Seniors Today Volusia Edition June 22nd 2012

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f you’re planning to spend some time enjoying the great outdoors, you may want to get your hearing checked.

It’s the season when people are getting out and enjoying warmer nights and longer days. Ensuring that your hearing health is good can make your summer significantly better.

According to the Hearing Is Living study, 27.6 percent of people agreed that not being able to hear the sounds of nature can be very stressful in daily life.

Travel and Exercise Getting a hearing checkup can benefit more than an enjoyment of nature— it can have an impact on a person’s overall enjoyment of two other key warm-weather activities: travel and exercise. According to the study, people who have addressed their hearing loss enjoy their travels more, have greater flexibility in planning their travels, and make more positive experiences during their travels, with 71 percent of respondents reporting they have “good experiences” when they travel.

Also, those with a hearing aid engage in sports more often than those not wearing a hearing instrument. Not only are the benefits of exercise abundant, but 64.6 percent of study respondents said

When hearing loss is no longer an issue, it’s easier to socialize. that when hearing loss is no longer an issue, it’s easier to socialize.

Quality of Life Improvement Eighty-three percent said that their general quality of life has improved after addressing their hearing loss; also, 54.9 percent of those who have been checked and addressed their hearing loss agree that having a hearing aid makes it easier to do what they like in their free time.

Among respondents with moderate to severe hearing loss, owners of hearing aids find it easier to relax, are more able to adapt to different situations, feel less bored, and have less difficulties concentrating. ST

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What’s Happening Around Town…

Technology Classes The Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle will help adults get connected with a series of free technology classes in July. Upcoming programs include: • Apple/Android workshop: 11 A.M. to 1 P.M., Monday, July 2.

• Social networking websites: 2 to 3:30 P.M., Thursday, July 5.

• Introduction to computers and the Internet: 2 to 4 P.M., Tuesday, July 10.

• Nook workshop: 10 A.M. to NOON, Thursday, July 12.

• Kindle workshop: 11 A.M. to 1 P.M., Monday, July 16.

• Advanced computers and Internet: 2 to 4 P.M., Tuesday, July 24.

Participants are asked to bring fully charged laptops and e-readers and cables. Ten laptops are available for people who don’t have one. The library has free Wi-Fi throughout the building.

Reservations are required and may be made by calling 386-322-5152, ext. 28.

Free Caregiver’s Day Need a break from caregiving? First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing free Caregiver’s Day Out that includes food, fun, and special attention for care receivers. The days are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Thurs., July 14; Thurs., Aug. 9; and Sat., Sept.

15 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. For information, call Sherry at 386-677-3581, ext. 311. This is a wonderful opportunity for caregivers to have a break and know that their loved ones are being cared for.

Foot Pain Workshop Learn how to improve the flexibility of your feet and strengthen weak hips, ankles, and foot muscles. Workshop presented by Sarah Thomas, PT on Mon., June 25 from 5:30–7 P.M. The fee is $10, but if you bring a friend you both attend free! To reserve your spot, call today to 386-257-2672.

Happy Wanderers Local walking clubs of the American Volkssport Association host organized walks throughout the United States. The walks are non-competitive and follow pre-determined routes, making them an excellent activity for the whole family.

It encourages physical activity and appreciation of history and the outdoors. They are designed for people of all ages and levels of physical fitness. To learn more about the times and dates for Volusia County walks, call please Marvin Stokes, President at 386-788-4026 or e-mail: marvst717@cfl.rr.com

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Learning, Living & Laughing Series Bishop’s Glen, 900 LPGA Blvd., Holly Hill has a series of free seminars during the month of July. Topics include: Wellness Chats on Fri., July 6 at 11 A.M.; Veterans Aid And Attendance Benefits on Wed., July 11 at 6 P.M.; Caregiver Support Group on Wed., July 18 at 1:30 P.M.; Keep Your Home vs. Moving To A Retirement Community on Fri., July 20 at 11 A.M.; Outpatient Therapy Presentation on Mon., July 23 at 11 A.M.; Parkinson’s Meeting on Wed., July 25 at 2 P.M.; and the Holly Hill Chamber presents Meet The Candidates For Holly Hill City Government on Tue., July 31 at 7 P.M. RSVP to 386-226-9110.

Outreach Dinner Open Arms is an outreach ministry for the blind and visually impaired in the Daytona Beach area. You are invited to a free dinner, fellowship and a program being offered at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona, on the second Saturday of every month from 4–6 P.M. Please call the church at 386-767-6542 one week prior to reserve your place.

Pet Vet Cruiser Volusia County’s Pet Vet Cruiser offers free and low-cost spaying and neutering for pets. Residents in unincorporated Volusia County can catch the Pet Vet Cruiser, by appointment, around the county. This Pet Vet Cruiser’s spay and neuter program is based on income and has a sliding-fee scale. Residents seeking free or low-cost pet spaying and neutering must provide proof of income to qualify. Appointments for service are required and can be made from 10 A.M.–3 P.M., Monday through Friday. Sorry, walk-ins are not accepted.

For more information about the ordinance and/or cost, qualifications, or to schedule an appointment for the Pet Vet Cruiser, please call 386-323-3575 (Daytona Beach).

Movies On The Halifax On Friday, July 6 at 8:30 P.M., the City’s Leisure Services Department, The Casements Guild, and The Shoppes of Granada Place, in conjunction with Ormond MainStreet, will present Zookeeper in Rockefeller Gardens. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and come out and enjoy the movie with friends and family! Refreshments will be available for purchase. Moving Rating for Zookeeper is a PG. Parents are urged to use “parental guidance.”

Parkinson’s Meeting The Parkinson Association of Greater Daytona Beach is pleased to announce that Certified KeenFit Instructor Sheila R. Vidamour will address its association member group. Sheila will be putting on an interactive clinic on the benefits of pole walking to people with Parkinson’s disease. Program participants will have an opportunity to use the poles and get a firsthand understanding of how this type of movement and exercise will directly benefit them. The program will emphasize the pole walking benefits of balance, support, and stability. The event will be held at Bishop’s Glen Retirement Center (auditorium) at 900 LPGA Blvd. in Holly Hill on Wed., June 27 from 2 to 3:30 P.M. Seating is limited — reservations are required. To RSVP or for more information on this or other upcoming Parkinson Association events and meetings, please contact Vince Kinsler at 386-676-6375.

