February 2020 Aventura Digest

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Aventura Branch Library Happenings Furry Tales, Baby And Me Group, Book Discussion, Intro To The iPhone And More The Aventura Branch Library has a wide variety of events scheduled this month. There will be meditation and exercises classes, an author series, ESOL classes, a book discussion group, chess club and much more. Some events may require you to RSVP, so please call prior to attending the event.

AARP Tech: Intro to iPhone Wed, Feb 19, 11:00am - 2:00pm Learn how to get the most from your mobile device!

Materials will be provided. Space is limited. Please

contact the branch for registration information. Ages 18 yrs. and up. Intro to Smartphone: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Beyond the Basics: 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

Furry Tales with Ailina Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm Read more of your favorite stories alongside Ailina the Brittany Spaniel! Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog may help improve literacy skills and boost confidence. You may bring your own book or choose one.

Please contact the branch for more information.

Winter Art with Barbara Freiberg Fri, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm Participants will learn about the artist Grandma Moses and her artwork. They will then create their own winter village scene drawing based on her style. Space is limited Regular pencils and watercolor pencils will be used. Space is limited. Please contact the branch to register. Ages 18 yrs. and up Super Smash Bros. Bash!

Fri, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm Join us for Super Smash Bros. gaming! Bring your own controller or use one of ours. Ages 8-18 yrs.

Homework Help & Tutoring Program Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 1:00pm, Sat, Feb 29, 10:00am - 1:00pm Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12.

Please visit https://www.mdpls.org/tutor/tutoring.asp for course offerings and location information.

Book Discussion Group - The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women Sat, Feb 22, 1:30pm - 3:00pm Join us for a monthly book discussion with lively conversation. Kate Moore’s The Radium Girls is a look at the history of radium in the United States and the call for workers’ rights as factory employees began to succumb to radiation poisoning.

Baby and Me Group Mon, Feb 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm Auditorium Join a free ten-week program that gives parents and caregivers an opportunity to develop close relationships with their infants ages birth to six months. Space is limited. Registration is required and closes once the group is full. Series runs weekly from February 3 to April 13. Participants must attend a minimum of eight classes.

Call 305-243-8425 or e-mail familiesfirst@miami.edu for more information and to register. Program sponsored by The Children’s Trust.

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Basic Computers with Generation Technology Thu, Feb 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm Members of the Generation Technology student organization provide individual and small group instruction on laptops, tablets, smart cellphones and ebook readers. Please bring your personal device.

Assistance is available in English and Spanish. Ages 18 yrs. and up.

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The Aventura International Film Series continues with Birds of Passage on Tuesday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.

When an indigenous Wayuu family becomes involved in the booming Colombian drug trade of the ‘70s, greed, passion and honor collide. The ensuing fratricidal war will put their lives, their culture and their ancestral traditions at risk. Variety says, “Few films have captured quite so powerfully the tension between the old and new worlds — a feat Birds of Passage accomplishes while simultaneously allowing audiences to channel the Wayuu’s surrealistic view of their surroundings, where spirits walk the earth, and wise women interpret their dreams.” Not rated, this film is from Colombia with English subtitles.

The Aventura International Film Series presented by the City of Aventura is hosted by Shelly Isaacs who introduces the film and leads a post-screening discussion. Isaacs is founder, programmer and commentator for South Florida’s popular Café Cinematheque International

programs. Isaacs holds a master’s degree in Media Ecology Studies from New York University, where he served as an adjunct professor in cultural studies. Presently, he teaches foreign-language film appreciation in the Lifelong Learning Society at Florida Atlantic University and at Florida International University. He is the film expert for Celebrity Cruise Lines during their annual voyage to the Cannes International Film Festival as well as on other scheduled film-related cruises throughout the world.

This film includes adult subject matter and is not appropriate for children under 12. Tickets are $12. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at aventuracenter.org, by phone at 877.311.7469 or 954.462.0222, or in person at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance. For Group Sales, please call 954.660.6307.

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Getting Her Vision Back - Finally!

