First Wave of Baby Boomers! VOLUME 22, NUMBER 1
HILLSBOROUGH
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Tourists and Fudge Just Naturally Go Together Fudge is personal. Mothers and grandmothers made fudge on the stovetop the old fashioned way. Dear Readers, It’s not a manufactured product. Watching it being made in the his month’s travel shops is part of slowing down page features two on vacation, going back in time, well-known tourist Janice Doyle, remembering how things used to be. spots in Michigan. Editor Fudge shops might thrive in tourist Both stories mention towns because of the traveler’s the fudge shops. Yes, what would philosophy that “I’m on vacation; I can a tourist town be without fudge indulge.” I’m personally shops on the main street? Fudge and tourists seem to go togeth- very familiar with that reasoning. It explains er. Name a popular tourist town and eating forbidden foods I’ll bet there are fudge shops on the like, well, like fudge, boardwalk or along the main street. when I visited Atlantic Michigan’s Mackinac Island alone has 16 fudge shops which sell 10,000 City—and Branson—and Gatlinburg—and Myrtle pounds of fudge every week. All Beach. You get the idea. summer! There’s science to But, why do we buy fudge when consider, too. It’s the we’re tourists, I wondered. Here’s tiny microcrystals in what I’ve learned. fudge that give it its What fudge shops sell is “slab firm texture. The key fudge.” Slab fudge is made by cooking sugar, cream and chocolate to successful fudge (with perfect microcrystals) is in together in a copper pot to 234° F the cooling, not the cooking. and then pouring the mass onto a The recipe calls for heating the 750-pound Vermont marble slab for ingredients and then allowing it to hand creaming. Fudge shops in tourist areas place cool undisturbed to approximately 110° F. When the fudge has cooled, their marble tables in the front of the stirring begins and continues the shop where tourists wander in to watch the creaming, or kneading, until the candy becomes thick and dense with lots of tiny crystals, which process with appropriate oohs make for thick, smooth candy. and aahs. Because of this (and unlike regular It’s not just fudge like Mama used chocolate candy—think Hershey), to make any more, either. Shops fudge can endure extremes of temperaoffer turtle, strawberry, pepperture. So you can pack fudge in your mint, cappuccino and dozens more suitcase, store it in a hot car trunk, varieties of fudgy temptations. BY JANICE DOYLE
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or someone who loves history and/or dogs, we’ll be giving away the DVD War Dogs of the Pacific. In 1942, in a desperate attempt to try anything to find the hidden enemy, commanders began using dogs. Nobody anticipated how effective they would be. If you would like to have this DVD, send your name, address and phone number to News Connection U.S.A., P.O. Box 638, Seffner, FL 33584, Attn: Bookworms. Or e-mail Janice@srmagazine.com (Subject line: Bookworms). Drawing Jan. 17.
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switch it to a sub-freezing airplane luggage compartment, back to a hot car trunk and still give it to someone or eat it without much product change. And fudge is exotic. Most adults can only eat so much fudge, much less than they can of, say, Dove chocolates. So it’s special and we’re willing to pay the exorbitant prices to have a few pieces. Mackinac Island is so well known for its fudgy ways, it rates a book titled “Oh, Fudge.” Author Lee Edwards Benning writes that fudge shops there date back to the 1880s. When the city’s wealthiest folks got to the island, they found the cool weather along with low humidity perfect for fudgemaking. In the 1960s a man there named Harry Ryba began making candy, not in the back room, but in the front window where tourists could watch it. Then he used fans to direct the aroma into the street. And the rest of the story can be found in shops from Big Bear Lake, California, to Atlantic City, New Jersey. I think the fudge shop and tourist link is being spoiled. No longer do you have to be on vacation to find fudge. It’s hitting the malls. A company called The Fudgery now has 29 locations, many in Tanger Outlet Malls. That’s not fair! Ordinary, everyday outlet mall shopping shouldn’t be mixed with the allure of dark chocolate cooling on a marble slab, waiting to become the perfection that is fudge.
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Around Town
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– 8 International Gem and Jewelry Show at Tampa Convention Show. $8. Info at intergem.com.
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Tampa Bay WAVES Unit #55 for women who served in the Navy, Navy Nurse Corps, Coast Guard, Marine Corps or related components. St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Riverview. 11 a.m. (813) 657-9164.
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Senior Fun Fest! Sponsored by this publication at the Florida State Fair Grounds Special Events Bldg. Free bingo, health screenings, games, more. One mile Fun Walk begins at 9:30 a.m. Call (813) 653-1988 for info.
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Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation at Gaither Adult School. Learn to assist adult students. 6 p.m. Call SERVE for information at (813) 872-5254.
eb. 2 Bay Sailors, Tampa Bay Sailing Club for Singles. General meeting at The Rusty Pelican. Learn what the club does. 7 to 9 p.m. (813) 236-7509 or online at baysailors.org.
Opera Master Class at Patel Conservatory, Straz Center, Tampa. Led by Composer Carlisle Floyd. Format will be aspiring international opera singers auditioning as Floyd selects five. 7:30 p.m. $15/ non-subscribers at (813) 229-7827, in person at the Straz Center Ticket Office or online at strazcenter.org.
Send Around Town news to Senior Connection Magazine, 1602 S. Parsons Ave., Seffner, FL 33584; fax (813) 651-1989. News must be received by the 10th of the month prior to event (i.e. January 10 for February event.)
January at the Straz Center for Performing Arts
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Once a Girl Scout, Always a Girl Scout BY JANICE DOYLE
which the British scout thought was only for pigs. herever I went Kohler finished Girl I found I had Scouts and earned the higha bond with girls and est GS award, the Curved women who had similar Bar (now the Gold Award) values, a tradition of and says, “But more imporservice to others and tantly I saw that a world of the courage to explore opportunities were indeed new opportunities,” open to anyone willing says lifelong Girl Scout to develop the skills.” Jean Maxwell Kohler, Girl Scouts became LtCol, USAF, retired. her “continuity” to The Tampa Bay area Lifelong Girl Scout Jean new locations as an Girl Scout’s involveMaxwell Kohler, LtCol, adult volunteer. “What ment started in Ohio started as ‘giving back’ USAF, retired. as a Brownie. From became a never ending Brownies up, she loved Scouting. process. The more I gave back, the She recalls being selected in Ohio more Girl Scouting gave me.” for the Girl Scout Senior Roundup Moves for her Air Force career in 1965 along with 10,000 girls from gave her the opportunity as an all over the world. A Girl Scout from adult volunteer to serve on ten England stayed with her on her Ohio councils, including North Atlantic farm before the Roundup. Kohler’s Girl Scouts, serving military and family introduced her to sweet corn diplomatic girls in Europe.
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Since retirement she has served on the Board of Directors for the Tampa Council, serving six years as Council President as well as on numerous task groups and committees, and as National Volunteer, providing consulting services to councils across the country. Some 50 million American Girl Scout alumnae have joined a threeyear celebration commemorating the positive impact Scouting has had on their lives, the lives of other girls, their daughters and now on their granddaughters. Jan Platt, former Tampa City Council member, former Scout and later member of the Tampa Girl Scout Council says, “Girl Scouts gave me a set of principles to live by. Many times in public life I would say to myself, ‘On my honor I will do my best to…’” And mentally repeat the promise she knew so well. She now watches her granddaughter enjoy Scouts and observes: “Scouting
offers a wonderful opportunity to work with all people from all walks of life. According to Kohler, “The best thing about Girl Scouting is that it really hasn’t changed over the years. We’re constantly modernizing the actual content and way we deliver our program, but the core values and approach are the same. We are the classic “grass roots” effort—locally funded and governed and with national guidelines and standards, but to meet local needs.” She concludes that Girl Scouting has been successful for nearly 100 years because it is constantly helping girls become happy, productive citizens and moving towards making the world a better place. Girl Scout Alums who would like to reconnect can call Girl Scouts of West Central Florida at (813) 281-4475 or go online to fswcf.org to find opportunities of interest.
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Bingo! It’s Pat Calling the Game!
