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SARASOTA EDITION ~ SEPTEMBER 2022 Florida’s Most Read 50+ Publication Since 1989 LifestylesAfter50.com VOLUME 33 ISSUE 9 FREE TakeHome!One Fall Trips in Florida Looking for road trip ideas this month? Read more about gorgeous fall destinations in the state National EducationCholesterolMonth Learn more about how you can fix and prevent high cholesterol Articles in each issue: • Local news and events • Humor • Health • Recipe • Book Review • About The Cover Page 6 Soothe Our Souls

Tinnitus, also common in older people, is the ringing, hissing or roaring sound in the ears frequently caused by exposure to loud noise or certain medicines. Tinnitus is a symptom that can come with any type of hearing loss. Hearing loss can be caused by “ototoxic” medicines that damage the inner ear. Some antibiotics are ototoxic. Aspirin can cause temporary problems. If you’re having a hearing problem, ask your doctor about any medications you’re taking. Loud noise contributes to presbycusis and tinnitus. Noise has damaged the hearing of about 10 million Americans, many of them Baby Boomers who listened to hard rock with the volume turned up as far as possible. Hearing problems that are ignored or untreated can get worse. If you have a hearing problem, see your doctor. Hearing aids, special training, medicines and surgery are options. Your doctor may refer you to an otolaryngologist, a physician who specializes in problems of the ear. Or you may be referred to an audiologist, a professional who can identify and measure hearing loss. An audiologist can help you determine if you need a hearing aid. There are other “hearing aids” you should consider. There are listening systems to help you enjoy television or radio without being bothered by other sounds around you. Some hearing aids can be plugged directly into TVs, music players, microphones and personal FM systems to help you hear Somebetter.telephones work with certain hearing aids to make sounds louder and remove background noise. And some auditoriums, movie theaters and other public places are equipped with special sound systems that send sounds directly to your Alertsears. such as doorbells, smoke detectors and alarm clocks can give you a signal that you can see or a vibration that you can feel. For example, a flashing light can let you know someone is at the door or on the phone.

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Q. It seems like a lot of my friends are watching TV with the volume way up and accusing everyone of mumbling. How common are hearing problems among seniors?

There are two basic categories of hearing loss. One is caused by damage to the inner ear or the auditory nerve. This type of hearing loss is permanent. The second kind occurs when sound can’t reach the inner ear. This can be repaired medically or surgically. Presbycusis, one form of hearing loss, occurs with age. Presbycusis can be caused by changes in the inner ear, auditory nerve, middle ear or outer ear. Some of its causes are aging, loud noise, heredity, head injury, infection, illness, certain prescription drugs and circulation problems such as high blood pressure. It seems to be inherited.

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About one in three Americans over 60 suffers from loss of hearing, which can range from the inability to hear certain voices to deafness.

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Lifestylecheckups.changes can turn cholesterol around: If you have high cholesterol or are at risk for it, adjusting your habits to help lower cholesterol is a must. Opt for soluble fibers and healthy fats.

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As I mentioned before, now is a great time to start getting out and walking more. As the temperatures can make walking a bit more bearable, fall is a great time to explore the world around you on foot. Walking can help build and maintain muscle mass, a very important detail to concern yourself with as you age. It also aids in supporting heart and cholesterol health by increasing your heart rate and helping blood flow throughout your body.

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Another great way to support your heart health is through fatty fish and nuts, both of which are easy to enjoy during the fall. Opt for meals like almond-crusted salmon or a leafy green salad with a halibut filet and crushed walnuts. As always, it’s best to go with locally sourced ingredients, but that may not always be possible. No matter how you decide to spend the coming cooler months, be sure to look after yourself and your heart health. Have a great month, and we’ll see you in October! Adam adam.hansen@lifestylesfter50.comHansen Rebecca Editor@lifestylesafter50.comFending Website Allie Allie.Shaw@lifestylesafter50.comShaw Distribution distribution@lifestylesafter50.com813-336-8247

