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It’s Never Too Late To Learn New Things

Dear Readers,

We also added another kingdom of biology to the existing five (Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista and Monera) hese aren’t gray Meet Archaea: single-celled critters hairs, they’re that are somewhere between bacteria wisdom highlights. and amoeba, known for making their That sage internet quote homes in extreme places like deep caught my attention while I was browsing Tracie Schmidt, sea thermal vents or the guts of living Editor creatures. They make some of the online the other day.

It’s a wonderfully self-affirming state- strongest cases for life on other planets.

The discovery of the Higgs boson ment—the kind that makes you want made history in 2012 at CERN and pour that bottle of L’Oreal down the is unraveling a few of the mysteries drain and embrace those knowledgesurrounding mass in quantum physics. radiating locks. But the truth is, silver Last, but not least, Pluto was reclassihair or no, wisdom doesn’t always come fied from a planet to a “plutoid.” What with age. Sometimes it takes work. did Pluto do to deserve this, you may As we get older, we run the risk of stagnation—closing ourselves off to new ask? And what happens to that classic ideas and experiences for the comfort of elementary school phrase: My Very the safe and routine. It might be a defense Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine against a world that is changing in very Pizzas? Now we get nine….what?

These are only a few of the ways fast, very unpredictable ways. Music, pop our collective human knowledge has culture, technology, familiar places and even scientific facts can all be turned on changed. And we’re constantly on their heads in the space of a decade, and the brink of new discoveries, which with it, a little bit of our sense of identity. means we’ll never run out of things to find and explore. As we age, we have Here are a few things that have been an opportunity to ask more questions, redefined in the past 50 years. For to learn and grow as the world does. example, human beings now officially It’s never to late to learn. The mind is have five senses of taste instead of the four we learned about in school (sweet, plastic, moldable. New connections are formed with each experience, and the salty, sour and bitter). “Umami” is the more you learn, the better armed you are new term for that savory sense of taste in the fight against nefarious diseases like we enjoy from a fatty piece of bacon.

Alzheimer’s, dementia and boredom.

“Ultrahard nanotwinned cubic This time of year, kids are going back boron nitride” dethrones diamond to school and you can, too. As a generaas the hardest substance on Earth, tion, boomers are uniquely connected according to the journal Nature in to avenues of learning that their parents 2013. While it might not make the never had. Online libraries like openlimost romantic engagement ring, brary.org lend out digital literature and it’ll certainly hold up the longest.

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research materials for free, and local libraries offer movies, music and books online as well. If you own an iPad, you can take free classes on iTunes U on everything from robotics to the humanities. Brain training programs like Lumosity.com boast that their games and exercises improve cognition, attention and memory, as do facilities called “cognitive cafes” and “mind spas” that are popping up around the country.

Want to mix travel and learning? Join programs like Road Scholar (roadscholar.org) or FEXEXA (fexexa.com) and take a class on Italian cooking in Italy.

Or take advantage of continuing education classes with discounted tuition at a local college. It’s a great way to meet others who are enthusiastic about learning and make friends of all ages.

Whatever you do, don’t stagnate— educate! Keep an open mind and exercise it as often as you can, and you’ll have wit and wisdom aplenty for many years to come.

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Learning For Fun—50s and Beyond

BY ELLE LAYNE

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remember when I was a kid at the end of summer—the return of the school year was looming menacingly and all I wanted was to make vacation last a few more weeks.

Nowadays it seems like I have the opposite problem. Now that I’m retired, what do I do with all of my free time?

Have you thought about going back to school, my friend asked me? I’m not talking about another degree, she said. Just learning for fun.

Learning? For fun? My inner child chewed on that puzzling concept for a minute, recalling towering stacks of homework assignments.

Then she mentioned that there were no grades, no tests and no homework.

Well then, sign me up!

She was referring, of course, to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), which has programs at campuses across America.

The program first began in Maine when a rabbi named Harry Sky realized a need for new learning opportunities for older students. He rallied peer educators and volunteers in his community—they came up with their own curriculum and ended up with an overwhelming 500 students at their first meeting. Funding from the Bernard Osher Foundation enabled the program to expand to other states, and in the 90s, OLLI was born.

Adult students can now participate in classes, trips, workshops, speakers series, special events, social activities and more, as well as opportunities to volunteer and do pro bono work.

“The mission of OLLI is to provide educational and social opportunities to people 50 years of age and above in order that they might grow intellectually, socially and culturally in a climate of friendship and mutual sharing of ideas and life experiences,” says Jeanette Toohey of University of North Florida.

Five Florida colleges are part of the network, including Eckerd College in St. Petersburg and the University of South Florida in Tampa.

Classes range from $30 to $105 and run from 1 – 8 sessions depending on the subject. Venues also vary—you could take an art class at MOFA, go behind the scenes of Les Miserables at the theater, take a field trip to

Tropicana Field or the Center for Great Apes, or learn how to play the trumpet in a live marching band.

