Senior Connection -Suncoast June 2011 edition by Lifestyles After 50 Magazine

Dating: Does Age Matter? VOLUME 22, NUMBER 6

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t’s true: Osama bin Laden is dead. On May 2 a Navy SEAL Janice Doyle, team appeared “out of Editor nowhere” in Pakistan and did what they had trained to do. My husband and I visited the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum across the state in Ft. Pierce in mid-May. We who are older still like real-life heroes, and the SEAL team holds our fascination in that regard this summer. People from around the world are sending thank you letters and cards to the Museum. We love to honor real heroism and bemoan the fact that so much attention is taken by fantasy heroes. Several years ago I discovered the treasury of history that is in Springfield, Illinois. There’s the Abraham Lincoln Museum and Library, an incredible Illinois State Museum and numerous other history venues of interest. I determined that I would take each of my seven grandchildren there on a trip alone after they turned eight years old to introduce them to our sixteenth president. In early May this year I took the second grandchild on that trip. Eightyear-old Jake looked forward to it. He had read books about Lincoln and knew he would have my undivided attention for three days. He also knew he got to choose anywhere he wanted Jake with the Lincoln family. to eat and could order whatever he wanted. Plus, we would stay in a hotel where there was a heated swimming pool. The first grandson I took got very involved with Civil War history on his trip. Jake’s trip will be remembered for the real-live heroes he met besides learning about Lincoln.

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I planned to use the three hours of car time from his home in Columbia, Missouri, to Springfield, to help Jake learn the continents as well as to memorize all 66 books of the Old and New Testaments. He was also our map reader and manned the GPS. Well, many times he played with it – at one point he discovered we were actually 232 miles from the closest Waffle House! “No waffles today, Grandma.” In Springfield, we toured Lincoln’s tomb and then we went to see the town’s WWII Memorial, Korean War Memorial and Vietnam Memorial. The WWII Memorial is centered by a huge white globe with stainless steel markers at the sites of major battles. An aging veteran stood on the Pacific Ocean side of the globe, pointing with his cane and talking to his son about the battles he had been in—Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima and more. Jake and I sat down nearby and I told him what he was seeing—the globe, the continents, the battle markers, the veteran who had At the WWII been there. When Memorial with the veteran saw us, Mr. Anderson, I asked if I could veteran. take his picture with my grandson. Fifteen minutes and a history lesson later, Jake knew stories of ships and guns and landings. He’d also worn Mr. Anderson’s WWII Veteran cap.

Three days later, I took Jake to Shea’s Gas Station and Museum. It turned out owner Bill Shea went ashore on D-Day on Utah Beach, his entire unit’s first day in combat after two years of training. He was also at the liberation of Paris, the Battle of the Bulge and crossed with his unit into Germany for the final push. “I never suffered so much as a scratch, but I was there,” Bill said. After the war the contentment and peace of running his now-famous gas station along old Route 66 satisfied him for the rest of his working life. Now in his 90s, he and his son run the family museum which is filled with memorabilia from simpler times along the highway as well as military items including the wool uniform of his WWII duty. On our return trip, Jake did indeed finish memorizing all 66 books of the Bible, and he proved he knew the names of the continents. At home he was himself a hero for a few minutes because he’d taken a trip the other three boys hadn’t been on. Then they wandered away, we got out the globe and Jake explained to his dad in eightyear-old fashion the meaning of World War II and what he knew about two of the heroes of that war. When he thinks of himself as a hero, I hope Jake realizes that deeper than everything else lies the core of a hero, and it’s not about super powers. It’s what the heroes of WWII showed him: Being a hero simply involves doing the best you can no matter the cost. And, yes, Jake, sometimes it’s possible to be more than 50 miles from a McDonalds and still survive!

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We invite you to another season of delightful morning concerts of symphonic favorites. Enjoy all 7 concerts in St. Petersburg or a 3-concert package in Clearwater. In addition to complimentary coffee and doughnuts prior to the concerts, attendees will enjoy lively commentary by the conductor and Pre-Concert Conversations in the hall one hour before curtain to learn more about the music and composers featured on the program.

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s anything as much fun as a visit with an old childhood friend? Someone who knew you way back when? I had that singular experience recently after months of planning but, as we know, things don’t always go according to plan. Decades had passed since our last visit, so Connie, my Pennsylvania friend, and I decided on a reunion. We chose a place of common memories, the D.C. area of Alexandria, Virginia. I took a long, overnight train from Florida, but felt great and ready to hit the ground running. Connie would arrive by car several hours later, so I checked into the hotel eager to go exploring. Unfortunately, as I stepped out of the shower vertigo engulfed me like a tidal wave. Thinking I had motion sickness from the train, I lay down. I arose later to discover I was dizzier than ever and nausea soon followed. Unacceptable! I had a list of memories to share and a friend arriving I could not disappoint. I required immediate aid, only to discover I couldn’t make it farther than the hallway. I approached two busy hotel maids for help to discover they spoke only Spanish. I decided this was too challenging for my command of their language. They kept offering me more towels and shampoo! The manager arrived shortly. She implored me to go to Urgent Care. She suspected I might have an exotic flu. I think she envisioned a raging hotel epidemic on her watch. By 5 p.m. Connie appeared and we