Have a great month and we'll see you in October! Rebecca Rebecca Fending, Editor September is here, and I know I may be jumping the gun a bit in saying this, but so is fall! Though temperatures still feel the same as they did in summer, we’re moving into the wonderful time of year when we may need to relocate our light jackets. Denim, windbreaker, cardigan, whatever you have— dig it out and keep it close for the season to Ascome!the daily temperature lowers, if you’re anything like me, you’ve been adding to a very long list of outdoorsy activities all summer long. Although summer is great and makes for great beach days, it also makes it nearly impossible to enjoy a walk in any area that doesn’t get that gorgeous Gulf breeze. For that reason, I have about five state parks and nature preserves on my “to walk” list. If I’m going to the trouble of sun screening, hydrating and generally prepping myself for a nature walk or hike, I better not want to leave 20 minutes into the excursion. This month also offers the opportunity to learn more about cholesterol and how best to care for your heart. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute named September National Cholesterol Education Month and encourages seniors with Medicare to schedule a cholesterol checkup appointment with their doctor. As we have several articles waiting for you inside this issue of Lifestyles that talk about this month’s awareness theme, I’ll spare you the repetition here. However, part of managing your cholesterol is leading an active lifestyle. The best way to combat high levels of LDL cholesterol is by eating high-fiber foods and getting plenty of exercise. According to research from Professor Jonathan J. Ruiz-Ramie of Augusta University, being regularly active not only helps lower LDL levels by 15% but also raises HDL by 20%. So, what are some small ways you can get started in becoming more active?

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You should review your earnings history and let us know if there are any errors or omissions. Otherwise, you will not get credit for the money you paid in payroll taxes, and your future Social Security benefits will be lower than you should receive. If an employer didn’t properly report even just one year of your earnings to us, that error could reduce your future benefit payments. Over your lifetime, that could cost you thousands of dollars in retirement or other benefits that you’re entitled to receive.

The best way to verify your earnings record is to visit www.ssa.gov/ myaccount and create or sign in to your personal my Social Security account.

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• Where can I find a Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policy in my area? Find the answers at www.medicare.gov/medigapsupplemental-insurance-plans.

It may have been years or even decades since you thought about how much you earned at your first job. Did you know that you can find out how much you made that first year? Your earnings history is a record of your progress toward your future Social Security benefits. We track your earnings so we can pay you the benefits you’ve earned over your lifetime. You should review your earnings history and let us know if there are any errors or omissions. Otherwise, you will not get credit for the money you paid in payroll taxes, and your future Social Security benefits will be lower than you should receive. If an employer didn’t properly report even just one year of your earnings to us, that error could reduce your future benefit payments. Over your lifetime, that could cost you thousands of dollars in retirement or other benefits that you’re entitled to receive.

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You should review your earnings carefully every year and confirm them using your own records, such as W-2s and tax returns. Keep in mind that earnings from this year and last year may not be listed yet.

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• What does Medicare cover? Find out at www.medicare.gov/whatmedicare-covers.

• Which doctors, health care providers, and suppliers participate in Medicare? See doctors-hospitals-other-providerswww.medicare.gov/forms-help-resources/find-compare-fortheanswers.

Knowing when to apply for Medicare is very important! You must apply during your limited initial enrollment period. If you’re eligible for Medicare at age 65, your initial enrollment period begins three months before your 65th birthday and ends three months after that date. If you miss your initial enrollment period, you may have to pay a higher monthly premium. Visit www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare to apply for Medicare and find other important information. If you were unable to enroll or disenroll in Medicare because you could not reach us by phone after January 1, 2022, you will be granted additional time through December 30, 2022. This additional time applies to the 2022 General Enrollment Period, Initial Enrollment Period, and Special Enrollment Period.

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• What do Medicare health and prescription drug plans cost in my area, and what services do they offer? Check out www.medicare.gov/plancompare.

The best way to verify your earnings record is to visit www. ssa.gov/myaccount and create or sign in to your personal my Social Security account. You should review your earnings carefully every year and confirm them using your own records, such as W-2s and tax returns. Keep in mind that earnings from this year and last year may not be listed yet.

You can apply for Medicare online even if you are not ready to start your retirement benefits. Applying online is quick and easy. There are no forms to sign, and we usually do not require additional documentation.

