Lifestyles After 50 Hillsborough October 2013 edition by Lifestyles After 50 Magazine

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Mute Buttons, Hide Clicks and Caller ID: The Real Magic of Modern Technology Dear Readers,

July article in the Wall Street Journal pointed out that millennials in their 20s and 30s are the first generation Janice Doyle, to hit the workforce Editor with fully tech-savvy parents. “Most baby boomers are using the same smartphones, tablets and laptops as their children, making daily communication with Mom easier and more open-ended than ever,” wrote Lindsay Gellman. Chatting online—as long as the computer’s sound effects are on mute—is silent. Texting means sending a message without the phone ringing and the ensuing one-sided conversation for all to hear. Here’s how it plays out. Texting is “all in a day’s work” for baby boomer wife, mother and grandmother, Julie S., age 56. Although she never phoned or saw her daughter last Tuesday, she did send Heather 16 text messages from her work cubicle. Heather, age 28, sent 15 texts to her mother. Their texts, said Julie, involved messages about the weather, lunch, a new blouse, Heather’s husband’s ﬁshing trip and “a Publix BOGO we don’t want to forget about.” I’m comparatively tech-savvy myself; at ﬁrst it was because I had to be in the world of work. I’ve done a great deal of kicking and screaming along the way. And I said to many

of those younger people who helped me along the way, “Don’t tell me to JUST do it. At my age I don’t JUST do anything with a computer. Show me and let me try it.” Now I want to keep up with technology so I can interact with my grandchildren, although I still do a lot of sighing and grunting when I’m presented a new gizmo to learn. For today’s child, the computer holds no mysteries, no wonder, no under-the-breath-words such as I’ve experienced. It reminds me of the little train story. I say—as the little train did—“I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.” My grandchildren say, “Of course it can, of course it can. Let me show you.” Each area of life which I adapt to with technology leads me to say, “Wow. That’s so cool.” E-mail, of course, has become the accepted tool for communication with everything from friends and family to churches,

clubs and work. Texting? Once I wondered why I would ever need to text anyone. Now I know to text when I want someone to get a message without having to interrupt both of us with a phone call. It’s so simple. A text message is unobtrusive and the response is often just a “yes” or “no” or “Thx.” Similarly, a chat message keeps a conversation on the computer and is less disruptive to a work cycle than having to stop to converse on the phone. Facebook? I’ve loved Facebook for years for keeping up with siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews and old friends in faraway places. The ones who share too much of their lives, like daily baby pictures and potty training reports? Well, here’s the thing about technology. The solution is just one click away. I can actually hide from people. No bullying; just quiet, simple rejection when I choose—modern high tech stuff! It’s as handy as the mute button on my iPhone, the caller ID display on the landline or a vacation to a far place. Ah, technology.

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No Flu For You. Get your flu shot and enjoy free lunch, activities, prizes and more! 10 am to 2 pm at Memorial Hospital, 2901 W. Swann Ave., Tampa. Info: 813-342-1313.

Holiday Cards For Troops. Handmake cards that will be sent to deployed service members so they can send holiday greetings to loved ones. 9 am to 3 pm at Center Place Fine Arts and Civic Association, Brandon. 813-685-8888.

Walk to End Alzheimers. Two-mile walk and tribute ceremony. Free. Donations welcome. 9 am at Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa. Info/register: 727-259-2317.

– 13 “I Do! I Do!” This musical traces 50 years of a marriage from 1895 to 1945. $15/seniors. 8 pm at Hillsborough Community College Studio Theatre, 2204 N 15Th St., Ybor City. 813-259-6490.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: Enjoy an hour of classical guitar music with Flamenco artist Victor J. Moreno. 2:30 to 3:30 pm at Brandon Regional Library. 813-273-3652.

Top Forty Favorite Plants. Master Gardeners Lucy Hoyt and Pat Harris will tell you about forty plants that do well in our area and are easy to find and grow. 6:30 to 7:30 at Lutz Branch Library. 813-273-3652.

“Fall Fun” Brandon Christian Women’s Connection luncheon with speaker Linda Moore at The Special Events Center, 2102 Bell Shoals Road, Brandon, 11 am to 1 pm. $14. All welcome. RSVP by Oct. 7: 813-740-0098.

Owl ‘Oween Costume Party and Dance Social. 5:30 pm. Sandwiches, finger foods and desserts. Live music! Come in Halloween costume and compete to win prizes! $10. Location/info: 813-963-6971.

Crazy Quilts! Quilt a placemat for the holiday season. Instructions provided; bring fabric. Keep items or donate to charity. 1:30 to 3 pm at North Tampa Branch Library. 813-273-3652.

– 12 Yard and Bake Sale. Brandon Moose Lodge Hall, 804 S. Miller Rd., Valrico. 8 am to 2 pm. Donations can be dropped off at the hall on Oct. 9 after 6 pm. Info: 813-382-5206.

Brews By The Bay. Enjoy food, craft beers and live music as you stroll through the Florida Aquarium. $50. 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 8 pm. 813-273-4000.

