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Vol. 24 • August 2013

It’s No Fish Tale

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Dear Husband Says, “Please, Throw Me in That Briar Patch!”

Dear Readers,

hen Dear Husband and I used to discuss travel plans, he always made it clear that he wasn’t interested Janice Doyle, in staying in a B&B. Editor Before we met five years ago, his experience with bed and breakfasts had not been pleasant. He would say, “Don’t throw me in that briar patch” and he didn’t mean it the way Brer Rabbit meant it in the old story. Brer Rabbit WANTED to be in the briar patch—Dear Husband did not. Remember Joel Chandler Harris’s Uncle Remus story where Brer Rabbit is a trickster being pursued by Brer Fox. Brer Rabbit tricks that old fox and gets what he wants in ﬁne fashion when he gets thrown into the briar patch—precisely where he wants to be because it is his home. Dear Husband’s history Consider DH’s history with B&Bs which are supposed to be homey, comfy places to stay with beautiful breakfasts in the morning. At a $175 a night B&B in Scottsdale, Arizona, the toast DH requested was delivered to him carried from the kitchen between the thumb and foreﬁnger of the cook and dropped onto his plate of food. Then there was the B&B where there was a constant banging outside on the

DH’s friend also found a B&B which advertised rooms “overlooking the beautiful gardens.” The weeds were waist high. The house phone rang in the middle of the night, reverberating throughout the house. Then there were seven… more…separate…calls. After he and I married I convinced him we should try an old sea captain’s house where the breakfast was hyped on the website as being “the best on Cape Cod.” No! Tell him it isn’t so! Choose your own cellophane wrapped mufﬁns, individual yogurt cartons, etc. etc. etc.

The Magnolia Plantation Inn, Gainesville

ﬁrst night of a stay. He was told the next day it was construction next door. During the second night, DH dressed and went to check the source of the banging only to discover a gate to the B&B property’s pool was hanging loose and blowing in the wind. What about the B&B in north Florida which had one cook and server for the seven guests? First she cooked seven strips of bacon and went around the table putting one strip on each guest’s plate. Then she went to the kitchen and came back after several minutes to deliver each guest a slice of cantaloupe. Eggs for seven people take what – maybe 10 minutes to scramble, before walking around the table spooning a serving to each guest. Oh, and then she made the toast. I imagine DH’s inner scream: “Hampton Inn, where are you? This is not the gourmet breakfast on your website!”

The happily ever after part And then, ah, the bliss of it all. We stayed in the Magnolia Plantation Inn in Gainesville. Cindy and Joe Montalto have set the standard so high, we may be afraid to try any other B&B again. It is enough. B&Bs can be, as DH remarked “…authentic. This one is the real deal.” And it is, because Joe and Cindy are the real deal. They’re in it because they love people ﬁrst and foremost. Their love for the house, its history, the cooking, the decorating, and all the other parts come after that. Just throw us in Magnolia Plantation Inn briar patch any old time! It’s like home, Brer Rabbit. (See travel story inside for more.)

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Navigating Through Troubled Times BY KELSIE CORRY, RN, BSN

Lung Cancer Patient Navigator, Blake Medical Center

hen people ask what I do as a patient care navigator at Blake Medical Center, my quick answer often is “I hold hands.” That may not seem like very important work, but trust me, for those facing a possible lung cancer diagnosis, or in the midst of treatment, there’s no more important part of my job. I am one of two patient care navigators at Blake—the other navigator helps breast cancer patients. Our mission is to partner with the patients and their families to help them “navigate” what sometimes seems like a daunting maze of tests, appointments, insurance, payment systems, information overload and treatment options. We typically accompany patients at their initial biopsy. If they need to begin treatment, we are there for their appointments, answering any

questions, serving as the emotional toll of a a liaison with their life-threatening disease. doctors and helping I am proud to say them with the difficult the doctors and other conversations with their medical professionals families about their at Blake understand and diagnosis and treatment. appreciate the work I I have a pretty good do. One of our thoracic idea what they are going surgeons has told me through. My greattime and again how grandmother died from much of a positive diflung cancer, providing ference I have made in me a perspective on the the lives of his patients challenge and complexand their families. Kelsie Corry, RN, BSN ity that accompanies Ultimately, my goal diagnosing and treating the disease. every day is to help lessen the fear And prior to this position, I worked and confusion that accompanies for several years as an oncology a cancer diagnosis. Most of my nurse. That experience underscored patients are surprised to learn I will for me the true value of a patient be with them every step of the way. navigator role. Nurses and doctors are Yet they soon come to appreciate often working so hard on the medical my presence and support. I have aspects of cancer treatment that there celebrated with patients when a is little time for them to help patients biopsy came back negative or a navigate the process—or deal with treatment delivers good results.

And I have cried with them as they heard the words “you have cancer.” Of course, the most difficult part of my job is when one of my patients loses his or her battle with cancer. It’s heartbreaking, but I feel honored and humbled to be by their side until their journey ends. Recently, a 42-year-old mom I was partnered with passed away. I was with her to the end and wept with her family at her funeral. Later, I received a note from her father. “Kelsie,” he wrote. “I just want you to know our whole family appreciates what you have done. You are a true angel.” It feels good to be called an angel. In reality, though, patient navigators like me are just people who care deeply about patients and their families—and want them to have the best experience possible during one of the most difficult times of their lives. So, yes, I hold hands for a living. And I wouldn’t trade my job for anything in the world.

