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Dear Readers,

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fter you’re older, two things are possibly more important than any others: health and money.”

A perceptive statement. Quick! Who said it?

Janice Doyle, Editor

Hints: The author of the statement died at age 90 last year. Contrary to the way we were raised in the 40s and 50s, she was among the very public females who believed that women were just as smart and capable as men and could achieve anything they wanted. In the 60s she was one of the first women to break through the glass ceiling in the male-dominated business world. Who was it? Helen Gurley Brown, author of the 1962 book Sex and the Single Girl. The younger generation—if they knew of Helen Gurley Brown at all—thought of her as a joke. Just an anorexic old woman who was pictured when she was younger working from a pink silk-walled and leopard-carpeted office. But for an older generation, Helen Gurley-Brown was a the person who, more than anyone else, personified freedom from the personal and professional boundaries set by the women of her day. Decades before there was Sex and the City (which I’ve never watched), there was Sex and the Single Girl in 1962 (which I never read). Still,

I was aware that she shocked the world by publishing attitudes about women and sex that were as liberating as the birth control pill had been to their physical bodies when it was introduced in 1960. In her writing career with Cosmopolitan magazine, she became a powerhouse of business acumen as she put forth her ideas of career advancement for women. What I hadn’t realized until her obituaries is that she had a world of things to say about life and work which are sensible and realistic. Take this for example:

“Never fail to know that if you are doing all the talking, you are boring somebody.”

It pretty much says it all, doesn’t it? We’re often bored by the talkers around us.

Another quote: “I hope I have convinced you that the only thing that separates successful people from the ones who aren’t is the willingness to work very, very hard.”

Helen Gurley Brown’s father died in Arkansas when she was ten (1932) and her mother moved her and her sister (paralyzed from polio) to California. Later Brown wrote: “I never liked the looks of the life that was programmed for me—ordinary, hillbilly and poor.” In high school, Brown set about working harder than anyone else, went to college and worked secretarial jobs before she became the ﬁrst woman

to hold a copywriter position at an advertising agency. She was a hardworking career girl in a man’s world.

“My success was not based so much on any great intelligence but on great common sense.”

As editor of Cosmopolitan magazine she changed the Good Housekeeping type magazine into a publication which, at its height, had three million circulation in 27 countries. She was obviously onto something as a business woman. How did her common sense play into that success? Here’s one example:

“The faster you get back to people, the less brilliant you have to be.”

Wow! Talk about common sense. How much time have you spent waiting on phone calls in the last month? And who cared? She did in her day.

“Dear Pussycat.”

Have trouble remembering names? The older I get, yes, the more often I can’t for the life of me remember people’s names. Even as a young career girl, Helen Gurley Brown simpliﬁed her life by calling everyone “Pussycat,” making them feel loved and desirable and they loved her back. I think the lady was on to something! Her word—pussycat—doesn’t ﬁt my personality, but maybe I can come up with something to be a generic catchall, an endearing loveable title to use when I see you without having to remember your name.. Any suggestions?

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Around Town W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G M A R C H 2 0 1 3

aturdays Adult Singles Club of Sarasota/Manatee Open Dance Party. 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Payne Park Auditorium, 2100 Laurel St., Sarasota. Cost: $10. Come with or without partner. Live music. Free snacks, BYOB. (941) 756-8303.

“Soul Crooners 2.” Revisit the soul music of the 1970s with heavenly harmonies and great vocalists. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at West Coast Black Theatre Troupe, 1646 10th Way, Sarasota. Tickets/info at (941) 366-1505.

Archaeology Fest. Explore Florida’s native heritage with special guest C. Randall Daniels, keeper of traditions for Apalachicola -Creek. Free event, suitable for families. Free hot dogs and lemonade. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at New College Public Archaeology Lab on College Drive. Details at (941) 487-4159.

First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon and Relay. Open to all ages. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota. Info/registration at (305) 278-8668.

and 9 Quilts in Paradise. Friendship Knot Quilters Guild biennial quilt show and sale, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. $7. (941) 408-8572.

Spring Arts, Crafts and Antiques Show at Antique Alley, 580 Indian Rocks Rd., Belleair Bluffs. 9 am to 4 pm. Free. (727) 581-6585.