A Lifetime Battle For Lydia Harris Comes To A Happy End With A Visit To Braverman Eye Center Hollywood - While many of us have stories to tell about our vision, Lydia Harris can fill several volumes with what she has gone through since the age of 4.

While we can tell you that the 60-yearold south Florida resident had spring time cataract surgery to correct High Myopia and cataracts in both eyes - it’s the road that she climbed to get to the Braverman Eye Center in Hollywood that is something special.

Before she got to see Dr. Stanley Braverman and his staff in their state-ofthe-art office - or be referred by her Optometrist Dr. Dan Llewellyn in Fort Lauderdale, who is the official eye doctor for the Florida Panthers - Harris had endured a lifetime of vision problems.

“Since I was in pre-school, I wore glasses,” Harris recalled. “My eyesight got progressively worse through the years and even had to wear bifocals that looked like Coke bottles. It was not an easy childhood.”

Through the years, there was always a struggle with her vision, and when she moved to Florida and started to see Dr. Llewellyn for her routine visits, there were fewer problems. But that all started to change last year when things began to go downhill.

From the time Dr. Llewellyn suggested Dr. Braverman, Harris could see things

eyes since birth. With today’s methods of cataract surgery, we are able to not only correct the cataract, but also, we can change the power of the crystalline lens so that nearsightedness can be eliminated.

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What Are Cataracts?

A cataract is formed when the natural lens of the eye, responsible for focusing light and producing sharp images, becomes cloudy and hardens, resulting in a loss of visual function. The lens of the eye is clear at birth but is one of the first parts of the body to show the effects of aging. A cataract is painless and usually develops gradually over several months or years. The onset of a cataract in one or both eyes may cause decreased night vision, impaired depth perception, and increased color distortion.

Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss among adults age 55 and older.

In fact, poor vision from cataracts affects 60 percent of all adults over age 60.

However, cataracts also can result from injury, heredity, or medications, so they can affect people of all ages.

Understanding that no two conditions or patients are the same, Dr. Braverman analyzes the patient’s symptoms, performs a comprehensive eye exam, and may test for glare disability and contrast sensitivity before making a diagnosis. The final decision to proceed with the surgery belongs to the patient.

“Since I was in pre-school, I wore Your optometrist or Dr. glasses. My eyesight got Braverman may prescribe glasses, progressively worse through the medication or surgery depending on your symptoms, complaints and years - and even had to wear bifocals age. Usually surgery will not be recthat looked like Coke bottles. It was ommended until glasses no longer not an easy childhood.” Lydia Harris work to make you visually happy. In Patient, Braverman Eye Center the case of clear lensectomy surgery, the patient cosmetically wants changing once again. By the time she had to get rid of their glasses, but they are out both of her eyes done in March and April, of the LASIK treatment range. this is someone who was indeed sold.

“The meeting with Dr. Braverman and Cataract Surgery: What To Expect his great staff was the beginning of someThanks to new advancements, this is a thing special,” Harris pointed out. “Every great time to have cataract surgery. Your question I had, he had an answer for. I eye is like a camera. It has photographic can’t talk enough about the procedure on paper (the retina), and a camera lens. Two both eyes and the way I was treated. A excellent options exist for cataract surpositive experience.” gery. The choice is yours. Traditional In the months after the eyes were Cataract Surgery is the removal of your done, Harris is doing very well - seeing cloudy natural camera lens, which is usuthose street signs and everything better ally dissolved using high frequency ultrathan ever before. sound through a small (less than 3 milAs for Dr. Braverman, he said “Ms. limeter) opening. If your eye qualifies, the Harris had two problems. She had cata- second option, Laser Assisted Cataract racts, but she also had highly nearsighted Surgery can now be done using state of

A lifetime of vision problems were corrected for Lydia Harris after a visit to Dr. Stanley Braverman and the Braverman Eye Center. the art Femtosecond Laser technology to assist with parts of the cataract surgical procedure, including softening up the cloudy camera lens.

This Femtosecond Laser Assisted Surgery reduces the amount of high frequency ultrasound needed. Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery takes a delicate procedure and refines it even more, so that the surgical precision is unparalleled. The computer-guided accuracy of the laser compliments your doctor’s skills with today’s latest technology. An artificial man made clear lens is then placed inside the eye where the cloudy lens used to be.

