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Vol. 24 • August 2013

It’s No Fish Tale

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Dear Husband Says, “Please, Throw Me in That Briar Patch!”

Dear Readers,

hen Dear Husband and I used to discuss travel plans, he always made it clear that he wasn’t interested Janice Doyle, in staying in a B&B. Editor Before we met five years ago, his experience with bed and breakfasts had not been pleasant. He would say, “Don’t throw me in that briar patch” and he didn’t mean it the way Brer Rabbit meant it in the old story. Brer Rabbit WANTED to be in the briar patch—Dear Husband did not. Remember Joel Chandler Harris’s Uncle Remus story where Brer Rabbit is a trickster being pursued by Brer Fox. Brer Rabbit tricks that old fox and gets what he wants in ﬁne fashion when he gets thrown into the briar patch—precisely where he wants to be because it is his home. Dear Husband’s history Consider DH’s history with B&Bs which are supposed to be homey, comfy places to stay with beautiful breakfasts in the morning. At a $175 a night B&B in Scottsdale, Arizona, the toast DH requested was delivered to him carried from the kitchen between the thumb and foreﬁnger of the cook and dropped onto his plate of food. Then there was the B&B where there was a constant banging outside on the

DH’s friend also found a B&B which advertised rooms “overlooking the beautiful gardens.” The weeds were waist high. The house phone rang in the middle of the night, reverberating throughout the house. Then there were seven… more…separate…calls. After he and I married I convinced him we should try an old sea captain’s house where the breakfast was hyped on the website as being “the best on Cape Cod.” No! Tell him it isn’t so! Choose your own cellophane wrapped mufﬁns, individual yogurt cartons, etc. etc. etc.

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The happily ever after part And then, ah, the bliss of it all. We stayed in the Magnolia Plantation Inn in Gainesville. Cindy and Joe Montalto have set the standard so high, we may be afraid to try any other B&B again. It is enough. B&Bs can be, as DH remarked “…authentic. This one is the real deal.” And it is, because Joe and Cindy are the real deal. They’re in it because they love people ﬁrst and foremost. Their love for the house, its history, the cooking, the decorating, and all the other parts come after that. Just throw us in Magnolia Plantation Inn briar patch any old time! It’s like home, Brer Rabbit. (See travel story inside for more.)

Associate Editor/Production Assistant Tracie Schmidt tracie@lifestylesafter50.com

The Magnolia Plantation Inn, Gainesville

ﬁrst night of a stay. He was told the next day it was construction next door. During the second night, DH dressed and went to check the source of the banging only to discover a gate to the B&B property’s pool was hanging loose and blowing in the wind. What about the B&B in north Florida which had one cook and server for the seven guests? First she cooked seven strips of bacon and went around the table putting one strip on each guest’s plate. Then she went to the kitchen and came back after several minutes to deliver each guest a slice of cantaloupe. Eggs for seven people take what – maybe 10 minutes to scramble, before walking around the table spooning a serving to each guest. Oh, and then she made the toast. I imagine DH’s inner scream: “Hampton Inn, where are you? This is not the gourmet breakfast on your website!”

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Around Town

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ondays Senior Volleyball at Estero Recreation Center; 3rd Court. “Pick-up” volleyball for members over the age of 55. 10:30 am. More information at 239-498-0415. ondays Senior Basketball at Estero Gym Court #1. Over 55 age players. 239-498-0415.

ednesdays and Saturdays Estero Island Historical Cottage open 10 am to noon. Learn history back to the Calusa Indians. Matansas Pass Preserve, Estero. Information at 239-229-7356.

hrough 24 “The House of Yes” performance by Laboratory Theater, 1634 Woodford Ave. $20 tickets. Call 239-218-0481 for information.

Low Tide Loafing at Sunset on Bunche Beach. Join James Sommers, naturalists, to explore the mud flats. Wear shoes that can get wet, bring bug spray, water and camera. Free with $1/hour parking fee. Meet at the picnic tables on the beach. More info at leeparks.org or 239-229-7356.

Improv Showcase at Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs, 26100 Old US 41 Road, Bonita Springs. Free, fun evening. 239-495-8989.

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– 11 Cirque du Soleil: Quidam at Germain Arena. $35 tickets. Phone 239-334-3309 for more. 3rd Saturday Green Market for locally grown, caught and cultivated foods and other products. 10:30 am class on Preparing the Fall Season Urban Farm. Live music, kid activities, garden classes. Market 9 am to 1 pm. Free Yoga session at 9:30. Visit artinlee.org for more information. 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. Phone: 239-939-2787.

through Oct. 5 “Burt and Me” a romantic musical comedy with the music of Burt Bacharach at Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd. $35/show only or $45 for dinner and show. Call 239-278-4422 for tickets.

Collector Car Show by the Veteran Motor Car Club of America SW Florida Region at the historic old Florida-style Fishery Restaurant, 13000 Fishery Rd. Placida, located on Rt. 771, 8 miles south of Rt. 776, Charlotte County. 11 am to 2 pm. Free to the public. For information, phone 941-575-0202. “The Bothersome Man,” a film for film lovers. This Comedy/Drama/Fantasy made in Norway will be shown at the Promenade Bonita Springs, 26821 South Bay Dr. #114, Bonita Springs. Refreshments available—wine and non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, etc. 7 pm. Call 239-495-8989. $9/person.