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The Sunglasses That Helped Define The Style Of The ‘60s Are Back W hen it comes to the “Swingin’ ‘60s,” few objects are as iconic as sunglasses. Recently, the brand that helped define the style of the era—Polaroid Polarized Sunglasses—has returned to the U.S. While looking good in sunglasses may not be that difficult, seeing clearly when looking through a pair of sunglasses can be another matter. That’s because not all sunglasses can reduce the glare when sunlight reflects off of surfaces such as water, snow or glass. Glare makes it difficult to see clearly because the light hurts the eye and obscures details that may be hidden behind it. Polarized sunglasses are designed to filter out some or all of the

“Cool Ray” sunglasses, 1950s

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glare, allowing the wearer to see with comfort and without potential eyestrain. “While many are very familiar with the Polaroid instamatic camera, which was introduced in 1948, few are familiar with the fact that its inventor, Dr. Edwin Land, developed the technology for polarized lenses almost 10 years prior and began selling the first commercially sold polarized sunglasses in 1937 when he formed the Polaroid Corporation,” said Eden Wexler, trend expert for the SOLSTICE Sunglasses. “Polaroid Sunglasses have a rich and iconic history, and today, it is one of the top four global sunglass brands in Europe, selling over 4 million pairs of polarized sunglasses in over 80

“Aviator-style” sunglasses, 1970s

countries,” Wexler added. The new line, which features Polaroid UltraSight lenses, ranges from $60 – $98, with a higher-end Polaroid Plus line at $140. Other interesting facts about the brand: • Dr. Edwin Land created the name for the company and polarized lenses from the words “Polarizing Celluloid” to emphasize the company’s focus on polarized lens technology and sunglasses. • Land is also credited with developing the first 3-D movie glasses in 1939 and goggles for the U.S. Air Force in the ‘40s worn by the likes of Gen. Patton. In 1950, Polaroid Eyewear introduced their Cool Ray sunglass generation,

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17 Million Women Can’t Be Wrong: Fishing Is For Women, Too!

Barb Evans shows off her Bonita caught in the Keys.

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he woman with the rod and reel…she may call herself a fishergirl, fisherchick, fisherwoman, fisherperson, reelgirl, reelwoman, reellady, basswoman… or just plain fisher, but at the end of the day she’s just a female angler out to catch some fish. She may like to sit on the bank and soak a bobber or aspire to become a professional angler. Some women throw on cutoffs and head out in their own pickups with the gear thrown in the back. Meanwhile, the Fishin’ Chix in Pensacola are into “Armani-style fishing.” They wear pink rubber boots to avoid fish guts while reeling in red snapper and grouper, but they also make a fashion statement. Their unwritten rules include fishing trips that start with mimosas and deckhands who bait their hooks. With over 17 million licensed female anglers in the U.S.A alone, we can safely say that fishing is a woman’s sport. Fishing makes sense for a woman since it doesn’t require great strength, stamina or height, but rather, fishing requires patience, agility and technique. Oh, and did I mention patience! Why fishing? Maybe for women more than for men, fishing gains importance if it is shared, a time to just hang out with friends, sitting back talking and having a great time. It allows a place and time to share life’s stories and build friendships. Fishing offers Lifestyles After 50 • August 2013 • page 8

women excitement, relaxation and socialization just like it does for men as well as time to recharge mental batteries and get away from the everyday worries and stresses of life. Many will say it’s about the adrenalin rush when they reel in a fish or it’s about the power of setting the hook. What if you want to fish, but you don’t know how? One way is to go where people are fishing and just watch and ask questions. Let them show you techniques and go ahead and try with their equipment if they offer. You’ll soon be ready to go it alone. Or check with your local bait shop and see if they know of someone who would give lessons.

Ladies learn cast netting at the Keys LLGF University.

If you love fishing already, many areas have women’s fishing clubs where you can fit right in. Clubs offer clinics, classes and outings and some groups fish together all year round. One psychologist says that “Fishing can rank as high up on the memories chart as getting married and having children in your life.” Well, I’m not sure about that, but one thing you can always count on is that anyone—male or female—who has experienced successful fishing will be more than willing to share the story of their biggest catch and the even bigger fish that got away. Then there’s just the part about being out in nature, out where you can enjoy the environment around you letting nature provide for all of your senses.

In 18 years, more than 7,000 women have become graduates of Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing. So, if you’re looking for ways to enjoy the outdoors, maybe fishing is your sport. There’s no place like Florida to try it out.