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f you attend our Senior Fests, you know that you can play free bingo all day. Pat Zeidel is the face behind the bingo. She will be at the center of the fun in the bingo area at the Pat Zeidel, left, has fun calling the winning numbers. Senior Fun Fest, January 20, at Several of her friends travel with the State Fair Grounds. Get in Pat to help hand out prizes, check there and take home a prize! winning cards and keep things movPat has called the B-14s and ing. She carries prizes for the games the O-64s for hundreds of games in boxes and has learned that people over the last several years. “The like to get practical prizes—including machine I use was given to me by a toilet paper and paper towels—as man getting out of bingo. He creat- well as calendars and knick-knacks. ed a monster when he gave me this, Besides Senior Connection events, Pat and I am not even a bingo player.” can be found calling bingo at Kings Point Pat says she likes to see people Clubhouse in Sun City Center and the annual Snowbird Extravaganza in Lakeland. have fun. “People don’t care what Check out the bingo on January 20! the gift is, they just like to win.”
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The author covers the gamut from personal growth and spirituality to guidance for those needing help in their quest for inner peace. Whatever the reason you may feel lonely or regretful of days past, Szymczak shows how we can use our everpresent GPS (“Guiding Power of Spirit”) to light up our road to love and contentment. Szymczak uses personal stories and experiences, examples, exercises and selfmastery tools to transform pain and problems into opportunities for personal growth by answering questions of who we are and where we are heading, showing how we get there with the help of our ever-present GPS! For more information, please visit Szymczak’s interactive website at: www.theroadmaphome.com.
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See You At The Senior Fun Fest! H
ey Seniors! Thursday, January 20 is your day! Senior Connection will present the 6th annual Senior Fun Fest! held in the Special Events Building, (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Entrance) at the Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa. The doors will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit exhibitors with information on health and wellness, senior lifestyles, travel, attractions and senior services.
This year’s FREE event will feature AAA Auto Club’s Senior Driver Expo, designed to keep seniors driving for as long as safely possible. This is a great opportunity to bring your car in for a free safety inspection provided by AAA Auto Club. The vehicle inspection center will be set up in front of the Senior Fun Fest main entrance. Information on vehicle inspection will be available in the parking lot and inside the Senior Fun Fest at the AAA Auto booth. Get advice for your car, test your driving health, find your perfect vehicle fit and extend your safe driving years. Live entertainment! All your favorite ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s music will fill the stage from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., including Richie Merritt of The Marcels singing “Love Potion No.
9”; Ken Brady of the original Casinos; “The King of Dance and Swing,” Mr. Bill Castner; and introducing “Duece” Hulett—best in Country. Of course our favorite “DJ with a Twist” Denise Looney will keep things running smoothly. Don’t miss our favorite Safety Harbor firefighter, Russell Cortese, as “Elvis,” as well as Fritzy the “One Man Circus” who will wow the crowd with unicycling, juggling, globe walking and general Fritzy mayhem. Free Health Screenings Visit the various Health and Wellness booths and receive important health checks and screenings such as blood pressure, blood sugar tests, vision, hearing and spinal checks. AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour bus will offer six free health screenings including cholesterol, glucose, bone density, body mass index, blood pressure and waist circumference. Results will be given that day.
Activities of the day There are lots of chances to win $1,000s in prizes and plenty of giveaways, including tickets to Busch Gardens, MOSI, The Tampa Theater and the Grand Prize drawing to win round-trip tickets to Biloxi Beau Rivage, compliments of the Saint Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. Try your putting skills and throw accuracy at the Senior Sports Center or play Bingo games for prizes throughout the day. Check out the Grandkids are the Greatest Photo Contest photos on display. You may be able to still enter, the deadline to is January 12, look in this paper for entry form. Selected photos will be on display and winning photos will be selected on Thursday, January 20. Enjoy free coffee and muffins from our friends at Perkins Restaurants. A “Senior Friendly” lunch will be available for $5 as well as a variety of lunch specials.
Join the Senior Fun Walk The Fun Walk is Thursday morning, January 20. It is always a great way to start off the day for the Senior Fun Fest! Registration is at 8:45 a.m.; warm-up and walk begin at 9:15 a.m. in front of the Special Events Building. Call (813) 653-1988 or 1-888-6700040 for registration forms, or sign up on the day of the walk at 8:45 a.m. There is a minimum donation of $3 for local charity displays. Walkers will enjoy free continental breakfast, a sponsor “Goodie” bag and a T-shirt to the first 120 to register. Admission is FREE. Parking is $3. Enter through the Martin Luther King entrance. A free trolley ride is available all day from the parking lot to the entrance gate. Call (813) 621-7821 for directions. For more info, call (813) 653-1988, toll free at 1-888-670-0040 or go to www.SrMagazine.com. See you there!
So Many Places To Go And Things To See! I
t’s that time of year when suddenly you can’t find enough days in the month to do all there is to do in Florida! Snowbird Extravaganza This convention will showcase products and services that promote healthy, fulfilling lifestyles with hundreds of exhibits, speakers, free giveaways, interactive feature areas and live entertainment. Highlights include an Internet Café, Gourmet Gallery, Automobile Showcase, Canadian Tourism Center; Healthy Lifestyle Center and more. The main event—Stars of Snowbird Extravaganza—and other special guests
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will perform twice daily at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Youkey Theatre. The Snowbird Extravaganza will be held at the Lakeland Center, 701 West Lime St., Lakeland, Florida on Jan. 25 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit snowbirdextravaganza.com or call 1-800-265-3200.
Florida State Fair If you prefer your fun in the biggest, brightest, most-diversified
way possible, get to Tampa for the Florida State Fair Feb. 10 through 21 for this year’s “Best Time of the Year” fair. At the fair you’ll find world-class entertainment like the Blues Brothers, the annual Elvis tribute contest, the huge Midway area full of rides for all ages and, of course, food special to places like state fairs. Every year, headliner entertainment draws music lovers from all over to the stages on the grounds.
With a minimum of three shows on the main stage every day, you can select your favorites. You’ll want to visit Cracker Country, a living history museum reliving rural Florida’s early 1900s past. The agriculture exhibits and typical state fair competitive works by cooks, craftspeople and kids make state fairs special places to visit. One special day to note is Feb. 17 which is Salute to Veterans Day as well as Senior Fun Day with special admission prices and shows. Info: call 1-800-621-7821, or visit floridastatefair.com.
The Florida RV Supershow Is Back!
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he Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) will host the 26th Annual 2011 Florida RV SuperShow, Weds., Jan. 12 through Sun., Jan. 16. at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. The theme of the 2011 Florida RV SuperShow is “Join the Fun.” With hundreds of RVs on display and educational seminars, the SuperShow is the place to trade-in your old RV or get all the information you need to get acquainted with the RV lifestyle. Some of Florida’s finest campgrounds and resorts will have booth exhibits to show attendees the best camping opportunities found anywhere. Also, a huge display of camping accessories and supplies will be found in the Camping World Store. Enjoy free entertainment: clowns, unicycle riders, barbershop quartets, bagpipe bands and more. A free shuttle service inside the SuperShow will carry visitors from exhibit to exhibit. Seminars presented throughout the day include “Choosing an RV; A
Logical Approach,” “Full Time and Extended RV Travel,” and “Using Your RV for Temporary Housing in an Emergency.” See Brian Brawdy’s eco-friendly “SuRVivor” RV, which uses solar and wind power and captures rainwater for later use. The Super Rally celebrates its 21st year at the SuperShow. This RV rally is opened to RV clubs and the general public and includes free admission to the SuperShow, meeting facilities for clubs, free refreshments, seminars and live entertainment. Admission to the SuperShow is only $10 for adults, which includes a second day admission for the cost of one day. Children under 16 are free. Hours: Weds. – Sat., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sun., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weds. is Senior Citizens Day; seniors receive $1 off the cost of admission. For more info, contact the Florida RV Trade Association at 10510 Gibsonton Drive, Riverview, FL 33578, (813) 741-0488, or visit frvta.org.