Locals Live! Local professional performers on stage for a free evening of entertainment. Light refreshments available. Bonita Springs Center for the Arts. Call 239-495-8989.

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To-Do List For August:

• Tour the Burroughs Home & Gardens, 2505 First St., Fort Myers’ turn-of-the-century Georgian Revival Mansion. Phone 239-337-0706 or see website: www.burroughshome.com. • Take a Jug Creek Cruise Boat from Pine Island Sound to Cabbage Key and Cayo Costa State Park and water taxi to Boca Grande and North Captiva. Jug Creek Marina, Bokeelia. Phone 239-283-0015 for information. • Ride the Murder Mystery Dinner Train for fun, food and murder. Fivecourse meal and an ongoing comical mystery that plays out while you ride. 2805 Colonial Blvd. 239-275-8487. Lifestyles After 50 • August 2013 • page 5

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ou don’t have to go far to find your fun. And the hotter it gets, the closer to home we want to stay. Try these cool ideas for August.

County Library System. Read Around Florida will culminate with the drawing in December. Reviews may be submitted online at leelibrary.net/viva500 or at any library location on a review entry form. Multiple Read around entries will be allowed; howYour local Lee County ever, each must be a review of Library says, “Join us for a different book. The deadline Read Around Florida. You to submit a review is Dec. can read a book, submit 16. Read Around Florida is a review and be entered part of Lee County’s Viva to win an iPad 2!” Read Around Florida is a Review Florida novels Florida 500 celebration. fun adult reading program like Dave Barry’s “Big Locally, the Lee County where adults read books Trouble” for a chance Library System has schedto win an iPad 2. uled a host of programs of their choice by Florida to highlight elements of authors or with a Florida Florida’s 500 year treasured history theme and submit a brief review of each book. Each review that is submit- and landscape. Round up the family and join the book discussions, ted is an entry into the iPad drawing. excavations, archaeological presenta“Great writing is not the first association one has with Florida, yet the tions, poetry readings, storytelling state has a rich literary tradition,” says activities and more on tap at library locations within the system. Sheldon Kaye, Director of the Lee

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Telephone reference is available by calling 239-479-info (4636).

While you are visiting, browse displays that feature work in a variety of mediums. Support local artOn Saturdays you can ists this summer also shop the Alliance The next time you’re GreenMarket, where you faced with finding can find locally grown something for that and produced items from impossible-to-shop-for local vendors. It’s every family member or friend, Saturday from 9 am-1pm why not stop by the on the grass next to the Alliance for the Arts in Alliance main building. Clay mushrooms by Shirley Litman, one of Fort Myers? The Alliance The Alliance for the works on sale at the the Arts is the state Gift Shop is stocked Alliance For The Arts. designated Local Arts year round with a wide variety of items created Agency for Lee County. by local artists. You’ll find truly The Alliance for the Arts galleries and unique jewelry, handbags, sculptures, gift shop are open from 9 am to 5 pm paintings, photographs...even fabric Monday through Friday art and furniture! And the contents are and from 9 am to 1 pm always changing as items are sold and on Saturdays, located new works are created. It really is the at 10091 McGregor best place in town to find something Boulevard just south of for the person who has everything. Colonial Boulevard.

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17 Million Women Can’t Be Wrong: Fishing Is For Women, Too!

Barb Evans shows off her Bonita caught in the Keys.

BY EVELYN MACKEY

he woman with the rod and reel…she may call herself a fishergirl, fisherchick, fisherwoman, fisherperson, reelgirl, reelwoman, reellady, basswoman… or just plain fisher, but at the end of the day she’s just a female angler out to catch some fish. She may like to sit on the bank and soak a bobber or aspire to become a professional angler. Some women throw on cutoffs and head out in their own pickups with the gear thrown in the back. Meanwhile, the Fishin’ Chix in Pensacola are into “Armani-style fishing.” They wear pink rubber boots to avoid fish guts while reeling in red snapper and grouper, but they also make a fashion statement. Their unwritten rules include fishing trips that start with mimosas and deckhands who bait their hooks. With over 17 million licensed female anglers in the U.S.A alone, we can safely say that fishing is a woman’s sport. Fishing makes sense for a woman since it doesn’t require great strength, stamina or height, but rather, fishing requires patience, agility and technique. Oh, and did I mention patience! Why fishing? Maybe for women more than for men, fishing gains importance if it is shared, a time to just hang out with friends, sitting back talking and having a great time. It allows a place and time to share life’s stories and build friendships. Fishing offers Lifestyles After 50 • August 2013 • page 8

women excitement, relaxation and socialization just like it does for men as well as time to recharge mental batteries and get away from the everyday worries and stresses of life. Many will say it’s about the adrenalin rush when they reel in a fish or it’s about the power of setting the hook. What if you want to fish, but you don’t know how? One way is to go where people are fishing and just watch and ask questions. Let them show you techniques and go ahead and try with their equipment if they offer. You’ll soon be ready to go it alone. Or check with your local bait shop and see if they know of someone who would give lessons.

Ladies learn cast netting at the Keys LLGF University.

