Seniors Today Volusia Edition May 27th 2011

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The Flower Of Remembrance In Flanders Fields

by John McCrae In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly.

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We are the dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

This was the poem written

by World War I Colonel John McCrae, a surgeon with Canada’s First Brigade Artillery. It expressed McCrae’s grief over the “row on row” of graves of soldiers who had died on Flanders’ battlefields, located in a region of western Belgium and northern France.

The poem presented a striking image of the bright red flowers blooming among the rows of white crosses and became a rallying cry to all who fought in the First World War. The first printed version of it reportedly was in December 1915, in the British magazine Punch.

McCrae’s poem had a huge impact on two women, Anna E. Guerin of France and Georgia native Moina Michael. Both worked hard to initiate the sale of artificial poppies to help orphans and others left destitute by the war. By the time Guerin estab-

lished the first sale in the U.S., in 1920 with the help of The American Legion, the poppy was well known in the allied countries—America, Britain, France, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand—as the Flower of Remembrance. Proceeds from that first sale went to the American and French Children’s League.

Guerin had difficulty with the distribution of the poppies in early 1922 and sought out Michael for help. Michael had started a smaller-scaled Poppy Day during a YMCA conference she was attending in New York and wanted to use the poppies as a symbol of remembrance of the war. Guerin, called the Poppy Lady of France in her homeland, and Michael, later dubbed The Poppy Princess by the Georgia legislature, went to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) for help. Following its first nationwide distribution of poppies, the VFW adopted the poppy as its official memorial flower in 1922.

However, a shortage of poppies from French manufacturers led to the idea of using unemployed and disabled veterans to produce the artificial flowers.

In 1924, a poppy factory was built in Pittsburgh, PA, providing a reliable source of poppies and a practical means of assistance to veterans. Today, veterans at VA medical facilities and veterans homes help assemble the poppies, which are distributed by veterans service organizations throughout the country.

Donations received in return for these artificial poppies have helped countless veterans and their widows, widowers, and orphans over the years. The poppy itself continues to serve as a perpetual tribute to those who have given their lives for the nation’s freedom. ST

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emorial Day is a federal holiday with no specific date in mind except that it is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day, a special time for commemoration of U.S. soldiers who died in military service.

The very first of these was during the Civil War, with ceremonies being held in order to honor Union soldiers.

In time, following World War I, it became a day to honor Americans who have died in all wars.

Memorial Day is a very solemn occasion with ceremonies held in cities throughout the United States in remembrance of those who gave their lives for our country.

“With Love, Humility, & Gratitude, We The Free Honor The Fallen…” This, the feeling of the city of Ormond Beach representatives as they plan for their 21st annual service to be held Monday, May 30 at 9 A.M. It will once again be at Rockefeller Gardens, across from the Casements. This is the second year at this location. Last year, there were over 2,000 people who came to Ormond Beach for the early service. The bleachers and chairs were filled and many brought their own lawn chairs. Still others made themselves comfortable on the ground. Everything was well planned and came off with such precision, including the fly-over and the hauntingly beautiful music of the band, the Song Of The Coast Chorus and the solo of the bagpipes.

From the massing of colors to the Memorial Flame, it was one of the most impressive services of its kind ever attended.

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Another very special Memorial Day service is held each year by the Veterans Council of Volusia County. It is planned for the pavilion on the grounds of Emory L.Bennett Veterans’ Nursing Home on Mason Avenue in Daytona Beach. This year the ceremony will be at 2 P.M., Monday, May 30 with Chaplain Roger Tiffany as Master of Ceremonies. If weather permits the resident

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veterans, members of the VFW, the American Legion, their friends, family, caregivers and all, will gather at the pavilion for the solemn occasion in remembrance of those who died in defense of our country.

Alternate plans are made in case of rain.

Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer and families busy themselves with cookouts, days at the beach, and road trips.

This sunny feeling, to some folks, lasts until Labor Day. That is true for those who live north of us but we, in Florida, find that the hot weather often lasts through Thanksgiving.

We seem to measure our lives from one memorable occasion to the other… from one holiday to another… from winter to summer. The recent weather experiences, however, have us in a topsyturvy whirl, where the old weather judgments no longer apply.

Whatever it may bring, make the most of your time with family and friends. ST Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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Do you have missing teeth or ill-fitting dentures? Come find out if dental implants are right for you. Questions about the cost and how the implant surgery is done will be answered, plus much more. The seminars are scheduled for Wed., June 22 at 4 P.M. in Daytona Beach Wed., July 20, 4 P.M. at the office of Florida Oral & Facial Surgical Associates in Palm Coast.

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Honor our Veterans and those serving our country now by attending a Memorial Day Ceremony at Daytona Memorial Park, 1425 Bellevue Ave., Daytona Beach on Monday, May 30 at 11 A.M. There will be numerous guest speakers and you will enjoy the traditional fly over with the Spruce Creek Gaggle Flight, gun salute, patriotic music, bagpiper, and the presentation of the wreaths. The event is free and open to the public. Complimentary refreshments will be served. For more information, call 386-226-1100.

Free Caregiver’s Days Need a break from caregiving? First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing two 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., June 9 and Sat., July 9 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach.

For details, 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 taken care of in a safe and loving environment.

Free Guided Tours Environmental enthusiasts can enjoy some of Volusia County’s most diverse conservation lands through free guided outings in June.

• Friday, June 3, 8–11 A.M.: Deep Creek Preserve—Bring a snack and explore the newest Volusia Forever acquisition on a planned trail. Meet at the preserve entrance, 964 S.R. 415, New Smyrna Beach.

• Saturday, June 4, 9 A.M.–NOON: Reading skulls and bones. Learn how to identify animals by their skulls at Bicentennial Youth Park, 3300 New York Ave., DeLand.

• Friday, June 10, 8–11 A.M.: Hickory Bluff Preserve guided hike. Meet at 598 Guise Road (off Maytown Road), Osteen.

• Saturday, June 11, 9 A.M.–NOON: Survival in the woods. The location will be announced for this adventure.

• Tues., June 14, 2–4 P.M.: Mollusks and their beautiful shells. Take a wading hike of Smyrna Dunes Park, 2995 Peninsula Drive, New Smyrna Beach.

The outings are sponsored by Volusia County’s Land Acquisition and Management Division. Space is limited, and registration is required. Event locations may change due to weather or road conditions. Participants are encouraged to bring water and insect spray and wear comfortable clothes and walking or hiking shoes. To RSVP, call 386-7365276 or bcary@co.volusia.fl.us

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Historical Bus Tours On Sat., June 4 & 18 at 9:45 A.M. enjoy a Scenic Historical Bus Tour presented by the Ormond Beach Historical Society. This two-hour tour includes the Ormond Scenic Loop, Fairchild Oak, Three Chimneys Sugar Mill Ruins, Ormond Indian Burial Mound, and historic homes along the way. A knowledgeable tour guide will interpret the 30 sites on the route. Tickets are $20 for adults, $7 for ages 7–12, and can be purchased at the OBHS Welcome Center, 38 East Granada Blvd. or by phone using Visa or Master Card. Reservations are required as space is limited. Call 386-677-7005 for tickets or more information. Bus tours leave from The Casements parking lot, 25 Riverside Drive. Visit www.ormondhistory.org

Flagler Avenue Art Walk, New Smyrna Art Walk on historic Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach is held from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. the fourth Saturday of each month. The popular event features works by resident and visiting artists, free children’s activities, entertainment, and street musicians. For additional information or to receive an artist’s application, call 386-428-2150 or visit online at: www.flaglergallerygroup.com

Acupuncture & Skin Care Clinic Doctor of Oriental medicine, Lorenzo Phan will hold a free workshop on acupuncture for neck and shoulder pain at the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce, 165 W. Granada Blvd. on June 8 from 10 A.M. to 12 NOON. Come hear how to provide natural alternatives to pain medications and surgery for chronic pain. The community is encouraged to attend and you will be able to sign up for a free consultation with Dr. Phan.

