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Getting the most out of volunteering With this issue of Forever Young, we look at volunteer opportunities in the Twin Counties. Feature writer Linda Noel found that benefits of volunteering can be enormous to you, your family, and your community. The right match can help you find friends, reach out to the community, learn new skills, and even help protect your mental and physical health. Learn more about the many benefits of volunteering and ways to get started on page 4. Also inside this issue writer John Henderson takes a look at the numerous public golf courses within about a 30-minute drive from Rocky Mount. It’s spring and many of you are anxious to dust off your golf clubs, so hopefully John’s feature can help. Enjoy our latest installment of Forever Young and we’ll talk again when the Fall issue comes out in late August.
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On the cover: Ken Sumner share story time at Peacemakers Family Center. Photo by Donna Davis.
Nutrition and aging
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Downsizing your home
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Will government destroy our future?
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Volunteering in the twin Counties By Linda Noel Special Projects Writer
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etirement today bears little resemblance to the retirement of a generation ago, which was often characterized by sleeping late, doing some travelling or moving to the beach. Retirees of today are as active, if not more so, as they were while working at a full-time job. Part of this shift is due to the fact that people are living longer and are generally healthier than their parents. Today’s retirement is regarded as the time to pursue things that they might not have had an opportunity to do while working a full-time job and raising a family. Many see it as time to contribute by volunteering in their community as well as across the globe. Retirees can have the best of both worlds because then can still sleep late, travel and spend time at the beach while making a meaningful, lasting contribution to the community. Before targeting a volunteer position, consider some of the practical aspects. Ask yourself why you are volunteering. We all have different motivations for volunteering, which can include giving back to the community, improving your own life circumstances, making new friends, or simply adding new meaning to your life. This self-awareness will be very helpful in choosing the best fit for you. Seek a volunteer job which is meaningful to you. Do you have a passion for working with children and teens? If so, the Boys and Girls Club of Nash & Edgecombe Counties might be a good fit. Do you enjoy working with the elderly?
Autumn Care has opportunities for you. Do you love animals? The Edgecombe-Nash Humane Society needs volunteers. Often the Nash/Edgecombe passion stems Humane Soceity from a recent or distant past traumatic life event which motivates us to give back. If you have a passion for helping the victims of domestic violence or sexual assault, then My Sister’s House needs you. If you are a cancer survivor, The American Cancer Society or the Nash Cancer Center has opportunities. Following your passion will ensure that you are completely fulfilled and that your organization will experience the best you have to offer. Seek a volunteer job that you will you be good at. Do you have skills or experience suited for the position? For instance, do you enjoy working with your hands? Folks who are handy with a hammer and saw are needed to maintain buildings of various organizations. Do you have a green thumb? There are organizations committed to the beautification of the area. Often the skills which were used in your career translate to useful skills in a volunteer job. If you worked in the healthcare field, the American Red Cross needs you to help with blood drives. Retired teachers or folks with sharp computer or office skills have a wide variety of volunteer positions which utilize those skills. Are you friendly, out-going and compassion-
ate? Nash Healthcare Volunteer Services and Community Home Care and Hospice has a variety of opportunities. Will the commitment match your needs? When selecting a volunteer position, be certain that the intensity, hours per week required, and duration of the work is suitable for the time and energy you are willing and able to give. Let’s look at some specific volunteer opportunities in the Rocky Mount area.
Peacemakers Family center Peacemakers is a non-profit Christian social action and community development organization located in South Rocky Mount. Center Director Jesse Lewis says, “Everything that happens here happens because of the volunteers.” One of the programs that they offer where help is needed is after school tutoring. “Kids drop in after school and need help with their homework, so we like to have someone here every day for that,” Lewis said. Case management is another area where help is needed. Fully trained Christian Volunteer Case Managers work with residents of South Rocky Mount on a one-on-one basis to offer life coaching, assist with job training and placement, help with personal and family budgeting, connect with community resources
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related to housing and other physical needs, assist with mental health issues, and provide spiritual counseling and encouragement to help them get back on the right track long term. Peacemakers operates a food pantry which serves over 200 families of South Rocky Mount. Volunteers sort the food as it comes in from grocery stores and other sources. Then two Saturdays per month, they pack bags and help to distribute the food to the families. Volunteers are also needed in a variety of other setting such as to help at the front desk when needed, staffing the computer lab, helping with landscaping and community beautification projects, building maintenance and remodeling and providing transportation for various activities. Soon Peacemakers will be opening a thrift store. Volunteers will be needed to run it and donations of items will be needed to sell. Lewis said. “It serves as a great testimony that a lot of our volunteers come from this neighborhood. It shows that they are taking ownership of their own challenges. It’s a very rewarding experience.” For more information, check out their website at www.rockymountpeacemakers.org.
