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Giving Thanks INSIDe THIS ISSUe • Long Distance Caregiving • Holiday Wine • Spotlight on Small Museums • Turkey Talk

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Say “Thanks” To A Caregiver This Month 4. Help a family caregiver decorate their home for the holidays or offer to address envelopes for their holiday cards.

Dear Readers,

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all is my favorite time of year. I grew up in the forests of North Carolina and one of the things I looked forward Tracie Schmidt, to most, from late Editor October to early November, was seeing the leaves change.

In grade school one year, our teachers asked us to make a leaf log. This involved taking a leaf from a selection of different species of trees once a week for five weeks and pressing them in a notebook next to the date they were gathered. I watched as the days went by and, slowly, green dogwood leaves mottled and turned red, poplars shifted into gold, red maple became a fiery orange and the big sweetgum in our backyard mellowed into a deep purple.

As an adult, the fall change serves to remind me that, right before the winter of our lives, we can be the most colorful, the most bold and the most vibrant version of ourselves—far more so than we ever were in our summer. Aging is a time for fearless self expression.

We don’t get much leaf-turning here in Florida, so I satisfy my fall color cravings by going to a local craft store and buying sprigs of faux fall leaf boughs to decorate my house with. It’s shameless, but it helps.

While I was there, a thanksgiving craft caught my eye and I thought I would share it with you. It’s a way to make your own leaf log, of sorts. But instead of documenting change, it’s a way to keep track of the things you’re thankful for. Look for the “Thankful Tree” craft column in this issue to learn how to make your own; it’s a great activity to do with the grandkids.

5. Offer comic relief!

Purchase tickets to a local comedy club, give a family caregiver your favorite funny movie to view, or provide them with a book on tape.

Speaking of Thanks If you have a caregiver in your life, there is much to be thankful for.

To celebrate National Caregivers Month, we are honoring all of the unsung heroes out there—especially the ones who must cope with caring for a loved one over long distances.

Here are a few small ways you can say “Thanks” to a caregiver in your life. (Or if it’s you, there’s no harm in passing this anonymously to a friend. Go on, you’ve earned some appreciation!) These 10 tips come from the National Family Caregiver Association (caregiver.org).

1. Offer a few hours of respite time to a family caregiver so they can spend time with friends, or simply relax.

2. Send a card of appreciation or a bouquet of flowers to brighten a family caregiver’s day.

3. Encourage local businesses to offer a free service for family caregivers through the month of November.

6. Find 12 different photos of the caregiver’s family and friends. Have a copy center create a 2015 calendar that the family caregiver can use to keep track of appointments and events.

7. Offer to prepare Thanksgiving dinner for a caregiving family in your community, so they can just relax and enjoy the holiday.

8. Take a few minutes to write a letter.

Encourage your faith community to ask for prayers not only for those who are ill, but also those who care for them.

9. Encourage family caregivers to become a part of the National Family Caregiver Story Project (caregiver action.org/resources/story-project).

It’s a great place to not only share but read about others in like situations.

10. Help a family caregiver find new educational materials and support through family caregiving websites or by calling local social service agencies for help.

Thanks for reading our magazine, and happy holidays!

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Around Town

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aturdays Zephyrhills Organic Yet Artsy Market. Free. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Zephyr Park. 727-674-1464.

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uesdays Dance for your Health!

Learn the basics of social ballroom and Latin dances. $10/two classes.

6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Brandon Community Center. Details at 813-340-9433.

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uesdays Salsa & Folkloric dancing for ladies only. Nervous about dancing with a partner? Learn a variety of dance styles in a safe, fun environment with other ladies that feel the same. $10/$15. 8 – 8:50 p.m. Life Enrichment Center, Tampa. 813-932-0241.

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ZooFari. Food from more than 50 local restaurants, open bars, party with live music throughout the zoo. $75/$90. 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Lowry Park Zoo, Tampa. 813-935-8552.

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Free music workshop at 1 p.m. followed by a free virtual orchestra concert at 2:45 p.m. Hear big band arrangements from the ‘30s to the ‘60s. Fletcher Music Centers, Sun City Center. Please RSVP to 813-633-8458.

Enchanted Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Street Party.

Live entertainment, caricature artist, ice sculptor, doggie splash zone, complimentary holiday treats, food vendors and more. Free. 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Hyde Park Village, Tampa. 813-304-2162.

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Sounds of Swing. Big Band Concert & Dance. Advanced: $12/$16, Day of Show: $15/$18.

8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Carrollwood Cultural Center, Tampa. 813-269-1310.

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Tampas oldest ethnic social club presents “A Legacy of Smoke.” This film explores the “Legacy of Smoke” left by thousands of intrepid Spanish immigrants in the first half of the 20th century. $12. 4 p.m.

Tampa Theatre. 813-274-8982.

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Meet the Pharmacist. Bring prescription and over the counter meds and our pharmacy team will review and look for conflicting medications. Blood pressure and glucose checks available. Free.

9 a.m.– 10 a.m. Memorial Hospital of Tampa. 813-342-1420.

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14 and 15 Pelican Players presents “The Cemetery Club.”