For more information or to RSVP, call 386-615-1203.

Learning, Living & Laughing Series Bishop’s Glen, 900 LPGA Blvd., Holly Hill has a series of free seminars during the month of June. Some of the topics include: Veterans Aid And Attendance Seminar on Wed., June 1 at 10:30 A.M.; VIP (Visually Impaired Persons) group meetingon Wed., June 8 at 1:30 P.M.; Heart Strings, The Right Fit For Every Woman on Wed., June 15 at 10:30 A.M.; Caregivers Support Group, Wed., June 15 at 1:30 P.M.; and Parkinson’s Support Group on Wed., June 22 at 2 P.M. For other dates, times, topics, or to RSVP, call 386-226-9110.

National Trails Day The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Faver-Dykes State Park will celebrate National Trails Day with a guided trail walk on Saturday, June 4 from 10–11 A.M. at Faver-Dykes State Park, 1000 Faver-Dykes Road, St. Augustine. Join a park ranger on a guided hike through the campground nature trail, while stopping along the way to discuss flora and fauna native to Florida. Participants may wish to bring a camera, water, sunscreen, bug repellent, and walking shoes for the hike.

Participants should meet at the Ranger Station. The price of the tour is included in the regular park entrance fee of $2 per person on bicycle, $4 per vehicle for single occupancy or $5 per vehicle of up to eight people. Advance reservations are not required. For more information, please call 386-446-6783.

Support Groups New Alcoholics Anonymous You don’t have to struggle alone. A new Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) support group called 1, 2, 3, Miracle will meet at Covenant United Methodist Church, 3701 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. in Port Orange. The group meets every Thursday at 8 P.M. at the church in room 204. For more information, call Bill at 386-383-9470 or the church office at 386-767-8544.

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recent study at the University of Michigan has convinced me to get started at the gym again. It concluded that while muscle loss is to be expected with age, we don’t have to accept it.

Researchers even pinpointed exactly what we need to do to regain lost muscle tone and strength: resistance exercises, also known as strength training.

With strong muscles we can continue to climb stairs and mountains, dig in the garden, and row a kayak into advanced years. With muscle loss we might experience shaky balance, falls, and bone fractures—which can lead to loss of independence and injuries.

The study from UM’s Physical Activity and Exercise Intervention Research Laboratory talks about how few seniors take part in strength training, and faults previous studies for not making it crystal clear just how great the benefit is.

Maybe this is what has sent me back to the gym: the researchers’ absolute certainty that resistance training can bring gains in strength and development

of lean muscle mass. They were even able to specify how much muscle we lose: nearly a half pound per year after the age of 50.

So, I made an appointment with a personal trainer at the gym. He was very young—but very smart: His first question was whether my doctor had approved my exercise plan. (Answer: yes.)

Then he let me set my own initial weight levels on the machines and incorporated those into an overall plan of repetitions and sets for the next six weeks, at which time we’ll review.

Even though many of us stop and restart exercise programs, the main thing is that we keep trying again, right? ST

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The Mystery Of Marriage

by Peggy Goldtrap AG and I just rolled over 19,345 miles, 371 dog years, or 53 years of marriage; still, some things remain a mystery.

Does it really matter where I squeeze the toothpaste, or whether toilet tissue spins front or back?

What is the criteria for hooking a plastic bag over a waste can?

Who established the right way to fold a newspaper?

Will recycling really save the earth?

In 53 years we’ve had a lot of ‘he said, she said,’ fiery and funny challenges. We usually wind up realizing how silly the arguments are and we laugh at our foolishness.

The ability to laugh with each other and at each other has lifted us ‘up, up, and away’ from situations that damage other relationships. We take our marriage seriously, but not ourselves.

I am fanatical about loading the dishwasher, properly. Since he is tall, everything winds up in the top. Since I’m short, (and have studied the proper techniques), I space items so water splashes between. If I correct and rearrange his stack, he smirkspeaks: ‘You just couldn’t resist, huh?’

He’s right, I couldn’t.

Closets hang up relationships. I neatly arrange clothes/shoes by color/type/season.

GAG wants his clothes somewhere near the closet. I like plastic or padded hangers; he hates them. His closet has orphan hangers sticking straight out where shirts once hung.

It is just pitiful!

Mealtimes can be landmines and daily debates. Imagine, a fruit and veggie lover married to a meat and potatoes man.

‘What do you want for supper?’

‘I’ll eat anything you fix.’

‘No you won’t.’

‘You know what I like.’

‘So, you’ll eat anything I fix... that you like. That’s decent of you.’

GAG’s idea of nutrition is pepperoni pizza. He counts pickles as a green vegetable. Three heart stents later, he still orders cheese, bacon, barbecue, etc. It’s simpler to eat out and exercise freedom of choice.

After 53 years we know how, where, and when to ‘push each other’s buttons.’ I can’t endure GAG spying over my shoulder: ‘Why are you doing that, that way?’ (Interpretation… DORK.) ‘What you’re doing is just not logical.’

(Interpretation: Your brain is like a sieve.

Do it my way.)

Male versus female logic is a no-survivor dual. Logic is a ruse for I am right, and you are wrong.

GAG has never learned that when I’m in a bad mood, I don’t want constructive criticism. (Worse, GAG doesn’t believe in ‘moods’.) Moods are spaces man dares not explore, if he wants to remain in one piece.

‘What’s wrong with you?’ (He doesn’t really want to know.)

‘Nothing!’ (Of course, something’s wrong, are you blind?)

‘Just tell me.’ (Get it out, get it over.)

‘You wouldn’t understand.’ (That is true, but snarky.)

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‘Fine!’

‘Fine!’

At our age, we’re too tired for tirades.

Our biggest arguments are over the smallest things. I don’t need to be told that he doesn’t like onions. I don’t need to be told to write a column. He doesn’t need a list of honey-do chores or a ‘don’t forget to call’ so-and-so back... (yes, he does). “I know Peggy, I know and I’ll do it, just not right now.” On the other hand, he’ll turn around and plead: “Peg, remind me to do such and such.’ Summarizing, if wife reminds, it’s nagging if it’s his idea, it’s loving service.

Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap Viva la difference.

We don’t eat the same food; don’t always enjoy the same movies; don’t like the same colors; you get the drift. He’ll never like onions, blueberries, or pirate movies. We probably share more dislikes than alikes, but that keeps things fresh, popping, and lively.

There have been times in our ‘two’getherness that I desperately wanted to be alone, especially during career and child-rearing eras. Yet, despite my ‘quiet place’ craving, I never wanted to permanently leave home.

During GAG’s last hospitalization, I hated driving home, alone; hated opening the door to a husband-less condo. God bless the lost relationships and those who grieve them. Better to have ‘too much ‘two’getherness’ than experience ‘never again.’