The Boys and Girls CluB of nash/edGeComBe CounTies The Boys & Girls Club needs volunteers to fulfill
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their goal of nurturing young people’s well-being and to help them reach their full potential through one-on-one relationships with caring, responsible adults and fun, age-appropriate, well-rounded activities. There are currently three locations which serve a total of approximately 200 kids per day from ages 5-18. Chief Professional Officer Ron Green likens their staff of volunteers to making a quilt. “There are many different pieces of fabric sewn together,” Green said. “Each piece helps to make the quilt unique. When volunteers come to the table, each brings a unique skill that a young person may not otherwise have the opportunity to experience. It is a blessing for us to have volunteers to take time out of their day to help us to develop the future of our community.” Often volunteers are interested in starting a new program according to their skills and talents. Currently they have a volunteer come in and teach the children etiquette. She guides them on how to conduct themselves in various social situations. Some of the volunteers help students with their homework, some come in and read to them. Others come in and help cook a healthy meal. They offer various programs such as education and career development, living healthy lifestyles, building character and citizenship. There is a Saturday program called Smart Girls, which deals with female topics such as teen pregnancy, hygiene and more. The club is open Monday through Friday from after school until 9pm. There are also programs every other
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Unforeseen Joy A massive stroke in 2011 stopped me. Cold. Life was taking a harsh turn down a road I didn’t want to walk on at all. Being forced to give up my career, adjusting to a myriad of physical and occupational therapy sessions, and being confined to my house awaited me after my five-week stint at the hospital. Glad to be alive but completely overwhelmed, I slowly settled in to a recovery that was (and still is, at times) unpredictable and unknown. Two years ago, a friend of mine told me about a new ministry opportunity he was starting. This outreach, called The Peacemakers Family Center, would be located in an impoverished neighborhood. Its purpose would be to provide hope and help for those who were facing difficult times. I immediately was drawn to the ideals that the Center celebrated, and knew that I just had to find a way to somehow get involved, even though I faced limited mobility and other cognitive functioning challenges. So I went for it. I got started by researching grant opportunities for Peacemakers, making calls to homebound senior citizens, and eventually providing case management services for clients who came to the Center for support. I began to see glimmers of hope in the eyes of so many for whom the word hope was just a vacant promise. I began to see men and women start to take an honest look at the issues in
their lives that were causing them to be overwhelmed, and to take the first steps to taking Ken Sumner responsibility for their own futures. All of this was grounded on the realities that the true Gospel of Jesus Christ could offer those who were willing to embrace it and move forward with their lives. I have received many unexpected blessings from my volunteer time at Peacemakers Family Center. I have had the joy of meeting folks whom I would never get to know. I have experienced the pleasure of celebrating the victories of those who have worked hard to make a better life for themselves and their families. I have also learned firsthand the tragedies of many broken people, whose life stories have filled me with me with courage and conviction to carry on to do what is right. Joy comes from doing what we are called to do. In every season of life, we are called. Have you found your calling yet? A native of West Virginia, Ken Sumner was a public school teacher for more than 20 years prior to his 2011 stroke. He resides in Rocky Mount.
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Saturday. For more information, check out their website at www.bgcnec.com. If you have a desire to help but are hesitant or unable to volunteer your time, find one that speaks to your heart and make a donation according
to their needs, whether it be money, food for a food pantry or clothing and household items for a thrift store. Without donations, there would be no need for volunteers. You don’t need to look very far to find needs in your own backyard. ■
Psychological benefits of giving Charities often benefit significantly from the generosity of donors and volunteers. But the person providing the philanthropy also takes away something from the experience, and there actually may be measurable emotional advantages to being charitable. Helping others not only makes a person feel good, but it may also increase physical and emotional well-being. Several studies have indicated that being generous has profound effects on how a person thinks and feels. One such study from researchers at Cornell University uncovered that volunteering increases one’s energy, sense of mastery over life and self-esteem. It also promotes feelings of positivity, which may strengthen and enhance the immune system. In 2008, Dr. Ellen Langer, a professor of psychology at Harvard University, advocated for giving gifts and being generous -- even in tough financial times. According to psychologist Robert Ornstein and physician David Sobel, authors of “Healthy Pleasures,” they talk about a “helper’s high.” This is a sense of euphoria that volunteers experience when helping others. It can be described as a sense of vitality and a warm glow. It has been compared to a runner’s high and may be attributed to a release of endorphins. Various studies have found that donors and volunteers gain the most from a charitable encounter. Here are a few more health benefits that may result from being altruistic: * an activation of emotions that are key to good health, * lower stress levels, * longer periods of calm after the generous act, * improved mood, and * a potentially longer life span. There are many ways to give back and experience these physical and psychological benefits, including: * sharing experiences at a school, * volunteering at a hospital, * volunteering at a national or local park, * donating unused items, like clothes or cars, * reading to children at a library, * helping to care for animals at shelters, * volunteering at a hospice and comforting those at the end of their lives, * donating supplies to a new teacher and * becoming a companion to a senior citizen. - Metro