Three lifelong friends run headlong into a “Is that all there is?” moment and laugh and cry their way through it. $15. 7 p.m. with matinee on the 15th at 1:30 p.m. Borini Theatre, Sun City Center. 813-999-5178.

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Strawberry Classic Car Show.

Enjoy good food and music, older cars and trucks featuring antiques, customs, classics and hotrods. Free admission. 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. McCall Park, Plant City. 813-754-3707.

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Harbour Island Art Walk. Art vendors, crafts, free entertainment, food, doggy walkways and more. Free.

12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Harbor Island on the Waterfront, Tampa. 813-451-7936.

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“Rick Steves’ Europe.” The weekly radio show host supplies affordable travel tips and humorous insights into cultural differences.

Tickets: $25 – $45. 8 p.m. The Straz Center, Tampa. 813-229-7827.

Dance Class and Party. Instructor Theresa Moore will present a 1-hour complimentary class at 6:30 p.m. followed by a dance party until 9:30 p.m. Free. Unity of Tampa Church Fellowship Hall, Tampa. 813-994-0454.

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through Jan 4. Santa’s Workshop. Give your children/ grandchildren the opportunity to create something special for you this holiday season. Call for admission cost and times. Museum of Science and Industry, Tampa. 813-987-6100. and 30 Buckler’s Craft Fair.

Decorative holiday items, home décor, furniture, wood items, toys, dolls, clothing and accessories and more. Free admission. 10 a.m.

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ine is the perfect complement to any occasion, whether celebrating with friends or enjoying your favorite meal. With the grape harvest in full swing, now is the perfect time to learn more about wines, flavors and pairing to deepen your enjoyment of this beverage. Here are three ways to get the most out of this exciting season.

Chardonnay. With aromas of lemon drop, yellow apple and subtle toasted oak, this wine pairs beautifully with breast meat and balances dishes like creamy potatoes or roasted carrots. lf darker meat is your preference, consider a richer style with a lush texture and spicy notes that can hold up to the more intense flavors of the wing and leg meat.

Pleasing pinot Pinot noir is the perfect addition to any party because it pleases a lot of palates and doesn’t overwhelm classic Thanksgiving food. Pinot’s inherent earthiness and notes of plums, cherries and spice notes like vanilla and nutmeg are a natural pairing with cranberries, dark meat turkey, stuffing and root vegetables.

Like chardonnay, there’s a pinot noir that complements almost any menu.

A darker, concentrated pinot noir will hold up to deeper flavors, while a more vibrant, juicy wine such as the La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is a great option for pairing with the variety of flavors of delicious side dishes that a Thanksgiving feast delivers.

Not only will it pair well with both dark and light meat, but its sweet spice and classic earthy notes resonate well with the savory herbs often seen in holiday dishes.

Train your senses Wine tasting notes often include descriptions of aromas and flavors, including many fruits and baking spices.

Train your nose and your palate by heading to the grocery store or farmers market. Pick up a variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices, and then start sniffing and tasting. You’ll soon discover green apple and yellow apple have different scents and flavors, and you’ll start to recognize the distinctions between cinnamon and clove. Then open a bottle of wine and see if you can pick out those sensory characteristics.

Retirement Living Explore new wines Gathering friends for an evening of wine tasting is a great way to discover new favorites.

Structure your party by asking each person to bring a bottle of the same varietal, like chardonnay or pinot noir, so you can taste the varied expressions of the same grape. Or, ask everyone to bring a different varietal so you can compare and contrast the wines.

Easy Thanksgiving Wine Pairings ºGathering friends and family over a delicious meal is often a highlight of the holiday season.

As you start to plan your menu for the big day, remember to consider which wines you’ll offer as perfect pairings for your favorite dishes.

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Whether you’re preparing a traditional feast or planning to fill the table with new harvest-inspired recipes, food writers and wine connoisseurs agree—chardonnay and pinot noir are the ultimate Thanksgiving wines.

Versatile chardonnay One of the primary reasons chardonnay is at the top of a Thanksgiving wine list is

the flexibility inherent in America’s most popular white wine grape.

Chardonnay flavor profiles can range from fruit-forward with bright acidity to big, rich and opulent. In either case, it’s the right white for the job.

If you prefer white meat and lighter fare, choose a lively chardonnay with notes of citrus, like the La Crema Sonoma Coast

Serving wines To best showcase the wines you select, it’s important to serve them at the right temperature. With just a few adjustments, you can bring out the best in your favorite wine’s unique flavor profile, character and bouquet.

White wine is best when served between 45 and 50 degrees F. Served too cold, the flavors and aromas will be masked, and served too warm they become flat.

Conversely, in general, red wines should be served a bit warmer, between 55 and 65 degrees F. A colder serving temperature will make a red wine seem excessively acidic, and warmer will bring out an overly alcoholic flavor. Chill room-temperature pinot noir for 10 – 15 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.

To explore more wine pairing, serving and storage tips, visit www.lacrema.com.

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Someday Is Closer Than You Think

BY DARYL ROSENTHAL, Social Security

Administration Public Affairs Specialist

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or many people, Someday is an elusive day on the far-off horizon —always close enough to see, but too distant to touch. Perhaps Someday you plan to go skydiving. Or enter a hot dog-eating contest. Maybe Someday you plan to ride a mechanical bull or visit all of America’s national parks.

