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Melbourne Capt. Daniel Red and his parrot, Capt. Morgan, aboard Red’s pirate ship, The Calypso, docked on the Indian River in downtown Eau Gallie. The ship took two years and $7,000 to build out of scrap materials as a way to provide inspiration to others. By angela smith

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A pirate ship has landed in Melbourne, but no one will be firing cannons or walking the plank. Instead, Capt. Daniel Red welcomes landlubbers aboard. When the country’s economy began to tank several years ago,

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economy started failing, I was doing a lot of marriage counseling and I was getting overwhelmed,” he said. “I began looking around and realized, we have the greatest minds in the world and we can’t figure out how to change the economy?”

Red decided to build a pirate ship and see where it took him. What was once his dream is now docked on the banks of the Indian River in downtown Eau Gallie. Red hopes it will inspire others in a time where he says it matters the most. “I’m a preacher, and when the

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Most of the board of the Cpl. Larry E. Smedley National Vietnam War Museum are veterans and thus know what a soldier most wants when returning home after the long fight. “We know that when you come back after a long deployment, the thing you most want is to spend some quality time with your significant others,� said Al Schroeder, president of ARCapital and on the advisory board at the orlando war museum. “We also know that it’s good to be with the people who’ve shared the same experiences

you’ve had. Anyone who comes back, comes back changed.� to thank the Central Florida Reserve and the National Guard members returning from recent tours of duty in the Middle East, the Museum has initiated a threeday cruise to the Bahamas. Returning Central Florida soldiers, chosen by their individual command units, will receive a stateroom for two with all taxes, port charges and gratuities paid for this year’s Dec. 7 sailing from Port Canaveral of Royal Caribbean’s Monarch of the Seas. “We chose Dec. 7 because it is Pearl harbor Day,� explained Schroeder. the cruise is more than some well-deserved R&R, for gaining

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Cpl. Larry E. Smedley National Vietnam War Museum board member Al Schroeder expects to fill 500 staterooms on Royal Caribbean’s “Monarch of the Seas� with returning veterans for a cruise in December 2012 and needs donations to support the cause.

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and businesses to purchase the goal of 500 staterooms for the returning veterans. Gifts are tax-deductible. the community, particularly veterans, is invited to participate in the cruise. “We will purchase as many staterooms as we can, but the cruise is definitely going to happen,� said Schroeder. to contribute towards the thank You, Veterans cruise or for more information on reserving a stateroom, visit thankyouveteranscruise.org or call Al Schroeder at 407-679-6674. SL

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My husband and I are in our mid-70s, with our birthdays only two weeks apart. We own our home and find the maintenance for the house involves some things that are too physically demanding. this year, we suggested that rather than buying us something for our birthdays, our family could come over for a family workday. the hard part was coordinating everyone’s schedule with two families, including grandchildren, but we set a date and made a list of things we needed help with. I provided lunch and we all worked from mid-morning until midafternoon. It turned into a fun day, with the whole family together, each person doing something different. We accomplished tasks we can no longer do on our own and our children and grandchildren answered the question, “What to give Grandma and Grandpa for their birthdays this year?� SL

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SENIOR SENTIMENTS What was the last community event you attended? Photos by Darrell Woehler and Walter Kiely

The last community event that i went to was my daughter’s dance recital that she was involved with. —Sandy Garrett

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i just attended the Constitutional officers Debate at the Viera Holiday inn for various county and government positions, including property appraiser, sheriff, county clerk, etc. —Aida Herrera

The Melbourne Arts festival. i’m a regular attendee; it’s one of my favorites. —richard Marshall

That would be the Peruvian festival at Palm Bay regional Park. i have attended that one for at least the past 10 years. —Ken Greene

That would have to be the fall festival at St. Joseph’s Church in Palm Bay. —Temple Hughes

i went to the Warbird Museum with a group of people. We watched some ladies who had won a ride on a bi-plane. We enjoyed watching them take their ride, and we enjoyed the museum while we were there. —Adam Kohler

The last community event i went to was the fair. We enjoyed ourselves immensely. —Chris Carlton

i attended the Tuesday Twosday event that was put on by the chamber of commerce. —richard Price

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Ask Cindy Koerner what she was doing on July 20, 1985 and she will tell you—exactly and in great detail. Not from memory, but by reaching to a pile of journals, searching for that specific date and year and reading her recorded memory from that day. Koerner, nicknamed “Journal Junkie” by those who know her, has 40 years of her life recorded in 67 journals that she writes in every day—long hand. “I don’t use a computer. There is something about having the pen in my hand and doing the actual writing on the page,” Koerner said, pointing to the multiple piles of journals on her Titusville dining room table. Koerner began keeping a diary in January 1972, at age 11. Her brother gave her a diary for Christmas and she was bitten by the writing bug. “That diary was too small to write everything I wanted to write, so I began using large journals and as the years went by, I filled them up. I may miss a day or two here and there, but for the most part, I write every day,” Koerner said . Koerner said she is an avid reader who has read “hundreds of books.” She said one of the most inspiring works was the Diary

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On May 29, 2012 in her Titusville home, Cindy Koerner, faithful diary keeper, displays 67 completed journals representing 40 years of her life. of Anne Frank, a moving story of a young Jewish girl who, with her family and friends, was forced into hiding in an attic in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. “In 1994, I took a 10-country tour and was very inspired when I read that book,” she said . Koerner is the mother of four children, two of whom are also faithful writers. Ember, the only one of her children still living at home, said that although she isn’t a journal-keeper, she is moved by the example of her mother. Koerner hopes that in time, her children will want to read through a lifetime of words recorded by their mother. “I haven’t read her journals, but someday, I might,” Ember said. Some who keep diaries may just enter special occasions or something unusual that may happen within a family. To Koerner, every day is special and unusual. She has recorded her thoughts on the births of her children and the loss of loved ones, but she also includes the kind of day it has been, things about her animals, visits with friends and other ordinary happenings. To those thinking about starting a journal, Koerner has some simple advice. “Just do it. Memories are an essential part of life …priceless.” SL

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Shrapnel becomes a fashion statement By maria sonnenberg