Tai Chi for Health and Well Being Taoist Tai Chi Society
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Open House Celebrations Saturday, January 22, 2011 Brandon Center 911 Bryan Rd, Brandon, 33511 11:00 am to 1:00 pm First United Church of Christ 7308 E Fowler, Tampa 33618 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Come join us, watch us practice our Tai Chi set and learn a move or two. Beginner classes start the week of January 24, 2011. We offer morning, evening, and weekend classes, as well as ongoing Health Recovery classes. First class free! Classes held in Brandon, Temple Terrace, Sun City Center and Palma Ceia. For times and locations, please call 1-877-398-1108 or go to www.taoist.org or www.brandon.florida.usa.taoist.org
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he chefs at Brookdale Senior Living communities across the nation pride themselves on creating meals that are not only healthy, but exciting. Over the past year, culinary competitions have been held nationwide to decide which of them would be named America’s top chef for seniors: Ultimate Chef America. Florida’s competition took place recently in Jacksonville, where two teams of four chefs were given this challenge: create four flavorful, senior-friendly courses using only a grill. The competetors had two hours to present their creations to a panel of judges who awarded points for taste, presentation and creativity. “Cooking for senior palates requires special expertise,” said Joska Hajdu, senior vice president of dining services at Brookdale Senior Living. “That’s because senior taste buds and palates change with age,
so the flavors have to be bolder and richer, and the textures of foods need to be more senior-friendly as well.” The competition was broadcast live at several Brookdale Senior Living communities statewide so residents could cheer on their chefs. The event included tastings, talks on healthy cooking and a silent auction benefiting the Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation. After a heated battle, the Mission Nutrition team was announced the winner in the taste and creativity categories, while the Culinary Commandos team took home the award for best presentation. Among the dishes featured were: Israeli couscous with peppers and grilled bok choy; veal roulade with roasted garlic sesame reduction; and a creative dessert called Chop Chop Pineapple that featured plantain and mango puree, and grilled pineapple carved to resemble lamb chops. I had a chance to speak with Chef Karen Schluntz of Freedom Plaza, Sun City Center, one of the competetors
from the Culinary Commanovercoming the impact dos team, and the artist behind that aging and medicathe Chop-Chop Pineapple. tions can have on the Her cooking career has taken taste of the food. And her from Boston to James because she’s responBeard House in New York, sible for a community of and eventually to the Black regular diners, she has Pearl in Dunedin, Fla., where to make sure the menu she was an executive chef. is a balance of variety She became interested in and nutrition as well cooking for Freedom Plaza as seniors’ favorites. because of her experiences “The most rewarding Chef Karen Schluntz with her mother-in-law. It part of cooking, especialwas a job, she said, that was more ly for senior living, is that there’s such centered on people than self or career. a connection. Everyone talks about She also found herself switching gears the food,” Schluntz continued. “There from dishes with heavy cream, salt have been so many memories and traand sugar to healthier substitutes. ditions associated with food through“With no senior experience whatout their lives—food is just a great soever, it was the hardest transition connector. We’ve become so close to I’ve ever made. It’s not about you, our residents, you become a barometer it’s really all about the residents,” for what’s going on in their lives.” Schluntz said. “They know what To learn more about Chef Schluntz, they like; I rely on the residents Ultimate Chef America or senior to help me build my menus.” cuisine, visit brookdaleliving.com/ One of the challenges, she said, is ultimate-chef-america.aspx. Please enclose this form with your entry. (make sure to sign the bottom) Mail to: News Connection USA, Inc. P.O. Box 638, Seffner, FL 33583-0638
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The Boomer Generation at 65 Faces Health and Retirement Choices
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n Jan. 1, 2011, the first wave of Baby Boomers—2.8 million of them in this one year alone—will begin turning 65. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that almost 8,000 people a day will celebrate that significant birthday, and it’s a process that will continue through 2039 when the last of the 78 million Boomers reaches 65. The months leading up to this milestone birthday are fraught with decisions about retirement, health care and lifestyles. But none are as important and long-reaching as choices about Medicare. In the months preceding their 65th birthdays, Boomers will receive their Medicare cards for the
first time. Although most Boomers are not eligible for full Social Security benefits until age 66, they are eligible for Medicare at age 65. The questions being asked by this generation are significant: Do I sign up for Medicare? When must I enroll? And, most importantly, where can I find accurate information about my Medicare choices? It’s best to seek out accurate and trustworthy information on Medicare when trying to sort out what’s best for you. A great place to start is the Medicare Rights Center at www.medicareinteractive.org or the U.S. Government’s Medicare site at www.medicare.gov. You may also want to contact your local SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) volunteer. Operating under the auspices of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, SHINE’s statewide network of volunteers can help you sort out some of
Even at this time of year, you may qualify to make a Medicare plan choice. People approaching age 65 may choose their Medicare coverage beginning three months prior to their birthday month. But you may also get a special opportunity to choose or change your plan if:
the more complex issues surrounding Medicare. Contact the Florida Elder Helpline at 1-800-926-5337 (1-800-92 ELDER) for more information. Enrolling in Medicare offers another set of choices. If you are already receiving Social Security or Railroad Retirement pensions, you will be automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A and B at age 65. If you are not receiving benefits from these pension programs, however, you must actively enroll in Medicare. You will have a 7-month period to complete your enrollment, which begins three months before your 65th birthday. Don’t postpone your decision because if you miss the initial enrollment period, you could face an additional charge called a delayed enrollment penalty. If you have adequate health coverage (called “creditable coverage”) through your workplace, you can delay enrollment in Medicare without incurring
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a penalty. The same is true if you or your spouse work for an employer with more than 20 employees. Another choice you’ll have to make involves prescription-drug coverage under Medicare Part D. What kind of coverage you need can take some thought. One excellent resource is AARP’s “doughnut hole” calculator at http://doughnuthole. aarp.org/. This useful tool can help you figure out if, and when, you might fall into the dreaded Medicare Part D coverage gap. Once you successfully navigate through these Medicare decisions, you will definitely want to celebrate your big day. And there’s good reason to celebrate. I know. I and my family will save about $9,000 a year on health care coverage costs now that I’m enrolled in Medicare. You’ve earned this benefit...so go ahead and party, in that inimitable Boomer-generation style!
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Caring For Your Pet While osteoarthritis is one of the most common reasons for pets to behave this way, there are other important conditions to consider. Depending on the age, breed and possibly gender of your pet, certain diseases should be ruled out by your family veterinarian before it is assumed that your pet has arthritis and treatment is started.
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t the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, millions of Americans vow to change their lives in the coming year. Most New Year’s resolutions aim to improve daily lives in ways such as: • losing weight • exercising more • improving nutrition • reducing stress • ceasing smoking • becoming financially stable • achieving an education goal • landing a job • finding the perfect mate
Some of these goals are attainable; others are beyond control. “Taking control of your life through healthy habits is a perfect new year’s resolution,” said Dr. Anil Hingorani,
M.D. “Only you can control your health and set realistic goals for yourself. Then, one day at a time, you’ll see the results.” As a vascular surgeon and a member of the Chicagobased Society for Vascular Surgery, Dr. Hingorani has witnessed first-hand the benefits of good health. “I have seen improvements in diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol when patients have entered into a regular routine of exercise and healthy eating. These diseases are among the most common causes of limb loss, stroke, heart attacks and death.” To launch a 2011 new year’s resolution, tell a friend. The buddy system is a proven method of staying on track when implementing a wellness program. Tell Facebook friends, too. This is a great way to publicly announce a 2011 self-improvement goal.
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Vision Loss: “You Have to Find Someone to Help Cope With It” BY JANICE DOYLE
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d Brock connects to the world through technology as his choroidermia (a genetic disease) takes his sight. He uses a guide dog, has customized his home office to include good lighting, a large screen and reading software which magnifies what he sees. “It was hard at the beginning,” he said. “I was slow, but slow is better than not having access to the world.” In Florida, about 216,000 people over age 64 are known to have vision loss, which includes not only those legally blind but also those who have serious difficulty seeing, even with glasses. What happens when macular degeneration, glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy—the three main causes of vision loss—take your sight away? Bonnie Truax, 81, said, “You have to find someone to help you cope with it.” Most people find help through one of the several agencies which serve the blind. Sheryl Brown, Rehabilitation Services Facilitator at Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind said, “A lot of times patients come to us after their doctors suggest they come to our store to find magnifiers and adaptive devices. They get here, look around and talk to our staff and then we talk to them about our services.” Independent Living Skills classes at Lighthouse for the Blind can “teach them to do everything they need to live independently except drive a car,” said Brown. “And we’ll teach them to use a white cane and the bus system so they can have transportation.” These free services are funded through United Way and the Florida Division of Blind Services (which is a part of the federal Department of Education). Clients who take the Independent Living Skills Program are picked up in a van and taken to the facility for classes four days a week. Senior Connection • January 2011 • page 16
From writing checks using adaptive methods to putting raised, colored markers on the stove and washer, independent living is the goal. They may learn that with low vision, contrasts provided by colors help. Safety concerns, shopping tips, kitchen organization, matching clothes up and how much toothpaste is on the toothbrush are just a few of the areas covered in the class. They learn about Talking Books and a radio reading service.
they’ve reacted to things all through their lives,” said Brown. “The fighters fight and the others hand it over to someone to take care of them.” She explained that vision loss is “like any other loss in that at first, you have shock, denial and anger. You have to get to a point where you say ‘I’m ready to do something about it.’” A family member who insists someone take the classes in that early “shock” stage may not realize that it’s too much too soon for the person.