Someday, you may want to retire. If you are mid-career, Someday, you may need to start planning for retirement.

Well, get ready, because Someday has arrived. Open a my Social Security account at social security.gov/my account, and you’ll see what we mean.

It’s a convenient way to check your earnings record, get up-to-date, personalized estimates of retirement, disability, and survivors benefits, and access your Social Security Statement. With a my Social Security account, you can plan for your retirement and get help figuring out how to save for your future. If you already receive benefits, you can manage them online by starting or stopping your direct deposit, changing your address and getting an instant proof-of-benefits letter.

That elusive Someday that you thought might never come is here now. You’ll find it online at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

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Boomers: Preserve Your Family’s Story

BY TRACIE SCHMIDT

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hey aren’t just photo albums, old videos or scrapbooks: they are memories. But every day, millions of pieces of family history fall victim to natural disasters or the decay of time.

Meanwhile, other memories created with outdated technology might no longer be able to be viewed as computer hardware and software advances.

To answer this need, personal digital archive services are being established as a way to permanently store and protect “digital estates”—photos, videos, audio, documents, letters, newspapers, paintings and more—for future generations.

“Imagine the joy on your greatgreat-great grandchildren’s faces as they browse pictures and videos or hear audio files and read documents about you and your life, and that of your parents and grandparents,” says Peter Schmitt, CEO of Gen-Arc (short for Generational Archiving).

Gen-Arc (gen-arc.com) is one of several secure online private services established to preserve and organize digital legacies.

Other services, like Memloom (memloom.com) and StoryWorth (storyworth.com) provide ways for you to upload digital content, build stories and then save and share them with loved ones.

Most of these involve a fee depending on the amount of data you want to preserve. However, free resources like familysearch.org exist as well, providing comparable ways for you to upload and preserve your family history—and even find out about your ancestors—as long as you don’t mind that the public has access to some of the information, too.

While it takes time, it may save you money to convert your media to a digital format yourself as long as you have the appropriate gear, such as a scanner (for photos); a VCR and a device that converts VCR analog signals into digital (for video formats like VHS); or RCA adapters and a computer with sound-processing software (for cassette players or LP turntables); and a secure Cloud or portable hard drive for storage. Dummies.com offers free tutorials that can help with the process and tell you where to find the gear you need; just visit their site and search for “digital media conversion.”

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There are pros and cons to preserving your legacy digitally. It can help you declutter your home while keeping memories safe and accessible for future generations. But you may have to weigh it against the cost of time, equipment and professional services, depending on which options you choose.

But if you can take steps to preserve your history now, you ensure that your family’s story will continue for years to come.

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Veterans Corner

Bugles Across America Provide “Taps” for Veterans

BY JANICE DOYLE

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aps”—that haunting melody that invariably brings tears to the eyes when played at the funeral of a fallen soldier—dates back the Civil War. In 2012—the song’s 150th anniversary—Leo Murphy of Kissimmee was honored to play Taps in Arlington National Cemetery. Though the event was an honor for Murphy, he considers it an honor any time he is charged with playing Taps to honor a veteran.

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auditioned and joined Bugles Across America. And I fell in love with the trumpet and am still taking lessons!”

Taps is played by 321 buglers in Florida and “very few requests go without being filled.” A family or funeral home makes its request online at buglesacrossamerica.org. That request goes out online to buglers within a 100-mile radius, and the first bugler who commits takes the event.

Buglers also play for special events like Memorial Day, Veterans Day, etc.

Leo Murphy, state director for Bugles Across America.

Murphy is state director for Bugles Across America (BAA), an organization which provides volunteer buglers for veterans’ funerals at no charge to their families. Tom Day of Illinois, retiree and founder of BAA, says BAA volunteers “play with real breath, from the heart.”

Nationwide, BAA has over 7,500 bugler volunteers in all 50 states.

They play wherever a veteran’s final service is held—a cemetery, private home, church, funeral home or hall.

The Department of Veterans Affairs expects more than half a million veterans’ funerals each year for the next seven years.

Taps originally signaled lights out and only later was used for funerals. The military once provided live buglers, but budget cuts have meant the use of recordings unless a family provides a bugler or requests one from BAA. The volunteers are all ages. Murphy’s Florida buglers range from an 11-yearold Boy Scout to an 87-year-old veteran.

Murphy started after reading an article about BAA 12 years ago. “I bought a cheap trumpet on eBay and started taking lessons to learn just enough to play the 24 notes for Taps. I learned that,

They come from varied musical backgrounds. At a service, they may wear their military uniform, an official BAA uniform, or they may wear just a white shirt with black pants and a black tie.

A fee, if one is charged, is set by each bugler. Families may give a tip to cover expenses, but it’s love for their country and those who served that rallies the buglers.

Why do it? “This is the last thing that can be done for a comrade.”

“This is my thank-you to the men and women who serve our country.”

Murphy, a Vietnam veteran, says, “This is my way to give back.”