Retired Air Force Colonel John Beeson has arguably the coolest bolo tie in Brevard County. Looking for all the world like a sleek piece of abstract art is a tie slide Beeson’s wife, Betty, had made from a piece of shrapnel Beeson extricated from his plane after a bombing raid in World War II. “It’s his most valuable possession,” Betty Beeson said. A tail-gunner during World War II, Beeson was lucky on that particular occasion, for the crew was able to maneuver the B-17 back to base, shrapnel and all. however, luck ran out during his 23rd mission over Berlin, when Beeson’s plane was downed. “At the time, the Russians were just 30 miles east of Berlin, so we were able to bail out over Russian-occupied territory,” John Beeson said. unfortunately, the trigger-happy Russians thought the plane was a German plane and began shooting at the soldiers as they bailed out. “they strafed us in the parachutes and killed the flight engineer and the radio operator,” John Beeson said. “You could say it was an exciting morning for a 19-year-old kid.” After war ended, Beeson, an Indiana native who had enlisted in 1943, right out of high school, earned his degree and returned to the Air Force and flight school. During the Korean Conflict, Beeson, then a second lieutenant, engaged in another potentially risky

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John and Betty Beeson are both proud of the slide on John’s bolo, because it represents how thin is the line between life and death. endeavor: romance. he met fellow hoosier Betty at a swimming pool where she was working as a summer lifeguard. “he was home on leave and all his buddies were working at the pool,” Betty Beeson said. two dates later, John was off to Korea, but Betty remained very much on his mind. “he proposed by telephone and sent me the diamond ring by mail,” she said. the wedding went off without a

hitch, even though Betty didn’t know until the day before when John would be able to come home for the ceremony. After the honeymoon, John went back to fighting, leaving Betty with all his cash, a grand total of $38. While John flew the planes and served his country, Betty was serving her country in her own way by teaching the next generation of teachers. For four years, she taught education at the university of omaha and for 16 more, at Ball State university.

During a 40-year career with the Air Force that spanned WWII, Korea and Vietnam and a post-military service career with Muncie Aviation Company, Col. Beeson accumulated more than 10,000 hours of flight time. During his stint with Muncie Aviation, the world’s largest dealer of Piper airplanes, the couple began a tradition they still recall fondly. “We would fly to Marathon in the Keys for a two-week Christmas vacation,” Betty Beeson said. “We’d go from Muncie and stop at Chattanooga and Gainesville to refuel. We would leave the world behind on those trips.” Muncie Aviation also introduced the couple to Central Florida, for it was during trips Beeson took to visit the Piper plant in Vero Beach that the Beesons fell in love with the area. When the time to retire arrived, the Beesons headed to the Constellation Condos in Cocoa Beach. “It’s only about one-fourth of a mile north of the boundary of Patrick Air Force Base,” John Beeson said. he served as president of the local chapter of the Military officers Association of America and remains very active with the organization. Years ago, the couple sold their private plane, but they still are flying high with activities that include country and western dancing, hosting parties for Ball State alumni and catching up on the lives of their many nieces and nephews, and now, grandnieces and grandnephews. SL

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Last month I wrote about how gas prices were giving me gas and guess what? Prices have been dropping ever since! So this month I’m going to tell you how I’m up in the air about airline prices and let’s see what happens. Sometimes is seems like airlines don’t want people to fly with them. As if the base cost to fly isn’t high enough already, they’ve decided they’re also going to charge for bags, snacks and pillows. Some are charging extra for window and aisle seats and children sitting on parents’ laps, even if the next seat is empty. They consider those charges sensible. As we descend into the ridiculous, we find that some airlines are charging fees if you want to talk to a human

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Recently, my granddaughter, Christina, and I took a two-night, three-day sightseeing tour of the Tallahassee, Fla., area. Let me share with you this outstanding educational, fairly inexpensive and familyfriendly adventure. We spent two nights at the Wakulla Springs Lodge located in the Wakulla Springs State Park, only a short distance south of Tallahassee. The Wakulla Springs Lodge is an architectural landmark, built at great expense in 1937 on more than 6,000 acres of nature. The lodge has 27 charming guest rooms, all overlooking the spring, park and courtyard. In keeping with the lodge’s rural atmosphere, there are no televisions in the sleeping rooms. The only television you will find is in the lodge’s elegant lobby that houses a massive fireplace, period furnishings, marble checker game tables and a great view of the magnificent Wakulla Spring. You will be turning time back to the wonderful era when U.S. resorts in the 1920s and 1930s were elegant, grand and built in the highest standards for the traveler. We enjoyed meals in the lodge’s elegant Ball Room Dining Room overlooking the Wakulla Spring and swimming area. They serve three meals a day and the menu features items in the southern tradition, including navy

bean soup and country fried chicken for Touring breakfast. In the next the Town room is an old fashioned soda fountain where you John can get classics like Trieste milk shakes, egg creams, malts and ice cream sodas. Their counter is the longest marble countertop in the world. The lodge also has an excellent gift shop featuring souvenirs of the park and Florida. Outdoors, enjoy the glass-bottom boat tour that departs at noon, 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. This interesting guided boat tour will take you along the spring and Wakulla River where three Tarzan movies were filmed, plus the 1954 classic The Creature from the Black Lagoon. There is a modest charge for the boat tour of the River. Getting to Wakulla Springs from Brevard takes about four hours. Take Route 528 West to Exit 4, then take the Turnpike north to I-75 North. At Ocala, take the very scenic Route 27 northwest. Then take the rural Routes 19/27/98 to Perry, where you will go west on Route 98 to Newport. Go north at Newport on Route 267 to Wakulla Springs. Your only tolls are on 528 and the Turnpike. The address for Wakulla Spring Lodge, if you want to put this into your GPS, is 550 Wakulla Park Drive, Wakulla Springs, Fla. 32327. Call them at 850-421–2000. SL