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Tips for reTirees Traveling abroad Men and women often dream of jetsetting around the world when they retire. Traveling the globe without worrying about timelines or what’s going on back at the office is something many retirees reward themselves with after a life of hard work. As liberating as world travel can be, retirees still must exercise caution when traveling abroad. The following are a few safety tips for retirees who are ready to make their dream retirements a reality. O Stay in touch. Escapism is a big part of the attraction of travel for travelers young and old. But while you may want to avoid contact with the outside world on your travels, it’s still necessary to stay in touch with your loved ones. Retirees who plan to take extended trips overseas should purchase an international mobile phone plan that allows them to use their phones regardless of what country they happen to be in. A quick text message to a son or daughter back home is all it takes to let your family know you are safe and having the time of your life. Work out a communication plan with your loved ones back home before departing, agreeing to contact them via phone call, email or Skype at least once per week for the duration of your trip. This is a good way to share your experiences and help your relatives rest easy knowing that you are safe. O Don’t store all of your important documents in one place. When traveling overseas, it can be convenient to keep important items like traveler’s cheques, credit cards, passports, and identification in one place. However, storing all of your sensitive documents or financial items in one place is very risky, as a lost or stolen bag can leave you without identification or access to your funds. When traveling, couples should carry their own passports on their persons and split up credit cards and traveler’s cheques. This way you still have access to your funds, and one of you still has identification should items be lost or stolen. Chrystal Kowack, Rocky Mount Branch Sales Manager for AAA Vacations, says that for travel in Europe, AAA no longer recommends Traveler’s Cheques. The number of European businesses that currently accept Traveler’s Cheques has declined rapidly in recent years. There are better options: you can purchase your destination’s
currency at your local AAA office and hit the ground running. More and more European Countries are only accepting the Chip-and-Pin Credit Cards (as opposed to traditional magnetic strip cards). Contact AAA Rocky Mount office at 443-7117 for more details. O Do your homework. Unplanned day trips are common among travelers who have been traveling for long periods of time. While such jaunts can add an element of spontaneity to a trip, they also can be quite dangerous if travelers have not done their homework on a particular destination. You do not want to end up in a place where tourists are not welcome or frequent targets of criminals. In addition, you don’t want to visit a city or town and know nothing of its customs or etiquette. For example, locals may react negatively to visitors who have ignored accepted local standards for attire. You can still make spontaneous trips, but make sure you gather some background information, be it from the Internet, locals where you are currently staying or the hotel concierge, on a given locale and its customs before visiting. O Make sure your health will not be compromised. Retirees cannot travel in the same manner they did in the carefree days of their youth. Before traveling abroad, visit your physician and get a full physical. Refill any medications you will need during your trip, and speak with your physician about how to handle any medical emergencies while overseas. Carry your physician’s name and telephone number with you at all times, so local medical professionals can contact him or her should you experience a medical emergency. Once you have arrived at your destination, it’s important that you continue to prioritize your health. Make sure the water is safe to drink before taking a sip, and investigate local cuisine to ensure it won’t enflame any existing medical conditions you may have. The quality of medical care varies greatly across the globe, so you must prioritize your health whenever leaving the country and avoid anything that might put your health in jeopardy. In countries where English is not the primary language, communication with health care professionals may be almost impossible. AAA offers Travel Insurance that can connect you with a translator to help with language issues, says Kowack. Additionally, Medicare does not cover you outside of the US, therefore it is extremely important that you purchase secondary insurance for your trip. O Travel with friends or family if possible. If you have friends or family who also are retirees with time on their hands, organize a group trip abroad. Groups are less likely to be targeted by criminals than couples, and overseas trips with friends or family members can make trips overseas that much more memorable and enjoyable. Overseas travel is a popular goal of men and women on the verge of retirement or those who have already called it a career. But safety must remain a priority. - Metro
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Nutrition and aging go hand-in-hand
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utrition is important for people of all ages, but it’s especially important for men and women over the age of 50, who can dramatically improve their quality of life by eating a well-balanced diet filled with vitamins and nutrients. Though that may seem like common sense, research has shown that men and women in this age group, who are often referred to as “Baby Boomers,” are not necessarily as healthy as they may seem. While the baby boomer generation, which is generally regarded as those people born between 1946 and 1964, boasts longer life expectancies than any generation that came before them, some of that can likely be chalked up to advancements in medical care, including a booming pharmaceutical industry that seemingly has an antidote to every ailment. But a 2013 study from researchers at the West Virginia University School of Medicine found that baby boomers are less healthy than the generation that immediately preceded them, tending to be more likely to have higher levels of hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol. While that news might be sobering, it’s never too late for men and women over 50 to start eating healthier diets, which can reduce their risk of a wide range of ailments, including heart disease, stroke and osteoporosis. The following are a few ways men and women over 50 can alter their diets so their bodies are getting what they need to live long and healthy lives well into their golden years. As is always the case, men and women should discuss any potential changes to their diets with their physicians to ensure the changes will be both effective and
