Seniors Today Volusia Edition Sep. 2nd 2011

The Senior Newspaper Serving Volusia & Flagler Counties For 20 Years—COMPLIMENTARY COPY

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September 2, 2011

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9/11 Memorial To Open Special to Seniors Today

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he 9/11 Memorial will be dedicated on September 11, 2011 in a special ceremony for victims’ families. The Memorial opens to the public on September 12, 2011 with the reservation of a visitor pass.

The National September 11 Memorial is a tribute of remembrance and honor to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center site, near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon, as well as the six people killed in the World Trade Center bombing in February 1993.

The Memorial’s twin reflecting pools are each nearly an acre in size and feature the largest manmade waterfalls in the North America. The pools sit within the footprints where the Twin Towers once stood.

Architect Michael Arad and landscape architect Peter Walker created the Memorial design selected from a global design competition that included more than 5,200 entries from 63 nations.

The names of every person who died in the 2001 and 1993 attacks are inscribed into bronze panels edging the Memorial pools, a powerful reminder of the largest loss of life resulting from a foreign attack on American soil and the greatest single loss of rescue personnel in American history.

The nearly 3,000 names of the men, women, and children killed in the attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26,

1993 will be inscribed on bronze parapets surrounding the twin Memorial pools.

The display of these names is the heart of the Memorial. The design of the names parapet provides a direct relationship between the visitor, the names, and the water, allowing for a feeling of quiet reverence between the visitor and the Memorial.

Names will be stencil-cut into the parapets, allowing visitors to look through the names at the water, and to create paper impressions or rubbings of individual names.

At night, light will shine up through the voids created by each letter of a name.

When the 9/11 Memorial opens this September 12 to the public, it will be surrounded by ongoing construction on other World Trade Center projects. In order to accommodate visitors during this period, there is a timed reservation system. The easiest and quickest way to make a reservation is online. ST Visit the online reservations system online to get a 9/11 Memorial visitor pass at 911memorial.org/visitor-passes However, if you need reservation assistance for any reason, please call 212-266-5200.

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When I was born my ear drums had not formed properly. I grew up reading lips and had no idea that this was not normal. Due to lack of medical technology in the 1950s, the medical profession could not do much to help children with hearing problems. As a result of my hearing problems, my speech was impaired.

At 81⁄2 years old I had surgery on my eardrums, and 3 days after the surgery I could hear crystal clear for the first time in my young life. My mother and my elementary school “I have a teachers worked diligently for several years to passion to help correct my speech impairment. others hear I know first-hand what it feels like to hear and because of understand properly. my own I have spent the last 20 years of my life helping others to hear. It is extremely rewarding when someone experience.” walks out of my office with a new pair of hearing aids and they have that “surprised look” on their face because they can hear so well. I have a passion to help others hear because of my own experience.

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What’s Happening Around Town…

Alzheimer’s Walk Plan now to join in the Walk To End Alzheimer’s in DeLand at Stetson University on September 10 starting with registration at 5 P.M. and the walk at 6 P.M. You can lead the way! If you are interested in helping with this important cause by starting a team, fundraising, or sponsorship, please contact Vanessa at 386672-8800 or 386-589-9296.

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. 13 in Daytona Beach and Sept. 27 in Palm Coast. Seating is limited and reservations are strongly suggested. Call 386-868-5337 to RSVP.

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. RSVP by calling 386-437-6885.

Great Walks Lucy Beebe Tobias, an environmental writer, photographer, and author will discuss her book, 50 Great Walks In Florida, at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway at 7 P.M. on Wednesday, Sept. 7. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 386-424-2910, ext. 104.

Lunch Bunch Returns Senior Lunch Bunch returns on Thurs., Sept. 8 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, located at 724 Big Tree Rd. in South Daytona. “Lunch Bunch” meets every Thurs. beginning at 12 NOON. Just $4 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes. Reservations are required by NOON the Tuesday prior. Please call 386-767-6542 to RSVP.

Free Flu Shots The Florida Hospital Flagler Foundation will provide 500 free flu shots to the community beginning Sept. 3. To get your free flu shot, call Urgent Care Florida Hospital Flagler to make your appointment at 386-586-4280. Offer is valid while supplies last.

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Disease Cure & Prevention Are you taking aspirin or other painpainkillers regularly to relieve chronic pain and inflammation? Did you know that inflammation not only causes pain, but many medical experts believe it to be the cause of 80-90 percent of all disease? Do you suffer from exhaustion, cold hands and feet, unexpected weight gain, hormonal imbalance, or depression? Find out all your health answers at the Pillars Of Natural Medicine lecture presented by natural medicine’s leading authority, Terry Lemerond on Thursday, September 15 at 7 P.M. at Love Wholefoods, 275 Williamson Blvd., Ormond Beach. The lecture is free and open to the public.

For more information and to reserve your seat, call 386-677-5236.

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: Assistive Devices To Improve Independence on Fri., Sept.

9 at 2:30 P.M.; What Can Speech Therapy Do For You? on Monday, Sept. 12 at 2:30 P.M.; Dizziness In Adults on Friday, Sept. 16 at 10:30 A.M.; 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.

Dining Entertainment Enjoy fabulous entertainment while you dine at Vince Carter’s Restaurant.

There are a variety of talented artist to listen to: On Wed. at 5:30 P.M. is Carl Grant; (you can also enjoy 1⁄2 price appetizers all night Wednesday in Mikala's piano bar only). Eddy Uzzle performs on Thursdays at 5:30 P.M. and you won’t want to miss the versatile Frank Primato on Friday and Saturdays at 5:30 P.M. in Mikala’s piano bar. Carl Grant plays again at 12 NOON on Sunday in the dining room. For more information, call 386-274-0015.

Veterans Benefits Seminar Veterans and spouses may be entitled to little-known benefits through the VA Aid And Attendance program. Join Ormond In The Pines, 101 Clyde Morris Blvd., Ormond Beach on Thurs., Sept., 8 at 3 P.M. to learn how you could receive up to $1,945 per month. RSVP today to 386-676-7463.

9/11 Remembrance You are invited to a Memorial Service of Remembrance, Respect, and Renewal on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 6 P.M. at the City of Port Orange Amphitheater, 2001 City Center Circle. Remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001 and those who lost their lives, honor those who have given their lives since, and show support for those protecting us today. There is no charge for admittance. For more information, call 386-846-0686.

9/11 Memorial Concert The Community Chorus of Palm Coast welcomes all to its free memorial concert on Sept. 11 at 4 P.M. at Trinity Presbyterian church, 156 N. Florida Park Drive, Palm Coast. The concert will feature songs of remembrance, compassion, and hope. For more information, call 386-569-8657.

9/11 Organ Recital Clarence Cloak will perform an organ recital in memory of the innocent lives lost and in honor of the brave survivors on Sept. 11 at 4 P.M. at Seabreeze United Church, 501 N. Wild Olive, Daytona Beach. The recital is free and open to the public. For more information, call 386212-7227.

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.

Free Computer Classes Computer knowledge is a click away at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway. Upcoming classes include: Computer Basics; Email And Attachments; Resume Writing Workshop; Finding Your Ancestors With Library e-Resources; and Mango Language Learning. For more information or to register, stop by the reference desk or call 386-424-2910, ext. 104.