There are several types of high quality premium vision lenses that can be used, giving you potentially better results than with a standard basic lens. After the surgery, eye drops are given to the patient to aid in the healing of the eye, which takes a few months, but the patient is able to return to normal activity almost immediately after surgery and usually sees well within just days. If the eye is otherwise healthy, cataract surgery is successful in more than 98% of patients and they enjoy improved vision after the procedure.

Cataract surgery continues to improve.

Recent developments include no-stitch surgery, topical anesthesia, surgical correction of astigmatism, new upgraded premium lens designs, Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery, and Dr. Braverman’s newly trademarked LACE™ procedure.

The LACE™ procedure, if you are deemed a candidate, can nearly always guarantee that the patient will need no glasses for distance vision, and no glasses for distance or near vision if a multifocal lens implant is used. At the Braverman Eye Center, we are proud to offer the advanced AMO CATALYS® Precision Laser System, for unsurpassed Femtosecond Laser Assisted cataract surgery performance.

About Dr. Stanley Braverman Dr. Stanley Braverman is a Voluntary Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Miami School of Medicine’s Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. He is also an Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor at the Nova Southeastern School of Optometry and the official LASIK and Cataract Surgeon for the Florida Panthers.

Along with treating patients, Dr. Braverman, a board certified ophthalmologist, has been a medical researcher, and is the inventor of several eye surgical instruments, and author of many articles for medical journals. Dr. Braverman’s newly trademarked LACE™ procedure (Laser Assisted Cataract Extraction) provides the best possible cataract surgical results. He has lectured at professional meetings about upgraded lens implants,

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Lydia Harris Gets Her Vision Back

At the Braverman Eye Center in Hollywood, Dr. Stanley Braverman and his amazing staff have been able to help so many patients - like Lydia Harris realize the dream of seeing without the use of glasses. Braverman Eye Center is located at: 1050 N. Federal Highway, Hollywood, Florida 33020.

BRAVERMAN EYE CENTER Continued From Page 8 advanced cataract surgery and LASIK, both nationally and internationally. He has been recognized by Newsweek Magazine as one of the Fifteen Leaders in Laser Eye Surgery in 2011, and recently co-authored a book on Z-Lasik that is being distributed internationally. You can find it on Amazon.com.

An initial cataract, LASIK or Collagen Cross Linking consultation can be sched-

uled by calling the Braverman Eye Center at: (954) 458-2112 or (305) 374-8694. For additional information please contact Regina Vasquez, Surgical Coordinator for cataract surgery, or Rosemary Hartford, LASIK and Corneal Collagen Cross-linking Surgical Coordin-ator, or visit the Braverman Eye Center website at www.braver maneyecenter.com - where you can watch a video of cataract or LASIK surgery and learn more about all of the latest advances in cataract surgery and upgraded lens implants, as well as

LASIK Surgery, including Near-Far Multifocal PresbyLASIK, for patients over 40 years old who require glasses for both distance and near vision. There is plenty of information on Collagen Cross Linking too. In addition to Dr. Stanley Braverman, a Refractive Cataract and LASIK Laser Vision Correction surgeon, your other subspecialty eye care needs can also be evaluated and treated. On staff at the Braverman Eye Center are Rashid Taher MD FACS and Tirso Lara MD FACS, VitreoRetinal surgeons; Andre Sarraga MD

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M&M American Dance Theatre’s Michael Kessler and Melinda Jackson present “DID SOMEBODY SAY BROADWAY?” -a new musical celebrationThursday, February 27, 7:30 PM at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center

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Did you ever dream of reliving your favorite moments from every Broadway show you’ve ever seen? Did you ever imagine holding your beloved in your arms & swirling around the stage, or staring into your darling’s eyes while singing passionate love songs by Broadway’s legendary composers?