Course offerings at OLLI at Eckerd College include: An Introduction to Ancient Greece: Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30, 10 a.m. to noon.

Centre of Palm Harbor.

Intro to Frisbee Golf: Sept. 18, 10 a.m. – noon, Azalea Park Disc Golf, St. Petersburg.

The Joys of French Cooking: Sept.

19, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Largo Cafe.

Seashells, Doc Ford, and Sunshine: Sept. 26, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m, Sanibel Island shelling trip.

To learn more about what’s ahead for fall and winter, or to register for classes, call 727-864-7600 or visit www.eckerd.edu/olli.

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Glittering musical cabaret featuring showstoppers from America’s favorite Broadway and movie musicals. $23.36.

7 p.m. Jimmy Ferraro’s Studio Theatre.

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Sign up by Sept. 8 for this day trip on Oct. 8 to the Tampa Bay History Center and Columbia Restaurant. Leaves from Hale Senior Center in Dunedin. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $30.

Details/register at 727-298-3299.

North Pinellas County Retired Educators Assn. welcomes retired educators and other educational personnel to the kick-off luncheon meeting. 11:30 a.m. at Clearwater Country Club. $12.50. 727-397-8047.

Music on the Beach. Free entertainment, vendors, food, complimentary shuttle from Tarpon Springs High School to the beach and back. Shore Drive, Tarpon Springs.

7 p.m. – 9 p.m. 727-942-5628.

and 21 Pasco County Home Show. Bathroom remodels, windows and doors, home décor, art, flooring, new kitchen ideas, landscaping and interior design ideas. Free.

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. New Port Richey Recreation Center. 727-674-1464.

Community Healthfair. Free healthcare and wellness exhibits, blood pressure, hearing and eye checks and more. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Magnolia Place, New Port Richey. 727-825-0018.

Senior Healthfair. Free health screenings, Medicare and hospital information, exhibitors and giveaways. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Vista Grand, 10380 Quality Drive, Spring Hill. 727-825-0018.

– 28 1st Annual Palm Harbor Lobster Fest. Food, music, vendors. General admission all three days: $10. VIP all-you-caneat lobster feast Sept. 26, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. $65. Primate Sanctuary, Palm Harbor. 727-943-5897.

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No partner needed. Lesson at 7 p.m.; dance from 8 – 11 p.m. $8.

Largo Community Center, Goodman Ballroom. 727-518-3131.

Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society. Fall concert featuring Bobby Tess and the Dixie Chaps. 7 – 9:30 p.m. $10 (military free). Banquet Masters, Pinellas Park. 727-522-6877.

25, Oct. 2. Three free nights of square dancing. Learn Western-style square dance. Wear comfortable shoes. 6 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. at the City of Pinellas Park Recreation Center. 727-544-4704.

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Enjoy live music at the John Wilson Park gazebo or stroll the downtown shops, arts and crafts and food vendors. Free. 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Main Street in downtown Safety Harbor. 727-724-1572.

Wildflower Garden Club.

Brooker Creek Preserve, Tarpon Springs. Garden in the preserve’s wildflower garden. Bring garden gloves and hat. Morning snacks provided. Free. Registration required. 8 – 11 a.m. 727-453-6800.

Healthcare and Wellness Fair.

Free. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Banyan Senior Apartments, 11390 U.S. Hwy. 19, Port Richey. 727-825-0018.

ct. 4 “Peace of Woodstock.” A 6-piece class act pays tribute to the memorable performances of Santana, Janis Joplin, Crosby Stills & Nash, Jefferson Airplane, Jimi Hendrix and many more. 8 p.m. $24.50.

Largo Cultural Center. 727-587-6793.

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egular physical activity helps keep your heart, lungs, and muscles in shape and can stave off the effects of aging. In much the same way, exercising your brain can help keep your mind sharp and your memory intact. Here are four ways to activate your brain from Harvard Medical School.

4 Ways To Stay

• Walk instead of driving when possible.

• Set aside time each day for exercise.

Mentally Sharp Keep busy and engaged

The MacArthur Foundation Study on Successful Aging, a long-term study of aging in America, found that education level was the strongest predictor of mental capacity as people aged. The more education, the more likely an individual was to maintain his or her memory and thinking skills. Intellectual enrichment and learning stimulate the brain to make more connections. The more connections, the more resilient the brain. That’s how a habit of learning and engaging in mentally challenging activities—like learning a new language or craft—can help keep the brain in shape, especially later in life.

Finally, exercise has been linked to increased production of neurotrophins, substances that nourish brain cells and help protect them against damage from stroke and other injuries.

Here are some ways to build physical activity into your daily routine:

Meaningful, socially engaging activities may prove especially helpful. In a study conducted with the Baltimore Experience Corps, volunteers were assigned to either a waitlist (control group) or a group that helped elementary school children during class and library time.