Support Groups Osteoporosis Support The National Osteoporosis Foundation of Ormond Beach Support Group will meet on Tuesday, September 13 at 4 P.M. at the Ormond Beach Library Auditorium. Learn more about osteopor osis—the risks, detection, prevention, and management—at the monthly osteoporosis support group meetings. For details or to RSVP, call 386-673-3535.

Happiness Is...

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emember last February when we learned that Ruth, our former City Island librarian had been reconnected with her high school sweetheart, John? Then I shared with you their upcoming marriage plans.

They are now Mr. and Mrs John Hall, living and loving life together on in Minnesota. I asked if I could share parts of a letter that John wrote. Ruth responded: “Of course you can! I should send you the huge story that was published in our St. Peter Herald. The local bank was running a series on inspiring love stories and we were asked to be interviewed. Fun...”

Regarding their local traveling, John wrote: ‘For your background information, in case you end up as a contestant on Jeopardy, there are at least 79 quilt shops in Minnesota; that was the number listed on the Shop Hop that extended for two weeks during which true believers in the mystic religion of quilting were encouraged to visit as many as possible for which they received various scraps of colored cloth. We also purchased 26 “fat quarters.” Ruth values these items as the beginnings of a new quilt, while John commends her for the varied selection of dust rags.’

They visited 13 shops and explored southwestern Minnesota. Speaking of quilts, Ruth had two entries in the Nicollet County Fair and received blue ribbons for both of them. One was a quilt with a Civil War motif that Ruth gave to John for his birthday/wedding day on June 29th.

“All of the furniture moved from Maryland is now in the house and the garage is about 2⁄3 empty, with tubs and boxes piled deep against the wall. The objective is to have both vehicles in the garage by the time of the first snowfall.”

Most of John’s books are in the new 14 by 21-foot room Ruth had constructed… with some in the kitchen area and some in the garage. John has been introduced to the St. Peter Library which Ruth hopes will curtail his insatiable appetite to purchase books. He has checked out two books thus far although visits to the Salvation Army thrift store, the St. Peter Thrift Store, and to

the library on book sale days have resulted in the addition of about fifteen books to his huge collection.

You Name It …by Kitty Maiden

The relationship John and Ruth have enjoyed has not been completely reflected in their three cats; they tolerate each other from a distance, often as little as one foot, but they are not best buddies yet: no fur has flown and the snarls and hisses are less frequent as each has come to respect, to some degree, each other’s preferred space: food and water are shared, but not simultaneously while the litter boxes remain one-cat-only.

John is studying the eighty-page drivers manual which contains some new and here-to-fore strange information not contained in driving instructions for Maryland or Texas—winter survival, how to share the road with snowplows, and keeping a survival kit in your vehicle.

John is getting back into his IST routine —internist, urologist, podiatrist, dermatologist, dentist, optometrist, etc. Ruth only visits her internist annually.

Travel plans include Maryland in late September for the high school reunion; Houston, Texas in mid-October for a Sweet Adelines gig. Then a trip to Virginia/Maryland for Thanksgiving events including a post-Thanksgiving lunch in Virginia and a dinner/dance in Maryland. Most exciting news of all regarding their travel plans is a visit to Poland in December!

“That concludes the News from Rock Ridge Lake (misspelled locally… should have been Lane) where the mosquitoes are strong, the gophers are good looking, and the cats are about average.” Love to all, John and Ruth I must admit that most of what you are reading came from John. Isn’t it just great to know that the golden years can be so golden? ST Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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by George Goldtrap entle Reader: You’ll never be younger than you are right now!

These are some of the first words in the opening paragraphs of Richard Lederer’s new book… The Gift Of Age, with Illustrations by Jim McLean.

No doubt many of you have read Lederer’s previous works. My first read was Anguished English and I’m still laughing.

The many works since, keep me laughing and have been the basis for my on-going love of anything Lederer.

You are correct in that this column is not normally a book review column, but the fact that you are here now likely indicates that you are a reader. I hope so... and if so… I hope you’ll add The Gift Of Age to your list.

Normally I would not linger on a book’s contents page… but Lederer is such a keen mind that even the ‘directions’ are interesting. His ‘play’ with words is his real contribution to the literary world. Consider these phrases… sampling from the chapter titles list: Why It’s Great To Be Chronologically Endowed; Distinguished But Not Extinguished; The Way We Word; Antique Bumper Snickers; Jest For The Health Of It’ My Forgetter Is Getting Better. It’s easy to see how this writer turns mundane into moolah!

(But I digress.)

Lederer never saw a cliché he could resist re-working…’

I’m no longer knee high to a grasshopper; I’m sky high above a grasshopper.’ I rest my case … (and I’m sure he could improve on that.)

Oddly enough the crux of this new Lederer work seems to be the best of the work of others… but forgivable, for that is seemingly the intent… to bring before his readers some crowning thoughts from the world of years. Not a novel idea but surely a novel collection… and novelty is Lederer’s notion as a writer.

‘Fullness of years makes for fullness of life’ declares the author as he proceeds to prove his theses… stating, ‘one’s body temperature declines from decade to decade and that the drop becomes particularly pronounced in the elderly. Therefore, old folks are the coolest people on earth.’ Further supporting his theory of timeless aging, Lederer proceeds to humorously chronicle many accomplished artists, scientists, entertainers, politicians, and ordinary folks including George Dawson who learned to read after age 90, and then at 99 wrote his life story in Life Is So Good. Said Dawson of his accomplishment, “Now I think about God smiling when He hears me read.

In chapter 5 of The Gift Of Aging, Lederer reminds us of the importance of continued reading/learning by listing a dozen or so authors whose books are on the must read list. This chapter will keep you busy long after you’ve read and re-read Gift.

Words tell a story… no pun intended.

If you are 70 plus you’ll love chapter 7…

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The Way We Word! When I get ‘like’ tired of the trite, overuse of ‘like’, NOW… I remind myself of my own 50s past when we overworked doozy, dilly, and groovy.

When I scowl at today’s ‘music?’ I remember the great hits of our era, like Rag Mop, Good Golly Miss Molly, and Do Wah Diddy! (ouch)

Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap Maybe that’s the real joy conjured up in Richard Lederer’s skill with words. Not the reading itself so much as the remembering it visualizes. It may be true that you can’t go home again but you can surely browse the Kodak mental moments. Lederer’s brain becomes a darkroom for the development of gathering giggles. If you are not there by now… chapter 8, Remember When, will do the trick.

Chapter 11 We Should Be Dead is a stick in Ralph Nader’s eye. Fortunately while Nader was busy minding everyone else’s business, folks like Lederer were chronicling the fun we had.

Just a word about the book’s illustrations by Jim McLean. The word is ‘just right’. (Yes… I know ‘just right’ is two words. Just get over it!)

I could go on, but it is not my purpose to read the book for you, rather to book the read for you. Richard Lederer makes no claim that these 39 chapters are his original words. What he has accomplished is a collection of collectables and he has done a masterful job of organizing them between electronic covers. They will remind, invite reminisce, and cajole laughter… and they will be worth every minute. Pick an afternoon or evening when you will not be interrupted.

Richard Lederer is a Verbivore, observer and word collector, without equal. His The Gift Of Age deserves your undivided attention as it reminds... ...‘it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.’

