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SINCE 1980 — VolUME 34 • NUMBER 8

PROJECT SUGAR: The Relationship Between Diabetes and Obesity

By Mary Gynn Obesity

ADULT DAY PROGRAMS

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The American Medical Association has recently defined obesity as a disease.

According to Dr. Caroline Apovian, M.D. and Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at Boston University School of Medicine, research in rodents has shown that a high-fat diet causes inflammation in the brain’s energy regulation center. This inflammation prevents the brain from detecting how much fat is stored and results in overeating. Sugar is suspected of being the main culprit causing inflammation in the hypothalamus (the energy regulation center in the brain).

Our Reward Circuits

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Ivan de Araujo, D.Phil. and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine, revealed that consumption of sugar and fat interact strongly with our “reward circuits” and our motivated behaviors. The energy from sugar produces dopamine, which is released in the brain, independent of taste, and is involved in all types of motivated behaviors and our reward systems.

The Problem

According to Apovian, lifestyle intervention alone is inade-

quate to produce and maintain weight loss, because eating processed foods seems to disrupt the signaling pathways early in life. Because 80 percent of people with diabetes are overweight or obese, this is a grave concern. In the United States alone, 99 million people are obese and 24 million have diabetes.

Diabetes and Weight Loss The disease of diabetes and accompanying obesity have potentially devastating consequences, such as blindness, kidney failure, amputations, high See DIABETES, Page 27

Communicating Meaningfully When Dementia Enters a Relationship Meaningful communication is what separates friends from strangers and family from acquaintances. It is how we build the important relationships in our lives. It can be difficult to achieve—and when dementia enters the relationship, the difficulties multiply. The effects of cognitive decline create feelings of frustration and isolation, and decrease an individual’s ability to cope with stressful situations.

Because of these dramatic changes, individuals with dementia are often unable to communicate their feelings of boredom or loneliness effectively. Instead, these feelings are expressed through difficult behaviors such as anxiety, physical aggression and hoarding. For the caregiver, who is witnessing this decline, the situation is incredibly painful. The difficult behaviors and apparent unreasonableness of loved ones increase caregiver stress. Intellectually, caregivers might recognize these as results of the disease, but emotionally, these can be very difficult to understand and accept.

As a result, caregivers can lash out verbally or physically at loved ones. High stress levels can even cause caregivers to cope by withdrawing, leading to neglect. Needless to say, having meaningful communication See DEMENTIA, Page 27

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Health Roundup

Take Steps to Better Manage Your Heartburn is one of the most common reasons people visit their doctors. If you suffer from a burning feeling in your chest or throat, experts recommend preparing for your next doctor’s appointment by learning more about heartburn and what you can do to manage the condition.

“Physicians often use upper endoscopy to diagnose and manage gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD,” said Dr. Molly Cooke, president of the American College of Physicians (ACP). “But this is not an appropriate first step for patients with typical heartburn.”

The ACP advises against upper endoscopy for heartburn unless other serious symptoms are present. According to the ACP’s recommendations, it can be an expensive test that doesn’t necessarily improve the health of patients, exposes patients to preventable harms and can lead to unnecessary interventions down the line.

“For those whose heartburn is accompanied by difficult or painful swallowing, bleeding, anemia, weight loss, solid food sticking in the esophagus or recurrent vomiting, an upper endoscopy is appropriate,” Cooke said.

Sensible diagnosis is just part of the equation. Prevention and management of the condition are important as well. The ACP recommends the following steps to help relieve occasional heartburn as well as GERD: •

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production is warranted in most patients with typical GERD symptoms such as heartburn or regurgitation.

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If symptoms don’t improve after two to four weeks, ask your doctor about taking Make lifestyle changes. Lose excess weight, stop smoking, eat smaller meals, two doses daily. don’t lie down for several hours after eating, wear loose-fitting clothes and Free online resources can help you discover the best treatment for you. For exlimit how much alcohol you consume. Resist foods and beverages that can ample, you can visit www.CRBestBuyDrugs.org and click on “heartburn” for a free trigger your heartburn, such as chocolate, peppermint, coffee (with or drug report on PPIs. without caffeine), garlic, onions and fried, spicy, fatty or tomato-rich food.

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Friends: Could They Be the Key to a Long Life?

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There is no doubt: As we age, our friendships dwindle. From losing friends to disagreements, losing friends to divorce or death, friends we have had for many years are no longer with us. Too often, friendships we thought would last a lifetime are cut short because one offended the other or, in the immortal words of BJ Thomas, “Somebody Done Somebody Wrong.” And, in the end, one walked away slighted and just could not find it in their heart to forgive the other. Or, maybe the offender did not take the offense seriously.

In my three-plus years hosting our radio show, I have come to learn more from experts than I ever thought was possible. And this is exactly what I want to talk about this month. Friends: how important they are and how to keep them.

First: How important are they? Well, studies are showing time and time again that if you want to live a long and HAPPY life, friendships are really the key. A new study reveals that people who don’t have strong social relationships are 50 percent less likely to survive at any given time than those who do. So, consider breaking your leg or having a health incident. Those who have regular visitors, things to look forward to and a reason to heal (it makes sense) will fare better than those who are shut-ins and have no visitors. So, building those strong social relationships will not only make your days happier—it is now proven that they will make your time on Earth more plentiful.

Second: How do we keep our friendships when all of us will suffer, at one point or another, from foot-in-mouth disease? And let’s be honest: It is easier keeping our current friends than making new ones. This may be simpler than you realize. Most people feel that an apology should suffice when we injure our friend’s feelings, but that is only one part of the equation. I always remember my mother telling me, “Make that apology to your brother sincere,” which, of course, is step two. But the final step, from actual research, seems to be the most important. Do something to make up for the slight. Most people can do steps one and two, but it seems that step three is the most critical in keeping your closest friends your closest friends. Remember that you must find the gesture that they feel is valued for the slight. Too often it is what we feel we should do or give, and that is not what the offended had in mind.

So, in the end, it really comes down to close family or friendships that truly do give us the will to live.

So, the next time you think that visit to a sick friend or family member doesn’t matter, it really could make the difference in that person being a part of your life for many years to come.

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A Thought on August

When I’m in the North, the last month of summer always makes me nostalgic. Even when the days blaze fiercely in a haze of golden light, it seems as though the sun itself knows that the time for long blue nights and chilly evenings is just around the corner. It shines with all its might to hold on to the halcyon memory of summer past.

Of course, in Florida, August is a time of hairstyle-wrecking humidity and unforgiving heat, looking forward to months of the same. But as I sit in a small Canadian garden catching the last of the afternoon light, the faintest premonition of fall hangs in the air.

It reminds me to stop, feel the warmth on my face and thank God for the present moment that’s been given me to live. All our summers are gifts: time to relax, enjoy, expand and prepare for the seasons of hardship and pain that will come to each of us in turn.

Whether you’re in Canada or Florida or somewhere in between, I wish you a blessed and peaceful August.

“Wherever you are, be all there.” --Jim Elliot

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From “Rusty” Talk about a downer—the July issue’s “From the Publisher” led me to the Scotch bottle real quick.

Talk about a “band of thieves”—it’s pinpointed (and not with a maybe) to Tallahassee.

— Dulce bellum inexpertis.

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ADVICE FOR CAREGIVERS

Adult Day Programs Today there are more than 6,000 adult day programs nationwide, yet they remain fairly unknown to both healthcare professionals and non-medical persons.

Adult day programs were developed to provide a different level of care to adults with disabilities or mental illness, as well as to the senior isolated at home, most likely with a chronic illness such as dementia (Alzheimer’s), congestive heart failure, COPD or diabetes, to name a few.

Adult day programs allow for the individual to age in place in his or her own home. With 10,000 people turning 65 years old every day until 2030 (the “silver tsunami”), an adult day program is essential for the community at large due to the rising costs associated with long term care. Adult day programs are the least costly method of care currently available. Yet they are hardly recognized by healthcare providers, community case managers, home health companies, ALFs or skilled nursing homes. Adult day programs can even delay or prevent ALF or nursing home placement.

Adult day programs, such as those offered by Adult Care and Respite, offer person-centered care that focuses on the participant’s strengths, abilities and likes. Programs do not focus on what the person is incapable of doing! One’s care provider should have activities for the individual as well as for the group. The staff ratio here in Florida is one licensed or certified staff member for every six participants, unless the center is a specialized medical model day program, in which case the ratio for care is one licensed or certified staff member per five participants.

Some things to ask when choosing an adult day program include:

• What are the hours of operation?

• What are the costs associated with the program?

By Gavin J. Hopkins, RN

• Do you provide transportation or do you help arrange transportation?

• What food and beverages are served? Are they included in the price?

• Is the menu developed by a registered dietician?

• When can I tour the center?

• What activities are offered? Do they include field trips?

• What health, wellness and nutrition programs are offered?

• Is a registered nurse present at all times?

• Are medications managed and administered?

• Is the environment safe, and

what measures are used to ensure a client’s safety?

• What is done for socialization of clients?

• Do you offer sensory stimulation?

• Do you have an inter-generational program?

• What is the visitor policy?

• Do you offer caregiver support groups?

Once you have gathered all the information and have had all your questions answered, ask to be given a tour of the facility and talk to some of the participants (if possible), and get their feedback on what they enjoy and what they dislike about the center. You will feel better knowing what type of day program you and your loved one can expect when you choose the center that is right for you.

Above all, imagine the relief you will gain by knowing you are able to drop your loved one off at a place that keeps the person engaged in daily life, provides food and fluids, provides onsite nursing care, has multiple activities for the person to have fun, and above all, keeps your loved one living life.

Many times, people feel they are doing their loved

ones a favor by keeping them home by themselves.

In all actuality, that is one of the worse things one can do. Humans need to be stimulated and engaged. If not, depression may very well take over.

Sitting at home alone does not help with that and can actually lead to a decrease in cognition and the formation of secondary diseases/illnesses, as well as further isolation from living and an increased chance for depression.

If you are at the crossroads trying to figure out what to do with your loved one, don’t forget to try an adult day program. You could very well find the answers you were looking for.

Next month, please join me as I discuss activities of a day program. What kinds of activities are offered? Who develops the center’s activity program?

Gavin Hopkins, RN, is president of Adult Care and Respite, Inc. in St. Petersburg, Fla., where he helps adults to remain active participants in life.

Visit www.adultcareandrespite.com to learn more.

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opinion

Ok, So I Wear Men’s Clothes

I’m not a crossdresser, but I think I may understand the exhilaration, especially when I don a pair of men’s casual shorts or snug up a pair of men’s sneakers. I’ll explain in a moment.

Fortunately, over the years, men’s and women’s fashions have underdone change, but I think men still have the advantage when it comes to certain articles of clothing. Take shoes, for example. I hate women’s dress shoes—every last one of them. I want a shoe that will accommodate more than three toes. What man in his right mind would deliberately buy a pair of shoes that only housed his big toe (think stilettos)?

Let’s face it: Shoe manufacturers cater to a woman’s desire to have narrow feet. Whenever I go to a shoe store and pull down a shoebox that says “Wide Width,” other women look at me as if I am buying a double-wide mobile home.

God bless their soles; that’s all I can say.

In the meantime, I’m sticking with men’s sneakers, which are ALL wide-width and which accommodate not only all five toes, but a bunion or two besides. Plus, with men’s sneakers, I can boast that I wear size 7 or 8 instead of size 11.