Early results suggested that participants who remained engaged in the program for many months improved their executive function and memory.

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beyond. Although the precise “dose” of exercise isn’t known, research suggests that the exercise should be moderate to vigorous and regular.

Examples of moderate exercise include brisk walking, stationary bicycling, water aerobics and competitive table tennis.

Vigorous activities include jogging, high impact aerobic dancing, square dancing and tennis.

Physical fitness and mental fitness go together. People who exercise regularly tend to stay mentally sharp into their 70s, 80s, and

= Make new friends

Establishing and maintaining close ties with others is another way to maintain mental skills and memory. Social interaction and mentally engaging activities often go hand in hand (think volunteering or tutoring schoolkids).

Social relationships can also provide support during stressful times, reducing the damaging effects that stress can have on the brain.

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• For extra motivation, ask your spouse or a friend to join you.

• Use the stairs instead of the elevator.

• Plant a garden and tend it.

• Take an exercise class or join a health club.

• Swim regularly if you have access to a pool or beach.

• Learn a sport that requires modest physical exertion, such as tennis.

Go Mediterranean

Exercise helps memory in several ways. It reduces the risk of developing several potentially memory-robbing conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes and stroke.

Exercise is good for the lungs, and people who have good lung function send more oxygen to their brains. There is some evidence connec that exercise helps build new connections between brain cells and improves communication between them.

Mediterranean-type diets highlight whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and healthy fats from fish, nuts, and healthy oils. This eating style helps promote heart health and may also lessen the risk of memory and thinking problems later in life.

In a study that followed more than 2,000 people over four years, those who most closely followed a Mediterranean-type diet had a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. A later study suggested that following a Mediterranean-type diet could slow the conversion of mild cognitive impairment into full-blown dementia.

Eating several servings of fruits and vegetables can also protect memory. Foods from plants are chock full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other nutrients that may protect against age-related deterioration throughout the body.

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ant to keep your brain in prime condition? It may be as simple as adding more healthy fats to your diet.

According to the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research, people with high blood levels of the “good” fats found in fish had more robust brains than those with low levels of those fats, a new study reports.

For the study, researchers looked at blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids, the “good” fats found in fish. Oily fish like salmon, sardines, tuna and mackerel are particularly rich in omega-3s, as are some leafy greens and flaxseed oil.

While brains normally shrink as we grow older, having high omega-3 levels seems to slow this process. People with the highest levels of omega-3s had brain volumes that were the equivalent of preserving one to two years of brain health, the researchers found.

Brain volume was particularly well preserved in the hippocampus, a part of the brain critical for memory.

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Grilled Salmon with Mustard & Herbs

Ingredients: 2 lemons, thinly sliced 20 – 30 sprigs mixed fresh herbs, plus 2 T chopped, divided thyme, tarragon, oregano 1 clove garlic 1/4 tsp salt 1 T Dijon mustard 1 lb. center-cut salmon, skinned

tablespoons chopped herbs. Spread the mixture over both sides of the salmon.

Place the salmon on the herb sprigs.

Directions Slide the foil and salmon off the Preheat grill to medium-high.

Lay two 9-inch pieces of heavy-duty baking sheet onto the grill without disfoil on top of each other and place on turbing the salmon-lemon stack. Cover a rimless baking sheet. Arrange lemon the grill; cook until the salmon is slices in two layers in the center of the opaque in the center, 18 to 24 minutes. foil. Spread herb sprigs over the lemons. Wearing oven mitts, carefully transfer foil and salmon back onto the baking With the side of a chef’s knife, sheet. Cut the salmon into 4 portions. mash garlic with salt to form a (discard herb sprigs and lemon slices). paste. Transfer to a small dish and (From EatingWell). stir in mustard and the remaining 2

Blueberry, Walnut & Flaxseed Oatmeal Ingredients 2 c water Dash salt 1 c regular rolled oats 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 c blueberries 1/4 c walnuts, chopped 1 T flaxseeds Directions Combine the water and salt in a small saucepan and turn the heat to high. When the water boils, turn the heat to low, add oatmeal and cook, stirring, until the water is just absorbed, about 5 minutes.

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Hey, Don’t Call Me That!

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enior or boomer? “Active adult,” “55-plus” or “older American?”

“Nursing home” or “retirement community?” These words have power as well as positive and negative connotations. They affect the way society treats us and the way we see ourselves.

But what do we want to be called?

A recent article from Newswire referenced a survey conducted

by SeniorMarketing.com, which gauged the responses of 1,114 people to the language used when describing individuals 50 and older.

Most respondents (71%) were comfortable with the term “Baby Boomer,” but opinions were evenly split over the term “senior,” with only 49% approving, the article stated.