GAG is a man of high integrity. I sensed that during our ‘long-term’ (12 week) courtship. Goofiness and goodness attracted me.

At 20 and 21 can anyone project their path through the pitfalls and temptations of life? We cast our fate with faith; faith in a higher, greater power; faith that vows were a public and spiritual celebration. When dark clouds rolled and the sun didn’t shine, we remembered our promise. On May 22, 1958, George, Peggy, and God said ‘I do.’

We haven’t changed our minds.

At this stage in life we’re like old shoes; crinkled, wrinkled, and comfy; we’re dust covered books of life. We finish each other’s sentences; our body language speaks volumes. Arguments that once brought tears are now subjects of laughter.

GAG’s a straight shooter, simple in wants and needs, hardheaded, kind, loyal, irritating, loving, and totally incapable of understanding me. I used to think that if I could find the ‘right words,’ he’d comprehend. As we ‘go into’ our 54th year I’m convinced he’ll never understand wife-speak. Maybe it’s just as well; marriage still needs its mystery. Happy Anniversary. ST George & Peggy Goldtrap are both actors, speakers, and writers living in Ormond By The Sea. E-mail georgegoldtrap@gmail.com

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Friday, June 10: AARP Driver Safety, in the Medical Office Building classroom, main campus to refresh driving skills for folks age 50+. It includes all the material in one six-hour day. Cost: $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Bring your AARP membership card. The class is 9:30 am to 4 pm with a 30-minute lunch break. Bring your lunch or purchase it in the hospital’s cafe. Register in advance.

Sunday, June 12: Odd Couple, Jacksonville. This play is possibly the best know work of playwright Neil Simon and it will feature Barry Williams, who is best-known for his multi-year role in The Brady Bunch.

This is the classic story of two men with marriages that fell apart as they live together and experience the same conflicts together that they had in the marriages. The play and the television show of the same name have been loved by millions. Bus pickups: 10:30 am, Beville Road; 10:45 am FHMMC; 11:15 am, Flagler.

Cost: $65 includes the play, a full buffet dinner, and transportation. Call for advance reservations.

June 23 (7 am to 7 pm) and June 24 (7 am to 4 pm)—Linen Sale. A fundraiser for the hospital’s Auxiliary, you’ll find a wide variety in the café annex: bed-in-a-bag sets, faux mink blankets, 7-piece comforter sets, satin and Egyptian cotton sheets, reversible quilts and bedspreads, slipcovers, and window treatments. Enjoy a discounted snack or meal in the cafeteria with your Premier Health membership card, free valet parking. Cash and credit cards are accepted.

Monday, July 19: (note change of date) Taverna Opa, Orlando. We’ll arrive two hours early to enjoy the area’s shopping in unique boutiques, an art auction gallery, an Armani Exchange, and others with items for men and women. Our dinner adventure offers a chance to enjoy traditional Greek cuisine along with authentic, festive Grecian-style entertainment and music for a memorable evening.

Bus pickups: 1:45 pm Flagler; 2 pm FHMMC; 2:15 pm Beville Road and 2:45 pm Orange City. Cost: $62 includes transportation, dinner, and entertainment. Advance registration only.

July 28 (7 am to 5 pm) and July 29 (7 am to 4 pm)—Shoe Sale with shoes in the café annex for everyone: men, women, children, work, casual, and dress. We’ll be overflowing with selections for you to choose from. Check out this hospital fundraiser for the Auxiliary. Cash and credit card will be accepted. Cafeteria Premier Health discounts on food purchases (bring your membership card) and free valet parking available.

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Contact him at bmschutz@aol.com *** Q: I have two Edison Diamond Disc 78s, each with a small chip. They feature Billy Wynne’s Greenwich Village Inn orchestra, Benny Davis and Joe Burke, Fry’s Million Dollar Pier orchestra, and Gus Kahn.

— Jean, Oxford, CT A: The Edison Diamond Disc recordings actually are cut at 80 rpm, not 78 rpm, More importantly, they could not be played on standard machines, and since they required a special Edison player, the quarter-inch discs were soon

eclipsed by the more accessible recordings being issued by such companies as Victor, Brunswick, and Columbia.

Most Edison discs sell in the $5 to $10 range, depending on condition and desirability. *** Q: I have a copy of The Sinking Of The Titanic And Great Sea Disasters, edited by Logan Marshall and published in 1912 by L.T. Meyers. It is in good condition, and I would like to know its value.

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Sharon & Bill Skeptics from the beginning, Bill and Sharon both sufferers of neck, shoulder, and back pain, hesitated when an acquaintance recommended acupuncture.

Sharon: I have two bulging discs on C3 and C4 with ruptures on C5 and C6. My surgery was already scheduled when we decided to try acupuncture first. Now there isn’t any need for the surgery. Before coming here (Acupuncture and Skin Care Clinic), I had limited neck movement with extreme pain.

I slept only five hours a night. Now, I can move my neck both ways with no pain and sleep seven to eight hours a night for the first time in a long time.

We have a friend who is taking shots for bursitis pain. When we talked with her, we gave her your business card.

We’ve recommended she try acupuncture before surgery after our success with avoiding surgery.

Her husband Bill had trouble on his job at a funeral home due to rotator cuff problem and spurs along his spine that would cause his neck to lock up.

Bill: I work in a funeral home where I open and close doors for people for hours at a time. Before acupuncture treatments, I could not raise my arm above here (midriff). I used to have trouble putting a shirt on.

Today, I can raise my Acupuncture & Skin Care arm above my head. With Clinic arthritis spurs up and down my spine, my head would lock up and be very painful. Now I can turn it side to side with freedom and no crunchLorenzo Phan ing noise in my vertebrae.

Acupuncture has really Doctor helped and been quite a of Oriental blessing. I encourage whoMedicine ever suffered from neck and shoulder pain should explore and consider acupuncture to put an end to their chronic pain.

Dr. Phan’s office is located in the Ormond Professional Center at 725 W. Granada Blvd., Ste. 15, Ormond Beach, FL 32174. For more information, call 386-615-1203 or visit the website at www.acubeautytherapy.com

Beat Belly Fat

by Mitch Booth n May 23, Dr. Oz focused on his Weight Loss Must Haves to win America’s battle of the bulge and Dr. Oz’s wife gave particular attention to a new product by Natural Factors called PGX— which our store has been selling for over two years. His emphasis was on this unique fiber’s ability to help fight insulin resistance which is the hallmark of type 2 diabetes. The program’s key insight was America’s addiction to white refined carbohydrates and the impact on abdominal fat… the toughest fat to get rid of.

To help our community with this struggle, Love Wholefoods has promoted a dietary regimen called the “eHCG” diet.

This program has simply been the most successful fat reducer that we have experienced in our 23 year history… and is the only diet we ever put our reputation behind. When done in conjunction with your primary care physician’s help, it has repeatedly helped folks normalize their blood sugar levels, or at the least, return to a single oral medication to better control their type 2 diabetes. The HCG program can burn as much as 30 pounds in as little as three weeks. The loss is right where boomers struggle: belly fat... and it doesn’t come back once the first phase is done! Unlike other programs that use injections, we employ under the tongue drops which curb food (carb/ sugar) cravings throughout the day. No hunger pains to distract your concentration.

As Dr. Michael Murray wrote in his book Hunger Free Forever, who should be concerned with blood sugar issues?