—Abraham Lincoln Note: For a signed and personally inscribed copy of The Gift Of Age, send a check for $14 for each copy to Richard Lederer at 9974 Scripps Ranch Blvd., #201; San Diego, CA 92131. Shipping is free. Email questions to richard.lederer@pobox. com and explore Lederer’s website www. verbivore.com ST George and Peggy Goldtrap are both actors, speakers, and writers living in Ormond By The Sea. Contact them at 800594-7554. George’s books and tapes are available at www.Goldtrap.com

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Art On Stage At The Peabody Special to Seniors Today

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rts on Stage, a second-year fine arts festival, is being presented by The Peabody and Rose Room Curators Mary McBride and Judy Gilmer on Friday and Saturday, September 9 and 10. Hours are Friday, 5 P.M.–9 P.M. and Saturday, 10 A.M.–4 P.M., and admission is free.

Arts on Stage is designed to launch Daytona’s arts season and showcase 40 juried artists, with works covering various media including oil, watercolor and acrylic paintings, photography, Raku pottery and ceramics, jewelry, textile art, folk art, and so much more!

The two-day event features a wide variety of many visual and performing artists, food by TGIF’s restaurant, wine tasting on Friday night, children’s art projects, raffles, and an art hunt all inside the Peabody’s “cool” Rose Room, Lobby, and Atlantic Room.

Enjoy an array of live performers, such as Charlie Gear, violinist and Richard Young, saxophonist and, Christine Arnes returns with her original contemporary music played so beautifully on the Peabody’s grand piano.

Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 3 P.M.

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They are joined this year by Daytona’s own Rick DeYampert as well.

In addition to the entertainment listed above, Perego, well-known local artist, activist, and performer, will bring Art That Rocks to The Peabody.

Included in this event will be a program of family friendly activities, such as interactive community painting with Bruce Waldron, photo opportunities with surfer boards by Dana Martino, and sidewalk chalk art. Plus, there will be painting and printing demonstrations throughout the three galleries. So plan to bring the entire family, there is something for everyone.

Arts on Stage will be joined by VSA Volusia exhibiting artwork by local artists with developmental disabilities, health related issues, and other life challenges that will be displayed on the walls in the Rose Room through September 26. ST

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Beat The Heat And Enjoy Summer

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he extreme heat we are experiencing this summer could be of special concern to many people. According to NOAA’s National Weather Service, the number one weather related killer in the U.S. is heat. More deaths are attributed to extreme heat annually than by floods, lightning, tornados, and hurricanes combined.

When we have extremely hot conditions, we need to be on alert for heat exhaustion, heat stroke, heat cramps, and sunburn. A person can learn to avoid these dangers and reduce the risk of experiencing these heat related disorders by taking a few simple precautions.

Slow down. Learn to pace yourself and avoid activity during the hottest times of the day.

Remember the 3 L’s for clothing: Lightweight, Light-colored, and Loose-fitting. Light colors reflect the heat away from your body.

Stay hydrated. Drinking plenty of water duringthe day will help keep your body cool. Don’t ignore the signs that your body is thirsty and choose non-alcoholic and non-caffeinated beverages, as these have a diuretic effect.

Spend more time in air-conditioned environments. If you need to save costs for A/C at home, stroll around the Mall. You’ll get some exercise while keeping your cool.

Avoid spending time in direct sunlight and avoid getting sunburned.

When the weather has been extreme, more heat-related illnesses occur. If the temperature of the body begins to rise and is unable to cool itself through normal circulatory changes or perspiration, the body reacts. In addition, heat

related illnesses can occur as a result of a chemical (salt) imbalance due to too much sweating.

Hydrating the body is essential.

Studies also show that age is a determining factor in the severity of heat related conditions.

Symptoms of heat cramps in a 17 year old might be heat exhaustion in a 40 year old and

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Life …by Kathy M. Bryant an even more serious condition in a 60 plus person as heat stroke. The body’s ability to regulate temperature slows as we age, so be aware of heat related illness symptoms that are appropriate to your age. It is wise to prepare yourself for days that you know you will be exposed to hot temperatures outside. Practice a few safety tips such as walking, sitting, and parking in a shaded area, if possible. Also, carry water with you wherever you go, and drink plenty of fluids, dress appropriately for summer weather and plan your outside activities for early morning or early evenings. Always pace yourself to avoid over exertion. When symptoms do occur, seek medical help immediately! ST Kathy M. Bryant is with the Volusia County Extension Office. For further information, call 386-822-5778.

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Protection Of Inherited Retirement Accounts

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Thus, if a person is sued and a judgment is issued, the creditor cannot take the retirement account.

Some years ago, a concern was raised about whether Florida law protected single owner/participant plans. Florida statute was amended to confirm that all retirement plans were protected.

Another question was raised in recent years. If a person inherited a retirement plan, as opposed to being the employee for whom it was set up, is the retirement plan protected from the creditors of the person who inherited the IRA? A bankruptcy case, and a state case had ruled to the contrary, and allowed a creditor to take the IRA of a person who had inherited the IRA. A number of scholars referred to the use of the word “beneficiary” in the statute as meaning that the protection should have been allowed. As a result, the Florida legislature has recently

amended the Florida statute to confirm that protection as to retirement accounts passes to beneficiaries of a retirement account. The statute now

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• All Vintage Items • Autographs/Wax Boxes/Cards • All Professionally Graded Items

Q: I have an Ernest Borel wristwatch with a spiral design movement. It is from the 1940s or earlier. Is it worth anything as far as selling it?

— Ellen, Sun City, AZ A: The Ernest Borel watch company was founded in 1859. Some of the more interesting watches manufactured by Borel were the work of Adamir Debrot, a designer who was responsible for many of its innovative technical solutions and original time pieces throughout the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. I suspect that the watch is one of Debrot’s designs. I also think the watch you have is what was marketed as a “Cocktail Watch,” which featured the kaleidoscope dial.

That particular dial featured five different patterns, namely flower, sun, arrows, star, and wheel. The “Cocktail” was launched in 1953 and soon became one of the most popular designs marketed by the Ernest Borel company.

As with most collections, the value of a vintage watch depends on three major factors: rarity, condition, and desirabil-

Sterling Silver • Tea Sets • All Flatware • Antique & Jewelry

Paper Money & Stamps • Gold, Silver Certificates • Hawaii/North Africa • Corporate & U.S. Stamp Collections

Original Paintings All Old Paper & Documents

U.S. & Foreign Coins • All Gold & Silver Coins • Proof Sets/Mint Sets /Commemoratives • All Silver Dollars 1794-1935 • 1⁄2 ct., Large Cent, 2 ct., 3 ct., 20 ct.

• Post Cards • Comic Books • Celebrity & Historical Autographs & Documents • Antique Furniture & Hummels • Toys/ Trains • Records

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ity. I have contacted several dealers who specialize in vintage watches, and they seem to agree that your watch would retail in the $150 to $350 range. *** Q: I have a player piano roll cabinet that has been in my family home for more than half a century. How much do you think it’s worth?

— Martha, Ephrata, PA A: What is the condition of your cabinet? Is it made of cherry, oak, or mahogany? What is its size, and does it have an interesting design? Most player piano cabinets seem to sell in the $75 to $150 range. *** Q: I have a collection of die-cast cars. What are the current values.

— Daniel, New Holland, PA A: There is an excellent website that lists dealers, values, and other pertinent information. The site is www. diecast-search.com ST Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail to questionsforcox@aol.com

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.