The Medicare website has answers to your questions and other helpful resources including:

• Where do I find forms to file a Medicare appeal? Visit www.medicare. gov/claims-appeals/how-do-i-file-an-appeal for more.

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We’ve all heard about “good” and “bad” cholesterol, but what does that even mean?

According to the American Heart Association, HDL cholesterol can be thought of as the “good” cholesterol because a healthy level may protect against heart attack and HDLstroke.carries LDL (bad) cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver, where the LDL is broken down and passed from the body. But HDL cholesterol doesn’t completely eliminate LDL cholesterol. Only one-third to one-fourth of blood cholesterol is carried by HDL.

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• Soluble fiber: Oats, barley/whole grains, beans, eggplant, okra, apples, grapes, strawberries, citrus fruits, fiber supplements if eating soluble fiber is •difficultGood fats, protecting heart health: Nuts (about two ounces per day), fatty fish (salmon, tuna, anchovies, trout, etc.)

According to Harvard Medical School, there are 11 different foods that you can work into your diet to help combat or lower high cholesterol. Some of these foods deliver soluble fiber, which binds cholesterol and its precursors in the digestive system and drags them out of the body before they get into circulation. Others give you polyunsaturated fats, which directly lower LDL. And some contain plant sterols and stanols, which block the body from absorbing cholesterol.

If you have specific cholesterol concerns, discuss them with our primary care physician or heart specialist before taking matters into your own hands.

WHAT LIFESTYLE CHANGES CAN HELP PREVENT STROKE OR HEART ATTACK?

September is National Cholesterol Education Month, which means now is the time to learn all about cholesterol and what seniors can do to keep theirs in check as they age. From knowing the difference between LDL and HDL to diet choices to keep you at your best, here are just a few points in learning about cholesterol to preserve your heart health:

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A high triglyceride level combined with high LDL (bad) cholesterol or low HDL (good) cholesterol is linked with fatty buildups within the artery walls, which increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in the body. They store excess energy from your diet.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GOOD AND BAD CHOLESTEROL?

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Having learned about liquid gold, our appetites were whetted to discover the solid thing next! We then learned how to pan for gold. Two sisters and their golden retriever, Nugget, demonstrated the craft. Their close relationship with the Fairbanks Goldrush is based on their dad having been a gold miner there. Good old dad bought the family gold-enriched land before gold escalated in price under President Nixon. Now, the entire family wears a smile! Coming next month, “Alaskan Wildlife.” Stay tuned!

Trans-Alaskan Pipeline, which carries oil discovered in Prudhoe Bay in 1968 some 800 miles south to the ice-free port of Valdez. Authorized in 1977, the pipeline cost eight billion dollars to construct. Thankfully, precautions have ensured minimal environmental impact. Twelve pumping stations have special radiators in certain sections to disperse the heat from pumped oil, thereby preventing the melting of the permafrost upon which the pipeline was built.

During a dramatically hot summer, many have no doubt dreamed of getting away to a cooler climate. Having the freedom to do just that, I scheduled a tour of Alaska, 7,000 miles away from the summer heat. The itinerary conjured up images in my imagination of the 1990s TV show entitled IMidnightandgotinIButRosslyn,wasandbetweenTalkeetna,rumoredExposure,NorthernwhichwastobesetinontherouteFairbanksAnchorage.ItactuallyfilmedinWashington!nomatter,sincedidbeattheheatthelower48andtomeetAlaskansexperiencetheirSun,whichcapitalizebecauseitis

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most tantalizing aspect of our itinerary was Denali, previously known as Mount McKinley. As the highest peak in America, Denali reaches 20,310 feet and is just 250 miles from the southernmost edge of the Arctic Circle. Astounding even to our guide was the fact that Denali was clearly in view the entire day we visited, which rarely happens: what a gift we received! Denali means “the high one” and indeed is the third tallest peak in the world. Situated in richly green fields –a seemingly endless filigree of trees—along the north side of the Alaska Range, Denali National Park has been designated an international biosphere reserve and was expanded from 3.2 million acres to 6 million acres by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of The1980.Biosphere Program is an intergovernmental scientific program launched in 1971 by UNESCO which aims to improve relationships between people and their environments. Traveling thoughtfully, we surely connected with the benefits of this biosphere program as we drank in astounding natural beauty, wasNextscene.tobehindrefuseNotmustDenaliseekingatrangersouth,Backpreserved.guardedsuccessfullyandonourwaywevisitedthestationwhereleast1,000peopletoclimbeachyearattainpermits.onepieceofcanbeleftbyanyonemarthispristineonouragendaMile450ofthe