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Ghost Hunting 101: The Scientific Way. Members of the Paranormal Research Organization Of Florida will explain how to investigate hauntings and share findings from Florida ghost hunts. 1 – 4 pm at Bloomingdale Regional Public Library. 813-273-3652.

Tampa Bay Senior Games, 9 am at All People’s Life Center, 6105 E. Sligh Ave., Tampa. Two weeks of competition in various locations. Call for venues and times. 813-635-3519 Competition open to anyone age 50 and older; $20. Spectators: $10.

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Homegrown In Hillsborough Festival. Five hours of programs presented by local artists, writers, performers, chefs and more. 10 am to 3 pm at John F. Germany Library, 900 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa. 813-273-3652. Hyde Park Village Art Fair. Over 150 artists. 10 am at 1621 W Snow Circle, Tampa. Free. Info: 561-746-6615.

From Idea To Novel: Writing Workshop. 6:30 to 8:30 pm at New Tampa Regional Library. 813-273-3652.

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BY JANICE DOYLE

is nephew might call him an “old duffer,” but when John Young walks up to bat on the softball field, his friends in the dugout only call out encouragement and friendly advice. After all, many of them have had knee replacements too. Senior softball players, like John, smile and laugh a lot—at themselves and at each other. They still feel the euphoria of getting a hit or catching a fly ball. The chatter in the dugout has changed topics since they played as teens, but they still hand out the typical baseball field trash talk as

teams move around the dugouts and the field. All through west central Florida hundreds of senior men and women play ball and form fast friendships. They share tales of former glory days, and they often Raul Lafitte, 82, solve the world’s still a good hitter. problems over lunch after a game. The teams keep score, but the game is about a whole lot more than scoring points. Why play? Al Youmans of the Bradenton Senior Softball League says, “Our players are activity oriented. Most have been former athletes or lifelong athletes and want to stay in shape. We enjoy competing, like all red-blooded American guys.” His league for age 60+ includes 19 men over age 80. “Playing softball makes me feel young, brings back my youth. I didn’t play for 40 years and when I got back out on the field it washed away all

troubles, all stresses and brought me right back to when I was young,” says Joe Madia, President of the Cape Coral 50 Plus Softball League. Here’s the thing about senior softball. The rules are modified for safety just in case someone forgets he’s not as young as he used to be. There’s no sliding into home plate, for example. Youman says, “We want to avoid collisions, so players run to an outside base at first. Recently there’s a trend of protecting the pitcher by putting

up a screen because with high-tech aluminum bats the balls just come flying and can be very dangerous.” Many older players can still hit and catch, but running is a problem. So, teams with older players may say that if you can hit the ball and get to first base, a pinch runner can go in for you. Youman says, “We also have a line in the outfield, and if a player can hit the ball over that line, you can’t put him out at first base. That keeps the older guys playing.” Raul Lafitte, 82, still plays in Cape Coral. Madia says, “To see a man that age athletically compete on a field with men in their 50s is truly inspirational. He still hits and throws well and plays first base.” Want to join? What you need to know if you want to play: there are all kinds of leagues, including ability leagues. Also, it’s never too late to play. Beginners often work hard and can still enjoy being one of “the boys of summer” all year round in Florida.

Pitcher (and league treasurer) Howie Spry, 80, just released a high arcing curve.

“You don’t stop playing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop playing.” —Senior Softball Association’s philosophy

Kids and Kubs

The Granddaddy of all senior softball teams is the Kids & Kubs team in St. Pete—the Three-Quarter Century Softball Club of St. Petersburg, Florida. They’ve been around for over 80 years and have provided a sports team for over 1,000 players and spectator pleasure over half a million fans. The club started out to be a social club but turned into an iconic softball club for seniors and athletics. In 2012 there were 62 members. Four teams played the regular home season as well as many games against teams throughout Florida and other states.

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Clearwater’s Freedom Spirit 70+ Women’s Softball team is made up of a majority of players from the Tampa Bay area. They’ve played together since 1997. One of the women told a reporter, “We’re not little grannies out there. We’ve got some ladies that can really play.” For them, like men playing softball, it’s about fun, support and comaraderie— and that good-natured competition. Five members of this team are in the National Softball Association Hall of Fame. Lifestyles After 50 • October 2013 • page 6

If you’d like to play senior softball, here’s what you need to know: Tampa: Tampa Thursday Night Seniors play at Greco Field. Contact Max Hiser at 813-274-5147. Land O Lakes: Friday mornings at Land O Lakes Recreation Complex, 3932 Collier Pkwy., Land O Lakes. Contact: Walt Bockmiller at 813-527-8211. Brandon: Senior Softball, play at William Owens Pass Sports Complex, 1300 Sydney Dover Road, Dover. Contact Jack Peifer at 813-326-0432. Play Tues and Thurs at 9 am. Ruskin: Ruskin Recreation Center, 901 6th St., Ruskin. Contact Kevin Clethen at 813-672-7881. If we missed your league, let us know and we’ll get the word out next month: janice@lifestylesafter50.com.

