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INSIDE THIS ISSUE • Amazing World Adventure • Eight Steps to Life’s Wellbeing • A Year of Happiness • Give Disc Golf a Whirl

You Never Know What Will Happen When You Re-imagine Your Life Dear Readers,

new buzzword making the rounds is “re-imagine,” as in re-imagining life’s possibilities and asking the question “What’s next Janice Doyle, Editor for me?” It’s about making choices that fundamentally change your life. It can be as simple as imagining yourself if you gave up smoking and got healthier or if you started eating right and exercising more. You might re-imagine your life going back to school or creating a beautiful yard. So many possibilities! Then there are people like Don Mankin of Los Angeles, a career academic and author of books on organizational psychology. He reimagined his life and now he travels the world as “The Adventure Geezer.” I met Don recently at a travel writers conference. In December we talked on the phone and he told me he was spending the day going over his itinerary for travels in 2014. Oh, let’s see. He’s got a few things planned. He’ll be kayaking in Croatia, sailing in Indonesia, hiking in Portugal, diving in the Galapagos Islands. He has six adventure trips in all, each of them two to three weeks long. You can read Don’s article in this issue about three of his adventure travel trips last year—hiking to Machu

Pichu, crossing Russia by train, coming face to face with a lion in Namibia. The interesting thing about Don’s trips is that he’s not the only—and sometimes not the oldest—senior adventurer on his trips. Old is the new young when it comes to adventure travel. Becoming “The Adventure Geezer” Don was an academic for 35 years, a Ph.D psychologist who taught classes, wrote books and became a university dean. About eight years ago, he was having dinner with a friend and handed the friend a copy of his recent book on business management. Don said, “My friend challenged me with some career advice: Stop working and writing in academia. The baby boomers are going to be interested in hearing about your travels.” A light went off in Don’s head. In that instant, he re-imagined his life as an adventure travel writer. “It really was almost that abrupt,” he told me. In reality, he had his lifetime of experience to draw on, like we all do. The friend knew Don was already an author and that he had always been interested in travel. He knew that when the university opened an international study program in Thailand, Don had extended work trips to Thailand for the school, visiting Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam after the work part of the trip. “It had not occurred to me to write about my travels, even though I took lots of pictures,” Don said.

He spent the next year in academia while he wrote a book proposal, found an agent and sold his ﬁrst adventure travel book to National Geographic. And with that, he stopped working and became The Adventure Geezer! Every year he takes extended trips that are centered on adventure. That means staying ﬁt. “I’m very conscientious about the gym. I work out with an extremely rigorous program,” he said. He said, “I’m as busy as I’ve ever been. I really haven’t had a boring day in years.” That’s a good lesson for all of us. If we are bored, it might be good to start re-imagining life and allowing ourselves to be pulled by the possibilities that are all around us, whether for adventure, service to others or—well, look for yourself at where you’ve been and what’s out there for the future. Do you need to re-imagine yourself?

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Trout Lake Nature Center—Showing Off Florida Discovery by Discovery BY JANICE DOYLE

ou never know what you’ll find when you visit Trout Lake Nature Center (TLNC), a 230 acre wildlife preserve located near the southern entrance to Ocala National Forest in Eustis. That’s the joy of the place—seeing a new bird or listening to a naturalist guide explaining something on a wooded trail. Trout Lake Nature Center is a tribute to volunteerism. Twenty-five years after its beginning by the Oklawaha Valley Audubon Society, Lavon Silvernell is the only full-time employee. Volunteers are the key to the Nature Center’s great success. Chuck and Ethel Shubart are examples of the passion felt by volunteers there. They’ve been snowbird volunteers for 14 years. Ethel started as a docent volunteer, and Chuck—now 95—soon followed. Silvernell says, “He’s our poster child for volunteering here. He calls the Center his ‘giant tinkertoy set.’ He cuts trees, builds trails,

repairs things, and often spends six hours a day here.” Another volunteer spends 30 hours a week at the Center. She helps Silvernell develop curriculum and train volunteers. Other areas for volunteers Lavon Silvernell, include crafts, TLNC greeters, habitat, hospitality, kiosks, maintenance and outreach. (See the website for information.) Silvernell says, “Interested people should come to a program and see how it feels here and talk to someone about how they can fit in. We use so many kinds of volunteers.” Adults as well as children find much to love at Trout Lake. A 1,000 foot long boardwalk extends into Trout Lake with a pavilion on the lake. An interactive nature center houses hundreds of local specimens from butterflies to

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bobcats and from bones to feathers. The Education Center often fills up for their popular lecture series. Silvernell says, “We do at least one naturalist activity every month, and we Volunteers Chuck and Ethel Shubart have Friday night naturalist talks.” First Saturdays are bird count and nature walk days. The walks, Silvernell says, are “always delightful. We look at bugs and birds and scat and whatever we find on the trail.” Here’s a look at what is coming up:

January

15 Garden Work Day. 17 Naturalist Talk “Florida on Fire”

author Rachel Wentz on the role of fire in Florida’s history and pre-history.

19 TLNC hosts a bike ride in Lake Apopka Restoration Area. The trail will go through a great birding area. Silvernell says birding is not the focus of the ride but if they see a hawk fly over, they will stop and enjoy nature. February

8 Festival at the Center in honor

of the 25th anniversary of TLNC and the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Oklawaha Valley Audubon Society. Representatives of many organizations that work with nature will be represented.

21 Naturalist talk “Scrub Jays and other Birds of Seminole Forest” by Ralph Risch, forest biologist known as a scrub jay expert and a great presenter.

TLNC is just east of CR 44 and SR 19. Visit their website: troutlakenature.org or call 352-357-7536 for more information.