Without a doubt, men’s shoes have a toehold on comfort. Don’t believe me?

Watch how differently men’s and women’s shoes are depicted in TV commercials.

With Air Jordans, you can sprint from one end of a basketball court to the other in two strides, leap from tall buildings in a single bound or jump all the way to Mars. Heidi Klum, on the other hand, holds a woman’s shoe that turns into a nasty dragon—which needs taming if you want to experience comfortable wear. For me, men’s shoes are a “shoe-in.”

By Jean Mlincek

Let’s talk about slacks and shorts. I don’t believe women’s slacks validated the saying, “We all put our pants on the same way,” until the mid-to-late 20th century, when the zipper finally made its way to the front. Come on, folks! Can you picture John Wayne zipping up his dungarees…in the back? Yep, all you dudes out there, we women used to have to reach back with both arms to zip up, unless we had a ladyin-waiting who could do it for us. Heaven forbid if you got a string caught back there back then. Oh, yes, there were some slacks/shorts with the zipper at the side, but that was only a trifle better than having it at the back. I always felt like I was unzipping for an appendectomy when the zipper was on the side.

Enough about zippers. Now I want to talk pockets. They are the reason I like wearing men’s casual shorts, at least for gardening. Men’s shorts have wonderfully deep pockets. Put your hand into one and your arm disappears to your elbow, whereas the pockets on women’s shorts “might” be thumb-deep with a slit into which only a credit card could fit. Plus the length of men’s shorts guarantees no one sees two melons in your garden when you bend over—if you know what I mean.

Another great thing about men’s shorts, particularly if you are a gardener, is that most come in earth hues: forest green, khaki, brown. Who wants hot pink shorts for working in the dirt, unless you want a flamingo to feel comfortable around you?

Some of my female friends are aghast at my preference for men’s shorts and sneakers, but hey, I’m not into wingtips or boxers. Yet. Jean Mlincek is a freelance writer who resides in St. Petersburg, Fla.

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Keeping Company With Yourself T h e technical term for communicating with oneself is intrapersonal communication. Those who are turned off by being alone complain of being sick of having their own words bouncing around in their skulls and that the silence is deafening. Those who enjoy being alone are relieved not to have someone telling them what to do or where to go or bending their ears with meaningless prattle.

Despite our being considered social animals by psychologists, a substantial portion of the world’s population prefers solitude. They claim it provides a perfect climate for concentration and creativity. Breakthrough innovations in science and the fine arts were created in solitude. The mind seems to appreciate time to sit down with a glass of wine, read a good book, listen to beautiful music or write a consoling letter to a sick friend.

A convincing argument can be made for or against people who enjoy their own company. In either case, their choice must provide them with physical and mental tranquility.

When you are alone with yourself, apart from any external noise, silence is your only companion. Monks who take a vow of silence claim that it enables them to experience a spiritual sense of

By Professor Abné M. Eisenberg

self that can be gained by no other means. Most of us, in this intrusive technological age, never experience that inner peace. The only escape is to a deserted island or a secluded mountaintop.

There is, however, one alternative: your inner self.

On the surface, keeping company with oneself sounds easy. You simply seclude yourself and say, “Whew, now there is only me, myself and I.” Yet who am I? Do I like myself? What am I really like?

How you answer these questions, if done honestly, will paint a psychological self-portrait with which you must now live.

Countless self-searching individuals have made this journey and failed. Their self-images are often illusions or wishful thinking. To successfully find someone with whom you would enjoy keeping company, you must find the answer in your own mind.

“If you try to view yourself through the lenses that others offer you, all you will see are distortions; your own light and beauty will become blurred, awkward and ugly. Your sense of inner beauty has to remain a very private thing.” –John O’Donohue

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Tippi Hedren Talks “Marnie” at 50 and More Released in

By Nick Thomas the summer of 1964, “Marnie” wasn’t a typical Alfred Hitchcock thriller. While a moderate success at the box office, some critics panned the eponymous psychological mystery at the time.

“People didn’t understand the film when it first came out,” said Tippi Hedren, who starred as Marnie, a disturbed woman, compulsive liar and thief with a resolute disdain for men. “Something really bad happened in Marnie’s childhood. Critics look at ‘Marnie’ entirely differently today, now that we understand more about how an early traumatic experience can manifest itself later in adult life. The story was really ahead of its time.”

Hedren, who turned 84 in January, went to great lengths to prepare for the role. “I read the novel the film was based on over and over, spoke with author Winston Graham and consulted psychologists and psychiatrists in order to understand the character.”

Although Hedren embraced the role, her cold, man-hating character had little interest in embracing costar Sean Connery.

“The man was absolutely gorgeous,” said Hedren of Connery, who was fresh off the success of his first James Bond role in “Dr. No.” “I asked Hitch, how could I play a character who wasn’t attracted to one of the sexiest men alive?”

His response, Hedren said of Connery, was typical Hitchcock: “It’s called acting, my dear.”

Hedren’s acting skills were also evident in one scene where she appears to confidently gallop across the countryside on horseback. In fact, she was perilously

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staged atop a 17-hands-high horse trotting on a large treadmill.

“It was horribly dangerous—a horse on a treadmill! If he had tripped, I would have gone flying off,” Hedren said.

“Hitchcock made me do such dangerous things, I’m amazed I’m still alive!”

The experience was reminiscent of Hedren’s previous movie, “The Birds,” a year earlier—her debut in feature films, also directed by Hitchcock. In the final brutal bird attack scene, Hedren was secured in a cage and mauled by ravens and gulls.

“All through production, I was told that scene would be done with mechanical birds,” Hedren said. “It was only on the morning of filming that the assistant director told me they would use real animals. For five days, the bird handlers hurled the birds at me.”

Unlike Marnie, whose life was shattered by an early trauma, Hedren’s Hollywood wildlife encounters propelled her into animal activism, especially after

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In the past it wasn’t uncommon for people with brain tumors to undergo successful surgery, but many faced the daunting challenge of living with deficits in speech, vision or mobility as an unfortunate, but unavoidable complication of treatment.

Now, a minimally invasive, hightech surgical technology called Visualase is dramatically changing the odds for those patients, says Arnold Etame, M.D., Ph.D., a neurological surgeon and scientist who is spearheading the technique at Moffitt Cancer Center.

Moffitt is the first institution in the Tampa Bay area to advance this technology for brain cancer.

Visualase eliminates the potential for patients to awaken from surgery not knowing whether they face serious complications. It also dramatically reduces recovery time, and most patients can go home the day after surgery – an almost unheard of prospect just a few years ago.

Lasers Make the Difference For decades, the gold standard for brain cancer treatment has been open craniotomy, in which a piece of the skull is removed to reach the brain tumor, or radiation therapy, which in many cases treats the whole brain and can harm healthy tissue.

Chemotherapy, a treatment option for many cancers, has been difficult to administer to patients with brain cancer due to the blood-brain barrier.

This protective barrier prevents drugs or other unwanted substances from reaching and harming sensitive brain tissue.

Visualase works with laser light-induced thermal energy. “Using the laser allows us to avoid the many complications associated with a traditional craniotomy or radiation,” says Dr. Etame.

“It greatly enhances the safety for patients.”

The minimally invasive neurosurgery procedure can reach tiny brain tumors less than two centimeters that are lodged deep inside the brain. In the past such tumors were nearly impossible to reach without causing some damage or disruption to areas of the brain that perform critical functions necessary for everyday life.

“Visualase is giving us a new option for treating brain tumors that we might have previously thought of as inoperable. It is giving patients new hope,” says Dr. Etame.

How It Works Top: Tippi Hedren. Above: Alfred Hitchcock and Tippi Hedren working on a scene of “Marnie.”

Visualase targets the malignant cells with a narrow beam of laser light.

The laser heats up or “ablates” the cancer cells, destroying their blood supply and killing the tumor without the need to remove it.

One of the most important benefits of Visualase is the pinpoint precision accuracy with which surgeons can target the tumor. This is accomplished by using a combination of stereotactic navigation and diffusion tractography imaging (DTI) to guide the process.

Originally devised for use in the military, stereotactic navigation systems allow surgeons to choose the correct trajectory, or path, the laser beam should follow to hone in on the malignancy. DTI is a sophisticated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique that differentiates between different fiber tracts in the brain, helping surgeons identify and avoid areas that control critical functions of speech, vision, motor control and even cognitive thinking.

The procedure is often performed under general anesthesia, although in select scenarios can be done with sedation. A thin laser probe less than three millimeters in diameter, about the width of a slender coffee stir stick, is inserted into the brain using the stereotactic navigation system. Real-time MRI imaging ensures that the laser therapy reaches its intended target, while sparing healthy tissue and also allows the surgeon to visualize destruction of tumor. Once treatment is completed, the probe is removed and a small bandage is placed over the incision in the scalp.

Moffitt surgeons are offering the Visualase technology for selected patients with primary and metastatic brain tumors, as well those with radiation necrosis of the brain. “There is a documented history of excellent results with this technology in select patients,” says Dr. Etame. “It is an important new advance in the field of neurosurgery.”

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Your Independence Day

By Nurse Ruth, RN, LHRM

Celebrating the Fourth of July this year reminded me that our independence comes at a price. No, I am not talking about war, but rather living independently as we become older. Do you have an Independence Day plan? You should.

Recently I met with a lovely lady who, although being 80 years young, was sharp mentally, physically fit and able to live independently until she fell. As often happens, everything changed quickly.

The realization that she would need assistance with some daily chores and activities (perhaps for the rest of her life) left her feeling overwhelmed as to what she should do. What could she do? Call Ruth.

In came Ruth to let her know she did not need to worry. Together, we could come up with a plan. There is affordable help available, and I could and would tailor her support system to meet her budget needs and give her back her independence.

Her other concern was about her long-term prognosis. In other words, as she continued to age, would she be able to remain in her home, or did she need to consider a senior housing situation? This woman did have an adult child, and yet family circumstances did not allow for lending any support to the mother. This became a source of disappointment, anxi-

ety and depression for my new friend. All of these are feelings that all of us need to learn to talk about, and after spending much time together and having many heart-to-heart talks, we decided that I would become her health care surrogate, so that I could be there for her in time of need.

She decided, after long consideration, that her condo, although beautiful, was too large for her to maneuver in and care for, and that it would be more affordable for her to move to an assisted living facility, where, if and when she needed more care, she would be in a place that could deliver the care that she needs. There are many facilities out there, and she found one with an apartment she considers to be just as beautiful as her condo, but on a smaller scale and more suitable for her current and future needs.

She had her Fourth of July moment knowing she had regained her independent status once again. She has an added sense of security knowing there is help when she needs it, just by calling Ruth.

Look into your future. Do you need an Independence Day plan? If so, “Let’s Talk!”

Provided by Ruth Fanovich, RN, LHRM, Owner, Care Placement Home Health Agency, Inc. and RMF Care Management, Inc. www.CarePlacementHH.com.

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around the home Tips for Great Summer Barbecues on a Budget It’s time for fun outdoor afternoons spent with family and friends. If you’re looking for frugal fun this summer, the experts at Dollar General are offering some great tips for gathering around the grill on a budget: • Get organized: With a little preparation, you can better enjoy your evening of entertaining and avoid running around getting everything together.