To accomplish their mission, BAA relies on its members, including about 2,000 females. Those who can play a bugle, trumpet or flugelhorn are welcome to join. Beginners can get, free of charge from BAA, materials for learning the instrument. BAA accepts donated bugles (valves or no valves), trumpets or flugelhorns that are no longer being used but can be reconditioned.

BAA receives no government funding.

Next month: Meet area BAA buglers.

For info, see BuglesAcrossAmerica.org.

A Feast To Remember—One Grandaughter’s Story

So why, then, was it so difficult for me to deal with my own grandmother?

Since she has been home, I have had to oversee just about every aspect of have been caring her life, from doctor’s apfor my 84 year old pointments to shopping. grandmother who had One day, I was on the a hip replacement brink of tears as I tried and had to spend two to effectively host an months in rehab. While Alzheimer’s Fundraiser tea there, I sat with her while caring for my grandfour or five times a mother. After taking eight week. It was awkward, calls related to her care, I at first, to have so much called my poor hubby in one-on-one time with a complete meltdown and her. Sometimes I didn’t asked him to leave work know what to talk to to help her at her house. her about. I wouldn’t After two hours assisting be lying if I said that her with chores and odd Wozunk and her grandmother.

I was relieved when jobs, he called to tell me she would drift off to sleep while I was that grandma really wanted me to pick there. I left feeling like I had done my up dinner for myself and her to enjoy toduty and was eager to move on to the gether, and to help her with her bills. He “more important” things of my day. said that she wanted me all to herself.

My job is working with senior residents Then, like a lightning bolt had struck, at Brookdale Bayshore in Tampa as their I asked him if she wanted barbecue for Resident Program Manager, and I love dinner. I could hear how excited she them with all of my heart. I enjoy spend- was in the background, and he didn’t ing time with them and serving them. even have to tell me that she said yes.

BY KIMBERLY WOZUNK, Resident Program Manager, Brookdale Bayshore Assisted Living, Tampa

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I left work and headed to Sonny’s. I don’t know what came over me, but I ended up buying the $40 Feast. It was meant for a family of four, but I didn’t care; she wanted barbecue, and by golly, she was getting barbecue!

I walked into her house carrying three large bags and a gallon of sweet tea. I then set the table with all of her fancy dishes and laid out all of the barbecue in a way that it really did look like a feast. I poured her tea and put the cinnamon butter on her sweet potato.

Then I walked her into the dining room. She started crying and clapping her hands. She told me how excited she was, but wondered how on earth we were going to eat all that food. I can’t even tell you the last time I saw her smile the whole way through dinner, eat so much, laugh so much or make such a mess.

She enjoyed the meal and she enjoyed my company. But most of all, I enjoyed her company. During the meal we talked about so many things and we laughed and ate until we were both stuffed to the gills.

Yes, we had a ton of food left over, but we were also full of love and happiness.

I knew I still had all of her bills to go

through, but it all seemed to go quickly as we continued our conversation. When I was done I straightened everything up, gathered my things and thanked her for having me over for a great evening. Surprised, she cried again as she thanked me for making her feel like she had spent the evening with a friend.

It was in that moment that I realized that my grandmother was lonely. Even though I see her several times a week and we talk on the phone, I had never made her feel like I really wanted to be there to spend time with her.

It was a moment that will change my life forever. I have missed the grandmother that I remember as a child and I have resented having to be a caregiver to the person she is today. But I had completely ignored that I could have the same type of relationship with her that I have with so many of my residents if I could put aside the work part of my relationship and just enjoy her.

Editor’s Note: There are support groups and counseling services through Area Agencies on Aging. Call 813-740-3888 to find help with caregiving for your loved one.

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Being a long--distance caregiver is a challenging role, but there are many resources that can help reduce the burden–and guilt.

BY PAUL WYNN

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f you live more than an hour away from your loved one, then you’re considered a long-distance caregiver. You’re definitely not alone.

There are about 7 million caregivers who fall into this category out of the more than 65 million estimated caregivers in the United States.

What exactly do long-distance caregivers do? The responsibilities can vary and don’t necessarily follow any one formula. The care can include helping a loved one with finances, arranging home and medical care, and supporting primary caregivers who may live closer to a family member in need of help.

Living away from loved ones as they age is a fact of life for many.

There’s a strong urge to move parents closer to family members so they can be watched closely and have someone nearby for emergencies, but many older Americans want to stay in their own homes and close to friends and familiar communities.

“There’s a strong and natural tendency to want loved ones nearby as they get older,” says Gary Barg, founder and editor of caregiver.com and the author of The Fearless Caregiver.

Based in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Barg explains that all long-distance caregivers deal with a number of questions.

How do you know whether Mom is really eating well? Is Dad taking his medications? What happens if my parents don’t want to move into an assisted living facility? Are they going to their doctor appointments, and what did they find out? How much longer should they drive? Many families struggle with these questions, says Barg, which become even more pronounced when there are many miles of separation.

Managing guilt One of the biggest challenges of being a long-distance caregiver is dealing with the guilt of not living close by. Day-to-day caregiving is extremely difficult in any circumstance, but Barg—who was a long-distance caregiver to his mom who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease—says people underestimate how emotionally charged caring from a distance can be.