Even after William Earl Tucker, age 61, had six months of training behind him, he was apprehensive about going out in public knowing people would stare at him. “I got the shock of my life on my first trip to the mall,” he said. “People kept asking me if I needed help. Get out,” he said. “You’ll like it.”
“You have to have time to process it. And if you get depressed about it you may need medication to help calm you down and accept it,” Brown explained. She noted that others just face it and learn to adapt. Vision loss is a disability, she said. “And no one expects to have a disability. You get ready to retire and you don’t expect to have something like vision loss happen. It is a loss.”
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The ones that have the hardest time are those who are fiercely independent. They may have the hardest time getting over the loss, but once they get with the program, they are usually successful because they gain back that independence.
Computers Computers have opened life up for seniors with vision difficulty. Some use magnification software ($300 – $600) providing capability to do banking, order from websites, read the news and much more. Other—more expensive—programs include speech software for computer systems and optical character recognition (OCR) software. Stargardt disease (also known as Stargardt macular dystrophy) is juvenile macular degeneration and leads to adult legal blindness. Diagnosed with the disease at age 12, Ruth Carmichael Ellinger of Brandon has become an awardwinning Christian fiction author. She was recently awarded the “Artist of the Year” award for “Excellence in the Arts” by the Brandon (FL) Arts Council despite the challenges presented by her visual handicap. She began her writing career using a manual typewriter and a magnifier. A personal computer and classes with Lighthouse for the Blind opened the way for her to be a “blind writer.” Claude Wood was 100 when macular degeneration caused things around him to look fuzzy and he stopped driving. He said, “If you’re blind, that’s not the end of the world.” (For stories of seniors who have learned to cope with low vision or blindness, visit the American Federation for the Blind’s Senior Site.)
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Rheumatology Mythbusters: Thirteen Things That Just Aren’t True
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early 50 million U.S. adults—and 300,000 children—suffer from arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, and there are many myths surrounding how a person “gets” arthritis, what can be done to treat it and things to avoid that could exacerbate it. Here are thirteen myths, as busted by members of the American College of Rheumatology: Myth: Arthritis is one disease. Truth: Arthritis is an umbrella term used to describe over 100 medical conditions and diseases, known as rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and gout.
Myth: Arthritis is an older person’s disease. Kids don’t get arthritis. Truth: Arthritis and other rheumatic diseases do not discriminate by age. RA often begins between the 30s and 50s. About one child in every 1,000 develops a type of juvenile arthritis. Myth: Rheumatic diseases aren’t nearly as common as other diseases. Truth: In the U.S. alone, there are nearly 50 million adults and 300,000 children with arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. 60 percent of people with RA are unable to work 10 years after disease onset. Myth: Wearing a copper bracelet can cure arthritis. Truth: Benefits for pain relief (not cure) appear to be a placebo effect, rather than a true physical reaction. Myth: Any doctor can treat my rheumatic disease. Truth: While primary care physicians are an important part of your health care team, you may need to see a rheumatologist (a physician who specializes in rheumatic diseases). Myth: Smoking does not increase my risk for developing an autoimmune disorder. Truth: Smoking increases the risk for developing autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid
arthritis and lupus – and it appears to create worse symptoms.
Myth: Children outgrow arthritis. Truth: In reality, over 50 percent of children with juvenile arthritis will enter adulthood with active arthritis.
Myth: Arthritis is brought on by weather changes. Truth: Changes in weather can exacerbate arthritis symptoms, such as joint pain, but they do not cause arthritis. Myth: Exercise should be avoided if you have arthritis. Truth: Physically active individuals are healthier, happier and live longer than those who are inactive and unfit, including people with rheumatic diseases.
Myth: People with rheumatic diseases should seek herbal remedies and supplements for treatment. Truth: Unfortunately, most information available to the public about these remedies is misleading. Because the FDA is currently unable to regulate the quality of herbal remedies and supplements, their use is not recommended. Myth: My weight has no impact on my arthritis. Truth: Some studies show that even a small amount of weight loss can help ease arthritis pain – particularly in the knees and hips.
Myth: Cracking your knuckles can cause arthritis. Truth: Some studies have shown that this habit can cause damage to the ligaments, but there is no evidence that knuckle cracking can lead to arthritis. Myth: Arthritis is an inevitable part of life, so you just have to deal with it. Truth: Aches and pains are an inevitable part of life. If pain in the joints, muscles or bones is severe or persists for more than a few days, you should ask a physician to determine if a referral to a rheumatologist is appropriate.
Source: American College of Rheumatology (ACR)
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Army Women: A Legacy of Patriotism he Women’s Army Corps Veterans’ Association held its 64th Annual Convention in Tampa. Made up of current, former or retired women members of the Army, members of the Association from across the U.S. met to enjoy time sharing their military experience stories, conduct business and enjoy outings in the Tampa area. The convention’s closing banquet was highlighted by speaker LTC (Ret.) Amicita Maloon-Gibson of Melbourne. Charming and articulate, Maloon-Gibson told her story of 26 years in the military service. She told the group of about 100 women that they each had a story. Then she challenged the WACs: “Share your story. It is history. Get it documented.” Concluding her speech, she said, “I am glad I had the opportunity to serve this nation. When you see a veteran, give them a hug. Thank them.” The women pictured below were WACs who served during WWII.
History of the WACs The Women’s Army Corps (WAC) began as the women’s branch of the U.S. Army, created as an auxiliary unit (WAAC) in May 1942 and converted to full status as the WAC in 1943. The first training manual begins by naming the responsibility of the women: “Your Job: To Replace Men. Be Ready To Take Over.” About 150,000 American women served in the WAC during World War II, releasing the equivalent of seven divisions of men for combat. General Douglas MacArthur called the WACs “my best soldiers,” adding that they worked harder, complained less and were better disciplined than men. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower said that “their contributions in efficiency, skill, spirit and determination were immeasurable.” The WAC as a branch was disbanded in 1978 when women converted to whatever Military Occupational Specialty they were working in. Since then, women in the U.S. Army have served in the same units as men.
For over 60 years, Helen Simar of Pennsylvania (standing, second from right) has stayed in touch with Marian Cole of Largo, Florida, (seated, second from right). They were WACs in India during WWII. Helen was secretary to a British general and Marian worked in public relations.
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spouses who require the regular attendance of another person to assist in eating, bathing, dressing and undressing, or taking care of the needs of nature. It also includes individuals who are blind or a patient in a nursing home because of mental or physical incapacity. Assisted care in an assisting living facility also qualifies. To qualify for A&A it needs to be established by your physician that you require daily assistance by others to dress, undress, bathe, cook, eat, take on or off prosthetics, leave home, etc. You DO NOT have to require assistance with all of these. There simply needs to be adequate
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medical evidence that you cannot function completely on your own. The A&A Pension can provide up to $1,632 per month to a veteran, $1,055 per month to a surviving spouse, or $1,949 per month to a couple*. Eligibility must be proven by filing the proper Veterans Application for Pension or Compensation. This application will require a copy of DD-214 or discharge/separation papers, Medical Evaluation from a physician, current medical issues, net worth limitations and net income, along with out-of-pocket Medical Expenses. It is a good idea to apply early as the application process can take several months to gain approval. Home Health Mates can also help answer questions and navigate you or a loved one through this process.