How do we find vendors? Has your association been in a situation of finding it difficult to locate a vendor to perform certain work? Let’s say you need some painting done. Someone on the committee sees an ad in a local publication. It has all the usual promises: lowest prices, experienced journeyman, licensed, insured, references, etc. You make the phone call and end up leaving a message. Then you never hear from the painter. In this difficult economic environment, it is amazing how many times this or a similar scenario is re-enacted. And there are examples of this in every professional discipline. Recently, I called a specialized vendor in Orlando to get a quote. The person on the phone said they would call me “next week” to make an appointment. When I questioned the wait, I was told that their business was down and they laid off their sales representatives. That may seem like a strange way to build business; however, it’s an example of our marketplace. The question becomes “How do we find reputable vendors?” Persistence and creativity are keys to resolving this problem. Ask friends and acquaintances you may have in other associations for recommendations. Question your existing trusted vendors to find out if they know someone in the field for which you are looking. Trade organizations often list merchants by category. The Mid-Florida Community Association Institute chapter has a directory of vendors at

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Yellow Pages and now it has gone By Frank high tech. AT&T Kneiser, has a free CMCA, downloadable AMS, PCAM version for Brevard County and of course, they have “apps” for your smart phones. Do you remember The Thomas Register? It was a 10- to 15-volume hard copy publication, listing vendors and products in hundreds of categories. Like the printed encyclopedia, the Thomas Register became obsolete with the introduction of the Internet. Now you can find it online at thomasnet.com. The Internet has revolutionized the way I find new vendors. Pick your favorite search engine, whether it be Google, Bing, Yahoo, Smartpage or another. Then just type in whatever you need and watch the thousands of results. To filter out the rest of the world, I will often add Brevard, Fla. or Central Florida to my search. i.e. “painter Brevard, FL.” These are ideas to help find that elusive vendor. It’s important to point out that Mr. Kneiser is not an attorney and legal questions should be referred to your attorney. However, a requirement of his Community Association Manager’s license is to stay abreast of the Florida Association laws. Contact him with any questions at frank@suntreeflorida.com. SL

Journey Each person makes a journey as they travel through life. A long journey normally has greater challenges. The transition from one phase of life to another over the decades involves milestones, pitfalls, successes and failures. People who live a long life know how to navigate and learn from each passage on their journey. They grow, adapt and give thanks. As an individual, in a relationship and as a family member, people learn to love, endure and survive. The journey may be smooth or bumpy. It is marked with joy and times of sadness. Children can bring happiness or deep concern. People who live a long life love unconditionally on their journey. Our spiritual journey can begin with the cradle introduction to a religious formation, the rites of initiation, affiliation, born again, a prayer life, meditation and a focus on eternity (the hereafter). There may be growth, wisdom or abandonment. Work life may involve the fast-food restaurant job of youth to a fulfilling career and its psychic and financial rewards. It may involve being a stay-at-home parent with dedication to the family. The challenges of layoffs, unemployment and being overqualified often become part of the journey. This involves recovery, focus and a new resolve. Housing during this journey may include the family home, going away to school (dormitory life), military barracks,

a newlywed Challenges apartment, new of Living to family home, the empty nest, Age 100 retirement community, living with a child and Ed downsizing to Baranowski independent living. We accumulate possessions— treasures, stuff and junk. We enjoy them, downsize and simplify. From childhood friends to a retirement community, our social life journey takes us through schooling, dating, marriage, family, the country club or yacht club, the extended family and even the Internet connections of the modern world. Our medical journey takes us from the robust active youth period, the no fear and no care teen and college days, wellness of middle age, ailments of preretirement and often many ailments as a senior citizen. Our journey is marked with outstanding medical care, determination, recovery and the opportunity for a long life. On our journey, we begin with a birth date shown on the tombstone, followed by a dash and then it reads “departed.” The dash is the journey between the start and finish. Centenarians find their journey full of love, adventure and variety. Baranowski is president of Topics Unlimited, a Melbourne-based education, seminar and consulting company. He can be reached at topicsed@aol.com. SL

Reunions Have you attended a high school reunion recently? I recently read an article about the differences between high school alumni groups and college or university alumni groups. The writer explained that higher education alumni associations usually attract people because they mingle with those in the same or closely related professional fields, where high school alumni get together and stay in touch for the memories and friendships that may have formed. The writer further explained that high school alumni groups and their reunions are a unique American tradition, not found in other countries. This article was in the semi-annual publication put out by Alexander Hamilton High School in Los Angeles, from which I graduated in W’51, the winter of 1951. The publication was started by graduates from the class of 1940 about 20 years ago. It has grown into an informative publication that contains stories, activities, announcements, death notices, re-connecting columns and a bit of “who is doing what” these days. After graduation, many moved away to college or for jobs in other areas. Some stayed in touch with a few, some with many. This was before computers. If you didn’t see each other, unless you were a letter writer as I’ve always been, it was easy to completely lose touch. More than 10 years

after graduation, I bumped into a classmate in the supermarket. I was living in Los Angeles County, Lucy but far from the Kline school neighborhood. I hadn’t seen her since graduation. That had me wondering how many others might be in the area. Using the phone books of our county, I searched for names of the boys, not as a preference, but because most girls by then would be married and have different last names. The Hami Hi, as it was known, didn’t yet have a publication that could reach out to alumni. Once I started contacting a few, each knew of others. Over months, the list of classmates’ addresses and phone numbers grew, so I called a meeting for those interested in planning a reunion for our 15th year after graduation. I left California, but that committee stayed in touch and over the years. They organized a number of reunions leading up to our 50th in 2001. Sadly, they haven’t continued, but during that time many more were found. The Yankee Bugle, as the publication is called, has helped to find others who then joined the Alumni Association. That led to other school friends getting in touch. Are you in touch with your High School classmates? If not, try it and have fun. Comments always welcome at asklucy3@juno.com. Comments always welcome at asklucy3@juno.com. SL

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Mild memory loss may not be early Alzheimer’s Disease By GeorGe WHite

Forgetting where you left your keys or other small memory problems may not be an indication of a bigger problem, but it’s best to find out as soon as possible. Many times it’s just a normal part of aging, according to Farah Sivolella, executive director of the