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Jen D’Angelo (Young Rock, Workaholics) wrote the screenplay—which doesn’t stray far from the original—and directing chores went to Anne Fletcher (Dumplin’, The Proposal). Fletcher is particularly enthusiastic about the forthcoming movie: “I am beyond thrilled to be involved in the sequel to a film that is as beloved as Hocus Pocus. Fans around the world have embraced these characters and have made the film a Halloween tradition whose popularity continues to grow. How lucky am I to be back at Disney with these three extraordinarily talented ladies in the iconic roles they created, as well as our fabulous new additions to the cast!”

After taking eight long years to develop and film the story, Disney’s Hocus Pocus appeared in theaters as a 1993 fantasy/comedy/ horror offering. In the story, three Massachusettsvillainoussister witches from Salem (of course) feed off the energy of young children in order to retain their youth. All three are eventually hanged for their deeds. However, three centuries later, they inadvertently become resurrected one Halloween night by a naïve teenage boy who’s a newcomer to Salem. And that’s when the fun starts.

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, honey, lime zest and vanilla. Add the eggs and combine then add the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt) mix until the batter is smooth.

With Hocus Pocus, all the boxes looked to be checked to provide Disney with yet another runaway theater hit. Surprisingly, it didn’t happen, and Disney’s release inexplicably fizzled at the box office. But, over the years, and especially around Halloween with repeated showings on the Disney Channel and Freeform, Hocus Pocus gradually involved into somewhat of a cult classic.

Of course, there are several fresh young faces here not seen previously, including Whitney Peak (Gossip Girls), Belissa Escobedo (Blue Beetle) and newcomer Lilia Buckingham as three teenage pals who become the unfortunate targets of the repugnant Sanderson sisters. Tony Hale (Arrested Development) and Sam Richardson (Veep) come on board as well to round out the new younger cast.

Honey Lime Cakes: • 1 plain Greek yogurt • 2/3 cup olive oil (plus extra for cups) • 2/3 cup honey • 2 tsp lime zest • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract • 3 eggs • 1 1/2 cups flour • 1/2 tsp baking powder • 1/2 tsp baking soda • 1/4 tsp cardamom • 1/4 tsp salt Lime whipped cream: • 1 cup heavy cream • 1/4 cup sugar • 2 tbsp lime juice • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Hocus Pocus 2 premieres on Disney + on September 30.

• lime slices for garnish (optional)

Mini Honey Lime Olive Oil Cakes with Lime Whipped Cream Recipe by Katherine Cowger

Now Disney + is bringing out a highly anticipated sequel. Hocus Pocus 2 features the same wonderous (and seemingly ageless) cast as it did nearly three decades ago—Bette Midler as Winifred Sanderson, Sarah Jessica Parker as Sarah Sanderson, and Kathy Najimy as Mary Sanderson. Appearing again also are Omri Katz as Max Dennison, back then the bumbling adolescent who give the evil ones renewed life, and Doug Jones, now a fan favorite since his portrayal of Billy the Zombie in the original release.

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2. Pour the batter into custard cups coated in olive oil. Bake for 20 minutes until the top is golden brown. If using a regular cake pan, bake for 40 to 45 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, make the whipped cream. In a large chilled bowl, beat the cream until it begins to thicken. Add the sugar, lime juice and vanilla, beating until stiff peaks form.

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4. Let the cakes cool for at least 10 minutes. Top with the whipped cream and lime slices. Enjoy!

The perfect light dessert, these mini honey lime olive oil cakes are great for any occasion. Notes of cardamom with the lime elevate the cake while the lime whipped cream takes it up a notch!

While this is a family-oriented Disney release rated PG, be aware that there is a smattering of crude language and magical violence scattered throughout the story.