Around Town

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Tribute to Maynard Ferguson by the Underwood Ellis Big Band. Savannah Center, The Villages, Lady Lake. 352-753-3229.

bar. $30/advance; $40/door. Eustis Community Center. 352-483-2900.

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through 19 Theatre production of “I Do! I Do! I Do! I Do!” Ocala Civic Theatre. 352-236-2274.

An Evening with Father Mark and Friends. Featured performers include Sisaundra Lewis (the voice of Cirque de Soleil), dancers champions, the world’s only ordained priest and professional comedian Father Mark Niznik and more. Savannah Center, The Villages, Lady Lake. 352-753-3229.

A Fun Evening With Petrina the British Bombshell Dinner Show. $38/ person. Windsor Rose Tea Room, Mount Dora. 352-735-2551.

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through Feb. 2 “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks” by Melon Patch Theater, Leesburg. 352-787-3013. through Feb. 9 “Man of La Mancha” by Moonlight Warehouse Theatre, Clermont. 352-319-1116. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Parade and March. 11 am. Downtown Leesburg. 352-365-3592.

Health and Wellness Expo. Circle Square Cultural Center, Ocala. 352-854-3670. “Lucia di Lammermoor” by Central Florida Lyric Opera. $28 seniors. Lake-Sumter State College, Williams Fine Arts Auditorium, Leesburg. 877-211-5346 or centralfloridalyricopera.org.

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Sidewalk Astronomy. 6 pm. Guided tour with telescopes, activities & lectures. Discovery Center, Ocala. 352-401-3900.

and 12 Theater Comedy Musician and Hypnotist Cesar Domico Show. Spellbinding mix of magic and laughter. Adults $30. Mount Dora Community Building. 800-838-3006 ext.1.

and 12 “Simply Sinatra” at Williams Auditorium, Lake Sumter State College, Leesburg. 352-365-3506. “Father and Son” concert by fathers and sons who are members of Ocala Symphony Orchestra. Appleton Museum of Art, Ocala. 3 pm. 352-291-4455.

Baroque Gems, Romantic Masterpieces of Baroque Literature by Florida Lakes Symphony St. Patrick’s Church, Mount Dora. 17 Same performance in Clermont at Family Christian Center. 352-589-1500.

At the Hop Dance. Roy Baker Band playing ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s music. Catered dinner. Cash

The Kingsmen, best known for “Louie, Louie.” Circle Square Cultural Center, Ocala. 352-854-3670. – 26 Night and Day: A Tribute to Gershwin and Porter at Ocala Civic Theatre featuring the music of George and Ira Gershwin and Cole Porter. $18/adults. Call 352-2362274 or go to ocalacivictheatre.com.

The Lennon Sisters in concert. Savannah Center, The Villages, Lady Lake. 352-753-3229.

Three Tenors plus One Show. Broadway selections and opera arias. St. Timothy Catholic Church, The Villages, Lady Lake. 352-753-3229. through Feb 23 “The Drowsy Chaperone” by Bay Street Players, State Theatre, Eustis. 352-357-7777.

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Japanese Art Display

“A

Celebration of Japan,” an art exhibition, features a collection of decorative sword guards, pen/ink containers, kimonos and wood block prints from the collections of the Appleton and Mulvane Museums.

Another exhibition titled “The Living Art of Bonsai” that consists of bonsais from the collections of the Marion Bonsai Society will coincide with the A Celebration of Japan exhibition. January 17 through April 13. Appleton Museum of Art, Ocala. Information at 352-291-4455 Lifestyles After 50 • January 2014 • page 5

Meeting the World, One Amazing Adventure After Another

BY DON MANKIN

dventure isn’t just for the young. Boomers and seniors, with time and money to spend and the unique perspective that only age and experience can provide, are now leading the way in exploring the world and seeking adventure. Come along on three of my favorites; then plan your own.

Travel Trekking Lodge to Lodge to Machu Picchu As I sat in the spa sipping a pisco sour, I looked down the valley to Mt. Salkantay, the huge, snowcovered monolith at the end. I was in the Andes for the six day Mountain Lodges of Peru trek. At this altitude most every day is a challenge, but the big challenge was on the third day – a butt-searing, heart-pounding, lungscreaming five hour, 2500’ high altitude climb to Salkantay Pass at 15,213 feet. I made it, as did everybody in our group, though a few rode horses over the pass. The downhill sections, on muddy, rocky trails, weren’t so easy either. But at the end of every day there were spas, pisco sours and cold beer, comfortable accommodations and

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excellent meals. The hike ends, after a short train and bus ride, at Machu Picchu, one of the most impressive of the seven wonders of the world. Besides Machu Picchu and the physical challenge of the hike, it’s the spectacular scenery that makes this trip so special. Huge domed massifs and sheer, jagged peaks loom over lush forests and broad valleys. The air is so clear you can almost make out every crease and crevice in the snow and ice that cover them. Clouds and mist settle over the mountains and hide them from view, then lift for a few minutes to reveal peaks turned gold in the sun. Is it the most beautiful place in the world? It’s near the top of my list. Go visit and see for yourself.