If you love fishing already, many areas have women’s fishing clubs where you can fit right in. Clubs offer clinics, classes and outings and some groups fish together all year round. One psychologist says that “Fishing can rank as high up on the memories chart as getting married and having children in your life.” Well, I’m not sure about that, but one thing you can always count on is that anyone—male or female—who has experienced successful fishing will be more than willing to share the story of their biggest catch and the even bigger fish that got away. Then there’s just the part about being out in nature, out where you can enjoy the environment around you letting nature provide for all of your senses.

In 18 years, more than 7,000 women have become graduates of Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing. So, if you’re looking for ways to enjoy the outdoors, maybe fishing is your sport. There’s no place like Florida to try it out.

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Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing: phone: 954-475-9068; info@ladiesletsgofishing.com; ladiesletsgofishing.com. Ladies practice baiting their hooks FISHIN’ CHIX: fishinchix.com at the Keys LLGF University. or 850-916-4444. Women’s fishing club based in Gulf The “No-Yelling School of Fishing” Breeze, offering The Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing! lessons, events, “Phenomenal! (LLGF) school in south Florida charter trips. I learned so much offers women the opportunity to in a friendly, nonlearn how to fish “without the condescending yelling or intimidation of men.” environment.” They offer women-only getaways “I love in south Florida waters. (Their next fishing. It’s class is in the Keys Nov. 15 through so peaceful to 17.) During the weekend, presentations just sit back on the and hands-on practice sessions include boat or even sit the shore. I can offshore, bottom, inshore and fly fishforget about the everyday world ing. Well-known speakers and fishing for a while and just enjoy nature. captains will help women with such I don’t even have to catch skills such as releasing, anything, but of course conservation, knot that makes it tying, bait rigging, even better.” The Bonefish Bonnies spin and net are a 125-strong women’s casting, trailer club in Key Largo. Club backing, boat leader Christine Patton says, handling, “I think women teaching and stand-up sharing all the aspects of fish fighting fishing with other women techniques is a particularly wonderful and more. part of being in a club.”

“I think many women want to learn to fish but don’t know how to go about it.”

New Books for the After 50 Lifestyle

The Drowsy Driving DVD by Martin Jenkins. Young or old, we all know what it’s like to be sleep deprived. What we may not know is that drowsy driving impairs driving skills and causes crashes. Learn the causes, including when, where and why you are most at risk and what to do about it to minimize your risk of being a drowsy driver.

Act Three: Create the Life You Want After Your First Career and Full-time Motherhood by Julie Shifman. Welcome to your “Act Three,” a time of transition, selfexploration and unlimited possibilities. The book provides exercises to help women unlock their inner desires,

gifts and motivations. Learn how others have achieved their dreams through three revolutionary concepts: the ‘Power Equation,’ developing a ‘Portfolio Career’ and the importance of getting in ‘Change Shape.’ Start Your Own Home Business After 50 by Robert W. Bly. Conventional retirement isn’t the safe bet it used to be, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find security and be successful after age 50, according to the author. The book is a complete guide to business start-ups especially for those past age 50. Learn to use your past knowledge and experience to survive and thrive under any economic conditions. Some businesses covered include freelancing, consulting, coaching and internet marketing—and more!

Widows and Widowers: Looking for Companions? M any widows and widowers miss the constant companion and companionship with the loss of their significant other. In fact, most dating websites are geared to a much younger, less mature crowd that is looking for a first date, not someone who has lost another. SuccessfulMatch, a company with more than a decade of experience in creating niche dating websites, announces a new dating site specifically geared to support widows and widowers—datingawidower.us. “So many who are single because of the loss of a beloved companion realize that being alone would not have been what the other would want, so we created this website specifically for those who are looking to date again,” said Matt Steward of datingawidower.us.

Like all sites in the SuccessfulMatch network, joining is free and only takes a few minutes of time. A verification process and verified member searches are also part of the website. “Because of the nature of the website and the sensitive nature of the people who are visiting, we wanted to be sure to protect our customers and visitors to the best degree possible. Too many unscrupulous people want to take advantage of people who are in this situation,” said Steward. A forum is available for any potential member. A blog area for widower dating advice and safety tips is also included. For more information, visit their website at datingawidower.us.

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Using Exercise to Age Gracefully P

hysical activity is one of the most important health improvement steps older adults can take to maintain physical and mental health and quality of life. Older adults engaging in regular physical activity reap the long-lasting benefits of exercise, including the ability to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, heart disease, osteoarthritis and depression. A regular fitness routine plays an important role in an older adult’s ability to perform everyday tasks, reduce pain in their joints and minimize their risk of injury. That’s because regular participation in physical activity can improve overall muscle strength, flexibility and balance, and increase cardiovascular and muscular endurance. With age comes the probability of falls, but engaging in activity that increases muscle strength and improves conditioning enhances your overall ability to maintain balance and lessens the likelihood and severity of a fall. Flexibility and balance are also important for older adults who often struggle to maintain their independence. Flexibility refers to range of motion and the ability to perform specific tasks from opening a jar to reaching up to grab something from a cupboard or shelf. By maintaining good balance and flexibility, you ensure fuller movement, reduce pain in your joints and decrease your risk of injury. By including regular aerobic activity in their fitness routines, older adults can strengthen their hearts. Cardiovascular exercise or “cardio” stimulates the heart and lungs to work more vigorously than when you’re at rest and improves their functions by increasing the amount of oxygen available to the body.