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Community Day School Receives Community Impact Grant for Media Center

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According to the Herald Tribune, the Hershorin Schiff Community Day School has received an $8,000 Community Impact Grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to help fund books and technology for its Janis Kaplan Multicultural Media Center.

“The funds help us provide a wealth of library resources, technology tools, tutoring, and other academic support services,” Ceasar said.

“This generous grant allows us to expand the materials and resources needed to reflect a 21st-century school multimedia center, one which offers faculty and students the opportunity to explore a diversity of experiences, voices and perspectives from around the world,” Ceaser Communitysaid. Day School opened its new campus, with record enrollment, on August 16, 2021.

“We envision this as a creative learning hub for people of all ages and interests to gather to explore and debate ideas. We are grateful to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County for helping CDS create a center of learning that connects students to our community and to a world of ideas.” To learn more about Community Day School, visit communityday. org or call 941-552-2770.

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Feeling tightness or pain when you move? It may not be your muscles or joints. Daily aches and pains can also be caused by restricted fascia. Evolving research is paying much more attention to fascia and the role it plays in keeping your body limber, pain-free and less prone to injury. Fascia is a thin layer of connective tissue that surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber and muscle in place. Without fascia, all movement would cease including the ability to stand. Recent studies show that fascia may be almost as sensitive as skin, with restricted fascia triggering pain and other maladies. Healthy fascia slides and glides as you move, as described in an online article by John Hopkins Medicine. Fascia tightens up when it becomes stressed. As it does so, it gets thicker, stickier and drier. The collagen fibers in the fascia dry up and create a restriction, limiting mobility and causing painful knots and adhesions. If you have ever experienced foot pain caused by Plantar Fasciitis, you know all too well what this kind of fascial pain feels like. People often think their knee pain is jointrelated when in fact it is inflammation in the connective tissue that runs from the pelvic bone to the shin bone.

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A sedentary lifestyle and lack of movement can cause collagen fibers in the fascia to dry up and become restricted. Hence the old adage, “If you don’t use it, you lose it.” Repetitive movement can also cause fascia pain, as can dehydration, poor diet and stress. Additionally, fascial damage can also occur after an injury or surgery.

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The moon’s glow A winter storm With ice and snow (All in the same day ) A blizzard howls On northern coasts While sunshine bathers Lay and roast (All in the same day) Waves are twenty feet or Thenmore There is a glass like shore (All in the same day) Somewhere it is yesterday Somewhere it’s tomorrow Today we’re living here and now On any time we borrow

Lifestyles After 50 • September 2022 • 14 In her signature playful style, Ann interweaves the score of Sondheim's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG with memories of her award winning Broadway debut from the heart of a young actress working with theatre legends Hal Prince and Stephen Sondheim “Relative” by Theresa Loder

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The Players Centre welcomes its 93rd season with a salute to Sondheim

The Players Centre is thrilled to usher in its 93rd Season of presenting high-quality theatre with two celebrations of Stephen Sondheim, the late musical theatre genius that gave us Into the Woods, Company and Swee ney SideTodd.bySide by Sondheim runs from Sept.8 to 18, 2022 at Studio 1130 located inside the Crossings at Siesta Key mall, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sara sota, FL 34239. Featuring music from Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and Anyone Can Whistle, not to men tion the classics written with musical theatre giants, Leonard Bernstein, Jule Styne and Richard Rodgers, this dazzling array of some of Sondheim’s bestknown songs demonstrates his masterful craft and astounding creativity. Sept. 24 and 25, The Players welcomes Ann Morrison for her new show, recently performed at 54 Below in New York City. In her signature playful style, Ann interweaves the score of Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along with memories of her award-winning Broadway debut from the heart of a young actress working with theatre legends Hal Prince and Stephen Sondheim. Learn more about upcoming productions at theplayers.org or call 941.365.2494.

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Sun City Center is conveniently located with medical, shopping, education, Veterans support and entertainment resources close at hand. The community is one of the very few in Florida that allows golf carts to be driven on the roadways. Sun City Center homes range from $100,000 to upwards of $700,000, offering a wide range of choices for prospective residents. Learn more at www.suncitycenter.org.