A few days before your event, determine what items you already have, so you don’t buy duplicates, and make a task list of all that needs to be done before your party. You may find you can accomplish some items well in advance of your barbeque.

Plus, the best part of getting organized is that it doesn’t cost you anything!

• Use charcoal: Charcoal grills are less expensive, more interactive and tend to burn hotter for a nice, deep- brown sear that also gives your food a natural smoky flavor.

Use the grill to flavor fruits and vegetables like peaches and sweet potatoes.

You can remove the pits from fresh summer peaches and grill the fruit for a tasty and healthy dessert, or lay sweet potatoes directly on the coals for a great roasted vegetable side dish.

• Decorate: Use a festive and seasonal color palette to give your party an extra fun factor.

Accent your outdoor table with a colorful tablecloth, small solar- powered lights that can last throughout summer and small planters with flowers and herbs that can grow all season long.

Look for disposable, affordable patterned cups, plates, cutlery and napkins that coordinate with your outdoor tablescapes and make cleaning up easier.

A discount retailer like Dollar

Relief for Burns

By Lourdes M. Sáenz If, during this barbecue season or any other time, you or a loved one receives a minor to moderate burn, here are some natural remedies with items that you may have at hand that will serve as “first aid” and natural treatment to the wounded area.

Cold Water

The best remedy to start treating a burn is to put affected area under the stream of cold water for at least 15 minutes. If water is not available, cold milk is a good replacement.

General has a wide variety of charcoal, food and condiments, barbeque utensils, lawn and garden offerings, party supplies and more, with many items priced under $1 to help stretch your dollar. Plus, text “DGGRILL” to 34898 to receive a special $5 off any pre-tax $25 in-store Dollar General purchase this summer.

For more outdoor entertaining and grilling tips, visit www.DollarGeneral.com.

Summer barbecues don’t have to cost a fortune to taste great. By following a few simple tricks, you can host a summer feast frugally.

Vinegar

Place a cloth or paper napkin soaked in white or apple vinegar over the burn.

Olive Oil and Salt

To alleviate the discomfort of the burn, submerge it in a container of cool water mixed with olive oil and salt.

Aloe Vera

It is a good idea to keep one of these plants as part of your garden since the fresh gel that is part of its leaf is a wonderful remedy. Cut a piece of the aloe leaf, peel cover and apply to burn wound to reduce pain and aid in disinfecting and healing.

Mustard

It has been found that this product, when spread generously over a burn and left to dry, takes away the symptoms of pain and helps in the healing of skin by reducing swelling and discoloration.

Enjoy your summer grilling, but remember for those unfortunate burns, reach for these natural products for relief and healing.

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From Hedren, page 8

seeing large cats in Africa while filming “Satan’s Harvest” (1970).

She later founded The Roar Foundation and Shambala Preserve (www.shambala.org), a 72-acre sanctuary in Acton, Calif., for large cats rescued from zoos, circuses and private owners.

“I bought the land in 1972 and turned it over to the foundation. Today we have about 40 cats,” Hedren said. “I live on the reserve, and the fence is only three feet from my bedroom window. I can look out and see tigers walk by! The roaring at night is absolutely thrilling. Visitors can come to our summer sunset safari when the animals are awake and roaring. It’s an extraordinary evening.”

However, running Shambala is expensive. “I have to raise $75,000 every month,” Hedren said.

In her role as activist, Hedren was also successful in lobbying Congress to pass a 2003 bill ending the interstate traffic of large cats.

“Currently, there is another bill, The Big Cat and Public Safety Protection Act, in committee in the House and Senate, which will stop the breeding of exotic cats for personal exploitation or their sale as pets,” Hedren said. “I can’t imagine why any lawmaker would hesitate to get this legislation passed.”

In addition to being a “den mother” to her cat family, Hedren is matriarch of a well-known acting clan. Daughter Melanie Griffith and granddaughter Dakota Johnson are successful actresses.

“On Mother’s Day, we all had dinner,” Hedren said. “As I looked around the table, I was so proud of these beautiful and talented people.”

While gratified by her family and work with animals, Hedren remains proud of her work on “Marnie.”

“I’m glad the story is more understood and appreciated today,” Hedren said. ”It was a fascinating role to delve into.”

Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University in Montgomery, Ala. and has written features, columns and interviews for more than 400 magazines and newspapers.

Tippie Hedren and Sean Connery during the filming of “Marnie.”

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finances

Diversify Your Retirement Strategy and Products

During my 30 years in the financial services industry, I have seen more information appear in the media, from the newspapers to radio and television and now the computer networks. With all this information available, there has been little impact on the number of people who can successfully retire. Most of these sources offer financial planning and encourage diversity, but, all too often, they only encourage diversity among investments in the stock market using stocks or mutual funds. Few suggest a diversification in the products retirees should consider using. Last week I heard a radio host say that fixed indexed annuities are a bad product choice versus mutual funds that they market.

Since the ‘80s, we have seen three stock market crashes in 1987, 2001 and 2008/2009. During that time, I marketed mutual funds on a personal basis as well as 403(b) and 401(k) plans. I also offered life insurance and annuity products where they were appropriate. My parents, and probably yours, told me not to put all my eggs in one basket: In other words, diversify.

During the last 10 years, I have conducted seminars about retirement planning and how annuities can offer both the growth and loss protection we need as we age. Too many times, my attendees have not been told of the efficacy of annuities by their financial advisors, or they have been advised that annuities are a bad option. I’m sure that my clients would beg to differ—otherwise, they would not have recommended me to others. The main reason many advisors do not recommend annuities to clients, I believe, is commission. Most advisors receive fees or commissions when clients buy or sell stocks or mutual funds, even in company retirement plans. Too often, advisors receive a commission both ways. While annuities sold by insurance companies offer commissions to agents like me, they are not paid for by the clients or deducted from their accounts.

Many annuities offer a rollover bonus to the client when issued.

In my seminars, I encourage everyone to learn

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all of their investment options and ask questions of their advisors until they are satisfied and able to make the right decision to meet their retirement goals, not those of the advisors.

Having seen far too many doctors as I age, I use a proactive medical model when discussing investments. If you have a medical condition, you deserve to know all of the treatment therapies available, not just the one that the doctor prefers.

The same is true of your retirement strategies and investment options. No one cares more about you and your family than you do!

Retirees need diversification, never putting all of their eggs in one basket. However, I encourage them to consider fixed indexed annuities for those funds that they cannot afford to lose. I also want them to know how the annuities work for them and to understand terms such as caps and spreads, as well as different strategies such as the annual point-to-point versus the monthly point-to-point or monthly average options, when used with the index options such as the S&P 500, NASDAQ-100 and others.

Successful retirement requires knowledge and action by the retiree to protect the golden years of retirement from getting tarnished by economic conditions and the stock market’s volatility. Be proactive, read your investment statements, ask questions until you completely understand your investments and, above all, don’t be afraid to take appropriate action when necessary.

Jon has been helping clients since 1983.

Contact him at clynnlutz@aol.com or (813) 774-1862, or visit his website at www.retirementcpr4u.com.

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technology Passing Down Family Photos in the Digital Age The evolution of photography has changed the ways in which we use photos - and it makes sense to think differently about how to preserve and pass on your treasured memories.

Consider these tips for preserving photos in the digital age and beyond.

• Select. Digital photography lets you take almost countless photos - far more than you could capture with a roll of film. To avoid image overload, edit out unwanted or lower quality photos, saving the best photos of the bunch, so you won’t have to wade through an endless array of shots just to reach your favorites.

• Share. As much as taking photos is about capturing memories for yourself, it’s also a great way to share experiences with friends and family. If you want to share a single snapshot at a moment’s notice, you can post directly to Twitter or even use photo-centric social media apps. For larger groups of photos from your important event, add albums to Facebook or other photo hosting and sharing sites.

• Preserve. Holding onto digital photos for long periods of time can prove nerve - wracking-if you are unsure whether the storage technology will preserve your photos far into the future. CDs can scratch, and external hard drives contain moving parts.

New technology provides several alternatives. Here are some safe ways to stow large quantities of image files both as you go and for the long run.

Digital Foci Photo Safe II (500GB) (price: $149) Good amount of storage on a budget, Photo Safe II easily copies the entire content of your memory card with the convenient one-touch Auto Copy button with copy speeds of up to 5.0MB/sec, so a full 1 GB card can be copied in approximately 3.5 minutes.

Sony LLS201 1TB Personal Content Station (price: $271.99) Can store 1TB of content downloaded directly from your Wi-Fi or NFC smart phone or tablet, as well as from an SDXC or Memory Stick Pro memory card, or a USB flash drive.

LaCie 2TB Rugged Mini Portable External Hard Drive (price: $189.99) The LaCie Rugged Mini 2TB External Hard Drive is designed for outdoor and adventure photographers and videographers, featuring shock resistance, drop resistance and a rubber sleeve for added protection. It is rain-resistant, pressure-resistant, small and light.

Cloud Storage An emerging area of storage is offered by companies like Apple’s iCloud, Google Cloud Storage and Amazon’s Cloud Drive. There is a set amount of free space and then additional storage for a set price. Connection is via a network connection, often Wi-Fi, and the storage provider usually includes some level of security. You may store anything from photos to video.

Photos are among the best ways to share our most cherished memories. Make the most of your photo collections by preserving them for generations to come.

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Senior Happenings

TAMPA BAY STROKE SUPPORT AND PREVENTION GROUP

Tampa General Hospital - 2nd Fl. - R200 August 6

Presented by Tampa General Rehabilitation Services, the topic of discussion will be “Open Discussion: Stroke Myths, Stroke Prevention and Lifestyle Changes” lead by Karen Wilson, RN, BSN, CNRN, Steve Wesenhagen, PT and Lisa Stanley, SLP. 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Free. Refreshments will be served.

Tampa General Hospital is located at 1 Tampa General Cir., Tampa, FL. For additional information, please contact: Ann LaPlaca (813) 844-7641 or Karen Wilson, RN, TGH (813) 844-8434.

Tropicana Field Ballpark Tours

Tropicana Field August 6, 13 & 27

Take a 90 min., wheelchair-accessible, behind-thescenes tour of the home of the Rays. See the dugout, Press Box, Touch Tank, 162 Landing, the Hitters Hall of Fame and more. Still and video cameras welcome. Price: $9, $8 ages 65 and older, $7 ages 3-14, 2 and younger free.

Tropicana Field is located at 1 Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg, FL. Coffee with a Curator

Dali Museum - Community Room or Theater August 6

A focused, theme-oriented PowerPoint presentation on a variety of Dali-related topics. The talk is presented by one of the Dali Museum’s Curatorial/Education team.

10:30 a.m. Free.

The Dali Museum is located at One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL. For more information www.thedali.org.

themed around superheroes, gaming, sci-fi, anime and 9:00 a.m. Price: $20-$77, $185 VIP. The Embassy Suites - USF is located at 3705 Speccollectible toys. Science geeks will get a look at the library’s new Innovation Lab with a 3-D printer for public trum Blvd., Tampa, FL. use. Information on fan collectibles and activities. No acting and modeling seminar and q&A sales. Free non-profit event. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Seminole Community Library is located at 9200 Summit Executive Center 113th St. N., Seminole, FL. For more information (727) August 16 394-6917.

