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SENIOR SENTIMENTS What do you think the Patriot Act means? Photos by Darrell Woehler and Walter Kiely

i believe it makes us safer; being a veteran, i took an oath to defend our country; threats from internal as well as external sources need to be dealt with quickly and decisively. —Bob Clark

enacted to enhance the protection of our country; it gave the government certain powers in more detail. —rafael Morales

We have not had any more 9/11 type attacks since we implemented the Patriot act…we have the Constitution to live by, but we have to protect ourselves. —Bill Jerguson

Enter to Win August Question— Woodstock was defining the generation of the ’60s, what defines today’s generation?

it gives our government more options in their fight against terrorism by less stringent laws to wiretap and check into emails and literally do whatever else they may deem necessary to investigate any possible terrorism that might be about to take place. —renee Smart

We need to have freedom of speech, but quit this fighting and bickering among our representatives in Congress; and by the way, Bring our troops Home. —Janet linehin

i do not really know that much about it, and i am not in favor of what i have heard and know about it. —Jewel Buhtz

the Patriot act came about from the aftermath of 9/11 and what it does is it allows the government to access any information that they think or feel may possibly be terrorist activity that might be going on or possibly about to happen. —tina Smith

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Artwork: Leatherback, Watercolor, Nancy Crawford “Rescue Me” is the August theme at the Fifth Avenue Art gallery. This is a members show that will bring awareness to animals in need of help. They will be highlighting three organizations, the Friends of Viera Wetlands, Florida Wildlife Hospital, and the Humane Society of South Brevard. Members will have art works that represent endangered, threatened, protected or simply animals in need or of concern. Visit with the artists as you peruse the artwork and enjoy light refreshments. The reception is free and open to the public. Afterward, continue your stroll down the street to enjoy dinner and other shops and galleries. The Fifth Avenue Art gallery, the premier member gallery in Brevard County, was established in 1975. It is artist owned and operated. The gallery is located in EgAD, the Eau gallie Arts District of Melbourne, across the street from the Foosaner Art Museum. SL

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As the dog days of summer approach, i’m beginning to settle in as my mother’s hAnC, with new adventures and new challenges every single day. As her housekeeper, i’ve cleaned and scrubbed things i couldn’t get around to during my short visits before moving here. As her activities director, i’ve encouraged her to leave her recliner and the little nest she’s built around it over the past three years since her last fall. even simple trips to a convenience store, since she stopped driving, provide daily interaction and new topics of discussion. in the month i have lived with her, i’ve noticed an increase in her appetite and family members have remarked they can see an improvement in her facial color and tone. probably the one thing she appreciates most is my companionship. the one thing i appreciate most is being able to continue working and remaining connected to you through the paper. stay cool, stay safe and stay in touch with those most important to you!

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“American Idol” is in the news with two of the show’s celebrity judges making plans to leave in order to pursue other career options. America’s Got Talent is another popular television show that showcases talented people from across our country, elevating some to stardom. Last fall, the Greater Palm Bay Senior Center took advantage of the reputation of these shows to create a unique fundraiser called Seniors Got Talent. More than 200 people paid to watch contestants amuse, entertain and dazzle them. The $1,800 raised from the show was used to help offset the cost of running the senior center, which is run by an allvolunteer staff. This year, GPBSC will begin accepting applications from talented seniors Aug. 16. There is no fee for competitors and anyone aged 50 or older may compete. Competitors need not be members of the center to apply. Winners will receive

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trophies and Senior Life will post photos of the winning acts in the following issue. Seniors Got Talent will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 at Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, which is located at 1250 Culver Dr. in Palm Bay. The admission will range from $5 to $8 per person. The admission fee provides more than an entertaining afternoon. An ice cream social is planned for the afternoon.

