Lifestyles After 50 Florida Edition, May 2020

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Caring, Caretaking, Taking Care in May The month of May holds many promises such as those spring flowers that April’s rain promised us, more sunshine, and a smooth transition into summer.

May also houses two celebrated days and themes, one of which is Mother’s Day. As we know, this holiday is an entire day designated to honor those who raised us, biologically or not. It's a day intended for recognizing the supreme sacrifice mothers make for those around them, both children and other family members. First established in 1908, this internationally recognized holiday is a staple in our society. From Hallmark to Hollywood, Mother’s Day is an event that allows us to congregate and thank the moms in our life for all they have done and continue to do.

The other theme May brings is that of Older American’s Month. This year, the topic for this overarching theme is “make your mark”. According to the Older American’s website (acl. gov/oam/2020/older-americansmonth-2020), this specific theme, “was selected to encourage and celebrate countless contributions that older adults make to our communities”.

Not just is Older American’s Month for our seniors, but it also functions as a way to present caregivers and caring family members with the recognition they deserve for lending the support our older Americans need.

These two May themes go hand-in-hand; as we recognize and honor mothers for their efforts and selflessness, we can do the same for the seniors in our community. Often, these themes overlap, making it all the easier to observe.

As our mothers begin to age, they join the growing

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community of seniors that enrich our lives through their teachings and unique experiences.

As with honoring older Americans and mothers in a similar light, caretaking and motherhood share characteristics in how caretakers and mothers can (and often) share the same body, hold themselves the same way and carry out the same level of care. Both are jobs in themselves that require hard work and dedication which tend to be overlooked.

And for many people, they find themselves caring for their mother the same way she did for them during their younger years. The circle of life calls for a rolereversal in which we begin to see and understand the lengths to which our mothers went to provide for us and ensure our comfort.

So, take this month to thank a mother or caregiver you know for their sacrifice as we honor our senior citizens to the same degree. Let them know that they’re appreciated and exalted in our community.

And to our readers, many of whom find their center at the intersectionality of motherhood, caregiving, and senior status, thank you for all that you do. Be sure to thank yourself in the way of taking care of your health, both mental and physical. Enjoy your time with friends and family and we’ll see you in June.

Rebecca

Rebecca Fending, Editor

Stay healthy and we’ll see you in June!

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Caring, Caretaking, Taking Care in May BY: REBECCA FENDING The month of May holds many promises such as those spring flowers that April’s rain promised us, more sunshine, and a smooth transition into summer.

May also houses two celebrated days and themes, one of which is Mother’s Day. As we know, this holiday is an entire day designated to honor those who raised us, biologically or not. It's a day intended for recognizing the supreme sacrifice mothers make for those around them, both children and other family members. First established in 1908, this internationally recognized holiday is a staple in our society. From Hallmark to Hollywood, Mother’s Day is an event that allows us to congregate and thank the moms in our life for all they have done and continue to do.

The other theme May brings is that of Older American’s Month. This year, the topic for this overarching theme is “make your mark”. According to the Older American’s website (acl.gov/oam/2020/older-americans-month-2020), this specific theme, “was selected to encourage and celebrate countless contributions that older adults make to our communities”. Not just is Older American’s Month for our seniors, but it also functions as a way to present caregivers and caring family members with the recognition they deserve for lending the support our older Americans need.

These two May themes go hand-in-hand; as we recognize and honor mothers for their efforts and selflessness, we can do the same for the seniors in our community. Often, these themes overlap, making it all the easier to observe.

As our mothers begin to age, they join the growing community of seniors that enrich our lives through their teachings and unique experiences.

As with honoring older Americans and mothers in a similar light, caretaking and motherhood share characteristics in how caretakers and mothers can (and often) share the same body, hold themselves the same way and carry out the same level of care. Both are jobs in themselves that require hard work and dedication which tend to be overlooked.

And for many people, they find themselves caring for their mother the same way she did for them during their younger years. The circle of life calls for a role-reversal in which we begin to see and understand the lengths to which our mothers went to provide for us and ensure our comfort.

So, take this month to thank a mother or caregiver you know for their sacrifice as we honor our senior citizens to the same degree. Let them know that they’re appreciated and exalted in our community.

And to our readers, many of whom find their center at the intersectionality of motherhood, caregiving, and senior status, thank you for all that you do. Be sure to thank yourself in the way of taking care of your health, both mental and physical. Enjoy your time with friends and family and we’ll see you in June.

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These Uncertain Times Hopefully, by the time you read this, COVID-19 will have become history. During the initial outbreak, I had three strikes against me concerning susceptibility: my age, my heart, and my diabetes, yet I never did enter panic mode. I did, however, take reasonable and responsible precautions. While I was a young boy, my parents actually taught me to wash my hands, and I’ve been doing it ever since.

The new media phrase du jour “these uncertain times” was pure overkill, I got sick of it very quickly, and if I ever hear it again, I’ll probably scream out loud (in a manly way, of course). I knew the definition of “epidemic”, but I wasn’t sure of “pandemic”, but with Siri’s help, I learned that it had nothing to do with the decimation of the Panda Bear population.

There were never any doubts of my emerging from the ordeal victoriously. After all, I survived “Boogie Fever”, the “Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu”, AND Disco, for that matter.

COVID-19 was scary for some, and eye-opening for most of us.

We learned self-reliance, and that all calamities trigger toilet-paper shortages. We learned that most daytime television consists of boring, insipid, intellectually shallow programming.

This past March 14th, my wife and I experienced our last social gathering before the onslaught of the Evil Bug. It was at a farmers’ market where my wife sells hand-made jewelry. I insisted that she use hand-sanitizer every time money was exchanged. I also voluntarily dismantled my kissing booth before being asked. It took an hour for police to quell the mob of angry, protesting women.

The self-quarantine that followed was tolerable. We had coffee, chocolate, wine, books, and each other. We were absolutely fine. When we first became “an item” my future bride told me that she would be perfectly content to be stranded alone with me on a desert island “forever and fifteen minutes”.

The quarantine put her to the test. I tried to make it easier for her by devoting time to doing the chores and projects that I told her six months prior: “I’ll do that as soon as I get a chance.”

I also did extensive research for my upcoming book, “1001 Ways to Doctor Instant Ramen noodle cups.”

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Learning While Sheltering BY: JAN LARRAINE COX This COVID-19 experience we are sheltering through can have a calming effect on us, but only if we let it. There are many new ways we can appreciate each other from a safe distance while learning more about ourselves through this unexpected circumstance.

I learned one of my retired neighbors, Terry Finestein, 54, moved to Clearwater from Los Angeles in 2017. He lives with his nonagenarian mom Shirley, 92, helping her as she needs assistance with household tasks, while encouraging her to stay as active and independent as possible.

In addition, Terry is normally a dedicated volunteer caseworker at two vital charities in St. Petersburg: Daystar Life Center and CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse).

DayStar dovetails with Feeding Tampa Bay, providing produce to local food pantries by collecting groceries and expired food that the pantries can then distribute to those in need. There are many needs right now. Donate or volunteer at www. feedingtampabay.org or www.Daystarlife.com.

Terry also volunteers at CASA which serves both men and women of all ages and ethnicities who are victims of abuse. Their current 24/7 domestic violence hotline is 727-895-4912; their motto is “stand up to silence”.

During the pandemic, the conditions for abuse are unfortunately exacerbated.

Many don’t know that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men are victims of domestic violence. At the same time, too many children are exposed to this violence, mainly as eyewitnesses.

This organization normally challenges violence through emergency shelter, youth programming, economic empowerment programs, justice advocacy, intervention and support groups. To volunteer or donate contact www.casa-stpete.org While we are safely sheltering in place in our homes, many have picked up the crafts they had placed on a shelf in the closet. Time now to finish these projects or start a new one!

My own mother, Mary, was a prolific quilter, re-using cotton from such various sources as remnants, old jeans, flowered shirts, sheets and pillow cases with little patterns or solids.

Undoubtedly, there are plenty of such resources in your own home right now that you could put to work in a quilt project! Mom started out in high school as an avid art student who progressed to become a resourceful homemaker. She also braided rugs out of wool coats she scored in Ohio thrift shops, stenciled early American patterns on serving trays and made matching clothes for us kids and all our dolls!

“Complete Home Crafts” and “Crafting: The 300 Best Crafts of All Time” are books you can order online. They will point you toward projects to work on with your family, who will be inspired into creativity this spring. Fabric covered journals, glitter decorated jars, easy bandana bracelets and decoupage will get you all launched on lifelong home decorating!

More contemplative during the lockdown, I relate with new appreciation to our local ducks and roseate spoonbills in my daily walk. I love to share my photography on Facebook while following their jaunts around the property.

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Bagel Sunday Minutes before we humans begin to stir, the dogs know. They’re pacing the floor instead of patiently lying around like every other morning, waiting for signs the day has officially begun.

When it’s my husband, and not I, who’s the first to respond and plant two feet on the floor, they’re certain. It’s Sunday! My old, arthritic yellow Labrador retrievers begin leaping with joy.

I scrutinize my bedroom for evidence that they know something is different. The clock reads seven, the time we awaken every morning.

The same amount of light slips between the draperies covering our eastfacing windows. There are no unusual sounds; no church bells ringing.

And yet, they know.

They follow him to the bathroom, then back to the bedroom, so closely he’s barely able to pull up his pants or tie his shoes. Droplets of saliva on the floor are evidence of their anticipation. Finally, he’s ready and the dialogue begins.

“Davie, Bette, do you know what day this is?

It’s Sunday. It’s bagel day. Come on, let’s go get a bagel!”

Amid unbridled excitement and a flurry of dog fur, the three march from the bedroom, down the stairs, and into the car to carry out their mission: bring home the Sunday bagels, and eat one along the way.

Over the years, knowledge of our Sunday ritual has spread among friends and family.

Golf buddies know better than to invite my husband for an early tee time. Brunch is out of the question. We’re gently mocked, but I sense a degree of envy. We’ve succeeded in creating a bit of fun that’s guaranteed to provide a good laugh.

Our grandchildren, when they visit, become part of the Sunday practice.

Up early, they catch Papa just as he and the dogs are about to leave, and place their orders. We bask in their participation and their innocent acceptance of Bagel Day as a completely normal phenomenon. I like to think we’re giving them a precious memory. One day when they’re grown and we’re no longer here, they will undoubtedly eat a bagel.

They’ll think of their grandfather driving off in the car each week with Bette and Davis in the back, because these dogs know unquestionably that it’s Bagel Sunday.

In memory of our beloved Labs, who no doubt lived to ripe old ages due to sharing a bagel every Sunday.

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Make Mother’s Day Memorable M

other’s Day brings families together in honor or remembrance of a beloved motherly figure in the family. With this may come the pressure to get Mother’s Day “right” by choosing a great gift, a fantastic meal, and a perfect day. However, you can combine these elements with any with these unique and original gift ideas. Often times, homemade gifts mean more to our loved ones than purchased presents. Personalized gifts and activities can exemplify your care and appreciation to the recipient.

Frame a Photo

One of the best (and relatively inexpensive) gift ideas for Mother’s Day is framing a photograph for them. Gifting a framed picture is a great gesture because it’s not only a great sentiment towards family, but it’s something most people typically don’t bother to do for themselves nowadays. With technology and social media, we tend to forget that it’s still nice to have a physical copy of those images that are dear to our heart.

A Mother’s Day Feast

Another excellent Mother’s Day idea is to cook a meal for the whole family to gather around. Moms are typically the ones who do all of the cooking and cleaning year-round, so treating the mothers in your life to their favorite meal is a great way show your gratitude (and show off your kitchen skills!).

Whether it’s breakfast for supper or supper for lunch, treat the mom in your life to your culinary gift.

The Pampered Mom

Every mom could use pampering from time to time, whether it be in the way of a facemask or a pedicure. Treat Mom to a surprise salon appointment or put together a customized selfcare basket filled with body and bath products to gift her. After a long day or week, there’s nothing more rejuvenating than a relaxing bath in solitude.

Homemade Candles

What woman doesn’t love candles? Making your own candle to gift her is a perfect way to find a new hobby and impress your mom. Candles are simple to customize and even easier to make. You can choose the wax type, dye color, and scent to perfectly match her preferences.

Baked Clay Treasures

This is one gift idea I've executed and it was a hit! Forming and baking polymer clay into jewelry, trinket dishes, or coasters is a simple and fun gift for the women in your life. Accent the pieces with paint to make them pop even more!

These ideas are sure to be a great plan for this Mother’s Day, but be sure to show her the same love and appreciation every day. Plan a monthly outing to the nail salon to spend time with your mother, daughter, or granddaughter. Have a weekly phone call or lunch to catch up, check in, and express their worth in your life. Let the mom in your life know how much you support her.

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It’s hard to imagine a million-selling 1970 song opening with the voices of a second-grade class singing, Jesus loves the little children, all the little children of the world Red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight Jesus loves the little children of the world...

Yet, that’s precisely what happened with a man who gained renown during the 1960s for recording clever novelty ditties.

Ray Stevens began life as Harold Ray Ragsdale in 1939 in Clarkdale, Georgia.

During his childhood, he was influenced by music from the family radio and from 45s blasting from the jukebox at the local swimming pool where Stevens and his pals spent their summers. From the time he began taking piano lessons at age seven, he knew that he would follow music as his career path—nothing else interested him.

After graduation from high school, Stevens enrolled at Georgia State University where he studied classical piano and music theory. However, he dropped out during his junior year after being offered a contract with Mercury Records as a pianist arranger and a recording artist. (He had quite a fine voice.) What followed was a series of catchy novelty and radio-friendly original singles such as “Ahab

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In 1970, pop singer Andy Williams launched the Barnaby record label, and Stevens became its first artist after he had won praise singing on Williams’ NBCTV variety telecast. The Georgian was also offered The Ray Stevens Show as a summer replacement broadcast.

“I needed a very special tune for the program,” Stevens recalled on mybestyears. com. “I went down in my basement for about three days. I had crumpled paper all over the place. And suddenly the idea for the song came to me. I wrote it in maybe 45 minutes. It was a very special song and one that a lot of people still remember and sing along with when I do it in shows.”

He recruited his two daughters and the second-grade class at Nashville’s Oak Hill Elementary School to introduce his creation, which segued into Stevens’s uplifting melody that included such significant lyrics as, We shouldn’t care about the length of his hair Or the color of his skin

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May is the month that we honor our beloved elders who have contributed so much to our society. We also give thanks to the many caretakers who have given so selflessly of their own time, money, and efforts. Therefore, I recommend two books that address such topics: BARBARA BUSH’S PEARLS OF WISDOM: LITTLE PIECES OF ADVICE THAT GO A LONG WAY, edited by Jean Becker

When an attendee at First Lady Barbara Bush’s talk at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC in 1991 why she didn’t dye her hair, her response was, “I like it this way,” and I’ve loved her ever since. This book, an instant New York Times bestseller, is a collection of her best advice to family, friends, staff, heads of state, and even Supreme Court Justices about what to wear, what to say or not say, and how to live your life. Why was she such an expert? As she said, “In 80 years of living, I have survived six children, 17 grandchildren, six wars, a book by Kitty Kelley, two presidents, two governors, big Election Day wins and big Election Day losses, and 61 years of marriage to a husband who keeps jumping out of perfectly good airplanes. So, it’s just possible that along the way, I’ve learned a thing or two.” Jean Becker, the book’s editor, carefully curated Mrs. Bush’s words of wisdom, and all proceeds from the book are donated to the Literacy Foundation.

So, as America faces the current pandemic, is it any wonder that I cried while reading the advice she offered citizens following 9/11: “The best thing we can do right now is get back to some sense of normalcy, to get back to the business of living our lives. It’s what’s best for each of us personally, and it’s what’s best for the country. If we stay home and lock our doors, then we will lose even more than what we’ve already lost.”

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COOK LIKE A COUNTRY One great way to mentally transport you and shake up your usual meals is by making cuisine specific to the region. Say you’d love to visit France but can’t fly there, make some ratatouille to transform your kitchen and consume your daily vegetables. Would you rather visit somewhere in the States? Try grilling Mississippi-style ribs with a homemade barbecue sauce. No matter where you’d like to go, there’s a recipe online for a dish native to the area.

MOVE WITH A MOVIE Films already whisk us away to another time and place, but geographically or culturally themed movies do an especially great job at this. An example of a franchise that does an excellent job of this is the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Based in J. R. R. Tolkien’s “Middle Earth”, these movies were filmed in New Zealand’s stunning landscape. Not only will the expertly crafted plot line and fantasy world mesmerize you, but the scenery will as well.

GO ABROAD WITH AR: Another fun way to feel like you’re traveling from the comfort of your home is by hosting a themed art night for either yourself or the other members of your household. This can be anything from painting the Leaning Tower of Pisa while sipping Prosecco or Casavecchia, sketching out the Andes after eating Venezuela’s customary arepas, or writing a story based in Barcelona while listening to Joan Manuel Serrat. Out of all the options, art can be the most therapeutic during a time of great stress.

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Serious Business of Melanoma BY: KATHY MEGYERI

The brilliant sun here in Florida draws thousands of people each year to our state and we love it, but please heed this warning from a worried wife who just saw her husband through a serious health scare. We have yearly, insurancecovered body scans for melanoma, and we are not avid sun worshippers at all.

However, most of our friends don’t consider skin cancer to be a threat, ignore any changes in size and color of moles, and in one case as a neighbor said, “I really don’t want to know if there’s anything wrong!” Listen to our story:

About three months ago, my husband Les noticed a speck of blood each time he shaved over a pinprick of a mark on his right cheek. Les didn’t even think to mention the spot during our body scans, but the dermatologist immediately noticed something amiss and took a skin sample for a biopsy. Shockingly, it came back positive as a cancerous melanoma and surgery was scheduled for a week later. The surgeon performed Mohs micrographic removal, named after the technique developed by Fredric E. Mohs in the 1930s. It’s a precise technique used to treat skin cancer in which thin layers of cancer-containing skin are progressively removed and examined until only cancer-free tissue remains. Depending on the size, the wound may take up to four to six weeks to heal and may leave scar tissue. Now, three weeks after surgery, Les’ stitches have been removed and the remaining scar can be reconstructed or left to heal on its own. No skin grafts, laser treatments or plastic surgery are needed.

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In light of the current pandemic, Rookery Bay is hosting online lessons and activities through their Virtual Education Programming. The virtual program features a new weekly theme with daily videos, tours and activities. These features can be accessed through the Rookery Bay Facebook page. The weekly themes for May are “Fish of Rookery Bay Research Reserve” from May 3 through 8, “Marine Invertebrates” from May 10 through 15 and “Coastal Resilience” from May 17 through 22.

Rookery Bay plans to resume all in-person activities and tours starting on June 8 with a photography course. One featured event will be held on June 13, when the Reserve will hold a painting class where you can learn how to paint the different fish that inhabit Rookery Bay. From 9:30 am to noon for $60 with all materials included, Jan Deswik, a local experienced artist, will instruct you on how to best capture the qualities of fish life through watercolors.

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More than one million Americans live with melanoma. Skin cells are damaged when exposed to UV ultraviolet light present in both sun and tanning beds. The rates are higher in men due to lower use of sun protection.

The statistics are staggering. Melanomas are diagnosed 192,000 times a year in the U.S. and claim 9,000 lives. People with fair complexions, blue eyes, freckles or a family history of skin cancer are especially susceptible to the cancer-inducing rays of sunlight. According to our dermatologist, the number of cases increases with age. Dr. David Johe of St. Mary’s, PA, cautions, “Melanoma is the worst skin cancer a patient can have. It can spread through both the bloodstream and the lymphatic system to distant organs. Take this subject seriously.” Need we say more?

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Since the coronavirus crisis began, TFO’s musicians have shared short performance videos straight from their homes to yours via Facebook, Instagram and Youtube. The orchestra’s 67 full-time professional musicians live, play and teach in Tampa Bay as an integral part of the community, and they are keeping the music going to provide comfort, joy and hope when we need it most. TFO at Home collects all 20 – and counting – videos into one place. New videos are posted every day.

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Live recordings of TFO concerts are airing for free at 7 pm every Thursday at WSMR 89.1 and 103.9 FM radio and streaming online at WSMR.org, thanks to TFO’s partnership with the station. Rebroadcasts are available on demand for 45 days after the airdate. All links and a schedule are at TFO at Home.

The website provides links to a trove of virtual learning resources from TFO’s Teaching Artists, who normally would split their time between performing on stage with TFO and instructing in Pinellas classrooms. Strings teachers and students can get tips on practicing and technique, including scales, sight reading worksheets and other exercises.

The Florida Orchestra has canceled concerts to help fight the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community. Updates, including how to donate unused tickets back to TFO and other frequently asked questions, are available at FloridaOrchestra. org.

Spend time with TFO at Home The coronavirus has canceled concerts, but The Florida Orchestra is keeping the music going with TFO at Home.

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