The good news is older adults are recognizing the benefits of regular physical activity and are getting fit, making friends and having fun in the process. Last year more than 700,000 of them were enrolled in the nationally-acclaimed Healthways SilverSneakers® Fitness Program. SilverSneakers is the nation’s leading fitness program designed exclusively for older adults and is offered at no additional cost to Medicare-eligible individuals. With the SilverSneakers premier network, members receive a complimentary fitness membership at a participating location where they can participate in classes designed specifically for older adults and taught by certified instructors. The network includes access to a variety of participating locations throughout the country. Many sites offer amenities such as fitness equipment, treadmills and free weights, and the signature SilverSneakers Fitness Program. Additional signature classes such as YogaStretch, SilverSplash®, CardioFit and Weight Circuit may be available at select locations, and a designated staff member is available to assist members along the way. As of January 1, SilverSneakers members also have access to more than 6,500 Curves® locations in 50 states as the result of a strategic partnership between the Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness Program and the world’s largest fitness franchise. With the addition of Curves to the SilverSneakers network, SilverSneakers members have access to a gender-specific, circuit-style workout option. Curves will provide guidance to SilverSneakers women members on using strength training and cardiovascular-conditioning equipment, along with other membership privileges.

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Is It the Green-Eyed Monster? P

eople often use the terms jealousy and envy interchangeably, but the two are actually distinct emotional cousins. With malicious envy, you believe in your heart of hearts that you will never be able to get what someone else has. The emotion is less focused on the individual than on the resource or the success. For instance, a teen might say, “Why does my friend Jennifer get to wear expensive jeans?” It isn’t necessarily anger or hatred toward Jennifer because she has more, but that you feel bad because you don’t have it at all. Uncontrolled envy like this can turn into what seems like a jealous rage. Take the Snow White fairy tale. The evil stepmother envies poor Snow White’s beauty. Her obsessive vendetta against Snow White has only to do with what she wants and cannot get. Her tragic solution is to knock off the young beauty with a poisoned apple. Jealousy, in contrast, cuts right to the fear of loss, particularly within the domain of relationships. It is the wish to keep what you have that someone else could take from you. If you are the jealous type, you might become uneasy when you hear that your new friend was seen with another person. That person could be her visiting sister, but the jealous mind can quickly jump to the dark, angry possibility of a rival.

You can be jealous of a colleague on the job because the boss gives him more attention. An example of jealousy run amok is in Shakespeare’s tragedy Othello, in which the term greeneyed monster was first penned. The evil Iago (envious of Othello’s position) plots to make it appear as if Othello’s wife, Desdemona, is having an affair with Cassio. Confronted with what he thinks is “proof,” Othello flies into a jealous rage and smothers his beloved Desdemona. Jealousy may lead to suspicion, another source of anger. Envy and jealousy get mixed up. Both are feelings that bring up deep insecurities and anxiety in people—lack of resources and loss of relationships. And envy and jealousy are commonly experienced together which is another reason for their confusion. You can be envious of another person’s wealth and status, and also become jealous when he flirts with your wife. Each is capable of sparking hurt, anger and aggression. Beware both the green-eyed monster of jealousy as well as becoming green with envy. From the book “Outsmarting Anger: Seven Strategies for Defusing Our Most Dangerous Emotion” by Joseph Shrand, MD.

Indoor Market Open

he Indoor Farmer’s Market and Emporium in Naples at the Shoppes at Vanderbilt offers over 40 local businesses Fridays and Saturdays to let visitors buy locally. Besides buying, there are new product demonstrations, samplings, shipping service and even a free cup of coffee

every Saturday brewed by the Sipping Cottage. Find “on-the-go” meals, fresh flowers, seafood, cakes, bagels, personal care products and more. Fridays from noon to 6 pm and Saturdays from 9 am to 4 pm at Airport-Pulling and Vanderbilt Beach Roads, Unit #190 in North Naples. Information at 239-273-2350.

The Sunglasses That Helped Define The Style Of The ‘60s Are Back W hen it comes to the “Swingin’ ‘60s,” few objects are as iconic as sunglasses. Recently, the brand that helped define the style of the era—Polaroid Polarized Sunglasses—has returned to the U.S. While looking good in sunglasses may not be that difficult, seeing clearly when looking through a pair of sunglasses can be another matter. That’s because not all sunglasses can reduce the glare when sunlight reflects off of surfaces such as water, snow or glass. Glare makes it difficult to see clearly because the light hurts the eye and obscures details that may be hidden behind it. Polarized sunglasses are designed to filter out some or all of the

“Cool Ray” sunglasses, 1950s

glare, allowing the wearer to see with comfort and without potential eyestrain. “While many are very familiar with the Polaroid instamatic camera, which was introduced in 1948, few are familiar with the fact that its inventor, Dr. Edwin Land, developed the technology for polarized lenses almost 10 years prior and began selling the first commercially sold polarized sunglasses in 1937 when he formed the Polaroid Corporation,” said Eden Wexler, trend expert for the SOLSTICE Sunglasses. “Polaroid Sunglasses have a rich and iconic history, and today, it is one of the top four global sunglass brands in Europe, selling over 4 million pairs of polarized sunglasses in over 80

“Aviator-style” sunglasses, 1970s

countries,” Wexler added. The new line, which features Polaroid UltraSight lenses, ranges from $60 – $98, with a higher-end Polaroid Plus line at $140. Other interesting facts about the brand: • Dr. Edwin Land created the name for the company and polarized lenses from the words “Polarizing Celluloid” to emphasize the company’s focus on polarized lens technology and sunglasses. • Land is also credited with developing the first 3-D movie glasses in 1939 and goggles for the U.S. Air Force in the ‘40s worn by the likes of Gen. Patton. In 1950, Polaroid Eyewear introduced their Cool Ray sunglass generation,

“Aviator-style” sunglasses, today

the best sunglasses yet, made to protect people from reflected glare.