Coordinator Sylvia Fels said, “The deadline for accepting applications is Oct. 15. Auditions will be held sometime in October and we will hold two rehearsals. For more information or to receive an application to compete, call 321-5571395, email gpbsc-sylvia@hotmail.com or stop by the Senior Life office, at 7630 N. Wickham Road, Suite 105, in Viera, to pick one up. SL

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Consider the life of Major Joe Oblack. In 1984, looking for adventure, Oblack and his wife enrolled in a sailing school in England prior to buying a British boat. The Oblacks then proceeded to sail the Mediterranean, spending four summers there before embarking across the Atlantic to the West Indies, South America, Bermuda, the east coast of the United States and Nova Scotia. When the weather turned cool, the couple returned home to Dillon, Colo. to catch up with their skiing. Not bad for a high school dropout. It wasn’t always that easy. Oblack’s story officially began in 1934 at New York General Hospital. “My parents were poor but Senior life Photo hard-working,” Oblack said of his Joe and Ruth Oblack remain active in their retirement, with Joe mentoring students Italian-born father and his Italianwith his anti-dropout-from-school message. American mother. “There were a few books in the house, one radio and no adventure in a manner common to many become an officer. I was devastated.” phone, but there was plenty of love for He decided to hit the books to cona young man: he enlisted in the military. the family and for America.” The United States Air Force offered him quer that test. At the age of 15, Oblack decided to “Just when I thought I was ready, the B-29 gunnery school training and part ways with school for good. Not Air Force changed the rules,” he said. assigned him to a flight crew. surprisingly, the good jobs didn’t “They now required a college degree to “I loved being part of the crew, but I materialize. enter pilot training.” “I caddied, washed pots and pans in a really wanted to be a pilot,” he said. Determined to achieve his goal, Oblack’s timing was impeccable. Just bakery and did whatever odd jobs I Oblack eventually obtained his high two years later, the Air Force was could find, but I loved my new freeschool equivalency diploma, subsedom,” he said. “I had a few bucks in my campaigning for pilots. Oblack flunked quently enrolling in college courses. It the pilot test. pocket, enough to buy cigarettes and “It was just a test of math, algebra and was a long slog of night classes beer. My only problem was staying squeezed in during different Air Force other high school subjects,” he away from the truant officer.” assignments, but by 1962 at age 27, When the menial jobs became boring, explained. “The one semester of high Oblack had his bachelor’s degree. In the school I had wasn’t enough for me to the 17-year-old Oblack sought an

meantime, the Air Force again changed requirements. “They set the maximum age for starting pilot training at 26 ½,” he said. He couldn’t fly, but he was accepted into officer training school, commissioned a second lieutenant in 1963. The payoff was a long career as a supply and logistic officer before retiring as a major in 1976 and accepting employment with Lockheed in Iran and Northrop in Saudi Arabia. When sailing became a new passion, Oblack and his wife, Ruth, went to school and bought the boat. Passion eventually burns out for one reason or another, so the Oblacks sold their big boat to become snowbirds flitting around Florida before settling in Brevard in 2003, where Joe remains active with the Cape Canaveral Chapter of the Military Officers’ Association of America. The passion for sailing isn’t all over, either, since the Oblacks keep a small racing sailboat. “Living here is the closest thing to living in paradise,” he said. Oblack’s vicissitudes as a high school dropout have prompted him to mentor high school students at risk of quitting school. The United States Air Force Recruiting Squadron at Patrick Air Force Base recently filmed a video of Oblack to persuade students to earn their high school degree before joining the military. “At this time, it is very difficult for a dropout even with a GED to enlist in the Air Force,” Oblack said. SL

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The Food Truck Bazaar, an Orlando based attraction-on-wheels, features a fleet of food trucks serving a variety of cuisine. By maria Sonnenberg

Dinner and a movie take on a whole new meaning when Brevard County Parks and Recreation organizes the evening. To kick off its Movies in the Park series at Wickham Park, Parks and Recreation has invited The Food Truck Bazaar to join the action at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, at the park’s amphitheater, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne. The event includes a showing of Disney/Pixar’s “Up” on a 23-foot giant outdoor movie screen at dusk. The Food Truck Bazaar, an Orlando based attraction-onwheels, features a fleet of food trucks serving a variety of cuisine. “It’s Central Florida’s first traveling community dinner,” said Mark Baratelli of Producing LLC, the company that founded the concept in Orlando. A typical Food Truck Bazaar encompasses as many as 15 different food trucks selling everything from Portuguese cuisine to down-home barbecue. To test the waters at Wickham Park, the bazaar will be a mini-version with six food trucks scheduled to participate. The trucks roll in at 6 p.m. for the Wickham Park film program. Their appearance marks the premiere of the bazaar in Melbourne. Baratelli launched The Food Truck Bazaar in Orlando during the spring of 2011 after seeing similar events in New York and Miami. The bazaar quickly migrated to cities such as DeLand, Port Orange, Kissimmee, Mount Dora and New Smyrna Beach. The dishes are priced in the $6 to $10-range. According to Baratelli, football, not hot weather, hinders attendance. “We’ve found that people don’t mind eating in the heat, but when football season starts, we’ve discovered that our attendance drops,” he said. The Melbourne bazaar’s movie component is somewhat of an anomaly for these food-intensive events. “We don’t usually have any other entertainment associated with the bazaar,” Baratelli said. “It’s usually all about the food.” Admission to the Food Truck Bazaar/ “Up” event is free. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. For more information on Movies in the Park, call 321-637-5434. For more details on The Food Truck Bazaar, visit thedailycity.com.