If you feel tired, lethargic, or irritable after eating a routine meal then stop and evaluate how much sugar or simple carbs you have consumed. Dr. Murray and Dr. Oz are right. White flour baked goods are addictive and they point out that wine is simply a liquid sugar.

The Canadian Center For Functional Medicine has shown that those that have the hardest time with weight gain, especially in the belly and hips, may often find themselves on a blood-sugar rollercoaster. By 10 A.M. or 3 P.M., they are yawning and sleepy. Solution: drink a caffeinated beverage with even more sugar to energize.

This high/low blood sugar leads to insulin resistance. The body releases insulin to try to balance but the cells in body fail to respond… the calories are converted to cholesterol and are stored in the belly, hips, and thighs. A better solution is to use food as medicine. We’ve all seen the fiber commercials that tout its ability to lower cholesterol. Our partners at Natural Factors have developed a proprietary fiber which is truly remarkable.

Years of clinical research at the University of Toronto, has resulted in the creation of a naturally occurring water soluble polysaccharide called PGX.

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The structure of this fiber showed not only a reduction in the test subjects overall cholesterol but it was able to promote steady blood sugar levels after eating thus—breaking the roller coaster syndrome. This is another tool in shoring up your will power so you can remain steadfast in your goal of sticking to a low glycemic index regimen such as the HCG program.

Love Wholefoods has been selling PGX since its initial launch. Combined with their WellBetX sugar balancing system, it is in a class by itself. Natural factors has now created a whole family of products to meet your needs.

They have combined it in their Balanced Planets meal replacement powders which is ideal with the first phase HCG program. There is a completely vegetarian protein meal as well as whey protein. They even have gender specific powders to tailor individual goals.

My favorite PGX supplements are the liquid gel caps which can be taken before a meal to create that full feeling so you eat less. Keep it in your pocket. This is particularly effective for those who aren’t ready to do a diet.

So to prepare for this Memorial Day Holiday, come on in and pick up some PGX. We are putting the whole family of PGX products on sale at 20 percent off. We are giving every one who brings a coupon a free booklet by Dr. Murray that summarizes his research on how to prevent and reverse type 2 diabetes (a $5 value) which has pocket glycemic index on the popular foods we eat.

Speaking of low glycemic indexes: If you own an i-phone go to Glucose Buddy for this free App. Really cool. If you want to find out more about the HCG diet, then come in and sign up for the June 14 presentation at 7 P.M. You will hear incredible testimonials by folks just like you.

We are now offering HCG entree’s in our Grab ‘N Go cooler. Now you really have the tools to make sure you succeed… no more belly fat and it won’t come back!

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Books Bossypants Reviewed by Rose M. Croke

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o read Tina Fey’s memoir, Bossypants, it should be prefaced that no male hand models were injured during the photo shoot for her book’s one-of-akind cover. Photographed wearing a bowler, a necktie, and a men’s buttondown shirt, with one side of her face cradled by a man’s hairy hand, Tina Fey reveals in her signature self-deprecating style how a nerdy overachiever from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania became one of Hollywood’s most respected multi-hyphenate talents.

Her tireless work ethic, coupled with her acerbic humor and award-winning writing chops, enabled her to rise to the top of the male-dominated profession of comedy writing as the first female head writer for Saturday Night Live.

She credits Lorne Michaels, SNL’s executive producer, for launching her career in television. It was her uncanny resemblance to polarizing political figure Sarah Palin during the 2008 U.S. presidential election that catapulted her to superstardom.

Fey shares many funny stories in describing her career ascent, which began in the trenches of comedy improv. One of the funniest chapters is Dear Internet, where she takes on the haters and naysayers who have made scathing comments about her on the Web. In another, Fey describes the six whirlwind weeks leading up to the presidential election, which included multiple appearances on SNL, taping an episode of 30 Rock with Oprah Winfrey as a guest star, and last but not least, preparing for her 3year-old daughter’s Peter Pan-themed birthday party.

Fey is at her comedic best when she is describing the organized chaos that is her life. She admits to a perpetual state of exhaustion in trying to have it all: a loving marriage, a well-adjusted child, and a successful, meaningful, wonderful career.

Fey is the Frank Sinatra of comedy: She did it her way, and she really doesn’t care if people like her style of humor. ST Books reviewed in this column are available at your local bookstore.

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Finding Balance In The Battle Against Vertigo

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by JoAnn Derson

• “My roses really look beautiful.

When I am cutting stems to put in a bouquet, I use a clothespin to grip the stem. It saves me from getting pricked by thorns, because it has a bit of reach to it.”

— L.E. in Georgia

• “If you have to cut a nylon cord or shoelace, you can use a flame to melt the end into a nub that won’t run or fray.

Use a little heat and press it together on a hard surface very briefly. It works really fast!”

— R.S. in Maine • “Cars are getting so big these days.

I use a string mop to wash the top and back of my van. I can reach everything better, and it does a great job.”

— S.C. in Nevada

• For even distribution in sowing seeds for your garden, use a saltshaker for tiny seeds. You can get a cheese shaker for larger seeds, if necessary.

• To keep your brick walkway clear of grass and weeds, sprinkle salt in the cracks so the weeds don’t grow.

• To get glass shower doors squeaky clean, use a paste of baking soda and water to scrub stubborn water stains, then rinse the whole thing with straight white vinegar. Put the vinegar in a spray bottle and spray well, then rub off with a sponge. Rinse with plain water. ST

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If you are one of the millions of Americans who suffer from spells of dizziness, you may now take a sigh of relief. A new procedure called canalith repositioning conducted at the Center for Dizziness, Balance & Motion Sickness will eliminate this problem in 85% of patients. The medical term for this condition is Benign Positional Vertigo; it can cause people to feel nausea, lose their balance, and prevent simple normal activities from being accomplished.

At the Center for Dizziness, Balance & Hearing Loss, Dr. Jay Katz has been helping people lead productive and normal lives again without the use of any drugs. One patient states, “Don’t ask me what he did, even my husband was watching and even isn’t sure, but it’s wonderful.”

A graduate of Georgetown University Medical School, Dr. Katz trained in Otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, and conducted extensive research on motion sickness at the University of Miami Dizziness and Balance Center.

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, Katz explained. It has been reported that balance related falls account for more than one-half of the accidental deaths among the elderly.”

To diagnose the patient’s dizziness and balance condition, Dr. Katz conducts a thorough office examination. The balance system in the inner ear involves a tiny set of three semicircular canals, tubes of fluids shaped a bit like a scissors handle. 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, explains Dr. Katz. 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, Katz states.

Canalith repositioning is a highly effective treatment and can be easily repeated if dizziness returns or is not completely eliminated the first time. While little known, this procedure is fully covered by Medicare and other types of insurance.

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, Katz said.

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. When balance problems arise, Katz said, people have a tendency to restrict their activity and then the brain doesn’t get enough stimulation to learn how to compensate for the injury.

Vestibular Rehabilitation and Balance Retraining (which is performed in our office) is very effective in restoring balance by a process of adaptation and compensation.

Dr. Katz also treats people with Meniere’s disease that is characterized by episodes of vertigo that last anywhere from 15 minutes to 24 hours and is also associated with hearing loss and ringing in the ears.

For more information on the treatment of dizziness or balance, or to make an appointment, please call DR. JAY KATZ at the Center For Dizziness & Balance at (386)864-5910.