Ormond Trolley Tours Treat your July 4th out of town guest to a historical bus tour on Sat., July 7.

Each two-hour tour introduces you to more than 30 historical buildings and sites that have made Ormond Beach what it is today. The climate-controlled trolley makes stops at the Fairchild Oak, Ormond Indian Burial Mound, historic homes, and the Three Chimneys Sugar Mill Ruins with a knowledgeable tour guide interpreting the sites. Adults are $20, and children (7–12) $7. Tours begin at the Casements parking lot, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach. Reservations required, seating is limited; call the Trust office, 386-677-7005.

Support Group Alzheimer's Support The A.C.E.S. (Alzheimer's Caregiver Education & Support) offer caregivers support and practical care suggestions and tips for everyday living. The group meets the 2nd Saturday each month at Our Lady Of Lourdes, 201 University Blvd., Daytona Beach. For information, call 386-214-3833.

Grief Support Group You don’t have to grieve alone, there is help for you. There is a grief support group for New Smyrna Beach and the surrounding areas that meets at the NSB Library at 1001 S. Dixie Hwy. the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 1:30–3 P.M. Anyone who has lost a loved one is welcome to join this group. For more information, call 386-426-2633 or 386-428-6458 and leave a message.

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his is the first anniversary of a singing group that began performing for veterans—always once a month and always on Thursday.

These gals love to sing and, considering that they are busy in all other facets of their lives, they save Thursdays for rehearsals or performances. The group could have chosen to be called something like Thursday Live but instead chose the name Company G as a take-off on one of the Andrew Sisters songs, the Bugle Boy Of Company B. Company G’s selection of songs are taken from old favorites that were popular during WWII to now… patriotic as well as ‘never-to-be-forgotten’ songs that are etched in memory and encourage audiences to join in and sing along.

During the holiday season last year, other known singers and friends were included in their performances to the delight of all.

After a while, the group acquired a terrific pianist and took time to re-program their plans. This has been in progress for several weeks and now, even though in the midst of summer, when each person had vacation plans, there have always been enough singers to deliver “songs remembered from times spent in defense of our country.”

Feeling good about having a fine accompanist—Betty Bond—Company G began planning visits to nursing homes. Their first was to Riviera, where they were so warmly welcomed.

The group will be performing on June 28th minus the singer who does the ‘bird calls.’ Sue will be at Shand’s Hospital having corrective surgery done on her hip replacement. We all wish her 100 percent success and hope she will be able to pitch her walker upon her return.

Volusia County is filled with talented groups. There’s a jazz trio with Norm Hoffman on piano, George Sword on acoustic bass, and Herb Lubansky on percussion

You Name It …by Kitty Maiden

that plays once a month at the Wine Bank.

(Their next engagement is July 14).

Company G is happily celebrating their first anniversary and are making the group available for nursing homes throughout the area. After all Music is what feelings sound like. ST The group is open to additional singers who are available for rehearsals and performances on Thursdays. If you are a singer who would like join a group that truly enjoys spending time together among friends, just give Joyce a call at 386-3223964 and she will give you the details.

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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By far, the most common cause of vertigo in people over 65 is benign positional dizziness that occurs while the person is bending over, looking up, and lying down. It has been reported that balance related falls account for more than one-half of the accidental deaths among the elderly.

The utricle is lined with nerve filaments, beneath a sticky pad of crystals. During the normal aging process the gravity-sensing crystals, called otoliths, are released from the utricle and work their way into the semicircular canal, where they float in fluid, head movements cause the otoliths to stimulate nerve endings, which results in vertigo. Once other causes of dizziness have been eliminated, he can proceed immediately with canalith repositioning.

The condition is treated by a simple in-office maneuver where the patient’s head is tilted in several positions in such a way as to remove this debris from the fluid in the inner ear.

Canalith repositioning is a highly effective treatment and can be easily repeated if dizziness returns or is not completely eliminated the first time.

Dr. Katz also treats people with balance problems. Way too often, people are told “you’re getting older, what do you expect?” But it is not a normal part of aging to lose your balance.

Certain antibiotics or viral infections can damage the balance nerves leaving individuals with an insecure feeling when walking, especially when stepping off a curb, walking on an uneven surface like pebbles or lawns and walking in the dark.

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My Neighbor Is A Cannibal

by Peggy Goldtrap

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y neighbor is a cannibal, not that there’s anything wrong with that. I mean, as long as he keeps his yard mowed, his hedges trimmed, and picks up after his dog, I don’t have any problem. Speaking of the yard, he has the most beautiful, most abundant roses I’ve ever seen—says he feeds a special booster he mixes in his garage— bone meal, I think.

Hey, it’s a free country. Who am I to tell him he has to be a non-cannibal in order to be accepted. Live and let live, as long as he keeps his distance and doesn’t try to recruit my kids into his cannibal lifestyle.

I don’t know how he became a cannibal. Don’t know if he chose the cannibal lifestyle, or was influenced by an older cannibal or if his cannibalism came through his bloodline. Cannibalism could be genetics I don’t know, I’m not an expert so I’m not qualified to decide. Don’t care, either, as long as he keeps baking those delicious Christmas cookies for us, I’m full of good will.

Mind you, I’ve never seen him practicing cannibalism in public. For all I know he’s a born-again cannibal or maybe dabbling in cannibalism was a one-time thing while in college. Not my problem. If he wants to be a cannibal behind closed doors and with other consenting cannibals, who am I to judge?

You’d never know the guy was a cannibal. He washes his car on the weekend, and goes to work on Monday—he’s a small businessman. Fast food, I think! I don’t ask and he doesn’t tell. The way the world looks at cannibalism today is not the way it used to be, so there’s a lot to digest about the topic of cannibalism.

His partner is active in the PTA, the kids are in Scouts, and he is always at the school fundraisers. Overall, he’s a great neighbor. I’ve seen people coming, and going so he must have a lot of friends. Don’t know if they’re of the cannibal persuasion, but I know for a fact, a couple of them are vegetarians.

Wonder what a cannibal serves vegetarians or vice-versa?

People are people, that’s my philosophy… they come in all sizes and shapes and tastes. Some are tough on the outside, but tender within, some are hardboiled, salty, and pickled half the time.

Regardless, it’s not my part to divide people into halves and halve-nots.