Corvettes in Venice on the Isle. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Centennial Park, W. Venice Ave. 150+ Corvettes on display. Public free; entrants $25, $30 day of show. Register: venicefloridacorvettes.com or (941) 697-5469.

Dance For Parkinsons with Leymis Wilmott. For patients and caregivers wanting a fun way to stay active and engaged through expressive movement to live music. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Parkinson Place, 5969 Cattleridge Blvd. Suite 100, Sarasota. Free. Call (941) 893-4188.

and 24 Sarasota Invitational Regatta 2013. Largest rowing regatta in Florida. Free. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Nathan Benderson Park, 141 N. Cattleman Road, Sarasota. (941) 650-8469. Free Hullabaloo Family Health Festival, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota, 5731 Bee Ridge Rd. Free health screenings, tasty treats and family activities. 1-888-685-1596.

Sarasota Concert Band, The Magic of Music and Mystery – at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center, 7333 Scotland Way. 8 p.m. $15 tickets at gpactix.com or (941) 552-5325.

18th annual Giving Hunger the Blues. All day family and charity block party with entertainment to benefit All Faiths Food Bank. 12 – 8 p.m. on Hillview Street, across from Sarasota Memorial Hosipital. $5. (Under 12 free.) (941) 379-6333

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– 28 Everybody Must Get Sconed! Royal Tea Service at Powel Crosley Estate, 8374 N. Tamiami Trail, in Sarasota. Tues. and Thurs. at 2 p.m. $32. Call for reservations at (941) 225-9122.

Fly Fishing School. $150 per person includes fly tackle, textbook and lunch. 9 a.m. 7 to 3 p.m. at C.B.’s Saltwater Outfitters,1249 Stickney Point Rd., Sarasota. Details at (941) 349-4400.

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New Treatments May Help Old Problems S

ometimes we hear people with certain chronic health problems make statements like the following: “I saw a doctor a few years ago, and he/she said there was nothing that could be done,” or “they said in 1990 that any treatment would be worse than the pain.” These statements are applied to a myriad of medical woes, but especially to back or joint problems. I sometimes ask them: “Have you discussed this problem with your doctor lately,” or “have you seen a specialist?” Invariably, the answer is “no” because the door was closed on the problem all those years ago, not to be opened again, because a doctor or “they” said nothing could be done. I think to myself: “a rotary telephone was once the latest in communication devices around, but they were nothing like the little smart phone I have now!” I’m reminded of an acquaintance who learned from her family doctor

(salt of the earth, made house calls, would take a chicken in lieu of payment and had been in practice at least 40 years!) some years ago that she had a “bad heart.” He prescribed digitalis, the standard of care for many years, and advised her to get her affairs in order. She was in her early ‘60s. She became semi-invalid, struggling to survive.

Advances in medicine and health care in the last 25 years are astounding, and they continue to improve our chances for a better quality of life for years to come.

Years later, when her doctor retired, she saw a cardiologist who discovered that she needed a mitral valve replacement. After surgery, and a recovery period, she found that she could breathe, walk and sleep so much better that she was able to enjoy living again.

However, she lamented the years she had lost to the disease before knowing that effective treatment was available.

Advances in medicine and health care in the last 25 years are astounding, and they continue to improve our chances for a better quality of life for years to come. For spinal and orthopedic anomalies such as those resulting from compression fractures, narrowing of the spinal canal, certain knee or hip problems, it is possible for physicians to utilize

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a minimally invasive technique in which technology transmits internal images of the affected body area on a viewing screen, allowing them to clearly “see” and treat the problem area without the necessity of making a huge incision. Results are a faster recovery and fewer complications. Advances in technology and scientific research allow me to surf the web on my tiny phone. It also permits doctors to replace diseased joints with prosthetic parts, allowing patients to walk again. New medicines and procedures appear almost daily. Is there a possibility that the latest treatments now available will make a difference for you? Talk to a medical professional. Knowledge is power and could help you save your own life, or preserve the quality of it. To speak to a registered nurse about a health problem, or to learn about free classes and events, call ConsultA-Nurse® at 1-888-359-3552.