healthy. • Balance your diet. Kids hear of the benefits of a balanced diet seemingly from the moment they enter a classroom for the first time, but many adults fail to heed that basic advice as they get further and further away from kindergarten. When changing your diet, be sure to include plenty of protein and carbohydrates. Protein maintains and rebuilds muscles, which is especially important for aging men and women who might find themselves unable to keep up with the physical demands of everyday life as well as they used to. Including ample low-fat protein, which can be found in fish, eggs and low-fat dairy among other foods, will aid in muscle recovery, benefitting aging athletes as well as those men and women over 50 who recently started exercising as a means to regaining their physical fitness. A diet lacking in sufficient protein can contribute to muscle deterioration, arthritis and even organ failure, so it’s important for men and women to prioritize including protein in their diets. Carbohydrates are also an important part of a balanced diet, as they are a great source of energy that can help men and women stay active well past the age of 50. Carbohydrates found in fruits, grains and vegetables are the most beneficial, as these contain valuable vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Debra Long, MS, RD, LDN and owner of Crossworks in Rocky MOunt advises her clients to stick to the Mediterranean Diet to get the best health benefits through their nutrition. “This diet is heavy on plants: Fruits, veggies, grains, beans, nuts and seeds,” said Long. She advises clients to eat these foods as natural as possible, to avoid losing
the nutrients when cooking. “When you do cook, make sure you’re steaming or broiling and avoid frying foods.” • Don’t denounce dairy. Dairy is a great source of calcium, which promotes strong bones and teeth. Men and women over the age of 50 want their bones to be as strong as possible because aging is one of the strongest risk factors for osteoporosis, a potentially debilitating medical condition in which loss of tissue causes bones to become brittle and fragile. Vitamin D is necessary to effectively absorb calcium, and vitamin D can be found in certain dairy products, including pasture-raised eggs and grass-fed cow’s milk, and can be generated when men and women get enough sunlight. Other healthy sources of vitamin D include salmon, light tuna packed in oil, sardines, and sun-grown mushrooms. • Cut back on sodium intake. Cutting back on sodium intake can be very beneficial, especially for men and women over the age of 50, who are at greater risk of diabetes, hypertension and chronic kidney disease. But cutting back on sodium intake takes more than just throwing the salt shaker away. Processed foods, soups, canned goods, salad dressings, condiments such as mustard and ketchup, and breakfast cereals are just a few of the many products that may contain alarming amounts of sodium. That’s important to note, as excess sodium increases blood pressure by holding excess fluid in the body. That excess fluid puts an added burden on the heart, potentially increasing a person’s risk of stroke, heart failure, osteoporosis, cancer, and kidney disease. The problem with cutting back on sodium is that salt is so often
relied on to make foods taste better, and many people find salt-free foods bland. But the rewards of reducing sodium intake are so significant that it’s worth making the adjustment, especially for men and women over the age of 50. Long suggests using spices and herbs to flavor foods instead of salt. • “And water,” said Long, “I always stress to my clients to drink water. Get rid of the juices, the teas, the sodas and the flavored drinks and just drink water. It’s a ‘nutrient’ all of us could use more of in our bodies,” she added, No one is too old or too young to embrace a nutritious diet. But men and women over the age of 50 are in a unique position to vastly improve their quality of life by adopting a low-sodium diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals. - Metro
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Things to consider before downsizing your home
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nce their kids have left the nest, many men and women over 50 begin to consider downsizing their homes. Local Realtor and broker Jane Snow has worked with many clients looking for a “retirement” home – most who are downsizing. Downsizing to a smaller home can be beneficial for a variety of reasons, including less home to clean and maintain, more affordable utility bills and lower property taxes. But the decision to downsize is rarely black and white, and men and women often struggle with that decision. Snow says it can be stressful for those looking for less home, but don’t want to let go of all their “stuff.” Perhaps the most difficult part of the decision of whether or not to downsize to a smaller home concerns the sentimental attachment many homeowners, especially those with children, have to their homes. The home might be too big for your current needs, but it also was the same place where your son took his first steps and where your daughter lost her first tooth. Saying goodbye to a place that was home to so many memories isn’t easy. “It’s difficult for many to ‘let go’ of the family home, but once you give away some of the furnishings to family members and reduce your clutter, most find they are much happier in their new environment with fewer demands,” Snow said. But there’s more than just sentimental value to consider when deciding whether or not to downsize your home after the kids have grown up and moved out.