• In the 1960s, the sunglasses were launched in Europe and became available globally in 45 countries. The company also offered a variety of unique Windsor rimmed sunglass models, which they followed in the 1970s with their famous aviator-style glasses. • This year marks Polaroid Polarized Sunglasses’ return to the U.S. at SOLSTICEsunglasses.com and better department stores such as Bloomingdale’s, Lord & Taylor and Dillard’s. To learn more, visit their website at polaroideyewear.com.

Modern Polaroid sunglasses

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Tips For Living With Arthritis

nyone with osteoarthritis or who has a loved one with the disease knows that it can get progressively more painful and disabling over time. Eventually, the smooth cartilage covering joints in the shoulders, knees, hips, wrist or fingers may begin to wear away and no longer serve as a cushion for the bones. While surgery to replace the joint may ultimately be the best solution, there are many steps you can take before then to reduce the pain and stiffness, improve range of motion and improve your quality of life. Here are tips from various medical experts, including the American Occupational Therapy Association, the Arthritis Foundation and Harvard Medical School, to help make living with arthritis more manageable day to day. 1. Apply a heat pack or cold pack to the painful joint before and after performing activities.

2. Use a pillow to elevate the painful joint and provide support while you sleep. 3. Don’t lift heavy items. Use a cart with wheels to move laundry, garbage cans, grocery bags and other items. 4. Use adaptive aids such as long-handled shoehorns and sock grippers to avoid unnecessary bending, stooping or reaching that might put too much strain on joints. 5. Modify your home with these simple ideas: • Install a raised toilet seat and grab bars in the bathroom. Similarly, sit in a chair with arms to help you stand up. • Remove throw rugs to prevent tripping. • Replace doorknobs and faucets in your house with lever-style handles that are easier to turn.

6. Follow good body mechanics, such as: • Take frequent breaks and pace yourself when doing activities that strain the joint. • Avoid staying in one position for too long, which could put stress on joints. For example, get up and stretch every so often while reading, watching television or working at the computer. • In the kitchen, use a rolling office chair to help you do chores like cooking or washing the dishes. • Use the handrail when climbing stairs. Lead with your unaffected leg while going up and your affected leg while going down stairs. 7. Maintain a healthy weight and control blood sugar. Extra weight puts added stress on weight-bearing joints, such as the knees and hips. In addition, new studies show that high blood sugar levels, which increase the risk for diabetes, may trigger inflammation, which can damage cartilage. 8. Stay physical. It’s the best nondrug treatment for improving pain and function.” Exercise stretches the joints and keeps them more flexible, while also strengthening the muscles surrounding the joint. You don’t have to join a gym; just take a walk. 9. Play it safe if you play sports. Wear protective gear for soccer, hockey, rollerblading, baseball and similar sports that can strain joints. Injured joints are nearly seven times more likely to develop arthritis.

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eeping up with the latest technology in the diagnosis and treatment of dry eyes, Frantz EyeCare was recently certified by TearLab as an “Accredited Dry Eye Center.” By being certified, Dr. Jonathan Frantz and the doctors at Frantz EyeCare have demonstrated expertise and dedication to the most advanced technologies and treatments in the management of dry eye disease. One of the most common clinical challenges faced in eye care is dry eye. “Thanks to new technology we can now measure tear osmolarity, then diagnose, treat and monitor a patient’s dry eyes in ways never before available,” Frantz added. This latest TearLab technology measures a small sample of the patient’s tears to see how “dry” they really are. Frantz EyeCare is one of the first in southwest Florida to offer this advanced diagnostic evaluation.

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Boomers and Hepatitis C I

f you were born during 1945-1965, talk to your doctor about getting tested for hepatitis C. Baby boomers are five times more likely than other adults to be infected. In fact, 75 percent of adults with hepatitis C were born during these years. The word “hepatitis” means swelling of the liver. Hepatitis is most often caused by a virus. In the United States, the most common type of viral hepatitis is hepatitis C. Hepatitis C is primarily spread through contact with blood from an infected person. More than 15,000 Americans, most of them baby boomers, die each year from hepatitis C-related illness. Deaths related to hepatitis C have been on the rise and are expected to increase. Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver cancer and the

leading reason for liver transplants. Other serious health problems related to hepatitis C include: • Liver damage • Cirrhosis • Liver failure The reason that baby boomers have the highest rates of hepatitis C is not completely understood. Most boomers may have become infected in the 1970s and 1980s when rates of hepatitis C were the highest. Many

