Lifestyles After 50 Sarasota/Manatee June 2013 edition by Lifestyles After 50 Magazine

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Vol. 24 • June 2013

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It's All About Dad

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21st Century Superdads Don’t Always Look Like Our Dads

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ads, this is your month. June 16 is Hallmark’s day for dads. Spend some time in the card aisle and you’ll see that Doyle, Hallmark has created Janice Editor a card for just about every kind of dad relationship out there. Generationally speaking (and, of course, there are exceptions!), today’s seniors had fathers and dads who were the traditional married breadwinners and disciplinarians in the family. They seldom, if ever, changed a diaper or cooked a meal or said “I love you.” Over one third of children today do not have a father in the household. However, other thousands of dads are out there being amazingly interactive in new ways with their children. They’ve broken from the ‘traditional’ structure and moved to a more functional ‘tag-team’ structure to managing home and children. I have two sons who are among this crop of 21st century dads. My sons are breadwinners, yes, but several years ago they could also talk about which was the best brand of binky on the market. And one year I asked for suggestions of what to get a toddler for Christmas and Son 3 said, “Well, we can never have enough sippy cups. We’re down to one.” (This from a man whose father changed maybe a

total of 20 diapers for three children.) These two sons choose to share in child rearing and participate in running the household, actually pretty necessary in order to manage their massively hectic lives. Their wives can leave for an hour, a day or a weekend and know the kids’ schedules won’t be affected much. There are obvious challenges for dads like this in balancing the gray area of a caring, nurturing dad and a protector, rock-solid, ‘50s and ‘60s kind of dad. It’s not easy. They are rugged, strong men and to their kids they are indestructible super-heroes. They’re just supermen who can do a load of laundry while cooking dinner and listening to stories from school.

Our challenges Many in the over-50 age group say they never got a hug or heard a parent say “I love you,” and they don’t know how to say it to their kids and grandkids. Moms cuddled and Grandmas hugged and kissed young grandchildren (mine chose the nape of a kid’s neck to be her special kissing spot), but that was about it. Men shook hands with boys in greeting as they got older and uncles might do the side-byside arm around the shoulders thing. What can you do if you grew up in a family that didn’t say “I love

you” but you want to let your family know you care. Where do you start at any age if “those words” weren’t part of normal conversation? Psychologists say get over it! Whether or not your family is comfortable expressing their love for each other, you tell them. Maybe raise a toast and say “You’re my family, and I love you all.” Or in a private, unguarded moment, give your dad/son/daughter/mom a hug and tell them you love them. It doesn’t have to be all gooey and sentimental—just a statement of fact. Or you can choose the beer commercial line “I love you, man.” Just keep in mind that this is not about romance and sex, this is about friendship, family friendship. We’ve probably all realized that, sooner or later, a son comes around to being like his Old Man and a woman turns into her own mother. Hopefully we can take the good qualities in our parents, add the best of what the younger generation has learned in being 21st century parents and be participants in warm, loving family relationships. A last thought: Whatever the family relationship, face it. Look for the qualities you respect in the person and let them know. It’s the 21st century!

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Thursday Night Movies at VPL Celebrate the anniversary of D-Day with free military-themed films and a brief presentation by Jim Orville: June 6: The Longest Day June 13: Yanks June 20: Reunion at Fairborough. June 27: Unconquered. Screenings are 4 to 7 pm at Venice Library, 300 Nokomis Ave S, Venice. For more info, call 941-861-1331 Monday Night Movies Enjoy free movies on the big screen at Elsie Quirk Library, 100 West Dearborn St., Englewood. June 17, 5 to 8 pm. For titles and info, contact Deirdre Morrow at 941-861-1209.

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Senior Friendship Centers Lunchtime Cinema Enjoy a free midday movie with friends at the North Sarasota Library, 2801 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota, from 10 am to 1:30 pm on June 21. More info at 941-556-3265. Movie and a Meal View the Oscar-winning film “Lincoln” and enjoy one of three meal options: Bistro Salad with Grilled Chicken, Quiche with Fresh Fruit or Half & Half Soup n’ Sandwich. Cost is $8. June 25 at 1 pm at Renaissance on 9th, 1816 9th St. W., Bradenton. RSVP by June 21 to 941-749-0100. Cine Selby – International Movies On June 25, Selby will screen a film from Belgium (with English subtitles). Two Albanian emigrants follow a clever scheme to gain an EU passport in order to open a snack bar. Free. 5 to 7 pm at Selby Library, 1331 First St., Sarasota. Call 941-861-1100.