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Will FDA Approve An Assault on Salt? H
elp may be on the way for cutting back on salt in a way your taste buds won’t notice but your heart and arteries will appreciate. In a study and report commissioned by Congress, the Institute of Medicine has recommended that the FDA decrease the amount of salt in commercially prepared food.
Health The proposal aims to rein in the overabundance of sodium (which is one of two components of table salt, along with chloride) in the American diet. Too much sodium helps usher in high blood pressure and damages arteries at a cost of at least 100,000 lives a year. The proposal isn’t a Big Brother approach to watch how much salt you use at home. For most people, that’s under 25 percent of daily salt intake. Instead, the institute recommends that the FDA take a step-down approach that would gradually lower
the amount of salt in prepared foods in the next 10 years (through 2020). Such a move could make a big difference, since most of the salt in the American diet is put there by someone else—a food company, chef or cook. How much is too much? Every day, the average American takes in about 1½ teaspoons, or 8,500 milligrams (mg), of salt—which translates to about 3,400 mg of sodium. That’s double what the American Heart Association recommends (3,800 mg of salt, or 1,500 mg of sodium) for older people and those with heart-related diseases. Most of this is “hidden” salt—breakfast cereals (1 cup of Raisin Bran, 354 mg of sodium), a tuna sandwich (1,300 mg), a cup of cottage cheese (900 mg), prepared cookies (three Oreos, 190 mg). Salt plays many roles in food, from acting as a preservative or a binder to helping yeast rise. It is also a cheap way to make food tastier.
Some companies have a head start The Institute of Medicine’s proposal would codify a move that some food companies began voluntarily several years ago. Campbell’s, for example, has slowly reduced the amount of sodium in its regular V8 drink by one-third since 1992. Sales during that period held steady, suggesting that consumers didn’t notice the change. If efforts like this work, why bring in the FDA? Because most of the food industry has gone in the other direction, gradually increasing the amount of salt in prepared foods. The more salt we eat, the more our taste buds get used to it, making low-sodium foods taste bland. A little is good, a lot isn’t The assault against salt comes after decades of scientific bickering about whether too much sodium in the diet is harmful and whether cutting back is beneficial. The consensus today is yes and yes.
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Finance Compare Prices Family members and caregivers can help seniors out by comparison shopping for goods and services online. Changing homeowner’s insurance policies alone can save hundreds of dollars each year. Review all bills and find out if it is less expensive to bundle services like phone and cable.
Take Advantage of Existing Services The fall prevention alarms advertised on television can be a great tool to help seniors prevent serious injuries from falls and other medical emergencies, but most of them come with a costly monthly monitoring fee. Look for a personal alarm system that can connect directly to 911 and charges no monitoring fees and has no service contracts.
Consider Home Care In 2007 the average annual rate nationally for a private room in a nursing home was $77,745, and it has gone up each year. The annual base rate for an individual residing in an assisted living community is more than $35,628. The average annual cost of home care can be half the cost of nursing home care.
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Keep Blood Sugar Healthy with Greens I
t’s soup season. And whether you get yours from a can or find the time to whip up a classic, there’s a soup ingredient your blood sugar will love: greens. That’s right. Winter greens like kale and chard make great soup add-ins. And a recent review of scientific studies revealed that people who ate roughly a cup of cooked greens a day were somewhat less likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
Recipe Good Things in Greens Cooked or raw, most greens are a great source of magnesium. In studies, higher intakes of this mighty mineral have been linked to a lower risk of diabetes. Greens also contain a variety of disease-fighting antioxidants that help protect the body in myriad ways. As a food group, leafy greens include a wide range of good-for-you
Directions In a large pot, sauté garlic and onion. Add kale and sauté, stirring, until wilted. Add 3 cups of broth, 2 cups of beans, and all of Bean Soup the tomato, herbs, with Kale salt and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes. Ingredients In a blender or 1 tbsp. olive oil food processor, 8 garlic cloves, mix the remaining crushed or minced Photo: Kana Okada; Styling: Sara Quessenberry beans and broth 1 yellow onion, chopped until smooth. Stir into soup to thicken. 4 cups chopped raw kale Simmer 15 minutes. Ladle into bowls; 4 cups low-fat, low-sodium sprinkle with chopped parsley. chicken or vegetable broth One variation: Instead of the 2 (15 ounce) cans cannelloni kale, add the following: or navy beans, undrained 4 plum tomatoes, chopped 1 bunch Swiss chard, roughly chopped 2 tsp. dried Italian herb seasoning 1/2 bunch escarole, stemmed Salt and pepper to taste and roughly chopped 1 cup chopped parsley 1/2 pound dried bowtie pasta (cooked) Optional: sliced kielbasa 1/4 pound baby spinach vegetables, including lettuce, kale, spinach, cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts, and edible herbs like dill and parsley. Try some in soups:
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Will Drinking Help My Heart Or Harm My Health? BY HARVEY B. SIMON, M.D. Editor, Harvard Men’s Health Watch
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A. Your question itself holds the
solution to your quandary; it’s the word moderate. In moderate amounts, alcohol does appear to reduce the risk of heart attacks, particularly in men who are middle-aged and older. And while heavy drinking will raise blood pressure and cause many other health problems, moderate drinking
does not lead to hypertension. In both cases, a moderate “dose” amounts to one to two drinks a day, counting 5 ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer or 1½ ounces of liquor as one drink. A Harvard study makes the point. The subjects were 5,164 male physicians who had hypertension but no other cardiovascular diseases when the study began in 1982. The scientists tracked the men over the next 26 years. During that time, moderate drinking was associated with a reduced risk of heart attacks, even in these hypertensive men. As compared with their non-drinking peers, men who averaged five to seven drinks a week experienced a 22 percent lower risk of heart attacks, while men who averaged over eight drinks a week enjoyed a 43 percent lower risk. It represents enormous progress—as long as you include the word “moderate.”
The New Diabetic Shoes Are Here! BY DR. BONNIE SANCHEZ, DPM Board Certified ABPOPPM
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Will Drinking Help My Heart Or Harm My Health? BY HARVEY B. SIMON, M.D. Editor, Harvard Men’s Health Watch
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. I am a 57-year-old man with a dilemma. I understand from your articles that moderate drinking may help me avoid a heart attack like the one that killed my brother. But I’ve just been diagnosed with hypertension, and I was told that alcohol can raise my blood pressure and stress my heart. So I need to know if drinking is likely to help my heart or harm my health.
A. Your question itself holds the
solution to your quandary; it’s the word moderate. In moderate amounts, alcohol does appear to reduce the risk of heart attacks, particularly in men who are middle-aged and older. And while heavy drinking will raise blood pressure and cause many other health problems, moderate drinking
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does not lead to hypertension. In both cases, a moderate “dose” amounts to one to two drinks a day, counting 5 ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer or 1½ ounces of liquor as one drink. A Harvard study makes the point. The subjects were 5,164 male physicians who had hypertension but no other cardiovascular diseases when the study began in 1982. The scientists tracked the men over the next 26 years. During that time, moderate drinking was associated with a reduced risk of heart attacks, even in these hypertensive men. As compared with their non-drinking peers, men who averaged five to seven drinks a week experienced a 22 percent lower risk of heart attacks, while men who averaged over eight drinks a week enjoyed a 43 percent lower risk. It represents enormous progress—as long as you include the word “moderate.”
The New Diabetic Shoes Are Here! BY DR. BONNIE SANCHEZ, DPM Board Certified ABPOPPM
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eginning January 1, you are eligible for a new pair of shoes under the Diabetic Shoe Bill. As a podiatrist (foot specialist) I actively prescribe, fit and dispense these shoes and inserts. I also bill Medicare on your behalf. To obtain this benefit, the doctor managing your diabetes must confirm your status as a diabetic as well as the additional qualifying condition in writing to the person dispensing your shoes. That person must also have a prescription for the shoes and inserts from a podiatrist (DPM) or other doctor. To help you manage all these hurdles, I obtain the written confirmation from the doctor managing your diabetes. Together, you and I review the shoes that are appropriate for you based upon your foot condition and activity levels. Of course,
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Make Ours Quaint: Mackinac Island Let It Snow! Just Give Us Chocolate, Wine & Winter Sports with Horses, History & Hospitality takes you back to the mountain top. Everyone in our group, from age 7 to age 86, enjoyed two hours of fun. We also went miles into the forest on a guided snowmobile tour at Blue Sky Rentals in Traverse City. They provided helmets, suits, jackets, boots and gloves.