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East Central Florida Memory Disorder Clinic, 3661 S. Babcock St., Melbourne. The clinic now offers MindSet, a free six-class series “that helps exercise your brain, create healthy habits and improve communication.â€? The classes, designed for individuals with early stage dementia or mild cognitive impairment, are based on clinical research that has shown certain kinds of brain exercises may help individuals function better over time. The innovative program is funded through the Administration on Aging and the Florida Department of Elder Affairs based on the work of David Loewenstein, Ph.D., professor of Senior life GeoRGe WHite Phychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Farah Sivolella, executive director of the East Central at the Miller School of Medicine, Florida Memory Disorder Clinic, left, and Jennifer University of Miami. Alexander, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and grant project The 90-minute classes include: coordinator for MindSet classes. • Specific brain exercises that have been tested and shown to help with people with early memory changes to teach them some brain function. skills to maintain their quality of life.â€? • Tools for organizing information and Another important benefit of the classes is the daily activities like daily planners. development of camaraderie among the participants, • Strategies to improve communication said Jennifer Alexander, licensed clinical social worker and support. and grant project coordinator for the MindSet classes. • Opportunities to learn and meet “People there who have memory issues now have others dealing with memory issues. somebody else to talk to that have the same problem. It’s The MindSet classes began in August, a shared experience,’’ Alexander said. 2011 and have now helped 108 people There’s a lot of fear out there about what’s normal concerned about having mild cognitive and what is not, which can be detected in the screenimpairment and their families. ing process, according to Sivolella. “The classes has been very well “A lot of times it can be ruling out what is impactreceived and it most certainly is helping. ing memory, so that’s why it’s important to get a good We do a pre- and post-test so we can medical evaluation. That’s why pre-screens are the gauge whether there has been improvefirst step for anyone in the community and to the ment,’’ Sivolella said. “Really, the goal is MindSet program because what we want to do is help not necessarily to improve scores on tests the people with some memory changes that aren’t but really more to improve daily life func- considered normal,’’ she said. tion because so much of our lives depends For class times or more information, call on memory. These classes are geared for 321-768-9575 or visit ecfmdc.org.

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Dear Planning Ahead: Congratulations for doing your homework and researching home health care agencies in your area. Let me start you in the right direction. The website medicare.gov section entitled Home Health Compare has information about the quality of care provided by Medicare-certified home health agencies throughout the nation. Medicare-certified means the home health agency is approved by Medicare and meets Federal health and safety requirements. Please note that Medicare will not cover services provided by a home health agency that has not been Medicare-certified, so it’s really important to choose one that is. Located on the Medicare website under Resource Locator, you can input a particular agency or your home zip code to locate all the Medicare-certified agencies in your area. Then you can request information and compare three agencies at one time; comparing information about a particular provider with Florida averages as well as national averages. There are six different categories to compare, including quality of care and the most recent patient survey results. The patient survey results will help you compare other patients’ experiences with home health agencies. To contact a SHINE counselor for assistance with your questions or to assist you as you interpret this information, call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-963-5337 or 321-504-2038. SHINE is a program of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, administered in partnership with the state’s 11 Area Agencies on Aging. For Brevard County, the Area Agency on Aging is the Senior Resource Alliance located in both Orlando and Cocoa. If you have a question you would like the Ask Lynne column to answer, please write or email Lynne at Senior Life and look for a response in one of the next issues. SL

Tuesday, July 3 3 to 4 p.m. Caregiver Workshop MIMA/Gateway, 1223 Gateway Rd., Melbourne “Look Good Feel Better” a workshop presented by the American Cancer Society For information, call 1-800-395-LOOK. Wednesday, July 11 • 5 - 7 p.m. Girls Night Out - Mammo Party at Cape Canaveral Hospital Reserve your appointment for a digital screening mammogram and enjoy the company of your friends and an opportunity to win a plush white robe at each event. Wine and cheese will be served. For more information, call 321-434-6100. Thursday, July 12 2 - 4 p.m. Total Joint Replacement Class at Holmes Regional Medical Center This class will help explain the joint replacement surgery experience. For more information, call 321-434-4335 Wednesday, July 18 • 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Minimally Invasive Surgery in Gynecologic Oncology Speaker, Dr. Sachin Apte associate member, Gynecologic, Dept of

Women’s Oncology, H. Lee Moffit Cancer Center & Research Institute Parrish Medical Center, 951 North Washington Ave., Titusville. For information, call 321-268-6111 Wednesday, July 25 1 to 2 p.m. Cardiac Pulmonary Wellness Education Seminars Parrish Health & Fitness conference room, 2210 N. Cheney Highway, Titusville. Call 321-268-6726. Wellness is Key Wednesday, July 25 • 3 p.m. A therapy team will provide information on wellness programs and how important nutrition is to overall health. Many foods and beverages actually irritate the bladder and can lead to urinary incontinence. Attendees will learn about hydration and swallowing issues that happen during the aging process. Strategies will be discussed on how to aid swallowing and decrease choking on certain foods and medications. Medication management options will be provided to improve safety and ease with distribution of medications. Courtenay Springs Village, 1200 S. Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island. For information, call 321-452-1233.

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), sometimes called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a rapidly progressive, invariably fatal neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells (neurons) responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. In ALS, both the upper motor neurons and the lower motor neurons degenerate or die, ceasing to send messages to muscles. Unable to function, the muscles gradually weaken, waste away, and twitch. Eventually the ability of the brain to start and control voluntary movement is lost. Symptoms are usually first noticed in the arms and hands, legs, or swallowing muscles. Individuals with ALS lose their strength and the ability to move their arms, legs, and body. When muscles in the diaphragm and chest wall fail to function properly, individuals lose the ability to breathe without ventilatory support. The disease does not affect a person’s ability to see, smell, taste, hear, or recognize touch. Although the disease does not usually impair a person's mind or personality, several recent studies suggest that some people with ALS may develop cognitive problems, such as with word fluency, decision-making, and memory. The cause of ALS is not known, and scientists do not yet know why ALS strikes some people and not others.. For more information, call 321-253-4430 or go to ninds.nih.gov. SL

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Dr. Richard M. Levine, MD, principal investigator for the Clinical Trial Department of Space Coast Cancer Center (SCCC) is a co-author of the recent article, Quality of Care in Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: Findings from 11 Oncology Practices in Florida, published in the Journal of Oncology Practice, November, 2011.