Distance creates its own set of problems. For example, caregivers worry about what will happen in emergency situations when they can’t get there right away—and that’s where the guilt arises. “Long-distance caregiving

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means constant juggling that often leads to feelings of inadequacy,” says Gail Hunt, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving, a non-profit group based in Bethesda, Md. “Most caregivers feel guilty because they think they aren’t doing enough for their loved ones.”

As a result, caregivers often ignore their own personal and health needs, which can be detrimental to their own physical and emotional wellbeing. In one survey of caregivers, one-third admitted that managing their own stress is something that they wanted more help with, and a similar number said that they wanted more time to themselves.

The important thing for caregivers to remember, says aging expert Donna Wagner, Ph.D, professor and dean with New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, N.M., is that they are not alone. “Caregivers tend not to take care of themselves so they burn out very easily,” says Wagner. “It’s essential for them to get exercise, take mental breaks, and ask for help.”

She adds that caregivers can find it rewarding to share their experiences with others through support groups. Nowadays, support groups are available not only in community settings; many sites are available online where caregivers support and help one another.

Balancing your own needs Many long-distance caregivers also have to deal with a full- or part-time job while also managing the demands of caregiving—demands that can dictate taking time off from work to spend more time with their family members.

It’s virtually inevitable that caregivers will miss work to help with doctor visits or meet with paid-care providers.

Adjustments to work schedules—coming in late, leaving early, telecommuting, and missing days of work to accommodate caregiving responsibilities—are all commonplace. In one survey, half of all respondents reported making major adjustments at work, with 44% saying that they rearranged their work schedule.

A small percentage of caregivers switch from full time to part time to make more time for caregiving; others make accommodations by turning down work travel.

One attorney who lived several states away from his dad in Florida would regularly take Fridays or Mondays off to go to doctor visits and handle the grocery shopping and other chores. Barg visited his mom as much as possible, but he recommends developing a local care team to be the “eyes and ears” on the ground. “Identify friends, neighbors, members of religious and community groups,” says Barg. “They can be helpful in emergency situations, or just provide informal updates on how mom is eating or the state of your parent’s house.”

It’s also important to gather information about your loved one’s medical, legal and financial situation. That may include contact phone numbers and email addresses for doctors, lawyers, accountants, insurers and bankers. The goal should be to ask your loved one for this info before there’s an emergency situation. The Family Caregiver Alliance website (caregiver. org) provides a useful document that summarizes the info you need like wills, power of attorney, insurance policies, among other important paperwork.

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“We suggest a simple…solution that can help consumers who would otherwise choose vice over virtue to simultaneously increase consumption of healthy foods (virtues) and decrease consumption of unhealthy foods (vices) while still fulfilling taste goals—‘vice-virtue bundles,’” says Kelly L. Haws, a Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management marketing pro fessor who studies consumer self control.

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Hearing Loss Changes a Family Forever

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As the years passed, my dad’s hearing deteriorated. Looking back, there were many situations where it was obvious, but at the time, it was easy to rationalize. People started to speak up or to repeat themselves. When it was too hard for my dad to understand what people were saying, he would just leave the room. That’s when hearing loss becomes dangerous. Hearing loss is not harmless. It can tear apart relationships, damage careers, and lend to depression and isolation. It isn’t just about the person who can’t hear well. It has an impact on everyone that person cares about. My dad does wear hearing aids but he still needs help on the phone. My dad uses the ClearSounds CSC500 Amplified Phone, making our conversations effortless. The CSC500 has made a big difference for him.

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As I moved quickly to evacuate through the tank hatch, the round exploded, sending me 20 feet in the air.” He was knocked unconscious.

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I had a concussion,” he says. “Over the course of the next few days my hearing slowly returned, but it was muffled and fuzzy. I had little damage to my body but continued to struggle to hear. At the time, I did not perceive this as an overly traumatic event. It was part of my job—my service.” My dad’s exposure to dangerously loud noise continued throughout his military career. No one thought about the consequences. Certainly my dad never did.

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If civilization is more your scene, there is plenty of fun shopping and dining to be had at Fishermen’s Village. Located at 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, this community hub hosts regular concerts and events like their annual “Lighting of the Village” this Nov. 15.

And the Military Heritage Museum, with its collection of war memorabilia and personal stories of courage and sacrifice, makes for a must-see this Veterans Day. You’ll find even more quirky shops, curios and art—as well as some of the most beautiful orchids you’ve ever seen—by the Margaret Albritton Gallery in Placida.

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5. The Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, brings back childhood memories and lots of smiles. 20,000 pairs of shakers from a variety of countries, cultures and time periods were collected and categorized by one woman.

There is a fun gift shop as well. thesaltandpeppershakermuseum.com

See antique toys at Kidd’s Toy Museum in Oregon.

7. Kidd’s Toy Museum displays Frank Kidd’s 10,000-plus collection of banks and toys that date to the mid-1800s.

(Roadside America says the museum is “Not for the easily-offended.”) Kidd’s daughter takes you on a tour of the Portland, Oregon museum. 503-233-7807.

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t’s been 25 years since Kevin Costner lit up movie screens with his baseball fantasy “Field of Dreams.” His character hears a voice in an Iowa cornfield that says, “If you build it, they will come.”