Fall Festivals

Fall Plant Festival. Workshops, plant vendors, scarecrow display and broom making. $5. 10 am at University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, 12210 USF Pine Drive, Tampa. 813-974-2329.

Fall Festival and Brewhaha. 5 pm at Hyde Park Village, 1621 W. Snow Circle, Tampa. Safe trickor-treating and kids activities, street festival, live entertainment, food and beer trucks. Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters. Free admission. 813-251-3500.

Owl ‘Oween Costume Party and Dance Social with Northdale Owls. Sandwiches, finger foods, desserts and live music. Come in Halloween costume and compete to win some prizes! $10. 5:30 pm. Location and more info: call Alice Bustelo at 813-963-6971.

– 20 Oktoberfest. 5 pm at Tampa Bay Downs, 11225 Race Track Rd., Tampa. Munich-

style tent with music, German food, carnival and games including stein holding, log sawing, barrel rolling and keg tossing. Info at 813-855-4233.

Farm Fall Festival. Bring the family for hayrides, pumpkin patch, bonfire, scarecrow contest and more. $10. 11 am at Horse Power for Kids, 8005 Race Track Rd., Tampa. 813-855-8992.

Doggie Howl-O-Ween. Carnival featuring costume contests for dogs, children and adults. Free. 6 pm at Northdale Park, 15550 Spring Pine Dr., Tampa. 813-264-8956.

Senior Halloween Social. Gather for an evening of fun. This is a chance to interact with friends and make some new ones. This year’s event will feature food, music, games and a costume contest. 7 to 10 pm at Keystone Recreation Center, 17928 Gunn Highway in Odessa. Ages 50+ free. 813-264-3819.

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Make Life Interesting: Diversify Your Experiences one’s expiration date, all of life is a wager. I say the time for taking action on those ideas—usually o matter your politics, religion relegated to dayor lifestyle, the maxim “all of dreams—is now.” life is a wager” is a reliable one, says If you’re feeling Marshall Chamberlain, a self-delike a drone, scribed recluse and, by many stanChamberlain ofdards, modern-day Renaissance man. fers the following “It seems to me that most people tips on the way live in a state of inertia and pursue Author and adventurer only the most prescribed avenues. Marshall Chamberlain to becoming a true adventurer: To me, the world is much too rich not to sample what life’s buffet • Parlay your strengths into new has to offer,” says Chamberlain, adventures. With a period of his life who has experienced life as a invested in the USMC, Chamberlain businessman, an officer in the U.S. became accustomed to a largely Marines, husband (and divorcee), physical, Spartan-like existence. father, world traveler, boat dweller, After his divorce, he decided to writer and all-around adventurer. simplify the needs of his everyday “Spend your days putting off your life, so he became self-sufficient, dreams, and the time to realize those dreams can easily slip away. Consider- living aboard a 30-foot sailboat for ing time and the unknowable nature of the better part of 10 years. He also

traveled the world, participated in activities communing with nature and pursued his passion to become an author of adventure-thrillers.

• Make a list of what’s really important to you; trim the fat soon after. To put it simply, most of us will not know in advance of our death. We know one thing: we will one day die. With a finite amount of time to wager, we simply don’t have the time to watch the same bad movie every Friday night. Go big! Lose 20 pounds of fat and gain 20 pounds of muscle, or take a chance with that crush you’ve been nursing for six months, or buy a guitar and learn how to play it! You don’t have time for a banal life. • Become fluent in a second language (literally and figuratively). Indeed, become familiar with Spanish, French, Italian or some other language. More importantly, become fluent in a new language to approaching life. Start saying yes to ideas

that you’ve harbored for a long time. One thing leads to another; perhaps in learning Italian you’ll develop a passion for the language’s rich culture. This could lead you on a trip to Italy. Who knows? The important takeaway is not to fear a new kind of fluency.

• Confront your fears. Are you sick and tired of the sheer predictability of your existence? Nothing shrugs off the dreary residue of the daily commute than jumping out of a plane to put things in perspective. If you have a fear of heights and skydiving is too overwhelming, consider going to the top of the tallest building near you. Confronting fear not only fills you with adrenaline… you will also likely walk away filled with confidence. But don’t let the adventure stop there! Let this be a lesson in affirming life’s exciting potential; keep the adventure going by testing your limits. Chamberlain is author of the Ancestor Series of adventure-thrillers. Go to marshallchamberlain.com.

