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September 16, 2011

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tice; at 25 elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses; at 31 retired from his law practice and became a Delegate to the Second Continental Congress; at 33, wrote the Declaration of Independence, a Public Education bill and a statute for Religious Freedom; at 39, elected the second Governor of Virginia; at 40, served in Congress; at 46, was the first Secretary of State; at 53, served as Vice President; at 57, elected as the third President of the United States.

ur friends and neighbors in the United States, and all over the world, held their breath and prayed that the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 catastrophe would not be repeated. Days were spent in remembrance of those whose lives were lost on that horrific day in 2001, along with the lives of the surviving families, of children born after the catastrophe, those who found their way to a new life, and the construction of the 9/11 memorial. Everything was covered in great respect and remembrance.

Now we are back to facing the world as we know it today.

Sometimes you feel that the world has come a very long way‚ new ideas, new rules, new leaders, new technology. Then suddenly you realize how many liberties have been taken away and how many ways we have gone astray from the basic American format that carried with it dreams of democracy leading to becoming more perfect with time.

We are all guilty of changes that would not have been tolerated in the good ole days.

We are just moving too fast for our own good. We look forward to the news, knowing that what we see and what we hear, in order to be considered news, is NOT good news but that of the latest battle, murder, theft‚ anything the media must latch onto to keep the ratings up. At different times, my brother and I have thought of writing and sharing a paper called‚ Good News.

The nearest anyone has ever come to that, we find in the great messages that travel around the computers these days. They are often very special‚ until you get to the last part of the message‚ which usually says something like‚ you will have good luck in the next two hours if you forward this to 10 people within the next 10 seconds.

A friend shared some interesting info, via e-mail, about our early president Thomas Jefferson, a remarkable man who began learning very early in life. At 5, he studied under his cousin‚ tutor, at 9 studied Latin, Greek and French; at 14 classical literature and other languages; at 16, entered William and Mary College; at 19, studied law for 5 years; at 23, started his own law prac-

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And‚ there is so much more about this man. Some of his quotes were mentioned and are noted here: The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.

It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of the world.

I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent government from wasting the labors of the people under pretense of taking care of them.

My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.

I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies.

The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time, with the blood of patriots and tyrants.

Source Page to confirm Quotes: http:// www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Thomas _Jefferson As always, we must stay tuned in and turned on and treat our country, our leaders, each other, (and ourselves) with respect and remembrance, while seeking to keep America strong... and productive. ST

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What’s Happening Around Town…

Travel Club Join a travel club and meet people who enjoy travel and are planning exciting trips. The club is sponsored by High Performance Cruise & Travel. Meeting will be held Thurs., Sept. 29 from 9:30– 11 A.M. at the Daytona Beach Municipal Golf Course Club House Restaurant.

Learn about great cruises from featured guest speaker, Gabriel Rodriquez, Sales Account Manager with Celebrity Cruise Line. The seminar is free and breakfast is on your own. Please call 386-2524423 or e-mail danny@highperforman cetravel.com for an application.

Long-Term Care Do you know the true answers to questions about long-term care costs?

You are invited to a free informational workshop on government benefits and planning for payment of long-term care presented by Scott Selis of The Chiumento-Selis-Dwyer Attorneys At Law at 2 P.M. on Sept. 27 in Palm Coast and Oct. 11 in Daytona Beach. Seating is limited and reservations are strongly suggested. Call 386-868-5337 to RSVP.

Alzheimer’s Class Home Stewards Health Services is hosting a free Alzheimer's Awareness Class. Join them for a Discussion on Tues., Oct. 4 from 9–10 A.M. at The Casements Cultural Center, Room 205, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach.

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Lunch Bunch Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona host Lunch Bunch every Thurs. at 12 NOON. Just $4 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes. Reservations are required by noon the Tuesday prior.

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Financial Seminar Learn about the American Dream In A New Economy from Becky Argeny, Licensed Consultant and how your everyday choice can affect your financial future on Sept. 27 or Sept. 28 at 11 A.M. at Black Beards’s Inn, 701 Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach. Light lunch served. Please RSVP to 1-800560-0181 before Sept. 23.

Book Fair Shop the book fair from now until Fri., Sept. 30 from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. at the Ormond Beach Senior Center, 351 Andrews Street. Chose from a variety of reasonably priced paper and hard back books from 10¢ to $2.

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Vince Carter’s Pink Walk/Run

The Florida Hospital Flagler Foundation invites you to a free Luncheon Seminar on Fri., Oct. 7 from 12 NOON to 1:30 P.M. When you attend this free luncheon seminar you benefit in several ways: Attorney Marc Dwyer of Chiumento Selis Dwyer, PA, will be there to answer your questions; you will receive a free copy Provide & Protect; and a free Wills Planner Guide and complimentary Online Wills Planner account. Join us at the Lind Education Center, Florida Hospital Flagler, 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast. Space is limited and reservations are required. To RSVP call 386-586-4440.

Please join the Vince Carter’s Pink Walk/Run on Sun., Oct. 23 with sign in beginning at 8 A.M. and the walk/ run at 9 A.M. The $25 registration fee will include a commemorative tee shirt, goodie bag, refreshments, and a huge dose of community pride. Donations for a silent auction are now being accepted and registration forms are available at Vince Carter’s, 2150 LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach or e-mail Tammy at VCPink Walk@gmail.com For questions or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, call Tammy at 386-290-7162.

Learning, Living, & Laughing Series Bishop’s Glen, 900 LPGA Blvd., Holly Hill has a series of free seminars during the month of September. Some of the topics include: Caregivers Support Group on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 1:30 P.M.; Financial Advisor on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 3 P.M.; and Active Aging Week on Mon.–Fri., Sept. 26–30 in the afternoons. For other dates, times, topics, or to RSVP, call 386-226-9110.