Personal finances
Your financial situation merits significant consider-
ation when deciding if the time is right to downsize your home. If your retirement nest egg is not as substantial as you would like it to be, then it would seem as though downsizing to a smaller, more affordable home is a great opportunity for you to start catching up on your retirement savings. But that’s only true if your new home won’t incur any additional expenses that are already taken care of in your current home. For example, your current home may be fully furnished, while a new, smaller home may require you to buy all new furniture because your existing items simply won’t fit. The cost of such furnishings can be considerable. If you plan to move into a condominium, you can expect to pay monthly homeowners association fees, and such fees are often substantial. So while the condo itself might be smaller, the additional expenses associated with the property may end up making the smaller home more expensive and prevent you from saving more money for retirement.
Real estate market
There are seller’s markets and there are buyer’s markets, and ideally you would like to sell your home in a seller’s market. But keep in mind that this might be the same market in which you hope to buy a new home. The nature of the real estate market depends on a host of factors, including geography. If the city or town where you currently live is in the midst of a seller’s market and you are planning on moving to a location where buyers have the upper hand, then now might be a great time to move. But if you currently live in a
buyer’s market and hope to move to a seller’s market, then you may end up paying a steep price, even when downsizing to a smaller home. Things may even themselves out if you want to downsize to a smaller home within your current community, but do your homework nonetheless, researching the time of year when you’re most likely to get the most for your home and find the best deal on your next place. The advantage men and women considering downsizing have is that they are rarely in a rush to move out of their current home and into their next one. This gives them ample time to make the real estate market work for them.
Space
How much space do you really need? Once the kids have moved out, couples may feel like all of that extra space is going to waste. But that can be a knee-jerk reaction, and upon a more thorough examination
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of the space and your needs you may just find that you can put all of that extra square footage to good use after all. If you have always wanted your own art studio, then now might be the perfect time to make that a reality. Always wanted a room devoted to home theater? Get to work on converting your basement from an all-purpose game room to your own private movie theater. If, after considering the space in your home, you find that the extra square footage really is just upkeep you aren’t especially interested in doing, then you would no doubt like a cozier home that’s less of a responsibility to maintain. Downsizing a home is something many men and women over 50 consider after their children have moved out. Such a decision is rarely easy, so homeowners should take as much time as they need before making a final decision to move or stay put. - Metro
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Local links have more to offer By John Henderson Staff Writer
A wide variety of golf courses appealing to all skill levels are located within 30 miles of Rocky Mount. Golfers can play the public courses without breaking the bank. The diverse mix of courses includes: one that was chosen for several years as the site of the ACC golf championship, a links course and a well-manicured course that was originally built exclusively for a higher-end community. • Northgreen in Rocky Mount hosted the ACC golf championship multiple times in the 1980s. The greens are Champion Bermuda, and there are five tees ranging in yardage from 5,065 yards to 7,200 yards. Established in 1974, Northgreen Country Club at 900 Northgreen Lane was designed by golf pros Bob Toski and Peter Gibson. Today, the Holloman family, including Ed, and his son, Wayne, owns the course. It cost $25 to play 18 holes with a cart on weekdays and $35 on weekends. “There was a reason why the ACC tournament was played here for 10 years, and it is because of the design and the layout (of the course),” Wayne Holloman said. “And despite the ups and downs that the course has had over the last 15 years or so, the layout is still here. So now you combine good management and good greens keeping with the layout, and you’ve got the best of both worlds.” The holes are also spread out and unique, Holloman said. “You can provide yourself as much of a challenge as you would like, and each hole is basically separated from every other hole,” Holloman said. “It’s not a traditional course where you can see six
or seven holes. It is very spread out. That makes the layout and the shot selection very, very different than most courses. It is very, very unique in that sense, and I think that definitely sets us apart from most other golf courses.” • Belmont Lake Golf Club at 100 Fords Colony Drive was initially built to be used by the gated Ford’s Colony community. But the course was opened to the public after the community was bought out in bankruptcy. Last year, The Halle Companies purchased the golf course that was under bank ownership. The golf course has five sets of tees on each hole, playing 7,085 yards from the back tees to 4,900 yards from the front tees. There is a balance of dogleg lefts, dogleg rights, straight holes, large greens, small greens, and a variety of hole lengths. The 18th fairway runs along an 80-acre Lake. It’s a well-manicured course that would cost a lot more to play if it were located by a large city, said golf pro Tim Wilke. “If you were down in Charlotte, this golf course would cost $60 to $80 to play it,” he said. “If you were in Washington, D.C. or Richmond, any bigger city, it is going to cost you quite a bit. We get a ton of people from the (Interstate) 95 corridor that come down here. They purposely stop here all the time because of how great the course is for the cheap cost.” It cost $32 to play 18 holes with a cart during the week, and $37 from Friday through Sunday.