were wildly greeting and hugging each other, which essentially was what was holding me up. After I assured her I would be fit by morning, she settled in and began a litany of reminiscence I tried valiantly to match. However I was still dizzy at dawn and remembered only fragments of our stories. I think she had taken a trip to Canada and read about 80 books over the past year while adjusting to retirement. She seemed undaunted by my condition. We took off to Urgent Care seeking a quick cure. A half-hour later, I was hooked to an IV, diagnosed with extreme dehydration. Connie was reading an old New Yorker in the waiting room chatting happily with the staff as if this were part of our sightseeing plans. It was another two hours into our reunion before I could walk a straight line. My friend pronounced me unfit for tramping about in D.C. museums and riding the city Metro. She suggested instead driving to see our old haunts along the beautiful Potomac River. We had lunch at a sophisticated, high-caloric French bakery and filled in the years apart with laughter, while I regained strength and forged a symbiotic relationship with bottled water. By evening we were celebrating in an Old Town Irish pub—our common heritage, a friendship that had survived 50 years, and a day of plans turned upside down. I’m not sure everyone would exhibit such grace under fire as Connie did. As I travel through life, I thank heaven for those I haven’t lost along the way! What a great trip!

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meet their favorite cast members, have photo ops and hear lectures and comedy routines as well as Q & A sessions. The cruise will depart from Long Beach, Cal. Prices begin at $879 plus taxes and fees. Contact Corporate Travel Service, 800-7271999, ext. 158, www.CTScentral.net.

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hrough September Exhibit: Discovering Southwest Florida with Thomas Edison and Henry Ford at Heritage Village in Largo. For more info, please call (727) 582-2125.

hrough 26 Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune. Funny, romantic comedy. At American Stage, 163 3rd St. N., St. Pete. Call (727) 823-PLAY for tickets.

– 14 Puccini’s Madama Butterfly by St. Petersburg Opera Company at The Palladium Theater, 253 5th Ave. N., St.Petersburg. Tickets: $21.50 and up. (727) 823-2040.

– 26 Twelve Angry Men drama by St. Petersburg Little Theater, 4025 31st St. S., St. Pete. $22 tickets at (727) 866-1973 or splt.org.

– 26 Picasso at the Lapin Agile by Steve Martin, performed by West Coast Players. The humorous story of young Einstein meeting Picasso in a Paris bar in 1904. $18. Reservations: (727) 437-2363 or wcplayers.org.

Poets Live! At the Largo Library every second Monday. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. wwilliam@largo.com.

Seven Days in May, classic movie about U.S. military leaders who plot to overthrow the President because he supports a nuclear disarmament treaty and they fear a Soviet sneak attack. 17 Raiders of the Lost Ark. Movies are part of Ruth Eckerd Hall Capitol Classics Film Series. $6 tickets. (727) 791-7400.

Upper Pinellas (over 55) Singles meeting. Guest speaker. Meets Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 750 San Salvadore Dr., Dunedin. $7. (727) 424-3961.

Charity Garden Fashion Show by the Alzheimer’s Family Organization at Heritage Springs Country Club, 11345 Robert Trent Jones Pkwy., Trinity. Patchington fashions, lunch, raffles, auction. $30. (727) 848-8888.

Antique Appraisal Fair at Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N.,

Largo. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $5/item or $12 for three. Call Pinellas County Historical Society at (727) 582-2233 for info.

Folk Concert Series (Third Saturdays) at St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave. N.E., St. Pete. 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Call (727) 894-1052 ext. 200.

Father’s Day at Sunken Gardens. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dads free with any paid admission. 1825 4th St. N., St. Pete. Visit sunkengardens.org or call (727) 551-3102.

Personal Life History Writing program by the Suncoast Genealogy Society at the Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor. Guest speaker, Kay Turansky. Free. 2 – 4 p.m. Call (727) 791-1983.

– 26 Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival on Main Street in Dunedin. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (813) 962-0388.

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Exercise All Summer The St. Pete Beach Community Center and Aquatics Complex offers Shallow Water Aerobic Exercise classes all summer to help keep you healthy and fit. Classes are every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Sessions are held in the outdoor pool at 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. $5/St. Pete Beach residents and $6/ non-residents. Call (727) 363-9264.

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Keep in mind, these are questions and concerns that everyone needs to consider when they enter a committed romantic relationship. So if you find that the two of you are compatible on many fronts and can discuss the issues above, tell Demi, Mariah and Madonna to move over—and go for it!

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his summer, competitions promoting healthy lifestyles for men and women ages 50 and older will be held in the Kissimmee/St. Cloud, September 10 – 17. This will mark the 17th time Osceola County will host the Senior Games competition. Winners will move on to compete at the Florida State Senior Games Championship held in December in Polk County, and may then qualify to advance to the National competition. Activities include favorites such as archery, billiards, swimming, basketball shooting, bowling, horseshoes, track and field, shuffleboard, golf, cycling, race walking, 5k run, pickle ball, table tennis, tennis, mah jongg, cribbage, bridge and Texas Hold’em. One of the new offerings is corn hole! For more info, or to request a registration booklet, please call (407) 518-2504.

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aturdays Guided Hike, Weedon Island Preserve, St. Pete. 9 to 11 a.m. (727) 453-6500.

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was Jack LaLane, the fitness and health guru, who told Wexler to walk while “punching the ceiling” and f you could take a pill and live gave him carrot juice to drink. In 500 more years, would you do it? England there was irascible Buster Award-winning photojournalist Mark Martin, who at 101 was still washing Wexler answers the question the way vans at his plumbing company and many of us would: “It depends on training for the next marathon. He what day you ask me the question.” smoked and drank beer every day. In producing and directing his Both men died after their interviews new documentary “How To Live with Wexler, proving that—at Forever,” Wexler found that when he least so far and regardless of our asked people that question, answers lifestyle—we can’t live forever. divided almost exactly down the Wexler tours a “Ageless Diva” Suzanne Somers middle. About fifty percent said cryogenics lab. proclaims the benefits of bioidentical they wouldn’t take it for sure and hormone replacement to rebuild the other half said they would. that will be treatable by future from the inside after age 60. Thanks to medicine. He learned, however, that When the documentary opens her routine of 60 pills a day plus exin Tampa in June, viewers will right now the science is not there ercise, Somers claims to have beaten discover Wexler on a worldwide to restore the body so it could even what she calls “the Seven Dwarfs of trek to investigate what it means to receive new medical treatments. Menopause: Itchy, Bitchy, Sleepy, grow old and what it could mean to Wexler found a neurobic circuit trainSweaty, Bloated, ing facility which uses computer games live forever. Where would Forgetful and a person find answers? to train the brain to stay cognitively fit All Dried Up.” And what difference could for life. Madan Kataria had a laughter Biogerontolothe answers make? yoga group, believing that laughter gist Dr. Aubrey His search began when he extends life. Even Phyllis Diller talked deGrey, told turned 50 and his mother to him about laughter and health. Wexler that aging died of Alzheimer’s about A writer and philosopher named is a repair and the time he received his Pico Iyer came alongside Wexler to maintenance AARP card—a double ground his thinking: “Everybody’s problem, like any jumping on the bandwagon of extended harbinger of a new stage other compliof life. He says, “For baby life without looking at the shadowy cated machine. Boomers like myself, I side, the results of long life.” Although the wanted to see what the new Does long life mean a fulfilled life? aging process chapter would look like.” Left: Mark Wexler There was Robert Young who will not be meets fitness guru travels the world tracking down the eliminated, he Jack LaLane; Above: oldest people for Guinness Book of Buster Martin, 101. said, rejuvenaWorld Records. He said he’s found tion therapies that the oldest people are realistic to restore the body will be and “make the most of their lives.” available within 10 years. Okinawa is a hot spot for long life Nutrition? Wexler tries a “calorie where Shinei Miyagi, 94, explained restriction” diet meal as well as that longevity means you are a world class hot dog and fries at healthy and active until the day of the beach with a Los Angeles food death, then you die peacefully and critic. Would either way matter? quickly whereas long life means Health and Fitness long years whether healthy or not. Life extensions His search took him around the In America, Wexler found Tyrus Wexler asked: Can we extend world. Willard Scott says the Wong, 98, who spends his days flying life? Should we extend life? 100,000+ centenarians, many of elaborate kites on the beach. “I have a Could Cryonics be the answer, whom he introduces on TV, “have sense of humor, I don’t hold grudges Wexler wondered as he visited ALthat makeup in them where they are COR in Scottsdale, Arizona. Cryonics and I take the good with the bad.” resiliant—they don’t look back.” A 95-year-old heart surgeon said is the speculative technology seeking Among Wexler’s interviews were he still does surgeries because his to preserve human life in a state two polar opposites healthwise. First

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body still responds to the challenge. And a quirky 94-year-old Japanese man told Wexler about his life creating “senior porn.” On the spiritual side, Loma Linda, California, is also a hot spot for long life. It’s home to many Seventh-day Adventists who believe the body is the temple of God. Adventists live out their teachings by not eating meat and keeping the Sabbath as a day of rest.

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What does it all mean? Pico Iyer concluded: “Craving a long life is not narcissistic but short-sighted, like a child who wants to stay up past his bedtime. He’s whining and miserable . . . It’s a matter of accepting limitations.” Death, he said, makes sense of what has come before. Not to think of it that way distorts everything. Wexler told me he started the ﬁlm wanting to learn how to have a longer life. What he realized is that “results may vary” from person to person as the add-on to the title states. He learned that it’s more what’s going on in your brain, what you picture aging to be and how you manifest that in your life. He said, “I realized it’s not about length of life but about living in the moment. What you’re eating may be important, but not as important.” So, what does the new chapter look like for boomers? Wexler said, “We may not live forever but at least we can live well.” How To Live Forever opens in late June. Details at howtoliveforever.com.

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Date within a 25-mile radius. Browne warns that long-distance relationships are initially thrilling but soon become poisonous because they’re often more fantasy than reality. Have people met other people on trips? Yes, but leave that happenstance. When you’re investing in the specific intent to find somebody, be reasonable and sensible and play the odds. “Find somebody who is in your zip code if possible, your area code preferably and your time zone certainly, so that you can actually get to know each other without the constraints that a long-distance relationship places on things,” she suggests. “Dealing with someone who is GU (geographically undesirable) is an avoidable hassle.”

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hat could you do to help a 20-something woman rebuild her life after a prison sentence? What about a 30-something young man? Volunteers can make a difference. One of the largest contracts Goodwill Industries has is with the Florida Department of Corrections. Through this contract, inmates can serve the last six months to two years of commitment at the Goodwill facilities in Pinellas County. 164 females live at the Gandy site and 280 males live at the Largo facility. Paul Norris, director of the program, is passionate about helping those who want to help themselves make the transition to good citizens. Residents in the Goodwill program must pay for the cost of the program, take life skill classes such as banking and parenting and begin paying child support and restitution.

“One thing we push very hard is that they obtain their GED,” Norris said. “At both properties we have an existing relationship with Pinellas County School System where teachers come here once or twice a week. We have their computers here and students work on their GED skills.” For individuals who need more one-to-one help, Norris sees “volunteers to shore up that area” so residents can get their GED before they leave. A total of 138 residents in both facilities need to accomplish this goal. Norris said, “Here’s how I see it. These individuals have been incarcerated and are a captive audience.

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That might seem overwhelming to some. But Norris has been at his job for 25 years and he sees “the beauty” of the program. “What I enjoy seeing is individuals coming out of the Goodwill program with a job and a savings of $1500. They’ve had classes to help adjust to life. And so the chances of them being law-abiding citizens are high.” He contrasts that with the typical person released from state prison who is given $100, a bus ticket and a cardboard box holding personal possessions and someone says to him or her “See you later. Have a good life.” Taxpayers pay $54 for every day a person spends in prison. At Goodwill it’s $21 for them to stay, and they’re being trained to begin paying their own way when they get out. Want to help? Goodwill will work with a volunteer’s schedule. All materials are on-site. Goodwill is required to run a criminal background check on the volunteer. To volunteer, contact Debra at (727) 523-1512.

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yberspace: the final frontier. These are the voyages of George Takei and Patty Duke. Their mission: to seek out baby boomers and people of all ages and tell them to “Boldly Go” to www. socialsecurity.gov. Entertainment icons George Takei and Patty Duke have teamed up to tell Americans to Boldly Go to www.socialsecurity.gov to apply for retirement, disability, Medicare and so much more. The two celebrities are joining forces in a new campaign to help the Social Security Administration promote its online services as an easy and secure way for people to do business with the agency. “Social Security has a great website and the top-rated online services

in the U.S.,” said Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security. “We now have a fun new way to get the word out. Boldly Go to www.socialsecurity. gov to plan for your retirement and to apply online so that you too may live long and prosper.” Social Security’s online services are a lifeline for the agency in a time of fast growing workloads as baby boomers begin retiring in record numbers and millions more need Social Security’s services due to the economic downturn. To learn more about Social Security’s online services and to view the new George Takei and Patty Duke public service announcements, Boldly Go to www.socialsecurity.gov.

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ging is a fact, but how you experience it is your choice. Julia Valentine, author of Joy Compass: How to Make Your Retirement the Treasure of Your Life, offers 9 Retirement Truths that will help ensure retirement is the treasure of your life: Truth #1: Aging brings wisdom, not decline. It has been said that what you think about, you bring about. Telling yourself you are going to flourish in retirement can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. At the very least, you might take slightly better care of yourself and, in turn, find your way into the virtuous circle of feeling better emotionally and physically,

Truth #2: Age is just a number. Chronological age is the number. of candles on your birthday cake, while psychological age is your perception of how vital and vibrant you feel. Since the latter is a subjectively experienced age, you have a great deal of latitude in constructing beliefs that will either help you or limit your ability to flourish after 50. Construct wisely.

Truth #3: Creativity helps design your lifestyle. Discovering and exploring your everyday creativity is going to make a difference between boredom and the pure joy of being alive. Everyday creativity is invoked when the object of your creative efforts is your own life. It fosters flexibility and resourcefulness, helping you choose new pursuits, evolve with the changing times and design a satisfying lifestyle.

Truth #5: Know your motivation. Understanding your own intentions and desired result of any decision or activity will result in clarity, less frustration, more of what you want, and less guilt about foregoing what doesn’t meet your needs. Truth #6: Fail to plan, plan to fail. A successful, happy retirement is impossible without planning based on self-examination. Beyond financial planning, it is imperative to take time to figure out what lifestyle needs must be fulfilled to make you happy, and then find specific ways to ensure those needs can be met.

Truth #7: Evolution trumps fear. Change or evolution of life is an inevitability that should be embraced, not feared, as with change comes new learning and growth experiences - new opportunities and ways to contribute, to be significant for yourself and for the people around you. Truth #8: Joy requires harmony. A joyful life can be achieved if your life’s needs and direction are aligned with your inner resources, like attitude, abilities, talents, skills, experience and personality traits. Truth #9: Quality of life requires more than money. It is easy to mistake comfort for quality of life. An astonishing quality of life encompasses both material comfort and joy. So, identify and understand your emotional needs and actively work to meet them and the second half of your life will be even better than the first.

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Humor For example, vision became a problem when the phone company reduced the print size in phonebooks. I called to complain. The customer service person actually denied they had done such a thing. I tried arguing, but finally gave up and bought a pair of glasses, thinking this would resolve my vision problems. However, that same night I noticed a ring around the moon, the type of ring I always heard referred to as a fairy ring. Some nights later I was out with my daughter and noticed that each streetlight had a similar ring. I decided to not say anything, waiting to see what would happen. What happened, of course, was that the phenomena that began as fairy rings transformed into cataracts. I hadn’t seen a fairy-ring article in any magazines. Maybe AARP should look into it. Soon after, a pain developed in my foot. “It’s a gland,” my podiatrist

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Find a Secure Place Ahead of Time Should you choose to remain in your home, keep your pet’s disaster kit in an easy-to-retrieve location. If you decide to evacuate, don’t leave your pet tethered outside—it’s a death sentence. Check ahead for pet-friendly motels or a friend’s home. Many counties do not have emergency shelters that accept pets, and if they do, it’s likely you and your pet will be housed in separate areas. If you think you’ll only be gone for a few hours, take your pet with you as you may not be allowed to return.

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Perhaps a disaster occurs while you’re not home. Your pet may be fearful during the event and hide, so plan ahead by giving a trusted neighbor your key. She should be aware of your pet’s favorite hiding places, habits and where its leash and disaster kit are located. Agree on a time and location to meet later.

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Free special dementia caregiving session “Building Hands-on Skills for Various Stages of Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias” at 6:30 p.m.

Caregiver Support Group 10 a.m. at Regions Bank (1 mile south of Barrington Terrace), 10465 Ulmerton Rd., Largo (across from Largo Mall).

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A. It’s a good question. Discontinuing surveillance colonoscopies in people with a history of colon cancer has never, to the best of my knowledge, been systematically addressed. What would be important to know in making any recommendation would be the precise results of the intervening exams. Since you had cancer, you’ve probably had five to six colonoscopies. The value of such colonoscopies is the detection and removal of polyps that might eventually lead to cancer. Does “no further sign of colon cancer” mean no polyps in any of those tests? If it does, then I’d probably advise you as I would an octogenarian who hadn’t had colon cancer. Several years ago, researchers from a hospital in Seattle reported data on

about 1,200 asymptomatic people who had colonoscopies at their facility. With increasing age, the probability of finding a precancerous polyp went up, and that was especially true for the most worrisome kinds—polyps that are large or have a feathery (“villous”) appearance. But the researchers also found that the benefit of the colonoscopies, as measured by the extension of life expectancy, got smaller in older age groups. For people ages 50 to 54, screening colonoscopy added, on average, about 10 months of life. For people ages 75 to 79, the screening added two months, and for those 80 and older, the gain was about a month and a half. If your past colonoscopies showed the presence of polyps and you are otherwise healthy, I would continue with periodic colonoscopies. Otherwise, unless you have a strong preference for continuing, a case could be made for stopping. — Robert J. Mayer, M.D. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Paying for Medicare can be costly for anyone, but it doesn’t have to be. Trained SHINE counselors at the local Area Agency on Aging are available to help you see if you may qualify to save money on your: • Monthly Part D Drug Plan premium • Co-pay for prescriptions • Monthly Medicare Part B premium • Coinsurance for Medicare services and visits • Medicare deductibles This publication has been created or produced by the State of Florida with financial assistance, in whole or in part, through a grant from the Administration on Aging and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Grantees undertaking projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express their findings and conclusions. These contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the grantee should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

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“Boneing” Up on Vitamin D A

s children, we were told that we needed to drink our milk. Dairy products like milk are good sources of nutrients essential to bone health. Making us drink our milk was mom’s way of helping us build strong bones so we would be healthier and stronger as we grew. However, milk is not the only option when it comes to building a strong frame. And, as we age, our bones weaken and begin to thin, so maintaining bone density through nutrient-rich food can be one of your best lines of defense. “Foods rich in calcium and vitamin D are important at every stage in life,” says Steven Nadler, M.D., orthopaedic surgeon at The Center for Bone and Joint Disease in Hudson, Fla. “Calcium supports your bones, while vitamin D enhances the absorption of calcium and improves bone growth. When we’re younger, these nutrients help our bones build mass and save up for the future. But even as we age and our bones stop building, calcium and vitamin D slow the progression of bone loss.” Got Dairy? While milk is definitely the superstar of dairy products, it is not the only dairy option beneficial to bone health. One cup of yogurt, for example, can contain as much calcium as an 8-ounce glass of milk and is packed with vitamin D. Light or fat-free versions offer the same bone benefits but without the extra fat. One and a half ounces of cheese can have over 30 percent of your recommended daily value of calcium. But it’s often high in fat, so watch how much you consume.

For those who are lactose intolerant or follow a Vegan diet, calciumfortified soy milk products are a good alternative to dairy. Many brands provide the same levels of calcium, as well as a boost in protein that is also important to bone health. Certain fish like salmon and tuna also offer a host of bone-healthy nutrients. You can get more than 100 percent of your daily recommended vitamin D from a 3-ounce piece of salmon, and about 40 percent of your daily dose from 3 ounces of canned tuna. A 3-ounce can of sardines offers up to 35 percent of your daily value. Try sautéing them in olive oil and adding them to a salad for a lighter flavor. Collard and turnip greens contain about 25 percent of daily calcium needed in one cooked cup. Spinach is also another veggie high in calcium. How Much Do I Need? “A person’s age determines how much calcium he or she should consume on a daily basis,” says Nadler. “As we age, we need more of this nutrient to support bone health and fight against bone loss diseases such as osteoporosis.” Due to bone loss as we age, the recommended amount for people over age 50 is about 1200 milligrams of calcium and 500 international units of vitamin D every day. So it may be time to consider returning to some of those dietary habits learned in childhood. Even in adulthood, drinking your milk and eating your veggies will keep you big and strong.

Use Eye Contact and Art Therapy for Dementia Patients BY DIANE ALVY, Art Therapist

: My husband has lost all ability to communicate. Are there any activities I can do to communicate with him?