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Here’s a trip from Brevard County that can be for one night or an extended trip. White Springs is located on the banks of the famous Suwannee River and the town is the center for outstanding outdoor activities. Start at the White Springs Nature and Heritage Center, located on the corner of Highway 136 and U.S. 41 in the town’s center. Here, you can obtain information, book reservations and arrange tours statewide. White Springs hosts the Wild Azalea Festival in March and the Fall Harvest Festival in November, as well as a number of other events and ranger programs. White Springs is located three miles east of I-75 at exit 439 at 10499 Spring St. Call the center at 386-397–4461. Admission is free. Not far from the Heritage Center is the world famous Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center, which honors the memory of composer Stephen Foster, who wrote “Old Folks at Home.” This park has an excellent museum and a 97bell carillon tower that plays Foster’s music during the day. The center also features a dedicated craft square, where you can watch live demonstrations. The park also hosts the annual Florida Folk Festival the last weekend in May. Special events and miles of trails winding through some of the most scenic areas of North Florida make this a must-see. During the Christmas

season, the entire area located at 11016 Touring Lillian Saunders Dr., the Town Route 41 is lavishly decorated. Call them at 386-397–2733. John I suggest you Trieste consider visiting the communities of Gainesville, Ocala and Weirsdale, all a short distance off I-75. My top pick in Gainesville is the Florida Museum of Natural History, one of the finest museums in the country, located on the University of Florida’s campus. Here, you’ll find the outstanding Butterfly Rainforest, with flowers and waterfalls as home to hundreds of living butterflies from around the world. Leave I–75 at exit 384 and drive to 34th St. and Hull Rd. Call 352-846–2000 for hours and entrance fees. Ocala is home to Florida’s Silver Springs. I recommend the narrated cruise in a glass bottom boat. Exit 352 on I-75, or call 352-236–2121 for details. Weirsdale is located just east of the Villages and is home for the outstanding Florida Carriage and Horse Museum, housing more than 170 restored carriages from all over the world. This is an American jewel and well worth the entry fee. Call 866-500–2237 for prices and details. Located on Route 42, east of Route 441. Always check your GPS or Florida map for detailed directions. SL

Awarding Bids Recently, a reader asked me a question by email about the way his board makes decisions on awarding bids. There are several ways a board can award a bid. If it is an item that is part of the association’s approved budget, the board designates a person or committee to obtain and award bids. Once the budget is approved by the board, it may not be necessary for them to be directly involved. Another possibility is what I call an enabling motion, something that is very common in government. The board generally knows a ballpark price for the desired item or service. The board would pass a motion enabling a designee to make the purchase with a “not to exceed” price. The board may establish ongoing policies regarding purchases depending on the amount of a purchase. For example, purchases under $1,000 would require only one bid, under $5,000 two bids, and anything over $5,000 would require three bids, etc. Occasionally, an association may only

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be able to find one or Association fewer vendors than policy stipulates. Living When this happens, I would recommend By Frank that the board make Kneiser, the final decision and not an appointee CMCA, AMS, PCAM or committee. Your association is a corporation and standard business practices should apply to the bidding process. If your association has accountants or auditors, they can make suggestions on policies and procedures that will pass their muster. This has been just a basic generalization to the bid authorization process. Hopefully, this stimulates ideas that may be useful to your association. 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