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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Books Red On Red Reviewed by Rose M. Croke

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YPD Detective Nick Meehan, feeling the effects of a busted marriage and midcareer burnout, is yearning for a change when he accepts a special assignment from Internal Affairs to investigate Detective Esposito, a suspected corrupt cop and Meehan’s new partner. Meehan and Esposito have radically different work styles and methods of persuasion. Meehan is introverted, conflicted, and reflective. Esposito is ambitious and theatrical, selfserving yet effective.

Together, these unlikely partners become friends and work a heavy caseload that includes the apparent suicide by hanging of a lonely immigrant, a serial rapist preying on women in upper Manhattan, a troubled Catholic schoolgirl who appears in the wrong place with eerie regularity, and the gangland murders of rival drug dealers (called red on red or criminal on criminal killings).

Red On Red marks the fiction debut of Edward Conlon, author of the best-

selling memoir Blue Blood. Red On Red is a sprawling epic about two men on the same side of the law working together with secrets and motivations unbeknownst to each other. As Meehan and Esposito investigate these cases, Conlon provides detailed insights into what makes these two men tick.

Impressive in its scope, Conlon explores the character flaws and foibles that make these characters sublimely complex and the depths of human need that drive them.

Red On Red is a nuanced and layered character study that slowly envelops the reader. With a cinematographer’s eye, Conlon reveals the light and dark that exist in both his main characters. He doesn’t just write the story—he paints it from different, myopic perspectives.

Small, inconsequential details lead to big breaks and ultimately reveal the big picture. What emerges is a crafted mosaic of police work and street life, and a story that stays with the reader long after the book’s conclusion. ST Books reviewed in this column are available at your local bookstore.

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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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Research Trials Looking For Volunteers If you have ANY ONE of the following healthcare problems, please contact us: • Breathing Problems Due To Cigarette Use (COPD)?

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Call to see if you qualify for one of our studies. If selected to participate, you may receive study related medical exams, x-rays, lab work, and study medications. You may be financially compensated for your time and travel. Insurance not needed.

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September 2011 Friday September 9 10:30 am

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These are tools, products, or types of equipment that help you perform tasks and activities.

They may help you move around, see, communicate, eat, or get dressed. Assistive devices can increase accessibility and prevent falls.

Christine Blake, DME Sales Liaison ICON Medical Equipment

Monday September 12 2:30 pm

Wellness Program: What Can Speech Therapy Do For You? Speech Therapists work with people who have communication or swallowing difficulties, and provide advice/training to improve communication between a person and their caregivers. Speech Therapists also address: difficulty chewing, drooling, coughing, or choking when swallowing.

Crystal Thomas, Speech Therapist, Rehab Program Director Aegis Therapies, Inc.

Friday September 16 10:30 am

Dizziness, One Of The Most Common Reasons Adults Visit Their Doctors Frequent dizzy spells or constant dizziness can keep you from doing much of anything yet, dizziness rarely signals a serious, life-threatening condition. Treatment of dizziness depends on the cause and your symptoms, but is usually effective. Presentation to address: the most common causes of dizziness, lightheadedness vs. dizziness, home care for dizziness, and three best treatments for dizziness.

Tim Steflik, Chiropractic Intern Total Health Of Ormond Beach Highly trained in bio mechanical analysis, orthopedic and neurological assessment. Member of Florida Chiropractic Association and Florida Chiropractic Society

Tuesday September 20 3 pm

Is Your Financial Advisor Working For You? Learn About: Your Best Interest A seminar on helping you understand: Independent fiduciary responsibility, fee based advisory services, industry bias & conflicts of interest, promises of 6% or 7% interest and guaranteed principal, the value of a second opinion, & REITS… in retirement??

James Underwood – President A 21 year Financial Services Industry Professional FrontLine Financial Asset Management

Wednesday September 21 1:30 pm

Caregiver Support Group** Stressed, Tired, Overwhelmed?

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

Michelle Jones, Bishop’s Glen Retirement Community Supported By VITAS Innovative Hospice Care Please bring your loved one and Bishop’s Glen will care for them.

Coming On Monday-Friday September 26–30 Afternoons**

Wednesday September 28 2 pm

Active Aging Week (call for details.)

Join Aegis Therapies in celebrating health and wellness during “WALK! With Aegis Therapies”—a week-long national event supporting Active Aging Week! It’s MORE Than Just Walking!

Feeling good about ourselves isn’t just on a physical level—it’s also feeling healthy intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually! So in addition to supporting physical wellness through our daily walking sessions, we have fun and exciting events planned to incorporate one dimension of wellness— intellectual, emotional, spiritual, occupational, and social—each day.

Parkinson's Support Group Meeting** "The Best Medicine for Parkinson's Disease" Ryan J. Uitti, MD, is the associate medical director of development at Mayo Clinic in Florida and Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic in Florida. He has been a Mayo Clinic consultant since 1994.

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Complete Pain Management: CuraMed

by Mitch Booth

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finished a newspaper article and read about the devastation Oxycodone has caused in our community: 90 citizens lost in 2010. It is no secret that Florida writes 85 percent of pain med script for the whole country. Clearly, there is a major problem with inflammation within our population. We need to address, not only the manifestation of chronic pain, but also the side effects produced when drugs are used.

People are now demanding an alternative to using drug therapy only. That is why we had a packed house when we invited well known author Dr. Guy Devin, Ph.D. to present his “Cycle Of Metabolic inflammation” seminar (go to lovewholefoods. com for coming events). His secret: all degenerative diseases you want to avoid start with some form of inflamation. Cancer, diabetes, heart disease, bowel disorders, arthritis, and now Alzheimer’s disease are a good place to start. His advice: find the source of the disease, don’t just mask the pain with meds. The drugs wear off but the underlying cause remains. Dr. Devin’s approach: resolve metabolic deficiencies such as arthritis and insuffient Omega3 essential fatty acids, monitor pH balance to target episodes of gout or acid reflux. What do you do until the deficiencies are resolved?

Pain meds are the standard treatment. Now more and more doctors are turning to natural pain relievers: nutraceuticals.

One supplement getting a great deal of attention for pain relief is curcumin. Dr. Oz, M.D. and Dr. Andrew Weil, M.D. have been singing the praises of a spice found in Indian and Thai cuisine. The element of the plant that gives curry its golden color, is a rhizome or tubor from the root called curcumin. This bio-active ingredient has now been isolated and potentiated. This humble Indian spice is now being clinically analyzed to validate its ability to cure or prevent a wide variety of diseases. “These include everything from heart attacks to a dozen types of cancer, the pain of all types of arthritis and even ‘incurable’ diseases like diabetes and Alzheimer’s.” That quote was made by Dr. Janet McBarron, M.D., N.D. from her latest publication: CURCUMIN-The 21st Century Cure. It helps depression and soothes the agony of a variety of digestive disorders including Crohn’s disease and I.B.S. Curcumin is comparable with standard medical treatment and has no side effects.