Across America collectors have heard something of the same voice and opened their collections to the public. Small museums showcase the inventiveness, passions and the life stories of private individuals. Try these out on your travels.

Tinkertown USA in New Mexico asks visitors: Is it junk, or art?

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1. The National Mustard Museum is home to the world’s largest collection of mustards and mustard memorabilia.

The website is great fun to read; visiting the free museum is worth the trip to Middleton, Wisconsin! Barry Levenson, founder and curator, has more than 5,676 mustards from all 50 states and more than 70 countries. Learn mustard history and see antique and vintage mustard pots, advertisements, etc. An online store never closes, and their on-site gift shop is a rare treat. mustardmuseum.com 2. Seattle Pinball Museum—go and play your history on over 50 machines from seven decades of pinball machines.

That’s enough to make your hands hurt.

Enjoy vintage style soft drinks and bottled beers as well! The All Day Pass means no need for quarters but lots of childhood memories. Hey, have fun and don’t tilt! seattlepinballmuseum.com 3. The Bonniebrook Historical Society and Kewpie Museum is not only interesting but also a beautiful place to visit just north of Branson, Missouri.

It’s where one of America’s first female illustrators, Rose O’Neill, lived when she created the Kewpie doll in 1909.

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4. Barney Smith’s Toilet Seat Art Museum makes San Antonio rock! Owner Barney Smith, in his 90s, is a retired master plumber who reasoned that used toilet seat lids were free and began making art on them in his garage—the same garage that is now home to the nearly 1,100-lid Toilet Seat Art Museum. He’s the tour guide and you need to call ahead to visit and see lids remembering JFK, Mount St. Helens, the Challenger, Michael Jackson and occupations such as dentistry and more. (Bemis Co., the world’s largest manufacturer of toilet seats, wants to move the museum to its headquarters in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, when Barney passes on.) Call Barney to make an appointment. 210-824-7791.

8. Tinkertown USA shows off what every genuine “tinkerer” wishes he could do. The museum, run by tinkerer Ross Ward’s family, is an unusual place full of junk made into interesting things by Ward over a 40-year span of carving, collecting and constructing. See olde world circus tents and people, Wild West scenes, 50,000 glass bottles in the walls and horseshoes in the floor. It’s wacky and wonderful at the same time.

If you went every day for a year, you’d see something different each time. Sandia Park, New Mexico (on the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway) or tinkertown.com These museums prove that if you collect it and build around it, they will still come and enjoy.

Middle row photos, L to R: The National Mustard Museum, Wisconsin; Seattle Pinball Museum, Washington; The Bonniebrook Historical Society and Kewpie Museum, Missouri; Barney Smith shows off one of his infamous pieces at the Toilet Seat Art Museum, Texas; The Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum, Tennessee.

Create Your Own “Thankful Tree” Branches (real or fake) Spray paint (optional) Any type of vase or jar Any vase filler Paper/cardstock Scissors or die cut machine Pen, pencil or marker Hole punch Twine or string 1. Outdoors, or in a wellventilated space, spray paint the branches if desired. Let dry completely and then arrange in a vase with filler.

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hat are you thankful for?

Here’s a fun craft you can do with others that is perfect for this time of year.

Create your own “Thankful Tree” by decorating branches with notes about the things you are thankful for. Build a tree with the grandkids or make a centerpiece for Thanksgiving dinner by asking each guest to contribute a note to hang on the tree. Here’s what you’ll need:

2. Take a decorative or plain piece of paper or cardstock (make sure it has a blank side that you can write on) and cut five or more squares or other shapes out of it. These shapes should be large enough to write a few words or sentences on.

If desired, use a die cut machine or stencils and an exacto knife to create more intricate shapes, such as leaves. Gift tags will also work.

3. Punch a hole out of one end of each cardstock shape using the hole punch.

4. On each piece of cardstock, write down a word or sentence describing something you are thankful for.

5. Cut a piece of twine or string for each note you have created. Loop the twine through the hole in each note, tie it off and attach it to one of the tree branches (see picture).

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his month’s hand comes from a duplicate bridge event, where the method of scoring generously rewards making overtricks.

Can you make 10 tricks after a low Diamond lead? Our title is one clue, and we’ll also say that West is a slippery cove, and that the play in Clubs is crucial. Alright, that’s enough clues, now please make 10 tricks.

Our Declarer managed only 9 tricks.

He won the Diamond lead, cashed the ♣A and conceded a Club, playing low from the board both times. West won the second Club and persevered with

Managing The Entries

Diamonds. Declarer correctly ducked and took the next Diamond, hoping that the defender with the ♥A was not the one with the 13th Diamond. Then Declarer led to the ♥Q but that rascally West ducked the trick! This fine play meant that Declarer could not score a second Heart trick …with ♣T97 on the board and ♣853 in hand there was only one entry back to hand when two were needed (one to knock out the ♥A, the other to get back to the Heart winner). Making only 9 tricks.

West made a good play by ducking the Heart but Declarer did not have to give him a chance to shine. On the first two rounds of Clubs, Declarer should play Dummy’s ♣9 and ♣T. Now, with ♣764 on the board and ♣853 in hand, there are two entries to hand, and also one back to the board later, with which to reach the ♠AK. Careful management of the entries nullifies West’s clever duck and brings in that valuable overtrick.