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Breaking routines Are you bored with your daily routine? Each day may seem like the same old thing with daily habits from years gone by. We shower, brush, eat breakfast, read the newspaper, and on and on. One senior laments when waking up, “What am I going to do today?” Another prays, “Thank you, God for the opportunities of a new day!” People who live a long life change daily patterns, break their habits and break routines. They look for new adventures. They find joy and purpose in every task. Each individual creates a unique daily road map. What we do with the 24 hours in a day, during the week, in a month, in a year or in decades contributes to our longevity. In Florida, we observe the seasonal migrations. Seniors head north for the summer. They go to the mountains of North Carolina or far north to Maine, Idaho or other areas. There are the snowbirds who escape the northern winters and find comfort in the north during the summer. Breaking routines adds a sense of adventure and change of pace. After many years, some older seniors find comfort in staying put without migrating. The adage “Life is short; eat dessert first,” can have benefits for those who

have grown tired of Challenges the same old of Living to routines of life. Repetition—the Age 100 doing over and over what is necessary or thought to be Ed needed—can be Baranowski modified and changed. People who revitalize and re-energize their lives tend to live a long life. Reinvent, try new things, and expand your horizons. Look at all of the opportunities to break routines in the monthly editions of Senior Life newspaper. Check the event calendars. Some seniors have refired their lives instead of becoming retired. They enroll in educational programs, begin reading new authors, try new hobbies, volunteer with different organizations and try new activities. The balanced life approach works well for some people. Others focus on a special area of interest and put all of their energy into new projects and activities. Yes, you can “teach an old dog new tricks.” In addition to asking “What is my purpose in life?” ask “What would I like to do that I have never done before?” Start today by breaking the routine and enjoy a long life. Baranowski is president of Topics Unlimited, a Melbourne-based education, seminar and consulting company. He can be reached at topicsed@aol.com. SL

Medicare Savings I am on Medicare, with no additional coverage; I handle the Part B, 20 percent I’m responsible for, myself. However, you may want to research this also. Years of living in Brevard, doctors have always sent me to the local hospital outpatient clinic. The first time it happened I was surprised when I got the Medicare statement showing that my portion was more than 20 percent. This was not hospitalization — walk in, test, walk out. I questioned it. When Medicare responded four months later, I had forgotten what it was all about and let it ride. Fortunately this only happened twice since, thanks to good health, so I paid that larger amount each time thinking maybe it was Part A, not B. Recently a doctor sent me for an ultrasound with a choice: out-patient or imaging center. I thought this was something new and chose imaging center. The smile on my face was something, when my payment was exactly 20 percent! The following week another doctor sent me for another type of test. Because the form used had the hospital’s name printed on it, I foolishly thought I had to go there. I got suspicious too late to change, so I made a copy of the form for myself. When I arrived at the

outpatient center I was told my portion would be $176. The test was done. The next day I took my Lucy copy to the imaging Kline center I’d used previously. I asked two questions: do you do this test and how much would it cost me? The young lady read it carefully and said, “Yes we do and I’ll go back to our insurance department to get your answer.” She returned and on my paper was a sticker reading: “$424.70, 20 percent = $84.94.” I’d paid more than twice as much as an outpatient. When my Medicare form arrived, I saw they paid the hospital $371.01 of $548.25 allowed. The hospital tried to charge $11,992. I will never return to the hospital outpatient clinic unless something is needed that is not done elsewhere. For those who have other coverage, your insurance company is over-paying the same way, even if you are not personally paying it. I wonder what would happen to insurance rates if all these co-pays suddenly got lower. Does this apply to other types of insurance? You’ll have to check with your own coverage companies.

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temple. I have encountered that kind of prejudice in my cantor’s role as well.’’ Regina Jones of Berlin, Germany became the first woman to be ordained a rabbi in 1935. Sally Priesand was the first female in the United States to be ordained a rabbi in Reform Judaism in 1972. While serving as the spiritual leader at a Jacksonville synagogue in 1995, Hickman dealt well with a stressful situation and knew she could become a rabbi. “Both rabbis left the synagogue without a chance to hire someone before the high holy days,’’ said Hickman, whose husband, Ray, was the vice president and general manager of public radio station WJCT at the time. “Instead of falling apart, I thrived and I grew. I loved it and knew that I needed to set a goal for myself.’’ The couple’s daughter, Jennifer Hickman, is studying at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Another daughter, Gabrielle Chuchro, is married to Rob Chuchro, who is a Navy Seal. Florida has become home for the native New Yorker. SL

