioral and demographic characteristics. One notable result was that victims tend to look at the accumulation of wealth as an important life achievement, more so than average investors who had not become victims.

Some results of the study: Most victims are over age 70, male, conservative, very religious, married, with a college degree, and with income over $50,000 per year. They keep their eyes open for investments. One-third had not checked out a broker before making an investment, and victims are likely to make investments with people they don't know, such as in response to an e-mail, phone call, or TV ad, with telephone being the most frequent.

One-third of victims are not on the Do Not Call list, which can limit sales calls. More than half receive at least one call a month about investment sales.

Over 40 percent of victims are considered active traders, those who make

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five or more investment decisions in a year. Nearly half have invested two or three times in something that turned out to be worthless.

To view the study, go to the AARP website (aarp.org) and put AARP Investment Fraud Vulnerability Study in the search box.

The best way to protect yourself against any type of fraud is knowing what to look for. For lots of information on all types of fraud, go online to AARP.org/FraudWatchNetwork On that webpage you can sign up for Watchdog Alerts. It's free, and you will get e-mail warnings about the latest scams and tricks.

AARP also has a fraud watch hotline: 877.908.3360. If you've been a victim of fraud, be sure to call and tell them. The more they know about the types of scams out there, the more information they can pass along.

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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 senior community. The group was the first of its kind in this area, was formed over 20 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 the seniors in our community. For more information, please call, 386.677.7060.

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Senior Helpers

386.736.2227

Armando Acosta

One Insurance

386.585.5579

Suzanne Cools-Lartgue One Insurance

386.585.5542

Staci Cooper

Orange City Nursing & Rehab

386.748.2236

Anthony Ford

Plan Life Care LLC

386.968.1920

Linda Bogosian

Sandalwood Nursing & Rehab Center

386.681.8851

386.307.7575

Anne O’Connell

Savannah Court

386.775.3030

386.307.1122

Dominique Naak

Savannah Court

386.775.3030

Halifax Health Hospice Of Volusia / Flagler 386.872.1724

Angi Colbert

Simply Scrubs

386.218.3838

Maureen Crenshaw

Home Health Care Of Florida

386.212.2290

Amanda McHugh

The Cloisters of DeLand

386.882.6900

Judy Bostaph

Home Health Care Of Florida

386.717.4239

Dorothy Myers

Woodland Towers

386.738.2700

Catherine Vergara

Home Instead Senior Care

386.295.1077

Alayne Neal

Woodland Towers

386.738.2700