Bridge Class The Daytona Metropolitan Bridge Club, 600 Driftwood Avenue, Daytona Beach is offering a new series of beginning Bridge classes. The first lesson is free and subsequent lessons are only $4. Lessons will be held Thursday’s at 9:30 A.M. beginning October 6. Free refreshments at all games. For questions call the Director, Matie Ellery at 386-615-1823.

Natural Smile Seminar 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 seminar is scheduled for Wed., Sept. 21, 4 P.M. at the office of Florida Oral & Facial Surgical Associates in Palm Coast and Tues., Sept. 27 at 4:30 P.M at the New Smyrna Beach Library. RSVP by calling 386-437-6885.

Scams Against Seniors Learn tips on how to protect yourself from scams, fraud, and identity theft in a free seminar sponsored by Council On Aging on Tues., Sept. 20, 1–2:30 P.M. at City of DeLand, City of Commission Chambers, 120 S. Florida Ave. For information, call 386-253-4700, ext. 216.

Tag Sale Shop 'til you drop at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona as they host a tag sale on Sat., Sept. 24 from 8 A.M. to 12 NOON with a huge selection of household item.

There will be bargains galore. Lunch will be available for purchase too. Proceeds will benefit the Senior Ministry Center. For details, call 386-767-6542.

Asset Preservation You are invited to join Bob Holland, Attorney on Sept. 21 at 11 A.M. at Grand Villa, 535 N. Nova Road, Ormond Beach for a free seminar on Asset Preservation. Now is the time to prepare a Living Will, Durable Power of Attorney, or Healthcare Surrogacy. Refreshments served. RSVP to 386-868-0723.

Parkinson’s Association The Parkinson Association of Daytona Beach is pleased to announce that Dr. Ryan Uitti, Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurology at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville will address the Parkinson Association of Greater Daytona Beach. Dr. Uitti’s topic will be The Best Medicine For Parkinson’s Disease. The event will be held at Bishop’s Glen Retirement Center (auditorium) at 900 LPGA Blvd. in Holly Hill on Wed., Sept. 28 from 2 to 3:30 P.M. Reservations are required for this event. For more information or to RSVP, call Vince Kinsler at 386-676-6375.

Support Groups 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 more information, call 386-214-3833.

Paddle Battle Special to Seniors Today he Friends of Blue Spring State Park, Inc., and TravelCountry will hold the 6th Annual St. Johns River Paddle Battle on September 17 & 18. Three races will be held during the two day event designed for paddlers and runners of all levels. All proceeds go directly to the Friends of Blue Spring.

Registration for the two paddle only races on Saturday begins at 7 A.M. and ends 30 minutes prior to start time. The ten-mile race around Hontoon Island and through Snake Creek begins at 8:30 A . M . The shorter four-mile race upstream and back from Blue Spring State Park begins at 9:30 A.M. Fees are $25 and $20 respectively.

Get your running shoes ready for two races on Sunday. Registration begins at 7 A.M. with an 8:30 A.M. start time for the 5K run/walk and the 5K run/walk combined with a three mile paddle.

Fees are $20 and $30 respectively.

Equipment rentals are available for both days and vary from $20 to $50. An awards ceremony will take place each day shortly following the events.

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The Provide & Protect seminar will show you how to make decisions that will benefit your family from now on. When you attend this FREE luncheon seminar you benefit in several ways: • Attorney Marc Dwyer of Chiumento Selis Dwyer, PA, will be there to answer your questions.

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Friday, October 7, 2011, 12 NOON to 1:30 P.M. Lind Education Center, Florida Hospital Flagler 60 Memorial Medical Parkway Palm Coast, FL 32164 Space is limited and reservations are required.

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Catch Up On Cat Soup

by Peggy Goldtrap

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wake every morning in pain, startled from slumber by a brutal and savage attack. A battle begun before daylight has left my toes shredded casualties in an undeclared war. Our Siamese cat wants breakfast.

Warnings had been issued; siren serenades that could wake the dead. Meow!... squeaky, sweet. Meowargh!.. short, shrill.

Arrgwhiot!... spiteful shrieks... Dork are you deaf? Get up and feed me!

I didn’t heed her alarms fast enough, so she was forced to launch nuclear assault. On slashed feet I limp to the medicine cabinet for my morning alcohol rub.

Feeding a cat sounds like a simple task, but it isn’t. Cat doesn’t like to eat alone, or in the dark. She prefers that I turn on the light and stand in the doorway while she eats. She can’t tell time, so she doesn’t care that I’m due another hour of sleep in the arms of Morpheus.

I refuse to watch the other functional routine that often accompanies feeding.

Unlike dogs that have to be walked in dreadful weather; a simple litter box services a cat. There is a caveat: the litter box must be pristine or unpleasant retaliation occurs.

I, not GAG, am a cat person. It’s been about five years since we had a resident feline. Five years ago, we had an old, laid back, relaxed, declawed cat. Now we have an 18 month old, bounding Siamese who moves with the speed of lightning. Pounce is too quiet a word; dismember is much more appropriate.

Don’t misunderstand. The cat is not vicious. She is focused. It’s amazing how a cat can see a person across a room, in a chair, quietly reading. The cat can tiptoe toward a person, leap like a ballet dancer to the slimmest perch, and like a snowflake fall into a small ball on a lap. On the other hand, that same cat can suddenly spy imminent danger focusing on the tiniest object; such as, a paper wad, a sunbeam, a flower petal. Like a laser beam, the focus narrows until said object looms so enormous that it must be neutralized; totally erased and eliminated from the cat’s environment.

GAG was not thrilled about the new addition. With the death of the last cat GAG declared: ‘No more cats.’ I obeyed him for five years thinking every day that he would relent on his ‘no more cats’ vow.

After all, the last two cats were ‘brought in’ by GAG. For a while I volunteered with the Humane Society, working in the ‘adopta-cat’ section. I avoided all-out animal war and refused to bring a cat to a condo of contention. GAG was solidly, 100 percent against it. So what happened?