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Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing: phone: 954-475-9068; info@ladiesletsgofishing.com; ladiesletsgofishing.com. Ladies practice baiting their hooks FISHIN’ CHIX: fishinchix.com at the Keys LLGF University. or 850-916-4444. Women’s fishing club based in Gulf The “No-Yelling School of Fishing” Breeze, offering The Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing! lessons, events, “Phenomenal! (LLGF) school in south Florida charter trips. I learned so much offers women the opportunity to in a friendly, nonlearn how to fish “without the condescending yelling or intimidation of men.” environment.” They offer women-only getaways “I love in south Florida waters. (Their next fishing. It’s class is in the Keys Nov. 15 through so peaceful to 17.) During the weekend, presentations just sit back on the and hands-on practice sessions include boat or even sit the shore. I can offshore, bottom, inshore and fly fishforget about the everyday world ing. Well-known speakers and fishing for a while and just enjoy nature. captains will help women with such I don’t even have to catch skills such as releasing, anything, but of course conservation, knot that makes it tying, bait rigging, even better.” The Bonefish Bonnies spin and net are a 125-strong women’s casting, trailer club in Key Largo. Club backing, boat leader Christine Patton says, handling, “I think women teaching and stand-up sharing all the aspects of fish fighting fishing with other women techniques is a particularly wonderful and more. part of being in a club.”

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Is It the Green-Eyed Monster?

eople often use the terms jealousy and envy interchangeably, but the two are actually distinct emotional cousins. With malicious envy, you believe in your heart of hearts that you will never be able to get what someone else has. The emotion is less focused on the individual than on the resource or the success. For instance, a teen might say, “Why does my friend Jennifer get to wear expensive jeans?” It isn’t necessarily anger or hatred toward Jennifer because she has more, but that you feel bad because you don’t have it at all. Uncontrolled envy like this can turn into what seems like a jealous rage. Take the Snow White fairy tale. The evil stepmother envies poor Snow

White’s beauty. Her obsessive vendetta against Snow White has only to do with what she wants and cannot get. Her tragic solution is to knock off the young beauty with a poisoned apple.

Jealousy, in contrast, cuts right to the fear of loss, particularly within the domain of relationships. It is the wish to keep what you have that someone else could take from you. If you are the jealous type, you might become uneasy when you hear that your new friend was seen with another person. That person could be her visiting sister, but the jealous mind can quickly jump to the dark, angry possibility of a rival. You can be jealous of a colleague on the job because the boss gives him more attention. An example of jealousy run amok is in Shakespeare’s tragedy Othello, in which the term green-eyed monster was first penned. The evil Iago (envious of Othello’s position) plots to make it appear as if Othello’s wife, Desdemona, is having an affair with Cassio. Confronted with what he thinks is “proof,” Othello

flies into a jealous rage and smothers his beloved Desdemona. Jealousy may lead to suspicion, another source of anger. Envy and jealousy get mixed up. Both are feelings that bring up deep insecurities and anxiety in people—lack of resources and loss of relationships. And envy and jealousy are commonly experienced together which is another reason for their confusion. You can be envious of another person’s wealth and status, and also become jealous when he flirts with your wife. Each is capable of sparking hurt, anger and aggression. Beware both the green-eyed monster of jealousy as well as becoming green with envy.

From the book “Outsmarting Anger: Seven Strategies for Defusing Our Most Dangerous Emotion” by Joseph Shrand, MD.

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Summer Lifestyle Choices That Help Prevent Cancer

ccording to the National Institutes of Health, healthy lifestyle choices can lessen the chances an individual has of getting cancer. However, even though most Americans know that choices such as quitting smoking, protecting skin from sun damage, eating a healthy diet, exercising more and getting the recommended screenings reduce the risk of cancer, following these recommendations can often be difficult. Although targeted treatments for cancer have improved survival rates, and there are more breakthroughs on the horizon, the best option for most of us is still prevention.

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Everyone enjoys a day at the beach or other outdoor activities—and because many of us spend more time in the sun during these summer months, it’s a good time to focus on some of the lifestyle choices that can help reduce your risk of getting skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. The two most common types of skin cancer, called basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, are highly curable. Melanoma, the third most common skin cancer, is much more dangerous. By now, most people know a sunscreen should be used when you are going to be outdoors, even for a short period of time. In December of 2012, the FDA’s new sunscreen guidelines went into effect, providing greater clarity for consumers about choosing an effective sunscreen. Some of the highlights of the new guidelines are: • Sunscreens may be labeled “broad-spectrum” if they provide protection against both UVA and UVB radiation according to FDA-sanctioned test methods.

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• The terms “sunblock,” “sweat proof” and “waterproof” are no longer allowed on sunscreen labels.