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Despite any lingering prejudice I might have about the political and social consequences of cannibalism, I don’t want to go back to the dark ages when cannibals were shunned, bullied, or forced into seclusion. This is the age of enlightenment when a cannibal can freely and openly declare: I am cannibal and I am proud.

Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap

Like I said, as long as my neighbor behaves himself, pays his taxes, and votes—preferably for my party—and laughs at my tongue-in-cheek jokes, I have no objection to him living on my street. Just don’t invite me over for barbecue. ST

George and Peggy Goldtrap are both actors, speakers, and writers living in Ormond By The Sea. Contact them at georgegoldtrap@gmail.com

Celebrating The 4th Of July Special to Seniors Today

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t is time to celebrate the July 4 holiday with family and friends. Enjoy a day of cooking outdoors, swimming, and fireworks in the great weather while celebrating the United States and Independence Day. To see a fireworks display in or around Volusia County, try one of the following: On Wednesday, July 4, from 4 to 10 P.M., the Star Spangled 4th Of July Celebration Concert at the Datyona Beach Pier will feature the sounds of the Jim Miller Orchestra, with swing, classical, big band, and jazz music, followed by a big fireworks display.

July 4th in Lake Helen, fireworks will be at Royal Park starting at 9 P.M. Events will be going on all day around Lake Helen with a parade starting at 10 A.M. There will also be lots of games and a children's bounce house. Those events will start after the parade from noon–3:30 P.M. at Blake Park, 493 S. Lakeview Dr., Lake Helen.

Call 386-228-2121 for more information.

Orange City Fireworks And Fun Celebration is scheduled Saturday, June 30th.

There is no doubt that this community event will top the previous in excitement, fun, and amusement. The event will be held from 4 to 9:30 P.M. (fireworks begin at 9 P.M.) at Valentine Park, located at 1511 W. French Ave., with a range of festivities including: a pie-eating contest, children’s th

games, inflatable’s, rock wall, bungee jump, a live DJ, fireworks spectacular, and much more! For information, call 386-775-5410.

July 4th in Deltona, fireworks will start at dusk at the Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex, 1200 Saxon Blvd., Deltona. The city is providing complementary shuttle bus service from Deltona City Hall from 5-11 P.M. Call 386-878-8100 for information.

July 4th in Edgewater, fireworks start at dusk at the George R. Kennedy Park. Call 386-424-2445 for more information.

July 4th in Ormond Beach, fireworks start at 9:30 at the river just south of the Granada Bridge. Food and drinks will be available along with musical entertainment and dancing starting at 6 P.M. Call 386-676-3241 for more information.

July 4th in Port Orange, fireworks start at 9 P.M. There will be music and entertainment starting at 5:30 P.M. and leading up to the fireworks show at 2000 City Center Cir., Ormond Beach. Call 386-5065851 for information.

The City of Palm Coast will present an Independence Day event in Central Park on July 3rd. Food and fun begins at 4 P.M., with a tailgate and picnic, featuring musical entertainment and food vendors. A spectacular fireworks display at 9:30 P.M. Central Park is located 1⁄2 mile north of Flagler Palm Coast High School at Bulldog Drive. Contact Lisa Gardner for more information: 386-986-2341. ST

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Disaster Survival For Older Adults

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t’s here again! Hurricane season began June 1 and runs through November 30.

While weather disasters are part of life, being prepared gives us the best chance of survival. Everyone, young and old alike, find hurricanes and storms hard to handle but they create special challenges for older adults and those who care for them. In addition to having a basic plan and disaster supply kit available, you may need to make special plans. The following are some additional things you may need to think of.

Write Down: Emergency information contact list and transportation plan Detailed medical information that includes medications, dosages, special instructions, and locations of medications Special dietary needs List of doctors, relatives and friends to notify if you are injured. Be sure to include their addresses and phone numbers List any medical devices, including styles and makes, and serial numbers A detailed description of your normal daily routine Actions that cause you extra pain, anxiety, or distress Medical insurance and Medicare cards The location of the special needs evacuation centers nearest you and directions to get there from your home Other pets care and handling information

If you have a service animal, how to handle and care for them If you are dependent on life-sustaining treatment such as dialysis, know the location and availability of additional centers

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Life …by Kathy M. Bryant Additional actions to take before a storm hits could make the aftermath easier on you and increase your chances of survival are: Let people know how they can help you and where you keep emergency supplies Give a trusted person a key to your house Get on the city or county emergency information management list of people with disabilities to they can check on you quickly.

Be sure to inform them if you decide to leave your home and where you will be Notify your utility company if you need electricity to operate medical equipment Be sure to wear medical alert bracelets Keep extra medications, eyeglasses, hearing aid batteries, wheelchair batteries, and oxygen supplies on hand Planning ahead now may make the difference between being a survivor or not. ST Kathy M. Bryant is with the Volusia County Extension Office. For further information, call 386-822-5778.

New Compassionate Allowances Special to Seniors Today

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n April, Social Security announced 52 new Compassionate Allowances conditions to the growing list of severe medical conditions that qualify for expedited medical decisions.

The new conditions include many neurological disorders, cancers, and other rare diseases.

The Compassionate Allowances initiative is a way of quickly identifying diseases and other medical conditions that invariably qualify as disabled based on minimal medical information. Compassionate Allowances allow Social Security to quickly identify the most obviously disabled individuals for allowances based on objective medical information that we can obtain quickly.

The announcement of 52 new conditions, effective in August, will increase the total number of Compassionate Allowances conditions to 165. That list continues to grow as Social Security, the National Institutes of Health, and a number of patient organizations help identify new conditions that clearly warrant quick approvals.

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Social Security develops the list of Compassionate Allowances conditions from information received at public outreach hearings, comments received from the disability community, counsel of medical and scientific experts, and research with the National Institutes of Health.

Also, we consider which conditions are most likely to meet our definition of disability. ST For more information on the Compassionate Allowances initiative, please visit www.socialsecurity.gov/compass ionateallowances

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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It's time for the bold and beautiful Bovine to shake off past and shape up with new ideas for the future. This could surprise some folks, but they'll soon adjust.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Those nagging new doubts about an upcoming decision should alert you to step back (at least temporarily) so you can reassess its impact from a new perspective.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) That unpleasant situation you hoped would go away by itself needs immediate attention before it affects an upcoming decision. Expect your supporters to rally.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You're moving up and away from recent setbacks. Remain cautious about finances.

An exercise in thrift helps cushion a possible money squeeze.

VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) You're still dealing with overtones of pessimism that cause you to doubt your ability to make some needed changes.

The negative pressures will ease.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) There could be some fallout from the way you handled a recent family problem. Those who know that you were right won't hesitate to step in on your behalf.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Financial strains ease by week's end. Meanwhile, focus on cultivating that new relationship if you hope to have it blossom into something more meaningful.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Health matters once again dominate the week. Be careful not to ignore recurrences of an old problem. An almostforgotten commitment resurfaces.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) The emergence of an unusual selfish streak could dismay those close to you.

Defy it—don't justify it—so you can become your gracious self again.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb.18) Reassess your decision to stay with the status quo. It might seem like the sensible thing to do, but changes around you could make that choice a risky one.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Move decisively but cautiously when dealing with a delicate personal matter. The fewer mistakes you make, the less likely that the problem will recur. ST

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3. Avoid remaining in the same position for more than 30 minutes—get up and stretch.

4. Stretch frequently throughout the day, at least three times. Stretching helps release waste products from your muscles while providing oxygen through increased blood flow to your muscles.

5. Swim. Strengthening your abdominal and back muscles decreases injury, which can be done without straining your neck while swimming.

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July 2012 Friday July 6 11 am

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People who have difficulty managing stress are not only at risk of low self-esteem, helplessness, anxiety and depression, they may also have a tougher time fighting illness and disease. People who learn to maintain an optimistic attitude may not only avoid depression, they may actually improve their physical health.

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Wednesday July 11 6 pm

Are You A Veteran Or The Spouse Of A Veteran (Living Or Deceased)? You May Be Eligible For A Special Veterans Pension. Veterans Aid And Attendance Benefit Presentation.

A Presentation for Families of Wartime Veterans and Surviving Spouses. Understanding Veterans Administration benefits, the application process, eligibility, and which benefits you are entitled to as a veteran.

Beverly Murphy, Generation Financial The American Association of Wartime Veterans

Wednesday July 18 1:30 pm*

Caregiver Support Group Stressed, Tired, Overwhelmed?

Learn ways to decrease stress; balance the mind, body, and daily activities; reduce feelings of guilt; and to take care of you. Meet other caregivers just like you.

Michelle Jones, Bishop's Glen Retirement Community Liz Knowlton, VITAS Innovative Hospice Care (Please bring your loved one and Bishop's Glen will care for them)

Friday July 20 11 am

Learn the Facts on Keeping Your Home vs. Moving to a Retirement Community Understand the full cost of owning a home vs. living in a retirement community. Have you been caught off guard by expenses lately? Do you know the true cost of owning a house in 2012?

Have you considered all the budget expenses for your home ? What are the possible risks of staying in your home? Discover how to make savvy business decisions, and to plan strategies for your next move.

Mike Pepin, Realtor/Broker, Pepin Real Estate

Monday July 23 11 am

Outpatient Therapy Presentation on Physical, Occupational Physical, Occupational.

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Aegis Therapies provides clinical excellence in physical, occupational, and speech language therapies. In addition, Aegis provides effective therapy programs and tools to maximize functional abilities.

Core Clinical Programs Balance Management-provides the skills necessary to help avoid falls, and reduce the fear of falling.

Pain Management and GEM (Geriatric Enhanced Modalities)treatments include: Electrical Stimulation, Diathermy, Ultrasound, Hot/Cold packs, Infrared Light, and Complimentary Alternatives.

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Dementia Management-focuses on what a person can do and the person's abilities.

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Wednesday July 25 2 pm

Parkinson's Monthly Group Meeting—What Can Occupational Therapy Offer A Parkinson's Patient?

Occupational therapy can help people with Parkinson's Disease stay active in daily life. By improving your skills, showing you different ways to complete tasks, or introducing you to handy equipment, an occupational therapist can help you perform everyday activities with greater ease and satisfaction. An occupational therapist may also recommend making changes to your home or workplace to promote your independence.

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Tuesday July 31 7 pm

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Section B June 22, 2012 Tails From The Front s pet owners, one of our concerns is the health and safety of our pets. One area that is overlooked is the wide variety of everyday items that are poisonous to pets.

Over 100,000 cases of pet poisoning are reported in the U.S. each year. Most cases involve items found in every household.

Human medications are a top cause of pet poison cases. Ibuprofen and Naproxen are common anti-inflammatory medications that can be purchased over the counter, but cause stomach ulcers and kidney failure if ingested by pets. Antidepressant medications cause a wide variety of symptoms in pets,

including vomiting, fever, seizures, and even death if not treated. ADHD medications like Adderall or Ritalin cause life-threatening health problems in pets as well. Some human foods are also toxic to pets. Chocolate is very dangerous for pets, as even a half-ounce can be fatal in smaller pets. Coffee and other caffeinated beverages present similar dangers to animals. Avocados, grapes, and raisins, while considered healthy for humans, should never be consumed by pets. Check with your veterinarian for a list of foods poisonous for pets.

Never place rat, mouse, or bug poison in an area that your pet has access. If a pet eats these items, or eats an animal that has been

exposed to the poison, it can cause severe problems. Keep any other chemicals, out of reach of your pet.

With research and a few minutes of care, you can avoid putting your pet in danger of poisoning. If you ever suspect that your pet has been poisoned call your veterinarian right away. The ASPCA also provides a 24-hour help line at 888-426-4435 (a $65 consultation fee may apply). If any of the poisonous item remains, or if your pet has vomited, collect a sample in case it can help your veterinarian diagnose your pet.

Affordable Dog Obedience Classes Halifax Humane Society is now offering affordable dog obedience training right here

at the shelter. This entire four-week course is just $35 for dogs adopted from HHS, and $45 for other dogs. Classes are currently offered on Saturday mornings. All dogs must be current on all immunizations, and owners must bring a collar, six-foot leash, and treats for their dog to each session.

Taught by Cindi Walsh, ABCDT (Animal Behavior Certified Dog Trainer), the dogtraining classes will allow you to work alongside your dog to learn obedience, proper behavior, and social skills. ST For more details or to sign up for the next class, please contact Halifax Humane Society at 386-274-4703 and press "1" for our adoption lobby.