Call it synchronicity. There was an area feline that needed a new home. After communications with the owner, history, and finally a photo, I was open to adopt. Adapt?

That was another challenge. GAG didn’t

embrace the idea but his valid masculine logic yielded to my child-like heart. ‘OK, IF… the box is not smelly and the furniture is intact, I’ll give her a try.’

Cat’s old name was Duncan. Previous owner thought the kitten was a boy until the neutering appointment. I wanted to

Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap honor her Siamese heritage with an exotic name, such as, Ming Ling, Lotus Blossom, Thai Tai; but whenever I talked to her, I chattered: “Pretty girl, you’re such a Pretty Girl.” No matter, like all cats, she ignores people, names, rules, limits unless they serve her needs.

Cats sleep a lot, 16 of 24 hours; something GAG greatly admires and aspires to duplicate. Sleep is a favorite activity and the cat is really good at it. Whoever said it’s a dog‘s life, obviously never had a cat. When a cat (or any living thing for that matter) sleeps, it uses very little energy. The longer a cat sleeps, the more energy it has for hunting (in zip-lock bags, cans, and the refrigerator).

Past pets slept under beds, on dresser tops, in corners, on sills, couches, chairs, baskets; anywhere they chose. Pretty Girl wants to be a star, stretching in front of the TV and obliterating half the picture.

Channels can’t seem to be changed through a cat’s head.

First-choice for spa space is a strange one. Our coffee table is actually a gigantic white ceramic sea turtle with a clear glass top. The only accessory on the coffee table is a red ceramic bowl; it has become Pretty Girl’s homestead. Why sit, sleep, groom, and collapse into only this ceramic bowl? It’s directly across from the TV, so GAG says she wants to be able to watch Animal Planet.

Peace and serenity have returned and a skewed world has been set aright. It is so pleasant, mauled toes and all, to have a cat in our condo. Pretty Girl is not loyal, humble, or appreciative of our lifestyle. We are no more than clumping litter, but she permits us to scratch her from time to time and share her private meowments. That’s close enough for comfort.

As I write this article, Pretty Girl is in her homestead purrparing Cat Soup for supper. Hum, hum good! ST

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But rather, they are swans.

Nancy Lohman, member of the Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center Governing and Foundation Boards of Directors, and her family generously donated two male swans to swim the pond in front of the hospital’s Comprehensive Cancer Center.

As owners of Lohman Funeral Homes, Lohman and her family created a garden, complete with a lake and their very own swans, five years ago at 1423 Bellevue Avenue in Daytona Beach.

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WWII Museum Seeks Vets & Families Special to Seniors Today he heroism and dedication of a unique group of men are on display in a unique museum.

It started 65 years ago, when the 390th Bombardment Group, an Eighth Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress unit stationed in England, created a place in world history. This group flew 301 combat missions over Europe from 1943 to 1945. The stories of the men and the missions are housed in a special museum—the 390th Memorial Museum in Tucson, Arizona.

The 390th Memorial Museum, on the grounds of the Pima Air & Space Museum, houses a restored B17G, called I’ll Be Around. Visitors can look inside the aircraft and see the tight spaces the crew occupied inside a bomber that had no insulation and few safety measures.

Their Part In History The 390th Bombardment Group dropped 19,000 tons of bombs and lost 181 aircraft. Most significantly, 714 airmen lost their lives. The B-17s flown by the 390th bombed aircraft factories, bridges, and oil refineries. The 390th bombed the coast of Normandy before the ground landings; cut German supply lines during the Battle of the Bulge; and dropped food supplies to the Dutch the week before V-E Day. The crews are memorialized in photos that fill the museum walls; men in uniform in front of their planes that are adorned with nose art and the endearing names of each plane.

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The Joseph A. Moller Library inside the museum is a private research center for the Air Campaign of Central Europe.

The library contains over 90,000 pages of 390th combat history and more than over 10,000 photographs.

“This private library is the resource center for our research department of the 390th Memorial Museum, which is re-

searching for details on the men and the missions they flew,” said Emile “Terry” Therrien, who is the executive director of the 390th Memorial Museum Foundation.

Searching For Connections With this historic mission in mind, the Museum is seeking members of the 390th and their descendants. “We’re hoping that the stories of the men involved will live on through this museum,” Therrien said. “We’re encouraging anyone who was part of these military flight missions and ground support units or their relatives to contact the museum. Tell your story.” ST For more information on the 390th Memorial Museum or if you wish to make a donation to the museum, please visit www.390th.org A restored B-17 and historical research facilities are part of the visitor experience to this unique World War II memorial museum.

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Q: What’s your view of kennel cages?

My wife hates the idea of using one to train our dog Sandy, but I disagree. What do you say?

— Jerry in Las Cruces, NM A: I’m personally okay with the concept of crating (or “kennel cages”). It’s an effective way to housetrain a puppy (who won’t soil a sleeping or living area) and teaches it to stay comfortable and relaxed in a similar container, the travel crate, which is essential to traveling with your dog.

However, I do see frequent instances where the crate is misused, with negative consequences for both the dog and owner alike.

The crate also serves as a home or den for your dog. So it always has to be seen by Sandy as a safe place to be, perhaps the safest place in the house for her.

If you use the crate to punish Sandy, such as shutting her up in it when she’s being hyperactive or disobedient, she could associate it with negative feelings and avoid going into it.

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I recommend you learn as much as you can about using the crate to train Sandy. The American Dog Trainers Network has a list of tips on furnishing the crate, getting her to accept it, and using it as a positive training tool. Find the list here: http://www.inch.com/~ dogs /cratetraining.html It also includes important safety tips, such as always removing Sandy’s collar before putting her into the crate, and making sure she’s not left in an environment that’s too hot or freezing cold. ST Send your question or comment to ask@pawscorner.com, or write to Paw’s Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. For more pet care-related advice, visit www.pawscorner.com

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The Dale Woodward Family We haven’t forgotten that the word “service” means something. When you come to Dale Woodward Funeral Home you will be served by a Woodward Family Member.

We are not about adding locations or acquiring more properties.

Our family is devoted to serving this community, which we have been doing since 1954.

We believe some things should never change.

Fashback Music Memories

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1. What group released Dottie, A Thief, and Sassy Fran, all in 1958?

2. Which artist had a big hit with I Just Want To Be Your Everything?

3. What was James Taylor’s first number one hit? What was the year?

4. How many number one singles has Blood, Sweat, And Tears had?

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6. Which artist hires a new band wherever he goes? (Think: Wave Goodbye Tour) Answers 1. Danny And The Juniors. None were big hits compared to Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay, also released in 1958.

2. Andy Gibb, in 1977. The song zipped to the top of the chart and stayed there for weeks. A few months later it went to the top again for a week.

3. You’ve Got A Friend, in 1971. The song won Grammys for Taylor and for writer Carole King.

4. Amazingly, none. Three songs in 1969, including Spinning Wheel, rose to Number 2.

5. The Drifters, in 1959. Ben E. King co-wrote and sang lead on the song, which was a precursor to the coming era of soul music.

6. Trent Reznor, aka Nine Inch Nails.

Being the only actual member gives Reznor complete control. It must be working, as he’s got multiple millions in sales. As to his most recent work, he also co-wrote the score for the film The Social Network. ST

Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.

Too bad. Didn’t have to happen.

The fact is that the number one cause of death-by-injury among seniors is falling. But most falls can be prevented. Contact the Council on Aging for free information on fall prevention.They’ll even come to your home and help you identify ways to make it safer and reduce the chances of falling. And you’ll live happily ever after.

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Falls Prevention Awareness Day – September 23, 2011

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Balancing Act Since Fall Prevention Awareness Day is September 23, Heath offers these tips:

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smoke cigars because at my age if I don’t have something to hold onto, I might fall down.”

—George Burns Falls happen all the time. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), for people over sixty-five, falls are the most common cause of injury and the number one reason for admission to the hospital.

You’ve probably heard of the use it or lose it principle in regards to health and fitness. It states that if you don’t get enough physical activity then your heart, bones, and muscles will get weaker.

This principle also applies to balance.

Balance is the body’s ability to maintain equilibrium when standing, walking, or performing any other daily activity. If you don’t regularly put your body in situations where it needs balance, your sense of balance will gradually get worse.

Generally, as we get older, activities that involve a lot of movement (like yard work, sports, and playing with kids) are slowly replaced with activities that involve a lot of sitting (like reading, watching TV, or playing cards).

Here's the problem—movement requires balance, sitting does not.

Over the years, as time spent moving decreased and time spent sitting increased, your sense of balance got less “exercise,”

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which allowed it to deteriorate. It’s a very gradual and slow process, but over a decade or two, it certainly adds up.

Younger You Fitness …by Heath Barrow

The good news is that the use it or lose it principle is a two-way street. Not only can you train your heart and muscles to make them stronger, but you can also train your balance. How? By increasing your leg strength. When it comes to preventing falls and maintaining independence, no other muscle group plays a more crucial role than your leg muscles.

Leg strengthening can be challenging, though, so don’t try to do too much too soon.

Here’s a few activities that can strengthen the muscles in your lower body: • Squats • Toe Raises • Going up stairs • Walking on the beach Be safe and be strong. Now that’s a good balance.

Heath Barrow is the owner of Younger You Fitness, “Daytona’s Premiere 50-plus Fitness Specialists.” He can be reached at 386-295-3639 or at YoungerYouFitness@ gmail.com

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Stop Pain Now With Acupuncture and Physical Therapy Coping With Radiation Treatment

By Bill Albro

I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer and I had been suffering from the side effects of radiation treatment such as nausea, fatigue, and nerve pain. ARC managed my symptoms with a combination of acupuncture and herbal therapy. The day after the first treatment, I saw immediate results. My nausea was completely gone. I regained my energy back and I was even eating much better!

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lthough evidence is not extensive and for many applications, randomized controlled trials are lacking, acupuncture appears to benefit cancer-related pain and help manage chemo-radiation therapy induced nausea and vomiting. More and more studies also support the fact that acupuncture helps with insomnia, fatigue, and dyspnea or difficulty breathing. Some studies even further suggest that acupuncture bolsters the immune function by boosting the activity of Natural Killer cells which specifically attack cancer cells.

Cancer Related Pain—Evidence that acupuncture benefits patients with pain due to malignant disease comes almost exclusively from case series. Although details of treatments are hard to find, early studies appearing soon after the dawn of acupuncture in the US in the 70s reported acupuncture to be effective for relief of cancer pain.

Needle stimulation of acupuncture points causes the release of endorphins which are morphine like substances that have the ability to take the edge of the pain by blocking pain signals. A series of treatments is necessary to keep endorphin levels to where they can maintain a relatively longer pain free period.

Nausea and Vomiting—Soon after the administration of chemotherapeutic agents, serotonin is released. This stimulates receptors of the gastrointestinal tract and chemore-

ceptor trigger zone in the cortex of the brain.

Ultimately, the vomiting center of the brain is activated initiating the vomiting reflex.

Not all patients respond to medications which act against serotonin receptors to stop the vomiting reflex. In fact, some of these patients get hospitalized for dehydration.

Acupuncture & Physical Therapy Ramon Gutierrez, D.O.M. Acupuncture Physician Using classical acupuncture points, numerous studies reviewed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) revealed that acupuncture indeed helped with post chemotherapy nausea and vomiting. “There is clear evidence that needle acupuncture treatment is effective for post-operative and chemo therapy induced nausea and vomiting.” NIH, 1997. These same studies also show acupuncture is effective for symptoms that occur 24 hours after the administration of chemotherapeutic agents.

If you or somebody you know is suffering from a cancer-related problem, consider acupuncture as an option. It will offer the best of two worlds into one integrative approach for !

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

Here’s An Idea • “Use lined-up celery ribs to create a base for your roast. This way, the juices move around more and the roast never sticks to the pan. I serve the celery with the roast, but you don’t have to if you don’t want to.”

• To bring out the natural sweetness of corn on the cob, try sprinkling a little bit

of sugar in the pot after the water has come to a boil. ST Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or e-mail JoAnn at heresatip@yahoo.com

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What’s In The Stars

For The Week Of September 19

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A troubling situation takes a positive turn and moves toward a resolution that should please you and your supporters.

Deal with new domestic issues.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s a good time to reassess your goals and consider shifting directions. Keep an open mind, and be prepared to make changes as new opportunities arise.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Rely on your Mercury aspect to help you close that communication gap before it becomes too wide to cross. A sibling or other family member has news.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’re about to get off that emotional roller coaster and start experiencing more stability. It’s a good time to let someone new into your life.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Good news: A trusted friend comes through for you. You still need to shed that last scrap of self-doubt and once more become the cool, confident Cat. VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) Things should be getting back to a less hectic pace. Enjoy the more peaceful atmosphere. Don’t forget about those still-unresolved issues.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A more positive family relationship develops as misunderstandings are explained. A job situation appears promising, but check it out before you act on it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Congratulations. That on-the-job situation is working out as you’d hoped. Now’s a good time to relax and to enjoy the company of family and close friends.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You might feel as if you’re caught in an emotional tug-of-war. Don’t be rushed into a decision on either side. Wait for more facts before you act.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) The Goat’s usually high level of selfconfidence is brimming over these days.

This should help you deal with a situation that you’ve avoided for too long.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Relationships become more intense. Be careful not to be pushed into decisions you are not comfortable with. You’re the one in charge of your life.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You need to show more confidence in your ability to reach your goals. Make that long-delayed decision, and avoid floundering in a sea of self-doubt. ST

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ou are cordially invited to join our new travel club. We have many outstanding trips and tips for our members. Our primary focus will be on groups, but we will do customized trips for individuals as well.

We have scheduled nine meetings throughout the year. During these meetings we will discuss all the fantastic trips that we have planned for the upcoming year, have guest speakers, and discuss trips that are exciting as well as affordable.

There is not a membership fee to join and you will receive a quarterly newsletter. We will be offering: Cruises • Land Tours • All-Inclusive Resorts • Airline Tickets • Day Trips

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by Dr. Phan, I am now pain free and able to do daily activities. A non-drug, non-surgical, preventative solution, acupuncture has been a tremendous help for my sciatic pain.”

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September 21 • 11 am at Grand Villa Senior Living Community

Call now to attend this FREE

Asset Preservation Seminar

by Bob Holland, Attorney, Legacy Estate Planners, P.L. Attorneys and Counsellors at Law. When the storm hits, it’s too late to prepare a Living Will, Durable Power of Attorney, or Healthcare Surrogacy. Preserve the assets of your loved one and yourself now in the event of catastrophic illness and/or disability.

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“I had a nerve compression on my neck, I could not turn either toward the left or right. Because of the severe pain in the neck, I could not drive nor sleep comfortably. Dr. Phan’s acupuncture treatments resolved my neck condition.”

—Dr. Revollo Humberto, M.D. (Radiologist)

Veteran’s Post

4th Annual “Sole Support” For Parkinson’s Fun Walk Saturday, Nov. 5th

Little-Known Benefits Aids Some Elderly Vets

by Freddie Groves

T

he Aid and Attendance Pension isn’t a widely known veterans benefit. It can provide money to vets who need help with daily living skills such as dressing themselves, or if they are housebound.

A doctor must sign a form stating these facts are accurate.

To qualify for the A&A Pension, you must be a veteran age 65 or older, or permanently disabled, who served for at least 90 days, and one of those days must have been during a wartime period.

After September 1980, you must have served 24 months.

You also must have a limited income, and that includes income from a spouse or dependents. You can exclude income such as Supplemental Security Income.

If you already receive a service-connected disability benefit, you don’t qualify for this money too. (You’ll get the one that pays more.)

Unfortunately, there are groups trying to take advantage of veterans. They give free seminars on the A&A benefits and offer to help file the paperwork. Their

free service isn’t free, and once you sign their contract, you’ll get a call asking for money before they’ll file your claim.

They’ll also pressure you to buy investments such as trusts and annuities with your money, especially if you get a retroactive lump sum.

Bottom line: If you’re a member of one of the veterans service organizations, you’ll have access to a Veterans Service Officer. Use him or her to file your paperwork. If you’re not in one of those groups, contact the Department of Veterans Affairs (1-800-827-1000) and ask for VA Form 21-526, Veteran’s Application for Compensation and/or Pension, or go online to download the forms. Take care to provide all the documentation they ask for. ST

Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com

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Section B September 16, 2011 Halifax Humane Society—Tails From The Front abor Day has passed and autumn is quickly approaching, bringing cooler, drier weather with it. This pleasant weather offers our dogs and us a better opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Getting your dog outside is almost always a good idea, but how much exercise is enough for them?

There is not a simple answer to this question, but it depends mostly on the breed of the dog. As a minimum, most dogs need 30 minutes of exercise at least 4 times a week, but daily exercise is best.

Smaller dogs often need more exercise than large dogs, but they do not require as much space to satisfy their needs. Playing with a toy in the house or in the back yard is most often enough for smaller breeds, however, they should still be taken on a daily walk. This is healthy exercise not only for the dog but its owner as well.

Mid-size and larger breeds vary on the amount of exercise necessary. Dogs that are natural hunters or herders, such as beagles, hounds, border collies, or

shepherds, usually need the most exercise. It is in their nature to run around, chase things, and go on walks or jogs.

If they do not receive enough exercise, they can become restless, and their behavior will suffer as a result.

Even if you do not have a large house or yard, there are other options to get your dog the exercise it needs. Taking your dog to a dog park can be a great way to let them exercise. Playing with other dogs allows them to exert themselves and get a healthy interaction with other dogs.

Mental exercise is also important for your dog. This can be provided by using a toy that challenges the dog to work for a treat. Some of these toys can be found at Halifax Humane Society. When your dog receives the mental and physical exercise it needs, its behavior will improve and you will have a happy companion.

Tyler Stover is the community outreach director for the Halifax Humane Society. He can be reached at 386274-4703, ext. 320—for details on these and other adoptables dial ext. 337.

Alexa can’t wait to meet a new friend.

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Midnight wants to dance for you. Won’t you be the partner on the dance floor?

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Dream The Dream January 18, 2012

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ight you be in need of a loan guaranteed approved regardless of your credit history or current financial situation? Has a financial emergency popped up—the funeral of a loved one, sickness in the family, or maybe home repairs needed due to our recent string of storms? If so, then keep your guard up against scam artists who are ready to prey on those at the end of their ropes. People in desperate need of quick cash are especially vulnerable to pitches promising hassle-free loans.

Don’t let any unfortunate circumstances push you into becoming a scam victim.

The catch is that the loans promising approval are supposedly yours only after you pay a fee first. After a convincing sales pitch that promises to alleviate your financial woes, the scammer asks for a fee ranging anywhere from $25 to several hundred dollars. The advance money might be termed as a processing fee, application fee, or first month’s payment. The bottom line, though, is that it’s against the law to ask for money up front to help obtain a loan, and chances are that you’ll never see the loan.

Legitimate businesses might require application, appraisal, or credit report fees, but these costs are never demanded before the lender is identified and the application is completed. Also, the legitimate fee is usually paid to the lender, not the broker or facilitator of the supposed “guaranteed” loan.

Scammers will often place ads in local newspapers, sometimes advertising themselves as a credit union and inviting interested people to call a tollfree number for a free consultation.

When you see ads like these, check on them before calling. An out-of-state credit union should raise a red flag, as credit unions usually are local and based on a set type of membership within the community. National credit unions will likewise have a local branch.

When a scammer gets a call from someone interested in the advertised loan, he begins pumping the caller for credit history information. He then gives the good news that the initial loan application was approved, or maybe it will

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be phrased as, “Yes, you qualified for the loan.” He’ll say that bad credit is not a problem and that chances are real good that the lenders will give the requester the needed loan.

Now that all the good news is delivered to the relieved caller, the scammer has the caller send identification and some credit-related information in writing along with an advance fee to the scammer by overnight courier. Once the money is delivered, the scammer might go the extra mile to contact the caller to say that everything was received and that the submitted information is now officially forwarded to the actual lending organization or decision makers.

He thanks the caller for the business, which is probably the only sincere thing the crook says during this process.

In some cases, that will be last the victim ever hears from the scammer. His advance fee is gone and no loan is forthcoming. In other cases, other scammers in on the deal will call the victim back a few days later to say that the loan was rejected. In the most extreme incidents, scammers will be audacious enough to require yet more fees to process the nonexistent loan.

Distraught people will go to great lengths to get the needed money, only deal with reputable companies. Don’t be fooled by a glitzy ad. Remember, never pay an advance fee for a loan or credit card, to anyone other than the actual lending agency. ST

Beware Of Phony Veterans Special to Seniors Today hink twice before you give money to people standing on street corners with buckets.

According to Richard Tolfa, state commander of the Disabled American Veterans organization, many people are posing as veterans and raising funds for groups that are not chartered and give less than 10 percent to reputable veterans organizations.

“When you see a guy with a bucket, ask him how much money he keeps for himself,” Tolfa advises. “They are required to answer you, and most of them will tell you they keep 30 percent. By the time everybody takes all their cuts, there’s very little left for veterans.”

Some of the phony veterans wear camouflage fatigues, and Tolfa sees this as affront to veterans.

“If a person approaches your car at an intersection asking for money for veterans, keep your window shut,” Tolfa said.

“No legitimate veterans organizations are on the streets with buckets,” he said.

“By doing this, they are making it even harder for legitimate veterans organizations to raise money.”

To raise money legally in Florida, organizations must register with the

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Florida Department of Agriculture and Community Service as a 501(c)(3) organization. If they want to raise funds on street corners or in front of businesses, they may need a city permit. The paperwork doesn’t guarantee that veterans will receive any of the money.

“We need to get these people off the streets,” Tolfa said, adding that his organization is encouraging local and state leaders to put a stop to the practice.

Tolfa feels so strongly about this issue, he will speak before the Volusia County Council Nov. 10, the day before Veterans Day. “If you want to help veterans, consider making a donation to organizations that provide service to veterans,” said Mike White, director of Veterans Services for Volusia County Government. These include Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and others. ST

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To the glee of fans, favorite characters absent from the previous volume have returned, like sharp, sardonic dwarf Tyrion, now a fugitive from the wrath of his sister, the queen. He, along with many others, has journeyed across the sea to seek out Daenarys, last of the previous royal line, hoping to aid her in her ongoing campaign to win back her family’s throne. Even armed with three powerful dragons and a host of warriors, the young rebel queen is having trouble holding on to the lands she’s already conquered, as foes emerge from all sides, and even within her ranks.

Back in Westeros, Night’s Watch commander Jon Snow does his best to strengthen the mighty barrier wall against the foul magical forces that threaten it from the far north. Surprising faces from the past reappear, and everywhere men fight, words betray, and allegiances change with the ever-icier winds as the winter grows ever nearer.

Much of this installment takes place in previously unseen corners of the continent across the sea, whose ancient civilizations differ intriguingly from the medieval European ambience of Westeros, giving Martin a chance to draw his universe ever larger and more complex. The density of the worldbuilding and the intricacy of the interwoven plots have drawn comparisons to Tolkien, but Martin’s world is a grittier sort of place, raw and earthy, often brutal and cruel, but with a fierce devotion to its own realism.

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id you know it’s possible to suffer from malnutrition even if you’re eating three times a day? That can happen easily to seniors who find it hard to be motivated to cook and end up just snacking throughout the day.

A changing sense of smell and taste, loneliness after the death of a spouse, medications, and boredom are a few of the reasons we don’t eat as well as we should. With a little ingenuity, it’s easy to fix fast, easy meals you’ll actually eat! Here are some ideas: • Use your slow cooker. All the ingredients are assembled in the pot in the morning, and are ready by dinnertime.

• The variety of cookbooks on the market is amazing. Investigate cookbooks that offer recipes with only five ingredients, diabetic recipes, meals that take less than 20 minutes to prepare, and prepared foods combined with your own easy additions.

• Double the amounts you prepare, and freeze the rest for days when you really don’t want to cook at all. Be sure

to label the container and use it within a few weeks.

• If income allows, consider ordering one week of a plan where meals are delivered to your door. While the cost would be prohibitive to do this constantly, having a few meals in the freezer would be handy for those times you don’t want to cook.

• Take a cooking class and learn steps to fix quick meals.

• Ask your doctor for a referral to a nutritionist if you need help with creating a menu, portion sizes, and nutritional values.

If you’re truly stuck in a not-cooking rut, in a pinch, remember: Canned fruit and vegetables are better than none at all. Peanut butter on crackers with a banana offers nutrition. It takes only a few minutes to scramble eggs, add cheese, and make toast. ST Write Matilda Charles in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com

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Dear Dr. Donohue: Please explain peripheral vascular disease. I have never heard of it, and neither have others.

— C.D. Answer: Peripheral vascular disease also goes by the name peripheral artery disease. It’s extremely common. It’s the leg’s equivalent of heart artery disease.

Both have to do with arteries clogged with plaque—a buildup of cholesterol, fat, and other materials.

Pain on walking is the prominent symptom of this illness. The pain occurs because the working leg muscles aren’t getting enough blood. They complain by sending pain signals. Calf pain is common when the obstruction to blood flow is in a thigh artery.

Stopping and resting relieves the pain.

High blood pressure, a family history of this condition, a family history of heart disease, smoking, diabetes, and increased cholesterol all contribute to it. The most important contributor is aging.

The family doctor can detect peripheral artery disease by noting a decreased pulse at the ankle. Greater evidence is obtained by comparing ankle blood pressure to arm blood pressure. The two should be equal. If ankle pressure is lower than arm pressure,

the reason is a blockage in leg artery blood flow.

Treatment is similar to treatment for obstructed heart arteries. Affected people have to lower their cholesterol, lower their body weight, lower their blood pressure, stop smoking, control blood sugar, and stay active by walking to the point of pain, resting and then continuing to walk. Doctors usually also must prescribe medicines to lower cholesterol and to facilitate the passage of blood through narrowed arteries more easliy.

Sometimes an operation on the clogged artery is necessary. Often this can be done with a catheter that has a balloon tip.

The booklet on peripheral vascular disease gives the details of the illness and its treatments. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue—No. 109W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. ST Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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• It was Danish author, philosopher and theologian Soren Kierkegaard who made the following sage observation: “People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use.”

• After the release of Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic film The Birds, pet stores all over the country saw a sharp decline in the sales of pet birds.

• You might be surprised to learn that during the first airing of the original Star Trek series, no episode ranked higher than Number 52 in the ratings.

• According to the Guinness Book of Records, it was poor Donna Griffiths who suffered the longest sneezing fit ever recorded. On Jan. 13, 1981, the 12-year-old girl started sneezing, and she continued sneezing every day for more than two and a half years.

• If you’re the average American, you eat 20 quarts of ice cream a year.

• I’m sure you’ve heard the term dimwit used as an insult, but, the word is more descriptive than derogatory. The human brain actually uses less power than a 100-watt light bulb.

• A man named Patrick Hooligan lived in London in the mid-1800s. He was such a notorious troublemaker that his name is still used today to refer to ruffians and hoodlums.

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ometimes you get too much “world” in your life and you need a break. I have figured out the best way is to get away from the hustle and bustle of life.

Spend some time with your grandchildren. I did that over the holidays and it is like getting a new lease on life.

A few days with my granddaughter Jane Claire was just what I needed.

There is something about being around a child that helps you understand what is really important in life.

She is now four (soon to be five) and full of questions and energy. I’m not sure how I did it but I managed somehow to keep up with her and, let me tell you, that is not an easy quest.

Jane Claire loves to have you tell her stories and, I like to tell them.

She especially likes stories that have questions in them.

Like, did you know what happened to the horse that fell in the mud puddle?

He got dirty.

I told her several stories about different animals and people falling in the mud puddle and, as you have figured out, it has the same punch line.

Eventually she told me that she was tired of the mud puddle stories so I changed to “Knock-Knock” tales.

Knock knock.

Who’s there?

Wanna know.

Wanna know who?

Do you wanna know who fell in the mud puddle?

“P-Paw, you’re trying to trick me,” she told me as she started laughing.

It is so refreshing to be able to enjoy such times with her and forget the real world problems.

My holiday last year was especially good. The weekend before Christmas I had both my son Bob and his family and daughter Cindy together.

We spent the weekend in Pine Mountain and took in the Callaway Garden’s Christmas Lights Show... a real treat for youngsters like Jane Claire and me.

This was the first time in eight years that Bob, Cindy and I had been together in the same location.

Winding Roads …by Byron Spires

It is so difficult to coordinate such an event with work and time off that before we knew it, time had slipped away. I think the three of us decided that we need to be together more often.