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Rabbi Patricia Ernest Hickman still misses her mother. That will never change— even 1 1/2 years after Shirley Ernest’s death. A promise that eventually was fulfilled makes it easier. On June 21 at the Free Synagogue of Flushing in New York, Hickman was ordained a rabbi. She already was the cantor and spiritual leader at Temple Israel in Viera. “Before my mother died, she said to me, ‘Will you become a rabbi?’ I told her, ‘Yes, mom, I promise.’ I never imagined it when I was child growing up with my dad (Charles) and mom.’’ If not for the age of the internet, Hickman likely never would have become one of the estimated 1,000 female rabbis. She would have had to leave Florida to complete her studies. “That was the biggest obstacle,’’ said Hickman, who has served at Temple Israel for the past nine years. “I wasn’t living in a city with a seminary. I was able to find another way — a seminary without walls. I couldn’t leave and I didn’t want to leave with my mother ill.’’ The Rabbinical Academy, which is based in the suburb of Queens in New York City, accepted her application for the two-year program. Her years of devoted service as a spiritual leader at synagogues in Livingston, N.J., Jacksonville, Maryland and locally at Temple Israel made her a perfect candidate when combined with her academic background. The 60-year-old Hickman received her bachelor’s degree in 1973 from the Manhattan School of Music and earned her master’s degree in Sacred Music from Hebrew Union College in 1989. “I had to send in sermons, proof of classes that I had taught in religion, the curriculum and a wealth of things that I had saved,’’ said Hickman, who lives in Satellite Beach with her husband Ray and their five cats. “I never stopped—there was always something to learn. I want to learn to teach to others and continue the chain of tradition.’’ “I already had the foundation; they could look at the record and see what I was doing here. The program was tailored specifically for our further work and studies. I studied Jewish philosophy and advanced works in Hebrew. I translated Hebrew texts and works with the Talmud as well.’’ Temple Israel will be bolstered as Hickman makes the transition from cantor to rabbi. “I want to do as much teaching as my schedule will allow,’’ said Hickman, who grew up in Oceanside, N.Y. on Long Island. “I’m more passionate now. I want to continue my interfaith work and be a positive force in the community. I see myself as a leader of causes.’’ Some fights will be more worthy than others. As a woman rabbi, Hickman knows there will be some who never will accept her advanced role. “I know (the concept of women rabbis) still bothers some of the more traditional orthodox believers,’’ Hickman said. “The people here have been accepting, but others might prefer to go to another

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the sun is nowhere to be seen when people start lining up outside telecommunications Support Services off Sarno rd. in Melbourne on the second Saturday of the month. that’s the day that Space coast Kibble Kitchen distributes 6,000 pounds of pet food to individuals and families struggling to keep their pets fed during the recession. “We don’t distribute until 9:30, but people will get in line at 4 or 5 o’clock in the morning,” Kibble Kitchen co-founder terry May said. “Most months, we have to turn people away.” May and her cousin, Susan Fritz, started the pet food bank in 2010 after seeing the number of animals being Senior life Terry May surrendered to local shelters Above: Devoted pet owners line up hours before the Space Coast Kibble Kitchen because their owners no longer opens so they might be able to feed their furry family members, despite empty wallets. had enough money to feed Below: Even those without homes of their own can keep their beloved pets well-fed, them. thanks to donations of food that are then given out at the Space Coast Kibble Kitchen. “We saw how overwhelmed our local shelters were and we found out that one of the serve as drop-off points for primary reasons people surren- donations of pet food to be der their pets is because they picked up by volunteers. had reached a point where Every month, all the pet they had to choose between food is given away, with no feeding their children or their more than 50 pounds per pets,” May said. “We also family, regardless of the realized how difficult it is for number of pets and the shelters to find homes for process begins anew. these animals and how most recipients are asked to of them end up being provide proof of disability or euthanized.” unemployment. in July, May was recognized “they are very, very by Honor America for the grateful,” May said. “Some work of Space coast Kibble of them are homeless Kitchen. the Brevard pet food veterans. they’re down and bank has served as a model for out living in the woods with similar organizations around their dogs.” the country. An all-volunteer Donations to Space coast charity, Space coast Kibble Kibble Kitchen are taxKitchen has no administrative deductible. Donate online at costs. pacecoastkibblekitchen.com “Every penny that is or mail checks to Space donated goes toward pet coast Kibble Kitchen, food,” May said. P.o. Box 411353, three Brevard Petco stores Melbourne, Fl 32941. SL