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My Goomba’s Grand Opening and see what great Italian delights My Special to Seniors Today here were tons of family mem- Goomba’s had to offer. The versatile bers, well wishes from many menu makes it a restaurant that fits the good friends, and an abun- bill for all. You can stop in for pizzas or dance of delicious Italian food heroes, or you can enjoy pasta dishes and wine to dine on at the grand open- and fine Italian meals. There is someing of My Goomba’s, a new restaurant thing for everyone to enjoy in a quaint, family atmosphere. Of course there is a in Ormond Beach.

“It’s hard to believe the day is really Kids Corner on the menu for the younghere” said owner Joe Collazo. When you est goomba in your dinner party. put so much time into making it happen, it becomes surreal when the day actually arrives. Of course I quickly came to reality when it was time to start prepping and cooking so everything would be perfect for our guest!”

So how did My Goomba's become a dream come true? After years of experience in the restaurant business with both Joe and his wife, Margo, and working hard to raise their four children, the Celebrating the grand opening are Collazos decided it was time to ven(L to R) Nick, Margo, holding Anthony, ture out on their own. “The restaurant and Joe Collazo; Bonnie Schillinger, business is hard work and long hours.

David Schillinger, Matthew Nickles, We decided if we were going to put that Ben Nickles, Angelica, and Jo Jo Collazo. much heart and soul into something we As one diner was overheard saying, should make it our own,” Collazo said.

“This exceeds my expectations. This is truly delicious Italian food at an exceptional value. I would definitely come back for the Stuffed Chicken Al Forno and my husband thinks the Pollo Alfredo is to die for. I certainly won’t need to be cooking Italian food at home any more.”

Joe Collazo describes My Goomba's as The Italian Cheers! That is the feeling you'll have from the moment you walk in! They will ensure they not only Joe's most recent experience, a man- deliver the best tasting food and drink aging partner at Carrabba’s Italian Grill but the memorable and personalized here in Daytona Beach, made him a service you deserve. “I want every perfect entrepreneur for a local restau- Goomba (friend in Italian) to leave here rant. He has amassed a delicious col- having an awesome dining experience!”

Visit My Goombas, 298 S. Nova Rd., lection of family recipes, the support of friends throughout the community, and Ormond Beach. Hours are of operation the strong determination of his large are Sunday–Thursday, 11 A.M. to 10 P.M. and Friday and Saturday from 11 A.M. family to support the business.

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Q: I have a brass bed that I've been told is more than a century old. Any information you can provide me would be appreciated.

—Susan, Danville, VA A: I examined the picture you sent, and your brass bed appears to be from the Victorian era. It was probably manufactured between 1890 and about 1915.

Most beds of this type generally sell in the $350 to $650 range, depending on condition and demand. *** Q: I have a Springfield Model 1863 rifle that was used by a family member during the Civil War. Can you tell me more about this firearm?

—Steve, Cottonwood, AZ A: It was a percussion rifle musket made by the National Armory in Springfield, Illinois. According to Warman's Civil War Weapons by Graham Smith, the Model 1861 was such a success that both Springfield and private contractors rushed to produce as many rifles as they could. Since the Union couldn't interrupt production to intro-

duce a new design, they slightly modified it, and it was sold as a Springfield Model 1863. This is a highly desirable Civil War weapon. To determine its value, you should consult a competent arms dealer. *** Q: I have an umbrella stand that was made by the Roseville Pottery Company in about 1915. It is in the Mostique pattern.

—Ron, Alton, IL A: According to Warman's Roseville Pottery by Mark F. Moran, most pieces had textured glazes of gray or tan, and many are not marked. I could not find an umbrella stand in this guide, but typical prices for this pattern are $350 to $450 for a wall pocket; a jardiniere, $110 to $140; and a matched pair of vases, $325 to $350. ST

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John Kennedy Toole

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utterfly In The Typewriter: The Tragic Life of John Kennedy Toole is the intriguing story of John Kennedy Toole, a New Orleans-based writer who with a single novel helped change the face of modern American fiction.

After studying English at Columbia University and teaching at the University of Southwestern Louisiana, Toole accepted a position at Hunter College, where, at age 22, he was the school's youngest professor. In 1961, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and stationed in Puerto Rico. There, he began work on what would be his masterpiece, a novel titled A Confederacy Of Dunces.

Following his discharge, Toole returned to New Orleans and began submitting his manuscript to publishers, including Robert Gottlieb, a senior editor at Simon and Schuster. After numerous rejections and troubled by paranoia and depression, Toole committed suicide on an inconspicuous road outside of Biloxi, Mississippi, in March 1969.

He was 31 years old.

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Toole's unpublished work might have remained forgotten had it not been for his rather determined mother, Thelma Toole. She spent the next five years trying to find a publisher. She badgered Walker Percy, a faculty member at Loyola University in New Orleans, to read it, and when he finally did he was dumbfounded by how good Toole's work was.

Three years later, A Confederacy of Dunces was published by Louisiana State University Press with a first printing of 2,500 copies. The book quickly attracted international acclaim.

In 1981, 12 years after his tragic suicide, Toole was posthumously awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his novel. To date, the book has sold more than 2 million copies and been translated into two dozen languages. Many believe it is an American masterpiece.

In Butterfly In The Typewriter, biographer Cory MacLauchlin builds a convincing case that Toole's life is one of the most compelling stories in American literary history. ST Books reviewed in this column are available at your local bookstore.

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What I Learned From Squirrels

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ave you ever just sat and watched squirrels? I don’t know it for fact, but I believe that squirrels are nature’s best problem solvers.

The neighborhood squirrels and I are in an ongoing battle to see who can outsmart the other—so far I’m losing.

No matter how difficult I make it for them to get to the bird feeder, they figure some way to steal the bird seed. I’ve tried almost everything, but they seem to have a second sense about robbing my bird feeder.

I’ve tried metal flashing. That worked until they figured a way around the flashing. I even suspended the feeder from a very thin rope hung from a limb in the middle of my yard about ten feet from the limb and ten feet from the ground. There were no trees around for them to jump from, I just knew I had outsmarted the frisky rascals.