Want to learn more about the acting and modeling industry?

One WINNER in attendance will be selected to Gun and Knife Show model for our article! 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Free.

Hernando County Fairgrounds The Summit Executive Center is located at 13575 August 9 & 10 58th Street North, Clearwater, FL. For more informaThe show will include new, used and antique firearms, tion and to RSVP: Ro Martinez, (727)410-0081 or knives and related accessories. Hosted by the Hernando romartinezmodel@hotmail.com.

Sportsman’s Club. 9:00 a.m. Admission is $6; free for Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team Show children 15 and younger accompanied by adult.

Lake Silver Hernando County Fairgrounds is located at 6436 August 16 Broad St., Brooksville, FL. The Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team (reestablished Bay Area Singles Dance in 2012 by former theme park employees) is back and Largo Community Center has a new home on Lake Silver in Winter Haven, FL. August 10, 17, 24 Shows take place the 3rd Saturday of every month Dress to impress and come out to meet up to 150 other (March - October) from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Free. Bring singles of all ages. Couples welcome. 6:00 p.m. Price: $8. lawn chairs for seating. Interesting tidbit – the age range Largo Community Center is located at 400 Alt Keene for the majority of the team? mid-40s to a few in their 60s!

Road, Largo, FL. Lake Silver is located at 100 S. Lake Silver Dr. NW Be Prepared for the Unexpected Winter Haven, FL.

Memorial Hospital Auditorium August 12

Integrative Medicine 101

Gulfport Multi-Purpose Senior Center August 18

Be prepared for the unexpected when an emergency strikes, from ambulance to hospital stay. MHOT AuditoHeidi Crockett, MSW, will discuss and provide tips on rium from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch provided. Please alternative medicine modalities to compliment traditionRSVP (813)342-1313.

Memorial Hospital is located at 2901 W. Swann Ave., al/western medicine. 2:30 p.m. Free Gulfport Senior Center is located at 5501 27th Ave. Tampa, FL. For more information (813) 873-6400.

S., Gulfport, FL. Dali & Beyond Film Series – Juliet of the Spirits Morning Movies at Memorial

Dali Museum August 16,

Juliet of the Spirits is a fantastical showcase for Federico Fellini’s vibrant imagery, starring his wife, Giulietta Masina, as the titular leading character. Juliet is a wealthy housewife who constantly fears her husband, Giorgio (Mario Pisu), is cheating on her. While she yearns for a peaceful intimate evening on the night of their 15th anniversary, the egotistical Giorgio has forgotten about it Tampa Bay Marketing Summit and instead arrives home with his eccentric friends. – Mainsail Conference Center Rovi (1965, NR, 2 hr. 22 min.) 1:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m. Free August 8 to all.

The Dali Museum is located at One Dali Blvd., St. PeThe 2014 Tampa Bay Marketing Summit will show you tersburg, FL. For more information www.thedali.org. the latest tools and techniques to aid the growth of any business, to be competitive and know how to apply the Summer of Rum Festival right technology. You’ll go home with knowledge you can The Cuban Club apply immediately; ideas tailored for your business; and August 16 tactics for growing leads and sales. 8:00 a.m. registration. Program starts at 8:45 a.m. $249 admission fee.

Celebrate National Rum Day! What better way to celeThe Mainsail Conference Center is located at 5108 brate National Rum Day than at the 2014 Summer of Eisenhower Blvd., Tampa, FL. For more information Rum Festival! Drink a variety of rum drinks from a vari(800) 881-7342 ext. 225 or www.tampabaymarketing- ety of rum brands. Whether its frozen daiquiris, piña cosummit.com. ladas, rum runners, Cuba libres or a Rum-a-rita, the Summer of Rum Festival will have all your favorite sumWig Out Against Brain Tumors mer time drinks! 2:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m.

Straub Park The Cuban Club is located at 2010 Ave. Republica de August 9 Cuba, Ybor City, FL. For more information (813) 248The park transforms into a 5K foam pit with slip-n- 2954 or www.summerofrumfest.com. slides and numerous water slides for this race with live The Grand Brony Gala music, water events, food and a beer garden. Includes finishing medal and a T-shirt. Benefits Miles for Hope to Embassy Suites Tampa - USF find a cure for brain tumors. 8:00 a.m. $99.

August 16 Straub Park is located at Beach Drive and Fifth AveThis charity event to benefit All Children’s Hospital nue NE., St. Petersburg, FL. will feature panels, vendors and artists, concerts by Michelle Creber and Black Gryph0n and two stage shows, Mid-Pinellas Comic Con Fluttershy’s Villian Reformation Program and Mystery at Seminole County Library the Gala. Friday evening enjoy a dance with a DJ and live August 9 band, and then on Saturday the formal gala commences The Con will feature activities, panels, and displays with a buffet, stage shows, a DJ and another live band.

Memorial Hospital Auditorium August 22

Come enjoy a free breakfast and movie from your friends at Memorial Hospital Health 4 Seniors. Breakfast starts at 9:00 a.m. Movie starts at 9:30 a.m. Please RSVP at (813)342-1313.

Memorial Hospital is located at 2901 W. Swann Ave., Tampa, FL. For more information (813) 873-6400.

Terra Incognita: Photographs of America Third Coast Reception

Polk Museum of Art August 22

This exhibition features black-and-white photographs by nationally recognized photographer and author, Richard Sexton. Sexton will kick off the reception with a lecture, followed by light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. It will be on view through September 13. 6:00 p.m. Price: Free members; $10 guests.

The Polk Museum of Art is located at 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland, FL. Zoo Run Run

Lowry Park Zoo August 23

Annual event with 5K run/walk and children’s fun run inside Lowry Park Zoo and along the Hillsborough River.

Benefits zoo programs. Event fee includes admission for the day to the zoo for entrants only. Check-in 6:30 a.m., 5K starts 7:30 a.m., walk at 8 a.m. and fun run 9:15 a.m.

Lowry Park Zoo is located at 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa, FL. Aerospace Discovery Grand Opening

Florida Air Museum at SUN ‘n FUN August 23

Take a new look at aviation at the grand opening of Aerospace Discovery at the Florida Air Museum. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the new displays and to enjoy a morning brunch beginning at 9:00 a.m., fol-

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Senior Happenings lowed other activities and speeches by distinguished guest speakers. Tickets to attend the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. sessions are $25. Ribbon cutting ceremony at 12:00 p.m., free to the general public.

The Florida Air Museum is located at 4175 Medulla Rd., Lakeland, FL. For more information www.sun-nfun.org.

Lake Wales Car Show

Lake Wales August 23

to organize, repair, remodel, refurbish and landscape their homes. They can see and try products, talk to experts and get information at more than 900 exhibits.

Also, check out the home artisan collection featuring the works of area artists and crafters. From 11:00 a.m. Price: $8, $7 seniors, 11 and younger free.

FL. State Fairgrounds is located at 4802 U.S. 301 N, Tampa, FL. For more information (813) 677-6925 or www.bighomeshow.com.

Sponge Docks Arts and Crafts Show

Tarpon Springs August 29 - September 1

Stroll and admire the cool antique, custom and classic cars of yesteryear while enjoying music, enchanting Arts and Crafts show on the sponge docks sponsored shops, and the unique restaurants of charming downtown Lake Wales. 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Free Admission by the Tarpon Springs Merchants’ Association.

Event location in City of Tarpon Springs at Dodecato participants and spectators.

Car Show located at East Stuart Ave., Lake Wales FL. nese Boulevard, Tarpon Springs, FL. For more information (727) 937-6109 or www.ctsfl.us.

For more information, contact (863) 207-3402.

Gecko Ball

Waterfront Gulfport Casino Ballroom August 23

Gulfport’s Party of the Year returns with “Roaring Geckos,” the Sixth Annual Gecko Ball on Saturday, August 23rd at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom. The Gecko Ball is one of a trio of whimsical, celebratory Geckothemed events in late summer each year, beginning with the Gecko Pub Crawl (Saturday, August 9th), and ending with GeckoFest (Saturday, August 30th), Gulfport’s largest annual street festival held each year on Saturday of Labor Day weekend. All events are sponsored by the Gulfport Merchants Association and a portion of proceeds from events are dedicated each year to various community charities and public art projects. 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Admission $35.

The Waterfront Gulfport Casino Ballroom is located at 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport, FL. For more information (727) 204-8101 or www.facebook.com/Geckoball.

4th Annual Liquid Desires Craft Beer Party

Dali Museum August 23

Gecko Fest

Gulfport August 30

This whimsical family street festival and walking parade with a Roaring ‘20s or gecko theme celebrates Labor Day weekend and the end of summer. Street party guests include mermaids, fire performers, acrobats, roving characters, street performers and more than 200 vendors. Dance to live music on two main stages. Starting at 10:00 a.m. Free.

Event will take place at Beach Boulevard, Gulfport, FL. For more information (727) 322-5217.

Latinos in Action Festival

MOSI, Embassy Suite Hotel & East Bay Speedway August 30 - September 7

Events start with a Health & Wellness Expo at MOSI located on 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa FL. on the 30th from at 11:00 a.m. On August 31 there will be a wonderful Gala Dinner at the Embassy Suite Hotel located on 3705 Spectrum Blvd., Tampa (across from MOSI,). Then on September 5-7 the festival will be filled with events for the entire family. Latinos In Action promises to become Tampa’s premiere festival. Reserve your booth space today. Showcase your business, your church or your organization.

Festival location is at East Bay Speedway, Tampa, FL. For more information please go to our web site at www.latinosfestival.org.

The 4th annual Liquid Desires Craft Beer Party celebrates Florida breweries and other unique craft brews with a vibe mirroring Dalí’s fascination with double images, in celebration of the special exhibit, Marvels of Illusion. Celebrate your passion for craft beer among some of the most famous paintings in the world with samplings of a variety of craft beers and access to the brewers themselves, trendy local eateries, and dancing. Tickets: $50 Gen. | $85 VIP. General Admission includes unlimited beer and food tastings, commemorative tasting glass, giveaways from participating vendors, a raffle for beer enthusiasts, free valet parking and full access to the permanent collection & special exhibition galleries. VIP Labor Day Fireworks & Lighted Boat Parade ticket includes early access at 7:00 p.m., swag bags, exChannelside clusive small batch tastings, and a special presentation August 31 by three esteemed craft beer aficionados. 8:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m.

Come be a part of the Admission: $50 Gen | $85 VIP extraordinary Labor Day The Dali Museum is located at 1 Dali Blvd., St. Peters- Fireworks Show and Lightburg, FL. For more information www.thedali.org. ed Boat Parade! Enjoy live music and food trucks Ask the Retina Specialist starting at 5:00 p.m. Free.

Memorial Hospital Auditorium Channelside is located August 25 at 615 Channelside Dr., Join us for the Lunch and Learn opportunity with ret- Tampa, FL. For more inina specialist Dr. Peden, who will answer your questions formation (813) 223-4250 on Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy and all or www.funintampabay. other diseases of the retina and macula. 12:00 p.m. to com.

1:00 p.m. Lunch provided. Please RSVP at (813)342-1313.

Tampa Boat Show Memorial Hospital is located at 2901 W. Swann Ave., Tampa Convention Tampa, FL. For more information (813) 873-6400.