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Family Holiday Survival Tips

BY LISA M. PETSCHE

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he holiday season is a hectic time for many people. Staying sane is even more of a challenge for those who don’t get along well with their extended family.

Every family has dysfunction, of course, because no member is perfect.

But some families are prone to more interpersonal tension than others, due to diverse personalities, circumstances, values and lifestyles among members.

Read on for some tips on how to cope with the almost inevitable stress inherent when relatives get together for the holidays.

Preparation Make it a point to practice self-care at this time of the year. Eat healthy foods, make time for exercise and get adequate sleep. Allow plenty of time to get ready for a family event, so you’re relaxed and feel your best.

Conjure up compassion for relatives who emanate negativity, bearing in mind that they are unhappy individuals. Try to feel pity rather than anger toward them.

Set realistic expectations about family members’ behavior. The narcissist, nonstop talker or chronic complainer is not going to change. Plan to steer clear of them if possible, otherwise limit the amount of time you spend with them.

Give yourself a pep talk. Reassure yourself that you are up to the challenge of gracefully handling a few hours with anyone. If you are particularly anxious about a gathering, invite a friend along for support.

Aim to cut your visit short as a last resort. Plan something to look forward to afterwards.

During a Gathering: Do’s and Don’ts Avoid consuming alcohol; otherwise, limit yourself to one or two drinks. Disinhibition can cause you to say things you may regret.

Practice good listening skills: pay attention, don’t interrupt and ask open-ended questions. Be conscious of your non-verbal language, keeping your posture open (avoid crossing your arms), making eye contact and nodding periodically.

Show courtesy toward everyone. When you can’t manage any more politeness toward a particular individual, find a reason to excuse yourself and move on.

Count to ten and refuse to take the bait when someone tries to one-up you or goad you into an argument.

Instead, adopt a “stupid and cheerful” demeanor—signature advice from syndicated radio host and licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Joy Browne.

Stay away from contentious topics and change the subject if others raise them. Don’t participate in gossip or put-downs of others, or bring up unpleasant events.

Engage relatives positively by reminiscing about pleasant times or inquiring about something meaningful to them, such as their children or grandchildren, work, a hobby or a recent vacation.

Breathe deeply if you find yourself getting stressed. If that doesn’t help, head to the washroom or step outside to compose yourself.

Parting Thoughts If you keep in mind that you can’t change anyone’s behavior except your own, and that it’s always within your power to be civil and, yes, even kind to a certain degree, you will make it through family events, perhaps even better than you anticipated.

If things don’t go well in spite of your best efforts to be congenial, plan a vacation over the holidays next year so you can have a guilt-free break from family functions—and other sources of seasonal stress— and thoroughly enjoy yourself.

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Her trust distributes all her property equally among my two brothers and myself. She recently died. I am the trustee and when I visited the attorney who prepared my mother’s trust to find out what I now needed to do, he advised me that an “informal” trust administration would be necessary and that he would be happy to represent me for a mere $2,000.

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oliday season is here and along with good friends, good food and lots of festivities it’s flu season, too. Nothing can steal the jolly from the holidays as quickly as being laid up with a bad case of influenza.

So keep in mind that good preventative practices go a long way toward wellness and staving off this entirely unwelcomed bug.

“The number one way to avoid the flu,” says Dr. Michael Jhung, medical officer in the Influenza Division of Atlanta-based Center for Disease Control (CDC), “is to make sure you get a vaccine as soon as it is available.

Most everyone who is six months or older can take the shots. Anyone 65 or older and anyone under five are at the most serious risk for illness.”

The second best way to minimize chances of contracting the flu is to wash your hands frequently.

“You don’t need fancy anti-bacterial soap; any soap and water will do,” says Jhung. “Hands should be washed for 20 – 30 seconds or longer. Some people like to say the alphabet as a trick to help them with the timing. Hand washing helps prevent the flu and all bugs that get passed around during the winter months.”

Flu season peaks in January and February and is mostly spread by respiratory droplets. “The primary way of getting infected is when someone sneezes,” says Jhung. “Most people who get the flu will have mild illness and recover without any medical care and they can feel crumby for up to a week. But as long as a person is symptomatic, they can transmit it. We recommend that people stay home and don’t return to work until one full day after fever has fully subsided.”

If someone in your home contracts the flu, additional precautions can help other family members stay healthy.

“You can get the flu through contact transmission, so clean commonly touched surfaces such as door knobs, remote controls and landline phones,” explains Jhung.

Fancy name-brand cleaning products that claim to kill germs on surfaces work

well and cost more, but simple homecleaning solutions such as a gallon of water mixed with a quarter cup of bleach are equally effective and cost a lot less.

Linens, towels and clothing worn by sick persons just need regular laundering.

“Wash everything the normal way,” says Jhung. “Influenza, believe it or not, is very fragile. It doesn’t take much to kill it.”

Another way to keep the virus from spreading is to create a sick room when possible and ask the person who is ill to wear a protective mask, but only if they can.