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Different Types Of Arthritis

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ver 16 million people in the United States have oteoarthritis. That means, that by the time we reach sixty, half of us will have some degree of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is often referred to as a degenerative disease, and in general is the result of wear and tear on a joint due to aging, obesity, overuse, or injury. Cartilage, which is smooth and moist, becomes thin and rough, wearing itself down to the point of causing the bones to rub together, thus causing severe pain and reducing joint movement.

Most commonly, osteoarthritis affects the fingers, knees, hips, neck, and lower back. If you have osteoarthritis, you may experience brief morning stiffness, pain with movement, bony growths on finger and knee joints, as well as joint “cracking� upon movement. Although cartilage breakdown may cause a little inflammation, osteoarthritis typically is not associated with inflammation.

On the other hand, rheumatoid arthritis differs from osteoarthritis in that it is a chronic, progressive, inflammatory arthritis and autoimmune disease.

Although rheumatoid arthritis emerges most commonly between the ages of thirty to fifty, it can strike at any age, young and old alike. About one to three

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percent of the population is affected with rheumatoid arthritis; however more women are affected than men.

Where Does It Hurt?

by Dr. Yong Tsai

When the immune system of a person with rheumatoid arthritis goes astray, it mistakes joint tissue for a foreign invader, attacks the joint tissue, and causes inflammation. When the inflammatory process advances, enzymes and other chemical mediators can damage cartilage, bone, and ligaments, which causes the joints to become deformed and impairing function.

If you have rheumatoid arthritis, you might feel stiffness in the morning that lasts more than one hour, along with pain and swelling in your joints. Rheumatoid arthritis commonly affects the fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, ankles, neck, and jaw in a symmetrical (equal) fashion. The fact is that treating osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis is quite different. Therefore, correct diagnosis is crucial for successful management of different arthritis.

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Wednesday June 15 10:30 am

Heart Strings, The Right Fit For Every Woman So many women spend their lives either guessing at their bra size or choosing the wrong size and never changing. With water retention, dieting, and general aging the bra size you wore two years ago may not work today. Most women do not wear the correct bra size and very few have ever been professionally fitted. This presentation will help you to learn about the best bra size/shape/type for you and your individual fit.

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Wednesday June 15 1:30 pm

Caregiver Support Group** Learn ways to decrease stress, reduce feelings of guilt, and to take care of you. Meet other caregivers.

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Wednesday June 22 2 pm

Parkinson’s Group Meeting A special presentation to guide us on how to transform your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, clear your mind, feel at ease, act with confidence, and create a calm, assertive energy in our daily lives. Becky specializes in mind, body medicine, clinical hypnosis, and counseling people with chronic illnesses.

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Friday June 24 10:30 am

Annual LeadingAge Homecoming Celebration: Celebrate Aging And The Valuable Roles Older Adults Play In Our Nation Our Annual LeadingAge Homecoming Celebration Event will ask presenters to address the question: How has interacting with older adults inspired you to be more reflective, introspective, and purposeful?

And, to reflect on the legacy older American's leave, and the future legacy of those to retire in years to come.

Presenters Include: Mark LaRose, President/Chief Executive Officer, Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center Randal L. Schecter, Elder Law Attorney E. Douglas Beach, PhD, Executive Director, Council on Aging James L. Mott, Administrator, Bishop's Glen Retirement Community

Monday June 27 10:30 am

Fitness Pole Walking Clinic Learn how to turn a walk around the block into an effective, efficient, aerobic total body workout.

A walking system designed to maximize results for everyone—from the casual walker to the serious, athletic walker. If you don’t have a lot of time to exercise and wish it could be more fun and easy to do this is for you! “By just adding poles you can turn a simple walk around the block into an efficient, effective, aerobic, total body workout!”

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Acupuncture & Physical Therapy‌ Beyond Pain Relief!

Stop Pain Now With Acupuncture and Physical Therapy Going Down To The Root by Joanne Wetherhill The pain was so mean to me that I couldn’t walk!

I tried everything from various pain medications including shots and traditional physical therapy. Nothing was effective. Finally, I tried the combination of acupuncture and Manual Therapy at ARC. I was very impressed with the “hands-on� approach and the fact that they got down to the root of the problem. After twelve treatments, I started to walk without much discomfort.

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Acupuncture Speeds Up The Healing Process Although the insertion of needles is not painful and is described as a slight sting or prick that only lasts a second, the body perceives the insertion of acupuncture needles as a micro-trauma. Subsequent activation of the inflammatory or healing process will increase local blood flow. Improved circulation will relax muscle and soft tissue and speed up the healing process.

Treating Symptoms And Causative Factors There is no doubt that pain can be effectively treated with acupuncture. However, because pain is our body’s alarm signal, it is crucial to understand and find the root of the problem. Camouflaging pain is like switching off a fire alarm and letting the fire burn, which can create a false sense of security to both physician and patient that the fire is under control. At times, pain can be caused by a severe underlying disease, such as inflammatory muscle disease or rheumatoid arthritis, severe disc herniation, or spinal stenosis, which cannot be treated with acupuncture alone.

Acupuncture & Physical Therapy Combined For Long Term Results In conjunction with modern medicine and physical therapy techniques such as mobilizations, soft tissue manipulation, postural alignment, and therapeutic massage, acupuncture can be a powerful tool to manage musculoskeletal pain and disorders. The

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Acupuncture & Physical Therapy Ramon Gutierrez, D.O.M. Acupuncture Physician Side Effects Of Acupuncture Most patients have virtually no side effects with acupuncture; however, one may experience light headedness, mild muscle soreness, or various other detoxification symptoms. If these are experienced at all, they usually last only a brief time as the body adjusts. Acupuncture might also cause fatigue and tiredness after treatment. We advise patients to relax after treatment, avoid any form of vigorous physical activity or exercise, and drink a lot of water.

The combination of acupuncture and physical therapy is fast becoming a popular modality of treatment since it continues to draw thousands of patients who testify to its proven efficacy without harming the body while maintaining optimum health.

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Section B May 27, 2011 The Responsibility Of Accountability Kevin Hancock, Community Relations Director, Halifax Humane Society he Concerned Citizens for Animal Welfare (C.C.F.A.W.) organization formed in 1997, with a mission of, “bringing together people to work cooperatively creating a compassionate community where there are no more stray, abandoned, neglected, or abused animals and where no adoptable animals are euthanized.” Cheryl Robel, the current President of C.C.F.A.W. puts that mission into simpler words, “our mission is to reduce the overwhelming pet overpopulation in Volusia County.” For the few of you who do not go outside and notice that you see a whole lot of feral cats, or more commonly see feral kittens, or maybe even simply a

“stray” cat here or there, rest assured they are out there.

A University of Florida study puts the number of free roaming cats in Volusia County at 80,000; a number certain to open some eyes. Cheryl’s secondary goal is to get every single one of the 16 municipalities to pass a mandatory spay and neuter ordinance. From her perspective this alone will open the doors to numerous grant opportunities not available to us due to our current state of division on this topic.

Pat Mihalic, Treasurer of C.C.F.A.W., suggests that the heads of many of the cities in the area, “won’t agree on anything, much less mandatory spay and neutering,” As a result of this inability to present a united front and numerous other contributing fac-

tors, simple math comes up with a total of approximately 21,000 kittens and cats that are killed in Volusia County each year. This statistic is nearly universally met with denial, or even more often questions about how they can help as individual citizens of the county. Both Robel and Mihalic agree on the answer to that question, “become foster kitten hosts and donate to organizations trying to solve this complex and long-term issue.” C.C.F.A.W. generates most of their funds through donations and holding low cost vaccination clinics.