Florida’s Largest Home Show

Florida State Fairgrounds August 29 - September 1

Center September 5 - 7

Boating enthusiasts can view and board hundreds Guests can shop, compare and save on affordable ways of the latest boats. Also,

maintenance tips, fishing seminars, handling courses and attractions for boaters of all ages. 10:00 a.m. Tickets: $12, 15 and younger free.

The Convention Center is located at 333 S Franklin St., Tampa, FL.

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Health Roundup

Keep Active Outdoors; Keep Cool Remaining active during our senior years is beneficial to our health. Exercise may help manage high blood pressure, diabetes and depression while helping maintain a healthy weight. Keeping active and cool is a challenge in our Florida sun. Follow these tips to stay safe and active in the heat:

By Ro Martinez

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Limit outdoor activities between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. when the sun is strongest.

Choose loose-fitting clothing made from natural fibers.

Wear sun-protective clothing to prevent sunburn.

Apply sunscreen of 50 SPF or higher with both UVA and UVB protection at least 20 minutes before exposure.

Protect your face with a large-brim hat.

Wear sunglasses with UV protection.

Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Incorporate the following activities into your exercise routine:

Biking – Burn calories and save gas while helping the environment.

Gardening – Reap physical, mental and emotional benefits from working in the garden.

Swimming – Work out your body without putting stress on your joints.

Walking – Enjoy a sunrise or sunset walk on the beach alone or with someone you love. Don’t have access to the beach? Walk around the block to increase circulation.

Hobbies – Pursue an active outdoor hobby such as: • Bird watching • Boating • Fishing • Golf • Photography • Sightseeing Tourists from around the world enjoy Florida’s beautiful outdoors. Do not allow the heat and humidity to prevent you from enjoying your local recreational areas. As always, consult your doctor before starting a new exercise routine. Be cool!

Want to be one of our models?

Come to our FREE Acting and Modeling Seminar on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Clearwater, Fla. You will receive professional hair/makeup and posing instruction. Two winners will be selected for our Love Your Dog Like Family and Little Black Dress articles! Winners will be required to write a short paragraph to go with the article.

RSVP to romartinezmodel@hotmail.com. You will receive the address for the seminar.

Ro’s book, “Modeling at Any Age,” is a step-by-step, comprehensive guide for acting, modeling and how to flourish in the industry. For more information, visit www.modelingatanyagebook.net.

Photos: Angela Mann Photography. www.angelamannphotography. com Stylist: Ro Martinez. www.modelingatanyagebook.net Model: Debbie Cullin.

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travel

CRUISE VACATIONS:

Living in Central Florida gives us many pluses when it comes to a quick getaway for fun, relaxation or vacation. We have the sun, beaches at a short driving distance, champion golf courses, fishing options, amusement parks galore and much more! There is also a fun alternative to driving or flying away for a few days of fun—so pack your bags and search for the next cruise leaving out of our home ports. We have two alternatives for sailing away, as Tampa and Port Canaveral ports are within easy, convenient driving reach for any of our SVA readers. An affordable vacation, usually with additional discounts for seniors and Florida residents, comes accompanied by luxurious decor, the best of service, gourmet dining, first-class entertainment, relaxing spas and the beauty of the sea surroundings that put a magical touch around the entire experience.

The Port of Tampa offers cruises from three lines: Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, offering the variety of 4, 5, 7 and 14-day cruise itineraries. Out of the eastern location of Port Canaveral, you may embark on 1 to 7-day excursions aboard vessels from Carnival Cruise Lines, Disney Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean International.

You are sure to find a cruise that suits your schedule and fires your imagination.

Recently, our family returned to an already-visited route with Carnival Cruise Lines out of the Port of Tampa, a 5-day cruise with stops in Grand Cayman and Cozumel on the ship Paradise. The Paradise, the eighth and last vessel in Carnival Cruise Lines’ Fantasy-class cruise ships, was built in 1998, and still remains a beautiful ship, spiffy-clean, easy to navigate and filled with many attributes. Looking for a relaxing getaway paired with the pampering and superb treatment we always receive from this cruise line, we sailed out of the Tampa channel with wonderful weather and bursting excitement.

As usual, we encountered wonderful service in every corner of the ship and a comfortable cabin that was kept impeccable by a very friendly maintenance crew with attention to every detail, including animal shape towel folding and turndown service with chocolates on the pillow.

Standard inside and outside cabins are spacious enough, at an average size of 185 square feet, and have ample storage and closet space. A plus while traveling with Carnival is that standard cabins include robes and the “Comfort Bed” sleep system featuring deluxe plush mattresses, soft duvets, high quality linens and upgraded pillows. We prefer cabins with a view: Even though time spent in the room is minimal, except for sleeping, it is enjoyable to peek at the passing waves with the first morning light or gaze at the twinkling stars in the clear night sky.

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Another aspect that we love as part of the Carnival standard is the excellent menu selections in their evening dining experience. Travellers may choose an earlier sitting at 6:15 p.m. or a later one at 8:15 p.m. Here is where you are sure to be wowed by the fresh options and varied selections, which include fish, beef, specialty lamb and premium seafood, including Maine lobster tail during the gala evening. All the dishes we tried during this voyage (and earlier vacations) were delicious, from appetizers to soups to warm, fresh varieties of breads and rolls, to salads, gourmet main courses and extravagant, decadent desserts, all deliciously prepared and beautifully presented. There is a standard, unvaried menu as well, with home-style items including tender sirloin and vegetarian dishes. In the dining room, we encountered wonderful service with very personal attention to every detail and every personal need.

Since we were listed as press-related guests, we had the added bonus of nightly visits from our elegant and gracious Maître d’, Valentin, as well as the food operations manager, Richard, the Maître d’ from the other restaurant, Yusuf, and even had several encounters with the ship’s head chef, Jay, who was kind enough to offer to cook some special dishes, not on the menu, from his native India. We were also fortunate to be invited on a private galley tour by Jay and Yusuf, where they explained the secrets in the intricate process of the preparation of the many thousands of individual dishes served on a daily basis, not only in the restaurants, but the buffets, deli and 24-hour pizzeria. It is amazing to see the amount of work, the precision and effective ways in which the entire food operation functions, while also keeping in mind safety and protection of the environment through careful recycling, which includes food waste that is reprocessed and released in the ocean as nourishment for marine life.

Our trip was also highlighted by the fun atmosphere, which is the soul of the Carnival family. Activities are planned and advertised in a daily flyer, fit for every taste, from the early riser looking for exercise routines to those who enjoy trivia games to fun activities for all ages, including children and teen clubs, art gallery shows, shopping specials and evenings filled with live music, karaoke, dancing, comedy, Las Vegas-style shows or a test of luck in the casino.

Then there is something to look forward to at the ports of call, where there is plenty of time to enjoy a booked tour from the knowledgeable cruise team, or you may venture out on your own to enjoy the paradisiacal shores. In our first stop, Grand Cayman, there are pristine white sand beaches with amazing views of coral reefs filled with colorful fish. Some may be a bit crowded, but there are spots in the famous Seven Mile Beach or more secluded points like Cayman Kai or Rum Point that are just a cab ride away. The island also celebrates marine life at Stingray City, an unforgettable experience where you can interact with the majestic sea creatures, or at Cayman Turtle Farm (both available as part of ship tours). There is a plethora of dutyfree shops selling everything from jewels to liquor for those not inclined to spend their days doing water sports.

Our next stop, in the Mexican tropical island of Cozumel, is always a pleasant experience. This is Mexico’s largest Caribbean island although it measures only

28 miles long by 10 miles wide.

Its position off the coast of the Yucatán Peninsula blesses the island with spectacular coral reefs, which makes this destination perfect for the scuba or snorkeling fan. There are plenty of restaurants or small resorts offering cruisers the option to spend the day by the beach, but with restaurants, bars, music, pools and other services available. Our usual stop is Mr. Sancho’s, where there is plenty of shade, varied menu, clean restrooms a pool; massage area and floating activity zone at the beach are both extra. Cozumel also offers shopping deals on jewelry, Mexican crafts, T-shirts and other souvenirs, mostly in the main town of San Miguel.

As the ship sails home, there is one last day of fun, to enjoy the sun by the pool or on the spacious sun decks.

There are still many activities throughout and wonderful food to be enjoyed in the different venues. The vacation comes to an end, and it is a moment of mixed feelings as we get ready to disembark, but we take with us all the memories of wonderful days at sea. Words cannot express how thankful we are for the treatment received by the very professional individuals met onboard the Paradise, from the food and hotel service industry administration to the wait and bartending staff, the room attendants, and all who do so much work behind the scenes of dining and glamorous surroundings. You keep the ship in such tip-top shape, sailing week after week, pleasing each and every group, family or individual cruiser who is sure to become, as we have, loyal members of the Carnival Cruise family.

Very special thanks to: Seth Grunes of Carnival Cruise Lines, Nancy Clark and Paradise crew Valentin, Yusuf, Richard, Steve, Liz and Jay.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

WANTED: Senior Citizen Legislators (Yes, You!) Do you still have the vitality to do something dynamic and meaningful to improve the quality of life and welfare of the senior citizen community – your community?

If you do, you can make a difference as a member of the Florida Silver Haired Legislature.

FSHL is an organization chartered in 1978 whose members are citizens over 55 years of age who participate throughout Florida in county chapters. As we interact with our local and state government officials, these are people who wish to become active locally and statewide on issues of concern to all Floridians. Or, if one wishes, one may just be a local member, an interested participant of this diverse and interesting group.

The FSHL is a truly unique organization in that it is a shadow government composed of citizens who are elected within their county chapters as Senators and Representatives. These elected folks then attend an annual legislative session in our capitol building in Tallahassee, where they occupy the same Senate, House chambers and committee rooms that our actual elected officials do and transact the same type of business they do.

Local chapters discuss and submit possible legislation and bills to be debated and voted on by our senior local Senators and Representatives at that legislative session. For the potential bills that are passed, chapters promote and attempt to influence our elected officials to actually pass these into law on our behalf and for our benefit. FSHL has been instrumental in the successful passage of many laws over the years.

As unique as the FSHL is, allowing us to become legislators for a week, think of yourself sitting in those taxpayer-funded, luxurious, expensive and comfortable chairs in those capitol chambers. Think about meeting the governor, Cabinet officers and other state department heads as they welcome us and address us at our plenary session. Enjoy the benefit of seeing from the inside, complete with assisted tours of the capitol, the Supreme Court, other state office buildings, museums, Florida State University and other venues as we are welcomed and treated with due respect. (Why? Don’t forget senior citizens vote!)

By Ernie Bach, Executive Director-CEO

The FSHL is a distinctive organization and has, in the past, been instrumental in getting legislation passed for the benefit of all Floridians, not just seniors.

However, we are not just work without play.

The social camaraderie on the local level and the pleasurable satisfaction of doing what no other senior group has the privilege of doing each year enhances the interaction of our members in Tallahassee, which is truly a singular achievement.

Find out what it really means to be an elected Senator, Representative or district Chairperson with satisfying and rewarding results. Speakers are available to make presentations to your group or association.

Next Tampa Bay Area meeting: Suncoast Hospice, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL on Monday, Aug. 18, 2014 at 10 a.m. For directions or any questions, please call (727) 585-1111 or email FSHL2014@aol.com. State Headquarters are located here in the Tampa Bay Area at 700 Starkey Road Suite 365, Largo, FL 33771.