The quality of care lung cancer patients received in Florida was reviewed in collaboration with 10 other oncology practices in Florida. Moffitt Cancer Center at SCCC was selected because of its previous participation in Moffitt’s Florida Initiative of Quality Cancer Care, as well as SCCC’s national certification in quality by the American Society of Clinical Oncology. SCCC has cancer centers in Titusville, Merritt Island and Viera. For more information, call toll-free 855-894-4673 or visit spacecoastcancer.com.SL

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Dear Gramma Dear Gramma: I’m 68, in good health, and financially sound. Having no grandchildren, I’ve been thinking about taking in a child to love and support. What advice do you have for me? —Sylvia

For Mary Ann Sterling, Dear Sylvia: tending to her grandson, Cole, How wonderful that you want is a joy, not a task. She to provide a loving home for a recently provided a summer child. Before you commit to anyday camp for one, with a trip thing, determine if it’s something to the Dinosaur Store in you can do 24/7. Contact comCocoa Beach, swimming in munity groups for grandparent the pool, putt-putt golf, programs to be part-time gramma playing Legos and even a dip for a child without one. Follow a in the ocean. parent for several days, observing With all the fun comes the necessary time and energy to discipline, according to care for a child in school, in Sterling. Cole must learn to home, and their interests. Folks say “Yes, Ma’am,â€? “No much younger than you often Ma’amâ€? and all things find parenting active youth gentleman, reflecting his exhausting. If you can’t keep up grandmother’s Georgia with a child in your home, you Southern Belle upbringing. can always provide emotional He is busy racking up and financial support for an points for good behavior that underprivileged child and/or their he can use toward the family. As always, consult with purchase of a pricey Lego an attorney before you commit to Pirates of the Caribbean Black anything. Senior life linda Wiggins Pearl ship kit. In addition to —Gramma Above: Loving a child well is the key spending quality time and setting boundaries, according ingredient to making a happy adult, said Mary Ann Holly Fox Vellekoop, MSN, is Sterling, playing Legos with her grandson, Cole, on to Cole’s grandma, one the author of “How to Help ingredient is vital and will win Monday, June 18, 2012. When Parents Grieveâ€? and the day should all other “STONE HAVEN: Murder Along measures fail: love. the River.â€? A retired Penn State “The greatest thing you can give a child is for them to know University clinical instructor Senior life linda Wiggins you love them. Not just think it, but know it,â€? Sterling said. The with six grandchildren, Vellekoop Above right: Matthew Armstrong was raised by his grandarticulate 7 year old seconded the motion. has a Master of Science degree mother, Grandparents Raising “I feel like she loves me no matter what. I can tell my in nursing. Send your letters Grandchildren founder Mary Ann Sterling, and now is an Grandma anything and she’ll still love me,â€? Cole said. to Gramma to attorney serving on the GRG board. While it is a joy playing grandmother to Cole, Sterling hollyfoxvellekoop@yahoo.com. actually played mother to her first grandson, Matthew. Her SL daughter was killed, leaving Sterling to raise Matt from age 6. And while it was also a joy, it was definitely a task, according to Sterling. She went from being overwhelmed and outmatched to 6WDWH RI WKH $UW (TXLSPHQW mastering the resources to help her succeed. Sterling then turned General & Cosmetic Dentistry )DFLOLW\ the experience into a beacon for others by starting the group • Intra Oral Camera Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG), which now boasts • Cosmetic Imaging • Digital X-Rays 700 member families, the largest in Florida. In Brevard, 8,500 • CEREC CAD/CAM MODERN, HIGH-TECH DENTAL CARE children are being raised by grandparents and others rather than their parents, according to the 2010 U.S. Census. Our Services Include: Now 29, Matt is now a successful attorney in Orlando. He Dr. Cedric C. Chenet • Customized Full & Partial Dentures • Dental Exams & Preventative Services serves on the GRG board. Retired UNITED STATES • Endodontic / Root Canal Treatment • Crowns (Caps) & Bridges AIR FORCE with 25 GRG plans a picnic for members at Kiwanis Island Park on years experience in all • Porcelain Veneers & Cosmetic Bonding • Cosmetic / Tooth-Colored Fillings Merritt Island open to potential member families, where phases of general, grandparents can play bingo while the children are entertained • Implant Restorations • Extractions & Minor Oral Surgery cosmetic & on Space Coast Tours boat rides, where they will watch dolphin reconstructive dentistry • Zoom 1-hr Bleaching play in the Indian River Lagoon. 2IĂ€FH 3DUN 3ODFH 6XLWH For more information about the event or the special 0HOERXUQH )ORULGD recreational meetings throughout July for grandparents and their www.chenetdental.com PLOH 1RUWK IURP FRUQHU RI WLFNKDP 0XUUHOO

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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Brevard County will hold its annual summer picnic for members and their families on Saturday, July 7, from noon to 4 p.m. at Kiwanis Park, one half mile east of the Merritt Square Mall on State Road 520. Adults are asked to bring covered side dishes. Hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks will be provided. New members are welcome. For further information or to register, please call 321-631-7776 For information or emergency assistance, email masterling321@aol.com or call 321-727-3947 or 321-631-7776. July’s meetings will be at family-friendly locations, go to grandparentsraisinggrandchildren.org. SL

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THURSDAY Health F Fiirst Hos Hos osp pice Bereavement Support Group Monthly (1st) Q N Blood Pressure Screenings (2nd) B N m Q N /P BQQPJOUNFOU JT OFDFTTBSZ

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Chair Exercise Class B N Q N Frida idayy A Aft fternoon at th the Movie iess Q N

SATUR SA TURDAY Computer Club (1st) B N Q N Q N OE SE UI 4BUVSEBZ Q N Humane Society T Ta able (2nd & 4th) m Q N

Franklin T. T. DeGroodt Memorial Library 321-952-6318 .JOUPO 3E 48 1BMN #BZ

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Senior life Darrell Woehler

Ray “Tex� Cucugliello of Rockledge seems to be getting some inside information at the Buckaroo Ball, June 16, 2012 at the Space Coast Convention Center. The event raised money for Harmony Farms, Inc., a nonprofit, volunteer-based organization providing assistance in activities and therapies for disabled individuals of all ages.

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'SSJJEBZT r B N Gentle Yo Yogga a with Eileen. $5/class. Bring mat or towel.