When my kids were growing up I liked to play practical jokes on them and I guess it must have been payback time, because when I went to bed the second night I found several plastic roaches in my bed under the covers.

Throughout the weekend I found them in my suitcase and inside my shoes and coat pocket.

I can take a joke pretty good so, instead of reacting, I just acted like there was nothing going on.

A few days after we were together I called them and thanked them for the candy critters.

I did complain about how tough they were, but added that a couple of them were a little crunchy for my taste.

I feel blessed in a lot of ways. Having good kids and friends is certainly something to be thankful for.

To be able to spend time with my granddaughter is what’s really important to me. ST

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Chicken Soup For The S oul A wife contemplates her husband's relationship with his dog. e won't admit it, but my husband, Bob, who is crazy about me, likes the dog better. I know I'm not alone in this dog-first, wifesecond hierarchy. I turned this situation around recently, when Bob was cleaning out the fridge. I thanked him for getting rid of everything in there that was a different color from when we first bought it. He glared at me. Then Gracie, our big adorable golden dog, trotted in.

Bob cooed: “Hey, Sweet Potato. Got a kissie?” He put his arms around the dog while they played. I turned around and tiptoed out of the room, wondering when the last time was that I got as many kisses as the dog. A few minutes later, Bob came into the living room and declared that we have a gender-biased household, which, of course, was nothing new to me. Gracie jumped on the couch and whimpered, and Bob soothingly rubbed her fur.

“It's my job to do all the housework around here, including the fridge,” Bob said.

“But I hate doing that,” I said.

Gracie went and got her binky, which she placed in Bob's lap. The binky is my bra. It once was white, but is now brown, although it has still retained its shape.

Gracie not only carries it, inside and out, but she tries to play fetch with the mailman—which he actually does. I watched as Bob picked up the bra and explained to the dog: “Thank you, Gracie. But I'm not

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angry. Your mother just doesn't do any housework, that's all.”

I suggested that communicating through the dog is not good for mental health, but he ignored me and said, “Howdy-do?” to Gracie, and she gave him her paw. They sat holding hands while we spoke.

“You're nicer to the dog than you are to me,” I said.

“I'm not,” he said.

“If the dog… ” I started.

“She has a name,” he said. “Don't you, Grace-ums?” They both looked at me and tilted their heads in the same direction.

“Okay,” I said. “If Gracie complained about how she was treated, you'd jump through hoops to fix it.”

“That's different,” he said.

“I'd really like to hear exactly how that is different,” I replied.

Then they both hung their heads in guilty silence. I wasn't intentionally trying to divert Bob from the housework business, but what the heck?

“You always bring this up,” he said, “when I discuss housework.”

Now, there are plenty of us who play second fiddle to the family pet. (We're the ones with only half of our faces visible in holiday photos.) This can work in our favor.

After Bob had his say about domestic inequity, I made my pivotal move. I knelt beside Gracie and said, “Why don't you tell Dad that I'll do more around the house if he'll start treating you like a dog?”

Bob will never do this, so I'm safe.

Finding Balance In The Battle Against Vertigo 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.

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Gout: The King Of Diseases And The Disease Of Kings

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out is caused by the deposit of uric acid crystals in the joints, resulting in severe swelling and pain. This disease mostly affects men between the ages of 30 and 45 and women between 55 and 70. Gout is commonly seen in people who are obese and suffer from diabetes or hyperlipidemia.

Uric acid, a substance from the breakdown of purine from food or our own body, usually dissolves in our blood, passing through the kidneys, and then excreted though urine. However, if the body produces more uric acid than the kidneys can excrete, the uric acid can accumulate in the joints and kidneys.

When uric acid builds up in our joints, creating urate crystals, it can trigger intense swelling and pain.

This process can occur in almost any joint such as ankles, knees, or elbows.

However the big toe is usually the first one to be affected. A gout attack is normally very sudden and is triggered by fluctuations in serum uric acid, produced by excessive intake of certain foods and alcohol, trauma, or diuretic therapy. A person can go to bed feeling fine and wake up with an excruciating painful, hot, and swollen big toe.

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The best method to help reduce your risk of subsequent gout attacks is to reduce uric acid in the blood. Allopeurinol and Uloric are both powerful drugs to reduce uric acid production.

Lifestyle change, maintaining a sensible weight and eating habit are essential. Foods with high purine should be avoided. Alcohol consumption also must be limited. Not only will this help reduce gout attacks, but it will also help you fight against hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol.

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If You… Wish To Make A Difference In Your Community, And Want To Own Your Own Newspaper Business…

We May Have The Perfect Opportunity For YOU! For over 20 years, Seniors Today newspaper has been published in Volusia/Flagler Counties and now Seniors Today is offering individuals, couples, and partners the opportunity to participate as fellow publishers in this growing business. As a Seniors Today franchise owner, you’ll enjoy ongoing professional support from our headquarters’ staff in Ormond Beach, Florida. We’ll train you in every facet of your new franchise business; no previous publishing experience is necessary.

You’ll be in business for yourself—but not by yourself.

Publishing your own senior living newspaper can be incredibly rewarding, both financially and personally. You will quickly become a trusted community resource, recognized as an outstanding leader with something of value to offer everyone you meet including our senior citizens. You’ll succeed because we all have a stake in your success. You can make a difference.

As a Seniors Today Franchise owner, you will enjoy: • Working From Home • Controlling Your Own Income • Editorial Support For Every Issue • Ongoing Marketing & Sales Support • Continued Business & Operations Support For more details and to receive immediate in-depth information about publishing your own newspaper, go to seniorstodaynewspaper.com and complete our Franchise Inquiry Form or call 386-677-7060.

This is not an offer to sell a Seniors Today franchise. A franchise can only be offered through the Seniors Today Franchise Disclosure Document. If you would like more information about our franchise opportunity, please submit the Franchise Inquiry Form. Franchises are only available in selected states at this time. We appreciate your interest and would love to hear from you!