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home Health corner

from

Answers to your questions about home health care

Email your questions to Deb Goldman at deb@seniorvoiceamerica.com.

Q: From George, St. Petersburg, Fla.: What can I do if I’m very unhappy with the home health company that is caring for my dad? He was assigned a company when he was discharged from the hospital, so I feel like I don’t have another option.

A: George, unfortunately, we hear this complaint too often. It’s important for you and your dad to know that he has the right to choose his own home care company. Hospital discharge planners often recommend their hospitals’ own home health companies, and it may seem like they are not giving you an option. They should provide patients with a list of home care companies and let you know that it is your choice.

If you are unhappy with the services you are receiving, tell the agency, and be specific about what the issues are. If they are unable to address the issues to your satisfaction, let them know that you are notifying his physician and plan to change to another company. There are many options available for home care, so you should never tolerate poor service.

Q: From Patricia, Tampa, Fla.: I have been my mom’s primary caregiver for five years now, and with my own health issues developing, I’m finally realizing that I can’t continue to do this alone. I need help, but I don’t know where to start or where to turn for help.

A: Patricia, you’re absolutely right to know that you can’t go it alone in providing care for your mom. You have to take care of yourself, so you can be there for your mom for as long as she needs you. Here are some general suggestions for you to get started: 1. Define the need. Do you want help for just a few hours a few days a week, so you can leave the home and get a break? Do you need overnight assistance so you can sleep?

Determine the amount and frequency of help you need. This may change over time, but know where you want to start for now.

2. Who can help? a. Ask friends, neighbors or other family members. b. Hire a home health agency. c. Consider a daycare center (if she is ambulatory and can leave the home). d. Hire a Professional Geriatric Care Manager – they are experienced with helping you understand all of your options. e. Short-stay respite settings – some assisted living facilities offer respite care Continues on Pg. 23

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Are You Ready to Vote?

By Craig Latimer, Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections

TAMPA, Fla. — On August 26, we’ll be reporting our results from the Primary Election. Will your voice be included?

The Primary Election is important. Many nonpartisan races, including some school board members and judges, will be decided in the August election. And in partisan races, candidates will be selected to move on to the General Election.

Here in my office, we are in high gear preparing for the primary, and I’m hoping we have great voter turnout. Here’s a checklist of what you need to do so that you’re ready to vote.

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Decide how and when you will vote We offer three ways to vote: Vote By Mail, Early Voting and Election Day Voting.

Vote By Mail is the most convenient way to vote. We mail your ballot and you can vote from home – no commuting, no lines. And you can take time researching candidates and making your voting decisions. After voting, you can drop your ballot in the mail (we’ve pre-paid the postage) or at any Early Voting location. Deadline to request a Vote By Mail ballot is August 20.

Early Voting allows you to choose the time and location that works best for your schedule. Visit VoteHillsborough.org to see the locations of our 15 Early Voting polling places, open August 14 – 24, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (including weekends!).

If you enjoy seeing your neighbors on Election Day, then you’ll want to vote on August 26. Polling places will be open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. On Election Day you can only vote in the polling place assigned to your precinct. Check VoteHillsborough.org or call (813) 744-5900 if you’re not sure where your polling place is located.

Just remember, Election Day is your last day to vote.

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Make sure your information is up-to-date It’s very important that we have your current residential address on file, since that determines what races are on your ballot. You can make an address change online at VoteHillsborough.org, or let us know by phone (813) 612-4180, email (voter@hcsoe.org) or in writing (include your date of birth). We also need your current name on file and a current signature. If you think your signature has changed, you’ll need to submit an updated voter registration form with your signature.

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Know what to bring to the polls

We send sample ballots to all registered voters who aren’t voting by mail.

We encourage you to use your sample ballot to make your voting decisions and bring it to the polling place to use as a reference.

You’ll also need to bring photo and signature ID with you. We accept nine types of identification: Florida Driver’s License, Florida ID Card (issued

by DHSMV), credit or debit card, student ID, U.S. Passport, military ID, retirement center ID, neighborhood association ID and public assistance ID. If you arrive at the polling place without acceptable identification, you may vote a provisional ballot.

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opinion

Your Legacy

I remember my mother lamenting her concern that no one would remember her after her death. I’m sure this came from her questionable self-worth and wishing that she had accomplished more.

In her defense, while she had her share of foibles like the rest of us, she was a homemaker, never drove a car and never worked outside the home. We had no telephone or TV until I was a teenager. Her outside world consisted of interacting with neighbors and, once a month, PTA meetings.

Her life revolved around cleaning, washing and hanging clothes on the line to dry and ironing—even my dad’s underwear. She was a good cook, put up canned goods for winter and worked in the yard. All were sort of repetitious, thankless jobs that didn’t instill much self-esteem: Even though she was very good at cleaning and kept a spotless house, that was not what she wanted to be remembered for—she was thinking along the lines of making an impact on others’ lives.

After I left home, she began volunteering at a children’s home, which brought her pleasure, and then was able to develop her creative side making shell projects that she got pleasure in giving to others after she moved to Florida.

She was a loving grandmother to my sons, and hopefully, those memories of her will be shared with their children, whom she never lived to see.

Few of us will be remembered like Martin Luther King, Jr., Gandhi or Mother Theresa, who were part of the world stage of their times and whom we continue to recall. You and I will probably not be remembered outside our families, either, but that is not to say that there aren’t possibilities enabling us to make a difference in the lives of people we interact with or in the world, if we are so motivated. Even movie stars and ball players who are well known and have reached a pinnacle in their professions are soon replaced by others moving up and pushing the bar with more talent, home runs or RBIs, people who trump the previous title, and their places at the top are soon forgotten.

Today, with its technology and resources, more “ordinary folks” have the ability to reach many more people outside their inner circles, so the ability to impact others is much larger. Yet, when our lives are over, if we haven’t achieved national fame like Bill Gates with his philanthropy around the world, we must be satisfied with making a difference by living a life of example, selflessness, love and compassion for others, assured that we have lit a candle in our corner of the world, lighting the way for others who follow us. They may not know our names, but they are able to walk in our light. No one can ask for more.

By Carolyn Shockey

Carolyn Shockey lives in New Port Richey, Fla. and is a retired R.N. and substance abuse counselor. She has written two books and various articles geared toward seniors’ interests.

She can be reached by email at ajourney636@gmail.com.

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future planning

Design Your Own Financial Retirement Plan Today What is a Retirement Plan Review?

For many individuals, business owners, doctors and lawyers, a Retirement Plan Review is a thorough analysis of your current pension plan, with the goal of increasing your share of the annual deposit and reducing your plan’s administration expenses. Once a review is complete, you will receive a formal plan

By Robert & Chris Maggi, Maggi Tax & Financial Advisory Grp. recommendation that is customized to meet your goals.

Are you paying too much in tax? Would you like to pay less in taxes? What is your CPA or accountant doing to help you? Would you like to reduce your taxable income by 40-50 percent?

If you answered “YES,” then visit with Robert and Chris Maggi of Maggi Tax Advisory & Financial Group, and get a FREE, NO-COST Retirement Plan Review. With offices in St. Petersburg, Tampa and Palm Harbor, they have helped many business owners just like you in tax planning and tax reduction. Call (813) 909-0022 or (727) 799-1701, or visit www.maggifinancial.com, and take the FREE, 10-question retirement assessment, and receive a FREE copy of “Stop Funding Uncle Sam’s Retirement,” and get a plan that’s simple and easy to understand.

How can a Retirement Plan Review benefit me?

A Retirement Plan Review can benefit you in one or more of the following ways: • Increase your share of the annual deposit • Optimize the plan design to meet your goals • Reduce annual administration expenses • Increase the number of funds and fund families available • Allow access to professional money management for all participants

Robert and Chris Maggi of Maggi Tax Advisory & Financial Group have helped many individuals, business owners and self employed individuals reduce their taxes, have more for their retirements and pay less to Uncle Sam and the Tax Man. Design a plan that is simple and easy to understand. Listen every Saturday to the “Maggi Tax & Financial Hour” on 970 WFLA from 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. and again from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Listen every evening at 7 p.m. to the Maggi Market Update with Deb and Evan on the Health, Wealth and Wisdom show. Listen every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon on 1250 WHNZ to the “Maggi Tax & Financial

Hour,” and visit www.maggifinancial.com to take the FREE, 10-question retirement assessment, and see if you’re ready for retirement.

Questions you should ask yourself:

• When was the last time I looked into a pension or profit sharing plan?

• Have you looked at a plan with all the RECENT TAX LAW CHANGES?

• Do you know you may be able to get a very large share of your company’s plan contribution after the recent TAX LAW CHANGES?

• Do you realize it could be costing you money not having a plan?

• Are you satisfied with your plan investments?

• What do you like least about your plan?

• Are you paying too much in TAXES?

• What are you doing to reduce or eliminate more TAXES?

• Does your CPA or accountant discuss tax planning and tax reduction strategies with you?

If NOT, WHY NOT?

When was the last time you had a pension or 401(k) plan reviewed? Robert and Chris Maggi will do a FREE, NO-COST Retirement Plan Review, and help you answer all the questions you have about retirement and tax planning. Offices in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Palm Harbor.

Schedule a FREE Retirement Plan Review and visit www.maggifinancial.com, and take the 10-question assessment, and get a FREE copy of their new book, “Stop Funding Uncle Sam’s Retirement,” and get a plan that’s simple and easy to understand.

If your answer to any of these questions is “I don’t know,” you owe it to yourself to obtain a NO-COST Retirement Plan Review.

The enactment of the Pension Protection Act dramatically increases the benefits available to business owners, Individuals and top executives like you. In some cases, 85 percent or more of the contribution can be directed to the owner-executive to fund larger retirement benefits.

If we find that your current plan is the best available, at least you have the peace of mind knowing this fact, and it hasn’t cost you a dime. However, if your plan is not the best plan, when would you want to know?

Call (813) 909-0022 or (727) 799-1701 for a FREE, NO-COST Retirement Plan Review, or just visit www.maggifinancial.com, and take the FREE, 10-question assessment, and see if you’re on the right track for retirement.

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Health Roundup

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NOSTALGIA

Road

Cereal Story

Talking with Your Doctor Excerpted from NIH Senior Health What questions should I ask before having a medical test?

Before you have a medical test, ask your doctor these questions.

• Why do I need the test? What will it show about my health?

• What will it cost and will my insurance cover it?

• What do I need to do to prepare for the test? (For example, you may need to have an empty stomach, or you may have to provide a urine sample.)

• What steps does the medical test involve?

• Are there any dangers or side effects?

• How will I find out the results of my test? How long will it take to get the results?

• What will we know after the test?

When the results are ready, make sure the doctor tells you what they are and explains what they mean. You may want to ask your doctor for a written copy of the test results. If the test is done by a specialist, ask to have the results sent to your primary doctor.

Whatever happened to Nabisco Shredded Wheat? It is now Post Shredded Wheat. I think. Post is a General Foods cereal. General Foods might be owned by Kraft. I’m not sure.

Back when companies started merging all over the place, R.J. Reynolds (the makers of Camel cigarettes) joined forces with Nabisco. They later went their separate ways. I guess.

You may be thinking I could have done a better job of reBy Dick Dedrick searching this. To that, I say, you try researching it. Forget about Wikipedia; they don’t know.