Curcumin benefits were understood. It was not until EuroPharma (sold under the trade name Terry Naturally) developed a patented pharmaceutical grade curcumin called BCM-95 did we overcome the poor absorption rates which had previously hindered consistent results. BCM-95 is up to ten times more absorbable than standard 95 percent curcumin extracts. Just as important, BCM-95 stays in the bloodstream 8 to 10 hours. This is far longer than any other curcumin currently available. These results were clearly elucidated by the research being done at Baylor University Medical Center, Houston, Texas. “Because BCM-95 ampli-

fies and potentiates curcumin’s effectiveness, we selected it to be used in our clinical study on the effect of curcumin in relation to fighting cancer.” reports Dr. Ajay Goel, Ph.D., director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Research Lab at Baylor. Their results using this form of curcumin clearly shows its effectiveness in improving patient quality of life (pain relief) for cancer victims while also helping to actively fight the cancer and or act as a preventative.

So who is this Terry in Terry Naturally?

No other than Terry Lemerond, original founder of Enzymatic Therapy. For those familiar with nutra-ceutical science, Terry is simply a legend. He formulated the first standardized St. John’s Wort (for depression), Black Cohosh (for hot flashes) and, of course, he single handedly put echinacea on the medical map. His standardized Saventaro cat’s claw remains, in my experience, unequaled in Lyme disease pain management verses any drug. Terry Lemerond established production methods that allowed “nutraceuticals” to be manufactured to pharmaceutical standards. Clinical studies can be done with standardized nutraceuticals as with pharmaceutical drugs. This is why Baylor University and other medical institutions are now doing nutraceutical research.

I have known Terry for over two decades.

Our store was the first to carry Enzymatic Therapy in north Florida. We now carry his Terry Naturally line which features the patented curcumin BCM-95. Terry has launched a nationwide tour to promote its healing benefits to the public. Love Wholefoods is honored to have been selected to host an evening seminar with this outstanding medical researcher and healer. Folks, if you have systemic pain-scalp to toes-you owe it to yourself to sign up for this event on September 15 at 7 P.M. It is going to be packed, so if you want a seat, sign up. This would be comparable to having Dr. Linus Pauling as a guest speaker. Actually, Terry has probably directly affected more lives than Dr. Pauling. He’s in better health and will live longer... and so will you when you start taking CuraMed with just two or three capsules a day.

To celebrate his visit and the opening of our new store in Port Orange, we are offering the CuraMed product at 15 percent off.

If you buy another Terry Naturally product at regular price, you will receive a free copy of Dr. McBarron’s book or the book in CD format which lists all the clinical research on BCM-95 curcumin. Come to the seminar and all Terry Naturally products will be discounted that one night only.

We will see you September 15. Believe me when I say it will be a painless educational experience!

Mitch Booth is the owner of Love Whole Foods in Ormond Beach—the area’s largest natural food store.

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Section B September 2, 2011 Tails From The Front ou may not be surprised to learn that well over half of United States households have at least one pet (63 percent to be exact). A total of 75 million dogs and 85 million cats are owned in the U.S. However, you may not have been aware of the many benefits a pet can provide to its owners, including health benefits that can extend the owner’s life.

Studies have shown that pets help lower blood pressure, prevent heart

disease, reduce stress, fight depression, and lower health care costs for their owners. Pet owners tend to have lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners. Pets also help their owners by providing them with a greater psychological stability. A pet’s affection helps its owner when facing trauma or adversity, and helps to foster a sense of total security.

The companionship of a pet usually helps people feel better about them-

selves, reducing feelings of stress, anxiety, and loneliness. Pets also improve our health by promoting a more active lifestyle. We not only receive the health benefits from walking or running with a pet, but also from the energy we expend while feeding, grooming, and caring for the pet.

There is significant evidence that pets help develop stronger social skills in children. Often, a child will turn to its pet for comfort in stressful situations.

Children usually speak to and interact with their pets, helping them develop the skills needed for interactions with other children. Sharing in the necessary everyday responsibilities of caring for a pet has proven to raise self-esteem and feelings of competence in children of all ages. ST For details on these and other adoptables, call the Halifax Humane Society at 386-274-4703, ext. 337 or go online at halifaxhumanesociety.org

Meet Ajax— Ready, willing, and able to help you around the house.

Buccaneer is patiently anticipating this years football season.

Spencer wants to play with you.

All he needs is a playmate like you.

Tabitha is looking for a new friend. Won’t you consider being that friend?

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We Invite You To Join Premier Health—Membership Is FREE. lorida Hospital Memorial Medical Center’s Premier Health is a FREE membership program for those age 50 and older. There are 100,000 members across Central Florida. Premier Health is not an insurance plan, HMO, or Medicare Supplement, but a free program to help you improve your health, enjoy an active lifestyle, and become an informed health care consumer. Our mission is to keep our members aware of the latest medical breakthroughs and provide quality health and lifestyle information through a variety of programs and services.

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Summary of Member Benefits - Cafeteria Discount—25% - Gift Shop Discount—10% - Premier Health Awareness— Newsletter mailed to your home - Health Programs, Seminars, and Screenings—Details in the newsletter - Annual Lipid Profile & PSA—Monitor cholesterol and/or glucose, low cost

Premier Health Meetings—held in the classrooms of the Medical Office Building, main campus, Daytona Beach. Programs are $11 including lunch. Reserve by 4 pm on the Friday prior to the meeting. Call if you need to cancel. We’ll try to transfer your reservation to a last minute caller; however you will be expected to honor your reservation if a replacement is not available.

Thursday, September 22, noon: Audrey Westbrook is a registered staff pharmacist and her topic will be a Pharmaceutical Update. Learn the latest on new pharmaceutical trends, drug fads, over the counter supplements, and how they all interact for you.

Menu: Chicken stuffed with broccoli, vegetable, assorted beverages, and pineapple upside down cake for dessert.

Thursday, October 27, noon: Dr. Seema Harichand will be discussing the role of the medical oncologist in treating patients with cancer, as well as the recent advances in cancer care.

Menu: Pot roast, gravy, mashed potato, vegetable, and apple crisp for dessert.

There are no meetings scheduled for November and December due to the holidays.

- Annual Flu Shot - Dental Discounts—No enrollment fees - Personal Alarm Services—Home telephone monitoring for emergency help - AARP Driver Safety—Classes geared for drivers age 50 and over - ElderSource Counseling—SHINE Counseling—Assistance with Medicare questions - Financial and Estate Planning seminars—Bring your questions, you set the agenda - Notary Services - Copy Services

- Monthly Meeting Schedule Noon dinner meal and speaker.

Advance reservations required.

Fourth Thursday • Main Campus (Jan. thru Oct.), $11.

Not a member?

It’s FREE and easy to join for folks who are 50 and older. Call us today at 386.615.4334 and we’ll send an informational packet and application to you. Share one with your friends as well.

Activities to learn from and enjoy! Register at 386/615-4334 Tuesday, Sept. 13: Become A Chocolatier! Unique and truly fun—make your own pound of chocolate candy to enjoy and share with friends (dark, milk, and white available) with all the goodies to add or cover: sprinkles, fruit, candy, nuts, potato chips, Twinkies, brownies, etc. You’ll have time to “cook” and time to browse the upscale Baldwin Park area of Orlando, enjoying lunch on your own from Italian, Mexican, BBQ, Sushi, beef, pizza, and hamburger places. This is a trip you’ll want to repeat! Cost: $44. Bus pickups: 8:45am Flagler; 9 am FHMMC; 9:15 am Beville Road; and 9:45 am Orange City. Reservations required.