West Melbourne Library

55+ Club of Satellite Beach

+VMZ r Q N Book Discussion Group meets to discuss The Paris Wif Wife by Paula McLain. W

8FEOFTEBZ +VMZ r Q N Overeaters Anon nonyymous A 12-step program to help with eating disorders. For more inf info ormation, call Ref efer erence Desk 321-952-4508.

Bing ngoo 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Civic Center 565 Cassia Blvd., Satellite Beach

Satellite Beach Library

One Night Only 8FEOFTEBZ +VMZ r Q N Author Thomas E. Nelson will off ffer er insight into diabetes management. Copies of his book Diabetic’s Handbook: Ever eryything That Yo You Should K Kn now About Diabetes will be ava available. Free /&8 8FET +VMZ r Q N Basic Computer Skills Class $5 per class. Call Ref efer erence to register 321-952-4519 Thursday, July r B N m Q N Palm Bay Stampin ingg Club Free 321-795-4305 /&8 'SJEBZ +VMZ r m B N Basic Computer Skills Class $5 per class. Call Ref efer erence to register 321-952-4519.

751 Jamaica Blvd. Sattellite Beach Sa 321-779-4044

8FEOFTEBZ +VMZ r Q N An Aft Afternoon with tth he Classics Book Club. Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis. Copies of the book are available at the library. For info information, contact Leslie at lbrey@brev.org. Open to the public. .POEBZ +VMZ r B N VA Benefits Education Presented by the Law Office of Amy Jackson. Call 321-773-5225 ffo or more info inf ormation. .POEBZ +VMZ r Q N Barbara’s Book Chat Corduroy M Maansions Series by Alexander McCall Smith. Open to the public. Contact Barbara at the library ref efer erence desk.

8FEOFTEBZ +VMZ r B N m Q N Mystery in th the Morning Book Club Call Christine Sullivan to register 321-952-4519

5VFTEBZT r Q N Yogga a with N Na ancy $5 ffeee. Call 321-777-1767 ffo or details.

MONDAY AYS S Sit ‘n ‘n K Kn nit with Joyce Olivieri & fr friends. Q N 1st three Mondays) Bring your needles and yarn and join a close-knit circle of fr friends. Free 321-952-4519

1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 321-773-6458

WEDNESDAYS Hatha Yo Yoga classes with Gloria Q N $5 per class – Bring your own mat.

Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Dr Dr.,., Mellb bourne 321-255-4304 +VMZ r Q N Suntree Garden Club +VMZ r Q N Sit & Stitch Knitting and stitching. +VMZ r Q N Space Coast Stampers

Satellite Beach Rec Dept. 5VFTEBZ +VMZ r Q N Couponing Class The class is ffrree, but bring a canned good to share with a local fo food pantry. Kim Mikulas will show her techniques as an expert coupon user to save money when shopping. Location: DRS Community Center RSVP to 321-773-6458. MONDA DA: : 8&%/&4%": '3*%": 3 H’s Exercise Class - $13 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. or 9:45 - 10:30 a.m.

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56&4%": 5)634%": Hatha Yo Yogga - 8 - 9:15 a.m. $5/class paid at at the door Bring yoga mat.

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4BUVSEBZ +VMZ r B N Q N Summer Bunco/ Ma Mah Jo Jongg/ Car ard dP Par arty $10 includes continental breakfast & luncheon. Ticket sales at the center Monday thru Friday until July 18. Open to all fun fun loving adults. 321-724-1338.

MONDAY 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 6 p.m.

Cards: Dealers Choice Bridge: Party Ballroom Dancing

TUESDAY Noon 12:30 Noon 6:30 p.m.

Ladies Cards: D.C. Cards: Dealers Choice Canasta Bunco-1st Tues. Tues.

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321-724-1338 1275 Culver Drive N.E., Palm Bay

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July 2, 4, 5, 2012 .............. Hunter C urry, S inger er,, Actor Marshall F rank, Cr eative A rts F oundation o f B revard

All other e vents at DRS Tuesday: Line Dancing 1 p.m. Wednesday: Mahjongg 9-11a.m. Misc. Games 6-9 p.m. 1st W Weednesday: Arts & Cra fts 12 pp.m. 2nd W Weednesday: Early Bird Dinner 5 p.m. 3rd W Weednesday: Lunch Bunch 1 p.m. 4th Wednesday: Movie Group Thur Th ursday: Cards 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 1st Thur Thursday: Educational Program, free lunch Satturday: Sa Low impact Zumba 10-10:30 a.m.

12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:15 p.m.

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Bridge: Party Cards: D ealers C hoice Bridge: Fri. Night Bingo

321-631-7549 1025 S. Florida Av Ave., Rockkle ledge 4BUVSEBZ +VMZ r Q N SALUTE TO VETS ICE CREAM SOCI CIAL AL Cost $10 person includes heavy hors d’ oeuvres and make-your-own sundae bar. Catered by Dotti, ffo ormer chef fo for the NASA Astronauts. Live music, contests, prizes, 50/50 & more. Tickets on sale until July 6. Seating is limited. 321-268-9530.

MONDAY 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 2 p.m.

Anderson Quilters Busy Fingers Crafts Seniors at Lunch Travel Desk Intermediate Ta Tap Party Bridge Duplicate Bridge/ACBL Line Dancing - Advanced Spanish Class

TUESDAY 9 a.m. 9:10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 12 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 2 p.m.

Art & Painting Wo Workshop Rockerettes Exercise Choral Group Grief Counseling - 2nd & 4th Seniors at Lunch Line Dancing-Beginning Line Dancing- Intermed. Gentle Yoga Yoga

WEDNESDAY 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 1 p.m.