A: Yes, I recommend engaging in activities that involve eye contact. Eye to eye contact is the most direct way to communicate to your husband that he is not alone and he is cared for. The eye “gaze” goes back to the way infants attach to their main caregivers, and the same is true about the way adults attach to each other. When I work in a group, I often use a beach ball and roll it to three or four adults sitting at a table. All the adults give and receive eye contact with each other and engage in physical activity that requires coordination. I also will give the person a stuffed animal or doll that has very wide eyes and a pleasant smile to hold. Unless the

adult objects, the eye to eye contact has a calming effect. As a caregiver, when you get tired, a doll or stuffed animal can serve as a substitute.

Q: Do you ever use art to educate people about their dementia?

A: Yes. Adults that are highly cognitive and recently diagnosed are very interested in knowing about what vascular changes are going on. I usually draw a picture of the brain on a large piece of paper and the changes taking place. Information courtesy of Caregiver.com. Senior Connection • June 2011 • page 21

Don’t Let Knee Pain Sideline Your Game

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Honor Flight Guardians Needed

onor Flight of West Central Florida needs volunteers to serve as guardians to World War II veterans flying to Washington on Tuesday, June 28. The veterans fly for free, but the cost to be a guardian on this one-day trip is $400. The guardians serve as escorts assisting the senior veterans with their canes, walkers, wheelchairs, oxygen, taking necessary medications, food, etc. Applicants should go online to www.honorflightwcf.org, complete the guardian application and mail it to P.O. Box 55661, St. Petersburg, FL 33732. Those selected will be contacted by Honor Flight West Central Florida.

Fifties Annual Sock Hop June 18th • 7 pm – 11pm

Come join us at the Hop for an evening of swing dancing, hula hoops, twisting, strolling and lots of fun. An entire evening of all the original 50’s music and unique decorations. Wear your poodle skirts, letter jackets, bo bo’s, peg jeans, etc. $10 admission (includes hors d’oeuvres, snacks, drinks (non-alcoholic).

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olf enthusiasts watching The Players Championship at Sawgrass undoubtedly feel the urge to play a few rounds. However, whether you’re a professional or amateur player, you may find yourself sidelined due to knee pain, the second most common injury in the sport. We’ve witnessed the result in recent years as some of the world’s best golfers have sustained knee injuries that have kept them out of competition for extended periods of time. To potentially avoid this, you should be aware of how to maintain healthy knees so you can continue to play the game as you choose.

Health But how do you know if knee pain is caused by overworked joints or something more chronic such as knee osteoarthritis (OA)? Knee joint pain can be related to overuse—characterized by pain around the front or sides of the knee joint. Ultimately, you have a one in two lifetime risk of developing knee OA symptoms. The excess wear and tear that golf places on the knee joints may result in OA of the knee, a condition in which our knees’ natural lubricant starts to break down. Over time, as joint fluid continues to break down, cartilage wears away and bones may even start to rub against each other, causing increased pain and swelling. OA of the knee can limit movement and restrict you from doing what you enjoy most, like golf. While there isn’t one standard treatment for knee OA, I tend to tell my patients to maintain an active lifestyle and stay within their ideal weight range. (Losing even 10 pounds can help ease the pressure on knee joints.) Exercise is an important tool in treating OA; participating in aerobic exercise and strength/flexibility train-

ing can improve your health and may help minimize your OA symptoms. You should always consult a physician before beginning any exercise program. If you are not getting enough pain relief from exercise or over-the-counter treatments, there is more you can do to help manage your knee pain and restore movement.

Various treatments exist, including oral or topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Guidelines from a range of respected medical organizations suggest that topical NSAIDs offer potentially significant gastrointestinal safety benefits for certain patients. Regardless of age, skill level or gender, everyone who loves golf— especially in Florida, where you can enjoy it year-round—is eager to return to the sport. Knee function has always played an integral role in the game of golf. The fundamental concept of a golf swing is the transfer of weight from your back foot to the front, supported mainly by the knees. If you think you’re suffering from knee OA, take heart: the condition can make certain physical activity painful, but it won’t necessarily keep you off the golf course. A treatment plan that includes exercise can help ease the pain, restore knee function, and help you live a full and active life. Dr. Joseph Markenson is an attending physician at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City and professor of clinical medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College.

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hink your tastebuds have outgrown the grilled cheese sandwich? Think again. This childhood favorite has evolved into something quite sophisticated, and it is perfect for June, National Dairy Month. Cheese expert and James Beard award-winner Laura Werlin recently released her second book dedicated to the ultimate comfort food sandwich. Grilled Cheese, Please! 50 Scrumptiously Cheesy Recipes takes this classic sandwich to new culinary heights. “It’s all about using the best ingredients possible,” says Werlin. “It’s so easy to gussy up your sandwich with exotic bread and a high-quality cheese, so why not do it? Try buttery breads, like croissants or brioche, or a loaf stuffed with olives or walnuts. Look for cheeses that melt well but still deliver great flavor.” Werlin takes great care with those ingredients, perfecting her grilled cheese method with a series of simple tips:

Grate-ful cheese: Grated cheese melts faster and more evenly than sliced cheese—the grating ensures the perfect melt before the sandwich burns.

Buttered-up bread: Use salted butter for the best flavor, and butter the bread, not the pan. Thinly sliced bread and soft butter work best.

Low and slow: Don’t rush the cooking process. Grill sandwiches slowly over medium heat; carefully watch for maximum melt and crispy bread. Cover and cook: Cover the sandwich during the cooking process to lock in the heat. This will help the cheese melt faster and more evenly. Press, flip, repeat: Use a spatula to press down firmly on the sandwich while cooking; flip the sandwich twice (pressing with each flip) to ensure crisp bread and thoroughly melted cheese.