I’ve heard Nabisco got into it with Kellogg’s back in the 1930s, when Nabisco said they owned the Shredded Wheat name. Then the Supreme Court said nobody owned it anymore. It was public domain—which means I don’t have to capitalize it.

Speaking of Camel cigarettes, have you priced a carton lately? When I quit smoking back in 1964, they were selling for three or four bucks. Today a carton will run you more like 50 or 60 dollars. (I know; more sloppy research. Does it really matter?)

Anyway, what I wanted to say about Nabisco Shredded Wheat is, it’s one of the lowest calorie cereals (according to Nestle, who might be the newest owners), and I really like it.

Especially with fresh peaches or strawberries, some granola, pecans, a little sugar and half-and-half.

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From CARE MINDERS Page 19 allowing you to take a vacation, receive medical care or just take a break.

3. Start the conversation. Bring your mom into the planning for the additional help you need. Listen carefully to her input, and consider her wishes, if possible.

4. Begin before the crisis hits. Don’t wait until an emergency situation develops, and you’re forced to make decisions while in a crisis mode.

5. Start with small steps. If you can, start with small changes. Bring the help in for a few hours at a time, and grow from there as your mom gets more comfortable with receiving outside help.

Home Care Corner is brought to you by Denise Seaman, Owner of CareMinders Home Care, serving Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough Counties. dseaman@careminders.com, (727) 330-7804. Email your questions to Deb Goldman at deb@seniorvoiceamerica.com for inclusion in our next issue.

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Entertainment God of Carnage

American Stage Theatre Company August 1- 10

2009 Tony Award for “BEST PLAY.” When two 11-year-old boys have a playground fight, their parents come together to discuss the situation civilly. But the veneer of polite society quickly falls away, and the evening deteriorates into a laugh-out-loud train wreck of finger-pointing, tantrums, and tears. And that’s before they break out the rum. 8:00 p.m. Tickets $39-$59.

The American Stage Theatre Co. is located at 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg, FL. For more information (727) 823-PLAY (7529).

Tickle the Troops

Improv Comedy Theater August 6

Known as The Seaman of Comedy, Chuck Kirkpatrick, Rick Walters and Peter O’Keefe, all Navy veterans from Central Florida, perform in this Wounded Warrior benefit show.

8:00 p.m. Price: $7.

The Improv Comedy Theater is located at 1600 E Eighth Ave., Ybor City, FL. Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr.

Ferguson Hall at Straz Center August 7

In New York City in 1922, young Millie Dillmount has just moved to the big city in search of a new life. Filled with fun flappers, dashing leading men and a dragon-lady of a villainess audiences will love to hate, this is an evening of madcap merriment. 7:00 p.m.

Tickets $15.

Crystal Beach String Band

Sunset Beach August 7

Enjoy this performance as part of the Sunset Beach Concert Series. Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the sunset as you listen to a beach front jazz concert. 7:00 p.m. Free.

Sunset Beach is located at 1800 Gulf Road, Tarpon Springs, FL. The Larry Wilkins Benefit Concert

The Coliseum August 9

Benefit Concert for Larry Wilkins. This benefit is to help the family of Larry Wilkins, a well known local musician who passed away last month. Performing bands: Must Not Kill, Stitch The Pieces, Grasping At The Shadow, A Good Day To Die (featuring members of End Of The Rope, Warp, Ceres) Prevail. 7:00 p.m. Admission $10. 21+.

The Coliseum is located at 2704 14 St. W., Bradenton, FL. For more information (941) 896-9757.

Evening of Dance

Patel Conservatory August 9

Dancers in the Open Dance Program will shine in this mixed movement concert starring students from tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary, Flamenco and hip-hop show team.

Starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets $15.

Patel Conservatory is located at 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Pl., Tampa, FL. Bellamy Brothers

Dallas Bull August 9

The legendary Bellamy Brothers return to the Dallas Bull. Tickets are only $10 hear them perform their greatest hits live including “Redneck Girl”, “If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body Would You Hold it Against Me”, “Get Into Reggae Cowboy”, and many more! Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for this event, concert will start around 8:30 p.m.

The Dallas Bull is located at 3322 N. US Highway 301, Tampa, FL. For more information (813) 373-0700 or www.dallasbull. com.

Crosby, Stills & Nash

Ruth Eckerd Hall August 9

On the heels of their sold out March 2014 tour, Crosby, Stills & Nash return to Tampa Bay performing songs from their extensive catalogue, as well as new material from each member. Once again, CSN will be accompanied by its backing band. More than four decades since CSN first harmonized in Laurel Canyon, and played its first-ever concert as a trio at the legendary Woodstock festival, its members continue a creative partnership that is one of the most influential and enduring in music. David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash have each been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame two times—with CSN, and a second time with The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and The Hollies, respectively. They are also in the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. 8:00 p.m.

Tickets $63.75 - $103.75. Also available Hot Ticket Package for $215 including premium ticket, exclusive CSN merchandise item and a collectible laminate to remember your evening. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet prior to the performance for only $25 per person (includes tax). Doors open two hours prior to the performance. Due to limited seating, we suggest advance purchase.

Comedy Hypnosis with gary conrad

Tampa Improv August 13

Comedy hypnotist, Gary Conrad has performed in 49 states and nine other countries (as an Army officer he got to perform all over Europe) for the last 20 years. Gary has shared the stage with Tony Bennett, Cher, Barbara Walters, Lenny Kravitz, Ron White, Bill Engvall, Joey Reynolds and even the late, great, Tiny Tim! Once the volunteers take their places on stage, they quickly enter the hypnotic state and then begin to entertain while engaged in the many skits that Gary has developed over the years. Must be 21 & up to enter. 8:00 p.m. Tickets $10.

Tampa Improv is located at 1600 E 8th Ave C-112, Tampa, FL. For more information www.improvtampa.com.

Dan Cummings

Tampa Improv August 14 - 17

Dan’s unusual observations and unique autobiographical stand-up have earned him numerous television performances on The Tonight Show (both Conan and Leno have invited him over to the couch!), Showtime’s “Live from Amsterdam”, Comedy Central Presents, a one-hour Comedy Central special - “Crazy with A Capital F”, Last Comic Standing, Nickelodeon’s Mom’s Night Out, and on many other late night and cable programs. He’s currently a cast member on the popular World’s Dumbest series of popup

commentary shows on TruTV and he released his third CD, Hear This! on Warner Brothers records. August 14 - 8:00 p.m. August 15 - 8:00 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. August 16 7:30 p.m. & 10:00 p.m. August 17 - 7:00 p.m.

Tickets $17.

Tampa Improv is located at 1600 E 8th Ave C-112, Tampa, FL. For more information www.improvtampa.com.

Florida Championship Fighting returns to Tampa bringing approximately 10 mixed martial arts bouts featuring a title fight between Terry Janoski, Tampa, and Tony Murphy, Pinellas Park, as well as an MMA Divas fight. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $30-$65.

The Regent is located at 6437 Watson Road, Riverview, FL.

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Straz Center - Carol Morsani Hall August 17

Studio @ 620 August 15 - 17

Karleigh Chase presents this one woman show about being a homeless female. The play depicts the three choices presented to homeless women: Panhandling, stealing or prostitution. To tie in with the “homeless” theme, the night also features paintings by Ben Love, a previously homeless artist, and music by the Open Door Band, comprised of homeless or previously homeless musicians.

7:00 p.m. Tickets $15, $10 students/seniors.

Studio @ 620 is located at 620 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg, FL. For more informationwww.thestudioat620.org.

Classic Albums Presents - Elton John

Lakeland Center - Youkey Theatre August 15

Elton John’s Greatest Hits is the ninth album by British singer/songwriter Elton John, released on MCA Records, in November 1974. Spanning the years 1970 to 1974, it compiles ten of John’s singles, with one track variation for releases in North America and for Europe and Australia. It topped the album chart in both the US and the UK, staying at number one for ten consecutive weeks in the former nation for eleven weeks in the latter. It is his best-selling album to date. 8:00 p.m. Tickets $27 - $36.

One Republic

MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre August 16

The pop, rock band famous for Apologize and Secrets, will perform in Tampa almost one year to the day after their last local gig at the Rays post game concert. The Script and American Authors will open. 7:00 p.m.

Tickets: $25-$65.

Rock n Blues Hippiefest

Ruth Eckerd Hall August 16

Rock and Blues fans are certainly in for a tasty musical treat this summer as the popular Rock ‘n ‘Blues Hippiefest tour returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall on Saturday, August 16 at 7 pm. This year’s line-up features the Johnny Winter Band, Edgar Winter Band and Savoy Brown’s Kim Simmonds, along with special guests Vanilla Fudge and Peter Rivera, formerly of Rare Earth. 7:00 p.m.Tickets: 45.75 - $79.75. *$125 Dinner Package includes a premium seat, pre-show dinner and a voucher for free valet parking.

Enjoy a sumptuous buffet prior to the performance for only $25 per person (includes tax). Doors open two hours prior to the performance. Due to limited seating, we suggest advance purchase.

Florida Championship Fighting

The Regent August 16

The Whispers and The Manhattans

The Whispers is a group from Los Angeles, California, with a consistent track record of hit records dating back to the late 1960s. The Whispers were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2003, and were winners of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation’s prestigious Pioneer Award in 2008. By popular vote, the group was inducted into The SoulMusic Hall Of Fame at SoulMusic. com in December 2012.

The Manhattans are an American popular R&B vocal group, with a string of hit records spanning four decades, their best known million-selling songs being “Kiss and Say Goodbye” and “Shining Star” in 1980.

Pre-reception from 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.

Show time at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $ $34.53$70.11.

Motley Crue

MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre August 17

This is one show fans won’t want to miss as Alice Cooper opens for the rock band during The Final Tour, which stops at the Tampa venue. 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $20-$119.

Michael McDonald And TOTO

Ruth Eckerd Hall August 19

Their rock ‘n’ roll friendship dates back to McDonald’s appearance on Toto’s I’ll Be Over You, from the Farenheit album in 1986.

Now, they will co-headline a tour that stops at the Clearwater venue. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $45-$95. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet prior to the performance for only $25 per person (includes tax). Doors open two hours prior to the performance. Due to limited seating, we suggest advance purchase.

Jamie Kennedy

Side Splitters Comedy Club August 21 - 23

The actor and comedian will bring his stand-up to the Tampa comedy club. Side Splitters Comedy Club is a non-smoking comedy club offering laughs to anyone 18 or older, and plenty of drinks for those who are legal.

August 21 - 8:30 p.m. August 22 - 8:00 p.m. & 10:15 p.m. August 23 - 8:00 p.m. & 10:15 p.m. Tickets $20-$22.

Side Splitters is located at 12938 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, FL. For more information (813) 960-1197.

Shut Up and Laugh

Mahaffey Theater August 22

For the third straight year, WiLD 94.1 and the Mahaffey present the comedy show, this year featuring Mike Epps, Jo Koy and Michael Che. Known for his ability to blend hip hop with comedy, Epps has movie cred-

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Entertainment its including Jumping the Broom, Sparkle, Next Friday and Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins. Seen weekly as a regular guest on Chelsea Lately, Koy has come a long way from his modest start performing at a Las Vegas coffee house. Che was recently named one of Rolling Stone’s “50 Funniest People,’ Buzzfeed’s “50 Hottest Men in Comedy,” and Variety’s “Top 10 Comics To Watch.’ 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $49.50-$89.50.