From the best raw numbers available to all of us, the crisis of pet overpopulation, especially cats, is clearly a critical issue for the quality of life in Volusia County. Those who do not believe that is the case should

simply stroll through any non-developed area of our county. That rustling you hear in the bushes is not from indigenous wildlife, but rather an invasive creature we ourselves are responsible for allowing to populate, in fact encouraging population growth through our inactions, the domestic house cat.

One last thought the hard-working ladies of C.C.F.A.W. asked me to communicate; while they exist to serve you and assist you in saving these thousands of kittens, they can only help. The responsibility is everyone's.

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With this addition, there will be 14 convenient Lohman locations to choose from in Volusia/Flagler.

Located in the heart of Deltona—Providence Boulevard between Saxon and Howland —Lohman Funeral Home Deltona is the only funeral home located within the City of Deltona. “We knew the community in Deltona needed and deserved a beautiful and convenient funeral home of their own,” said Lowell Lohman, President and CEO of the firm. “We will offer both traditional burial funerals, as well as cremation memorial service packages at affordable prices.”

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The Lohman family also owns their own local crematory for the families they serve. “Our crematory is beautiful, clean, and dignified; just as we would want if it were our family,” said Nancy Lohman, Vice President. ST For information, call 386.441.1144.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You are the first sign in the Zodiac and like to take the lead wherever you go. This time, you’d be wise to follow someone who has much to teach you.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your adversary hasn’t given up trying to undermine you. Continue to stay cool —someone in authority knows what’s happening and will help you.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Spring brings a positive aspect for relationships. Paired Twins grow closer, while the single set finds new romance—perhaps with a Leo or Libra.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Wavering aspects this week mean weighing your words carefully to avoid misunderstandings. Be sure to think twice before making statements.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You could soon be on a new career path in pursuit of those long-standing goals, but don’t cut any current ties until you’re sure you’re ready to make the change.

VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) A former colleague wants to re-establish an old professional connection. Make the contact, at least until you know what they are planning.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A relationship that survived some rocky moments could be facing a new challenge. Deal with the problem openly, honestly, and without delay. Good luck.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A recent and much-appreciated change in the workplace inspires you to make some changes in your personal life as well. Start with a plan to travel more.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A friend needs your kind and caring advice, but you need to know what he or she is hiding from you before you agree to get involved.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your circle of friends continues to widen. Expect to hear from someone in your past who hopes to re-establish your once-close relationship.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Your aspects favor the arts. Indulge in whatever artistic expression you enjoy most.

A workplace situation will, I’m pleased to say, continue to improve.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Warning! Your tendency to let things slide until the last minute could have a negative effect on a relationship that you hope to develop into something. ST

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We Carry People In Our Souls

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umi shocked me with this passage: “Lovers do not meet somewhere. They are in each other all along.”

We have the idea we are down here on a long journey to find our soul mate.

Such an idea assumes there is one soul mate among the 7 billion people on earth. It is clearly a ridiculous idea but we cling to it because it adds drama to our lives. It makes the journey interesting to be always hunting the “right one.”

The truth is there are probably thousands who would be sweetly compatible with us—persons we could love deeply and wonderfully.

A soul mate is simply and purely someone whose deepest values resonate with our deepest values. Sometimes is just happens in one area of our consciousness and if we are fortunate, it can happen in several.

I do admit there is some indefinable thing going on in some of our love affairs. Some people who do not resonate on the soul level knock us down, walk around us, mark us, and claim us for their own. For some reason we do not know or understand, we fall completely for them. It is my observation that in most cases it is some kind of perverse part of our personalities they appeal to and it does not last but sometimes it does last.”

Surely you have met some of these people. They seem to have so little in common that you look for them to be fighting. Yet, they cling to each other until they die, seemingly enjoying their ups and downs along the way.

My mother and father were two such people. They had so many areas of incompatibility and disharmony that I have always marveled at their ability to remain under the same roof. They clung to each other through the loss of a child, the loss of both parents, four children, and a hundred major life challenges. The longer they lived together and the more hard times they experienced, the more tenaciously they stuck together. Their few areas of compatibility seemed some how to keep them reasonably satisfied.

I suppose this all relates to God’s sense of humor. God wants us to know that there are some things we will never understand. As Einstein said, ‘if you miss the mystery of life, you miss it all.”

Most of the time, I believe it happens like Rumi said: we meet someone and something deep inside us resonates with something deep inside the other person.

They have been in each other all along.

We actually carry around parts of other people inside our selves.

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I think this helps explain why we love Jesus. Something is us yearns to know someone who loves and understand us. We need someone we deeply admire. In our souls, we long to have someone who unconditionally loves us.

Jesus is instantly knowable. Souls instantly know when they come into harmony with Him. As one of my songs says, “There’s a Friend who’s closer than a brother, there’s a Friend who’ll stand by you like no other, there’s no end to what He’ll do for you, there’s no night that He won’t see you through.”

John says, “He lights up every man coming into the world.” Maybe when he puts that initial spark in us, it makes us yearn for more of Him. ST Please mail comments to Dalton Roberts, 3327 Roberts Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37416. You may enjoy Dalton’s website at www.daltonroberts.com

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Hiring A Home Health Care Provider

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here is a stranger in your mother’s home. Perhaps you hired a person virtually unknown to you to take care of your dad, or even yourself. More and more people are skipping over agencies (and their fees) and hiring their own home care providers, bringing virtual strangers into their homes. These workers are usually untrained in the specialized needs of frail and elderly patients and unsupervised in their homes. The potential for both physical abuse and financial exploitation of the elderly is increasing, especially when you have unscreened workers inside the home with access to money, credit cards, and financial records. Abuse of all types becomes easier when the home health aide and the person being cared for are isolated in a private home, with little or no supervision.

If you are hiring someone to come in and look after you or a loved one, there are some precautions you should take: Do a thorough background check You can start at the Sheriff’s Office, which will show you any cases or criminal charges filed against someone in Volusia County. In the case of hiring a home health care provider I would strongly suggest you do a national background check through the FBI. It’s not very expensive and a thorough background check is money well spent. There are also companies out there that do drug screenings for private citizens as well.

Ask for, and follow up on references Too often people do not take the time to interview references provided to them by the potential employee, or don’t bother asking for them.

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…Volusia County Sheriff Ben Johnson If there are other people being brought in by the home health aide to cut the lawn or do some chores, make sure these workers all have their background checks run.

Watch the family checkbook Look for any sudden large expenses or bills that aren’t getting paid. Make sure you keep track of prescriptions and any prescription medicine in the house. Dipping in the medicine cabinet is easy pickings for anyone with access to the home.

Ordinarily families don’t fail to provide supervision out of malicious neglect. Supervision is often difficult because of geographic distance, lack of expertise, or the close emotional bonds between the aide and the person receiving the care. Sometimes families are so grateful for the care provided that they are also vulnerable to manipulation and exploitation. There is too much at stake to not do everything in your power to protect the safety of their loved ones in this vulnerable time in their lives. ST

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First of all, it’s important for seniors to make their health care provider aware of an upcoming trip. About a week or so before you plan to leave, visit with your doctor to address any immediate concerns and to get an ample supply of medications. This is essential if you will be gone for an extended amount of time.