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1/4 cup cranberry sauce 4 tsp. Dijon mustard (or Wisconsin mustard if you can) 2 tbsp. butter, at room temperature 8 sandwich-size slices dark rye or marble bread 8 oz. Colby Cheese 2 oz. Wisconsin Blue Cheese, coarsely crumbled

Mix the cranberry sauce and mustard together. Spread the butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place 4 slices of bread, buttered side down, on your work surface. Spread the cranberry mixture on the bread. Distribute the Colby and crumble the Blue Cheese over the Colby. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up. Cover and cook on preheated, nonstick griddle 2 minutes, until undersides are darkened and crisp. Turn the sandwiches, pressing each one firmly with a spatula to flatten slightly. Repeat cooking process. Remove the cover, turn the sandwiches once more and press firmly with the spatula once again. Cook for 1 minute, or until the cheese has melted completely. (You might have to peek inside to make sure.) Remove from the pan and let cool 5 minutes. Cut in half and serve.

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Take a Walk! It Does Your Body Good

BY EVELYN MACKEY

here’s a stress related to inactivity. In the book Defying Age, author Dr. Miriam Stoppard puts it bluntly: “A decrease in physical activity is directly related to aging. The older you get, the less active you feel like being, and it’s mainly because you start to decline in vigor.” Vigor—an interesting word. As vigor decreases, inactivity leads to mental stress which can cause depression and eventually withdrawing from the world. Stoppard refers to this as the “inactivity-stress syndrome” which drains energy and motivation. If for no other reason than the insidious result of being capable of participating in life, it’s imperative to keep moving. Our insurance policy, according to Stoppard, is exercise which promotes “an agile, healthy body that will respond quickly and safely in most situations.” Exercise, she continues, undoubtedly keeps us young. So, let’s say you decide to take up walking. Here are some beginner tips:

To maximize your walk: • Add a weighted belt or wrist bands. • Lengthen your stride. • Think about your posture and correct it (don’t lean from your waist or you’ll put undue stress on your back). • Keep your arms swinging. • Stop halfway in your walk and do some stretching exercises.

Stoppard would have her readers remember that leading a sedentary lifestyle is “a killer.” Take a walk—starting today!

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St. Simons Island—A Restful Retreat BY CHUCK AND DENA BINGHAM

K. You’ve taken the grandkids to see Mickey and Minnie often enough to know the routine: Stand in line for 45 minutes for a five-minute ride; someone else’s crying grandkid just spilled a sticky concoction on your new izod shirt and the line for a $9 sandwich is twenty people deep. By late afternoon a whole theme park full of cranky three-year-olds are pitching a ﬁt because they’re tired. You take two more Tylenol and head for the exit with your own grandkids in tow. Ah, but wait. You are parked on the other side of a lake that now looks endless and there are three thousand people in front of you waiting for the same ferry boat. This time do something for you…

Travel About an hour north of the Jacksonville airport is a quiet, laid-back hideaway just waiting for you. Take the St. Simons Island exit off of I-95 and head for the Atlantic Ocean (about ten miles). Once you cross the causeway to St. Simons Island you can feel the stress melting away. You won’t ﬁnd Ferris wheels, or tea cup rides, or 6-foot-tall rodents with big ears. What you will ﬁnd is an upscale residential island that doesn’t mind sharing its seclusion with savvy, well-heeled vacationers. The grand old oak trees drip with Spanish moss as you make your way to the stately King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort. Upon arrival the attentive staff quickly

reacquaints you with Southern hospitality. Built in 1935, the resort was originally a dance club for well-to-do Northerners. It has consistently been upgraded to meet today’s discerning traveler’s tastes. Accommodations range from Oceanside Villas to private cottages to king-bedded rooms. Outstanding cuisine is a hallmark of the resort and is not to be missed. Venturing into other parts of town reveals an additional bounty of local dining pleasures. Kick back at George Stewart’s Saltwater Cowboy for great pub fare. Or, if you’re in the mood for ﬁner dining, try Halyards where Chef Dave Snyder prepares an exquisite tuna tartare. Lunch at Palmer’s Village Café is a must as Chef John Belechak prepares the best Southern dishes with locally grown produce. For a truly unique experience, take the “Lady Jane” shrimping trawler into the shallows of the Atlantic marshes for a ﬁrst-hand look at how

modern shrimping is accomplished. The tour comes complete with a marine biologist who explains in detail the ecosystem of the region and its importance to the local economy. To enjoy the laidback pace of the island, why not rent bicycles at Ocean Motion right outside the entrance to King and Prince Resort. A leisurely 10-minute ride gets you to the heart of town. For the truly adventurous, the island boasts 18 miles of paved bicycle paths.

There is so much, or so little, to do here…the choice is yours. If there is one drawback to this hidden treasure, it’s this: you may not want to leave… To learn more, contact The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort at (912) 638-3631 and kingandprince.com, or visit the St. Simons Island visitors guide at explorestsimonsisland.com.