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hat lonely soldier in past wars didn’t yearn for the latest copy of Stars and Stripes? With an interesting beginning in the Civil War, it remains the iconic newspaper for servicemen and women serving overseas. Now you can visit the Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library located in Bloomfield, Missouri. The GI newspaper began in that “Bootheel” section of Missouri in 1861. The town was taken by Federal soldiers who found a working printing press that the Bloomfield Herald’s publisher had left behind to join the Confederate cause. The soldiers decided to print their own newspaper telling of their activities in the region, and they put out the first Stars and Stripes the next day with the heading “The Union. It must and shall be preserved.” Then the men added details of their very harsh conditions. The paper ran only four issues. One writer said that that first edition “has the kind of clear-eyed appraisal that has since characterized the paper.” The Stars and Stripes ended when peace came, but it was revived by General John J. “Black Jack” Pershing when WWI broke out fifty years later. As American “doughboys” mixed with British, French and Italian soldiers, the Stars and Stripes was used in Europe to bring them news of home, sports, cartoons. On April 18, 1942, the four-page Stars and Stripes again was hot off the presses from London and sold for a “tuppence” or about five cents. With WWII, the paper became a

daily and was printed in as many as 32 separate editions during the war (London, Casablanca, the Pacific, etc.) ranging from 8- to 24-pages. Circulation for the paper reached 1,000,000 during WWII. Today’s 40- to 48-page Stars and Stripes is a far cry from those earlier versions. One edition, with lots of color pictures, is printed Monday through Thursday, then a combined Weekend Edition for Europe and Pacific comes out on Friday. A Mideast-only edition is printed Friday through Sunday for those serving downrange. Of course, there’s a digital version of the print edition which lets readers search for and share stories with others without waiting for a download. In 2006 there were more than 1.5 million PDF downloads of the paper from their website, about 4,000 per day. The Stars and Stripes Museum Owners James Mayo and his wife, Sue, show off their collection and add to it constantly. They have an original copy of that first 1861 issue which was published right there in their hometown. Other display copies show headlines seen round the world—when wars ended, for example. Uniforms, models, books, photos and military miscellanea complete their collection. Mayo told a reporter that the Museum is unique because it “…carries the history of the whole country. What makes Stars and Stripes so special is that it isn’t the general’s history but that of the common soldier.” For information, see their website at starsandstripesmuseumlibrary.org or call 573-568-2055.

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Health “FTD affects a very specific part of how we think and act,” says Brian Appleby, MD, who specializes in FTD and other types of dementia. “It affects people’s judgment and inhibitions and can cause them to act in a socially inappropriate way.”

Dementia or mid-life crisis? “Initially people think, ‘Well, maybe the guy’s going through a mid-life crisis,’” says Dr. Appleby. “If he wants a sports car, he buys it. Instead of thinking through decisions, he acts on a whim.” It’s a common mistake to make, since FTD typically affects men between the ages of 55 and 65. They might make bad decisions in relationships, rashly spend money on a sports car

or act out in public. Plus, they aren’t even aware of how their personalities and behavior have changed. “Their memories are usually actually quite good,” says Dr. Appleby. “They’re often initially able to work and do their normal activities, which is a bad thing because they can get themselves into a lot of trouble.” In some cases, FTD may affect a patient in the opposite way—he becomes apathetic or irritable, leading to a misdiagnosis of depression or other mood disorder. When to see a doctor Often, people with FTD have no awareness of the problem—so they won’t believe they need to see a doctor, and they might ace the normal memory tests given for dementia.

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Are You At Risk of Falling? BY MICHELLE TURNER

s we start to age, balance and coordination can affect our overall health. Few people realize, until after the fact, that a fall can set a person back for months. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries to older people in the United States. More than one-third of adults ages 65 years and older (about 12 million people) fall each year. Here is a simple checklist to see if you, or someone that you love, is at risk for falling and tips on possible ways to prevent one from happening. Do You Walk With a Full Gait? This means that your foot should travel behind your pelvis before you lift it to move your foot forward. When you are able to do this, your balance is good. You should be able to stand and dress yourself and go up and down the stairs without much thought. Do You Have a Short Gait? This means that your feet don’t go past you or your pelvis. This can mean that you might need to hold onto something to fully dress yourself and you need to think about going up and down stairs with added support. Do You Shuffle? This means that you no longer pick your feet up to walk. Your balance system is minimal. You may require high blood pressure medication. You can no longer fully dress yourself in standing. You can only go up and down stairs one at a time. Do You Have a Death Grip? Are you holding onto the steering wheel as if you are going to take it with you? If you have a cane or a walker do you use a full grip with both hands? It’s difficult to get in and out of chairs, a booth or your car.

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happens during the second year. By the third year, most people are desensitized to the allergens contained in the shots. For some people, successful treatment leads to a life without allergy symptoms. For others, shots must continue on a long-term basis to keep allergy symptoms at bay. An allergic reaction is a complex chain of events that involves many cells, chemicals and tissues throughout the body. While there is no cure for allergic disease, there are many medications available to lessen symptoms. About 50 million Americans suffer from an allergy. Major allergic diseases include: allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis (eczema), hives (urticaria), and reactions to substances such as food, latex, medications, and insect stings. We don’t know why some substances trigger allergies and others do not. We also don’t understand why every person does not react to allergens. A family history of allergies is the single most important factor that predisposes a person to develop allergies. 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.

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f the label says ‘fat free’ or ‘sugar free,’ it must be healthy, right? It’s not always the case. Sarasota residents Jayson Calton, Ph.D and Mira Calton, CN, nutritionists and authors of the book Rich Food, Poor Food, provide a user-friendly shopping guide that helps readers identify nutritious foods and steer clear of foods designed to sound healthy with misleading advertising. Eat For Your Health The Caltons focus on micronutrients: essential vitamins, minerals and fatty acids that can be lost in a typical American diet. If you get enough of these, the couple says, it can help you fight or even prevent disease. Mira Calton said a change in diet and

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For most folks over 50, Calton says, eating healthy may be as simple as going back to your childhood. “When you think back to how we were eating 50, 60 years ago, we ate from gardens, we ate local produce. Fish wasn’t farmed, it was caught. We’re finding it’s healthier to go back to the basics and eat the way we used to.” Try Your Farmers Market When you can, the Caltons recommend buying USDA certified organic produce and meats to avoid taking in harmful antibiotics and hormones, preservatives, pesticides, artificial colors and flavors and genetically modified organisms (GMO). It may take a little extra investment, the couple says, but your health is worth it. To purchase their book, or to learn more, visit caltonnutrition.com. Looking for local or organic food? Check out wholylocal.com/events/ farmers-markets.aspx for a list of farmers markets in the Sarasota area.

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hink twice before grabbing foods labeled sugar-free, fat-free or wholewheat. Recent studies show people tend to let their guard down and eat twice as much or more of these foods because they are marketed as healthy food products. “Consumer food marketing can be extremely persuasive and the right buzzword on a package can lure a shopper into making an unwise purchase,” said Kari Kooi, a registered dietician at The Methodist Hospital in Houston. These foods have a ‘health halo’ effect. Here are Kooi’s top five foods to avoid:

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Art And A Movie At Ringling

ingling Museum of Art’s new “Art & A Movie” program pairs gallery tours with films about the stories behind the artwork. Movies begin at 6:30 pm; come 30 minutes beforehand for a gallery tour and stay for a post-screening discussion. Cost: $10/ adults, $5/children. For more info, call 941-359-5700. Here’s what’s showing:

“Quo Vadis.” Robert Taylor is a Roman general who falls in love

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• Vegetable Chips: Vegetable chips are marketed as a healthy substitute for vegetables, but most brands have nutrition labels that read the same as a regular potato chip. Vegetable chips contain vegetable powders. Once a vegetable is processed into a chip, many of the nutrients are lost and the calories increase because fat is added. Nutrients are lost as a result of processes that expose food to heat, light and oxygen. You’re better off eating vegetables.

with a beautiful Christian hostage, Lygia, (Deborah Kerr). If you have wondered about that sculpture of the naked woman tied to the back of the bull in the front of the Museum, here’s your opportunity to find out.

“The Greatest Show on Earth.” This Academy Award-winning film captures the lavish spectacle of a circus production against the background of the everyday lives of performers.

• Muffins: Muffins may look like

a healthier option than a doughnut, especially when sprinkled with a few oats or studded with blueberries, but don’t fool yourself. Made with refined white flour and plenty of oil and refined sugar, muffins are nothing more than cupcakes without icing. Many coffee shop muffins are mega-sized and can easily top 500 to 600 calories.

• Premade Smoothies: Most

premade commercial smoothies are syrupy concoctions loaded with calories and sugar. The sugar rush these beverages provide can leave you with a subsequent energy slump. Keep the calories in check by making fresh smoothies with high-quality, nourishing ingredients like low-fat Greek yogurt, skim milk and fresh or frozen fruits.

• Nutrient-Enhanced Waters:

Most nutrient-enhanced waters are nothing more than colored sugar water loaded with empty calories that can contribute to weight gain. The beverages that claim to be a healthy choice because of added vitamins are marketing hype. The added vitamins are useless to the majority of people since our bodies get adequate amounts from other dietary sources. The body only uses what it needs and excretes the rest. A better option would be taking a daily multivitamin with a glass of water.

• Frozen Yogurt: Frozen yogurt is a delicious summertime treat made with low-fat or fat-free dairy ingredients, but it’s definitely not calorie-free. Most include a hefty amount of added sugar. Many of the live and active cultures added to frozen yogurt are not able to survive freezing, so don’t count on any probiotic benefits. Newswise

Boomers and Hepatitis C baby boomers could have gotten infected from tainted blood and blood products before testing of the blood supply began in 1992. Others may have become infected from injecting drugs, even if only once in the past. Still, many baby boomers do not know how or when they were infected. People with hepatitis C often have no symptoms and can live for decades without feeling sick. As baby boomers grow older, there is a greater chance that they will develop life-threatening liver disease from hepatitis C. Risk factors for hepatitis infection include having had blood transfusions or organ transplants (before July 1992), long-term dialysis and exposure to hepatitis C such as through a healthcare setting. Risks also come from infection with HIV, the AIDS virus, any past use of injected illegal drugs and having received a tattoo with needles that were not properly disinfected. The only way to know if you have hepatitis C is to get tested. Early

f you were born during 1945-1965, talk to your doctor about getting tested for hepatitis C. Baby boomers are five times more likely than other adults to be infected. In fact, 75 percent of adults with hepatitis C were born during these years. The word “hepatitis” means swelling of the liver. Hepatitis is most often caused by a virus. In the United States, the most common type of viral hepatitis is hepatitis C. Hepatitis C is primarily spread through contact with blood from an infected person. More than 15,000 Americans, most of them baby boomers, die each year from hepatitis C-related illness. Deaths related to hepatitis C have been on the rise and are expected to increase. Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver cancer and the

leading reason for liver transplants. Other serious health problems related to hepatitis C include: • Liver damage • Cirrhosis • Liver failure The reason that baby boomers have the highest rates of hepatitis C is not completely understood. Most boomers may have become infected in the 1970s and 1980s when rates of hepatitis C were the highest. Many

detection can save lives. There is a simple blood test to determine if a person has ever been infected with the hepatitis C virus. It is estimated that one-time testing of everyone born during 1945 through 1965 will prevent more than 120,000 deaths. Knowing your diagnosis early and getting treatment can help prevent liver damage, cirrhosis and even liver cancer. There are no vaccines to prevent hepatitis C. Many people who have been diagnosed with hepatitis C can be successfully treated with medications called antivirals. Two new medicines are now available (telaprevir and boceprevir), that when added to the standard treatment can increase the effectiveness and shorten treatment time for many people. For many people, medical treatment can result in clearing hepatitis C from the bloodstream. Talk to your doctor about getting tested—it could save your life! Newswise.

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driver’s attention and impair their ability to drive safely,” says Strayer. “An unintended consequence of trying to make driving safer—by moving to speech-to-text, in-vehicle systems—may actually overload the driver and make them less safe.” Just because you can update Facebook while driving doesn’t mean that it is safe to do so, Strayer said. “Don’t assume that if your eyes are on the road and your hands are on the wheel that you are unimpaired. If you don’t pay attention then you are a potential hazard on the roadway.” Strayer hopes people realize they are risking their lives and those of others by using distracting handsfree phone, e-mailing, texting and social media technologies while driving. (Newswise)

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eyond the link of the words Gainesville and Gators is another link between nature and culture. It’s the blend of an area with much to offer in nature as well as an outstanding cultural mix. But have you heard these national-level accolades Gainesville has received? • SmartMoney.com ranks Gainesville the #1 place to retire during an economic downturn.

• Forbes ranks Gainesville in the top 25 “Smartest cities in America” and in the top 25 “Best places to do business and have a career.”

with a hip culture because of the university but also a city of great Southern charm. From our lodging at the Magnolia Plantation Inn (see editorial), we could walk 10 minutes to downtown restaurants, a stage play and the local farmer’s market. Short drives took us other places we visited. In Gainesville, besides the University, you’ll find: • Florida’s official natural history museum is located on the University of Florida campus. The Florida Museum of Natural History houses more than 34 million specimens and cultural artifacts designed to show Florida’s unique habitats and cultural history.

bison (yes, bison!), wild horses and more than 250 species of birds. You can see the park by hiking, riding horseback or biking on the eight trails.

The Hippodrome State Theater

• The Hippodrome State Theater (once the central post office building) is the architectural centerpiece of Gainesville’s Historic Downtown.

• Ichetucknee Springs State Park provides a great tubing run while San Felasco hammock Preserve State Park offers places to bike and hike. • The Retirement Home for Horses at Mill Creek Farm in Alachua lets you see horse living out their days in carrot-crunching peace.

• Morningside Nature Center is a 10acre living history farm, circa 1880.

• Popular Science magazine ranks Gainesville “Most Technologically Advanced City in Florida.” • National Geographic Adventure magazine ranks Gainesville among the top 10 “Best places to live and play.” • AARP ranks Gainesville in the top 20 “Best Places to Reinvent Your Life.”

• Gainesville ranked #1 in the newest Sperling’s “Cities Ranked & Rated: 400 Metropolitan Areas Evaluated in the U.S. and Canada.”

Travel I read this list of accolades from major sources, shrugged and said “Who knew?” But that’s when I knew it was time to go see what Gainesville is all about. Located conveniently in the center of the state, Gainesville remains a small town at heart. Being a college town gives the town energy and passion, education, an eclectic mix of personalities and interests, all of it in some way inspired by the school. My husband and I visited for three days with no schedule except to see what was there. We found a charming small city, Lifestyles After 50 • August 2013 • page 26

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Butterfly Rainforest exhibit, Florida Museum of Natural History

There’s the spectacular Butterfly Rainforest exhibit. It’s an amazing wing of the Museum which includes one of the world’s largest collections of butterflies and moths. Visitors can walk through an enclosed garden while butterflies flit around or watch researchers at work behind glass in their genetic study of butterflies. Glass cases allowed us to see live butterflies emerge from their cocoons.

• Next door is the Harn Museum of Art where I was completely wowed by the new Asian wing featuring a Japanese water garden. It includes a notable collection of Korean art contributed by General James Van Fleet. The Harn’s permanent collection and traveling exhibits reflect the academic diversity of the university community’s academic scholarship. Free but donations accepted.

• The Kanapaha Botanical Gardens are 63-acres worth of gardens just a mile west of I-75, next to Lake Kanapaha. You’ll find the largest herb garden in the Southeastern U.S. as well as Florida’s largest stand of Chinese Royal Bamboo. Watch for festivals and other special offerings during the year. The water gardens were a particular delight, attracting some spectacular birds. (Trivia: A botanical garden—such as the Kanapaha—differs from a public garden in that a botanical garden labels its plants.) • Use your smartphone to enjoy a narrated driving trip through the Northeast Historic District of Gainesville to appreciate architectural styles typical in Florida from the 1880s to the late 1930s. Nature calls • Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is a National Historic Landmark that provides habitat for alligators,

The Magnolia Plantation Inn

Magnolia Plantation Inn If you ever wanted to stay in the perfect B&B, then book a room or cottage at the Magnolia Plantation Inn, a Victorian Painted Lady built in 1885. Both the cottages and the rooms have been meticulously restored by Joe and Cindy Montalto. Her breakfasts are amazing, the afternoon socials (with warm chocolate chip cookies, cheese and wine) offer a chance to meet other guests or look at the home’s details presented in scrapbooks and photos throughout the house. Snacks, books, movies and games are available at any time. Our room featured a wall of family wedding pictures—Joe and Cindy’s, their parents’ weddings and others. Information at visitgainesville.com.

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do (do the right thing) re (realize your potential) mi (mind your manners) fa (failures can become fertilizer)

(solutions begin with me) (laugh) ti (time is valuable) …that brings us back to… do (do the right thing)

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Wardrobe Wakeup 3: Boost Your Look Whatever Your Style A

sk any woman over 50 what her current style is and she’ll most likely pause and not have an immediate answer, according to fashion editor Lois Johnson. Ask her if she’s trendy, or old fashioned, or matronly and she’ll think a minute and then answer “No, not really.” Most fashion books and magazines categorize women in groupings like artsy or bohemian or classic. “We don’t think of ourselves in terms of what we wear,” Johnson writes. “We think of ourselves according to how we live.” In fact, our style reflects the way we feel about clothes, our bodies and our lifestyles. Whatever your style, women “of a certain age” can boost their look to maximize what they wear.

Johnson’s tips: 1. Sit like a front-row celeb and stand like a model. Your personal body language helps or hurts the way you look in your clothes. This is

not always easy as bone mass starts to go, muscles sag and fat creeps up on us. Johnson says you don’t have to pose, but just be more aware of posture and how you move. Walk tall; when people are around, do cross your legs and then slant them in the direction of the lower leg. Then lift that upper leg a bit so the calf doesn’t bulge. When you stand, keep your chin up, neck elongated, shoulders down and back and your tummy tucked in.

2. Consider your shape first, trends second. Think about your shape and not the shape it’s in as well as your skin tone and personal preferences. Stick to the look that works for you and own it. Then play with color, shape, layers and subtle updates.

3. Keep it seasonless and versatile. Modern life, planes, restaurants can alternate freezing cold and steamy hot no matter the month, so keep a core wardrobe of neutral colors that look right any place and any time of year. Wear blended fabrics and layer the pieces.

4. Get your body in shape any way you can and find a comfort zone that makes you clothes-happy. Face it, says Johnson, a firm body does increase your clothes options. “Inhibited by your torso? Suck it all in with shapewear, increase your crunches and wear one-piece dresses,” advises Johnson. 5. Do the new sexy. It’s not about cleavage, minis or slitellos anymore. “One of the advantages of age is knowing how to be subtle but effective,” writes Johnson. Think about

showing bare arms or shoulders and playing up curves with belts (instead of tight, clingy clothes). Wearing peep-toe sandals with a great pedicure is much more attractive than trying to balance on stiletto heels. Toss the mini skirts and wear casual, well-fitted jeans instead. Pop on some big sunglasses and forget about the designer logo shirts. “And don’t forget to flash a warm white-toothed smile often,” notes Johnson. That, balanced with volunteer work and mentoring is sexy, too.

6. Go for feel-good fabrics. Johnson notes that while we live in a tech-centric world of computers and smartphones, our generation is hardwired for a physical world that’s a lot more touchy-feely. “We still like in-person face time, eyeto-eye communication and the pleasurable feeling of fabrics against skin.” Think the softness of vintage jeans and freshly washed cotton T-shirts. Ahh, they feel so good.

Readers Will Love the Jana Bibi Series New Books for the After 50 Lifestyle

or those who love gentle stories, like those of Alexander McCall Smith, meet Jana Bibi, a Scottish woman helping to save the small town in India she has grown to call home and the oddball characters she considers family. Author Betsy Woodman tells the story of Jana, who inherits her grandfather’s house in a faraway Indian hill station and moves there with her chatty parrot, Mr. Ganguly, and her loyal housekeeper, Mary. It’s a lovely place, where local merchants are philosophers, the chief of police is a

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tyrant and a bagpipe-playing Gurkha keeps the wild monkeys at bay. Jana keeps the reader entertained with her colorful local neighbors and a bit of governmental danger from a dam. Jana stacks her deck of cards, readies her fine-feathered assistant, Mr. Ganguly and—and Jana Bibi’s Excellent Fortunes is born. The second book in the series continues the adventure: Love Potion Number 10. Booklist magazine says the books are “Sweet and charming…With an appealing and somewhat exotic setting, and a colorful cast of engaging characters.”

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Act Three: Create the Life You Want After Your First Career and Full-time Motherhood by Julie Shifman. Welcome to your “Act Three,” a time of transition, selfexploration and unlimited possibilities. The book provides exercises to help women unlock their inner desires,

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Start Your Own Home Business After 50 by Robert W. Bly. Conventional retirement isn’t the safe bet it used to be, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find security and be successful after age 50, according to the author. The book is a complete guide to business start-ups especially for those past age 50. Learn to use your past knowledge and experience to survive and thrive under any economic conditions. Some businesses covered include freelancing, consulting, coaching and internet marketing—and more!

What Does the Color of Your Door Say About You?

re you an introvert with an orange front door? If so, you’re sending mixed messages to your friends and neighbors. According to national color expert Kate Smith, you should try to match the color of your entry door with your personality to give guests a “preview” of the owner inside the home.

Housing “An entry door painted a bold shade of orange says ‘I’m friendly, fun-loving and enjoy getting together with people’ so that’s the color for an extrovert and perhaps not the best choice for someone who has a more reserved personality,” says Smith. “Since the front door is the key feature on a house that offers homeowners the most flexibility in color choice, this is a good place for people to let their personality shine through.” According to Smith, here’s a look at what paint colors mean:

Red—tells the world

to “look at me!” This bright color says I’m not afraid of standing out or saying what’s on my mind.

White—says that

I prefer things that are organized, neat

and clean. Even if my home isn’t always this way, I wish it were!

Green—tells the world that you

have traditional values and enjoy being a member of the community.

Black—says I’m consistent, conservative and reserved in my manner as well as my approach to color. With a black door I’m saying my design style is timeless rather than trendy.

Blue—tells people you are naturally at ease in most situations and people are attracted to your easygoing personality. Yellow—says you have a personal-

ity similar to green, but a bit less traditional. You’re most likely a leader or organizer of a group.

Purple—reveals a “free spirited” person who is comfortable taking risks, thinking differently and dreaming big.

“Homeowners should remember they don’t always have to go ‘bright and bold’ with color on their front doors to make a positive impression,” says Smith. “Muted colors like sage green, colonial blue and copper sunset are all striking colors that enhance a home while showing your true colors.” From Therma-Tru Doors.

Correction:

In last month’s story: “Volunteers Bring Life Experience To Kids In Need,” the “100 Men in 100 Days” program is an initiative for the Pinellas county branch of Big Brothers Big Sisters only— not Sarasota or Manatee counties. We apologize for our error. Brothers Big Sisters is always on the lookout for volunteers, however. You can visit bbbssun.org to learn more. For questions or comments regarding the article, please call Tracie Schmidt at Lifestyles After 50 at 813-689-6104.

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Sunday Sit-In Jazz Jams at Ocean Blues. Join the Sarasota Jazz Club for its summer afternoon series of first-rate live jazz from 3 to 5 pm. Musicians and vocalists are invited to come sit-in with the core trio of pianist Jerry Eckert, bassist Dave Hubbell and drummer Lenny Balistreri. Cover is $10. Ocean Blues is located at

1936 Hillview St., Sarasota. Details at 941-343-7773.

Meeting of Minds. Award-winning jazz pianists Dick Hyman and Shelly Berg will perform together at the Players Theatre at 7:30 pm. Players Theatre is located at 838 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Tickets/ info at 941-365-2494. Lifestyles After 50 • August 2013 • page 29

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New And Growing Venice Businesses Southern Favorites At Darrell’s I f you’re longing for a taste of true southern cooking, Darrell’s Southern Style Restaurant in Venice does not disappoint. Their menu offers up a hearty serving of nostalgia with dishes like tender southern pork chops, crab cakes with fried green tomatoes, fall-offthe-bone barbecue ribs, catfish, fried okra, mason jar desserts and more. Creations come from their talented chef Pete Prokopiak, a graduate of Chicago Art Institute’s Culinary program. He’s been in the food industry his whole life; he started cooking at age 13 in Chicago, cooked at various restaurants in the city and spent his internship in New Orleans, specializing in French, Cajun, and Creole cuisine. After moving to Florida, he became the sous chef, and then head chef, at the old Coral Rock Café in Nokomis. That Creole influence can be found in several of the dishes at Darrell’s, from South Jetty Gumbo to Deep South Crawfish, Po’Boys and Low Country Shrimp and Grits.

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Darrell’s food means comfort. All dishes are homemade and prepared with fresh local produce, and the staff is always glad to welcome you back. Owner Darrell Hornberger says, “It’s all about environment; you’ll become friends and family. It’s not our restaurant, it’s the community’s restaurant.” Pets are welcome outside as well. Come in for a home-cooked meal or enjoy beer or wine with friends at the end of the day. Darrell’s Southern Style Restaurant is located at 530 U.S. Hwy 41 Bypass South, Suite 20A & 21A, Venice. They’re open Monday through Thursday from 11 am to 9 pm, or Friday to Saturday from 11 am until close. They close on Sunday. For more information, call 941-485-9900 or check out their menu at www.darrells restaurant.net.

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