Oh, was I wrong. By the way, I realized that squirrels can work in pairs or threesomes when necessity demands some cooperation. I’m not exactly sure how they did it, but I happened to come around the corner of the house one afternoon and one squirrel was hanging on the limb where the rope was tied. It looked to me like he was swinging the bird feeder toward the tree trunk where his two buddies were waiting to pounce on the feeder, but I startled them and they scurried away. I conceded defeat and finally gave up on trying to keep squirrels out of the bird feeder. I figured it was a lose-lose situation for me and who wants to be outsmarted by a squirrel.

Last week I saw a squirrel digging a small hole in the backyard. I watched him bury an acorn about two inches deep. I didn’t think too much about it until I realized that it’s summer and there are no fresh acorns on the trees. Where did he get the acorn from, I thought? While I was doing all of this brainstorming I caught sight of the squirrel again. This time he was digging up an acorn. He took his freshly dug up acorn across the yard and reburied it.

There may be a lesson here I thought, as I watched him repeat the process a couple of times. Squirrels are smart aren’t they?

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be a bad idea to follow the squirrel’s lead, you reckon?

I’ll tell you something else we can learn from squirrels. They have good work ethics, but they also know how to play. Squirrels, it seems to me, know how to have good time. That’s important I think. You need a

Horse Sense …by Byron Spires good mixture of work and play in your life. Squirrels are interesting to say the least, but they are not invincible. I saw one scampering across a power line, lose his footing, and fall 20 feet to the ground.

He didn’t get up and run off. Another one of our furry friends ran in front of my car yesterday. He changed directions four or five times before finally darting under my wheels. I missed him or he missed me, I’m not sure exactly what happened, but I flinched waiting on the thump that never came. I looked in the rear view mirror and watched as he shot up a nearby tree. He was lucky, because our streets are proof that not all of the squirrels can make the right split-second decision.

Another lesson I thought. Sometimes you just need a little luck. ST

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

King’s Sudoku

Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down, and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine.

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Moderate Challenging Hoo Boy!

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Silver Alert Program

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n 80-year-old woman suffering from the infirmities of age drives off from her home in Sarasota County. In a mentally confused state, she ends up on I-4 near DeBary, where a truck driver spots the vehicle driving erratically and contacts law enforcement. Less than 10 minutes later, an officer stops the vehicle and the driver is brought to the safety of a mental health center for evaluation and treatment.

An 82-year-old Deltona man with Alzheimer’s Disease drives away from his Deltona home on his way to a medical appointment in Orange City. The man never makes it to his appointment, and about 12 hours later, an officer recovers the man—confused but in good physical condition—at a convenience store in Altamonte Springs. The man’s son picks up his father and takes him home, safe and sound.

Fortunately, both incidents had happy endings. They also have something else in common. Thankfully, both incidents represent success stories for Florida’s Silver Alert program.

Much like the older and better known Amber Alert program that quickly publicizes the search for abducted children,

Florida’s Silver Alert program is a coordinated plan to immediately broadcast information regarding missing elders with dementia or other cognitive impairment.

From The Sheriff

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Launched last October, the Silver Alert program is a critically important tool for quickly finding missing seniors and bringing them safely home.

The statewide program provides a means for the rapid sharing of information with the public, including the broadcasting of vehicle descriptions to motorists through the activation of dynamic message signs. This is a program with proven results.

With more than 4.3 million residents age 60 and older living in Florida, the state’s Silver Alert program helps bring about the safe recovery of missing seniors. Florida’s Silver Alert Program is just one more way that law enforcement helps ensure the safety and protection of our seniors. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is proud to be a participating partner. ST

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Favorite Foods Our Trips Are easy, affordable, & Fun! Jul. 27 • Shopping Orlando Style! Mall of Millennia, Outlets IKEA! $39.

Aug. 5 • Farndale Townswomen's Guild Murder Mystery!

Titusville Playhouse. $69.

Aug. 17 • Cirque Du Soleil, Disney Downtown w/lunch at Sweet Tomatoes included. $139.

Sept. 7 • Florida Carriage Museum & the Villages for shopping, dining, and concert. $69.

Sept. 21 • Quilt Fest in Jacksonville! W/lunch. $59.

Sept. 25-28 • Amtrakʼs Silver Meteor to Charleston. Gullah Tour, Kings Street Shopping, Historic Drayton Hall, City Market, & Charleston Tea Plantation. $549.

Oct. 5 • Viva Italia! Coffee Series w/Jacksonville Symphony.

Meet the Maestrol. $79.

Oct. 10-11 • Mid-week Getaway in Charming Jekyll Island! $249.

Oct. 23–27 • Oktoberfest in Helen, GA. So much to do you'll our need a flyer to see it all! $499.

Oct. 30 • Haunted Florida! Micanopy & Gainesville ghosts! $65.

Nov. 3 • Amtrak to Winter Park. Your choice: Scenic Boat Cruise or Morse Museum. $69 or $79.

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Rhubarb-Orange Dumplings

by Steven J. Austin

W

hen you combine two old-time favorites (rhubarb and dumplings) in with new-time cooking convenience, you create magic!

3

⁄4 cup unsweetened orange juice Sugar substitute to equal 14 table spoons sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups finely chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb 1 1⁄3 cups reduced-fat biscuit baking mix 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

1. In an 8-by-8-inch glass microwavable baking dish, combine 1⁄4 cup orange juice, sugar substitute to equal 3⁄4 cup sugar, and flour. Stir in rhubarb. Microwave on HIGH (100 percent power) for 5 to 6 minutes or until mixture is thickened, stir in 3 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine baking mix, remaining sugar substitute to equal 2 tablespoons sugar,

Test Your Memory

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2. What instrument does Ginger Baker play? Bonus: How did he get the name Ginger?

3. Name the group that released Wasted Years.

4. Afternoon Delight was a Number 1 hit for which group?

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and remaining 1⁄2 cup orange juice. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into hot mixture to form 6 dumplings. Evenly sprinkle walnuts over top. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 4 to 6 minutes or until dumplings are no longer doughy.

Let set for 2 to 3 minutes. Evenly divide into 6 servings. ST

5. In what year were 78-rpm records last released? When did the small 45rpm become popular?

6. What is the Deuce Coupe ballet?

Who provided the music for it?

Answers 1. Wizzard, in 1973. The song was covered in 1977 by Flash Cadillac And The Continental Kids.

2. Peter Edward Ginger Baker plays drums. He picked up the nickname Ginger because of his red hair.

3. Iron Maiden, in 1986. It ended up being the band's only Number 1 U.S. rock chart hit.

4. The Starland Vocal Band, in 1976.

They picked up two Grammys, and parlayed that win into a short-run summer television show the next year.