“This might seem a little unusual,” says Jhung, “but it can prevent transmission of respiratory diseases. The key here is to ask the person who is sick if they can tolerate it. Obviously it’s not for young children or anyone who can’t tolerate it. They should not wear a mask.

“People need to remember,” advises Jhung, “that they don’t have to do this by themselves. Reading this article is a good start. But if people are very sick, they need to see their healthcare providers. There are influenza anti-virals that are especially good for people at risk or who have other underlying medical conditions that need to be taken into consideration.”

For complete reports on symptoms, prevention and vaccination recommendations please visit the Center for Disease Control website at cdc.gov/flu/.

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Note: There are certain flu shots that have different age indications. For example, people younger than 65 years of age should not get the high-dose flu shot (cdc.gov/flu/protect/vaccine /qa_fluzone.htm) and people who are younger than 18 years old or older than 64 years old should not get the intradermal flu shot (cdc.gov/flu/protect/ vaccine/qa_intradermal-vaccine.htm).

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This year’s event will transform the park into a nighttime holiday wonderland of wintery surprises and all things Christmas, filling guests’ senses with seasonal sights, sounds and flavors.

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Guests can experience all of the Christmas celebrations throughout the day, and park closing times will range from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. throughout the event. Visit ChristmasTown.com or call 888-800-5447 for dates, times and event details.

Bing Crosby Rediscovered T

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Narrated by Stanley Tucci, the film explores Crosby’s life and legend with unprecedented access to his archives, including never-before-seen footage, and reveals a man far more complex than his public persona. A holiday encore presentation airs on Dec. 26 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings).

For music fans, American Masters: Bing Crosby Rediscovered—The Soundtrack features songs heard in the documentary, including 16 previously unreleased recordings, and is available Nov. 25 via Bing Crosby Archive and Universal Music Enterprises. This year is also the 60th anniversary of the film White Christmas. For more info on these and other new Crosby holiday releases, visit: bingcrosby. com/a-colossal-crosby-celebration.

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he Florida Orchestra covers a remarkable amount of musical territory through a variety of concert experiences this month.

If you are a Ben Folds fan already, you probably know that he is multiplatinum selling, singer-songwriter and indie-rocker as well as a critically acclaimed celebrity judge on NBC’s The Sing Off. As part of a world tour, he will join The Florida Orchestra for a night of such Folds’ classics as Effington, Jesusland, The Luckiest, Not the Same and more. He will also share his talents as a pianist in his own piano concerto, which critics hailed for its blend of “jazz, boogie-woogie, European baroque and Gershwinesque, Hollywood sumptuousness.”

Jacomo Bairos conducts this concert Nov. 7, at the Straz Center in Tampa.

At the next Tampa Bay Times Masterworks, the orchestra joins forces with The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay and the Tampa Bay Children’s Chorus for Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana with

its almost pagan musical potion of soaring vocal solos, frenzied choral passages and pulsating percussive orchestration. Danail Rachev conducts this program, which also includes Schubert’s Rosamunde Overture and Debussy’s Nocturnes, all on Nov.14, 15 and 16 in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater, which also includes an added 2 p.m. matinee on Nov. 15.

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Turkey Talk: Take Leftovers Beyond a Sandwich A

fter spending hours roasting your turkey to perfection, it (and you) deserves more than a sandwich the day after. With a little creative pre-shopping and stocking of refrigerators and cupboards, you can take your day-two turkey from boring to amazing—and nutritious.

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Roast for 30 minutes at 375 degrees.

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Curry it: Need a quick 30-minute post-Thanksgiving meal that is both savory and sweet? NuVal’s pick is Curried Turkey with Raisins and Mushrooms. The recipe works really well with leftover turkey and it’s simple to make. The meal combines protein-rich turkey with the earthy flavors of mushrooms and the sweet, spicy tones of raisins and curry.

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Curried Turkey with Raisins and Mushrooms 1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (NuVal 18) 12 ounces boneless, skinless turkey breast diced into one-inch cubes (NuVal 57) 2 cups fresh white mushrooms (NuVal 100) 2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms (NuVal 100) 1/2 medium red or green bell peppers, chopped into squares (NuVal 100) 2 cups chicken or turkey broth 1 cup raisins (NuVal 88) 2 cups instant whole grain rice (NuVal 91) 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder Basil leaves, chopped (NuVal 100) Heat extra virgin olive oil in large saute pan. With heat on medium high, heat up leftover turkey in pan. If turkey is raw, cook turkey strips at least five minutes.

Add mushrooms and peppers and cook for three to four minutes. Add broth. Mix in raisins, rice and curry powder. Bring to boil then reduce heat and cover. Simmer until rice is done.

Fluff with fork, remove from heat.

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Everyone works together, as a team, to help you live a healthier life. That’s why we focus on preventive medicine, and offer most of the services you need under one roof, for your convenience. At the end of the day, our greatest satisfaction comes from doing what is best for you – our patient. We take that very personally.

Call us today to experience the personal side of health care.

1-813-793-6913 Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm The quality care you deserve

continucare.com Not all services are covered under all health plans and patients are responsible for checking their health plan documents for coverage.

Not all services are available at all facilities. Please contact your nearest Continucare location for more information. Limitations may apply.

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