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ou won’t need a rock pick or a rock tumbler to enjoy the 54th Annual Gem/Mineral/Jewelry Show and Sale October 19 and 20 at the Strawberry Festival Expo Building in Plant City. Exhibitors have collected, polished and categorized their best gems and minerals for you to see. Collectors will have displays of fossils and rocks. Look for tools, lapidary material, jewelry making supplies, jewelry and much more. The show is presented by the Tampa Bay Rock Club, a group which ranges from beginners to experienced lapidarists. One experienced rockhound is show chairman Carolee Boyles whose start with rocks came when she found the Rock Club and began asking questions. She says when she found out she could cut stones she was hooked. Now, Boyles says, “I have seven and a half tons of rough rock in my backyard.” Some of the rock she imports, some she buys from

shop, wire wrapping instruments, lapidiary equipment and more.. Classes are offered in acrylic glass, polymer clay and many other choices. If your grandchild carries home pocketfuls of various rock beauties, the Club also has an active youth program. Maybe there’s a rockhound in your family! Tampa Bay Rock Club members enjoy field trips, classes, shows and more.

miners and other sources, but all of it is in bins and crates. It’s categorized and documented on spreadsheets. Boyles says the show will have lots of rocks and minerals and is a good place to see everything from slab rock to fine finished jewelry. It’s a place to learn, too. “Most any dealer would be glad to answer questions,” she says. Besides rocks, visitors will find silver, beads, pearls. “Dealers have a variety to show,” says Boyles. “We have quality jewelry to fit any taste. It’s a good place for anyone who

likes jewelry or who has a wife who loves jewelry and who wants to get a leg up on Christmas shopping.” Children at the show will enjoy a touch table and grab bags. Tampa Bay Rock Club Like Boyles, if you’re looking for a starting point to learn about rocks and minerals, joining the Tampa Bay Rock Club is the best way to learn. The club has a house off Falkenberg Rd. in east Tampa. Inside the house, club members have access to a complete silversmith

Show details: • $5 admission; Children 12 to 16 and Students with ID $4; children under 12 free with parent • Live demonstrations • Door prizes, silent auction, touch table • Free parking Tampa Bay Rock Club Info: tampabayrockclub.com Meetings: 3rd Tuesdays, 7 pm Clubhouse: 10207 Fisher Ave., Tampa Phone/Email: 813-684-2039 clubpresident@tampabayrockclub.com

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hrough October 31, the women of First United Methodist Church of Brandon will be taking orders for fresh-from-the-grower pecans with all profit going to support local charities. The selections: a one-pound bag of halves for $10; a five-pound box of either

halves or pieces for $45; chocolate amoretti pecans for $16; and pralines for $16. To place an order, e-mail bjbrook5@gmail.com or call 813-689-7016 by Nov. 1. The pecans will be available for pickup from 8 am to 6 pm Nov. 9 and 11 at The Boys & Girls Club, 213 N. Knights Avenue, Brandon.

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More Than Muscles: Testosterone and the Brain

estosterone is commonly associated with muscle mass and performance enhancement in sports, but it is more often sought now as a medical treatment by men and women for its effects on the brain. Low testosterone is linked to depression, migraine and cluster headaches, memory loss and dementia. “Testosterone has moved out of gyms, where there was no medical need, and into executive suites and retirement communities, where there is,” said Dr. David Marks of InBalance Health. “The clinical evidence that low testosterone has numerous ill effects on brain function and that testosterone replacement improves it is now overwhelming.”

Low Testosterone, Memory Loss and Dementia

For men, memory loss tends to be more gradual, consistent with the gradual decline they experience in testosterone. Studies have shown that testosterone replacement improves

memory and that hormones may have therapeutic value against Alzheimer’s disease in aging males. Patients with Alzheimer’s who are treated with testosterone experience greater improvements in their scores on the caregiver version of the quality-of-life scale. Women experience memory loss in the years around menopause. These changes may be particularly significant in the first year after the final menstrual period. Mild impairment sometimes progresses to dementia, which affects women significantly more than men, and there are currently no effective treatments to prevent the decline. But testosterone holds some promise: a study presented at the 2013 Endocrine Society annual meeting showed testosterone therapy improves verbal learning and memory in women after menopause.

Low Testosterone and Headaches A recent pilot study found that 92 percent of women had significant improvements in their migraines up to

three months after being treated with a testosterone implant just under their skin. And three quarters of them said their headaches were completely gone! This is an extraordinary response for any migraine therapy. More studies need to be done, but this is exciting news that offers hope for headache sufferers.

Low Testosterone and Depression

Aging men who are depressed appear to have the lowest testosterone levels. In several studies of depressed men with low testosterone, replacement therapy as a primary or secondary treatment was effective in alleviating depression. The prevalence of mood disorders in women is significantly greater than men, possibly because of fluctuating hormone levels in the years around menopause. A recent study showed that postmenopausal women receiving testosterone therapy experienced significant improvement in depressive mood, with higher doses providing greater improvements.

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At 75, Would Popeye Still Take on Bluto?

f Popeye were to age naturally like the rest of us, he would need more than just big muscles to stay independent during his senior years. When it comes to muscles and aging, the important thing is quality, not quantity, as shown by the findings of a new study.