5. 1960. 33-rpm vinyl albums became popular. Small 45-rpm single-song records rose to popularity in the 1950s.

6. Deuce Coupe is an avant-garde ballet by choreographer Twyla Tharp, set entirely to the music of the Beach Boys, commissioned in 1973 by the Joffrey Ballet. ST

This Is A Hammer Attic Vents Present A Pesky Problem

by Samantha Mazzotta Q: Recently, I found that sparrows had built a nest not just under the eaves of my house, but inside the crawlspace under the roof. I had pest control remove the nest, and now I plan to seal up any gaps or openings under the eaves or leading into the attic. How best do I go about this?

—John C., Framingham, MA A: You don't want to seal up every opening in the attic and crawlspace area, as many of the openings play an important role in maintaining the health of your home.

The spaces between the exterior and interior living area of a house—attics, crawlspaces, the gaps between the outside wall and the interior framing and drywall—make up what's known as a home's envelope. Airflow into and out of this envelope is as important as the other components you'll often find inside, such as insulation.

Home plans usually provide for open vents spaced around the exterior of the house, which allow air to flow naturally into and out of the envelope. This constantly moving air keeps the space between your living area and the outside of the house from getting too hot or too cold, and more importantly, keeps moisture from becoming a problem. Excess humidity within the enve-

lope can, over time, cause some very expensive problems, including mold.

Of course, you don't want pests using these vents to move into your home, because they, too, can cause quite a bit of damage.

To protect the crawlspace and the health of your home, find and note all of the openings and vents in the eaves and soffits, the crawlspace and attic, and the basement or lower crawlspace of your home. Note the condition of each: is a vent in place? Is there just an opening with no protective vent? Or does the opening look like a damaged area rather than an intentionally placed opening?

Once you have that diagram, then you can purchase what you need to install proper vent covers that will enable airflow while discouraging pests, and repair any exterior damage before interior damage becomes a problem.

Even with protective measures in place, you still will need to inspect the area at least twice a year, typically spring and fall, for evidence of animals or other pests trying to make your home their home. ST Send your questions or tips to ask@ thisisahammer.com or write This Is a Hammer, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

Chicken Soup For The S oul A Mother’s Love Of Gardening

I

am the daughter of a master gardener.

My mother kneels, dirty, digging, knowing not only where to plant and what, but why. Each spring and summer she nurtures the relationship of soil and seed and sun. Some years I watch, wondering at the work—the weeds and water and endless cultivation of earth. I marvel at the transformation she culls from the depths of half-dead potted plants salvaged from the clearance rack at the nursery. I don't understand this garden, this patient plucking and pruning for fleeting beauty. I don't understand her.

My mother tried to include me despite my disinterest in gardening. She bought me an orchid to grow inside. I photographed it and soon forgot it. Each February and March she left the catalogs out where I could browse them, knowing I loved the roses and irises best. Still, I was indifferent.

Gardening was her passion: her dirt, her insects, and her identity... not mine.

This year I turned 24, the age my mother was when she married my father. I envision her then as a young woman, free-spirited, with her soft brown eyes concealing a spark.

Now I see her in her early 80s, wearing polyester and big-rim glasses that she puts away when she sings, her voice carrying across

the living room she shares with my father.

—a husband who loves her beyond this world, so deeply he'd ask twice for her hand.

This year I go to my parents' lake house, where they are readying the rooms and grounds for rental. My mother is gardening; I grab gloves and stand next to her, not knowing plant from weed. I begin to yank the dandelions from the ground, the only weed I recognize as such. She smiles and points out another weed, explaining its invasive roots run as a vine under the surface. As we work, she tells me of dividing plants and the miracle of yielding four or five from one. She shows me how to loosen the root ball at the base of the plant to encourage it to grow; tells me how you have to release the roots to teach them to spread.

As I watch my mother at home in her garden I finally understand. I am the daughter of a master gardener. My mother digs deeply through the soil as she cultivates her spirit, her perfectionism put to bed with the bulbs and blossoms, her desire to nurture fulfilled in the foliage of a variegated hosta. She is a master gardener, and her hands have left her heart in the earth and in the roots—and in me. ST Visit: www.chickensoup.com

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Do Your Work For The Sheer Delight

I

cannot remember the speaker but I wrote something that summarized his thought, “You are a novelist when you have written a novel. Getting published is beside the point. You’re an actor when you act, an artist when you make art. Set economics aside. If you pour yourself into it for the sheer delight of creating characters and moving them around, someone will want to share your delight.”

That’s exactly what all creative work is: sharing delight. To dwell on the economics of marketing your work will freeze all your creative machinery. You cannot write, paint, sculpt, or turn out any creative product when you are dwelling on how you will market it, how much you will charge for it and, a hundred other monkey mind questions.

You may say, “Why create something if you don’t have a marketing plan?

What good will it do you if you create it? You’re living in a dream world!”

That’s right. Creativity is living in a dream world! A world where you constantly dream up the ideas and projects you want to do. You must get lost in them. You must live these dreams.

You can’t fret over marketing.

The first songs I wrote were so exciting. I would finish one and have a dozen ideas for new hooks and titles backed up in my song idea book. It was one of the happiest, most exciting times of my life.

Then I moved to Nashville. I got caught up in all the business angles. I knew how much you were likely to make off a number one song. I knew about radio and TV royalties and record sale royalties. Before long, my writing slowed down to a snail’s pace.

I remember driving home one night and being depressed. I made a definite decision that night and it was simple:

I will write for the pure pleasure the rest of my life.

I remember Dolly Parton saying something like this: “I am going to write songs and sing and make records even if no one wants to release them. I will sell them out of the trunk of my car if I have to.”

My Sunday Journal …by Dalton Roberts

That’s the kind of decision we must make. To throw ourself into the delight of doing our own thing. Emerson was right when he said, “Your calling is in your talents,” I do not want to exit this life if I haven’t done my best with the talents I have been given. So look upon the creative work you have been gifted to do as your God-given calling and don’t ever think twice about not doing it.

Isn’t it a delight to have the honor of a calling?

Neither am I just talking about songwriters, novelists, painters, and all those we too narrowly classify as “creative people.” No matter what you are talented to do, you can be creative.