Well, that is the premise of “DID SOMEBODY SAY BROADWAY?”, a funny, optimistic and poignant love story, starring renowned husband and wife song and dance team, Michael Kessler & Melinda Jackson at the beautiful Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on Thursday, February 27, at 7:30 PM. In this new musical celebration of the best of Broadway, M&M sing and dance their way through a history of classic numbers from hit Broadway shows like KISS ME KATE, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, CHICAGO, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, HAIR and many more, while revealing personal, backstage stories of their work and experiences with some of the giants of musical theatre.

Native New Yorkers, Jackson and Kessler, affectionally known as M&M, share 30 years of producing, directing, writing, composing, choreographing and performing internationally from ballet to Broadway, Radio City Music Hall, the Las Vegas Strip, to theaters and opera houses

worldwide.

In addition to nine international tours of their original shows, the couple have performed in Tommy Tune’s Broadway show, “Grand Hotel,’ choreographed the Winter

The cast of 12 features the virtuosic piano stylings and vocals of Broadway Music Director, arranger and composer Phil Hall.

A short list of luminaries from the performing arts world who have worked with Phil include:

and involvement in musical dance theatre.

Tickets are $35 to $55.

Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at aventuracenter.org,

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The Broward Center for the Performing Arts manages the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, a 14,864-square-foot, 330-seat waterfront complex that hosts performing arts, cultural and

Olympics, the U.S. Pro Gymnastics tour and directed and choreographed the 30th Anniversary tour of the hit rock musical “Hair” and many more.

Melinda is proud to be the great-granddaughter of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt.

Bully! Michael is proud to be the great-grandson of Russian Cantor Yacov Sanzofsky. Shalom!

Angela Lansbury, Lily Tomlin, Tommy Tune, Nanette Fabray, Phyllis Diller, Madeline Kahn and Gregory Hines.

Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit M&M’s nonprofit M&M American Dance Theatre Works dedicated to promoting artistic collaboration, educational and cultural enrichment through exposure, mentorship

by phone at 877.311.7469 or 954.462.0222, or in person at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance. For Group Sales, please call 954.660.6307.

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at 3385 N.E. 188

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CITY NEWS Plant-based Festival To Be Held February 9th At Gulfstream Park

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We all want to live a long and healthier life, right? If you haven’t already started this journey, now is your time. And, if you already are on track, you have an opportunity to enrich your trip.

So, get your taste buds ready! With more vendors and more flavor than before, the 2nd Annual Plant-Based Festival will be held at Gulfstream Park Village, South Florida’s premier entertainment destination, on Sunday, Feb. 9 from 11:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. The event will showcase the latest in food, drink and plantbased goods coming to The Village Center. The festival, located in the Gulfstream Park Village shopping area, will feature a main stage for presenters, music, giveaways from merchants, 60+ plant-based vendors, and contests for the kids. The event is family-friendly and free to attend.

The 2nd Annual Plant-Based Festival might be the gamechanger that points you in the right direction for your health. “It will be a day of food, drink and fashion that can direct people to live happy, fulfilled lives while making positive contributions to the community,” says Alex Schreer, Director of Experiential Marketing for Madison Marquette who represents Gulfstream Park Village. The Village Center at Gulfstream Park will be transformed into a village of food trucks, consumer goods, and some surprises still in the works.

Food vendors will be serving unique, delicious organic food.

Eco-products and plant-based clothing, as well as oils, soaps, plants, and hemp products will be available. Healthy drinks will be accessible at several sites.

Speakers including Aventura Hospital’s Nutrition and Diabetes Educator Michelle Larea and Commissioner Lima-

Taub will be discussing why plant-based diets and lifestyles are positive for human health and the Earth. Also, Flaviah Campos, an Integrated Health Coach who is certified in Plant-

According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) International Medicine in 2016, high animal protein intake was positively associated

studies, printed a report back in 2012 stating that “Greenhouse gases attributed to livestock are more than double that of transportation emissions.” The report also noted that livestock are fed

begin face-to-face with experts, information and resources right at your fingertips on February 9th at Gulfstream Park Village.

Join your friends and neighbors on a day that may impact your life, but most importantly, improve your health.

When: Sunday, Feb. 9 from 11:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Where: Gulfstream Park Village 901 S. Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 - just two miles east of I-95. 954-4547000 Cost: Free to attend

Based Nutrition, will be discussing healing through a healthy diet and lifestyle.