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Teacher Helps Patients Sing For Better Health, Confidence S

tretch those vocal chords and make a joyful noise! Parkinson Place announces a new program, “Singin’ in the Park” chorus, which takes place weekly at Parkinson Place Auditorium in Sarasota. The one-hour class is conducted by Phyllis Lowitt, a performer and teacher who focuses on enhancing voice performance for Parkinson’s patients. Her class typically follows a voice aerobics class, which is an excellent warm-up for singing. Lowitt chooses songs that many are familiar with, accompanied by Diane Hewitt on piano. “We sing old standard songs from awhile ago, theater songs, songs from musicals. We have the words in a video presentation on the screen, and we sing as a group,” Lowitt says. They are not a performanceoriented group, she says. They are there for the joy of sharing a musical experience, as well as the benefits that come with singing.

Phyllis Lowitt, M.M.

The class participates in vocal exercises.

“There’s muscle weakness associated with Parkinson’s. I do some techniques with them and teach them the most efficient ways of using their air, their muscles, their whole body. Singing is an athletic activity. By using muscles more than they would when they speak, they get a much stronger and more effective use of what they have.” Mrs. Lowitt, who attended Julliard and Adelphi University and received

her Master’s degree in Vocal Performance at the University of South Florida, has focused on working with individuals who have completed vocal rehabilitation required after surgery, speaking voice strain and physical illness. She runs a private teaching studio as well and is passionate in her efforts to aid speakers and singers to use their voices healthfully, restoring the ability of individuals to speak

confidently through effective and joyful communication. And the benefits of singing, she says, really pay off. “They realize that they can use their voices; they are surprised they can sing out the way they do,” she says about her class members. “The thing that’s most impressive to me has been how many are willing to particpate and how good they feel about themselves afterwards. There’s a feeling of self worth.” She invites newcomers to try out “Singin’ in the Park” on Weds. at 11:30 a.m. “It’s very informal. There’s laughter, applause, a lot of sharing,” she says. Parkinson Place is located at 5969 Cattleridge Blvd. Suite 100, Sarasota. In addition to singing classes, they also offer ongoing seminars, conferences, life-changing tools and resources that enhance quality of life for persons affected by the disease. For more information, call (941) 893-4188 or visit parkinsonplace.org.

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Move Over, Annie Oakley: Women and Guns only thing I do with it...well, I have woodchucks that need to be gone,” said Margaret Dubois from Connecticut.

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s I stood there with the gun in my hand, I couldn’t help but notice how shaky my aim was. I was nervous, of course—it was my first time. “Grip it with both hands. Move your thumbs a bit down and to the left. That’s it. Now lean forward some. You want to be in control when it recoils,” instructed Dr. Gerald Colbert, a certified NRA instructor and former naval officer. It was a “dry firing,” part of the First Steps Pistol Course I was taking in Sarasota. One by one, students moved up to the front of the class, aimed at a target and pulled the trigger without ammunition, just to get a feel for how the gun handles. I was surprised by how light it was, by how easy it was to pull the trigger. That’s not all that surprised me. Every student that picked up the gun was female. “The class is typically around 45 percent women,” said Colbert. But he said it wasn’t unusual for him to see a class full. It’s a trend he’s noticed has been growing over the years, especially in response to local crime. Toni Parsons, 81, was taking the class with me. “My son is very much into gun shooting, and he took me shooting a few times. I want to improve at it, but basically it’s self defense,” she said. “I was always afraid to have a gun because I thought that, being a little old lady, a person would get the gun from me and use it on me. That’s partly why I’m taking the course, so I can become proficient in using it and feel that I can use it as protection.” She’s not alone—women over 50 are a growing demographic for gun permits, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Licensing. The number of annual concealed weapon license applications for men and women rose from 28,618 in 1999 to 151,883 in 2012. In the month of January 2013 alone, 77,754 women aged 51 – 65 obtained a conceal carry permit—more than women from any other age group. Lifestyles After 50 • March 2013 • page 8

Dr. Gerald Colbert gives Toni Parsons instruction on aiming a firearm.