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hursdays Pasta Night with Sons of Italy club. Pasta, meatballs, salad, dessert, bread/butter, soft drink, coffee and karaoke. $7.50/members, $8.50/ guests.6 pm at 3725 Easy Street, Port Charlotte. RSVP to 941-764-9003.

through 30 “The World Goes ‘Round.” Humor, romance, drama and songs like “Maybe this Time,” “Cabaret,” and “New York, New York.” Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota. Tickets/info: 941-366-9000.

Friday Fitness Walks. Join Sarasota County Parks staff for a weekly 3-mile fitness walk through Rothenbach Park, High Point, 8650 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota. 8:30 – 9:30 am. Bring workout clothes, sunscreen, water. Info: Lynda Heath at 941-650-2487.

– 28 American Pride exhibition. Artists show their patriotic spirit through their work. Free. 2 – 4 pm at Englewood Art Center, 350 S. McCall Road, Englewood. 941-474-5548.

Kentucky Military Institute Exhibit. Highlights KMI veterans, features a short film, uniforms, artifacts and photographs from 1933 to 1970. Free. 10 am to 4 pm at Venice Museum and Archives, 351 Nassau St. S., Venice. 941-486-2487.

Suncoast Tropical Fruit and Vegetable Club monthly meeting. Topic: “Singapore Gardens by the Bay.” 6:30 pm at Nokomis Community Center, 234 E Nippino Trail, Nokomis. Info: suncoastfruitandveg@outlook.com or 941-473-1451.

Arthritis and Your Joints. Free seminar about symptoms and treatments. 3 pm, H2U Ellenton Center, 7042 U.S. Hwy., 301 North, Ellenton. Please register at 1-888-359-3552.

Manatee County’s Miss Heart of the USA pageant. Division for all ages. Casual attire. 2:30 – 5 pm at Hilton Garden Inn, 8270 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Entry Fee: $45 plus fifteen non-perishable

canned food items for local food bank. Details: 508-493-2587 or missheartoftheusa.com/manateecounty.

“An Adventure in Self-Care” presentation by Healthy Living Collective. 10 am to 1 pm. Bath & Racquet Fitness Club, 2170 Robinson St, Sarasota. Info: 941-552-8554.

and 19 AAA Mature Driving Class, 9 am to 12 pm at Renaissance on 9th, 1816 9th St. W., Bradenton. RSVP to Debbie at 941-798-2221 ext. 2263.

Free Memory Disorder Clinic. 8:30 am to 12 pm at Rubin Center for Healthy Aging at the Friendship Center, 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota. Call 941-917-7197.

Welcome Club of Sarasota/ Manatee luncheon. Guest speaker: Linda Carson, ABC News 7. 11 am at Laurel Oak Country Club. Prospective members welcome; RSVP to 941-388-0924 or welcomeclubsarasota/manatee.com

Friday Fest at Van Wezel – Yesterdayze. Free concert featuring ‘60s hits. 5 to 9 pm at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Details: 941-953-3368.

Heart Healthy Lifestyle Seminar. Nutrition advice, recipes, label reading, cooking demos, heart-healthy food samples and more. 4:30 – 6 pm at Fawcett Memorial Hospital, 21298 Olean Blvd., Port Charlotte. Reservations required; call 941-624-4441.

Women’s Club of Sarasota Dutch Treat monthly luncheon. Different restaurant every month; all are welcome. Info: 941-342-1368.

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Behind The Scenes With “The Movie Man”

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hey call him “The Movie Man.” He’s watched and reviewed over 40,000 films, around 700 a year—enough to give even Roger Ebert pause. “When Ebert heard about me, I remember he said ‘Boy, that beats me!’People don’t believe it – it’s an average of two movies a day,” says Jim Orville, 84, a retired MetLife VP and film historian. Now a resident of Venice, Orville lends his considerable film expertise to the Venice Public Library during their free movie nights, sharing the stories behind each film with the audience before it’s screened. He and his wife Eleanor have been involved in the movie program for the past 17 years. Orville has been given free rein to choose themes and films, which are provided by the Friends of the Venice Library or from his own collection. For longer screenings, the couple brings refreshments for the

Jim Orville (center) and his audience.

audience during the intermission. But what keeps moviegoers coming back every week are Orville’s presentations. Equal parts trivia, behind-the-scenes info, humor and audience interaction, Orville’s 15 minute presentations go into the history behind each film, the relationships between cast and crew and insights on plots or themes. “He has his own fan club,” said Roland Marcotte, an assistant manager at the library. “There are people who come just to hear Jim,” said Al and Sandy