Here are some additional suggestions to help you have an enjoyable, safe, and cost-effective trip.

• Pack all necessary medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, in your carry-on bag and in their original containers. Keep phone numbers of doctors and pharmacies close at hand.

• Have your past and current medical information written down to ensure proper care should a medical emergency occurs.

Include a list of any past and current medical problems you have; how they are treated; names of drugs you are taking (including generic names), the doses; how administered; when to take.

• Guard against contracting infection by washing your hands frequently and/or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

• Leave a detailed itinerary with family or a good friend. Include the names, addresses, and phone numbers of people you will visit and flight and ticket info.

• Carry prepaid phone cards on your travels. They are the easiest, simplest, and cheapest way to make calls, saving on hotel bills, and they can be used throughout the United States.

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• Keep yourself hydrated by drinking ample fluids during your travels. Avoid consuming too many caffeinated beverages. Water is an excellent option.

• Pack lightly. Plan your wardrobe so that it is versatile and avoid packing too many shoes.

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• Pack an extra pair of glasses or contact lenses in case one get lost or damaged.

• Plan to use a credit card or travelers checks instead of cash.

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So said Maggy Hurchalla, a former Martin County, Florida, commissioner who talked about her family’s experience with Parkinson’s disease at the opening of the University of Florida’s new Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration.

With her sister, former U.S. Attorney General Reno, at her side—along with UF College of Medicine Dean Dr. Michael Good and center co-directors Dr. Kelly Foote and Dr. Michael Okun —Hurchalla recalled when “Janny” publicly announced in 1995 that she had Parkinson’s disease.

That same day, Hurchalla spoke at a dinner attended by many seniors. Some confided that they admired her sister’s courage. They also had Parkinson’s, but were afraid to even tell their children.

Reno worked for five more years as attorney general. She served longer than any other attorney general.

Hurchalla and Reno toured UF’s new center, a destination where people with Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, tremor, movement problems, and ataxia have access to the latest research-based care and the opportunity to shape the therapies of tomorrow.

“The concept may sound simple, but it doesn’t exist anywhere else,” Okun said. “The idea is the patient comes to one place and 10 or more disciplines revolve around the patient, offering the best care and access to cutting-edge research. When the patients tell us their issues and problems, we look at that, and it often provides us with new research directions.”

When the center took shape in 2002, it emphasized medical and neurosurgical solutions to movement problems.

Its scope expanded to include emotional and social issues for patients and their families, such as depression, anxiety, and sexual dysfunction, so that even if a disease progresses, patients can still enjoy their lives.

“We want to dispel the myth that there is little that can be done for people with chronic diseases like Parkinson’s or tremor,” Foote said. “There is so much we can do with medications, behavioral treatments, and surgical approaches—if we pay attention to our patients.”

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Things happen differently because of the disease itself and because of the medications.”

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t is hard sometimes to understand life, and especially tragic experiences. I always hear, “things happen for a purpose,” usually when something traumatic happens.

There are times when I tend to disagree with that statement.

Yes, there are some things that happen that do have a purpose, but there are those certain things that happen that for the life of me I can not find a purpose.

What I do know, however, is that when those traumatic experiences happen it is important that we not face them alone. This I know from personal experiences.

My mother is a good example of what I’m talking about.

She passed away 18 years ago and, to this day, I miss her a lot.

She was diagnosed with cancer and a quick three months later I was arranging her funeral.

The only purpose I saw in her death was the cycle of life and that she no longer suffered. We are all destined, by the way, to face what she faced.

It was a hard time for me, because not only did I lose my mother, but I lost my best friend, too.

Even though it has been all those years ago I still find little consolation in the fact that there could have been some purpose in my mother’s death or something that made me a better person for the experience of losing her.

I still miss her and think about her often. I remember well her telling me as a young man that life was hard and to enjoy the good times and trust God through the tough times.

Everyone faces tragedy in their life and facing it alone is a certainly a tragedy within itself.

That is what helps us through tragedy, having someone to help us... to be there when we need them and especially in those times we cannot understand why something happened.

Thankfully, I have been very blessed in my life to have family and friends who were there in my darkest hours.

I thought about that recently when I received a call that a friend who at 92 years

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of age was badly beaten then passed away after spending two months in the hospital.

Her death is such an unnecessary death.

There is no reason under the sun that someone like my friend should have her life end in such a way.

Winding Roads …by Byron Spires

She loved life and proved it over the last two months as she struggled to hang on.

In my heart I know she was not ready to give up her loving family and friends.

Even at 92 years of age she deserved the right to live out those few precious years she had left.

It is a tragedy for someone so precious to have their life taken from them.

In times like these I am reminded of the poem, Footprints In The Sand, by Mary Stevenson: One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.

In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there was one only.

This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow, or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints, so I said to the Lord, “You promised me Lord, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always.

I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there has only been one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most, have you not been there for me?”

The Lord replied, “The years when you have seen only one set of footprints, my child, is when I carried you.”

There are times when we cannot face life’s tragedies alone.

It is then that we must look to God for the strength to survive and our family and friends to lean on. ST

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e exited the ship in Durban and were greeted by a dancing Zulu band—very loud and fierce. One can certainly believe that the Zulus defeated the English army—once.

The population is between four and five million. Because there are many illegals working here, nine or ten million people live in the province. Durban exports Mercedes Benz, Toyota, BMW, and earth moving equipment as well as beverages, processed food, and sugar.

We saw the Victoria Embankment where they brag of their revolving restaurant. The Vasco da Gama clock soars from neat green grass in the park. The very rich enjoy yacht clubs and the Durban’s men’s club that was recently opened to women.

Durban was the original home of the first Sand People, bushmen who lived in harmony for 100,000 years. Then the Quincy tribe migrated in, using up wildlife, and forcing the Sand People to the desert. Quincies fought among themselves until Henry I of England, stopped it. The Zulu’s King Shaka was wounded during one of the battles and nursed back to health. For ten years the Zulus were grateful and left the whites alone.

Homes in the city are luxurious with double garages and swimming pools, though they must have elaborate security systems. Fences, gates, and razor wire run in coils across the length of the fence tops to protect them from unwelcome invaders.

Bright red flamboyant trees, imported from Madagascar, grow throughout Durban, along with frangipani trees, natal mahogany and purple jacaranda, imported from South America. Unfortunately jacaranda uses a lot of water as do the eucalyptus imported from Australia. They drink 200 liters of water per day, more than any native plants.

They are categorized as Invasive Aliens and are gradually being cut down. They had been imported to provide wood to shore up the mineshafts. Computer paper is being made from them now.

Parts of the city look like New Orleans except that people use their balconies as we might use a garage to dry clothes and store tools. Durban is considered an African city.

It’s cheaper to live here than Cape Town.

They have something like our flea markets called a Boot Market where people sell goods out of the boot or trunk of their cars.

Durban has the largest Hindu population outside of India. Indians came to harvest the sugar cane, worked hard, and stayed. We saw a Hindu temple right next to an Islamic school—no problem there.

The botanical gardens were a restful spot to sit and commune with nature. Ibis ducks with a black dot on their beige necks winged happily above us. Some have red necks and wide gray wings. They frolicked in the lily pool. Many beds of irises of every color: yellow, orange, pink, blueviolet, red, and coral bloomed throughout the gardens. A humidified rock garden enclosure houses bromeliads.