Put ‘em up? Taken that way, one would start to think that we boomer women are just waiting for the tumbleweed to blow by at high noon; but that’s hardly the case. I put forth the question: Why arm yourself? About thirty women over 50, from different states, political afﬁliations and walks of life, responded back. The overwhelming answer was self defense. Trish Shultz, 54, an Independent from Ellenton, said, “I’m single. I just think that the world has become unpredictable. People just want to protect their family and themselves. I don’t honestly agree with guns because it seems the killings have gone up, but I know I need a gun for self protection.” Earletta Maples, 71, a Democrat from Michigan said, “I carried a concealed weapon when I was a schoolteacher in downtown Detroit, Michigan, in the early 70s. I only had to pull it one time.” One night when she was stopped at a red light, someone approached her car. “He was looking in my window, and when I pulled my gun, he backed up all the way to the other side of the street.” Others carry for sport. Mary Sorge, 66, goes to the shooting range with her husband in Illinois and Arizona. Joann Altergott belongs to the Conto Wisconsin Gun Club. “I shoot mostly for recreation,” she says. According to the National Sporting Goods association, more women are participating in target shooting than ever. From 2001 to 2011, the number increased from 3.3 million women to just over 5 million. For hunting, it’s up almost 42 percent. A few women own a gun strictly for animal control. “I have a .22, and the

The Debate Of the women I interviewed, feelings about gun ownership varied. A little over half were against owning or using a gun personally, but not in favor of denying others the right to do so if they chose. Overall, most were against weapons like assault rifles, and in favor of background checks before weapons can be issued. Those who were for gun ownership believed in the right to self defense, their constitutional right to bear arms, and that stricter gun laws only make it harder for law-abiding citizens to obtain firearms, while criminals find a way to acquire them elsewhere.. Mary L.*, a Republican, worked for the army for 32 years and has been around guns her whole life. “My stepfather had a gun. I’ve never lived in a house where there wasn’t a gun. I decided to carry one for self defense,” she said. “My first husband was in security, and I have his .38, and I believe in the NRA. Who wants to live in a house where you can’t protect yourself?” Those that were against believed that the number of guns in the populace is out of control and that the number of gun-related accidents, suicides and conflict escalations far outweigh the number of people saved by using a gun in self defense. Deborah Healy of Sarasota said, “There are too many guns out there, and there’s just no reason for anyone to have the big, automatic assault rifles. The police officers never know what they are going to face out there. My cousin’s a police officer, and I hear about all the kids that get shot accidentally—there’s no reason for it.” Still others believe that the issue might be resolved with non-lethal crime deterrents, like tasers, mace and so forth. Alice Valentine, 65, of Sarasota, is a firm believer in selfdefense of the four-legged variety. She said: “I’m more into German shepherds than guns. They keep me safe and give you love back.”

Having women weigh in on the debate yielded a familiar question: Does arming more people make a society safer or deadlier? Despite strong arguments on both sides, it’s an issue that the nation has yet to resolve.

Parsons presents her target after finishing the class.

After the Class At the end of the class, all of us ladies headed off to the firing range to practice with live ammunition. Toni Parsons was up first, and after a few minutes of applying what she learned in class, the 81-year-old came back with a target peppered with holes. “I want to bring it home and put it on my door—don‘t dare to enter here: sharpshooter inside!” she said as she held it up. I asked her how she felt after the class. “I feel safer knowing how to use a gun,” she answered. When my turn came, my experience was a bit different. I felt safer knowing how to use a gun as well—but safer from the gun, not necessarily from an assailant. Knowing how to fire it, handle it, store it, and how it worked gave me peace of mind should I ever find myself confronted with one, defensively or otherwise. In this country, everyone is given the right to bear arms to defend ourselves and our fellow citizens, but what we are not given is the responsibility and the competence to do it safely and wisely. That’s up to the individual. Firing a gun for the first time, knowing that I had the power to kill another human being, made me want to be a more responsible person. For all of the women I interviewed, the decision to own a gun was a personal one. All I have to say is: look out, bad guys, Toni Parsons’ in town.” *requested name be changed

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he Baltimore Orioles, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays and more are back in the area for their spring training once again, leaving baseball fans plenty to cheer about. The Ed Smith Stadium, located at 2700 12th St., Sarasota, will be hosting several games over the season. Here’s the lineup: Mar. 7: Toronto Blue Jays, 1:05 p.m. Mar. 10: Pittsburgh Pirates, 1:05 p.m. Mar. 14: Tampa Bay Rays, 1:05 p.m. Mar. 15: Boston Red Sox, 1:05 p.m. Mar. 17: Minnesota Twins,1:05 p.m. Mar. 20: Toronto Blue Jays, 1:05 p.m. Mar. 21: Pittsburgh Pirates, 7:05 pm Mar. 23: Philadelphia Phillies, 1:05 p.m. Mar. 25: Boston Red Sox, 1:05 p.m. Mar. 27: New York Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Mar. 28: Tampa Bay Rays, 7:05 p.m. Mar. 29: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, 2 p.m. Mar 30: New York Mets,12:05 p.m.