Wilke said people will be impressed with the physical layout of the course. “The design of the course is very player-friendly, and it is also very manager-friendly,” he said. “People can move through this golf course at a good pace, and it’s just a very playable golf course. They didn’t cut any corners financially when they built this golf course. All of the tees are extremely big, and they are level. They are in great condition. We’ve got superb cart paths, great bridges. The whole golf course is just really a laid-out gem. It’s terrific. And the atmosphere here, the nature, is second to none.” • Birchwood Country Club in Nashville at 901 E. Birchwood Dr. opened in 1960. It is now semi-private with play open to the public. It’s known for its 18th hole with a lake in front of it, said acting golf professional Thomas Sykes. “It’s the hardest finishing hole in this area, for sure,” he said. “You have to hit a straight tee shot, a perfect tee shot, then you have to carry about 50 yards of water, and the green, the way it slopes, it makes it very difficult to putt. It is just an all-around hard hole. Water all on the left side of the fairway, all in front of the green, it just makes it a
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hard hole.” Two summers ago the club put in brand new greens, so the course is in great shape, Sykes said. “Our superintendent, Kyle Oakes, is doing a good job,” he said. It cost $35 to play with cart Monday through Thursday, and $45 from Friday through Saturday. “Overall, it’s a challenging course,” he said. “You have elevated greens, and the greens are always fast, so it makes it very difficult to play out here. But it’s also nice.
The course is altogether. It’s not spread out wide so it’s easy to walk. The clubhouse is right at the turn.” The course features two putting greens and chipping greens and a sand-trap practice green. • In Tarboro, The Links At Cotton Valley is a Scottish links-style golf course. It cost $25 to play 18 holes with cart during the week and $35 on weekends. Don and Moonie Sloan bought the course in April 2012. “We’re a very unique layout for this
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area,” said pro shop assistant Strick Deans. “In Eastern North Carolina, you don’t have a lot of Scottish links courses. We have lot of elevation change for this area. It’s a very unusual golf course. It has bigger greens than you’ll see around here. It really does have a Scottish links feel with its layout and the size of the greens.” The maintenance crew does a good job of keeping the course in good shape, Deans said. “It is always in as good of condition as you will find anywhere,” Deans said. • Scotfield Country Club course in Enfield at 199 Country Club Drive features 6,260 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course at 199 Country Club Dr. opened in 1967 and was designed by Leo Green. “We’re one of the best kept secrets in Halfax County,” said course manager Doug Sellers. It cost $20 to play 18 holes with cart during week and $25 on weekends. Juniors 14-and-under play free, and those 14 to 16 years old pay half price. “Our course has got a little bit more rolling fairways and rough and greens,”
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Sellers said. “A lot of golf courses around us are kind of flat courses, so we have little bit of rolling hills.” Sellers said one would be hard pressed to find a better deal on a round of golf in this area. He said the price of playing golf in this area is generally very reasonable. “That is why it is hard to get memberships,” he said. “If you play different courses, it is almost cheaper not to become a member now and play all the golf courses.” • Established 1915, Willow Springs Country Club at 3033 U.S. 301 South features a course that is one of the oldest on the Eastern Coast. The layout and design is based on a Donald Ross course and greens were designed by Ellis Maples. The fairways are lined hardwoods and pines and are considerably flat, making it easy for walkers. The club professional, Jimmy Gurkin, has more than 40 years of golf professional experience. He is also a graduate of Campbell University and a lifetime Hall of Fame inductee. He and his wife Paula,
have owned and operated Willow Springs since 1989. “I would say that the one thing that makes us unique is anybody can play here, a good player, bad player, because we don’t have a lot of bunkers in front of the greens, and yet the golf course has got enough length and enough difficulty so anybody that would like to play (can enjoy it),” Jimmy Gurkin said. “It’s an easy golf course to walk. The holes are close together. I would say that is what makes us a little bit different from the others. It cost $25 to play 18 holes with a cart seven days a week. • Wedgewood golf course in Wilson at 3201 Stantonsburg Road is owned by the city, which does a great job of maintaining the course, said pro shop attendee Bobby Boyette. The course has a large driving range and chipping and putting greens. “It’s in real great shape,” Boyette said. “We’re starting to get some grass in the fairways now. You can see it’s turning green.” Seniors 50 and over pay $18 for 18