During Apartheid which separated Indians and blacks from whites, especially on the western edge of town, the city was

downgraded. Vagrants and criminals lived in windowless buildings, subsisting on “informal trading.”

There is yellow fever and TB in Durban. It seems incongruous to have pestilence next to a mid town miniature golf club for kids, ice rinks, movie studios, Formula Ford Racing, and a baseball park.

Life Travels …Julie Eberhart Painter

The beach park looks very clean with its circular brick toilets every few blocks.

Because the ocean is too cool for swimming, the public beaches and the saltwater pools serve best. We were shown the oldest public toilet, a yellow stucco affair dating back to 1914. Durbanites were repairing the city’s infrastructure for the opening ceremony of World Cup Soccer in 2010. ST

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Chicken Soup For The S oul Trail And Error

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o one,” announced an official with a clipboard, “has ever, ever dropped out of this race.” I swallowed.

Three months ago, when I registered, it sounded romantic—the Superior Trail 25K, a 15.5-mile race on the Superior Hiking Trail. I pictured myself, sunlit and songbirdserenaded, bounding through the trees like the star of a shoe commercial.

Then I read the course description. “The trail winds through boreal forests of birch, spruce, balsam fir, and alder as it climbs to the top of Moose Mountain. A lot of ups and downs make this a very challenging section to run. This is one of the toughest sections of the Superior Hiking Trail and caution must be observed.”

Now it was early on a May Saturday, on a dusty road in Lutsen. Start time was two minutes away.

A pine-scented breeze cooled my nervous sweat. Around me, the other runners stretched their quads, kissed their spouses, knotted their shoelaces, and pinned their race numbers to their shirts. Friends and relatives hovered on the edges of the crowd, snapping pictures, slapping high-fives and shouting good luck. I braced my hands on my hips and reminded myself to breathe.

Despite my months of preparation, I felt like a student who forgot to study for a test.

I had trained on roads.

Road running is about rhythms—fast music, steady breathing, staccato slap of soles on pavement. None of those rhythms would serve me on this trail. Roots, ravines, and lack of asphalt would preclude a consistent pace. “A lot of ups and downs” would make my breathing anything but steady. The Superior Trail Race discourages headphone use because, as the website explains, “Full awareness of one’s surroundings, and the ability to communicate with other participants, race volunteers, and trail users unassociated with the event are very critical to everyone’s safety.”

The official counted down the final seconds. “Five, four, three ...”

I swallowed again.

The horn blasted. I started running.

Everything, I told myself, would be just fine. “Mountain” and “challenging” were relative terms.

A few miles into the race, on a long switchback section that had me sucking air like an asthmatic, I kicked myself for leaving my MP3 player at home. Music would distract me from my aching thighs and mud-soaked, squelching shoes. Rules be damned. I could have tucked the player in my pocket until I was out of sight of the officials. The other entrants couldn’t rat me out; for now, at least, there were none in sight, of course they were way ahead of me.

A stitch worked its way up my left side.

A nascent blister burned my right heel.

Hunger torqued my gut like someone wringing out a rag. (I had been too anxious to eat

breakfast.) A college friend’s philosophy on racing got more appealing by the minute.

“It’s against my morals,” he always says.

“I only run when chased.”

Voices echoed up the trail. Laughter.

I glanced back and saw a pack of women coming up behind me. I debated whether to pick up my pace to stay ahead of them or slow down so they would pass me. It didn’t even occur to me that I could run with them.

I trained alone—why should a race be different than when I practiced?

The voices got closer. I slowed and moved right.

A dark-haired woman who looked to be in her 40s passed me at an easy lope. She settled into her stride a few yards ahead of me.

“Hello,” she called in an infuriatingly unlabored voice.

I gasped a reciprocal greeting and hoped she would leave it at that. I had no air to spare for conversation.

“Do you want,” she asked, “to run with my friends and me?”

I hesitated. I had trained alone, so I wasn't accustomed to running with people. I would feel humiliated if I couldn't keep up with them. But, then again, their presence might inspire me to push myself harder than solitude would. This race was nothing like training.

“Sure.”

She introduced me to the other women.

Turns out they were veteran runners in their late 50s—I told them I had thought they were in their 40s, and this conjured big smiles—with a dozen or more ultramarathons between them. The dark-haired one asked how old I was.

“I’m 20.”

She shook her head as if in dismay, but she was smiling. “I’ve been running,” she said, “longer than you’ve been alive.”

Keeping up was tough but worth it. We talked during the flat sections and huffed and puffed up the steep parts. At the aid station at the halfway point, I sucked down a salt pill, a handful of M&Ms, half a peanut butter sandwich and two Dixie cups of Coke.

My stomach gurgled its appreciation.

After the race, the dark-haired woman hugged me. “You did great,” she said. “I’m proud of you.”

This, I realized, was the key difference between road running and trail running.

Connection. On the trail there was no asphalt between my feet and the earth, no headphones between my ears and the birdsongs, no distance between myself and the people around me. ST

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Pet Care Oxygen Hose Is No Chew Toy

by Sam Mazzotta

Dear Paw’s Corner: I have a 2-yearold cat, Annie, who loves to chew on anything plastic—even my wife’s oxygen hose. How can I stop her from doing this? It gets costly.

— Dave F., via email Dear Dave: It’s not just costly in terms of replacing medical equipment, there’s also the risk of Annie having to endure a costly surgery to remove bits of plastic lodged in her digestive tract.

However, it can be tough to break a cat of certain habits, and many cats love to gnaw at certain textures and shapes.

If possible, you or your wife should come up with ways to move the oxygen hose (or hoses) out of Annie’s reach, either by attaching to the chair with a strip or two of medical tape or, if carrying oxygen around, by looping the excess length of hose around the top of the tank or over one’s shoulder.

Another method to consider is spraying the exposed length of hose with a cat repellent. Several types are available at pet stores and are used to deter cats from

clawing or gnawing things like furniture or other fascinating protuberances.

In either case, constant vigilance is still required, as Annie will continue to try to bite the hose if she can get close enough (despite the presence of any stinky spray). When she makes a move toward the hose, distract her with a toy or by calling her. Or, by gently picking her up and placing her in another part of the room, ideally facing a favorite toy or scratching post on which she can take out her energy. ST Send your questions or comments to ask@pawscorner.com or write Paw’s Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Find more pet advice and resources at www.pawscorner.com

Strange But True Hippopotamuses Distroy Crops?

by Samantha Weaver

• It was Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein who made the following sage observation: “If people never did silly things, nothing intelligent would ever get done.”

• Much like farmers of today, ancient Egyptians who worked the land worried about a variety of animals that could destroy their crops: locusts, sparrows, mice, and worms. Unlike the typical Midwesterner of today, though, they also had to worry about hippopotamuses.

• As the end of the school year approaches, this might be a good time to know that it was Americans who came up with the idea of summer camp.

• Did you know the name of the country of Iraq is derived from the Arabic word meaning origin? ST ***

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• The fierce Apache warrior we know today as Geronimo was not originally so named. His given name was Goyahkla, which means “one who yawns.”

• We’ve all seen pictures of African women carrying heavy loads—up to 75 pounds in some cases—balanced securely on their heads.You might not realize that these women can carry more, relative to body size, more efficiently than pack mules.

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