Save the date! Senior Appreciation Days, Mar. 7 and 20. O’s fans 60 and over will receive a $2 discount on Reserved Grandstand tickets. Valid on 3/7 and 3/20 game dates. Seniors Run the Bases will be held after the 3/7 game when seniors walk or run the bases at their own pace. Discount valid at the box office only. Tickets and information online at mlb.com or (941) 893-6300. If you’re interested in becoming a part of the action yourself, check out the Manatee Adult Baseball League, which meets every Weds. at Lakewood Ranch High School in Manatee County. It’s open to anyone 30 and older. Experienced or green, you can play as long as there’s a spot free. Club dues apply— visit manateebaseball.com or call (941) 748-8470 or for more info.

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Pineapple Antiques Preview Party & Sale. 5 – 8 p.m. at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Jazz Trio and appetizers. Cost: $15 at door; $10 in advance. Benefits charities. Details at (941) 954-4165.

– 31 Weekend Artist Market. A variety of vendors includes fine art, handcrafted jewelry, garden sculpture, repurposed shabby chic treasures, food, and more. Every weekend from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. At Acceszorize, 1837 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota. Free. Info: (941) 328-9228.

Taste of Art. Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, bring your friends to an evening of experimental painting and wine tasting. Cost: $50 for 2-class series, $30 for single session. Price covers

materials, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Englewood Art Center, 350 S. McCall Road. For more info, call (941) 474-5548.

– 19 Watercolor Travel Journaling. Create an illustrated personal journal of your travels or your own backyard. Beginners welcome. Cost: $35/class or $100 for three. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Historical Society of Sarasota County in Pioneer Park, 1260 12th St., Sarasota. (941) 365-5204.

– 17 Lido Beach Springfest Arts and Craft Show. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Lido Beach Pavilion, 400 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota. Free. For more information, contact Carmen at (941) 716-1951.

– 24 Downtown Sarasota Alliance Arts and Crafts Festival on Main Street, from Orange Avenue to Central Avenue. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. For details, contact Tony at (941) 366-7040.

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Boondock Saints – twins and the Boston criminal element Far and Away – great fiddle music and Tom Cruise/Nicole Kidman in a weak immigrant story P.S. I Love You – the old Irish sadness and great actresses (Hilary Swank and Kathy Bates) Yankee Doodle Dandy – James Cagney as first generation Irish American George M. Cohan The Sullivans – five Irish American brothers aboard the USS Juneau in WWII.

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Two Irishman Meet a Swiss Tourist A Swiss man, on holiday in Dublin, needed directions. He was standing outside Davy Byrne’s pub when he saw two youths walking by so he stops them and asks, “Entschuldigung, koennen Sie Deutsch sprechen?” The two lads look at each other blankly and stare back at him.

“Parlare Italiano?” Still absolutely no response from the two lads.

“Hablan ustedes Espanol?” The Dublin lads remain totally silent.

The Swiss guy walks off extremely disappointed and downhearted that he had not been understood. One of the boys turns to the second and says, “Y’know, maybe we should learn a foreign language!” “Why?” says the youth, “That guy knew four languages, and it didn’t do him any good!”

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May the love and protection Saint Patrick can give Be yours in abundance As long as you live.

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he mission of Bugles Across America, a nonprofit organization, is to provide a live bugler for sounding Taps at the closure ceremony for every veteran, and at other appropriate ceremonies. Services are free, but donations are welcome. By law, every veteran shall be provided military honors by armed forces personnel, if requested. The minimum is a two-man flag detail and the sounding of Taps. Due to a critical shortage of buglers in the armed forces, the sounding of Taps is usually relegated to a recording. Bugles Across America was founded in 2001 by Tom Day to restore dignity and demonstrate the honor due our veterans. The organization has over 7500 buglers nationwide, is listed in the Funeral Director’s “Red Book”

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muscle develop a chaotic rhythm and cease their contractions, upon which the heart stops pumping blood to the rest of the body,” Dr. Saghir explains. While weight control is critical for keeping the heart muscle in shape—the food you eat matters just as much. A heart-healthy diet can reduce your risk of heart disease or stroke by 80 percent, according to the American Heart Association. Dr. Saghir has these tips for healthy weight loss and how to eat to protect your heart in the new year.