On the left at the front entrance is a landscaped park with a gazebo and benches; a quiet resting place. This lovely area was made possible by donations from residents and friends of Port Charlotte Village.

Looking to relocate or know a retiree looking for their perfect place in Florida? There are countless communities all along the Gulf Coast that can make each day of retirement a dream. Below are just a few: Sun City Center – Sun City Center, FL Twenty miles south of Tampa and considered one of the largest selfcontained senior communities, Sun City Center is perfect for those looking for the most within their budget.

Homes at Saralake Estates range from just under $80,000 to the mid $100,000s and go fast. To learn more about available properties, visit www.suncommunities.com/community/saralake-estates.

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Port Charlotte Village is unique with its winding tree-lined streets and culde-sacs. Many areas have benches for your convenience. Every home is attractively landscaped, giving the impression that every home is a model.

• Enjoy life on the waterfront. Residents enjoy catch-and-release fishing on the lake and swimming in the heated pool.

Port Charlotte Village – Port Charlotte, FL Port Charlotte Village is a resident-owned, 55 and over community consisting of 435 homes on 86 plus acres with three freshwater lakes. The community shares the banks of the lakes with King’s Gate Homes Community, which neighbors the southern border.

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• Stop by the spacious clubhouse where guests have access to two regulation-sized pool tables and a complimentary library.

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According to the Sun City Center website, this community is one of Florida’s most affordable active living senior communities. An exceptional range of recreational and social amenities are offered to all residents. It is a safe place where residents feel secure while enjoying the year-round, outdoor lifestyle that Florida offers.

Homes here range from the lower $100,000s to the mid $200,000s with many different bedroom and bathroom counts to fit your home needs. Learn more at pc-village.com.

• Neighbors become friends while participating in community activities that include bingo, karaoke, movie nights, coffee hours and card games.

• Get active in the Fitness Center or start some friendly competition at the horseshoe pits and on shuffleboard courts.

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While some causes of PAD are beyond your control, the best method to prevent PAD is managing risk factors by making lifestyle changes including quitting smoking, managing diabetes and high blood pressure, staying active and eating a heart-healthy diet.

PAD affects more than 8.5 million people in the US, the majority of whom are 65 years and older, according to the American Heart Association.

“PAD is a lifelong medical condition, but people with PAD can lead active and long lives,” Pollak said. “If you notice walking is more difficult, keeping up with others is hard or you have pain when you walk, talk with a doctor and describe when it happens and how it feels. Don’t be afraid to get a second opinion.” Visit heart.org/PAD to learn more.

Approximately 46-68% of patients with PAD also have coronary artery disease or cerebrovascular disease.

PAD affects the blood vessels outside the heart, reducing blood flow to the area with the diseased blood vessel. In the most common type of PAD, lower extremity PAD, blood flow is reduced to your legs and feet.

If you are living with pain and discomfort in your feet, legs, thighs or butt, it may be a sign of a serious health problem. Many adults in the United States are suffering and may be at risk of amputations of their toes, feet or legs as a result of an undetected disease known as peripheral artery disease (PAD).

SYMPTOMS

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The most common symptoms of PAD are burning, aching, numbness, fatigue or discomfort in your leg or hip muscles while walking. The symptoms are caused by your legs not getting the blood they need. This pain usually goes away with rest and returns when you are active again.

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“We see PAD more commonly in people living with diabetes, people who smoke and people with other common risk factors for heart disease, like high cholesterol, high blood pressure and obesity,” Pollak said.

“These symptoms can impact a person’s quality of life, making it difficult to walk and hard to do usual activities at home and work,” said Amy W. Pollak, MD, American Heart Association volunteer expert serving as a leader of the national PAD Collaborative and cardiovascular medicine physician at Mayo Clinic. “For some, PAD can progress to cause pain when you are resting and even amputation of your toe, foot or leg.”