According to Kevin Williams, president of SeniorMarketing. com, words that were once acceptable a generation ago have now become taboo. “Nursing home” got the worst response from his survey participants. “Perhaps most surprisingly, 44.2% agreed that the terms ‘senior living’ and ‘retirement community’ are outdated,” he said.

Furthermore, when addressing ageism, or discrimination based upon age, the survey found that half of respondents said they had been victims of ageist stereotypes, while 72% said that they knew someone who had.

Boomer Jeanne Adams wrote about an ageist encounter with an 18-yearold waitress who called her “honey.”

“Suddenly and without warning, all of the authority, respect, admiration, and accomplishments you have so painstakingly accumulated over the years, are reduced to nothing but trivial pursuits,” Adams wrote.

“All those academic degrees, professional titles, etc., have been relegated to insignificance in the eyes of society. You have now been

officially marginalized to someone who is seen as simply old...and will begin to disappear from the sight and thoughts of others.”

So what do we call ourselves? So far the solutions are as varied as the individuals they represent; we all think of ourselves in different ways.

The consensus is that those reaching out to the over-55 crowd would do well to put themselves in our shoes—to address us with the respect and validation they would like to be given when they reach our age.

We’re human beings who have achieved greatness in our lifetimes, and the language used to refer to us should not be used to categorize us, patronize us or control our interests or our lifestyle. Golden ager? The sun is hardly setting. We’re expected to live longer, healthier, more active lives than the generation before us, and the language should reflect that.

Better yet, why label us at all?

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365 Guide: New York City

By Monica DiNatale rink. Eat. Save. Is that even possible in New York City, known worldwide for its cutting edge culinary creations and top shelf spirits, where one night out could rival your monthly rent? In one word, according to dining deals expert and food host, Monica DiNatale, a resounding, “YES!” From 5-star restaurants to the best dive bars, DiNatale gives you the scoop on where to go at a fraction of the price.

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He hit the iceberg but it didn’t sink him.

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Kate’s Escape from the Billable Hour

By Petula Parker Having spent her life in the dysfunctional world of Big Law and still pining over the Spanish exchange student who lived with her family a decade ago, Kate decides to make a drastic change.

After a mortifying meltdown in the office, she quits her job and jets off to Barcelona to reinvent her life. The hilarious adventure that ensues is full of insights on casting yourself in a new and exhilarating role and the perks and difficulties of being a “late-bloomer.”

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Taking Safety Steps to Protect Yourself and Others

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ith the constant rise of life expectancy, maturing adults are gaining more and more hold and influence in everyday life: as a consumer power, electoral power, and as a growing number of drivers on the road.

Since 1997, the number of licensed older drivers in America increased by 30 percent, and according to the Federal Highway Administration, there are about 23 million licensed older drivers, which represent 11 percent of our population.

This situation holds many advantages, like gaining access for better mobility and independence. But it also suggests driving acclimation and a new level of safety concern.

Across the U.S., about 500 older adult drivers are involved in car accidents each day. According to the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2008), nearly 5,500 older drivers lost their lives in car crash incidents, and about 183,000 were injured.

Fatal accidents decreased in 2012 to 4,079, but still represent a considerable amount of driving casualties each year for older drivers.

In addition, the risk of physical damage increases with age due to susceptibility to injury, as well as to a possible decline in cognitive functioning that could affect driving skills.

So what can be done?

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Practice Mindfulness for Joy, Confidence

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ave you ever wondered what it is like to be invisible? Maybe you’ve even felt invisible yourself from time to time. I had an experience about a decade ago when my best friend and I were at the makeup counter in a department store and no one would wait on us.

“It’s our age,” she said to me with disdain.

“Our age?” I asked. “We’re not even 60 yet.”

“You’re clueless,” she replied. “We’re not getting waited on because they can’t see us. We’re getting older.”

“That’s ridiculous. We look hot and hip and we’re just trying to buy some age-defying makeup.”

I laughed. “It’s not about age.

They need our business.”

“Yes, it is. They can’t see us,” she said firmly.

What my friend didn’t realize was that being seen has nothing to do with aging. Being seen is an attitude of confidence and style.

Being seen is about understanding that women are more beautiful and certainly more interesting as they get older. Most of my friends are young— really young—and they actually find me interesting. At 70, you’ve got some pearls of wisdom gleaned from experience because you’ve lived so long.

Furthermore, you can let go of the past, get rid of emotional baggage, be present, look forward with excitement and forgive anybody who ever said an unkind word to you because it’s in the past. Aging is like being in recovery, but a lot more fun.

being you. Your conscious awareness sets you on the journey of gratitude every day for those you love and cherish and for your amazing talents and skills.

A practice of mindfulness is at the center of your aging journey.

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Simple things take on new importance: You can say “NO” without guilt; you can say “YES” with more joy; you can find humor in almost anything because you finally understand irony.

According to the UCLA Mindful Awareness Center, mindful awareness can be defined as paying attention to present moment experiences with openness, curiosity, and a willingness to be with what is. It is an antidote to the stresses of modern times and invites us to stop, breathe, observe and connect with one’s inner experience. There are many ways to bring mindfulness into one’s life, such as meditation, yoga, art, or time in nature. Mindfulness can be trained systematically, and can be implemented in daily life, by people of any age, profession or background.

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In the last ten years, significant research has shown mindfulness to lower blood pressure and boost the immune system; increase attention and focus, aid those suffering from ADHD; help with difficult mental states such as anxiety and depression, foster well-being and lessen emotional reactivity; and thicken the brain in areas in charge of decision making, emotional flexibility, and empathy (marc.ucla.edu).

Mindfulness reminds you that the gifts of acceptance and surrender are never far from your consciousness. It is a relief to know that you no longer have to “prove” you are worthy of

Back to the makeup counter or other store where you may feel ignored. The salesperson is not waiting on you because she is busy at the cash register helping another customer. You are not invisible.

Being invisible because of age is a myth perpetuated by those of us that feel badly about aging.

We need to empower ourselves and be more mindful. Because those that spread negativity to others or sit in a state of mindlessness in front of the television are throwing themselves a pity party.

That’s not a party you need to attend.

Mindfulness is what is hip and cool.

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Interactive Tool Takes Mystery Out of Menopause

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omen can turn to an expanded online resource to explore the stages of menopause and learn about symptoms they may experience.

The Endocrine Society and its public education arm, the Hormone Health Network, recently launched the “Menopause Map™,” an interactive tool to help women learn about menopause and start important conversations with their health care providers and peers.

The Map allows women to enter info about their age, reproductive health and symptoms to determine where they are in the menopausal transition, as well as perimenopause and postmenopause.

The Menopause Map™ offers free, reliable information and accessible resources to help women gain peace of mind and control of their health at menopause.

Health What is Menopause?

When a woman enters menopause, she stops menstruating and her body produces less of the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. During that time, a woman may experience moderate to severe symptoms, including hot flashes, interrupted sleep, vaginal dryness and other symptoms that affect her quality of life. This change can take place gradually over the course of several years.

“Menopause is a natural part of a woman’s life, but many women are hesitant to reach out to physicians or other women to learn more about the changes and symptoms they may experience,” said Susan Kirk, MD, an Associate Professor at the University of Virginia and a member of the Hormone Health Network’s advisory committee. “The Menopause Map™ offers information women need to

Cool Tips to Cope with Hot Flashes

fully understand the transition and feel comfortable so they can reach out for any support they may need.”

About the Map The Menopause Map™ features interactive questionnaires to help women gauge what stage of menopause they are experiencing. Based on an individual woman’s responses, the Menopause Map provides a printable resource she can take to a doctor’s appointment as well as links to other information.

In addition to menopause, the map covers the risks and symptoms of other medical issues associated with the biological changes that come with menopause— including thyroid issues, heart disease, bone loss and diabetes—as well as tips and treatments for managing and preventing these illnesses through adopting a healthier diet infor and lifestyle. Helpful information can also be found on treating the symptoms of menopause through hormone therapy, medications and non-pharmaceutical means. Some tips are included below.

The Map was developed by Endocrine Society physician experts and members of the Red Hot Mamas®, the nation’s largest menopause management education and peer support program. It includes links to the Red Hot Mamas’ Menopause Support Group, where visitors can connect with other women who are going through the change. Share your story along the menopause journey and be empowered, encouraged, and informed!

The Menopause Map™ can be found at menopausemap.org. (Newswise)

Dress in layers Avoid certain Avoid stress Herbal remedies Aromatherapy Hormone Therapy Gabapentin food triggers If you feel a hot You can then Herbs like black Make your own Hormones like estrogen This medication remove clothing, if needed. Moisture -wicking clothes can also keep you cool by drawing moisture away from your skin and evaporating it quickly.

Including spicy dishes, caffeine and alcohol.

flash starting, breathe slowly and deeply.

Regular meditation is also effective in controlling stress-related triggers.

—Tips from the Menopause Map and Tieraona Low Dog, MD: “Life is Your Best Medicine” Lifestyles After 50 • September 2014 • page 14

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eptember is national menopause awareness month. But the male equivalent—andropause—deserves attention as well. Andropause is a gradual decrease in testosterone levels that affects men in their forties and beyond. It can lead, in some cases, to erectile dysfunction, diabetes, loss of energy and concentration, depression and mood swings.

Hot flashes are a rarer occurance in men, but they do happen. It occurs most often in men with a history of prostate cancer, or in the case of a testosterone deficiency, according to author Gary Elkins, Ph.D., director of Baylor’s Mind-Body Medicine Research Laboratory and a professor of psychology and neuroscience in Baylor’s College of Arts & Sciences.

“Men are more reluctant to report hot flashes, and it’s not as prevalent.

There are fewer ways to deal with it.

If a guy has hot flashes, you can’t say, ‘Well, why don’t we put you on estrogen?’ But it’s a pressing problem.”

Current treatments for men are varied, ranging from testosterone supplement therapy to acupuncture. Outcomes have been mixed—and safety of some treatments remains in question, Elkins said.

In a study by Baylor University, one drug-free treatment that has proved effective is hypnotic relaxation therapy.

One of the subjects, “Mr. W.” visualized fishing at his favorite Texas lake whenever a flash would hit. He donned imaginary rubber boots, waded into the water and enjoyed a cool breeze as he cast a line and fish began to nibble.

The therapy “eliminated the flashes, calmed me down, cooled my body off,” he said. “During one session, I needed a blanket...The self-hypnosis was empowering.”

He went from 160 hot flashes a week to 15, and the technique proved beneficial for women as well. There may be hope for hot flash sufferers, as long as you are willing to try an unconventional treatment. (Info from Newswise and Baylor University)

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ear Marcus, No. Medigap plans, which are supplemental insurance plans that help pay out-of-pocket Original Medicare costs like deductibles and coinsurances, will not be sold through the Health Insurance Marketplaces. In addition, Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare prescription drug plans will not be sold through the Marketplaces.

Health Insurance Marketplaces were created by the Affordable Care Act as a way for uninsured or under-insured individuals to purchase health insurance. In general, people with Medicare should keep their Medicare coverage and should not purchase health insurance plans through the Marketplaces.

If you would like to learn more about different Medigap plans in your area, you can contact your local State Department of Insurance.

If you would like to get more information about Medicare Advantage plans or Part D plans in your area, you can contact 800-MEDICARE or go online and visit www.medicare.gov.

You can also contact your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) to learn more about your Medicare options. To find the contact information for your local SHIP, you can go online and visit www.shiptalk.org. —Marci

The Healthy Geezer: Aging and Your Sense of Taste

BY FRED CICETTI

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. I have a bet with a friend that you start losing your sense of taste as you get older. She says that her taste is as strong as ever and thinks I’m wrong. Who wins the bet?

A. In general, sensitivity to taste

gradually decreases with age. But there are some whose taste isn’t affected by getting older. Who wins the bet? I won’t touch that one.

The ability to taste food and beverages means a lot to seniors.

Let’s face it; we lose a lot of the pleasures of our youth, but eating well isn’t usually one of them.

Taste also has a major impact upon our physical and mental health. Our sense of taste is especially important if we have to stay on a diet. If food loses its appeal, we may eat improperly and put ourselves at risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Loss of taste can

lead us to overeat, undereat or add too much salt or sugar to our food.

While taste is important, we recognize flavors largely through our sense of smell. Try holding your nose while eating. Smell and taste are closely linked in the brain. It is common for people who lose their sense of smell to say that food has lost its taste. This is incorrect; the food has lost its aroma, but taste remains.

Loss of taste occurs less frequently than loss of smell in older people.

When an older person has a problem with taste, it is often temporary and minor. True taste disorders are uncommon. When a problem with taste exists, it is usually caused by medications, disease or injury.

In some cases, loss of taste can accompany or signal a more serious condition, such as diabetes, or some degenerative diseases of the central nervous system such as multiple sclerosis.

There are several types of taste disorders. You can have a persistent bad taste in the mouth. This is called a dysgeusia. Some people have hypogeusia, or the reduced ability to taste. Others can’t detect taste at all, which is called ageusia. People with taste disorders experience a specific ageusia of one or more of the five taste categories: sweet, sour, bitter, salty and savory.

The most common complaint is “phantom taste perception,” which is tasting something that isn’t there.

If you think you have a taste disorder, see your doctor. Diagnosis of a taste disorder is important because once the cause is found, your doctor may be able to treat your taste disorder. Many types of taste disorders are reversible, but, if not, counseling and self-help techniques may help you cope.

If you cannot regain your sense of taste, there are things you can do to ensure your safety.

Take extra care to avoid food that may have spoiled. If you live with other people, ask them to smell and taste food to see if it is fresh. People who live alone should discard food if there is a chance it is spoiled.

If you would like to ask a question, write to fred@healthygeezer.com.

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Vietnam 1968 – 1969: From Innocence to Trauma

BY JANICE DOYLE

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ack Estes remembers the moment he became emotionally “flat.”

He and a buddy he calls PJ in his autobiographical novel “A Field of Innocence” had crawled through a rice paddy in Vietnam to rescue some trapped Marines. They found the squad’s corpsman wounded, applied some battle dressings and began dragging him toward a line of trees. A sudden spurt of enemy gunfire hit PJ three times. Estes took off one boot and used his sock to wrap PJ’s arm.