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Some protozoa, like plankton, are food for marine animals. Malaria is caused by a protozoan parasite. You can get infected by germs from other people in many different ways, including transmission through the air from coughing or sneezing, direct contact such as kissing or sexual intercourse, and touching infectious material on a doorknob, telephone, automated teller machine or a diaper. A variety of germs come from household pets. Dog and cat saliva can contain any of more than 100 different germs that can make you sick. Mosquitoes may be the most common insect carriers of disease. Mosquitoes can transmit malaria. Fleas that pick up bacteria from rodents can then transmit plague to humans. The tiny deer tick can infect humans with Lyme disease. We become immune to germs naturally and artificially. Before birth, we received natural immunity from our mothers. Once we are exposed to a germ, we develop natural immunity to it from special cells in our immune systems. Artificial immunity can come from vaccines. Most infections caused by microbes fall into three major groups: acute infections, chronic infections and latent infections. The common cold is an acute infection. Hepatitis C, which affects the liver, is a chronic viral infection. Chicken pox is an example of a latent infection that can emerge many years later and causes a disease called “shingles.” Handwashing is a simple and effective way to stop the transmission of germs. Health care experts recommend scrubbing your hands vigorously for at least 15 seconds with soap and water. It is especially important to wash your hands before touching food, after coughing or sneezing, after changing a diaper, and after using the toilet. 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 © 2012 by Fred Cicetti.

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experience lower rates of emphysema and [heart attacks] than the previous generation.” Dr. Dana E. King, professor and chair of family medicine at West Virginia University in Morgantown, led the study which found that 40 percent of the baby boomers were obese, compared to 29 percent from the older group. Many fewer baby boomers get regular physical activity as well. A whopping 52 percent said they aren’t active, while only 17 percent of the over-baby boomer-age group could say that. King expressed concern in one interview that boomers may be relying too much on medication to solve their health problems. He added that drugs should be used in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle, not instead of one. Disability was defined conservatively said one researcher. “To be considered disabled you had to be walking only with an assistance device, such as

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• Myth: There’s a magic pill (or oil, serum or balm) to grow our hair faster, stronger or thicker. Unfortunately, no. Hair growth is genetically predetermined and controlled by our hormones. Unless the magic pill affects our genes or hormones, there’s no hope that it might make our hair grow. (This includes prenatal vitamins. Credit the upsurge in hormone levels during pregnancy for those vibrant tresses!) Basic vitamin supplements can offer slight improvements in hair quality, but only if our body truly lacks the particular vitamin or mineral being taken.

• Myth: Trimming will make your hair grow stronger, longer, faster or thicker. Since hair is dead, cutting the ends has no effect on what happens at the scalp. Strands will grow at the same predetermined rate each month, and individual strands will grow in at the same thickness as before. While trimming or

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St. Louis Blues and more. Jeff Tyzik conducts these concerts on March 8, 9 and 10 in Tamnjoy “Beloved Ballets” pa, St. Pete and Clearwater. with music from TchaiAt the following Tampa Bay kovsky’s Sleeping Beauty, Times Masterworks, Stefan Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet Sanderling conducts Mahler’s and Stravinsky’s Firebird, Das Lied von der Erde (The among other works, and Song of the Earth). Inspired the next Coffee Concert. by six Chinese poems, this Conductor Stuart Malina extraordinary marriage of shares anecdotes about the music and composers Trumpeter Byron Stripling orchestra and song, with its blending of touching during the performance. Photo by Will Shively and heart-wrenching moMarch 7, 11 a.m., at the ments, is an expression of the desire to Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg understand life’s melancholic beauty. At the next Raymond James Pops The concert closes with Haydn’s concert, it’s an all-star cast of trumSymphony No. 45, Farewell, featuring peter extraordinaire Byron Stripling, mezzo-soprano Susan Platts and tenor world-class tap dancer Ted Louis Vinson Cole. March 15, 16 and 17 in Levy and Count Basie songstress Carmen Bradford in a swinging salute Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. For concert details or to order to Harlem’s famed Cotton Club with tickets, visitfloridaorchestra.org or It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing, Bill Bailey, I Got Rhythm, call 1-800-662-7286. BY HENRY ADAMS

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Adventures in Oregon Musicians Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum perform on the Rogue River in Oregon.