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Nemitz, two moviegoers from Michigan. “He makes the movie!” Orville researches and writes presentations months in advance, drawing from books and life stories, contacts in the movie industry and his own experiences. I asked him how movies had changed over the years. He cited special effects, such as the evolution from stop-motion to computer animation, as one change. “Of course the big question is, special effects are so big now, have they overshadowed the story? And the story is the main thing, no matter what anybody else tells you. A good movie depends on the story, period,” he told me. What affected movies the most, he said, was the institution of a rating system. “1968 is the magic year—that’s when the ratings system came in,” he said. “Sex, profanity, drugs—it just changed entirely.” It changed the way that stories were told. “In the old days, if somebody killed somebody, they were punished for the crime in the film. After the rating system, they might get away

with it, no big deal,” Orville said. In his lifetime, he’s seen many movies that have affected him both positively and negatively. His favorites are King’s Row and 2001: A Space Odyssey, for their drama, music and visuals. And he’s never walked out on a movie, no matter how bad it was. “I just feel a lot of people put a lot of effort into it—the writer, the director, the craftsmen, and no matter how bad it turned out, I really owe it to them to sit through the whole thing.” Other films opened the door to interests he would not have considered otherwise. He discovered a love of ballet after seeing Red Shoes, and opera after watching The Tales of Hoffman. “I suppose that would be my main message,” Orville said. “Movies open doors to the world.” This month, he invites everyone to share in movies that celebrate the anniversary of D-Day. Movies are held Thursdays at 6 pm in the Venice Library. To learn more, call 941-861-1330.

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Bounce Back Sooner Robotic Surgery Offers Older Patients Faster Recovery

Since first being trained in 2009, I’ve performed hundreds of robotic Blake Medical Center surgeries. Increasingly, I’ve grown to s we get older, the be a strong advocate for prospect of unthe approach. Although dergoing surgery holds not every case calls for unique challenges. robotic surgery, it often Studies have shown that proves to be the best opoperations considered tion for many patients. fairly routine in youngNowhere is this er patients often require upside more apparent longer recovery time than when it comes to and carry increased hysterectomies. Tradirisks for older patients. tional surgery, known That’s one of as open hysterectomies, several reasons that typically require patients over the age four to six weeks of 50 should seriously recovery time. During A. Jothivijayarani, M.D. consider the option recovery, the patient of robotic surgery. Robotic systems deals with a painful incision that such as those at Blake Medical often extends the length of the lower Center enhance a surgeon’s ability belly and leaves an unsightly scar. to perform complicated procedures With robotic hysterectomy surgery, in ways that are highly effective recovery time shrinks to two to three and far less invasive than traditional weeks, and sometimes less. Not only techniques. The result for patients that—instead of the long, painful is less blood loss during surgery incision, the robotic surgery requires and faster, less painful recoveries. only a few dime-sized cuts that are I have seen these benefits firsthand less painful, less prone to infection, in my specialty of gynecology. Robot- and barely noticeable over time. No ic surgery has revolutionized surgical one wants to have surgery, but the treatment of ovarian, cervical and fact that this technique can reduce uterine cancers that are more common the pain and long-term scarring in older women. In addition, women makes the experience considerably with pelvic floor support disorders less traumatic for many patients. experience better long-term results The technological advancements and recover faster when treated with in robotic surgery have been robotic surgery. Meanwhile, men dramatic—leading to a decline in who undergo robotic prostate surgery open hysterectomy surgeries. And have less urinary incontinence and the robotic technology is being post-operative sexual dysfunction. developed and refined for a range of So how does robotic surgery work? surgical disciplines. For instance, at Anyone who’s ever used a joystick Blake Medical Center patients now to maneuver a video game should have the option of a single incision have a pretty good sense of the gallbladder surgery. I suspect that mechanics behind the technology. in the near future, the number of Instead of directly moving instruincisions required in gynecological ments by hand, a surgeon guides surgeries will decline as well. a robotic arm, often mirroring the If you’re over the age of 50 and face normal movements associated with the prospect of surgery, discuss the the surgery. Robotic surgery still potential robotic options with your relies on the expertise and trained doctor. The approach will likely offer hands of a skilled surgeon—it just better results, and will allow you to serves to make those hands more return to your normal routine considercapable, precise and consistent. ably faster than traditional surgery. BY A. (JOTHI) JOTHIVIJAYARANI, M.D.

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Exercise on the Beach

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Pilates strengthens your core muscles, corrects posture and can help prevent injuries. This class takes place from 9:30 to 10:30 am on Sundays, left of the yellow lifeguard stand on Siesta Key Beach, 948 Beach Rd. Cost: $10. Bring a mat or towel, water, and wear appropriate workout clothing. Registration required at studiorubylake.com or 941-312-0700.