If you’d rather let someone else navigate, try the Lighthouse Trolley which takes you (free) from the north end, where you’ll ﬁnd the championship King and Prince Golf Course, to the south end, where you’ll ﬁnd—you guessed it—the Lighthouse. Go in the lighthouse museum to hear about the great historical importance of this region. Senior Connection • June 2011 • page 25

The King James Bible at 400

BY JANICE DOYLE

to bear, a drop in the bucket, a fly in the ointment, a labour of o everything there is a season. love or a sign of the times. The King James Version of Ah, the practical life lessons the the Bible turns 400 in May. “It’s Bible teaches. Did your mother barely possible to overstate the not tell you that a bird in the hand significance of this Bible,” wrote is worth two in the bush or that a Verlyn Klinkenborg in a New York leopard cannot change its spots? Times editorial column in January. He Lincoln knew his Bible well when noted that it is the “ancestral language he said of the Union: A house of faith,” and that “all who speak this divided against itself cannot stand. wonderful language still speak in the Negative designators come easily shadow of the King James Bible.” in our inherited language: A nest of Though considered archaic by vipers, a thorn in the flesh, a wolf younger generations today, for those of in sheep’s clothing. You might just us who grew up with the King James have feet of clay leading you to fall Bible, nothing can replace the dignity from grace and reap the whirlwind. of its language in memorized and At mealtime, we might remember familiar passages. Its pages are also that man does not live by bread the birthplace of well over 250 comalone. You could live off the mon idioms in our English language, fat of the land as your cup used literally and even playfully. runneth over in a land flowing For example, thanks to the Bible with milk and honey, or maybe (called that since the late 1700s), just have manna from heaven. we can have a broken heart, a cross But please, no sour grapes.

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Family problems? Not me! Am I my brother’s keeper? But if you find that the writing is on the wall, tell the kids to put away childish things. Describing goodness is no problem in the Bible. Some people go the extra mile and act as a good Samaritan while others know that a soft answer turneth away wrath. How do you do things? Well, sometimes by the skin of your teeth and other times by the sweat of your brow. And, according to your grandchildren, you might be as old as Methuselah or as old as the hills with your hair as white as snow. You can do many things the Bible way. You can, for example, be fruitful and multiply, beat swords into ploughshares, be born again, cast bread upon the waters or cast the first stone. Maybe you’d prefer to eat, drink and be merry or fight the good fight. And with many people in our lifetimes, we will not see eye to eye.

At those times we might say with the Master, forgive them for they know not what they do. We need to beware ourselves, knowing that pride goes before a fall. So, what’s the conclusion to it all? What we want—getting to the root of the matter—is to be in the tender mercies of God, to be the apple of His eye even as we realize that the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. So, it came to pass that the King James Version of the Bible cast its shadow on our language. And nothing has replaced the cadences and poetic imagery still alive and well in our books, newspapers and everyday speech.

Word Search June 2011 In the grid below, twenty answers can be found that fit the category for today. Circle each answer that you find and list it in the space provided at the right of the grid. Answers can be found in all directions – forwards, backwards, horizontally, vertically and diagonally. An example is given to get you started. Can you find the twenty answers in this puzzle?

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Final Arrangements Made Easy With Eternal Cremation BY JANICE DOYLE

here’s never a good time to need his services, but Mark Grande is ready to help you make end-of-life arrangements as easy as possible. Grande owns Eternal Cremation Services in Clearwater. His is not a full-service funeral home; rather he specializes in direct cremation. His standard fee of $945 covers the cost of transporting the deceased from the place you pass away to the crematory, the actual cremation, getting the county and state paperwork signed, procuring the death certificate and an urn. He can typically get all paperwork and the cremains back to the family in five to seven days. Similar services by traditional funeral homes can run as high as $3000 in the local area. With so many Pinellas County residents having families out of state, he finds that his services are welcome by those who live elsewhere when a loved one dies here. All paperwork can be done by fax and he can send (by registered mail) the cremains to the family for memorial services at a later date. Of course he can also assist in making local arrangements for services. Only 30 percent of deaths in Pinellas County use traditional burial of remains with funeral service. Cremations now account for 70 percent of Pinellas County deaths (overall in Florida the number is 62 percent choosing cremation). Grande often speaks before senior groups about making and signing pre-planning and pre-need arrangements. “People think they have things taken care of because they have given someone power of attorney,” Grande says. In fact, “. . . that power of attorney goes away when you pass away.” If you think your kids will take care of your final arrangements, you

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Why are people afraid to talk about all of this? Only about 1 in 25 seniors, Grande estimates from his experience, have a written pre-need plan in place even though they may have a will and/or trust. His licensing allows him to do pre-need contracts and Medicaid contracts which require an “irrevocable trust” for qualification purposes. He will also let you make payments with no interest. “People just don’t want to think about their own mortality. They’ll talk about their friends’ mortality, their family’s, but not their own,” he says. If you don’t like to talk about your own mortality, Grande will gently lead you in that discussion or he’ll talk with your children. If you’d like to know more, call Mark Grande. He says, “Our clients come to us as strangers and leave as family.” Call Mark Grande at (727) 785-0973 or see EternalCremations.com.

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Dancers from The Fred Astaire Dance studio wowed everyone and the ladies from Curves really got everyone working out to “Zumba.” “We were happy with the turnout for the first event at the Seminole Recreation Center, which is a beautiful facility,” said Kathy Beck of Senior Connection. Thanks to all of the Senior Friendly Exhibitors for taking the time to visit and meet with all of our senior friends who attended the event. Senior Connection is proud to produce Senior Fun Fests throughout the community. Check out some of the photos from the day’s event! Go to Facebook. com and search for Senior Connection and Mature Lifestyles to learn about upcoming events, or call (888) 670-0040.

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