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holes with cart, seven days a week. Golfers 49 and under pay $25 for 18 holes with cart seven days a week. The course features two Par 3s that require golfers to hit their balls over a pond. “And then we got some good Par 5s,” Boyette said. “It’s just nice, a little challenge to play it. There are a couple of Par 4s you might be able to drive the green. I enjoy playing it. It’s about the only place I do play.” • Happy Valley Country Club at 123 Martin Luther King Boulevard in Wilson, which has been open for 51 years, also offers public play. It cost $27 to play 18 holes with cart during the week and $32 on weekends. Seniors over 50 pay $15 on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. The course has a driving range and putting green, and and award-winning golf shop. “The course probably has more undulation than any other golf course in the area,” said golf professional Gary Hobgood. “It usually stays in extremely good shape.” ■
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s a DME (durable medical equipment) provider, we are under relentless assault from CMS (centers for Medicare & Medicaid services) they have hired outside auditing firms to conduct audits on all Medicare providers of durable medical equipment (power wheelchairs, hospital beds, vacuum erection devices, diabetic shoes, etc.) These audits are absolutely ludicrous and are being conducted in such a manner that they are impossible to respond to in a claim resolving manner. We are being asked to produce “extra” doctor’s notes from as far back as 2010. Medical supply business owners and physicians everywhere in the U.S. face a growing mountain of mandates, rules and regulations from a government with supreme authority in Washington, D.C. Congress, in the last hours of March, finalized legislation to prevent doctors who treat Medicare patients from being hit Jim Womble with a 24 percent cut in their reimburseHome Health ments – this year! (our DME reimburseCare Supplies ments have been cut over 50 percent to 70 percent with competitive bidding). If Congress does not get assertively dogmatic and reel in the reins on CMS, honest, well meaning , service providing small business people will be put out of business, and create a huge void for patients who need caring, knowledgable providers to assist in their care. In America today, aging means more complication whether it’s dealing with the details of Medicare or the challenges of Medicaid and Obamacare, aging poses its own unique requirements either on ourselves or on the older adults we care about. People don’t know enough about the challenges of aging. We spend less time preparing for our years as a senior than we spend preparing for a vacation. The result is that we don’t understand interplay of health, financial and social factors that so influences our lives. The Social Security Retirement program begun in 1935, was designed as a financial “safety net” for retired workers and their families. Many seniors now rely on Social Security as a significant part of their retirement income. The Social Security retirement program has in recent years, undergone some important changes and it is anticipated that further changes will be necessary to keep the system solvent and functioning for the future. When you are becoming a Medicare beneficiary you may become aware of how little you know about the program. Can you be sure what you think you know is accurate? Many seniors are uniformed, misinformed or just confused about insurance coverage, how Medicare works, what is covered and what to do next. Often, information from the internet or mass mailing are deliberately misleading. If you have had health insurance in the past, especially from an employer, you may naturally be
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nervous about how Medicare coverage compares with it. A new AARP book includes questions people frequently raise about the program. Here is a sample. O As a government run system, will Medicare give me inferior care? O Is Medicare free? O Will Medicare allow me fewer choices than I have now? O Will my out-of-pocket expenses be capped in Medicare? O Will I pay a large deductible before getting Medicare coverage? O Will my health issues and preexisting medical conditions count against me? O Can I get Medicare if I haven’t worked long enough to qualify? O I plan to take my Social Security benefit early. Can I sign up for Medicare at 62? O Will Medicare cover my younger spouse or other dependents? O Do I have to sign up for Medicare if I continue working after 65? O Can I see the doctors of my choice in Medicare? O Do I have to sign up for Medicare again every year? O Will Medicare coverage be cut off when I grow old? O Will Obamacare reduce my benefits? Home Health Care Supplies, Inc. wants you to have all the facts necessary to get the insurance you need without overspending or duplicating coverage. If you have any questions please call 252-937-7233. Jim Womble is President/Certified Senior Advisor at Home Health Care Supplies.
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Coughing up the truth about seasonal allergies By Melanie Raynor Wilson Medical Center Spring is here, which normally means the welcoming of warm sunshine and an array of colorful new flowers blooming. But for allergy sufferers, the spring season’s debut can be nothing short of dreadful. A new stock of tissues and over-the-counter products is usually the first line of defense against seasonal allergies, but they might not always be effective. “Allergies are caused by reactions from our own immune systems, triggered by an exposure to an environmental antigen, such as pollen, dust, mold or sometimes food,� says Ken Johnson, M.D., of Wilson ENT & Sinus Center. Each individual has a unique immune system, so fortunately not everyone is affected by seasonal allergies. Those who are complain about sneezing, coughing, wheezing, runny nose and itchy, watery eyes. This grouping of symptoms is called allergic rhinitis or hay fever.