I keep remembering a epitaph on a British tombstone: “Here lies John Smyth who cobbled shoes in this town 40 years to the glory of God.” Whatever you do, do it for the glory of God and the joy and you will never lack for inspiration. Your work will be a sharing of your delight. ST

Mail comments to Dalton Roberts, 3327 Roberts Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37416. You may enjoy Dalton’s website at www.daltonroberts.com

Acupuncture And Neuropathy

A

ccording to Mayo Clinic, neuropathy is nerve damage to the peripheral nervous system which causes pain and numbness in the hands and feet.

Neuro means nerve and pathy means disease. The pain of neuropathy is described as burning or tingling. Neuropathy has a number of possible causes. It can be a result of toxin exposure, infections, metabolism inefficiency, severe injuries, or diabetes.

Symptoms of neuropathy may include burning sensation, sensitivity to touch, lack of coordination, numbness and tingling in feet or hands, legs and arms, muscle weakness, muscle spasms, muscle paralysis, and sharp pain.

Acupuncture treatments are successful in alleviating symptoms of neuropathy. The Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) sees the human body as an integrated being. It works with vital energies inherent within all living things to promote the body’s ability to heal itself. Smoke cessation is important as cigarette smoke greatly affects circulation, especially in the legs. Eat healthy meals rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Diets rich in anti-inflammatory, unprocessed, and organic foods

support circulation. Drink plenty of water. Hydration is key in circulation.

Massage therapy sessions increase circulation and stimulate nerves.

Acupuncture & Skin Care …by Dr. Lorenzo Phan OMD, A.P.

Acupuncture along with other treatments that induce circulation and nerve stimulation achieve successful results in returning sensations to the neuropathy sufferers’ extremities (hands, feet, arms, and legs). During a treatment, specific acupuncture points are stimulated to balance bioelectric energy circulation and promote the body’s own natural healing abilities. A balance of energy in the body yields mind-body relaxation and optimized physiological functions of the body. The whole procedures last about 20 minutes, during which time patients are very relaxed and comfortable.

Lorenzo Phan is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture Physician at Acupuncture & Skin Care Clinic in Ormond Beach. For further information, please call 386-615-1203.

Pet Care Flying With Your Pet

by Sam Mazzotta

Dear Paw’s Corner: I have to take a trip across the country in about a month, and I hate the thought of leaving my dog Snoops alone, even with a house sitter stopping by. I don't want to put him into a cargo crate and ship him to where I'm going. Can I sneak my dog on board the airplane instead?

—Sign me “Shhhh” in AK Dear Shhh: Why sneak your dog aboard? Some airlines allow very small dogs—those that can fit into a handheld carrier that fits beneath the airline seat in front of you—to fly with their owner. Check with your airline about this option, any additional fees, rules, and restrictions well before your flight.

Under no circumstances should you try to sneak your dog into the passenger cabin. You will be found out, and the complications of your trip will multiply exponentially.

Flying your pet, or with your pet, is a common activity and a common worry for pet owners. Some pet websites list airlines with pet travel policies, such as dogfriendly.com which recently updated

its list. Most interesting is the newly launched airline, Pet Airways (http:// www.petairways.com/), which doesn't fly people at all—just pets (with a human attendant on board to monitor and care for them).

No matter how you decide to get Snoops across the country, follow a few important steps when transporting him.

Make sure his carrier is sturdy and comfortable and includes his favorite toys and blanket. Don't feed him less than five hours before his flight. Give him water two hours before the flight. If you aren't confident in the airline's ability to transport him, consider leaving him with a sitter or at a pet hotel until you return. ST

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Acupuncture For Neck Pain

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eck pain is a prevalent condition—so common, in fact, that the expression a pain in the neck is an oft-used figure of speech.

It can be mild enough so that it is a mere annoyance, or severe enough that it can adversely affect the quality of one's life.

Because of its position and range of motion, and because it plays a vital role in the support of the head, the neck is more subject to injury than any other portion of the spine. While it is much less frequent than back pain, neck pain can occasionally be severe enough to warrant attention from a licensed health professional. Severe neck pain conditions, especially those caused by a condition within the cervical spine such as a bulging disc, herniated disc, cervical stenosis, osteoarthritis, or degenerative disc disease, can keep you awake at night or prevent you from turning your head.

Routine activities like driving or yard work become difficult, if not impossible.

When neck pain becomes unbearable especially when it does not respond to drug therapy, you want answers. Most people will seek non-invasive alternatives before going for surgery as their last resort.

According to recent studies, millions of people now turn to complementary forms of treatment such as acupuncture.

Studies have shown acupuncture to be effective in relieving certain types of neck

pain, particularly those caused by whiplash.

Some studies suggest acupuncture can treat degenerative neck disorders such as ankylosing spondylosis and cervical spondylosis; in many cases, acupuncture has worked for patients whose conditions could not be solved using conventional approaches.

Acupuncture & Physical Therapy Ramon Gutierrez, D.O.M. Acupuncture Physician Acupressure (or pressure applied to acupuncture points without needles) and herbal remedies are sometimes used in conjunction with acupuncture for neck pain.

Applying acupressure to the neck muscles can reduce spasm and lessen pain, leading to a relaxed state and a heightened sense of well-being. Depending on the patient's condition, certain herbal and vitamin supplements can be used to improve circulation and blood flow and ease muscle contraction for pain relief. Furthermore, these remedies can help control factors that drive inflammation which has been established to be a significant source of chronic pain.

For more information, please feel free to call 386-615-4800.

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Strange But True

by Samantha Weaverby

It was American humorist Evan Esar who defined a zoo as “an excellent place to study the habits of human beings.”

If you're planning a trip to New Orleans, you might want to keep in mind the following law: It's illegal in that city to curse a firefighter while he or she is engaged in official duties.

The New York Times Best Seller list was first published on April 9, 1942.

Since that time, only eight authors have managed to have books place Number 1 on both the fiction and nonfiction lists.

Those who have accomplished that feat include the following: Ernest Hemingway, Jimmy Buffett, William Styron, Dr. Seuss, and John Steinbeck.

*** Thought For The Day: “The successful revolutionary is a statesman, the unsuccessful one a criminal.”

—Erich Fromm

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Sudoku Puzzle On Page B-4

America's first vending machines were found in New York City train stations; they dispensed gum. ST

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