Tuesday, Oct. 4, noon: Laughter—An Armchair Adventure. Linda Marlow, Certified Laughter Leader, will lead this health and wellness program in the Medical Office Building where you will learn to laugh for no reason. Use your imagination and have fun. The program was designed by a physician and psychologist who believe in the stress-reducing properties of laughter. Cost: $15 includes a pasta bar lunch with salad, beverage, and key lime pie for dessert. Please reserve in advance.

Wednesday, Oct. 5: AARP Driver Safety, in the Medical Office Building (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 lunch or purchase it in the hospital’s cafe. Register in advance.

Thursday, Oct. 6 (11 am–5 pm) and Friday, Oct. 7 (7 am-4 pm) Sterling Silver Jewelry Sale in the Café Annex on the main campus. This is a great time to start holiday shopping and all proceeds benefit the Auxiliary fundraising for the hospital. Free valet parking and bring your Premier Health card to enjoy discounted purchases in the café.

Thursday, Oct. 13 (11:30-1:30 pm): DVD Book Club in the café annex of the main campus. Select whatever you would like for lunch from the café and join us in the annex for two 30-minute DVDs about Lifelong Health, Achieving Optimum Well-Being at Any Age, and some discussion based on the presentations. This is a book club without having to read the book. The two chapters will be: A personal path to lifelong health and the biology of aging. Have lunch with the group and don’t forget your Premier Health membership card for discounts on food purchases. No cost for the program.

The next two chapters will be on Friday, Nov. 18.

Friday, Oct. 14: Southern Woman’s Show, Orlando. An annual event with something for everyone (men too): food, fashion, fun, shopping, celebrity guests, health info and screenings, beauty and lifestyle tips and more. Admission is $10 at the door. Cost for bus: $22. Bus pickups: 8:15 am Flagler; 8:30am FHMMC; 8:45 am Beville Road; and 9:15 am Orange City. Reservations required.

Tuesday, Nov. 1 (noon-1:30 pm): Financial Town Hall, in the Medical Office Building (main campus) A complimentary lunch is provided by the hospital’s Foundation. Seating is limited and your pre-registration is a must. The discussion is built on your questions from the financial arena: estates, taxes, investments, power of attorney, long-term care, etc. After lunch, ask your questions of the ‘expert.’

Flyers will be mailed to members soon with the schedule of holiday plans.

Not a member? Call 386/615-4334 to sign up for this free program.

Premier Health of Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center 301 Memorial Medical Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL 32117 386/615-4334 For more information or to request a membership packet, call us!

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Favorite Foods

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Luscious Layered Lemon Dessert

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othing is quite so refreshing on a hot summer day as a cold glass of lemonade.

Well, how about all that refreshment in a delicious dessert! This has all the flavor of lemonade, but it’s so creamy it will practically melt in your mouth! You will love it!

12 (21⁄2-inch) graham cracker squares 2 (4-serving) packages sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix 1 (4-serving) package sugar-free lemon gelatin 1 1 ⁄3 cups dry milk powder 2 cups diet lemon-lime soda pop 1 cup reduced-calorie whipped topping

1. Evenly arrange 9 graham crackers in a 9-by-9-inch cake pan. In large bowl, combine 1 package dry pudding mix, dry gelatin, 2⁄3 cup dry milk powder, and 1 1⁄4 cups diet lemon-lime soda. Mix well using wire whisk. Blend in 1⁄4 cup whipped topping. Carefully spread mix-

ture evenly over graham crackers.

Refrigerate while preparing topping.

2. In same bowl, combine remaining package of dry pudding mix, remaining 2⁄3 cup dry milk powder, and remaining 3⁄4 cup soda pop. Mix well using wire whisk. Blend in remaining 3⁄4 cup whipped topping. Spread topping mixture evenly over filling. Crush remaining 3 graham crackers into fine crumbs; evenly sprinkle over top. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Makes 8 servings. ST • Each serving equals: 96 calories, 0g fat, 5g protein, 19g carb., 296mg sodium, 0g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 ⁄2 fat-free milk, 1⁄2 starch.

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Saturday, September 24 8 AM to 12 NOON 724 Big Tree Road • South Daytona 386-767-6542 Lunch Available For Purchase

Donations are now being accepted.

Proceeds to benefit the church’s Senior Ministry.

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Please make checks payable to Parkinson Association and mail with completed entry form to: P.O. Box 4193 • Ormond Beach, FL 32175.

For more information, call Vince Kinsler at 386-676-6375.

Release Waiver must be signed at day of event registration.

The “PD” Tulip is the unifying symbol for Parkinson Awareness

Hosted by: Parkinson Association Of Greater Daytona Beach, Inc. A Chapter of the National Parkinson Foundation

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Stop Pain Now With Acupuncture and Physical Therapy I’m Pain Free!

By Sandra Anderson For eight months now, I have been dealing with terrible hip pain.

I have been to a chiropractor, but no luck with the pain.

A friend recommended to try the combination of Acupuncture and Physical Therapy. My pain level was about a 7 on a scale of 0 to 10 when I came in. By the time I got done, I had no more pain!

Today, I am just so happy to be able to walk and move about with so much relief.

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Hard To Treat Hip Pain

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ain around the hip is common among all ages and both genders.

There are many causes for this type of pain. The most common one seen in clinic is bursitis which is an inflammation of the bursa around the hip joint. A bursa is a sac filled with fluid which acts to cushion the impact of places where tendons, muscles, and ligament move over the bones.

The two major bursae around the hip are the trochanteric bursa and the ischial bursa.

The trochanter is the palpable bone on the side of the hip while the ischial bone (also called sitting bone) is the lowest of three bones that make up the pelvis. It is the bony part of the lower half of the buttocks.

Trochanteric bursitis frequently causes tenderness of the outer hip, making it difficult for patients to lie on the involved side, frequently making sleep difficult. It also causes a dull, burning pain on the outer hip that is often made worse with excessive walking or stair climbing. The ischial bursa is located in the upper buttock area. Ischial bursitis can cause dull pain in this area that is most noticeable when climbing uphill.

The pain sometimes occurs after prolonged sitting on hard surfaces, hence the names weaver's bottom and tailor's bottom.

Bursitis is usually caused by overuse from repetitive motion. Bursitis may also be caused by bacterial infection. Other forms of inflammation such as gout or rheumatoid arthritis can cause bursitis as well. This con-

dition is usually treated conservatively with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and corticosteroid medications. Rarely is surgery employed unless the bursa needed to be taken out in very severe conditions.

Acupuncture & Physical Therapy Ramon Gutierrez, D.O.M. Acupuncture Physician Another treatment approach is the use of nutritional supplements and herbs such as Bromelain and Turmeric. Bromelain has been very effective in reducing inflammation. Turmeric is usually added to enhance the effects of bromelain. The active ingredient curcumin is known to give Turmeric its anti-inflammatory benefits.

A very promising treatment approach is the use of Acupuncture. With both working together to increase circulation to tight muscles, pain relief is almost instantaneous after a course of treatments.

The unique combination of treatments helps patients achieve not just immediate results but lasting pain relief as well. The experience also gives them a sense of wellbeing unmatched by most traditional pain centers. ST For more information, please feel free to call 386-615-4800.

W.I.S.E.

Wisdom In Senior Education W.I.S.E. is a program offered by the Daytona State College Foundation to promote and share the academic college resources with our senior community, providing learning opportunities in an enjoyable format.

Educational seminars are being offered throughout the year.

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.