Traveling by Train from Moscow to Beijing As I sat on the bed in our tiny compartment, I watched the Russian countryside roll past our window. My wife, Katherine, and I were on a private version of the Trans Siberian Railroad, on our way from Moscow to Beijing on a 16-day journey through history, a history with a cast of characters and enough blood and sex for an HBO series. The trip was not just a ride through the past. The rich, complex past is shaping an even more complicated present and future. Trying to pin down what is happening in this rapidly changing region is like shooting at a moving target, a target marked by

...The lion stared at me, less than 10 yards away, then growled. I cringed, realizing that with just a quick, short leap, he could pull me out of our open safari vehicle and drag me away...

surprises, ambiguity, contradictions and unlikely juxtapositions – e.g., classic cathedrals and statues of Karl Marx alongside hipster bars and high tech start-ups in Moscow; attractive, vital cities in the heart of Siberia; traffic jams and construction cranes in Ulan Bator, followed by an early morning concert of traditional music in the Gobi Desert; grand monuments and funky night markets with extraordinary street food in Beijing. The train was intrinsic to the experience, pulling all of the destinations together into something more akin to a movie than a sequence of discreet photos. This gave me a much better feel for the region as a whole—its history, the interrelationships that shaped it, and the economic and cultural dynamism on display as we passed through.

If this sounds more like a graduate seminar than a trip, it is a graduate seminar fueled by vodka. Katherine summed it up best after a vodka tasting on the train as we rumbled through eastern Siberia: “When I drink a lot of vodka I achieve a level of clarity that does not correspond to reality.” Then she weaved her way down the corridor to our compartment for a nap before dinner.

Namibia—Raw and Wild The lion stared at me, less than 10 yards away, then growled. I cringed, realizing that with just a quick, short leap, he could pull me out of our open safari vehicle and drag me away. This lion sighting was just one of several, albeit the most dramatic, of my recent three week trip to Namibia. The highlight of those three weeks included five days in Etosha National Park, one of the largest game parks in Southern Africa, and a six-day fly-in safari to Damaraland in the northeastern corner of the country. The wildlife in Etosha—elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, rhinos, ostriches, jackels, hyenas, wildebeests, and several different kinds of antelope—can be seen in abundance around the many waterholes that dot the parched landscape. Damaraland is more remote. It is drier and the wildlife is more dispersed. That was where I met the growling lion, on the last day of our safari. The next morning a couple who were staying in the same camp told me that they had heard a lion outside our tent in the middle of the night. I wondered if he was looking for me… Don’s trips were hosted by: Mountain Lodges of Peru, Lernidee Trains and Cruises, Namibia Wildlife Resorts and ATI Holidays (the fly-in safari). Don is author of Riding the Hulahula to the Arctic Ocean: A Guide to 50 Extraordinary Adventures for the Seasoned Traveler (from National Geographic Press) which The Wall Street Journal called “one of the best travel books of 2008.” Don’s personal, psychologically-rich descriptions of exotic trips for baby boomers appear in the Huffington Post and elsewhere. Read more: adventuretransformations.com and adventuretransformations.com/wordpress.

Resolutions for Life: 8 Steps to Wellbeing T

he New Year’s resolution to be healthy often comes with the realization that we must change our lifestyle, for our own sake and for loved ones. Each year, millions of people make this resolution, but quickly revert to old habits as they struggle to balance responsibilities of everyday life. Here are several steps to better health that will turn your New Year’s resolution into a significant long-term investment.

Retirement Living Make it real. Our society tirelessly

promotes rehabilitation—a reactive measure that most only consider after neglecting an existing issue. In reality, the most effective way to combat health problems is to address them before they arise or become worse— let’s call it prehabilitation. Make a commitment to get ahead by writing DrBarckhausen_MatureLifestyles.pdf 1 down a few weekly goals today.

Develop a great mindset.

feeling you have when you begin working out. Numerous studies show that athletic performance decreases when an individual is dehydrated by as little as two percent of body weight.

Cancer patients who choose to exercise and eat healthy before and during treatment are more likely to experience an improved response to medication. After a long day at work or even in the face of good-natured joking from friends who might be surprised to see you order a healthy meal, adopt the mantra “I will not be defeated.”

Add fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet. Give your

Start small. Don’t make the mistake of thinking minor activities do not count. Light aerobic exercise five times a week, even if it’s only a few laps around the mall or your local grocery store, is a great place to start.

Drink eight ounces of water, eight times a day. Drinking the right

amount of water each day helps you maintain higher energy levels, keeps 12/4/13 you fresh1:19 andPMextinguishes the “icky”

body the vitamins and nutrients it needs to recharge for your next activity.

Reward yourself for your commitment. Choose one day each week and give yourself permission to indulge in a sweet treat or craving as a reward for staying committed to your goals. Don’t forget to pay close attention to portion size.

Find an accountability partner.

An accountability partner will hold you to your resolution and ask you

the questions you might otherwise avoid. An emotional connection with someone who cares about your well-being will help you keep sight of your resolution. You might even motivate them to exercise with you.

Set the example. Build strength and energy to engage in family activities. Children model what they see at home, so make time to exercise, or even cook a healthy meal together. You will show others the value of taking care of themselves for the rest of their lives. Whether you are battling cancer or are just a newcomer to exercise, you can begin a new routine today with these tips and a good pair of shoes. After all, shouldn’t living a healthy lifestyle be a life-long resolution? Karen Barber, PT, is director of oncology rehabilitation at Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Newnan, Ga.

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Senior Days – February 10, 11, 12, 13, offering special senior seminars. Here’s the deal: Purchase your Senior Ticket at Walgreens from January 2 through February 5 for just $7. These tickets are only good on senior days (Feb. 10 – 13). If you buy at the gate on those days, tickets are $9. Regular Adult Tickets purchased at Walgreens those same dates are $9 while tickets at the gates will be Mon. – Fri. $11 and Sat. – Sun. $13. Taking the kids? Children’s tickets purchased early at Walgreens, ages

t’s time to eat wonderfully wacky, wild, and irresistible fare. Here’s to eating your way through the Florida State Fair, Feb. 6 – 17! These are just some of the tasty treats you’ll find: Twister Dog – In one incarnation, the Tornado Dog or Twister Dog is a hot dog wrapped in tornado potatoes (spiral cut potatoes) and deep fried to perfection.