Writing Class Seniors at Lunch ACBL Open Dupl Bunco - 3rd

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TUESDAY 8:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

Zumba Gold Bingo Poker (easy going) Line Dancing

WEDNESDAY 10 a.m. 1 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

Tap Dancing Chinese Mah Jongg Dance Lessons

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321-952-4519 1520 Port Malabar Blvd. NE

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2755 W Win ingate Blvd., W Wes est Melbourne 321-952-4508

July 30, A Aug.1, 2, 2012 ........................................ DEMO Larry Acree, Miniature Art

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Senior life Linda Wiggins

Russ Barnes of Suntree updates his voter-registration signature with Brevard County Supervisor of Elections Lisa Scott, on Friday, July 15, 2012. By linda WigginS

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When you receive a voter registration card and letter in the mail this month, don’t just toss it out because you’re already registered. Brevard County Supervisor of Elections Lori Scott wants to put your fresh John Hancock on the voter rolls. “Handwriting and signatures can change over time, and if it gets to a point that our computers don’t match the one on file with the form you sign when you vote, it will get tossed out,� Scott said. Russ Barnes of Suntree moved to Brevard and registered to vote in 1958, in the time of vast Democrat majority. “That’s the way you had to register then if you wanted to vote on anything then,� Barnes said, referring to the primaries that occur in August. Voter mood isn’t the only thing that changed in those 54 years, with the majority of elected officials and their constituents now Republican. Barnes’ signature had wavered over time. Voter registration staff printed out his old signature, held on file before the invention of the computer scanner, and scanned into the system since along with all other voter signatures. “I never would have thought about my signature changing,� he said as he filled out his new signature card. Many voters will get a card in the mail informing them of changes in their district number or polling place, as population shifts from the 2010 U.S. Census redraw districts and cost cutting at the elections office streamlines the number of ballot locations. “This is the perfect opportunity to come in and update your signature,� said Scott, adding that signatures that change over time are not the only thing to void a vote cast. “With the increase in absentee mail-in ballots we are seeing parents sign for students at college, husbands sign for wives and vice versa,� Scott said. “In each case, the vote is cast out. It’s important if someone is going to vote absentee that the ballot reach them, that they vote, then sign and mail it back personally.� For more information or to find the closest Voter Registration office, go to VoteBrevard.com or call 321-633-2124. SL

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Senior Life News for Titusville, Mims, Port St. John

North Brevard Flag Day flies high By ellen commonS-harrell

The Titusville 2012 Flag Day Celebration was hosted on June 14 at 6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge #2113 at 2955 Columbia Blvd. Pianist Chuck Gudgel played patriotic music and local author Barbara McGillicuddy served as master of ceremonies for the event. Keynote speaker for the program was the Honorable Jim Tulley, mayor of Titusville. The Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Duane “Buck” Cowan co-hosted with an impressive presentation on the history of the Flag. He escorted “Betsy Ross,” represented by Jean Seiffert, for the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. Mickey Tutolo of the Senior life Ellen Commons-Harrell Korean War Veterans Association led Service Award nominees (from left to right) Lorene Shafer, winner; Gina Stanford, local Boy Scouts of America were Christina Dyer, and Santiago Bulnes receive plaques at the Titusville, Fla. Flag Color Guards in posting the colors. Day ceremony. Rev. Kevin Wright from Faith City Church led the group in prayer. and Auxiliary, the Pilot Club of Titusville, Daughters of the Immediately after the Flag Day ceremony, the Titusville American Revolution, Downtown Titusville Main Street community service award committee presented the Harry R. Organization, the Navy League and Space Coast Pilot Club. Lee Award for Community Service to one very worthy Barbara McGillicuddy, chairwoman for the flag and citizen who personifies the spirit of service to his or her memorial committee for the City of Titusville, and Karen fellow man. The 2012 nominees were Jerry Allender, Richards, City of Titusville liaison, work for months to Santiago Bulnes, Christina Dyer, Gloria Moye, Lorene present viable options and ideas to the committee. Shafer, Gina Stanford and Maxine Trainer, with the award The next patriotic event in Titusville will be the Fourth of going to Lorene Shafer. A reception followed the July parade. The Flag and Memorial Committee for the City awards service. of Titusville works closely with The American Legion Post The flag and memorial committee for the City of 1 to put forth Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day events. This Titusville is made up of representatives from The American year, Titusville is planning its first parade for Veteran’s Day. Legion Post 1, The Knights of Columbus, The Elks Lodge For more information, call 321-383-5775. SL 2113, The Does Drove 183, Disabled American Veterans

The best resource Brevard’s 6th annual resource magazine Boomer/Senior Guide can be found at Chambers of Commerce, senior centers, One Senior Place and select CVS and local libraries. Call for more locations.

2012 Boomer Senior Guide online or call 321-242-1235 to learn how to pick up your copies. 24,000 copies printed annually. Guaranteed! Scan this QR Code to read the magazine online.

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North Brevard Senior Center 909 Lane Ave., Titusville 321-268-2333 Saturday, July 21 7:30-10:30 p.m. Red, White & Blue Dance Dance to the sounds of Bobby & Susie at North Brevard Senior Center, 909 Lane Ave., Titusville. Cover charge $6 (members) and $7 (non-members). FREE snacks, BYOB, setups available at nominal prices. For more information, call 321-2682333 or 321-268-9530.

Port St. John Public Library 6500 Carole Ave., Port St. John 321-633-1867 Basic Computer Classes Beginning classes are available. Please call reference for details. Registration is required due to limited space. Cost is $20 for the series of four classes. Mondays • 1 - 3 p.m. Master Gardener: Having a problem? Please bring plant samples. Tuesdays • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Senior Games: Join other seniors for a variety of card games, Rummikub, Dominoes, etc. Fridays • 2 - 4 p.m. Yarn Club: Knitting, crochet, needle arts. Sit, talk, and create. Saturdays • 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.. Overeaters Anonymous July 18 • 1 - 3 p.m. The Bookworms A selected book will be held on reserve monthly.

Mims-Scottsmoor Public Library 3615 Lionel Road, Mims, FL 32754 321-264-5080 Monday, July 2 • 10 a.m. Basic Computer Classes Class is taught in a series of four sessions: Introduction to Computers and the Library Catalog; Word Processing Basics; Internet for Beginners; Using Email and Attachments. Fee is $20. Beginner class available. Wednesday, July 11 • 10:30 a.m. Night Time Sky Learn about the night time sky with Doc Clingenpeel. Wednesday, July 25 • 10:30 a.m. Talako Indian Dancers performance

Sandrift Community Center 585 North Singleton Ave., Titusville Tai Chi classes for Seniors Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 5 p.m. at a cost of $3 per class. Students will focus on preventing falls through practicing Tai Chi. For more information, call 321-264-5037.