“…the important thing is quality, not quantity.”

such as difficulty walking, getting up from a chair or climbing stairs. Many seniors, whom we often perceive as frail and fragile, can surprise us by their muscle strength. Although inevitable, normal agerelated muscle loss should no longer be seen as a sign of weakness. Get into a fitness program that includes toning those muscles! (Newswise)

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• A shot with four strains of influenza rather than the traditional three strains. • Nasal sprays with four strains rather than the usual three strains. • A high-dose vaccine for the elderly, to boost their immune response and protection.

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• For the needle-phobic, a new vaccine delivered by a tiny needle called a micro-needle into the skin, rather than by a regular needle under the skin. Instead of ‘one size fits all,’ this is a very real example of the incredible advances happening in medicine, where there’s not one choice for everybody, there’s a best choice for each individual.

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Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Changes Expected T

he Medicare annual open enrollment period begins Oct. 15. This year’s Medicare season crosses calendars with the rollout of the Health Insurance Marketplace, so it’s important Medicare-eligible beneficiaries understand the differences between the two government programs. During the Medicare annual enrollment period, Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, all Medicare beneficiaries have the option to change their Medicare plans for the coming year to better match their needs. This includes anyone using original Medicare, Medicare Advantage or Part D prescription drug plans. This year may be confusing for Medicare beneficiaries who falsely think they have to enroll in an exchange plan to avoid penalties. Medicare is separate from the Affordable Care Act’s Health Insurance Marketplace. Another potential area of confusion is for those individuals turning 65 during Medicare annual enrollment.

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Because some seniors become Medicare eligible during this time period, they need to look at their Medicare selections for coverage that takes them through year-end 2013, as well as coverage that will begin Jan. 1, 2014.

During the Medicare annual period, Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, all Medicare beneficiaries have the option to change their Medicare plans for the coming year to better match their needs. What to Expect: Medicare Coverage 2014 Medicare is not part of the Health Insurance Marketplace. Anyone with Medicare is considered covered and won’t face penalties for being uninsured under provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Medicare recipients reaching the drug donut hole will benefit from

lower costs. The gap in prescription drug coverage starts when someone reaches the initial coverage limit, estimated at $2,850 in 2014. It ends when they have spent $4,550, when catastrophic coverage begins. (These are reductions of $120 and $200, respectively, from 2013.) During the donut hole, all costs are covered by individuals out of their own pocket. In 2014, those who reach the donut hole can receive a 52.5 percent discount on brand-name drugs and 28 percent discount on generic drugs (an increase from 21 percent in 2013). Medicare Part B premium changes are expected. The 2013 monthly premium for Medicare Part B (medical insurance) was $104.90, but watch for changes. Prescription drug Part D plans will see slight changes in deductible and premiums. The Part D initial deductible decreases by $15 to $310 and are predicted to remain relatively stable, at $31 for a basic prescription drug plan in 2014.

Changes anticipated for Medicare Advantage plans. Not all plans change every year, but common changes include costs, such as premiums, deductibles and co-pays, and changes to covered procedures, tests, medical facilities and other provisions. Some plans may be eliminated, which means beneficiaries will need to select a new plan or default to original Medicare Part B

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Kicking the Sugar Habit

ur sugar-laden diet is literally killing us. That’s the conclusion of a study reported at the annual meeting of the American Heart Association this year. Sodas and fruit drinks aren’t our only sources of sugar. The average American eats between 22 and 30 teaspoons of added sugar each day, according to the AHA. “The harmful effects of sugar are primarily due to the weight gain from added sugar in the foods we eat and sugarsweetened beverages,” says Dr. Michelle Hauser of Harvard Medical School. How much sugar do we actually need? According to AHA guidelines, women shouldn’t get more than 100 daily calories (about 6 teaspoons) from added sugar. In reality, “You don’t need any added sugar,” Dr. Hauser says.

limit all of them. By and large, all types of sugar have the same effect on your body—with one exception. Researchers say that fructose, but not glucose, alters blood flow in areas of the brain that stimulate appetite. “When we take in high-fructose corn syrup and fructose, it stimulates appetite and causes us to eat more,” Dr. Hauser says. So you want to especially limit foods containing high-fructose corn syrup (such as sodas and sweetened cereals). Always read labels. You can control the amount of extra sugar you spoon onto your food, but sometimes it’s hard to spot sugar hidden in presweetened packaged and processed products.

Are artificial sweeteners better? Artificial sweeteners, which are sugar-free and typically lower in calories than sugar, might seem like healthier options, but that idea is controversial. There’s also evidence that eating these sweeteners, which are generally

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hundreds—or even thousands—of times sweeter than sugar, can make you crave sweets even more. You undermine the benefit of using artificial sweeteners, for example, if you use a glass of diet soda to justify having a bowl of ice cream. However, if artificial sweeteners can help you cut back on calories in a meaningful way, then they can be helpful in controlling weight and blood sugar. “For people who are trying to make small changes to their diet, artificial sweeteners are sometimes a good stepping stone, but they’re not a permanent fix,” Dr. Hauser says. You may wonder which artificial sweetener is best. All of the sweeteners on the market today are considered safe. Prior reports linking saccharin to bladder cancer in rats were overturned in later studies which didn’t find any evidence of the same effect in humans. Aspartame being linked to cancer has also been disproved. Still, if you’re concerned about the safety of your artificial sweetener,

Dr. Hauser suggests using sucralose, which has not been linked to any adverse health effects.