baby boomers could have gotten infected from tainted blood and blood products before testing of the blood supply began in 1992. Others may have become infected from injecting drugs, even if only once in the past. Still, many baby boomers do not know how or when they were infected. People with hepatitis C often have no symptoms and can live for decades without feeling sick. As baby boomers grow older, there is a greater chance that they will develop life-threatening liver disease from hepatitis C. Risk factors for hepatitis infection include having had blood transfusions or organ transplants (before July 1992), long-term dialysis and exposure to hepatitis C such as through a healthcare setting. Risks also come from infection with HIV, the AIDS virus, any past use of injected illegal drugs and having received a tattoo with needles that were not properly disinfected. The only way to know if you have hepatitis C is to get tested. Early

detection can save lives. There is a simple blood test to determine if a person has ever been infected with the hepatitis C virus. It is estimated that one-time testing of everyone born during 1945 through 1965 will prevent more than 120,000 deaths. Knowing your diagnosis early and getting treatment can help prevent liver damage, cirrhosis and even liver cancer. There are no vaccines to prevent hepatitis C. Many people who have been diagnosed with hepatitis C can be successfully treated with medications called antivirals. Two new medicines are now available (telaprevir and boceprevir), that when added to the standard treatment can increase the effectiveness and shorten treatment time for many people. For many people, medical treatment can result in clearing hepatitis C from the bloodstream. Talk to your doctor about getting tested—it could save your life! Newswise.

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his dementia is often mistaken for a mid-life crisis. When most people think of dementia, they envision the Alzheimer’s symptoms we hear so much about—memory loss, trouble with language or difficulty with daily activities. But there’s another type of dementia called frontotemporal dementia (FTD) that can strike without any of those symptoms, instead arriving with an alarming change in behavior and personality.

Health “FTD affects a very specific part of how we think and act,” says Brian Appleby, MD, who specializes in FTD and other types of dementia. “It affects people’s judgment and inhibitions and can cause them to act in a socially inappropriate way.” Lifestyles After 50 • August 2013 • page 18

Dementia or mid-life crisis? “Initially people think, ‘Well, maybe the guy’s going through a mid-life crisis,’” says Dr. Appleby. “If he wants a sports car, he buys it. Instead of thinking through decisions, he acts on a whim.” It’s a common mistake to make, since FTD typically affects men between the ages of 55 and 65. They might make bad decisions in relationships, rashly spend money on a sports car

or act out in public. Plus, they aren’t even aware of how their personalities and behavior have changed. “Their memories are usually actually quite good,” says Dr. Appleby. “They’re often initially able to work and do their normal activities, which is a bad thing because they can get themselves into a lot of trouble.” In some cases, FTD may affect a patient in the opposite way—he becomes apathetic or irritable, leading to a misdiagnosis of depression or other mood disorder. When to see a doctor Often, people with FTD have no awareness of the problem—so they won’t believe they need to see a doctor, and they might ace the normal memory tests given for dementia.

Therefore, if someone in your life seems to have symptoms of FTD, acting in uncharacteristic ways that gradually worsen, you may want to contact a doctor. No treatment, no cure The way FTD affects the brain is to shrink the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain in a way that damages judgment, impulsivity and social skills. There is no treatment or cure. Among neuro-degenerative illnesses that can strike people under the age of 65, FTD is the second most common. Youngonset Alzheimer’s disease accounts for about 50 percent of illness among such patients, and FTD is a close second at 35 percent. About 20 percent of FTD cases result from a genetic mutation. “It comes on slowly and progresses gradually,” says Dr. Appleby. “They often do not see that they have a problem, and that’s part of the illness.” From Cleveland Clinic’s Health Hub

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hat lonely soldier in past wars didn’t yearn for the latest copy of Stars and Stripes? With an interesting beginning in the Civil War, it remains the iconic newspaper for servicemen and women serving overseas. Now you can visit the Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library located in Bloomfield, Missouri. The GI newspaper began in that “Bootheel” section of Missouri in 1861. The town was taken by Federal soldiers who found a working printing press that the Bloomfield Herald’s publisher had left behind to join the Confederate cause. The soldiers decided to print their own newspaper telling of their activities in the region, and they put out the first Stars and Stripes the next day with the heading “The Union. It must and shall be preserved.” Then the men added details of their very harsh conditions. The paper ran only four issues. One writer said that that first edition “has the kind of clear-eyed appraisal that has since characterized the paper.” The Stars and Stripes ended when peace came, but it was revived by General John J. “Black Jack” Pershing when WWI broke out fifty years later. As American “doughboys” mixed with British, French and Italian soldiers, the Stars and Stripes was used in Europe to bring them news of home, sports, cartoons. On April 18, 1942, the four-page Stars and Stripes again was hot off the presses from London and sold for a “tuppence” or about five cents. With WWII, the paper became a

daily and was printed in as many as 32 separate editions during the war (London, Casablanca, the Pacific, etc.) ranging from 8- to 24-pages. Circulation for the paper reached 1,000,000 during WWII. Today’s 40- to 48-page Stars and Stripes is a far cry from those earlier versions. One edition, with lots of color pictures, is printed Monday through Thursday, then a combined Weekend Edition for Europe and Pacific comes out on Friday. A Mideast-only edition is printed Friday through Sunday for those serving downrange. Of course, there’s a digital version of the print edition which lets readers search for and share stories with others without waiting for a download. In 2006 there were more than 1.5 million PDF downloads of the paper from their website, about 4,000 per day. The Stars and Stripes Museum Owners James Mayo and his wife, Sue, show off their collection and add to it constantly. They have an original copy of that first 1861 issue which was published right there in their hometown. Other display copies show headlines seen round the world—when wars ended, for example. Uniforms, models, books, photos and military miscellanea complete their collection. Mayo told a reporter that the Museum is unique because it “…carries the history of the whole country. What makes Stars and Stripes so special is that it isn’t the general’s history but that of the common soldier.” For information, see their website at starsandstripesmuseumlibrary.org or call 573-568-2055.

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ccording to the National Institutes of Health, healthy lifestyle choices can lessen the chances an individual has of getting cancer. However, even though most Americans know that choices such as quitting smoking, protecting skin from sun damage, eating a healthy diet, exercising more and getting the recommended screenings reduce the risk of cancer, following these recommendations can often be difficult. Although targeted treatments for cancer have improved survival rates, and there are more breakthroughs on the horizon, the best option for most of us is still prevention.

Skin Cancer Affects 1 in 5 Americans

Everyone enjoys a day at the beach or other outdoor activities—and because many of us spend more time in the sun during these summer months, it’s a good time to focus on some of the lifestyle choices that can help reduce your risk of getting skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. The two most common types of skin cancer, called basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, are highly curable. Melanoma, the third most common skin cancer, is much more dangerous. By now, most people know a sunscreen should be used when you are going to be outdoors, even for a short period of time. In December of 2012, the FDA’s new sunscreen guidelines went into effect, providing greater clarity for consumers about choosing an effective sunscreen. Some of the highlights of the new guidelines are: • Sunscreens may be labeled “broad-spectrum” if they provide protection against both UVA and UVB radiation according to FDA-sanctioned test methods.

• Only broad-spectrum sunscreens with an SPF of 15 or higher may state that they protect against skin cancer if used as directed with other sun protection measures. Lifestyles After 50 • August 2013 • page 20

• The terms “sunblock,” “sweat proof” and “waterproof” are no longer allowed on sunscreen labels.

• Sunscreens may claim to be “waterresistant,” but must specify whether they protect the skin for 40 or 80 minutes of swimming or sweating, based on standard testing. Sunscreens that are not water-resistant must instruct consumers to use a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating.

• A company cannot claim that its sunscreen products provide sun protection for more than two hours without submitting test results to prove this. For maximum protection, oncologists recommend a sun protection factor (SPF) of 50 or greater, regardless of skin color or ethnicity. Other recommendations include avoiding tanning beds or sunlamps and examining your skin head to toe every month for any changes. If you should develop a skin cancer, early treatment is recommended. Many basal cell and squamous cell cancers no longer require surgery because they are now being treated very effectively using radiation therapy. This is an especially good option for older persons who may be on bloodthinning medications since radiation treatment does not require patients to stop taking these medications. Radiation treatment for certain skin cancers also reduces the risk of infection and results in little to no scarring. To learn more, visit FLCancer.com.

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August 2013

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The Best of Charlotte County

hursdays Chess Club, 12 – 4 pm.

Gary Harvey and Kerri Lynn perform, guitar and song. 7 pm. $13/person. $27/with pre-show dinner at 5:30 pm.

Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Show. Raffles, prizes and more. 12 pm. $20. 941-625-4175 x 254.

All events at Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte. Tickets, times and info: 941-625-4175.

• Hot On The Harbor, Aug. 17, 11 am – 6 pm. Fun activities for the entire family, including live music with the “Gumbo Boogie” Band from 5 – 9 pm! Fishermens Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade #57A, Punta Gorda For more information, please call 941-575-3067.

History Park Farmers Market. Every Sun. from 9 am to 1 pm. Sample and purchase a wide variety of items while taking a step back in time and discovering some of our local history. 501 Shreve Street, between Virginia Ave. and Henry St., Punta Gorda. Info: 941-380-6814.

• 5th Annual Pioneer Days, Aug. 17 to Sept. 2, Parade and festival with cardboard boat races, Shipwreck Dance, fishing tournament, “Mayor for A Day,” car show, fun run, “Englewood’s Got Talent” and more. Details on times and event locations at englewoodpioneerdays.com or 941-474-3764. • Collector Car Show, Aug. 24, 11 am to 2 pm. The Veteran Motor Car Club of America SW Florida Region will conduct a free Collector Car Show at the Historic Old Florida style Fishery Restaurant, 13000 Fishery Rd. Placida, located on Rt. 771, 8 miles south of Rt. 776, Charlotte County. Free to the public. For information, phone 941-575-0202.

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Dance the night away with the “Doo Wop Crew,” 5 – 9 pm, Center Stage. Enjoy the eclectic sounds of “Beans ‘N Seeds,” 5 – 9 pm, Center Stage.

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e Americans can laugh at ourselves. These slogans are meant to be non-discriminatory funny things about the way we live. For example, if you’ve lived in Florida very long and go to Arizona, never complain about the heat. All they’ll say is “But it’s a dry heat! It’s nothing like being in Florida.” So, go ahead; have a laugh about the state your relatives live in—or the one you’re from.