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Author Anna Quindlen weaves her magic again. This author of nine novels and a journalist who writes fiction, nonfiction and self-help bestsellers who won the Pulitzer Prize and who’s been a columnist for the New York Times has tackled the subject of becoming a grandmother. In her lively, beautiful and moving book, she offers thoughtful and telling observations about her new role, no longer mother and decision maker but now a secondary character and support to the parents of her grandson. Quindlen uses her own experiences to illuminate those of many others. She’s amazed that her eldest child is growing into his new role as parent, but the best parts of the book are the anecdotes and vignettes of her alone time with her grandson. The experience is new to her so she voices her concerns and celebrates the high points with love, sensitivity and insight. Her life is now filled with unbreakable dishes, scattered Legos and bite-sized treats, but she treasures most a shared book, a held hand, a child’s laugh and a relationship built on mutual love, respect and Sheunderstanding.reflectson ways parenting and grandparenting have changed; i.e., fathers are more involved, there’s more baby gear to buy and lug around like car seats to cope with, and more people are living longer to become grandparents. The entire experience gives Quindlen “a second chance, to see, to be, to understand the world, to look at it, and reimagine my place in it, to feel as though I’ve made a mark.”

“Black and White” by Three Dog Night

Thus, this book is an insider’s view on navigating yet another of life’s shifts in a new direction with grace, wisdom, joy and love. Quindlen brings an eloquent voice to our common experience and says, “Grandparenting is the last great role we have as parents.”

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It was more—much more—than just another rock ‘n’ roll hit.

While “Black and White” became the third single by Three Dog Night to reach the top of the Billboard charts, the tune itself had been created in 1955 as a way to honor the landmark 1954 Supreme Court decision to end segregation in America’s public schools. “Our idea was to celebrate the event,” said Earl Robinson, the co-writer of the classic along with David Arkin, the father of actor Alan Arkin. “We had no idea that it would reach out as it did eventually.”

“Black and White” had been recorded by Pete Seeger in 1956 and Sammy Davis, Jr., a year later. But the song languished in the public consciousness until a Jamaican quintet called Greyhound cut a reggae version (a hit only in the UK) in 1971. During a European concert tour, members of America’s Three Dog Night heard the Greyhound offering on a Dutch radio station. Immediately they declared that this could be their next hit 45 on Dunhill MostRecords.pop-music fans were probably unaware that “Black and White” had been created originally from a different point of view. Both the Three Dog Night and Greyhound versions opened with the lines: The ink is black, the page is white Together we learn to read and write During their hitmaking years, Three Dog Night placed 21 Top 40 singles on the charts, with “Black and White” being the band’s third Number One disc, after “Mama Told Me (Not to Come)” in 1970 and “Joy to the World” the next Threeyear. Dog Night had taken their name from an Australian expression for the coldest possible night for sheepherders who snuggled with their dogs to keep warm in the chilly nighttime. The California-based aggregation featured a trio of lead singers—Danny Hutton (who sang lead on “Black and White”), Chuck Negron and Cory Wells. The group gave exposure to such on-the-rise songwriters as Randy Newman, Laura Nyro, Nilsson and Hoyt Axton.

Nanaville: Adventures in Grandparenting by Kathy A. Megyeri

BY: RANDAL C. HILL

TDN’s “Black and White” arrived near the end of America’s Civil Rights era, and while some of the all-important original lyrics had been excised, the overall message of the later recording remained strong and clear: The world is black, the world is white It turns by day and then by night A cild is black, a child is white, The whole world looks upon the sight A beautiful sight Yes. A beautiful sight indeed!

She also reflects on her changing relationship with her son and daughterin-law, and the shift from being central in the lives of her children to a “peripheral place” in the new family dynamic. “Our grandmothers were pre-gym, pre-Botox, pre-skinny jeans. They never kissed, hugged or praised; they never would have gotten down on the floor to play with their grandchildren.” So, Quindlen reflects on their interactions, shares sensible advice, and above all, expresses gratitude for her status. She focuses on the wonder of her first grandchild at the same time that she zooms out to see him and herself as part of a family chain stretching forward and backward.

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Lifestyles After 50 Sarasota Edition, September 2022

Articles inside

Call a halt to

Originally named

Start

Procrastinator’s word

High schooler

Of a generation

Rent long-term

Novel setting

Mom, dad, or madam

Friend at the école

Spring

German article

Not just tacit

Greek letter

Nag

Bit of cereal