Break the sugar addiction If you’re “hooked” on sugar, don’t try to eliminate all sugary foods at once. Eat a healthy diet made up of more satisfying foods—whole grains, fruits, vegetables, healthy oils and lean protein. “When you get used to eating fewer super-sweet things, you crave them less,” Dr. Hauser says. “You become more satisfied with less sweet things.” You also won’t feel guilty on those less frequent occasions when you do splurge.

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ike many of us, I take my eye health for granted, ignoring gradual changes that could significantly affect my vision. Several months ago I awoke to find “floaters” in my left eye. Then about a month later my right eye also experienced a floater. Timing is everything; at one of our recent Fun Fests, The Eye Associates brought their mobile eye screening vehicle. I took advantage of The Eye Associates free screening to assess my condition. Based upon those preliminary results, I called and scheduled a complete eye exam at their 779 Cortaro Drive, Sun City Center location (they have six locations throughout Sarasota, Manatee and Hillsborough counties). It had been approximately six years since I had an eye exam, so I was long overdue for a thorough checkup.

Upon arrival, Certified Ophthalmic Tech Tammy Grobeck guided me to an exam room where she performed an extensive series of eye tests. But, what about those “floaters?” Shortly after my exam, Dr. Brian Foster, Board Eligible Ophthalmologist, entered the exam room to discuss my results and performed additional testing. Then Dr. Foster put me at ease about “Vitreous Syneresis” or “eye floaters.” He explained in detail (and plain English) what the causes and effects of the floaters were. In my case, these are basically age-onset. And, although they are a nuisance in my case, there is no great need for me to be alarmed. Then, with a smile, Dr. Foster gave me the very good news: My eyes were healthy and normal for my age. Moral of the Story? Be safe. Get your eyes checked now. Call The Eye Associates for an appointment at 1-866-865-2020.

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War of the Worlds Returns

he Carrollwood Cultural Center will present a live staged recreation of the original radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds on Oct. 26 at 8 pm and Oct. 27 at 2 pm. Oct. 30 will mark the 75th anniversary of Mercury Theatre’s radio broadcast of Howard Knoch’s adaptation of the H.G. Wells’ classic. They will also present it at Ruskin Firehouse Cultural Center on Oct. 25. For info or tickets, call 813-269-1310 or visit carrollwoodculturalcenter.org.

Santas Wanted “Here comes Santa Claus....” laying Santa has been the subject of both funny and horrific stories. We’d like to tell your Santa stories in our December issue. If you have been a costumed Santa for public and/ or party events in the past 10 or 15 years—or if you know someone in our area who has been—let us know. Email your name and phone number to: janice@lifestylesafter50.com. Tell a little about your Santa experiences.

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He Wrote the Book on Weight Loss

BY EVELYN MACKEY

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struggled for over 50 years with my weight problem, from just being overweight, to obese, to severely obese,” says Philip Hamrick. The retired information management specialist is living proof that you don’t have to spend money for dieting and diet-related products to lose weight and keep it off.

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What he did to lose He learned to lose one or two pounds a week. “I was eating 4500 calories, so to get Philip Hamrick before... down to 200 pounds I had I had gained 10 pounds and then to go down 20 pounds and then I got up to 300 to eating only pounds,” Hamrick says. In his 40s he 2000 calories weighed 350 pounds, then went over a day.” First he 440 pounds, and his health suffered. ...and after! cut 1,000 calories a day At 57, he started his own weight-loss and began to lose. It took him three program. Hamrick says he turned years to get to the weight he wanted. himself into a foodaholic in that He began to exercise but says, “ The he thought about everything that older you get the harder it gets. Pain had to do with the food he ate. felt good when I was younger. At 60 Dieting today is hard, says Hamrick. pain hurts and it takes longer to get He mentions buffets, social lives over it. I’ll never bench press 460 built on food, larger portion sizes, pounds again, but I’m lifting 150 to fast food. “I had to learn to eat and 170 which tones and burns calories.” enjoy but control myself.”

He also does isometrics like chinups for muscle tone. Hamrick’s routine is one hour in the weight room three times a week and a five-mile walk three days a week. “The hard part is still keeping it off!” At 218 pounds, his pulse is normal, his sugar levels and cholesterol are good, he can move easily, stand longer and walk regularly. Hamrick’s 9-to-5 career days had included much documentation, so when he went on the diet, he documented what he ate and did. That led to his book, The Easiest Weight Management and Smart Eating Program which is a guide for others. What he does: I eat anything so I don’t have cravings, but I control portion size. I’ve had a couple of breaks, but I catch myself and get back on track the next day. I recognize that every day is a battle. The Easiest Weight Management and Smart Eating Program for Weight Loss by Philip Hamrick.