Great wines Our group spent a day sampling wines in this region where the unique microclimate happens to be the ideal Ski, snow tube and more at Shanty Creek Resorts. environment for growing varietal wine grapes. The lakeside location holds BY DENA AND CHUCK BINGHAM the summer heat in check, while preventing temperatures from dropping sk us about winter in Michigan’s too low in the winter. The result is a Grand Traverse area and you will short, but virtually frost-free, 145-day hear three things: chocolate, wine and growing season perfectly suited for winter sports. Combining the three the production of some of Michigan’s makes a trip to Traverse City—espefinest wine-destined grapes. cially in winter—a choice destination for outdoor snow sports or enjoying Indulge your sweet tooth the natural beauty from the warmth If chocolate is the food of the gods, and comfort of upscale resorts. well . . . the gods certainly have So go ahead; be brave. Pull out smiled on Traverse City. A Chocolate the parka and boots this winter and Stroll is just made for the vacationer’s enjoy the snow in upper Michigan. taste buds: Chocolate Exotica, Kilwins, the Chocolate Den and Morsels. So, if you’ve been considering an adventure vacation (with or without the grandkids), think Traverse City, Outdoor activities abound Michigan, for a snow country vacaWe stayed in a resort that offers all tion. Opportunities abound, whether winter sports from a central location. you want to enjoy outdoor sports, Shanty Creek Resorts offers three great dining, or just sitting by the distinct villages within 4,500 acres fire with fine chocolates and coffee. of pristine landscapes. Available sports include downhill or cross Where to stay? country skiing, snow boarding, • The Grand Traverse Resort & Spa snow tubing and snowshoe hiking. (on the shores of Lake Michigan’s Snow tubing turned out to be our faGrand Traverse Bay; features on-site vorite (imagine sliding down a moundog care and casino transportation) tain on a giant inner tube!) Any age • The Shanty Creek Resort can enjoy this great fun without much physical exertion since a tow rope • Chateau Chantal
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BY JANICE AND DAVID LALMOND
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ou know you’re on Mackinac Island, Michigan when you hear the clip clop of horses’ hooves, see dozens of bikes on the street and smell the aroma from 16 fudge shops. Well, there’s that other aroma as well—the kind created by the 600 island horses. Ironically, in the state that mass-produced the automobile, this community is the only one in the U.S. never to repeal its ban early in the 20th century on the newly invented automobile. So, no cars or trucks! Located where the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan meet, both visitors and locals arrive on Mackinac Island by ferry.
Cruise. Or just sit and enjoy the views. You might even see the UPS deliveries being made all over the island from a horse-drawn dray. The island offers many lodging choices. We stayed at the charming Victorian-style Windermere Hotel which overlooked the water and was just a few steps from everything downtown. Meals where everything is brought in by ferry vary considerably in price. For upscale dining, we enjoyed the hilltop Inn at Stonecliffe, arriving by horse-drawn taxi for dining with a view of the Straits of Mackinac. And for casual fare downtown, we loved Mary’s Bistro. Oh, yes. All that the horses naturally leave behind on the streets is cleared away by “pooper scoopers” every 10 or 15 minutes all day, and early every morning the streets are completely hosed down. It all becomes a very endearing part of a visit! A visit to Mackinac Island is a step back to simpler, quieter, gentler times. Enjoy! For “Pure Michigan” travel information, go to Michigan.org.
Island choices You’ll want to take a horse-drawn Mackinac Island Carriage Tour to get an island overview. The island’s central attraction is the iconic Grand Hotel built in 1884. At the Grand, you can sit on the world’s longest front porch, take a tour, have afternoon tea or choose from casual or elegant dining rooms. Then you may want to rent a bike, a saddle horse or a buggy by the hour to enjoy the streets and trails that wind through the woods of Mackinac Island State Park. Tour the restored Fort Mackinac, built by the British Army in 1780-81. Also on the Island: Sail on the charter sailboat Mackinaw Breeze; fish with a guide on an E.U.P Fishing Charter; catch a Shepler’s Lighthouse Take a carriage tour of Mackinac Island.
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Opera Tampa’s own Sherrill Milnes, the leading baritone of his time, shares the stage with his friends for a star-studded evening of captivating arias and ensembles with Maestro Anton Coppola, special guest stars from the great opera stages of the world, the Opera Tampa Chorus and Orchestra and our own New Artists. The legendary Plácido Domingo will be the guest of honor as the third annual Anton Coppola Excellence in the Arts Awardee. There are many surprises in store!
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Night of Stars, a special orchestra concert, will be presented in Carol Morsani Hall on Feb. 24, 2011, at 7:30 p.m., as part of the 2010-2011 Opera Tampa season presented by Homes by Helen. Stars of Opera Tampa, special guests and the rising stars of the Opera Tampa New Artists program join Maestro Anton Coppola, the Opera Tampa Chorus and the Opera Tampa Orchestra for an evening of operatic arias and ensembles. The highlight of the evening at the Gala Dinner following the concert which will feature the presentation of the Anton Coppola Excellence in the Arts Award to Plácido Domingo, who will, along with the entire Domingo family, be the guest of honor. Arguably the most famous opera singer alive, Domingo comes to Tampa to be honored with the third annual Coppola Award. A beloved
colleague of Milnes and Coppola, this tenor, conductor, producer and impresario is a worthy recipient in this growing tradition that includes previous honorees soprano Renata Scotto and composer Carlisle Floyd. Following the A Night of Stars concert, the Opera Tampa League hosts the Opera Tampa Gala. Tickets for the gala are $275 and include a post-performance dinner on Ferguson Hall stage. Patron level gala tickets are $350 and, in addition to the post-performance dinner, include the opportunity to meet Domingo at a pre-concert cocktail reception and admission to the April 28 Patron’s Party on the set of La Traviata. Regularly priced tickets for A Night of Stars start at $19.50 and may be purchased by calling (813) 229-STAR (7827) or (800) 955-1045 outside Tampa Bay, in person at the Straz Center Ticket Office or online at www.strazcenter.org.
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Alastair Willis conducts Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man, R. Strauss’ Serenade and Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis and more. Don’t miss the pre-concert conversation and free Krispy Kreme doughnuts and coffee one hour before the concert. Doughnuts provided by:
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Sean Daly with last season’s “Music of Led Zeppelin” concert, the orchestra now offers a tribute to “The Music of Queen.” A note-perfect cast of seasoned rock artists join the orchestra on Fri., Jan. 21, at the Progress Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater. Lauded by The Cleveland Plain Dealer as a “prodigious and aristocratic violinist,” concertmaster Jeffrey Multer performs Tchaikovsky’s rhapsodic Violin Concerto on this all-Tchaikovsky program featuring his Symphony No. 2, Little Russian, full of rich colors and spirited Ukrainian folk tunes. Stefan Sanderling conducts these concerts on Jan. 28, 29 and 30 in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. The Florida Orchestra regularly performs at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, Progress Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, and Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. For tickets or info, visitfloridaorchestra.org or call (727) 892.3337 or 1-800-662-7286.
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Feb 18 & 20
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evisit the magic and the music of the great Louis Armstrong with trumpeter extraordinaire Byron Stripling, the star of the hit musical Satchmo: America’s Musical Legend. Singled out by The Chicago Tribune as “a charismatic soloist,” Stripling performs Sweet Georgia Brown, Honeysuckle Rose, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?, Alexander’s Ragtime Band, St. Louis Blues and more. Jeff Tyzik returns to conduct the orchestra on Jan. 7, 8 and 9 in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. The Florida Orchestra celebrates the opening of the new Salvador Dalí Museum with Beethoven’s Consecration of the House – Overture, HK Gruber’s Frankenstein!, Milhaud’s Le boef sur le toit, Satie’s Gymnopedie Nos. 1 and 2, and de Falla’s Three-Cornered Hat, Suite No. 2. Stefan Sanderling conducts these concerts on Jan. 14, 15 and 16 in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. Hailed as “the hippest orchestra on the planet” by the St. Petersburg Times’
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The Key Question BY GARY BARG Editor-in-Chief, “Today’s Caregiver”
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t Fearless Caregiver Conferences it is obvious that many caregivers are challenged by getting a loved one to stop driving when they are becoming a danger to themselves and others. We have heard some really ingenious methods that caregivers employ when faced with the driving issue. Here are some of them:
Retirement Living • Don’t make your decision solely on age-based concerns. A driver’s age is not reason enough to revoke their license.