BY TRACIE SCHMIDT here’s nothing like being on the water to make you forget your troubles. Add a little Bluegrass to the mix, and it’s pure heaven. Once a year, Echo River Trips invites Grammynominated musicians Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum along for the ride on a fourday whitewater excursion on the Rogue River in Oregon. As an avid Bluegrass fan, I jumped at the chance to experience this twist on the traditional rafting trip.

Travel The gang met up in Galice, Oregon to load up and head out on our adventure. It was all adults this trip, many of them with grown children, but that didn’t keep us from acting like kids. On trips like these, days are spent lazing on the gear raft to the steady rhythm of the guide’s oars, enjoying the teamwork of a six-person paddle boat, or braving the Rogue’s class III rapids in a one-man inflatable raft called a “ducky.” The latter was a favorite among the guests. “The scenery is amazing—the adventure’s in the duckies,” said Jeffery Lewis of California, a retiree who spends his free time traveling and enjoying the outdoors. There’s plenty of time to try all three, whether you want to relax during a rough section of the river or test your mettle against the rapids. The guides make regular stops along the way to give everyone a chance to stretch their legs, enjoy a picnic lunch by the river or take in the sights, whether it’s a hike to an old goldLifestyles After 50 • March 2013 • page 30

panner’s homestead and a dip in a cold spring, or a trip to Zane Grey’s cabin, a famous author of western novels who drew inspiration from life on the river. It’s not hard to see why—with rocky grey cliffs and waterfalls, deep green water, mist-shrouded evergreens and abundant wildlife, there’s no shortage of scenery along the way. Osprey circled overhead as we drifted down the Rogue, and we even spotted deer grazing and a black bear fishing on the banks of the river. After pitching my tent for the night (gear is provided by Echo, or you can bring your own), I sat down to a hearty meal of marinated steak kabobs with onions, peppers and mushrooms, roasted potatoes and blue cheese pecan pear salad. Meals are healthy and savory; there’s always fresh fruit and vegetables on hand to snack on, and vegetarian entrees are served as well. At night, Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum fiddled, mandolined and sang long after the embers of our campfire died down, while guests shared laughter and stories of their travels. I asked Lewis and Rozem what they enjoyed most about the trip. “Unplugging,” said Lewis with a wry grin. “Getting away from all the sounds of machinery into nature. Into the sounds of water, the river.” “I like everything,” Rozum said. “I just love being outside. It’s important to get out into nature once in awhile.” For me, the best part of the trip was the people. Our guides—Nick, Mike, Kayla and Jennifer—were experienced and friendly. Nick and Mike rescued my wayward ducky on

more than one occasion, Kayla and I geeked-out about our favorite books and Jennifer was a first-class camp chef. Each guide is trained in first aid and swift water rescue and knows every twist and turn of the Rogue. For Nick, the river is like a second home. “Being on the river is such a spiritual place,” he told me. “It’s a lifestyle. Echo is like my family.” For guest Lisa Pratt, it was a chance to spend time with other bluegrass fans and meet two of her favorite musicians. She brought her guitar along for the trip, got a few tips from the pros and had a chance to perform

some original music during an impromptu talent night. “Playing along with Laurie and Tom, it’s something I’ll never forget,” she exclaimed. There were jokes and skits, crazy costumes galore—everyone got involved. And on the last day, we all lashed our rafts together and drifted down the home stretch of the river while Lewis and Rozum sang “I’m In Love With A River Guide” and “Going Away.” It was a bittersweet ending to an unforgettable trip. To plan your own adventure, visit echotrips.com or call (541) 386-2271.

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park 90 mins. south of Grants Pass. Home to the Grove of Titans, where some of the largest trees in the world are said to be hidden. Visit Stout Grove for a short, easily accessible trail (0.6 mi.) through some truly humbling giants, or take a longer trek on Boy Scout Tree Trail (5.2 mi.) to really explore the park. Stay: The park offers choice camping, but can fill up quickly, so book in advance. Parks.ca.gov/?page_id=413

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utlined below are several of the myths you may have read or heard and the truths behind some common wellness issues for senior adults.

Myth #1: Improvement of my

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