“I felt I could only save one person, and I chose PJ and headed for the tree line. I laid him down. I was shaking. I grabbed my rifle and started screaming and firing until I ran out of ammunition. I picked up another gun and started again.”

A medivac truck came and loaded PJ. Estes climbed in the back too.

The driver asked him what he was doing. “I told them I couldn’t stay because I didn’t have but one boot and my rifle had been shot up. The gunny sergeant handed me a rifle and the driver took off his boot, handed it to me and told me to get out.”

From then on, Estes says, “I saw but didn’t feel anything and that’s how I felt for the rest of my tour. I’d see someone get shot, either an enemy or someone in my unit, and feel nothing. That was the turning point.”

Back home, he did things that were very dangerous and was hyper-alert, watching everything. He got in fights.

He went to college and began writing and reading about the war.

Today, Estes’s condition is called PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress

Disorder)—when a human experiences something above and beyond the human experiences of life.

At Southern Illinois University he began writing and reading about the war. The anti-war movement was in full swing. He says, “I wrote in ways to punish people. At that time I wanted people to fear me. Many decades later I changed that to wanting people to respect me.”

Decades later, Estes says he has gone through “hundreds of hours of therapy and been on medication.

Those things plus my wife’s love turned me around. The trauma I felt turned to a disorder that interrupts life in negative ways. I turned things into a positive reminder of the war’s effects.”

He wants all veterans suffering with war’s traumas to know there is help.

With his wife Colleen, he created the Fallen Warriors Foundation to honor the sacrifices of American soldiers and help heal the pain of war. They delivered hundreds of thousands of dollars of goods to the poorest villages in Vietnam. Estes led disabled veterans back to the place of their biggest trauma for their healing. He has also taken medical teams to remote villages and primitive hospitals to give care. More recently he and Colleen have begun holding meditative retreats for help with healing. They produced a film titled “Wounded Spirits, Healing from Trauma: The Vietnam Veterans.”

His book “A Field of Innocence” is a realistic and chilling story which details the sounds, the sights, the smells and the fear that accompanied the very young Estes and others on the battlefields of Vietnam.

This fall his second book “A Soldier’s Son” will be released.

Forgetful? Don’t Panic

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hat was her name again?

Forgetting things from one second to the next—for example, walking into a room and forgetting why you went there, or occasionally misplacing personal items, like a wallet or car keys—are minor memory slips that are usually considered signs of benign age-related forgetfulness, and are not cause for worry, according to Harvard Medical School.

Potential signs of cognitive decline involve situations like getting lost in familiar surroundings, having difficulty remembering important details of recent events or difficulty following the plot of a television program or book because of memory problems.

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any people think of Atlantic City as an expanse of Atlantic Ocean beaches and high-rise casinos with their green felt gaming tables and hundreds of slot machines.

That’s too limiting. People need to think of Atlantic City in terms of feet.

Atlantic City is a place to walk—up and down the beaches, along the four miles of famous Boardwalk, the length of the Steel Pier down to where the helicopter offers 10-minute rides.

Travel And it’s the place, every September, to see 53 beauty contestants parade up and down the city as the Miss America Pageant celebrates decades-old traditions of poise, articulation, talent and shoes. Yes, shoes. While millions are expected to watch the televised finals on Sunday, Sept. 14, it is the parade the day before, Sept. 13—the “Show Me Your Shoes Parade”—that seems to provide the most conversation.

The parade provides the contestants a chance to be creative in a different arena. They can create elaborate costumes for the parade and especially their anything-goes shoes. Then, as the floats and convertibles inch along, the contestants prop their feet up for all to view as thousands line the route.

Dating back to the 1970s, local lore says that fans in bleachers along the Boardwalk wanted to see the fashionable shoes the contestants were wearing as their convertibles rolled by.

So they began to shout, ”Show us your shoes!”

Since then, the parade has grown. Last year’s parade of floats, cars, bands, dignitaries, celebrities, military heroes, youth groups and more had more than 4,000 participants.

Of course, getting the Miss America Pageant back to Atlantic City last year, after a 7-year absence, was a major feat as well. Nina Davulluri was the first Miss America to be crowned in Atlantic City since 2005.

The pageant actually extends over four days—three days of preliminary competition and then the televised final selection at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall.

The tradition of Americans watching around their TV sets in September dates back to the first telecast in 1954. That broadcast broke all viewer records to date, with an estimated 27 million viewers.

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Above: Miss America 1965: Vonda Van Dyke. Left: The “Show Me Your Shoes” Parade.

(The Miss America Organization was formed in 1921. 86 women have become Miss America since.

Eight years did not see a Miss America, due mostly to historic world events.)

and flashing lights of hundreds of slots and the shouts of momentary winners at the dice table or roulette wheel.

Gambling or not, Atlantic City knows Atlantic City boasts its true success lies in family entertainthe ‘longest boardwalk ment. The Boardwalk remains untarin the world.’ nished by Hurricane Sandy, despite newscasts to the contrary. The Atlantic Ocean continues to lap endlessly at the sand dunes that line the Boardwalk day and night.

In fact, a new nightly entertainthree-dimen ment is high-tech: three-dimenprojec sion sound-and-light laser projections on the facade of Boardwalk Hall. Each is eight minutes long; there are four in a row, each offered every 30 minutes.

And if a visitor is foot-tired after a day of Boardwalking, the Tired of walking? Experience the famous Atlantic City “rolling Boardwalk in comfort with a guide chairs” await with willing guides. on a traditional “rolling chair.”

These rolling chairs date back to 1887 when visitors could take a leisurely Enjoying the Boardwalk tour of the Boardwalk while sitting in Of course there is much more to Atlantic City than this annual Septem- a comfortable couch-like seat, under a canopy, pushed along by a “driver” ber pageant. The casinos continue to draw gamblers and gamers around the who could act as a guide as well.

This really is a relaxing way to see clock. They offer a polished facade, friendly service, fine dining and enter- the Boardwalk and all of the vendors, tainment. While the casinos are facing shops, boutiques and restaurants that line the west side of the Boardwalk. increasing gaming competition from Occasionally a guide will point legalized internet gambling, many tourists still seek the bells and whistles out an image or storefront used in HBO’s highly successful Boardwalk Empire.

For visitors who may have missed the pageant itself, live or on TV, there is a chance to see an array of Miss America memorabilia at the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel, where original Miss America gowns, accessories and nearly 500 historical Try your luck at Trump’s Taj Mahal. photographs are on view.

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Lawn and Grass: Mow the lawn high and fertilize with a low nitrogen slow release fertilizer like Milorganite (milorganite.com). Those growing centipede, Bermuda and zoysia should also fertilize around Labor Day. Make the last fall application at least one month prior to the average first killing frost.

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Plant for Spring: Plant bulbs now for a colorful early spring display. Incorporate compost, aged manure or other organic matter into the planting area.

Add a low nitrogen slow release fertilizer when you plant. In general, plant bulbs two to three times their vertical diameter deep. Follow planting and spacing directions on the package or tag.

Select animal-resistant bulbs. Daffodils, hyacinths, grape hyacinths and squills are a few to consider. Little Tommies (Crocus tommasinianus) tend to be more squirrel resistant than other crocus varieties.

Those gardening in mild climates need low-chill bulbs that will thrive and flower after a mild winter. Or purchase precooled bulbs for winter planting and spring flowering.

Plant Trees: The soil is warm and the air is cool—perfect conditions for planting and establishing trees, shrubs and perennials.

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Housing “My house is more than just a haven for my family. It’s a real life scrapbook, art gallery and personal sanctuary,” said Michelle Hinkley, mom to three young boys and the lady behind the home and lifestyles blog www.4men1lady.com. “As much as I want it to be functional, I enjoy spending a little extra time finding ways to keep our home uniquely us.”

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outdoor surroundings as you’re selecting a new hue, but when narrowing down your paint palette, also focus on the tints that best reflect your family’s vibe.

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personality by decorating your space with small items or collectables. A collection of sea glass bottles or vases, for instance, could pay tribute to a favorite vacation spot, while ceramic animals in bright colors show off your quirky and creative side. To create a cohesive focal point, focus on collecting items similar in colors, materials or textures.

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Opposite a 15-17 1NT, West had the HCP for game and cue-bid 3♠, hoping that East had something in Spades and could bid 3NT. Does North’s 4♠ seem a bit nutty? Or completely so? It was neither, North expected that 4♠ doubled would be a good sacrifice against an E-W game.

Yes, North fully expected that 4♠ would go down and South went out of his way not to disappoint her.

The play went like this: ♣K and ♦K and ♦A were cashed; Club ruffed by Declarer; trumps drawn in two rounds;

Nice Try, Thrifty Meds Now Stop paying so much Partner Heart ruff; Diamond ruff; Heart ruff; Diamond ruff; Heart ruff. If you have worked your way through this orgy of ruffing you will see that Declarer had by now scored 9 tricks and had finally established that long Heart in his hand. That was the good news. The bad news was that all the trumps were now gone, the lead was in Dummy, and there was no way back to Declarer’s hand to score that long Heart. Down one!

North politely said “Nice try, Partner” which in this case loosely translates to “You blundering imbecile!”

A nicer try by Declarer would have been to use his trump entries to better effect. After ruffing the Club, Declarer should cash the ♥A, ruff a Heart, return to hand with a trump and ruff another Heart. This subtle change in timing solves the entry problem and now, by the time that the Hearts are finally ruffed out, there will still be a way back to Declarer’s hand (via another ruff).

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