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other cultures,” Fleming said. “the church members recently raised another $1,800 for more stoves.” the members also took clothing, medicine, shoes, books and knapsacks filled with hygiene products. Marge Schmidt has visited guatemala twice. She said that she is touched by the friendliness of the residents and the gratitude they have for what Americans would see as so little. “Most families are so proud and want to show you their humble homes.” church for the Beach meets at 9:30 a.m. Sundays at Doubles, 1194 Yacht club Blvd., indian Harbor Beach. For information, contact Pastor Jim caple at 321-266-5291. SL Senior life Photo

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Dear Gramma Dear Gramma: My granddaughter is old enough to vote but says she won’t because of her political viewpoints. She’s been influenced by teachers and others and I constantly have to correct falsehoods they’ve told her. I believe our voting rights are important to all of us and should be exercised. What should I do? —Grampa

week, but the Palm Bay Old Bastards prefer to meet the last Sunday of Old Bastard isIn 1977 cultural and music legend Elvis Presley died at his family the month. etizing. Startestate, Graceland. This left his daughter, Lisa Marie, with much to work “We keep bookwork to a minimum,â€? camaraderie,through after the grieving subsided—including escaping her iconic said Bill Hinkel, Archbastard for the political incorPatrick group. dad’s shadow to forge her own identity and making sure her children— n of disregard Some groups do charitable projects, the grandchildren of The King of Rock and Roll—could do the same. nd a $10 life- Like her father, Lisa Marie is passionate about music, and after years while others prefer to sit back and mbership card enjoy life. 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Bob Olson, John Abber and Joe Romanoski. passed away in Louis Sarro, messages. orgotten as Lisa Marie’s older children appreciate their grandfather’s iconic Gramma status. in Riley, who is a model and actress with four movies being wide carry on “I can do anything I the life of an Old Bastard. year, nobody made “this huge thingâ€? ElvisHutchinbeing CAREGIVERS FOR SENIORS, INC. bonhomie.released this Holly Fox Vellekoop, MSN, is want,â€?ofjoked “Jokes aresays a big part,â€? said Olson. Keeping Seniors Independent her grandfather. Benjamin, who has the same sultry look as Elvis, is of an Old the author of “How to Help “You spend a lot of time laughing, which son. “We have lots in the footsteps his grandfather and mother. In he mannerfollowing When Parents Grieveâ€? and fun.â€? 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Long-term care education is a continued effort to protect rights By angela Smith

When people hear the words, “long-term care,” more often than not, they think of a senior citizen residing in a nursing home with a loss of their legal rights. However, programs throughout the country, state and county are continually trying to change that by educating seniors and their loved ones that while long-term care may be needed, their legal rights don’t simply slip away. “The most frequent question we get asked is about a person’s rights when they go into a long-term care facility,” Bryan Morgan of the Central Florida Ombudsman office said. The ombudsman program was enacted in 1987 in response to growing concerns about long-term care. The program is comprised of state-certified volunteers trained to investigate and resolve problems for residents in facilities. “We want people to know, while they may be going into a long-term care facility, it doesn’t mean they leave their rights behind,” Morgan said. “The most common complaint we receive is about respected rights and medication management. So we try to go in and find out what’s going on and improve the situation.” However, long-term care isn’t only for the older generation, it also includes others who have possibly suffered an illness, injury or those born with a disability and protecting their legal rights is just as important, according to officials. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, 63

percent of the long-term care patients are elderly, with the remaining 37 percent younger than 65, which means a great deal for Suntree business owner, Catherine Rowlands of Total Long-Term Care Consultant Services. She readies local families for the present and future who often ask when to start planning for long-term care and how to continue to preserve legal rights once care begins. “The problem right now is that long-term care becomes a crises and people tend to forget to ask the right questions and get the information they need,” Rowlands said. Rowlands said she believes planning should begin at the age of 50. “So they may sign a contract at a facility they may later find has deficiencies and not really understand what the contract included or how to break it.” With 30 years of experience in long-term care, Rowlands believes legal rights and general concerns and practices have come a long way from what they were, but there are still questions most don’t think about. “I think what’s happened over time is that people are beginning to realize many things about long-term care and that people are living longer nowadays,” Rowlands said. “There are programs intact like the ombudsman that people can turn to for legal questions; that there’re different types of long-term care and there’s insurance you can purchase now to help pay for future care, as it’s costly—but most importantly, that planning is key and to not wait until mom or dad is in the hospital.” SL

Hospice of St. Francis provides Compassionate, Professional Care for our patients... and Support for Loved Ones. Hospice of St. Francis offers these programs and services at no cost to loved ones and all Brevard County residents. • Adult Bereavement Program • North Star, Children’s Grief Support Program • Caregiver Education and Resource Program • Pet Therapy Program • Volunteer Training and Assignment Program Please call or visit our website to learn more about the programs and services we offer.