SoulRcoaster

Van Wezel August 22

For the third installment of the Friday Fest Series, SoulRcoaster covers a diverse array of genres appealing to even the most discriminating taste! From Etta to Gaga, classic rock to Motown, jazz, ballads, disco and even a little country, soulRcoaster will engage you, entertain you and take you on a ride.Bring your blankets or lawn chairs, take in the music and the sunset, and enjoy food and beverage from local vendors. FridayFest takes place in rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, the Festival will move indoors to the Grand Foyer of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Bringing in food and drink from outside the Fest is prohibited; coolers and weapons of any kind are also prohibited.

Tori Amos

Ruth Eckerd Hall August 22

The Grammy-Award winning singer will embark on a worldwide tour in support of her new album, Unrepentant Geraldines, which has a pop-rock feel, and is a change in pace from her most recent releases. 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $43.25-$73.25.

The Tampa Urban Music Fest

USF Sun Dome August 23

Headlined by the Grammy Award-winning Anthony Hamilton, The Tampa Urban Music Fest also features the likes of R&B stars Lyfe Jennings, Mali Music, and Jazmine Sullivan. Comedian Kevin “Damn Fool” Simpson will host this night full of urban music’s most beloved performers. Starting at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $35 - $75.

The USF Sun Dome is located at 4202 E. Fowler Ave. SUN 141, Tampa, FL. For more information (813) 974-3111 or www.sundomearena.com.

Victoria de Lissovoy Jazz Quintet

Bok Tower Gardens August 23

As part of the Summer Music Series, Victoria de Lissovoy and her Jazz Quintet return to the Gardens for a memorable performance of Ballads, Blues & Broadway inside the Visitor Center August 23! 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Individual concert tickets are $20 ($18 members) or add the dinner option for $20 more. Subscribe to all four series performances for just $65 ($58.50 members) and enjoy a $15 savings!

Bok Tower Gardens is located at 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales, FL. For more information (863) 676-1408.

Tampa Bay Theatre Fest. - Death Row

Straz Center August 29

Four men from different walks of life have been accused of doing the unspeakable, but are they guilty? How can a child molester go home and sleep with his wife?

How can a father physically abuse his children? How can a successful business man land behind bars for no reason at all, or a Pastor forsake his vows? These questions will keep you in suspense as the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth unfolds on DEATH ROW. You be the judge!

WARNING: CONTAINS ADULT MATERIAL. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $22.50.

NASHVILLE STORYTELLERS

Carrollwood Cultural Center August 29

You know the songs, but do you know the stories behind them? Join us for a concert with songwriters Tony Haselden and George Teren to hear the history behind some of country music’s most clever songs. Tony Haselden is a founding member of Louisiana’s LeRoux. Tony’s unique and brilliant guitar style created the textures that helped define the band’s sound. Tony is an awardwinning songwriter and producer in Nashville. George Teren moved to Nashville from Boston in 1987. He spent 14 years at Zomba Music Publishing, garnering #1 hits for Tim McGraw. In 2003, George signed with Full Circle Music Publishing and has since had success with the #1 songs “Homewrecker” for Gretchen Wilson and “When I Get Where I’m Going” by Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton. His song “Ladies Love Country Boys” by Trace Adkins was a multiple week #1 hit in early 2007. 8:00 p.m. Tickets $20 -

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The Carrollwood Cultural Center is located at 4537 Lowell Rd., Tampa, FL. For more information (813) 269-1310.

Tampa Bay Theatre Fest. - Saul’s Juke Joint

Straz Center August 29 & 30

In 1938 SAUL’S JUKE JOINT was the place to be. People of all shades came to Saul’s to drink, dance, socialize and “pitch woo” to every “sheba” and “sheik” that entered the joint. The deep, Mid-Florida south town had plenty to look forward to, but old Mayor Ebenezer had other plans. What starts off as innocent, good fun, turns into secrets, lies, betrayal, greed, and possible murder. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $22.50.

Tampa Bay Theatre Festival presents Seasons, The Musical Tampa Bay Theatre Fest. - seasons the musical

Straz Center August 31

Why do we love? Why do we accept the pain and struggles associated with love? Is it worth it? SEASONS challenges these questions and presents love as an unassuming and undeniable part of the human existence.

In this unique musical, journey with Hope as her mom, Mrs. Jones, confronts a cancer diagnosis while Peter finds new love with Helen after an unexpected pregnancy. 3:00 p.m. Tickets $22.50.

Umphrey’s McGee

Jannus Live August 31

UM has built a rabid fanbase through endless touring, putting them on the road 100+ nights a year. Their constantly evolving sound channels a wide spectrum of influences while still preserving their distinct voice through crafty songwriting. With a massive repertoire of originals and noteperfect covers, their live shows are like flipping through the presets on your radio dial.

Their A.D.D. approach to “progressive improvisation” utilizes a set of Zappa inspired hand signals allowing them to orchestrate their melodic creations on the fly. 5:30 p.m.

Tickets $25 - $30.

Jannus Live is located at 200 1st Ave. North, St. Petersburg, FL. For more information (727) 8225665.

VENUE ADDRESSES AND CONTACT INFORMATION The Players Theatre 838 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236 (941) 365-2494 www.theplayers.org Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheatre 4802 N. US Highway 301 Tampa, FL 33610 Telephone: (813) 740-2446. www.midflorida.com/amphitheatre The Historic Capitol Theatre 405 Cleveland Street Clearwater, FL 33755 Telephone: (727) 791-7400. www.rutheckerdhall.com The Lakeland Center — 701 W. Lime St. Lakeland, FL 33815.

Telephone: (863) 834-8100 www.thelakelandcenter.com The Mahaffey Theater — 400 1st. St. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.

Telephone: (727) 892-5798. www.themahaffey.com Ruth Eckerd Hall — 1111 McMullen Booth Rd. Clearwater, FL 33759.

Telephone: (727) 791-7400. www.rutheckerdhall.com Ramon Theater 15 East Wall Street Frostproof, Florida 33843 Telephone: (863) 635-7222 www.ramontheater.com The Straz Center — 1010 North Macinnes Place, Tampa, FL 33602.

Telephone: (813) 229-7827. www.strazcenter.org The Tampa Bay Times Forum — 401 Channelside Dr. Tampa, FL 33602.

Telephone: (813) 301-6500. www.tampabaytimesforum.com The Tarpon Springs Performing Art Center — 324 Pine Street Tarpon Springs, FL. 34688 Telephone: (727) 942-5605. www.tarponarts.org Van Wezel Hall — 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. FL 34236.

Telephone: (941) 955-7676. www.vanwezel.org

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From DEPENDENT Page 1 blood pressure and heart disease, causing more hospitalizations, increased risk for complications and higher healthcare costs. Meanwhile, research shows that weight loss of just 5-10 percent can improve glycemic (blood sugar) control, lower blood pressure, and improve lipid (fat) cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL (low density lipoprotein) and HDL (high density lipoprotein) levels. Weight loss studies have shown little difference among diets, as long as they reduce calories. Common sense tells us that the best diet or meal plan is the one that a person will follow.

Lifestyle Physical activities and strength training are important for weight loss. Strength training is especially important for older people, who have lost muscle mass with age.

For example, if elderly persons are confined to wheelchairs, it is suggested that they exercise their arms up and down, lift their legs while sitting and move their feet up and down. Any type of exercise is beneficial and keeps the blood circulating. As the data indicates, more and more people are developing diabetes with aging across the entire lifespan. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey determined that diabetes is a function of age and weight gain beginning at age 40 and progressively increasing into a person’s 70s.

Prevention Prevention modalities are imperative. Ongoing diabetes programs and support groups using health literacy principles—plain-language principles to educate people about what diabetes is, the benefits of healthy weight maintenance, food intake, reading labels, problems with processed foods, the value of lowering lipid levels, the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, controlling blood sugar, self-management at home and focusing on goals—are essential, as is involving families in treatment. Further, it is important to screen and treat the elderly as a key component of better health care.

Ultimately, by preventing diabetics from feeling overwhelmed and unsuccessful, education can build productive partnerships with diabetics, resulting in empowerment and successful self-management—patients taking care of themselves!

Mary Gynn, RN, is a diabetes educator, member of the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE), FNA, community/public and senior health educator.

She facilitates diabetes support groups in Dunedin and Clearwater and is a patient advocate. She can be reached at mmgynn@aol.com or (847) 533-1197.

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By June Hurley Young “Grow old along with me The best is yet to be The last for which the first was made.” –Browning

Aging gracefully: that’s what a senior’s life is all about. It doesn’t just happen. It takes work, determination and stamina. Along with age comes memory and communication loss, fatigue and isolation.

There are ways to combat the growing dementia that accompanies aging. James Bender and Jill Stouffer are investigating “Right Mind“ Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, a program of mental exercises to prevent forms of dementia like Alzheimer’s disease. Communication is what keeps intimacy and love alive for couples and friends. With dementia, communication is gradually broken and isolation and frustration can take over. CST activities are now being used in retirement homes to combat these forgetfulness issues. They are now available for home use as well and can be obtained by calling James and Jill at 813-995-5251. A subscription gets you a fresh session plan and new activities every week. You may obtain your free trial at www.fitminds4family.com.

From DEMENTIA Page 1 with your loved ones in this situation can be very difficult.

For family members outside of the immediate caregiving relationships, meaningful communication also poses a challenge. Without day-to-day interaction, the changes caused by the progress of dementia can be so shocking or upsetting that visits are focused on dealing with these feelings rather than communicating meaningfully with loved ones.

Grandchildren, in particular, can have a hard time understanding how to interact with grandparents who may have changed.

How can we maintain meaningful communication with our loved ones throughout the dementia journey? The use of cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) has many benefits to offer the caregiving relationship. Regular CST can reduce difficult behaviors by addressing feelings of boredom and isolation. By delivering CST personally, caregivers create the opportunity for

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The Fit Minds CST programming is being used in retirement homes and long-term care facilities by professional caregivers. Now a home version is being made available for families to use.

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Primary Election August 26, 2014

FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO BE ELECTION READY 1.

Florida is a Closed Primary State: Only voters registered with a political party may vote in that party’s primary. Registration deadline - July 28 for new registrations and party affiliation changes.

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All voters can vote by mail. All eligible mail ballots are included in final election results.

To vote at your convenience, request a mail ballot by visiting www.votepinellas.com or by calling (727) 464-VOTE (8683). Ballots can be returned by mail or dropped off at any drop-off location, but must be received by 7 p.m. Election Day.

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To avoid delays, bring photo and signature ID to the polls and make sure the Elections Office has your current name, address and signature.

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Early Voting is available at any Elections Office.

NEW Days and Hours (Varies by County) August 16 – 24 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday-Sunday Locations 13001 Starkey Rd., Largo (Starkey Lakes Corporate Center) 315 Court St., Room 117, Clearwater (Courthouse) 501 1st Ave. N., St. Petersburg

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On Election Day, voters must vote in the precincts in which they live. Precinct, voting districts and polling place information can be found on your current voter information card or online by selecting “Find Your Precinct” at www.votepinellas.com.

Deborah Clark Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections