Lifestyles After 50 Sarasota Edition, September 2023

Celebrating Grandparents on September 10

September is one of the best times in southwest Florida – temperatures are beginning to ease and the beaches and theme parks are noticeably less crowded.

Grandparent’s Day is September 10, so here are some great ways to celebrate:

• Grab your National Parks pass, because September is a great time to visit The Everglades National Park as the alligators are most active during this part of the wet season!

• Take your grandkids for a swim or a picnic on the beach. (Don’t forget the sunscreen.)

• Have a family portrait taken in a fun location, like the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota.

There’s so much to do in September, with something fun in every city. Check out the Around Town section for local listings, but if you’re willing to drive a bit and you’re feeling crafty, consider visiting Vintage Market Days at Lee Civic Center in Fort Myers on September 15-17 or the 25th Annual

Punta Gorda Sullivan Street Craft Festival on September 16-17. Stroll through the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Arts and Crafts Festival on September 22.

Need some medical advice? Try the St. Petersburg Medical Flair 4 Healthy Lifestyles Expo on September 16 at The Coliseum. If you believe laughter is the best medicine, be sure to get tickets to see Jerry Seinfeld at the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa on September 28!

This September is also the one-year anniversary of the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian. Charlotte County, Punta Gorda, Fort Myers and Lee County were among the hardest hit by 150-mile-per-hour winds and a 60-mile-wide eyewall. Despite massive damage, Floridians pulled together and are making progress. Fort Myers even has a new slogan - “Savor the Shore” - to remind us that no matter what, the coast will come back stronger than ever.

Whatever you do, take a moment to relax, give thanks, and enjoy your September in sunny Florida.

Until next time,

Have a great month and we'll see you in October!

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BOOK REVIEW

“Grandma Knows Everything,” by Amanda C. Ahlenius

My German grandmother once made a needlepoint pillow that read, “Ve get too soon oldt and too late schmart.” And how true that is! Medical nutritionist, wife and mother of two girls, Amanda Ahlenius from Purdue University asked herself the simple question: “How much could we learn from each other if we all shared the random things that the women in our lives taught us?” Collecting tidbits of practical advice from her own grandmother, she asked Tik Tok and got 80,000 responses. Thousands of women shared their wisdom, insights, and practical advice from their own grandmas – some funny, some useful, and some heartwarming. The book is meant to be shared, added to with lessons from your own grandmother and passed on to your daughters and friends. It celebrates the power of women, honors the bonds that tie us all together and shows just how “schmart” we old women become with age. Critics say the info is great but with only one tip per page, the book’s design could have been more efficient and could have been organized into sections such as kitchen/cooking, cleaning,

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organizing, beauty tips, relationships, etc. Some tips may be out of date, others are repetitious, and some are silly, but all are part of that golden advice from grandmothers. For example:

• Cut both ends of the tomato paste can and push one side all the way through so you don’t have to scrape it out.

• Put three bags in the trash can at once to minimize reloading the can every time.

• A dollar bill is 6” long, so if you have to measure something without a ruler, just use a dollar bill.

• Wash scratchy towels with vinegar to make them fluffy.

• Wrap rubber bands toward the narrow ends of hangers to prevent clothes from sliding off.

• Rub your hands on a stainless-steel sink to remove the onion smell after peeling them.

• Flip your hangers backward. Then put your clothes and laundry away normally. Every 6 months or so, go through your wardrobe to see which hangers haven’t been turned around. Donate those clothes.

Ahlenius admits that as a child, most of the advice she received was generally ignored but, in this book, she gathers the knowledge that’s become even more valued throughout her years. Ahlenius has created a modern day “Hints from Heloise” only this time, it’s mostly young people who appreciate her life hacks on X (formerly known as Twitter), Facebook and in this self-published book. Her next venture is a book of her greatgrandmother’s recipes including one for potato doughnuts (“spudnuts”) and buttery caramels and another volume offering advice from grandfathers because, as she says, “they deserve equal time.”

Movie Preview: “The Outlaw Johnny Black”

BY RANDAL C. HILL

Blaxploitation movies – the term is a blending of the words “black” and “exploitation” –emerged in the early 1970s. They followed Hollywood’s rethinking of race relations in films, with black characters (finally) being offered as protagonists rather than sidekicks, antagonists or victims. “Shaft” is a good early example of this nascent genre.

Now Hollywood is offering a blaxploitation movie far beyond a traditional shoot-‘em-up Western, and this laugh-filled romp just may be the film that mainstream audiences will head to see while getting to know its versatile star Michael Jai White.

In “The Outlaw Johnny Black,” young Johnny (Jalyn Hall) witnesses his preacher father being gunned down by the evil Brett Clayton (Chris Browning). The adult Black (Jai White) seems to have a singular goal in life: to track down and kill Clayton, using a bullet that Johnny has carved Clayton’s name onto.

Black gets paired with Reverend Percival Fairman (Byron Minns), who’s headed for Hope Springs, a town in need of a preacher. The Reverend also entertains the prospect of marrying a comely woman there named Jessie Lee (Anika Noni Rose), who has been writing to Fairman for two years.

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Black swaps places with Fairman after the two are attacked by Indians. Black assumes that the preacher is dead, unaware that his Bible has absorbed a potentially fatal blow from a well-shot arrow. Johnny assumes Fairman’s identity and arrives at Hope Springs. As the fake preacher, Black sermonizes— ironically — “If you have unforgiveness in your heart, then you are shackled to your past.”

Later, the real reverend shows up to reassume the mantle that Black has stripped from him. And this is when the fun goes into overdrive.

“The Outlaw Johnny Black” spotlights the talented actor Jai White. (He looks much like a mustachioed Richard Pryor.) Some of Jai White’s lightning-speed martial-arts moves with pistols and kicks will have you thinking that there’s computerized trickery going on here, but that’s not the case.

The script pays homage to a pair of classic 1970s Westerns, melding the over-the-top machoism of “Billy Jack” with the inventive goofiness of “Blazing Saddles,” the latter featuring a horse being sucker-punched, a questionable act also repeated in Jai White’s creation.

Jai White wrote and directed “The Outlaw Johnny Black” and was one of four producers of the Samuel Goldwyn Films release, which opens September 15.

Prepare Yourself for Cold and Flu Season: Wisdom from “The Nourish Me Kitchen”

By Erika Siegel, ND

Before we had lab-made medication in little plastic bottles, we relied on what came from the earth to soothe us. We looked to plants, sunshine, fresh air and salt water in therapeutic ways. We checked in with our natural rhythms and corrected them if we lost our way. We were in tune with the seasons and the sun cycles, letting nature guide us toward the right seasons to eat various foods, the right times to sleep and wake, the right times to produce and to rest.

With the advance of modern medicine, many of us have lost some agency over our own bodies; we’ve begun to trust the “medical system” more than we trust ourselves. Maybe we have become comfortable with immediately looking to doctors or the pharmacy to calm our ailments – essentially saying, “Hey, fix me.” We may forget how much healing potential is within us if we just pay attention to what our bodies are asking for. We may overlook the medicine available in our own kitchens and gardens. And we may have lost confidence in our own ability to listen to and take care of ourselves.

We know, however, that education can make us feel more empowered to care for ourselves, to gain authority and selfgovernance in our own health care. Here are some concrete steps to promote health and well-being during cold and flu season:

To combat an ailment quickly and effectively, it is best to attack it right away, full-strength. When you have the first whispers of an imbalance, that is the time for action.

There is no need to suffer valiantly with your symptoms to prove how hardy you are or to see how it will play out; you’ll defeat your illness quickly only if you treat it quickly, and early intervention and treatment are key. Plants and supplements are potent, but they need to be taken in therapeutic amounts to do the trick, which usually means every few (waking) hours if symptoms are acute (meaning symptoms are noticeable and active). As soon as you cough, have a sore throat, or feel that exhaustion creeping in, follow these guidelines:

Stop all dairy and sugar. Dairy is a big mucous maker. Sugar suppresses white blood cells. Keep natural sugars (fruit juice, maple syrup) low as well, but do use honey.

Don’t force food. Take it easy with eating in general.

Digestion takes so much energy that it’s often best to eat lightly — mostly cooked, simple foods — while healing. Think porridge, soup, and stew, and just follow the appetite. Put on a pot of soup. Just like our grandparents did, start with some ginger, garlic, onion, and turmeric. Add any other veggies you wish, like carrots, zucchini, and celery, as they are alkaline and rich in electrolytes. A soup with a lot of broth is a great food for times of illness.

Bring on the ginger. Ginger is perhaps the most versatile plant for immunity and healing a multitude of ailments. When in doubt, grate some fresh ginger and steep to drink in a tea. You can use ginger to fight colds and flus, drain a sinus infection, and calm a belly ache or sore muscles and joints.

Stay hydrated. Especially with diarrhea, vomiting and/or fever. Take note of this: dehydration causes some of the most uncomfortable symptoms that we associate with fever,

like headaches. If someone is having trouble keeping anything down, have them drink small sips of electrolytefilled liquids and suck on popsicles.

Rest. Sleep is the greatest healer. If someone is unable to sleep because of pain or fever, then consider an over-the-counter medicine like ibuprofen. But it’s OK to be lazy, lounge around, and sleep if that is what your body wants.

Fire up immunity with herbs and vitamins. For respiratory viruses, try vitamin A, D, C, zinc, quercetin, echinacea, elderberry, and mushroom complexes. Propolis (a spray for sore throats) stimulates anti-viral immunity in mucous membranes. From your kitchen: juice ginger and turmeric (or grate and make tea) and mix with honey and lemon. Take your chosen immune support every few hours and start at the first sign of feeling unwell.

Being in nature brings in-the-moment healing and fresh air is important. You probably thought you shouldn’t go outside “because you are sick.” On the contrary, it’s beneficial to get some fresh air in your lungs. If it’s warm out, sunbathe — with as much skin showing as possible — and soak up that immune-boosting vitamin D (20 minutes is ideal). In fact, in 1840, the first of the European sanitoriums were developed to treat tuberculosis with fresh cool air (and good nutrition). Doctors observed that people with pulmonary problems did much better if they had fresh clean air to breathe.

For more integrative medical tips on building the immune system and aging gracefully, as well as cooking wholesome food for the whole family, check out “The Nourish Me Kitchen,” a functional medicine field guide and cookbook by Dr. Erika Siegel. www.nourishme.com.

1 Year After Ian: Fort Myers Is Coming Back

As the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Ian approaches, it provides an opportunity to reflect on the devastating impacts of the storm and the remarkable resilience exhibited by the communities affected. It also provides an opportunity to celebrate the progress achieved towards recovery. From rebuilding homes and businesses to restoring vital infrastructure, communities have shown remarkable resilience and unity in their pursuit of recovery. Neighbors supported neighbors, strangers became friends, and together, they faced the hardships as one cohesive unit. The tireless efforts made by individuals, volunteers, and organizations to rise above the devastation and rebuild stronger than before cannot be overlooked. With a strong determination to bounce back, businesses are reemerging, offering a glimmer of hope and economic rejuvenation. Local entrepreneurs have seized the opportunity to open their doors, bringing a fresh wave of energy to the area.

Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau announced they are running a new campaign called “Savor the Shore” to help return visitors to support local businesses that are open again. “The heart of Fort Myers Beach has always been its people and its local businesses,” said Jacki Liszak, president of Fort Myers Beach Chamber of

Commerce. “This campaign is a testament to our resilience, community spirit, and determination to bounce back stronger than ever.”

The Sanibel Causeway is toll-free on Sundays until September 10 and a toll-free weekend September 23-24 as the island encourages people to come and visit. On the island there are roughly 34 restaurants that have reopened, 22 shops and of course, the beach. It is a great way to spend the day and help support the community.

We can also look forward to the farmers market returning to Times Square beginning in September. In addition, the familyowned Lani Kai Resort just recently opened up its beach access, along with furniture rentals, one of its bars, parasailing and water recreation vehicle rentals. The new and highly anticipated Margaritaville Beach Resort – which will be right at the entrance to Fort Myers Beach – is scheduled to open by the end of the year.

Although there is still a long way to go, each day brings progress, excitement and hope for what is to come. For more information on “Savor the Shore” and to learn how you can be a part of this campaign, visit https://www. visitfortmyers.com/savor-the-shore.

The Sarasota Players opens a brand-new season this September. With shows for everyone there is still time to purchase a subscription.

The season kicks off with a new series. In an intimate Black Box setting located at the Players Studio in the Rosemary District, the Sidebar Series are shows that fall off the beaten path and are designed to intrigue and engage audience members. Carefully curated by Artistic Director, Steven H. Butler, the stories are chosen to reflect on the fragility of the human condition. Inclusions by Joseph Allen Smith is the first of the tree shows and runs Sept. 8-17. Ralph and Louise are in their 60s. They have been married for 37

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Coping After a Disaster

We expect to be stressed and anxious in the days leading up to a hurricane. However, impacts and reactions after the disaster can happen immediately or appear over time. Feelings of distress, confusion, fear, depression, and hopelessness are very common following a disaster.

Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help care for yourself and your family following a disaster.

We all have different coping methods. After a disaster, it’s easy to withdraw and keep to ourselves. We may even feel sorry for ourselves and think no one else understands our feelings. The main thing to remember is that you’re not alone. You have a support group. Don’t be afraid to reach out. And if it’s a family member or friend having difficulty moving forward, be their support.

Other steps you can take to help cope with the aftermath of a disaster include:

Take care of your body – Ensure you’re eating healthy, hydrating, and exercising. This helps to manage stress and depression.

Avoid or limit alcohol/tobacco use –These substances are commonly used to help cope with stress and anxiety; however, they usually only cause more problems.

Have fun – Engage in fun activities to take your mind off things. Take time to enjoy

hobbies like reading, exercising, and going out with friends.

Find ways to relax – Easier said than done, but try breathing exercises or meditations to relax your mind and body.

Stay connected – Keep your friends and family close and lean on them when needed.

Contact your provider – Don’t be afraid to discuss your feelings with your primary care provider. They can help you create a plan of action to get you feeling better. Call 941-4215603 to find a VIPcare provider near you. Your health and wellbeing are their priority. Call today!

Sarasota Ranks #1 Overall for Best Cities for Single Seniors

When it comes to matters of the heart, age is nothing but a number. Senior citizens have a wealth of life experiences, wisdom, and a genuine desire for companionship that can make the dating journey even more fulfilling. Whether it’s finding a new flame or igniting the spark with a long-time friend, seniors are proving that it’s never too late to find love and create meaningful connections.

The researchers at Coventry looked at 100 U.S. cities to determine the best cities for single seniors in three categories: senior population, things to do, and places for seniors to meet. Based on those factors, each city was given a score out of 100. Here’s what they found:

• Sarasota ranks #1 overall for best cities for single seniors. It also takes the #1 spot in two categories: Senior Population and Places to Meet

Finding the right match is a numbers game, and if you’re a senior single, you won’t find better odds than in Sarasota. Our data reveals the city has a promising 12,574 single seniors per capita. (Fort Myers and Daytona Beach are neck in neck for second place.)

• Florida boasts 4 cities with the highest population of seniors: Sarasota, Fort Myers, Daytona Beach, and Palm Bay Sarasota also has a significantly higher Places to Meet score than any other city analyzed (15.0 out of 20.0). By having the highest number of 55+ adult communities per capita than any other in our list, Sarasota was set apart in this category. After all, what good is a high single senior population if there’s nowhere to meet them?

To read the full article and find more fun insights, visit CoventryDirect.com.

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As we age, life’s challenges may become more pronounced, especially for those who require assistance with daily activities or suffer from cognitive impairments. In Florida alone, over 500,000 people aged 65 and older live with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, while 827,000 family caregivers provide unpaid care valued at $23.4 billion.

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Respite and Relief: Adult Day Care centers provide caregivers with muchneeded respite from their caregiving responsibilities. It allows them to take a break, recharge, run errands and tend to their own physical and mental well-being. Weekday respite time is crucial for preventing caregiver burnout and maintaining a healthy life balance during the stressful and sometimes frustrating journey of caregiving at home.

Social Support: Sharing stories, resources, and emotional support within the Caregivers Support Group creates a sense of belonging and reduces feelings of isolation. Senior Friendship Centers offers support groups on both campuses designed to help caregivers regain a sense of control and provide emotional support.

Education and Resources: Caregivers often face unique challenges and may lack the necessary resources and knowledge to navigate their caregiving journey. Senior Friendship Centers Sarasota and Venice locations offer MindSet and Powerful Tools classes to help them navigate various aspects of caregiving, such as managing behaviors, communication techniques, selfcare, and legal matters.

“Most importantly, we help our clients by promoting independence and improving their self-esteem,” states Meg Ann Clark, Adult Day Care Services Manager in Venice. “It’s truly amazing to see how the power of connection allowed these people to engage in the activities that they usually do not participate in when they’re alone at home.”

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By Dale Bliss

Chess: An Added Vitamin for Seniors

According to an article entitled “7 Benefits of Playing Chess for Seniors: Why the Game Is So Important,” chess is almost like a vitamin for seniors. Chess makes you think, and it can help in the cognition process. It doesn’t take a lot to play (equipment-wise) and it can be a social outlet. Seniors can get together and have fun at the same time.

According to U.S. Chess Federation, current research supports social and mental activities is important to seniors. Playing chess has the brain participate. It is exercise for the mind. Chess also fortifies the brain in reasoning and in retaining information in older adults. It’s also a great stress reliever and has been shown to lessen dementia.

Pickleball

This new sport, Pickleball, seems to be rising in popularity quickly. According to Pickleballafter50.com and Pickleball for Seniors, it has become especially popular for the over fifty set. It is reported more than half of those engaged in Pickleball are at least fifty-five. The 65-year-olds make up almost a third of those that indulge in this growing sport.

Pickleball is a friendly and low-impact sport. It is said to contribute to health and social functions among the senior set, easy to learn, and is played on a smaller court thus requiring less running and not as much strain on the body. Less active adults may want to take this into consideration. It’s so much fun, experts warn that “playing continuous hours in a day can lead to overuse injuries.”

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Armchair Adventures: Is Mona Lisa Still Smiling?

By Evelyn Kelly, PhD

My daughter Natalie and I had our first overseas adventure in 1993; I remember how green we were. (I can say that now, having visited 86 countries and all the states except Vermont.) We were with an overland group traveling for three weeks and our second stop was Paris. We were in a hotel away from everything, but we were determined to see the Mona Lisa and the Louvre although our schedule did not include it.

We braved the Paris subway to the Louvre, asked for directions to the Mona Lisa, and were directed to a hall. A few people were looking at other paintings, and there were three or four people gathered in front of Leonardo’s masterpiece. She was a lot smaller than we thought, but we were able to look, talk, and enjoy.

Her dress was embroidered with tiny, intricate loops I have never noticed in pictures; her hands were relaxed. We had heard Leonardo loved rocky landscapes, but these were different. The painting of the horizon on the right is higher, offering a bird’s eye view of the rocks; the one on the left is much lower, with flowing water. There is no way these two horizons could meet; could this have something to do with the mysterious smile? The left background appears to pull the eye down; the right seems to push it up. Are we

imagining that she is about to really break into a smile? This small painting has inspired poetry, songs, paintings, sculptures, novels, movies, myths, forgeries and theft. “Are you warm, are you real, Mona Lisa; or just a cold and lonely work of art?”

Our second tour of Paris in 2015 included the Louvre. Mona Lisa had moved to a room of her own and hundreds of excited bodies were stuffed into the room she shared with the Italian master painter Caravaggio. Few cared for Caravaggio – they were all excited about Mona Lisa and holding cell phones and cameras over their heads for photos. We were pushed and pulled, but never made up it to the painting this time. Can she endure all the flashes and adoration for over 500 years and keep her smile? I hope she can, because we didn’t get to see her again.

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Q. Is a TIA dangerous?

TIA stands for “transient ischemic attack.” A TIA is an interruption in the flow of blood to a part of your brain. Its symptoms are the same as for a stroke. A TIA lasts anywhere from minutes to many hours. It goes away and leaves no apparent permanent effects.

If you have a TIA, your chances of having a stroke are increased nine times. Treat a TIA like an early warning and get to your doctor immediately for a check-up.

A stroke, which is also called a “brain attack,” is caused by a blood problem in the brain. An “ischemic stroke” is caused by too little blood in the brain. A “hemorrhagic stroke” is caused by too much blood.

About 80% of strokes are ischemic strokes; they occur when blood clots or other particles block arteries to your brain. A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in your brain leaks or ruptures. During a stroke, brain cells are deprived of oxygen and nutrients and begin to die. The earlier a stroke is treated, the better the results. In the USA, stroke is the third-leading cause of death behind heart disease and cancer. It is the leading cause of adult disability.

The most common stroke symptoms include: sudden numbness, weakness, or paralysis of the face, arm or leg — usually on one side of the body; trouble talking or understanding; sudden blurred, double or decreased vision; dizziness, loss of balance or coordination; a sudden headache with a stiff neck, facial pain, pain between the eyes, vomiting or altered consciousness; confusion, or problems with

memory, spatial orientation or perception.

The following can increase your risk of a stroke: a family history of stroke or TIA, aging, race (African- Americans are at greater risk), high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, cigarette smoking, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, previous stroke or TIA, heavy alcohol drinking and uncontrolled stress.

Your doctor has many diagnostic tools for stroke. Among these are: physical exam, blood tests, carotid ultrasonography to check the carotid arteries in your neck, arteriography to view arteries in your brain, a computerized tomography (CT) scan of the neck and brain, a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain, among others.

Treatments are varied and include drugs to fight clots, and medical procedures to keep blood vessels open.

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