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Brevard County Fire Rescue offers 2012 hurricane tips Special to Senior life

This year, Brevard County is joining local, state and federal agencies to promote the 2012 National Hurricane Preparedness Week and to be a “Force of Nature” to help spread the word and make members of our community better prepared. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. The NOAA Atlantic Hurricane Season forecast calls for 9 to 15 named storms, 4 to 8 hurricanes, and 1 to 3 major hurricanes. BCFR offers the following safety tips to ensure that your family is prepared before a hurricane strikes, during the storm, and in the aftermath of the event. Before a storm: • Understand how hurricanes can affect where you live and work, and how the weather could impact you and your family. • Develop an emergency plan and practice how and where you will evacuate if instructed by local emergency management officials. • Create and maintain a disaster supply kit complete with enough water, nonperishable food, and medications to last several days. • Learn how to properly secure your home against hurricanes. If your home is equipped with hurricane shutters, ensure that they are in proper working order before a storm threatens to strike. • Monitor local weather forecasts and obtain a NOAA Weather Radio. During a storm: • Stay inside your home away from windows and glass doors. Find a safe

area inside your home such as an interior room, a closet, or bathroom on a lower level. • If flooding threatens your home, turn off electricity at the main breaker. • If your home loses power, turn off major appliances such as the air conditioner and water heater to reduce damage. • Do not go outside. Weather conditions can change rapidly and lightning, wind, and a multitude of other hazards exist. After a storm: • Remain indoors until an official “all clear” is given. • Do not touch fallen or low-hanging wires of any kind under any circumstances. Call police or utility companies immediately to report hazards such as downed power lines, broken water or gas mains, and overturned gas tanks. • Once power is restored, ensure refrigerated food has not spoiled. Spoiled food is the cause of much sickness two days to a week after the storm. • Do not operate charcoal grills, propane camping stoves, or generators indoors for any reason. This includes inside garages, screened enclosures, or near open doors and/or windows. • When it is safe to do so, remove hurricane shutters from windows and doors. Doing so may prevent early detection of the presence of a fire, hinder firefighting efforts, or prevent your family from escaping the home in the event of a fire. SL

A Living Will provides a voice when you can’t speak for yourself By linda S. humphrey

While standing in the hallway of a surgical floor in a Gainesville hospital, the family of Elizabeth Rea was discussing her wishes following brain surgery. She had a terminal illness and her children and husband had no idea what her wishes were as far as treatment and prolonging her life. Rea’s sister sheepishly raised her hand and said, “I know what she wants. I have a copy of her Living Will.” That document brought relief and assurance to a family who would have otherwise had to make life-altering decisions without her input. Also called the advanced medical care directive, a living will sets forth a person’s wishes with regard to medical treatment. The document takes effect in a lifethreatening situation in which decisions about treatment will have the most severe consequences, such as vegetative states where a person is reliant on external life support. Knowing your wishes are recorded and will be followed helps bring peace of mind. “Living Wills are totally separate from general wills,” said Melbourne attorney Pierre Mommers. “A will becomes effective when you have passed away. A Living Will comes into play if you are incapacitated, and can’t make decisions concerning your treatment.” Treatment may include forms of resuscitation, the administering of food and water, life support equipment and other means of sustaining life, depending upon the direction noted in the Living Will. Mommers said a major concern is disagreement within family

members if directions aren’t in writing. “It’s one thing to talk about what you want around the dinner table to your spouse and children, but things change over the years, family members may be added and then when the time comes, maybe years later, there may be disagreements. Put it in writing,” he said. Additionally, a health care surrogate may be appointed to speak for the Living Will holder. That is important in advance, due especially to accidental scenarios, according to Mommers. “I suggest to clients that they keep a copy of their documents in the glove box of their cars,” he said. “EMT personnel are trained to look there at an accident scene. If your documents are there with the names and phone numbers of family or other decision makers, they can get in touch with family sooner than later. I use the example of the son who lived up North and told his wife that he hadn’t heard from his mom all week She was in the hospital and no one had called the son.” Living Wills may be completed without an attorney and forms may be available at any hospital. For information, call Mommers at 321-751-1000 or visit doyourownwill.com. “It is always better, however, to have an attorney check it over,” Mommers said. SL

Serving those who served their country VITAS brings unique care to veterans near the end of life More than 30 years of experience has taught VITAS that, whether it was 10 years ago or 60, their military service can be very meaningful to veterans with a limited time to live. VITAS strives daily to honor veterans’ preferences for care at the end of life and to provide them with respect, comfort and compassion. VITAS provides staff and volunteers with specialized training on the unique needs of veterans and how their military memory experience may Harbor affect their end-of-life journey. They work with the VA, Medicare, Medicaid and local organizations to help veterans near the end of life access benefits and resources.

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“A veteran’s military service often has a deep effect on his or her end-of-life experience,” says Greggory Overton, VITAS veteran’s liaison in Brevard County. “Hospices that identify their veteran patients and gather information about their military history are much better prepared to address many of the unique clinical and psychosocial issues resulting from their military service.”

July Calendar CONSULTATIONS Free Consultations by appointment. Take advantage of this valuable time with a Care Manager. Identify challenges and get real solutions! To schedule your appointment, call 253-6320. SUPPORT GROUP Legacy Harbor Caregiver Support Group – Who Cares for the Caregiver? the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month starting at 10 am VITAS Innovative Hospice facilitates this support group for those caring for loved ones with dementia or memory loss. Share gentle conversation, and understanding. For information, call 253-6320.

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VITAS also supports other organizations that honor and support vets, including Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive, the 2012 National Memorial Day Parade, the Tuskegee Airmen and Honor Flight. And VITAS recruits veterans as volunteers to support their brothers and sisters in arms. “They speak the same language,” says Greggory. “They bring their understanding of the vet’s experience into the patient’s home; they understand what the patient has been through.”

Memory Screening & Consultation July 17 9 am – 12 Noon Call for appointment 321-259-6320 One Senior Place Care Management provides a free memory screening by our Certified Care Manager and Registered Nurse. An informative consultation will help you be educated about your screening results. FREE consultations offered to anyone with questions related to dementia, memory loss or Alzheimer’s disease.

For more information on VITAS veterans programs, call Greggory Overton at 321.751.6671 or visit www.vitas.com/florida.

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