Nia on the Beach on Longboat Key Nia is a body, mind and spirit fitness program designed for all ages and fitness levels. Done barefoot to music, Nia combines martial arts, dance and healing arts. Bring water and a towel. This class meets every Friday from 9 am to 10 am at Sand Cay Resort, 4725 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key. Cost: $10. Info/sign up at 941-724-9719.

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It’s Not Just for Your Grandma’s Furniture Anymore BY MARY PURDOM

amboo is not just for Grandma’s sunroom furniture any more. And it has a life far beyond the tiki torches around your patio. Now it’s also about bamboo floors, sheets, towels and clothing. If you’ve been trying to “be a little more green” to help preserve the Earth’s natural resources, you might well be looking at products made of bamboo, probably the world’s most useful plant. Today you will find bamboo everywhere from closets to tables to floors and everywhere in between.

The fun stuff Bamboo grows in what are called “brakes” and has historically found many uses. In Cambodia, an ancient train system is just now being replaced. Passengers hurtled through greenery with fierce speed on top of a large bamboo platform mounted on train axles powered by a small go-kart engine. In Japan, Burger King added a charred squid ink bamboo burger in 2012. The pitch black patty (paprika and tomato beef, slathered with black squid ink ketchup) is served in a bun made from dough mixed with bamboo charcoal. Rachel McAdams (of The Notebook and Wedding Crashers fame) has urged women to opt for bamboo lingerie for the betterment of environment. Her website, GreenIsSexy.org, lets you know that “A sexy green thing to do is to wear bamboo underwear! They sound quite painful but they’re actually quite soft!” A man in India climbed up a 30-feet long single bamboo stick Lifestyles After 50 • June 2013 • page 10

and stayed more than 36 hours, with help from marijuana and milk once in every hour.

What’s in it for you? As modern technology moved forward, bamboo was found to have characteristics which made it both eco-friendly and hygienic. Textile expert Rose Lacy says, “It is antibacterial, making it an excellent fabric for people suffering from allergies. Bamboo is softer than cashmere or silk and can be both machine washed and dried. Unlike the synthetic athletic clothes we’re used to, bamboo fabric is two to three times more absorbent than cotton.” Night sweats? How about bamboo sheets and bedding which are softer than cotton and are super absorbent? The 400 Thread Count bamboo bedding feels equal to about 1,000 TC cotton, according to Lacy. It’s no secret that sweaty smelly feet are a huge problem for many people. James Sands of Tampa says of wearing bamboo socks: “The difference was night and day. Even though my feet were sweating, the socks were not wet and my feet did not swell—or smell!” In one study, fifty people suffering from athlete’s foot found that wearing bamboo socks stopped the burning and itching associated with the condition within one to two days. Within two to six days,

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Old “I Love Lucy” Reruns? Bring ‘em On for Good Mental Health

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hat if you heard that watching TV is good for your mental health? Could it be true? We hear all the time that we need to get off the couch, stop watching TV and get moving. One survey found that boomers average watching 170 hours of television per month, which is five to six hours per day. The average age for “NCIS” (the number one rated drama) is 57. And viewers 55+ make up over 60 percent of the viewers for “The Good Wife” and “Dancing With The Stars.” But what if watching TV under specific conditions could actually provide the mental boost you need to tackle a difficult task?

Jaye L. Derrick of the State University of New York in Buffalo found that watching a rerun of a favorite TV show may help restore the drive to get things done in people who have used up their reserves of willpower or self-control.

people form with the characters in their favorite shows. We find it comforting, mainly because we already know what the characters are going to say and do. All we have to do is sit back and enjoy it. “When you watch a favorite re-run, you typically don’t have to use any effort to control what you are thinking, saying or doing. You are not exerting the mental energy required for self-control or willpower,” Derrick explains. “At the same time, you are enjoying your ‘interaction,’ with the TV show’s characters, and this activity restores your energy.”

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Jumping Rope: Kid’s Play or Serious Workout BY WALTER URBAN

ost people jumped rope as kids and most everyone quit by the time they reached their teen years. Jumping rope as exercise is much harder than you think and in an interval to interval comparison it burns more calories than running. It’s cheap, you can do it anywhere and with a little bit of hard work you can be proficient at it in a few months.

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Buy a good rope. Purchase a high quality bearing-loaded jump rope (about $25) and it’s definitely worth it.

Size your rope properly. Use the internet for proper sizing charts. If you don’t purchase the correct length, you will get frustrated with the wrong size rope.

Cardiovascular: Jumping rope in 3- to 4- minute intervals will get your heart rate up quicker and much higher than running, but it’s not as hard on your body as running.

If you are inexperienced – search the internet for informative videos on technique, getting started and even pre-jump stretching.

Muscle tone: Jumping rope is great full body movement and hence great for building muscle tone in your legs and elsewhere.

Start slow and stretch. Start with short 30 or 60 second intervals, stretch and be prepared to be sore for the first few weeks. Choose your surface to prevent injury. Avoid carpet, concrete and grass (which can grab your shoes and cause falls). Use a wood floor, a piece of plywood or an impact mat made for exercise.

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you can burn more calories jumping rope than running. You can burn anywhere between 300 and 1000 calories over an hour depending on duration, speed, weight and interval.

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dividual susceptibility to motion sickness. Your wife caught a biological break. You didn’t. Many people—including me—suffer nausea when traveling by boat, car or airplane. It also happens on rides in amusement parks and playgrounds. The symptoms of motion sickness are caused by conflicting messages arriving at the central nervous system. Different parts of your body let your brain know where you are and what you’re doing. The inner ears lets you know if you’re turning, or moving forward-backward, side-toside, and up-and-down. The eyes also monitor the directions of motion and where the body is in space, such as upside down. Skin pressure receptors tell you what part of the body is touching the ground. The muscle and joint sensory receptors tell what parts of the body are moving. If all the signals tell the same story, there are no problems. However, suppose you’re below deck in a heaving sea. Your body is getting information that the boat is moving violently. But your eyes see the unmoving walls of your cabin. If you are susceptible to motion sickness, this below-deck scenario is almost guaranteed to make you look for a porthole to get rid of your last meal. How about the example of reading in the car? Well, your body is

• Always ride where your eyes will see the same motion that your body senses. For example, sit in the front seat of the car and look out the windshield to distant scenery; don’t stare at the rapidly passing telephone poles outside the passenger window. I prefer driving so I am forced to look straight ahead. • If you’re on a boat, go up on deck and watch the horizon. Request a cabin in the forward or middle of the ship, or on the upper deck. • On an airplane, sit by the window and look outside. Also, choose a seat over the wings where there is the least motion. Direct the air vent at your face. • On a train, take a seat near the front and next to a window. Face forward. • Minimize head movement. • Avoid strong odors and spicy or greasy foods immediately before and during your travel. Don’t overeat. • Don’t smoke or sit near smokers. • Before your travel begins, take motion sickness medicine recommended by your physician. There are over-the-counter drugs. There is also prescription medicine in an adhesive patch or in oral form. There are other treatments for motion sickness that may benefit some people, but they have not been proven to be consistently effective. High levels of ginger have helped some. There’s an acupuncture point of the wrist that provides relief of nausea during pregnancy and after chemotherapy, but there is contradictory evidence about its effectiveness in treating motion sickness. 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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hat happens when you mix 45 once-homeless military veterans ages 24 to 75 with a woman on a mission to help people build on their strengths? Well, toss in a secure place to live along with some Master Gardeners, a few garden clubs, some local businesses and organizations, and you can create a space to promote healing through horticulture therapy. Alee Karpf is a Certified Recreational Therapist who works with the VA in Gainesville. When she transferred to Gainesville from the Miami VA program for a slower pace of life a few years ago, she began working with a VA transitional housing unit called HONOR Center. (HONOR is an acronym for Hope, Opportunities, Networking, Outreach and Recovery. It is a part of the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System Health Care for Homeless Veterans.) Through the HONOR Center, like other transitional housing units across the U.S., homeless veterans gain access to housing, job skills training, medical services and mental health counseling. At Honor Center, Recreation Therapy is a part of each vets’ plan to help achieve optimal wellness. Although each facility within the VA system offers different programs, Honor Center offers a full catalog of classes from spiritually centered to writing skills and from fitness to computer or money management. Karpf has content specialist volunteers from the community leading the classes. Karpf’s Horticulture Therapy program is one of just a few such programs in the country. For her, it’s a perfect fit. She says, “I’ve had a passion for horticulture all my life. I worked with geriatrics in the Miami VA and had two homeless vets from one of our rehabilitation programs as

my helpers in the garden. I saw their problems and knew I had something special to offer this population through applied horticulture therapy.” When a vet comes into the HONOR progam, Karpf says, “I give them an assessment to find out their strengths, and then together we create their goals to fit those strengths. Not all residents fit into the garden as a class. Some use it as a quiet place to go during the day.” The 20 x 60 garden area was built with veterans involved in every aspect as well as much community involvement. “Master Gardeners played a large role, including finding money. We got through phase one and then needed about $10,000 worth of concrete including labor.” Master Gardeners went out and talked to contractors, found supplies, helped with labor.” Garden Club circles donated credit at a wholesale nursery for purchasing plants. AT&T Pioneers and the Sunshine Clowns helped with the furnishings. Now, the garden boasts raised vegetable beds, ornamentals, paths, a fountain and benches. One vet said, “It’s like the ‘great experience’ to have this. We take food to sell in a booth at the Farmer’s Market, and we get to talk to other gardeners and see what they grow.” Jeff, a vet with anger issues, said, “It relaxes me and refocuses my mind to come out here. It helps me get control of my thoughts to be in the peace and quiet.” In 2012, the HONOR Center Garden won the Therapeutic Garden Design Award presented by the American Horticulture Therapy Association. Karpf says, “My uncles were all veterans and this is my opportunity to serve my country.” The veterans who enjoy the garden thank her for her service. For information, call 352-548-1834.

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TV ad made everyone familiar with the phrase “Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up,” the trademark of Life Alert Emergency Response. Most everyone over 50 is aware of the potential for bad falls and the subsequent need for medical assistance.

Health But it’s true that falls and frailty can make independent living impossible. The best course is knowing how to prevent falls in the first place.

Falling down occasionally is inevitable at any age, and the more active you are the more apt you will be to fall at some point. The thing is to learn to minimize the impact of falls rather than stop being active in the hopes of not falling. One in three people over age sixty falls each year and 95 percent of all hip fractures are the result of falls. The major risk factors for falls are muscular weakness, poor vision, medication effects, unsteady balance and getting up to go to the bathroom in the night. What to learn from this? Keep healthy, strong, stable and physically active with special emphasis on balance and strength exercises. Two other things to know about falls is that dementia doubles the risk and that any new disease impacts your health even if it is only temporary.

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une is National Dairy Month, and we know that dairy products are not just for children. Yogurt is a healthy choice for getting the dairy nutrition your body needs. Here’s why:

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There is a variety of different foods at Tomatillo’s, including their famous Empanadas, Macho Nachos, their delicious Junkyard Bowl and other wonderful Fresh Mex food. Everything is prepared fresh daily with the highest quality ingredients. There is a classic car show on the first Sunday of every month. See.tomatillosfreshmex.com for more events. Paranzino plans to make this a chain one day, so come down and support local business. Hours of operation are 11 am to 10 pm all week. You can call your order in at 941-412-4832. They hope to see you soon!

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juicier as we get further into the peach season. The sweet cherries always bring back many memories of eating them when I was a boy. I would go into my grandpa’s produce cooler and grab a handful. The only problem was, before long, I was headed BY HENRY DETWILER back for another he Detwiler family handful as they were is starting a second so good and tasty. I location in Venice at 1250 remember my mom US 41 bypass where getting the whole box King Solomon Treasures and freezing them. Deli opening soon— was formerly located. Wow—nothing like you’ll love our tasty We share the space with frozen sweet cherries meats and cheeses! my brother-in-law on a hot summer day. Joe LaRavire who owns Venice We have a full line of Amish counAuction Company and Furniture. try meats and cheeses coming soon We are open Monday – Saturday, to our Farm Market Deli. You’ll love 9 – 6 except Thursdays, when the selection and friendly service. we stay open a little later, as We also carry farm-fresh eggs and Venice Auction has an auction milk, and you will want to try our every week that starts at 5 pm. Amish roll butter. You’ll find lots Detwiler’s got their start in of jams and jellies, bulk foods and Sarasota, Florida on a little egg snacks from Ohio and Pennsylvania, farm. Our motto is very simple: too. The baby red beets or bread“Eat Fresh for Less.” and-butter pickles are a We love to eat and real treat for any table. sell fresh produce Fresh seafood is and want to make coming soon as well, it affordable so that and we try to get it as everyone can enjoy fresh as possible and sell fresh, tasty eating. it as fresh as we can to Vine ripe tomatoes keep you saying “Wow, are our specialty. you really can Eat Fresh Actually, we pretty for Less at Detwiler’s!” much specialize in it all. If it’s local, You’ll want to check out and in-season produce we should have it, enjoy the smells of our bakery and we sell lots of produce from all where you can get fresh bread over as well. Right now the bluebereveryday, and lots of other goodies. ries from King Farms in Bradenton On the way home, enjoy a Big are a real treat. Florida watermelons Olaf Hand-Dipped Ice Cream and home-grown cantaloupes are in Cone for only 99 cents. full season and plentiful. Georgia Come on out and see us soon as peaches are just starting to come you, too, will want to Eat Fresh in, and will get even sweeter and for Less Everyday at Detwiler’s.

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ois Johnson, fashion editor, says that choosing fashion style which allows you to stay contemporary without looking too young requires balance. “You want to look youthful but not silly and fashionable enough to look new but not desperate. We all have an ageless side that’s experimental even if we confine it to food, travel, online dating or films.

Fashion after 50 can be a bit of a mine field as you negotiate between age appropriate and grandmumsy. Our responsible grown-up side comes in handy in relationships, work and dealing with the lemons life throws us.” She advises using that side to evaluate splurges, but to use the daring side in fashion to try new colors, prints and accessories.

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3. You can wear anything with the right underwear. “Smooth seamless microfiber panties may not be showstoppers but they are the next best thing to having a perfect body.” These or a pair of SPANX shapewear should get you into anything you want to wear.

like brown spots, blotchiness and dark under-eye circles, wearing white, cream, warm nudes and soft fruity shades will provide a glow. If skin has gone sallow or ruddy with age, cool, color-saturated blues and purples (plum, midnight or cobalt blue and fuchsia) will counteract yellow or pink undertones.

4. Really crave color? “Adding more color to our clothes gives our complexion a real power surge when our skin tone changes due to age, sun damage or a decision to finally stop tanning,” says Johnson. Our skin goes pale or ashy with age, so we can energize it with vibrant nail polish colors like warm reds, roses, and corals. If skin has pigmentation issues

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he Fourth of July—Independence Day—means parades, barbecues, picnics, concerts, family reunions and political speeches and ceremonies. It also means music and fireworks. The tradition of fireworks bursting in the sky over water while an orchestra plays Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” is 40 years old this year. It will be the birthday of the year Boston Pops Conductor Arthur Fiedler was urged to revive the diminishing concert in Boston by playing a few extra pieces, sort of a “keep people interested” kind of thing.

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Travel Arthur Fiedler added cannons, fireworks and church bells to the concert so that, in his own words, “All Hell could break loose.” The traditional 4th of July concert has never been the same! In many cities, patriots young and old enjoy an evening of traditional patriotic music with a finale of sight and sound that marks America like no other event. This year, pick your spot to celebrate the 4th of July with live or radio music— and fireworks! • Boston hosts over 500,000 visitors to watch the evening Boston Pops Orchestra concert with fireworks on the Charles River Esplanade, while another seven million tune in on CBS to view the event live.

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• In the Midwest, there’s nowhere Roger Popwell Photography to be but in St. Louis on the Mississippi Riverfront near • The Nation’s Capital, Washington the Gateway Arch for the 4th of July. DC, offers an all-day patriotic event starting with a parade down Constitution Avenue with more than 300 floats, • New Orleans hosts Go 4th on the River which is a Mardi Gras-style bands, military units and lots of flag party all day on the riverfront. The waving. The evening features a live renowned New Orleans Concert concert on the west Band plays at 7:30 followed by a lawn of the U.S. Dueling Barges fireworks display. Capitol Building featuring the National • Freedom Over Texas is Houston’s Symphony Orchestra party to prove that on the 4th of July and a huge fireworks “everything is bigger in Texas.” The display on the Mall. (PBS airs the program fireworks come at the end of an all-day celebration at Elanore Tinsley Park. nationwide.)

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fireboats in the river shoot patriotic streams of fire high into the air as music is broadcast by local radio stations.

• In New York City, the Macy’s Fireworks Spectacular reigns over the East River and brings out about two million spectators every year. In addition to the fireworks,

• Idaho Falls, Idaho’s Freedom Celebration is known as the largest fireworks display west of the Mississippi River! It’s a huge pyrotechnic show with all the patriotic music you love to experience following a day of the Snake River area’s Liberty Festival on the Falls.

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• In Lake Tahoe the fireworks are shot from a barge on the lake for widespread viewing. Music is broadcast from radio stations and viewers gather on the shores, on docks, or from paddleboats on the lake to experience the extravaganza of light and sound! • La Jolla Cove, California, (San Diego area) features fireworks over the Pacific Ocean. Best seats in the harbor are on the flight deck of the USS Midway. You can buy tickets to the Wild Wild West 4th of July Fandango party on board which begins at 6 p.m. and ends with fireworks. The San Diego waterfront area offers lots of other possible places to experience the show. • Florida celebrates the 4th at Cocoa Riverfront Park where the Brevard Symphony Orchestra plays a free concert which concludes with pyrotechics over the Indian River. For more information, call 321-639-3500. Whichever venue you choose, take lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Check ahead of time, but most locations do NOT allow alcohol or coolers in the main viewing areas.

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o matter what time of year, Venice Theatre’s curtain is always up! Venice Theatre doesn’t stop when the snowbirds fly north. The third largest community theatre in the United States offers plenty to keep you entertained during the summer. June kicks off with The 18th Annual Loveland Follies through June 3. This year it’s “A Really Big Shoe! The Life and Times of Ed Sullivan.” You’ll be delighted by the talent of adult theatre students from Loveland Center and Ronald Myroup’s script and music will take you back to the glory days of television. On June 10, the theatre will open its doors to Theatre Winter Haven’s production of William Gibson’s acclaimed drama, “Golda’s Balcony.” This one-woman show about Prime Minister Golda Meir recently won top honors at the Florida State Theatre Festival and the Southeastern Theatre Conference. It’s making a

stop in Venice on its way to the national theatre festival in Indiana. June 15 is the first oldies concert of a four-show series. The Boomers will entertain with music and memories from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Seats are just $20 and if you purchase the package (one concert per month through September) you get one show free! Summer is also time for theatre camp for youngsters (kindergarten – 12th grade) as well as workshops for adults. Try your hand at jazz dance, sign up for an audition class or work on your singing with songs from the hit musical “Hairspray.” Details about shows and educational opportunities can be found at www.venicestage.com or by calling 941-488-1115. See you this summer at Venice Theatre!

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Independence Day Trivia I ndependence Day trivia questions can be a ton of fun on Fourth of July or any day when you feel like being a proud American. Test your knowledge of the good ole USA with this list of Independence Day trivia questions. Don’t worry if you don’t know the answers; they are below. 1. What are the first seven words of the Declaration of Independence? 2. How many red stripes are on the American flag?

4. In what year did our current flag with 50 stars and 13 stripes become the current national flag? 5. Where was the first battle of the Revolutionary War fought? 6. Where was the final battle of the Revolutionary War fought? 7. How was the crack in the Liberty Bell made?

8. One signature on the Declaration of Independence is larger than any of the others. Whose signature is it?

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• Talk safety issues such as NEVER standing on a chair to reach items. Get a reacher. Avoid using step stools. • Replace low-lying furniture like couches, chairs and beds that are hard to get out of once you sit or lie down. • Get night lights for halls and bathrooms.

e’ve all been there. We need a public restroom before our bladder bursts. There’s a single Porta Potty. Despite the creepy looking guy nearby, we enter. Ugh, we gag from the stench! The seat is wet and there’s no paper. Suddenly, going behind the bushes looks pretty tempting. This is exactly how Fluffy feels when he goes into the garage to use the single, soiled litter box he shares with his nemesis Brutus. He barely fits into the small litter box with the claustrophobic cover, next to the noisy clothes dryer, next to his food bowl, on the other side of the cat door where Brutus could be lurking. Suddenly your bed or the floor looks pretty tempting. We should apologize to Fluffy, not get mad at him.

House Soiling, the #1 Behavioral Problem of Cats Last month we talked about what great pets cats make. This month, instead of talking about my favorite small dog breeds, as planned, I thought I’d cover the most common reason why cats are given up: urinating or defecating outside the litter box. Cats are clean, sensitive to noise and odors, do not like change, avoid stressful situations, desire comfort and privacy when they eliminate, and do not wish to “go to the bathroom” in their kitchen or bedroom. If you think like a cat when you design and care for your cat’s litter box space, you can often avoid many of the pitfalls that lead to inappropriate eliminations. After ruling out a medical problem with your veterinarian, there are several basic steps to take:

Save Energy • De-clutter the house. It’s the best way to avoid falling.

• Remove throw rugs.

• Keep a list of emergency numbers handy.

Make the litter box more attractive:

• The “One + One Rule” of having 1 more litter box than you have cats reduces soiling and sharing between unfriendly cats.

• Maintain a clean litter box by keeping it in an area that can be supervised and cleaned at least twice daily (I keep mine in my bathroom tub and shower). Clean it completely with scent-free soap and water (dishwashing liquid), replace the litter monthly and replace the box every few years. • Use unscented clumping litter, no liners. • The box should be as large as you can accommodate (minimum of 1.5 times the length of your cat), uncovered, and with a low entrance for older arthritic cats. I use large storage bins, with an entrance cut into one end. • Locate the box away from high traffic, noise, unpleasant experiences, food stations and sleeping areas.

Make the accident area(s) less attractive:

• Use an enzymatic odor eliminator, then cover the area with plastic sheeting, foil or flypaper. • Turn the unwanted bathroom into another kitchen by feeding your cat where it soils.

Reduce any stress your cat may have:

• Use facial pheromones such as Feliway and Safety Zone, provide safe hiding places and stop bullying between cats.

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Kate Brown, DVM is the owner and medical director of Brandt Veterinary Clinic in Nokomis Florida. Visit www. brandtvetclinic.com or email her at drkate@brandtvetclinic.com.

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