• Now is the time to prepare - NOT later • The importance of Durable Power of Attorney • Checklist of items to gather and keep • What you MUST do • What you should NOT do • Bring a friend, and bring your questions!

Refreshments served. To be our guest, RSVP 386-868-0723

Seminars are typically held in Building 1200 located on the Daytona Beach Campus, 1200 West International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach.

For a complete schedule of Fall seminars, or to become a W.I.S.E. member, call:

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Three Things You Could Be Missing In Your Fitness Program This is the third of a three-part series.

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ere’s a quick recap from the last few weeks. Missing Ingredient #1… Strength Training.

Without weight training people lose 30 percent of their muscle strength between the ages of 50 and 70 years.

Missing Ingredient #2… Consistency.

Consistency is King. You’ve got to do everything in your power to overcome the obstacles in your way. To take advantage of a well-planned exercise routine you must be consistent.

Today’s topic is one that most of us have a love/hate relationship with.

Missing Ingredient #3… Accountability. David Brin says, “When it comes to privacy and accountability, people always demand the former for themselves and the latter for everyone else.”

Accountability can be uncomfortable.

It’s great as long as it’s for someone else.

That’s because everyone has something that they don’t like to do. Maybe you love doing yard work, but absolutely hate cleaning the dishes. Likewise, maybe you love walking, cycling, or zumba, but can’t seem to get started with weight training.

Like many things in life, we do better if someone holds us accountable to our stated objectives. Fitness is no different. Do you have exercise goals such as weight loss, muscle gain, heart health, or fat loss? Who is holding you accountable?

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program did not get a call. By the end of 24 weeks, only 2 percent of the people who did NOT get a call were still walking compared with 45 percent of the people who did get a call.

The crucial step is setting up your accountability. You need to find a friend or a good personal trainer to help you. As a result of having to answer to someone each week, you start to take positive steps toward reaching your fitness goals.

Strength training, consistency, accountability—don’t miss out on these in your fitness program.

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

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Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new Stay at the Hampton Inn 25th anniversary in the Heart of the East production of Coast’s largest historic district. Boublil & Schönbergʼs Includes: legendary musical, • Continental Breakfasts Les Miseŕ ables.

• Dinner At Paula Dean’s Deadline is Sept. 15th

Lady & Sons • Two Days Of Touring & Unlimited Transportation On Old Savannah Tours • In Walking Distance Of Dozens Of Shops, Cafes, Squares, And River St. Price does NOT include additional gratuities and porterage of $20 per person.

We will personally escort this group.

Dine on our own at Winter Park prior to show. Choose from several excellent restaurants, such as Cheesecake Factory, The Bistro, PF Changs, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Olive Garden, and more…

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Cruise aboard the Viking Emerald!

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Senior Service Line Brain Exercises

by Matilda Charles

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here’s more to being connected to the Internet than checking e-mail and reading out-of-state newspapers. With software, we can exercise our brains.

CogniFit Personal Coach is an online program geared to helping seniors improve memory, stay alert, multi-task, and it even helps you to think faster.

There’s nothing to download to your computer. The whole program is online, and you only need to sign up and log in.

After an initial assessment, it keeps track of your progress as you go step-by-step through more then 100 different levels.

Among the many areas it covers are auditory short-term memory, spatial perception, visual scanning, eye-hand coordination and response time.

Getting benefits from the program only takes one hour a week, broken into three 20-minute sessions. If you don’t have a computer, your program can be done on a friend’s computer or even at the library, since your sign-on information is secure.

CogniFit won the 2009 International Council on Active Aging award for

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creative products aimed at seniors. The program costs $14.95 per month. Log on and see how it works at www.cog nifit.com If in doubt about the value of the training, click the Scientific Validation tab and look through the studies.

If you’re uncertain about computer use, those who use computer for any amount of time are 44 percent less likely to have mild cognitive impairment. Add in exercise, and you can delay (or even prevent) mental decline.

Prefer to work with pencil and paper?

Pick up a Graduate Record Exam (GRE) study guide at the bookstore. Each general test book has practice questions on a variety of topics such as math, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. Talk about brain stretchers! ST

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475, or e-mail columnreply@gmail.com

Apply Online For Retirement Benefits Special to Seniors Today f you’re like most workers, you’ve labored hard throughout the year.

This Labor Day weekend, it’s nice to be able to kick back and take a rest from all of your hard work. It may also be a good time to take a look at your retirement plans.

The best starting point is to visit Social Security’s Retirement Estimator at Hyperlink: http://www.socialsec urity.gov/estimator The Retirement Estimator is an easy way to get an instant, personalized estimate of future retirement benefits. The Estimator uses your actual earnings history to compute a benefit estimate. However, for privacy purposes, we do not display your earnings.

You can enter a variety of scenarios, such as different earnings amounts and retirement dates, to find out how they will change your benefit amount.

If the picture looks better than you anticipated, maybe it’s time to punch your last time card and leave the labor force for retirement sooner than you expected. If that’s the case, the easiest way to apply for retirement is online.

It used to be a labor to apply for benefits. It used to mean making a trip to a Social Security office and then being

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In most cases, once you submit your online application electronically, that’s it. There are no additional forms to sign or paperwork to complete. In rare cases where we need additional information, a representative will contact you.

This Labor Day, picnics, family, and friends are all part of the fun you’ve earned on a holiday set aside to celebrate the fruit of your labor. Spend a few moments considering what your labor has earned you through Social Security

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What’s In The Stars

For The Week Of September 5

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A misunderstanding tests the temperament of the sometimes headstrong Aries.

Instead of blowing your top, take time for a diversion while things cool down.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A workplace problem could make the divine Bovine see red. Talk it out before you consider walking out. Some facts emerge that change your earlier focus.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You face a choice between ignoring your feelings about your relationship with a special person or demanding explanations. A close friend offers wise counsel.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A change you’d been hoping for carries an unexpected complication. Stay the course, and things will work themselves out. Make time for family and friends.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Aspects favor spending time with loved ones.

On the job, new ideas are welcomed.

Some demands for changes could cause problems. Defend your choices.

VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) Good news: That workplace problem is close to being resolved with results that should please everyone. Take some time off to indulge your love of fun and games.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Most of the time you are the most unflappable person around. Be ready to be thrown off-balance in the nicest way when Cupid takes aim in your direction.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) It’s not often when someone tries to “sting” the sharp-witted Scorpion. It can happen.

Continue to be skeptical about anything that seems too good to be true.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov.22 to Dec. 21) Your strong sense of self-esteem helps you serve as a role model for someone who needs personal reassurances. Your efforts pay off in an unexpected way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Someone close considers revealing a painful secret. Withhold judgment.

Open your generous heart, and offer dollops of your love and understanding.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Your talents as a peacemaker are called upon once more as an old problem re-emerges with new complications. Be cautious in order to avoid falling into hidden traps.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Your artistic side is enhanced with the reception given to your new project. Use this success as encouragement toward fulfilling your larger goals. ST

Veteran’s Post The Sands Of Iraq And Afghanistan

by Freddie Groves

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hen we first began operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Department of Defense, under admittedly difficult circumstances, took air samples over time to determine what military personnel would be breathing.

Fast-forward, and the number of military personnel who have come back from Iraq and Afghanistan with respiratory illnesses is astronomical. Fingers were pointed at the burn pits. But what of personnel who were never near a burn pit? Was the problem in the everblowing sand? A study was commissioned with the results coming out in 2008. Those charged with giving out the results reported that the study revealed no risk to health in the sands, which they claimed were similar to U.S. dust.

That should have been the end of it.

Another study, meant to take a closer look at the original study, called that 2008 study flawed for multiple reasons.

A big reason is that the particulate matter (dust granules or blowing sand) were of different size and composition

(metals, bacteria) than those commonly found in the U.S. and should not be studied with the same methods. Tests were taken at odd intervals, and weren’t always run at the same time as the personnel that were being studied, making it difficult to pinpoint cause and effect.

The list goes on.

The 2010 research said that those who were deployed were in fact exposed to high concentrations of particulate matter, and that “it is indeed plausible that exposure” is associated with illnesses. Further, those illnesses may present themselves immediately after exposure, or years later.

To read the 2010 report, go online to www.nap.edu and search for item 12911, entitled Review Of The Department Of Defense Enhanced Particulate Matter Surveillance Program Report.

For more reading, look online for interviews given by Dr. Mark Lyles of the Medical Sciences and Biotechnology Center for Naval Warfare Studies.ST Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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“FUN”RAISER EVENT HAVE FUN FOR A GOOD CAUSE!

This Is A Hammer Patching Wallpaper

by Samantha Mazzotta

Q: The previous owners of my home put up wallpaper in the kitchen and a few other rooms. It’s several years old, and the wallpaper in the kitchen has a number of small rips and holes from wear and tear. Can I repair these? I don’t want to replace the paper just yet, as we are planning a remodel down the road.

— June C., Austin, Texas A: Wallpaper definitely has become a less popular design option over the years, as it can be a difficult material to work with as well as repair. That means you might not be able to find a matching pattern in a home-improvement or paint/wall coverings store. If the previous homeowners were conscientious, you might be lucky enough to find the leftover scraps of that wallpaper stored in the garage, attic or other space. That’s the best patching material for this job.

First, let’s work from the presumption that you do have matching scraps.

Select the first rip or hole and hold a scrap up to it to closely match the pattern in that spot; then measure and mark the scrap paper. Now, instead of cutting

out the patch, carefully tear it out. This creates ragged edges on the patch that will blend into the wallpaper better than a clean-cut edge. Paste the patch into place and smooth the feathered edges into the surrounding paper.

What if you don’t have spare scraps lying around? You have two main options: Try and find the closest match at a store that sells wallpaper (or online), or just make spot repairs to the existing wallpaper until you begin your remodel.

The best way to match is to bring in an actual sample, so cut a small piece from an obscure section of the wall. I’d also recommend taking a photo of the wallpaper—the color may not match, but you’ll be able to review the overall pattern. Find matching or almost-matching paper and patch as best you can.

Otherwise, spot repairs, such as regluing peeling seams and corners, are a short-term solution until you can take down all the wallpaper.ST Send your questions to ask@thisisa hammer.com or write This Is a Hammer, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O.Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853.

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Chicken Soup For The S oul Making Her Own Way Chicken Soup For The Soul: Thanks Mom

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hen my mother set out to rule the world, it was not the most popular or likely road for a woman, much less a single mother, to travel. She had been a stay-at-home mom for my sister and me until her divorce, so when she struck out on her own, she didn’t have any experience.

She got a job as a secretary for an insurance agency and worked very long hours to make ends meet. She had been at the agency for a while when she started to notice something. Her boss referred to her as a secretary only and didn’t allow her to do any more than answer the phones. She would speak to customers and have the answers to their questions right in front of her, but was not allowed to give them. Any and all calls had to be forwarded to her boss when he was in the office, which wasn’t often, as he liked to play golf. Consequently, she took messages and told the customers that he would call them back, all the while knowing that she could just as easily have helped them.

She begged him to allow her to study to get her insurance license, but he denied her the time off and, again, made it clear that she was only a secretary, only a woman, and should know her place.

One morning, my mother went into her boss’s office to ask him a favor. She wanted to see if she could take an early lunch. I had been named to the honor roll in school, and an assembly was being held to honor me and five other students. She desperately wanted to attend, but her boss pointedly refused her. My mother quit right then and there.

She said she could take him talking down to her, she could take him mis-

managing the place, but she could not take him keeping her from her family.

She went back to school, got her license to sell insurance, and started her own agency. She went around taking employees from the most bizarre places.

One was a door-to-door copier saleswoman, another a night manager at a local pharmacy. She hired two new employees with zero experience in the insurance industry and began training them. She wanted them each to get a license to sell insurance. She encouraged them to speak to the customers, so that she was no more important than any of her employees. She got her master’s degree online, and hers became one of the top agencies in the state. Her employees (mostly women) are now all required to have their license. She instills in them the confidence that they know as much as she does and are just as important to the business.

Both of her original employees have been with her for more than 10 years.

Of the 10 employees she now has, only two have been with her for less than five years. She allows them time off for family events whenever they need. She has just published her first book, which was a labor of love for her for more than eight years. My mother showed me, from an early age, the value of family, of working for what you believe in, and knowing above all else that you are important and that you can make a difference. ST

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6. What quartet had a hit with To Be With You? *** Answers 1. Diana Ross, Betty McGlown, Florence Ballard, and Mary Wilson were all from Detroit.

2. Alice Cooper (born Vincent Damon Furnier), in 1975. Called a concept album, the songs tell the story of a child’s nightmare.

3. Burning Down The House, which peaked at No. 9 on the charts in 1983. The song has been covered by many, including Weird Al Yankovic.

4. Brook Benton, in 1963. Both songs were in the Top Ten on the R&B charts.

5. Little Richard (born Richard Wayne Penniman) in 1956. They were his first No. 1 hits on the R&B charts.

6. Mr. Big, in 1992. The song went to Number 1 in a dozen countries around the world. ST

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• On Sept. 6, 1847, writer Henry David Thoreau moves in with Ralph Waldo Emerson in Concord, Massachusetts, after living for two years in a shack he built himself on Walden Pond.

In 1854, his collection of essays, Walden, Or Life In The Woods, is published.

• On Sept. 7, 1813, the United States gets its nickname when a newspaper refers to “Uncle Sam.” The name is linked to meat packer Samuel Wilson, who supplied barrels of beef to the United States Army during the War of 1812. Wilson stamped the barrels with “U.S.” for United States —soldiers began referring to the grub as “Uncle Sam's.”

• On Sept. 8, 1974, President Gerald Ford pardons his disgraced predecessor Richard Nixon for any crimes he may have committed or participated in while in office. The Watergate scandal erupted after it was revealed that Nixon and his aides had engaged in illegal activities. With impeachment proceedings under way, Nixon became the first American president to resign.

• On Sept. 9, 1965, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax hurls the eighth perfect game in major-league history, leading the Dodgers to a 1-0 win over the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium. Koufax retired after the 1966 season at just 30 years old because of arthritis in his elbow.

• On Sept. 10, 1919, almost a year after the end of the First World War, New York City holds a parade to welcome home Gen. John J. Persh-

ing, commander in chief of the American Expeditionary Force, and some 25,000 soldiers who had served on the Western Front.

• On Sept. 11, 1930, Katherine Anne Porter's first collection of short stories, Flowering Judas, is published.

During her lifetime, she published 25 stories and one novel, Ship Of Fools, which took her more than two decades to complete. ST

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