Let’s Move! T

he year’s 6th “Let’s Move” Hillsborough County Fun Walk was held Sept. 10 at Gibsonton Senior Center and Park. 39 registered walkers participated and took a total of 99,958 steps, equal to 43.5 miles. Doctors Biggars and Biggars, a husband and wife doctor team, spoke to the seniors about Alzheimer’s disease and prevention. Free hearing screenings and blood pressure checks were available. Totals for the 6 walks: 183 registered walkers have attended one or more walks 750,738 steps recorded = 3/4 million steps = 326.5 miles Top Walkers – Women Jana Alexander – 11,953 steps, which is a new high total Miriam Mitchell – 9,374 steps Judy Bergendale – 8,323 steps

Top Walkers – Men Tony Webb – 2829 steps Bill Benton – 501 steps MJ Williams – 500 steps If we were to take those steps down I-75 toward the Florida Keys, we would be exactly 100 miles from Key West and we have three more walks remaining. What will we do when we reach Florida’s southernmost point? Water aerobics, anyone? Watch out, Diana Nyad—we may be swimming from Key West to Cuba! The next walk is October 8th at Sterling Heights. Aging Services could not offer these walks without the hard work of our great employees, volunteers, Lifestyles After 50 staff, vendors, sponsors, Parks Special Events Team and the fantastic seniors who keep coming to the walks month after month. Paula Jory Senior Recreational Therapist Hillsborough County BOCC, Department of Family and Aging

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POW Day of Remembrance He and other park ric Leonard, Public staff members joined Information Officer thousands of visitors at Andersonville Naand the surrounding tional Park, has a pascommunity for National sion for military history, POW Recognition Day even the haunting parts on the third Friday like the prisoners of war. of September. Andersonville is home The annual presidentialThe Avenue of Flags at to the National POW ly declared day included Andersonville National Museum which means he the Avenue of Flags. This POW Museum and rangers in the park is the display of a multalk about the tragedy of POWs every tiplicity of U.S. flags arrayed on both day. Leonard said, “We address the sides of the principal drive that leads fact that this is the most famous of from the main entrance or gate into the 150 military prisons across the pancemetery. Leonard said, “The cemetery orama of American military history.” is a beautiful, haunting, moving place Andersonville National Historic Site any day of the year. The Avenue of in Georgia comprises three distinct Flags brings those feelings up a notch.” components: the former site of Camp About 1,000 motorcycles called Sumter Civil War Military Prison, the “The Ride Home” rode into the area Andersonville National Cemetery and to honor and remember all former the National Prisoner of War Museum, prisoners of war. They escorted the which opened in 1998 to honor all Vietnam moving wall to the campus U.S. prisoners of war in all wars. of Georgia Southwestern University The military prison site began as a in Americus and brought in about stockade built about 18 months before 100 POWs from WWII, Korea and the end of the U.S. Civil War to hold Vietnam for recognition and honor. Union Army prisoners captured by The time of recognition continued Confederate soldiers. Designed for when Former POWs spoke at a a maximum of 10,000 prisoners, at convocation held on the GSW its most crowded it held more than campus. One speaker was Iraq War 32,000 men in horrific conditions. POW Shoshana N. Johnson, the first As a national cemetery for veterans African American female POW. and their spouses, Andersonville has about 200 burials a year. (By compariSeveral anniversaries this year son, Arlington averages 200 per week.) This is a busy year for remembering The National POW Museum is yet POWs. Leonard said, “It is the 60th another facet. “Part of our story here is anniversary of the 1953 Korean War that no matter what conflict you were armistice and the release of Americans involved in, the emotions are hauntheld by the Chinese and Koreans. ingly the same,” said Leonard. In the Last spring marked Operation National Park System alone there are Homecoming, the 40th anniversary over 12 POW museums, but this is the of the return of our Vietnam POWs, place most talked about. “We’re the and coming up is also the 10th famous one, but not the only one.” He anniversary of the release of the notes that the museum is a reminder POWs taken early in the Iraqi War.” that the cost of POWs is a tangible Admission to the park is free. consequence of any conflict, including For more information, please call our present Middle East involvements. 229-924-0343 or visit the site online. BY JANICE DOYLE

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Scottsdale’s Amazing Diversity Is a Bonus for Winter Trips BY VICTOR BLOCK

omen wearing the latest fashions stroll into Gucci and Neiman Marcus intent on adding to their chic winter wardrobes. Not far away, men and women wearing blue jeans and boots pass through the swinging doors of taverns that would be at home on the set of a Western movie. My afternoon was spent exploring a rugged wilderness of giant cactus and towering mesas.