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Catherine Rowlands, owner of Total Long-Term Care Consultant Services, displays key information booklets about long-term care at her Suntree office. She and her staff of 14 prepare and educate families for long-term care and how to protect their legal rights.

Long-term care bill of rights: The U.S. government requires all residents of long-term care facilities have the same civil and legal rights as all U.S. citizens. Federal law also has a basic set of resident’s rights. These rights may vary according to the type of facility. The most common patient rights are: • The right to communicate with whomever you choose. The facility cannot limit guests or refuse to allow anyone to meet and/or communicate with a patient. • The right to participate in your plan of care. • The right to decide on your plan of care. This includes the right to refuse any medication or medical procedure. The facility can’t force a patient to have a medical procedure or give unauthorized medications. • The right to information regarding the facility. • The right to privacy and respect. This includes the right to keep medical records private and be provided with a copy upon request. Patients have the right to be treated at all times and by all members of staff with dignity and respect. • The right to organize and participate in resident meetings. • The right to use personal possessions. • The right not to work at the facility. • The right to manage your own financial affairs or choose a representative to act on your behalf. • The right to monetary funds upon request. • The right to be free of restraints, either physical or medication-based. • The right to a refund of any unused funds upon leaving the facility. • The right to remain in the facility unless very stringent and specific criteria are met. A long term care facility can’t simply make a patient leave without due cause. Any patient to be discharged or transferred to another facility must receive notice.

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Biplane ride is the thrill of a lifetime for Connecticut woman For Connecticut resident Sue French, the recent trip on the biplane at Titusville’s Warbird Air Museum was both incredible fun and a poignant way to reconnect with her late father. She traveled to Brevard to fly on the red, white and blue Lady Liberty, a 70-year-old Corsair Waco N30169 aircraft used to train pilots during World War II. The biplane has been restored to pristine condition by Florida Biplanes, a Brevard-based company that offers sightseeing tours aboard vintage aircraft. Active with the Connecticut Air and Space Center, French learned from fellow airplane buffs that the Lady Liberty had been used to train Army and Navy cadets in 1931 at Turners Falls, Mass., where her father, experimental pilot John French, had worked as a civilian with the War Training Service. John French passed away in 1975, but he left detailed pilot logbooks that included references to Lady Liberty in its former life. “He flew that specific plane, nine times, to train pilots,” French said. The opportunity to ride the same plane her father had touched so many,

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Sue French flies for the first time with biplane pilot Steve Nesbitt, owner of Florida Biplanes (who is helping French with her helmet). many years ago, was the stuff of dreams for French, a school bus driver. Together with her son, financial manager Ken Criscione, she set out on the journey of a lifetime from Connecticut to Florida. “It was such a thrill to be in that plane, to sit where my father sat,” French said. Biplane pilot Steve Nesbitt provided French with the leather flying helmet popular with pilots of her father’s era. He obliged her with stunts that included loops and barrel rolls. “I was laughing and I was crying at the same time,” French said. ”I felt so close to my dad on that plane.” Florida Biplanes operates sightseeing trips to the Kennedy Space Center with the Lady Liberty. A sister biplane flies from Merritt Island Airport for unforgettable trips above the shoreline, the Port and the St. Johns River. Keeping company with the Merritt Island biplane is the newest addition to the company’s fleet, a restored MASH-era helicopter. For more information, call 321-392-4125. “I’ll never forget this day,” French said. “It is so wonderful to keep history alive with these planes.” SL

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A Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract. The benefit information provided herein is a brief summary, not a comprehensive description of benefits. For more information contact the plan. Benefits, formulary, pharmacy network, premium and/or co-payments/co-insurance may change on January 1, 2013. A sales person will be present with information and applications. HMO and HMO-POS plans will be discussed. For accommodation of persons with special needs at sales meetings call toll free 1.800.716.7737 (TDD/TTY relay 1.800.955.8771), 7 days a week, 8 am to 8 pm*. H1099_EL2926 File and Use 06042012

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