Alaska: 11,623 Eskimos Can’t Be Wrong! Arizona: But It’s a Dry Heat

Arkansas: Literacy Ain’t Everything

Connecticut: Like Massachusetts, Only The Kennedys Don’t Own It Yet. Florida: Ask Us About Our Grandkids Idaho: More Than Just Potatoes... Well Okay, We’re Not, But The Potatoes Sure Are Real Good

Indiana: 2 Billion Years Tidal Wave Free Iowa: We Do Amazing Things With Corn Maine: We’re Really Cold, But We Have Cheap Lobster Maryland: If You Can Dream It, We Can Tax It

Minnesota: 10,000 Lakes And 10,000,000,000,000 Mosquitoes

Missouri: Your Federal Flood Relief Tax Dollars At Work

Montana: Land Of The Big Sky, The Unabomber, Right-Wing Crazies, & Very Little Else

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New Hampshire: Go Away And Leave Us Alone

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South Carolina: Remember The Civil War? We Didn’t Actually Surrender

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eyond the link of the words Gainesville and Gators is another link between nature and culture. It’s the blend of an area with much to offer in nature as well as an outstanding cultural mix. But have you heard these national-level accolades Gainesville has received? • SmartMoney.com ranks Gainesville the #1 place to retire during an economic downturn.

• Forbes ranks Gainesville in the top 25 “Smartest cities in America” and in the top 25 “Best places to do business and have a career.”

with a hip culture because of the university but also a city of great Southern charm. From our lodging at the Magnolia Plantation Inn (see editorial), we could walk 10 minutes to downtown restaurants, a stage play and the local farmer’s market. Short drives took us other places we visited. In Gainesville, besides the University, you’ll find: • Florida’s official natural history museum is located on the University of Florida campus. The Florida Museum of Natural History houses more than 34 million specimens and cultural artifacts designed to show Florida’s unique habitats and cultural history.

bison (yes, bison!), wild horses and more than 250 species of birds. You can see the park by hiking, riding horseback or biking on the eight trails.

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• The Hippodrome State Theater (once the central post office building) is the architectural centerpiece of Gainesville’s Historic Downtown.

• Ichetucknee Springs State Park provides a great tubing run while San Felasco hammock Preserve State Park offers places to bike and hike. • The Retirement Home for Horses at Mill Creek Farm in Alachua lets you see horse living out their days in carrot-crunching peace.

• Morningside Nature Center is a 10acre living history farm, circa 1880.

• Popular Science magazine ranks Gainesville “Most Technologically Advanced City in Florida.” • National Geographic Adventure magazine ranks Gainesville among the top 10 “Best places to live and play.” • AARP ranks Gainesville in the top 20 “Best Places to Reinvent Your Life.”

• Gainesville ranked #1 in the newest Sperling’s “Cities Ranked & Rated: 400 Metropolitan Areas Evaluated in the U.S. and Canada.”

Travel I read this list of accolades from major sources, shrugged and said “Who knew?” But that’s when I knew it was time to go see what Gainesville is all about. Located conveniently in the center of the state, Gainesville remains a small town at heart. Being a college town gives the town energy and passion, education, an eclectic mix of personalities and interests, all of it in some way inspired by the school. My husband and I visited for three days with no schedule except to see what was there. We found a charming small city, Lifestyles After 50 • August 2013 • page 24

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Butterfly Rainforest exhibit, Florida Museum of Natural History

There’s the spectacular Butterfly Rainforest exhibit. It’s an amazing wing of the Museum which includes one of the world’s largest collections of butterflies and moths. Visitors can walk through an enclosed garden while butterflies flit around or watch researchers at work behind glass in their genetic study of butterflies. Glass cases allowed us to see live butterflies emerge from their cocoons.

• Next door is the Harn Museum of Art where I was completely wowed by the new Asian wing featuring a Japanese water garden. It includes a notable collection of Korean art contributed by General James Van Fleet. The Harn’s permanent collection and traveling exhibits reflect the academic diversity of the university community’s academic scholarship. Free but donations accepted.

• The Kanapaha Botanical Gardens are 63-acres worth of gardens just a mile west of I-75, next to Lake Kanapaha. You’ll find the largest herb garden in the Southeastern U.S. as well as Florida’s largest stand of Chinese Royal Bamboo. Watch for festivals and other special offerings during the year. The water gardens were a particular delight, attracting some spectacular birds. (Trivia: A botanical garden—such as the Kanapaha—differs from a public garden in that a botanical garden labels its plants.) • Use your smartphone to enjoy a narrated driving trip through the Northeast Historic District of Gainesville to appreciate architectural styles typical in Florida from the 1880s to the late 1930s. Nature calls • Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is a National Historic Landmark that provides habitat for alligators,

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Florida Blue is Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan. *You must continue to pay the Medicare Part B premium. The Zero Monthly Plan Premium only applies to the HMO and RPPO plans. Florida Blue is a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract. A Medicare-approved Part D sponsor. Limitations, copayments and restrictions may apply. The benefit information provided is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefits. For more information, contact the plan. Benefits, formulary, pharmacy network, premium and/or copayments/co-insurance may change on January 1 of each year. Florida Blue is a trade name of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Inc., an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Y0011_74946 0113R2 CMS Accepted