Travel The first impression of Scottsdale, Arizona, is the diversity of attractions. The shopping alone provides an introduction to the something for everyone variety. Along with top-of-the-line stores are shops selling cowboy hats, boots and everything that’s worn between them. Even visitors who don’t buy whole hog into the cowboy theme find that casual attire is perfect for exploring the Sonoran Desert which surrounds the town. While descriptions of deserts usually include words like bleak and drab, I learned that what looks like a dry wasteland is home to plants and animals that have adapted to life in searing summer temperatures— winter highs hover in the 50s—and an almost complete lack of water. The Sonoran Desert is a virtual cactus heaven. The majestic saguaro (pronounced suh-WAHR-oh) can grow to 50 feet tall and live as long as 200 years.

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Some of the desert’s magic and magnificence is captured in sanctuaries and museums. The McDowell Sonoran Many other species of cactus also find Preserve is a mini-wilderness the Sonoran’s arid conditions to their that provides an enticing liking. They come in a range of shapes introduction to the desert. and sizes, and colorful names —like It’s home to hundreds of purple prickly pear, organ pipe and types of plants and animals, teddy-bear cholla—add to their appeal. and 60 miles of trails. Also fascinating is how plant and The Desert Botanical Garden animal life have adapted to the harsh contains more kinds of cactus than environment. Some cactus have I knew existed. Five paths meander stems that expand to trap rainwater through an amazingly varied collecfor later use. The saguaro can tion of arid plants from deserts around store enough water to last up to a the world. Exhibits demonstrate how year. The western banded gecko Native Americans used various plants collects liquid in its long tail. for food, medicine and other needs. There’s a wide choice of alternatives In fact, reminders of American Indians for exploring this other-worldly are everywhere. An extensive collection setting. On land, they include hiking, of Indian art and artifacts is featured at biking, horseback rides and off-road the Heard Museum locations in North driving tours. Those who prefer to take Scottsdale and adjacent Phoenix. to the air may choose a hot-air balloon The Pueblo Grande Museum and ride or clamber aboard an airplane, Archeological Park sits atop remains helicopter or even a seaplane for a of a village of the Hohokam people, flight that includes a lake landing. who lived in the area from about 450 to 1450 AD. They were the first to cultivate The Desert the Sonoran Desert, using Botanical Garden a vast system of irrigation ditches, some of which are still visible. Also intact are an excavated ball court, and full-scale reproductions of both early houses and a later-style adobe home. Neighborhoods in and around Scottsdale combine interesting historical tidbits with an array of shopping and recreational opportunities.

Old Town, perched on the original site of the community, is a hub of museums, historic structures, dining, night life and shopping. Many of the city’s estimated 125 art galleries also are there, offering works ranging from renderings of cowboys and Native Americans to avant-garde abstract pieces. Other enclaves have unique appeals. Cave Creek (population about 5,000) was settled in 1870 by miners and ranchers, and served as a stopping point for U.S. Cavalry troops. The town clings stubbornly and proudly to its western heritage, as home to several saloons and periodic rodeos. The adjacent village of Carefree is very different in atmosphere. It was built as a planned community with homes now valued at millions of dollars, which line streets with names like Easy, Tranquil, Ho and Hum. Locals describe this juxtaposition of Old and New West as the “home of cowboys and caviar.” That same comfortable marriage of old with new, casual with chic is experienced everywhere in and around Scottsdale. This combination of upscale life with a laid-back attitude adds to its charm and allure. For more information about a visit to Scottsdale, call (800) 782-1117 or log onto experiencescottsdale.com. Lifestyles After 50 • October 2013 • page 29

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treatment that focuses on the very different ways that two families respond to power, both real and phantasmal. Apart from the four central characters in this cutting—Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Macduff, and Lady Macduff— the rest of the roles will be performed by four actors who are representative of primordial, elemental forces. For tickets and more info, visit jobsitetheater.org or call 813-229-7827.

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he Florida Orchestra kicks off the 2013/2014 season on the Tampa Bay Times Masterworks series with Beethoven’s glorious Symphony No. 9 and its beloved “Ode to Joy” carried on the 150 voices of The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay. Guest conductor Evan Rogister takes the podium to lead this concert, which also includes Stravinsky’s solemn and baroqueintoned Symphony of Psalms. Concerts are Oct. 11, 12 and 13 in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. The orchestra’s Rock Concert series opens with the return of the spot-on Beatles tribute band, Classical Mystery Tour. The concert is Oct. 18 at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg. Stuart Malina is the conductor and host of the first morning Coffee Concert, “From Russia with Love,” featuring popular works by Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, Glinka and Borodin, all

on Oct. 24 in St. Petersburg. Enjoy free coffee and doughnuts before the show. The Raymond James Pops series begins with the return of Cirque de la Symphonie, a troupe of internationally-renowned acrobats accompanied by The Florida Orchestra in a selection of symphonic favorites. The evening concerts are Oct. 25, 26 and 27 in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. The orchestra also has free Pops in the Park Concerts on Oct. 19 at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg and Oct. 20 at River Tower Park in Tampa. From October through May, the orchestra performs at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, and Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. For a free season brochure or to order packages or tickets, visit florida orchestra.org or call 1-800-662-7286.

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