• Sell their car (although people in more than one city have reported that their loved one simply bought a new one.)
• If you talk with your loved one with other family members in the room, rehearse what is to be said. It is much better when everyone is on the same page. • Remember to put yourself in your loved one’s shoes when the time comes to take away the keys. His or her driver’s license was a key to independence they received in their youth. We must recognize their fear that taking away this key feels like the beginning of the end to them. How would you feel?
• Find out what the laws in your state allow in these instances; sometimes you can make an anonymous call and the driver’s bureau will call your loved one in for retesting.
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• Enlist your loved one’s doctor or the local police department. This news is always better coming from the professionals. • Give them a set of non-working car keys and always offer to drive. One caregiver says that if you take the car key to the dealer, they can make a duplicate key which will turn when placed in the ignition, but will not engage the motor. Her husband would go out to the garage for an extended period of time trying to get the car started with this dummy key and finally come inside asking her to drive him. He was too embarrassed to tell her that he could not start the car. • Once agreement is made about driving, put a large note in the windshield reminding your loved one that they agreed not to drive.
• Many times, people know when they can longer drive; they are just looking for a way to keep their dignity when they give up their license. • If you are thinking it is time to finally have that talk with your loved one, do it as soon as possible. You probably should have had it six months ago. Remember, it could be worse. One caregiver told us she was relieved that her 92-year-old father just had his license revoked by the state – his pilot’s license. For more information, please call 1-800-829-2734.
he Amazing You” is a stateof-the-art, 13,000-square-feet exhibition about health and wellness at each developmental life stage. In this informative, educational and interactive exhibition, guests will have the opportunity to explore the states of life from birth to end of life. Within each developmental life stage, guests will explore what’s amazing about each stage, identify
developmental milestones and learn what it takes to stay healthy at each stage, as well as how to return to wellness after an illness, surgery or disability. Guests will learn about medical conditions and diseases, including which are most prevalent during each developmental stage of life. The exhibition is included with MOSI admission. Seniors 60+: $18.95. Adults 13 – 59: $20.95. Children 2 – 12: $16.95. (813) 987-6000.
Reduce Stress and Build Strength by Learning Yoga
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oga for Seniors” is a new class to be held at the Northdale Park Recreation Center, 15550 Spring Pine Drive in Northdale. Classes are Fridays, beginning January 14 from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. at a cost of $5 per class.
These classes are designed specifically for seniors and will not be stressful. They will include strength training and many exercises can be done while seated in a chair. For further information, contact Marty Katz at (813) 961-5649.
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New Year’s Humor Twas the Month after Christmas
‘Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the house, Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I’d nibbled, the eggnog I’d taste, At the holiday parties had gone to my waist. Punta Gorda’s Premier Shopping Destination
When I got on the scales there arose such a number! When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber). I’d remember the marvelous meals I’d prepared, The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rared. The wine and the rum balls, the bread and the cheese, And the way I’d never said, “No thank you, please.”
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As I dressed myself in my husband’s old shirt, And prepared once again to do battle with dirt. I said to myself, as I only can, “You can’t spend a winter disguised as a man!”
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So—away with the last of the sour cream dip, Get rid of the fruit cake, every cracker and chip. Every last bit of food that I like must be banished, ‘Till all the additional ounces have vanished. I won’t have a cookie—not even a lick, I’ll want only to chew on a celery stick. I won’t have hot biscuits, or corn bread, or pie, I’ll munch on a carrot and quietly cry. I’m hungry, I’m lonesome, and life is a bore, But isn’t that what January is for? Unable to giggle, no longer a riot, Happy New Year to all and to all a good diet! — From the website Humor Matters
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Take Time to Relax T
he oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico never hit Florida’s west coast area, and now’s a good time to enjoy the beautiful coastal area around Steinhatchee, Florida. About two hours north of Tampa, Steinhatchee Landing Resort is ideally situated on the shady banks of the Steinhatchee River in North Central Florida. It’s just Stay in a secluded woodland cottage at three scenic miles upstream Steinhatchee Landing Resort. from the Gulf of Mexico. spa and sauna, fitness center and comThe 35-acre resort is made up plimentary daily continental breakfast of nearly 40 cottages in a wooded served in the Welcome Center. river setting, capturing the charm Destination weddings, vow renewals and beauty of a 19th Century and small ceremonies can be held Southern village, complete with a in the 125-seat Dancing Waters wedding chapel, gift shop featuring Chapel or as a tented affair on the hand stitched goods and an unusual riverfront croquet lawn. The resort’s koi pond shaded by a Pergola. villa-style honeymoon cottages rival To enjoy Florida’s outdoors, plan to any luxury resort and are perfect fish (freshwater, saltwater and fly), for a quick romantic getaway. scallop (in season July 1 – September Bring along your four-legged 10), paddle, croquet, cycle and play friends, free of charge. Visit www. tennis. On the property, you’ll find a steinhatcheelanding.com for details. 55-foot swimming pool, indoor swim
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Starting The New Year With Rose-Colored Glasses A
h, the good old days. Or, at least, I think they were. But what difference does it make? We all perceive what happens around us according to our own filters. And if my memories are tinted pink, that’s fine with me. At this stage in my life, rose-colored glasses are just what I need. My truth may be slanted with pleasant memories, but I share this distortion with many of my peers. Researchers are finding that the brains of more mature adults record and recall positive images more effectively than they do the negative ones. In younger adults, they say, negative images are processed more deeply. Since our negative images are shallower, they are harder to recall. As a result, and contrary to widely held beliefs, we older adults are rather content with life. We feel, generally, that we are coping well with our life circumstances, and we tend to be more – not less – satisfied than our
younger counterparts. Satisfaction levels, researchers find, take a dip during middle age, but then they start climbing back to previous highs. Our higher level of satisfaction is attributed by some to the greater value we place upon time. Dr. Susan Turk Charles and her associates say that “with age, people place increasingly more value on emotionally meaningful goals and thus invest more cognitive and behavioral resources in obtaining them.” We are less likely, in other words, to waste time and energy mulling over unpleasantries. “I’ve got better things to do,” I often say to myself. Then I turn to something more productive and much more enjoyable. Researchers find that intelligence has little to do with our level of happiness. In one study of older adults in Uruguay, researchers found that the factors influencing happiness include being married, having higher standards of health and having a
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higher income level or a standard of living that was perceived as suitable. If you want to enhance your level of life satisfaction, pay attention to the factors you can control. In addition to eating well and getting proper medical care: • Apply yourself to new and challenging tasks. Take on the unfamiliar. Learn a new skill. Engage your mind: read, do puzzles, crosswords, or other forms of mental exercise. Engage your hands. Find a satisfying outlet for your energy, talents and creative urges. • Get moving. Keep physically active and include exercise in your daily routine. Do stretching exercises for flexibility, aerobic exercises for cardiovascular health, and weightbearing exercise for bone strength. • Enjoy each day. Laugh and have fun. (That’s an order.) Treat yourself to a simple indulgence. Give thanks for the special gift of the day: a well-cooked meal, a visit with friends
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or the grandchildren, or the absence of pain. Express your gratitude in writing, in prayer or in person. • Stay connected. Above all, maintain and develop ties with family and friends. Strong social networks bolster both our emotional and physical well-being. Those of us who are single again can seek out other ties that bind. Share your feelings, your aspirations and your fears. Albert Schweitzer once said: “Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.” With advancing years, forgetting is getting a whole lot easier. I will continue to do my part, regularly monitoring my blood pressure and cholesterol levels, drinking alcohol in moderation, refraining from tobacco, and taking my prescribed medications. I will rely upon Mother Nature and Father Time to take care of the rest. In the meantime, I can truthfully say—along with Larry David—that life is good. Pretty, pretty, pretty good.