Ramen Noodle Burger – This burger on a Ramen Noodle bun will taste wonderful as the juices from the patty soak into the ramen noodles and it resembles a ramen soup. Lifestyles After 50 • January 2014 • page 10

6 – 11 are $5 – good for one day only. Children, ages 6 – 11 tickets purchased at the gate during the Fair – Mon. – Fri. $6 – Sat. – Sun. $7. Children 5 and under are free.

Check Online For The Country Gold Lineup!

You’ll find hundreds of things to do and see free at the State Fair. And, there’s free parking with the cost of Fair admission.

Competitions You Might Enter

Feb. 12, with shows at 12 and 4 pm.

Now, Think FREE!

On Heroes Day – February 6 – all active, reserve or retired military veterans, law enforcement, firemen and first responders are admitted free with valid identification.

Taste of the Fair – February 10, Fair visitors can enjoy small samples of Fair foods from participating vendors.

Also new this year will be Curried Goat with Dumplings and Curried Crab with Dumplings. If you’re trying to stay healthy, the Pickle Barrel Sirloin Tips vendor will be offering a new veggie wrap.

For true State Fair fun, you’ll want to mix up some flavors, so head for funnel cakes. This year’s blow-out taste treat will be Maple Bacon Funnel Cakes. What a combination of goodness!

Free Concerts

Feb. 6, America 7 pm Feb. 13, Sister Hazel 7 pm Feb. 17, Uncle Kracker 7 pm

NOCKAIR F.M.X. Extreme Motor Cross Show by Nock Entertainment Group (free).

Hanging around year after year, look for some of these:

Deep-fried Oreos – You’ll probably be handed four breaded and fried Oreos topped with a healthy dusting of powdered sugar. Beware! It’s a warm, soft, chewy, melty texture. (I read that some summer state fairs upped the ante for fried Oreos and used red velvet coating and topped it with cream cheese icing.) Cheeseburger With Deep-Fried Ice Cream – One Fairgoer rationalized the appeal of a cheeseburger topped with deep-fried ice cream by describing the salty-sweet hybrid as a “milkshake burger.”

What can you take to the Fair? Get online and plan entries in whatever you’re good at. Think about Baking, Horticulture, Woodcarving, Fine Handcrafted Furniture, Fine Art, Photography, Wine Competition and more.

Volunteers At The Fair

A good way to be at the Fair is to become a volunteer. From greeter to paperwork, from Cracker Country to the Ag Barn, volunteers are important. To learn about the opportunities and benefits online, go to floridastatefair.com/volunteer. More info at floridastatefair.com or call 800-345-FAIR(3247)..

Krispy Kreme Hamburgers – The doughnut burger features a quarter-pound burger, bacon, cheese and two glazed Krispy Kreme doughnuts in place of a single bun. The monstrosity contains nearly 1,100 calories and 67 grams of fat. Chocolate-Covered Bacon on a Stick – Known as “a muddy pig,” chocolate-covered bacon on a stick isn’t new to fairgrounds, but the most recent additions to the saltysweet construction is to gild it with a candied cherry. Deep-fried Peanut Butter and Jelly – Clog your arteries with warm jelly and gooey peanut butter in an outside that’s so like a doughnut it must be one. For Fair tickets or info, visitfloridastatefair.com or call 800-345-FAIR(3247).

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Veterans Understanding Your Family Corner Member Returning from War

BY EVELYN MACKEY

“W

ar is always the same.” “War is different today.” Both statements are true and both statements are false. Older veterans and non-vets alike tend to think today’s soldiers should be able to come home and blend in with society—“get on with life.” Many older soldiers did just that. And that’s where war today is different. While World War II veterans may also suffer from PTSD, there are several differences between World War II and Vietnam veterans and Iraqi War veterans. World War II soldiers remained with their units for extended periods of time, rather than being rotated in and out of a unit, and they remained together after the war for several months (often spending a month together on a ship returning from the war), helping them “process” their experiences among others who had also had those experiences.

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Vietnam veterans individually returned home after a thirteen month tour of duty, meaning they had no one who could relate to them after they served; it was almost as if they had fought the war alone because they returned home alone. This is often true of recent war vets as well. PTSD is a very real condition, and families are wise to know what is happening to their son, grandson, daughter or granddaughter returning from Iraq. One simple thing to understand is that they feel “on edge” in many situations.

What is feeling on edge? Feeling on edge in crowds means finding it hard to stop thinking about safety. It may involve having a short fuse or being hypervigilant, or being on very high alert to possible risks or threats—constantly “on guard.” It may be the result of an experience in a combat zone, a non-combat training exercise or another type of traumatizing event in military or civilian life.

One man said, “When I went out for dinner, I always wanted to have my back to the wall and be able to see the door from where I was sitting.” Hypervigilance can interfere with the ability to enjoy life or even just get through the day. It may be having trouble concentrating, feeling irritable and reacting strongly to sounds and sights around. Others experience physical effects like a pounding heart, headache or upset stomach. Hypervigilance may also lead you to distrust other people or try to control their actions.

How can you help? Grandparents and others can: • Be a non-judgmental listener. Don’t push for details. When your loved one begins talking, settle in to be a quiet, non-interrupting listener for as long as it takes. Give him or her plenty of time. Talking to family and friends can be a first step in the healing.

(And, Old Soldiers, don’t you dare start telling your own war stories! As tempting as it is, this is not about you until the other person asks!)

• Ask the person if they would like to go to the park, the store, for a walk. Accept their answer without belittling them or begging. Be ready to help them find treatment and offer to drive them to their appointments. • When you see panic in their eyes, quietly say, “Take a deep breath.” Ask gently if they’d like to talk about what they’re feeling.

• Help them quietly remove themselves from upsetting situations without making a scene about it yourself. • Don’t give advice unless asked. Resources: Your local Vet Center sees vets free, without an appointment and regardless of enrollment status with VA.

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Woman’s Osteoporosis Improving After Using Low-Intensity Vibration

HOT TOPICS AT THE BRIDGE – RSVP Friday, January 10th @ 2:00 PM - LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU

Join us for this musical delight presented by Jan Leven of The Villages, FL.

Thursday, January 16th @ 2:00 PM - VETERANS SEMINAR

Learn how to qualify for the Aid & Attendance Pension Benefit from the Veterans Administration. You may be entitled to as much as $24,648 in Tax-Free money per year. This is valuable information for veterans and their spouses and widows of veterans. This is a presentation you will not want to miss. Refreshments will be served and raffle tickets given for a chance to win a door prize. Presented by Gary Marriage, Jr., Operation: Veteran Aid.

Friday, January 17th @ 2:00 PM - SOCIAL HOUR

Join us for a fun-filled hour of music and dancing. You will be entertained by one of our favorites, Mr. October. Refreshments will be served.

Friday, January 24th @ 2:30 PM HOW TO PREVENT HAVING FALLS

Have you been having falls or are you afraid that you might fall? Even though falls often happen without warning, there is much we can do to prevent them from happening. Learn about new and thought-provoking approaches. Come to this fascinating presentation by Vanessa Kettler, an experienced teacher of elder exercise and a professional dancer at the age of 70. As a California resident for the past 40 years and a former Wall Street executive, she brings new and engaging insight into how to simply and easily improve life as we get older.

Wednesday, January 29th @ 2:00 PM - BIRTHDAY BASH

Put on your dancing shoes and join us in celebrating the January birthdays of our residents. The Shannon’s, an energetic husband and wife duo, will be performing. Birthday cake and beverages will be served.

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ara Meeks, 74, was diagnosed several years ago with osteoporosis—a degenerative bone condition associated with age that causes the bones to become porous and frail. But at a time when her bone health should be deteriorating at a rapid pace, it is actually improving. Although still technically considered to be osteoporotic, her bone density has steadily increased since 2005. “Since I’ve started using the low-intensity vibration as part of my comprehensive routine, my bone density has risen 10.8 percent,” Sara said. Sara began using lowintensity vibration about seven years ago when she discovered research by Marodyne Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Clinton Rubin. Dr. Rubin has spent more than 25 years researching the effects of low-intensity vibration in relationship to bone health and musculoskeletal issues. “The reason I use it is because Dr. Rubin was able to show me that low-intensity vibration is affecting my bone health on a deeper level than just muscle contraction,” Sara said. As a physical therapist, Sara has focused the last 30 years of her career on bone health. Dr. Rubin’s research on low-intensity vibration originally intrigued her because of his commitment to discover a non-drug alternative to bone health treatment. “I’m really excited to see technology like this,” Sara said. “I’m an advocate for a non-drug approach to health—especially bone health.” There are other forms of vibration treatment on the market, Sara said. Those, though, are less safe and are considered to be a different type of vibration therapy, called whole-body vibration. “Other forms of whole-body vibration are dangerous,” Sara said. “The devices can give you headaches. That’s not what people want; they want safety.”

Dr. Rubin’s LivMD device is the only vibration therapy Sara advocates her clients utilize. Both she and her husband have been using the low-intensity vibration tablet daily to promote bone health in their lives, she said.

LivMD was developed based on The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) safety standards. The device, which emits a vibration of 0.4g at 30HZ, is safe to stand on for up to 4 hours per day, according to Marodyne.com. “It’s the only one I would use because it was designed with safety in mind,” Sara said. Dr. Rubin’s research suggests that participants use the device for 10 minutes daily to achieve desired results. One of the features Sara loves about LivMD is its simplicity. Unlike many other devices, she said, LivMD is not heavy and doesn’t require a lot of space. “If you purchase a LivMD, it’s about the size of a bathroom scale,” Sara said. “You don’t have to do anything except stand on it.” Sara described the sensation while standing on the device as a nice buzzing that works its way through the body. Both Sara and her husband find the sensation to be relaxing and the device easy to use. “In my experience, people don’t like to exercise. If you can give them something that fits into their daily life, they’re more likely to do it. This fits into your life.” For more information about LivMD or Marodyne Medical, visit Marodyne.com. You can learn more about Sara Meeks on her website SaraMeeksPt.com.

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Go Ahead! Give Disc

a Whirl!

BY JANICE DOYLE

drive, followed by an upshot and a putt to score a par 3. Sounds like golf, and it is. Just a different kind of golf. It’s early morning on rolling Florida hills where large old oaks form canopies overhead. Twenty miles away a course is flat and green. Colored discs fly through the air on what seems a mini-airplane flight, soaring from the thrower’s hand to a landing, close to the disc golf basket. This is disc golf. A well-thrown disc golf drive is very much like a well-hit golf drive—feeling that sense of power, mastery, awe and accomplishment. Starting from the toes, upward through the body, and out through the fingertips, a player transfers body weight from back to front. The disc is released and the player watches it fly. Today, wellness and prevention is a high priority in health care management. Disc golf is one way to fitness for seniors because it’s inexpensive and great exercise.

What is Disc Golf?

The object of the game is to traverse a course from beginning to end in the smallest number of throws of the disc. According the Professional Disc Golf Association, disc golf began in the 70s and is played much like traditional golf. Instead of a ball and clubs, however, players use a flying disc, or Frisbee®, and the full body in motion. Aerodynamically, the disc is similar to the wing on a plane except for one thing: the disc is spinning! Physically, for each shot a player is trying to get legs, hips, shoulders, arm, Lifestyles After 50 • January 2014 • page 16

Golf

without being overly strenuous. And you get to see park areas in a new way when you play.” The cost is much lower than traditional golf. “Some facilities have equipment available for free. Some courses charge for play and some don’t. Whatever it is, it’s a much lower cost than regular golf.” Jerry Smith is a long-time player and comments, “It’s a good way to meet new people and beat those you already know at a great sport.” If you’ve played Frisbee catch, you aren’t necessarily going to be good at disc golf. Zanselow says, “It’s a different throwing motion than just playing catch with a Frisbee.”

Reasons it’s a great sport wrist and hand all coming through at the right times. Let’s see. That would mean practicing enough to have “muscle memory” just like any other repeated activity. You can do that! On the course, there’s a tee area and as a player progresses down the fairway, he or she must make each consecutive shot from the spot where the previous throw has landed. Trees, shrubs and terrain changes provide challenging obstacles for the golfer. Finally, the “putt” lands in the basket and the hole is complete.

A perfect senior sport

Scott Zanselow, who plays Bay Oaks course in North Ft. Myers, says disc golf is a great sport for seniors because it “gets a person out and active

• Both men and women can play and there’s not much fuss about it.

• Players can develop skills at their own pace.

• There are no concerns with the formality of tee off times and score cards. • It’s challenging. Most courses are planned with obstacles.

• The sport makes for good stories. Players can reminisce about the flight of a perfectly thrown disc or the clink of the chains when the disc comes to rest in the inside of the basket.

• Proper form can be learned on videos and through practice.

• You can start playing disc golf with as little equipment as one $8 disc.

• There are usually no greens fees or very low ones. No golf cart to rent or clubhouse membership to pay for.

• Disc golf provides upper and lower body conditioning, aerobic exercise and promotes a combination of physical and mental abilities that allow very little risk of physical injury.

• Concentration skills increase by mastering shots and negotiating obstacles. • The combination of throwing the disc and walking equals about 920 calories burned during a two-hour round of disc golf.

• It’s a great multi-generational sport—practice a while and then challenge that teenaged grandson!

• If you travel, you get to play on spectacular courses in places such as the Black Hills of South Dakota.

• Players of limited fitness levels can start slowly and gradually increase their level of play as fitness improves.

The best thing about disc golf is the ease of participation. Get out there and play on one of these courses: Pine Oaks, Ocala

Ocala Greenway DGC, Ocala Ridge Manor Oaks DGC, Dade City Lincoln Ave. Park West, Mount Dora The Quarry, Brooksville

For more information, visit their website at pdga.com.

CHARITABLE GIVING THROUGH INDIVIDUAL

RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS IRA ROLLOVER

IRA OPTIONS

If you are over age 70½, the Federal government permits you to rollover up to $100,000 from your IRA to All Children’s Hospital Foundation without increasing your taxable income or paying any additional tax. These tax-free rollover gifts could be $1,000, $10,000 or any amount up to $100,000 this year. The gift satisfies your RMD for this year.

Future IRA Gift Options

Lydia E. Bailey, CFRE All Children’s Hospital Foundation 500 7th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33731 727-767-8914 lydia.bailey@allkids.org www.givetoallkids.org All Children’s Hospital Foundation qualifies under Section 501 (c)(3) of the IRS Code. Our Federal Tax Identification Number is 59-2481738. Our Florida Solicitation of Contributions Act Registration Number is SC- 07080-IM. A Copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll free 1-800-435-7352, within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. We retain no professional solicitors and our Foundation receives 100% of each contribution.

While you have the opportunity to give through your IRA now, there are other options available for making future gifts from your IRA account to All Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Bequest of IRA

One option is to designate a All Children’s Hospital Foundation as the beneficiary of your IRA. This permits you to continue to take withdrawals from your IRA during life and then leave the remaining value of your IRA to All Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Testamentary IRA Gift Annuity

Another option would be to use your will to fund a gift annuity with your IRA. The annuity will provide your family with income for their life or a number of years and will also provide a nice gift to All Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Testamentary IRA Unitrust

You could also use your will to transfer your IRA to a special “Give it Twice” trust. These trusts usually provide income to children for up to 20 years. Once all the income has been paid to family, the remainder of the trust is given to All Children’s Hospital Foundation.

SIMPLE, EASY GIFT

If you are like many individuals, your IRA has increased in value over the years and you have more income than you may need. The IRA rollover gift is a simple and easy way to provide for All Children’s Hospital Foundation while not increasing your taxable income. Simply contact your custodian and request that an amount be transferred to All Children’s. Charity receives a nice gift and you avoid any additional tax and satisfy your RMD for the year.

MAKE A MAJOR GIFT

Perhaps you are considering your tax planning goals and would like to make a major gift to charity. Like many individuals, your IRA may be the largest asset in your estate. Your CPA may be looking for ways to save taxes. By making an IRA charitable rollover gift of up to $100,000, you can reach your goal of helping charity in a significant way and reducing your taxable income.

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BY MARIA BENARDIS

id you know that the word diet derives from the ancient Greek “diaita” meaning “the way of life?” In Ancient Greece, a diet was about good health—not radical weight loss programs. As was inscribed on the Temple of Delphi; “Everything in moderation” and “nothing in excess.”

Recipe The Mediterranean diet is based on eating everything in moderation and to “let food be thy medicine and medicine thy food” —Hippocrates. The Mediterranean diet is high in fruit and vegetables, legumes, unrefined cereals, dairy products (mainly goat’s and sheep’s cheese and yogurt) and olive oil.

Fish and poultry are consumed in low to moderate quantities and meat is eaten only occasionally. This diet focuses on a high healthy fat intake (olive oil, nuts and seeds) and a low intake of unhealthy fats (animal fats). Their intake of high energy food such as fruit and vegetables is greater than the intake of low energy foods such as meat, fish and poultry. In addition to a healthy diet, it is important to follow the wisdom of Hippocrates the Father of Medicine and include some fermented foods or a probiotic for good gut health. Hippocrates believed that most disease began in the gut and in ancient times doctors prescribed sour milk, yogurt, apple cider vinegar and pickles for good digestion. Another important eating practice for good health and longevity is to eat with peace, calm and joy.

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ear Marci, My mother has difficulty leaving her home and needs skilled care. What types of home health care does Medicare cover? —Gretchen Dear Gretchen, if your mother meets certain requirements, Medicare may cover the following home health services:

• Skilled nursing services, such as tube feedings and wound care

• Skilled therapy services, such as physical therapy and speech therapy • Home health aide services, such as help bathing or dressing

• Medical social services ordered by a doctor to help with social and emotional concerns related to an illness • Medical supplies, such as wound dressings

• Durable medical equipment Medicare will only pay for the home health services listed above if Lifestyles After 50 • January 2014 • page 18

= 4 Tbsp olive oil 2 leeks, white part only, thinly sliced 2 lbs carrots, peeled and chopped 3 stalks celery, thinly chopped 4 c vegetable or chicken stock 1 c flat-leaf parsley, plus 2 Tbsp for garnish 2 tsp chopped thyme leaves 1–2 tsp ground cumin Sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste 6 Tbsp Greek-style yogurt for garnish (optional)

1. Heat the olive oil. Add leek, carrot and celery; cook uncovered 5–8 min. or until the vegetables start to soften. 2. Add stock and spices and mix well. Cover and simmer 20–25 minutes or until the carrots are very tender. Remove from heat; cool slightly. 3. Process vegetables in food processor or blender and until smooth. Heat through and serve with yogurt and parsley garnish.

your mother is homebound (i.e. it is extremely difficult for her to leave her home and she requires help to do so) and has a need for skilled nursing care or skilled therapy services. Skilled care is when the care can only be provided by a licensed nurse or therapist. Your mother must also have a faceto-face visit with a health care professional within 60 days before she gets home care or 30 days after she receives care. Her doctor must sign a home health certification confirming that she has had this visit and that she qualifies for home care because she is homebound and needs skilled care. Keep in mind that her doctor will need to approve her plan of care every 60 days. Lastly, Medicare will cover home health care if your mother receives certified care from a Medicare-certified home health agency (HHA). Visit medicare.gov or call 800-MEDICARE to locate Medicare-certified home health agencies. —Marci

Facts About Parkinson’ s Disease P

arkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement and may cause shaking, muscle stiffness, slowing of movement, impaired balance or other symptoms. It impacts about 1 in 200 people. Five things every person should know about Parkinson’s disease:

• Genes are to blame in a small number of people, but for most the cause of Parkinson’s disease is unknown. • The diagnosis is based on symptoms and signs. There is no blood test to diagnose it, although researchers are working With the right medications, a to develop a healthy diet and exercise regimen, people with Parkinson’s disease test to detect the • People with disease years may live 20 years or longer. Parkinson’s disease before it presents. are usually diagnosed in their 60s, and risk increases with • Parkinson’s disease can shorten age. Early onset, such as Michael lifespan mainly due to swallowing J. Fox’s, is uncommon. problems with pneumonia or injuries from falling. Measures • With the right medications, a can be taken to prevent this from healthy diet and exercise regimen, happening or reduce occurrances. people with Parkinson’s disease may live 20 years or longer. Information from Mayo Clinic.

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Listen To Advice From the Pros

ometimes good advice comes in a very blunt manner. In November, author, poet and Civil Rights activist Dr. Maya Angelou told a packed auditorium at Wake Forest University that the best way to understand others is to “keep your mouth shut and listen.” Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, Director of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African Art, said the Golden Rule is a good place to start. (The Golden Rule from Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 7:12 is “Do to others what you want them to do to you.”)

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“In every one of the major religions or faith communities in the world, there is that idea. It must be because it’s so powerful,” Cole said, citing the examples from the Koran and Native American traditions. “It seems so simple—and it is. But when we treat others simply as we wish to be treated, it is the most revolutionary act a human being can commit.” Maya Angelou is famous for saying, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

If you are having recurring abdominal pain, you should see a doctor immediately. This kind of discomfort can be a symptom of a serious ailment. However, if you’re talking about the kind of stomach aches we all get occasionally, there are some things you can do to prevent them. • Eat small meals more frequently. • Make sure that your meals are well-balanced and high in fiber. • Drink plenty of water each day. • Exercise regularly. • Limit foods that produce gas. The following are gas-generating foods: • Legumes, especially dried beans and peas, baked beans, soy beans, lima beans. • Dairy products such as milk, ice cream, cheese. • Vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cucumbers, sauerkraut, kohlrabi, asparagus, potatoes, rutabaga, turnips, radishes, onions. • Fruits such as prunes, apricots, apples, raisins, bananas. • Foods containing wheat such as cereals, breads and pastries. • Fatty foods such as fried chicken and anything in cream sauces and gravies. •Any carbonated beverage. Abdominal pain is often caused by overeating. Sometimes an infection is responsible. But pain may be a symptom of something that requires emergency treatment; there are quite a few organs in your abdominal area. The location of the pain is informative to your doctor. Pain near your navel can be a sign of appendicitis or something wrong in your small intestine. Stomach problems are found in the upper middle section of the abdomen.

Persistent pain in this area may also signal a problem with your gallbladder, pancreas or the upper part of your small intestine. It’s unusual to feel pain in the upper left abdomen. Pain in this area may be caused by a problem in the colon, stomach, spleen or pancreas. Intense pain in the upper right abdomen is often related to inflammation of the gallbladder. Pain in the lower middle abdomen may be caused by the colon. Women with pelvic inflammatory disease or a urinary tract infection may experience pain in this area. The lower right abdomen is where inflammation of the colon may cause pain. Appendicitis pain may also spread to this region. If you feel pain in the lower left abdomen, you usually have a problem at the end of the colon. Don’t rely on self-diagnosis based upon these pain guidelines. Abdominal pain has a way of moving around. For example, gallbladder pain can move to your right shoulder. And, abdominal pain can be caused by the lungs and heart. Or, it may be caused by muscle strain. The following are some of the danger signs associated with abdominal pain. If you experience any of the following, get immediate medical attention: • Sudden and sharp pain • Pain that radiates to your chest, neck or shoulder • Severe, recurrent or persistent pain • Pain that worsens • Vomiting blood • Blood in your stool • A swollen and tender abdomen • Shortness of breath • Dizziness • High fever If you would like to read more columns, you can order a copy of “How To Be A Healthy Geezer” at www.healthygeezer.com. All Rights Reserved © 2013 by Fred Cicetti.

Woman Speaks Out About Husband’s Pulmonary Stem Cell Therapy June, Terry Jo and Jack went on a cruise to Alaska. “It just about did his past year has him in,” Terry Jo said. brought husband “He could walk to and and wife, Jack and Terry Jo Gile, much to be from the dining room and to and from the thankful for. Jack suffers entertainment venue, but from chronic obstructive it was a real struggle. He pulmonary disease couldn’t even do some (COPD), a progressive Jack & Terry Jo Gile of the shore excursions form of lung disease characterized by coughing, wheezing, because they required walking and it was too difficult for him…it almost and shortness of breath. As you can killed him.” imagine, living with COPD not only Terry Jo and Jack knew it was time takes a toll on an individual’s overall to explore other treatment options health, but also impacts his or her for his COPD. Upon learning about quality of life and relationships with Lung Institute, a stem cell treatment family and friends. provider specializing in pulmonary Many times, we hear treatment conditions located in Tampa, FL, they stories told from the perspective of the patient, but this time we wanted to decided to take the two hour drive from their home in North Fort Myers, bring you Jack’s story told from the FL to learn more. view of his dedicated wife and breast “We actually came and interviewed cancer fighter, Terry Jo. This past

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Exercise: To Gym or Not to Gym F

or some people, exercise isn’t really exercise unless it takes place in a gym. For others, the very idea of hanging out with “gym rats” is aversive. Putting aside one’s stereotypes and traumatic teenage years, there are pros and cons to both approaches.

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• Structure. Gyms have the equipment that will help you meet your goals. Machines are calibrated to guide you through specific, planned increases in difficulty levels, allowing you to track your progress more effectively. Routines and classes are designed to work specific muscle groups, in sequences that optimize results. We’re less likely to slack off or skip steps if there’s clear path to follow. • Commitment. For some, the idea of not wasting money is very motivating. Given the substantial

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notwithstanding). Exercising on your own is virtually free. Check out American Senior Fitness Association website at seniorfitness.net. • Time and place your choice. To the degree that your exercise routines are “portable,” you’ll be more likely to stay with them, which is important if you travel frequently. If you opt for a gym, you are constrained by location and hours plus the travel time. So, which will it be? From “How to Age in Place,” by Languirand and Bornstein.

If you join a gym, think about these • Do some recon. Google the club’s name with “complaint” after it. If a list of grievances pops up as long as your leg, you might want to think twice about joining.

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-cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular and widely available as the use of regular cigarettes drops. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that e-cigarette use by children doubled from 2011 and 2012. The health effects of e-cigarettes have not been effectively studied and the ingredients have little or no regulation. Electronic cigarettes, often called ecigarettes, are battery-operated devices that provide inhaled doses of a vaporized solution of either propylene glycol or vegetable glycerin along with liquid nicotine. An atomizer heats the solution into a vapor that can be inhaled. The process, referred to as “vaping,” creates a vapor cloud that resembles cigarette smoke. Some liquids contain flavoring, making them more appealing to users.

The health effects of e-cigarettes have not been effectively studied and the ingredients have little or no regulation. “As of right now, there is no longterm safety data showing the impact of repeated inhalation of propylene glycol or vegetable glycerin on lung tissue,” cautions Jon Ebbert, M.D., associate director at Mayo Clinic’s Nicotine Dependence Center. “There is some short-term data suggesting that e-cigarettes may cause airway irritation, but until we have long-term safety data, we are not recommending e-cigarettes for use among cigarette smokers to help people stop smoking.”

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A New Year Prayer For the Elderly God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, The good fortune to run into the ones that I do, And the eyesight to tell the difference.

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Dear Lord, So far this year I’ve done well. I haven’t gossiped, I haven’t lost my temper, I haven’t been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or overindulgent. I’m very thankful for that. But in a few minutes, Lord, I’m going to get out of bed, and from then on I’m probably going to need a lot more help. Amen.

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In the grid below, twenty answers can be found that fit the category for today. Circle each answer that you find and list it in the space provided at the right of the grid. Answers can be found in all directions – forwards, backwards, horizontally, vertically and diagonally. An example is given to get you started. Can you find the twenty answers in this puzzle?

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