Location, location, location
Living in eastern North Carolina has many perks: the variety of trees and flowers here makes a beautiful landscape. But this region is also home to many potential allergens - trees, flowers and weeds. The relatively humid climate creates the perfect environment for mold. In this region, trees begin to release pollen as early as March, which typically marks the beginning of allergy season for most. Although most people probably think it is the thick, yellow pollen covering your car each spring that causes allergic reactions, it is typically the pollen you cannot see that does most of the damage. So what can you do to take heed before the clouds of airborne allergens emerge? Dr. Johnson recommends antihistamines like Zyrtec or Claritin, or saline irrigations of the sinuses for seasonal allergy sufferers with fairly mild symptoms. “If you are experiencing more severe allergies that are difficult to manage, a thorough evaluation by a specialist can be a great help,� says Dr. Johnson. Individuals who suffer throughout the year from allergic reactions have what is called perennial rhinitis. In such cases, Dr. Johnson recommends the patient be evaluated and treated based on severity of the condition. Dr. Johnson offers allergy testing and immunotherapy for allergy patients. Blood and skin tests are both used to correctly identify specific allergens. Immunotherapy, also known as allergy shots, is weekly injections that cause a weakened immunologic response to specific allergens. “It is very important to seek treatment when dealing with severe allergies. Having significant allergies that go untreated can put you at an increased risk of developing recurrent respiratory difficulties,� Dr. Johnson says. Bronchitis, recurrent ear infections and sinusitis are just some of the problems that could develop as a result of untreated allergies. So, you might ask, how are allergies and sinus problems related?
Allergies vs. sinuses
Sinus problems often occur as a result of the inflammation and swelling of the nasal cavity associated with allergies. As the sinuses become inflamed, drainage problems occur, which can result in a sinus infection, Dr. Johnson says. Viruses and bacteria are often the culprits that cause a sinus infection. Although allergic reactions and sinus infections are very similar in many ways, there are important differences in the symptoms and the treatment options for each. Facial pressure, congestion, sore throat and discolored mucus are often the symptoms exhibited by those suffering from a sinus infection. As with allergies, patients who suffer from sinus infections for a long period of time - more than three months - have what is called chronic sinusitis. The most important factor is getting diagnosed appropriately. From there, treatment often varies, but attempts at treatment with medicines like antibiotics, decongestants, steroids and nasal sprays usually come first, Dr. Johnson says. Surgery is considered when using medicine correctly fails to work. For an appointment with Dr. Johnson, call Wilson ENT & Sinus Center, (252) 399-5300. The office is located at 1700 Tarboro Street, Suite 100. Melanie Raynor is a Corporate Communications specialist at Wilson Medical Center. She is also an allergy sufferer.
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Cooking for one or two
Seniors face many changes as they move into their golden years. Downsizing living spaces and vehicles is common, as is implementing certain changes to improve quality of life. Many seniors also scale back in the kitchen, where some must make changes because of medical conditions. While it seems like reducing food portions would be easy, those used to prepping meals for a large family may find it difficult. The following tips can make meal preparation efficient and cost-effective. • Divide and store. Supermarkets are increasingly offering larger packages of food products as well as “family sizeâ€? offerings to compete with warehouse clubs. Buying in bulk can help individuals save money, but it may not always be practical for people living alone or with just a spouse. If you must buy in bulk, invest in a food vacuum sealer or freezer storage bags. Immediately separate meats and poultry into smaller portions before storing them in the freezer. Otherwise, look for bulk items that are individually wrapped to maintain freshness. Many canned and jarred items can be covered and stored in the refrigerator after containers are opened.
• Plan meals with similar ingredients. To reduce food waste, use leftovers to create casseroles or mix them in with new meals. Broiled or grilled chicken can be used to make soups, stir-fry dishes, fajitas, and sandwiches. The fewer ingredients you have to buy, the smaller the risk of spoilage. • Cut recipes in half. Recipes can be cut down depending on how many mouths need to be fed. When baking, cutting back on proportions of ingredients can be challenging. Search online for recipe-scaling programs that can make the work easier. • Cook on the weekend. Use a weekend day to prepare food and package it into small containers in the refrigerator or freezer. Then the containers can be taken out as needed and heated quickly in the microwave for fast meals. • Organize a meal-sharing club. Get together with a few friends who also have empty nests and split cooking duties. If you’re accustomed to cooking larger portion sizes, do so and then spread the wealth with others in the group. Then sit back and relax when it is your opportunity to have meals delivered to you. - Metro
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