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Am I Exercising Too Much? BY RICHARD LEE, M.D. Associate Editor, Harvard Heart Letter
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. I am 80 years old. Forty years ago I had a heart attack. I stopped smoking, but remained very active. My blood pressure, with the help of medications, is around 125/70. I now walk two to three miles a day, work out with weights three times a week, and walk up and down 25 flights of stairs twice a week. My physician thinks I am pushing too hard and has urged me to take it easier. Is he right?
A. I congratulate you on being so
vigorous and giving your blood pressure and overall health so much attention. You are living proof that you can survive a heart attack and do extremely well for many decades. The medications and lifestyle changes
you have made add up to a big reduction in your cardiovascular risk. The question of how much exercise is too much is a challenging one. Although some cardiovascular risk indicators like HDL, the so-called good cholesterol, continue to improve with extreme forms of exercise like marathon running, the risk of injury also increases. Moderate exercise every day is far better for you than intense exercise followed by long periods of inactivity due to injury. Continue what you are doing: mix it up, combining different weightbearing activities (like walking) with weight training to reduce the risk of injury from repetitive stresses. As you grow older, your motivation is to avoid injury so you can keep on being active.
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The Case of the Humming Hard Drive uncheck the “Update Automatically” check box in the Insert > Date and Time dialog box.
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When I insert the date in letters I write using Microsoft Word 2003, the date is saved when I save the document. When I later open the file, the date in the document is changed to the date I opened it. How can I stop this from happening? When you insert a date code into a Word document using Insert > Date and Time, the option exists to automatically update the current date each time you open the document. While this can be a time-saving feature if you frequently have to update forms, memos, letters, etc., it can also be highly annoying, if you don’t. If you prefer the date to always appear as the date first entered,
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My laptop recently started making a loud whirring or humming sound. I can also feel a vibration coming from the machine. It is not the CD drive because there is no CD inserted. Do you think it’s a problem with the hard drive itself? Thanks for being there, Mr. M. Strange noises and vibrations are not a good thing emanating from one’s computer or one’s gastrointestinal tract. From your description, it does sound like the hard drive—which is a circular plate that rotates around a fixed hub—is not balanced. Think of it as you would a tire that is out of balance on a car, which then creates a wobble, that results in a vibration, that can ultimately destroy the wheel bearings and cause the wheel to freeze.
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or seniors facing foreclosure, learn how the HUD Federally Insured HECM can help. Virginia found a foreclosure notice on the house she had lived in for 47 years but had fallen behind on the line of credit payments. Senior Lending helped her with all the details and she was able to stay in her home.
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The HECM (Home Equity Conversion Mortgage) Program qualifications include being age 62 and owning a home. There are no income, credit or medical requirements to qualify Social Security and Medicare benefits are not affected. For more information, visit SeniorLendingFlorida. com or call 800-822-1190.
If that happens on a computer, the good news is that it will not destroy the data on the drive, as long as the drive is spinning. The bad news is that it can be quite expensive to recover data from a frozen or failed drive. If that occurs, drive replacement is the recommended course of treatment.
I somehow managed to delete my MS-DOS prompt. If I go to Start > Programs > Accessories menu, it’s not there. I still occasionally dabble with MS-DOS or the command line, so is there any way to retrieve it? Yes. To see your DOS prompt again, click Start > Run and type “command” (without the quotes), then press Enter or click OK. I had to call my ISP for tech support and was connected to an automated voice-mail system that was really frustrating. Do you know how I can get a list
of reliable ISPs in my area that provide decent technical support?
The best thing to do is speak to other individuals in your area and find out who they use for their internet access, and how satisfied they are with the service they receive. You might also call several computer stores, repair shops, and computer consultants. You can’t beat word-of-mouth recommendations. Chances are that any local ISP that’s been in business for a number of years is doing something right or they wouldn’t survive in what is generally a very competitive arena. Keep in mind that “small” or “local” doesn’t always equate to “good.” The larger ones tend to route customers to endless voice-mail. With smaller, understaffed ISPs, you generally have to leave a message on an answering machine or send an e-mail—which isn’t very helpful if the problem you’re experiencing is a lack of connectivity.
Medicare Answers D ear Marci, My income is slightly higher than the limit for Medicaid. Could I still qualify? —Charlie
Dear Charlie, If you need Medicaid coverage and your income is above the Medicaid income guidelines in your state, there are several ways you may still qualify for Medicaid coverage. If you are above the limit but need the help, you should still apply. Depending on the Medicaid program and the rules in your state, certain income and assets may not be counted. If you have high medical expenses, you may qualify for a Medicaid spend-down or “medically needy” program. The spend-down program is also referred to as Medicaid’s “Excess Income Program.” Not all states have Medicaid Spend-Down programs.
In some states, trusts are a way for you to qualify for Medicaid if you are over the income or asset eligibility guidelines. These trusts, such as Miller Trusts and Supplemental Needs Trusts or Special Needs Trusts, allow people who have higher income or assets than the Medicaid eligibility guidelines to place a portion of their income or assets into the trust. Rules about how these trusts work vary greatly by state. If you are interested in participating in a trust, you should contact an elder law attorney. Some states offer the Medicaid Buy-In program, which allows people who are under age 65 and have a disability to work (as little as one hour a month) and still get Medicaid benefits. —Marci For more help, please call (800) 333-4114 or e-mail dearmarci @medicarerights.org.
A New Year’s Resolution To Keep
BY WILLIAM R. MUMBAUER, Attorney
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veryone should make it a point to start out the New Year by reviewing their legal advance directives to make sure each document is up to date and fully meets current needs. A thorough review is especially important if your documents are more than five years old.
Accountability Act, a Federal law which requires that the doctor or hospital not provide a patient’s medical information to third parties without first obtaining the patient’s express permission. If you become incapacitated and you have not expressly waived your HIPAA medical privacy right in your Health Care Surrogate Designation, your doctor or hospital may refuse to recognize the document.
2. Does your “living will” contain your consent to the entry of a “do not resuscitate” order by your attending It is best to have an experienced estate- physician? The failure of your living will planning attorney review your advance to contain this language could result in directives. Most attorneys will not charge your unwanted resuscitation despite your for this service, and if changes to your being terminally ill and incapacitated. advance directives are required, this can 3. Does your Durable Power of Attorney be accomplished at a very modest cost. contain specific language allowing your The following are some of the designated agent to apply for Medicaid things the attorney will look for when benefits on your behalf? If your Durable reviewing your advance directive: Power of Attorney does not contain certain specific statutory language, an expensive 1. Does your Health Care Surrogate and cumbersome guardianship over your Designation contain a valid medical person and property could be required privacy waiver—the so-called HIPAA before you can receive Medicaid benefits, waiver? HIPAA is an acronym for such as payment to nursing homes. Health Insurance Portability and
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Pinellas – 727-329-2618 January 19, 2011 – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Japanese Garden MHP Senior Talent Show: February 19, 2011 – 2:00 p. m. Largo Cultural Center Manatee – 941-748-3816 x24125 January 14, 2011 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Renaissance on 9th Senior Talent Show: February 6, 2011 – 2:00 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center
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WOMEN SEEKING MEN 1038 SEEKING CHRISTIAN GENTLEMAN Former airline stewardess & model, 5’4”, 104 lbs., widow, slender, white with Ph.D. in healthcare. Fulbright scholar, eats healthy and exercises. Likes sports and animals. Loves the Lord. Fort Myers. 3940 CLASSY LADY SEEKS CHRISTIAN gentleman. NS, NDrg, 58yo, 5’8”, HWP, BF, WW, work full time, like to garden, work out a few times a week and ISO LTR with kind, loving, honest, fun loving gentleman. Riverview.
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Fantastic Cruise Vacation!
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Fiona of “Shrek” took a moment to pose with Kathy and Bill after enjoying the Move it! Move it! parade that took place on the Royal Promenade Deck.
How To Be a Beautiful Woman
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☞ For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone. ☞ People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed and redeemed; never throw out anyone. Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of each of your arms. ☞ As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands; one for helping yourself and the other for helping others.
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