Attendees should come ready for fun and ready to eat by bringing their own reusable water bottle, cup or cutlery to cut down on waste. Alternatives will be available, but every little bit helps!

Inspired by the City’s Plastic Straw Ban, Gulfstream Park Village will be giving away multicolor stainless-steel reusable straws to the first 500 attendees.

Why an emphasis on Plant-based living?

with cardiovascular mortality, whereas high plant-based protein intake had just the opposite effect, especially among individuals with at least one lifestyle risk factor. Many studies since then have shown that modification in a diet that reduces red meat shows a marked decrease in cardiovascular incidents, resulting in an increase in longevity. As far as the environmental impact of a meat-based society, the Hippocrates Institute, named in honor of the ancient Greek physician who recorded the first medical case

35% of the world’s grains, while large pockets of the world go hungry. And that was back in 2012.

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With free parking and over 5,000 parking spaces, Gulfstream Park is also home to large-scale seasonal entertainment concepts including festivals, theatrical offerings, and carnivals making it the ultimate family destination.

Gulfstream Park is located at 901 South Federal Highway in Hallandale Beach, Florida, just two miles east of I-95. Valet service and complimentary selfparking are available. Gulfstream Park is open seven days a week.

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educated on all the latest technology being used to perform these intricate surgical procedures. Using the most state-ofthe-art surgical equipment and techniques, Dr. Wagner and his team at JAWS podiatry consistently deliver these services and provide patients with staggering outcomes that are rivaled by no other facility in the region. Dr. Wagner’s approach and philosophy to minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery is one which treats the foot with the same delicacy and attention to aesthetics as one would treat any other body part of the body. Just as plastic surgeons offer aesthetic treatments for other parts of the body, Dr. Wagner believes in doing the same for feet.

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or calluses, painful bone spurs, ankle and big-toe joint arthritis, heel pain, among many others.

The minimally invasive procedures offered at JAWS podiatry significantly reduce the risks that are normally associated with surgery. And with a team as careful, meticulous, and knowledgeable as their own, a favorable outcome is certain.

Dr. Wagner also works closely with Dr. Orlando Nunez, another prominent and acclaimed podiatrist and orthopedic surgeon who specializes and continues to pioneer in Minimally Invasive foot and ankle procedures. Dr. Nunez is an expert in the field of podiatry, having completed a three-year Podiatric Medicine and Surgery residence at Kendall Regional Medical Center in Miami, Florida following his graduation from Rosalind Franklin University of Medical and Science College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. Dr. Nunez is licensed to practice Podiatry in Idaho and Florida and is also a licensed Medical Doctor in Mexico, Spain, as well as his home country of Colombia. Dr. Nunez originally studied medicine in Cartagena, Colombia where he received his MD (Medical Doctor) before working

as a general physician at St. Francisco de Asis Hospital in Quibdo, Colombia and Maria Auxiliadora Maternity Clinic in Cartagena, Colombia. Dr. Nunez completed a two-year fellowship in Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery sponsored by the Academy of Ambulatory Foot & Ankle Surgery.

Dr. Nunez is currently Assistant Professor and Fellow of the Academy of Ambulatory Foot & Ankle Surgery and assists in a teaching and translating capacity at the annual cadaver seminars and is also a member of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. Dr. Nunez is also a published author. Having coauthored chapters in two Orthopedic texts on Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Foot and Ankle, in 2010 & 2013, as well as being co-author for an article in a journal publication in Italy, Dr. Nunez has demonstrated profound knowledge in the field of medicine and podiatry. Dr. Nunez works closely with Dr. Wagner to educate the public on the wonders of Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery.

With a staff that treats their patients like family, the team at JAWS podiatry makes it their sole mission to leave every client that

steps into their office with a lasting experience unlike any other.

From the moment you place that first call to their office; the concierge, administrative staff, and the specialist team of podiatrists are consistently striving to deliver premium luxury-level services through their kindness, education, passion, and unwavering commitment. What separates JAWS from other podiatric units is not just their technology but their commitment to delivering superb customer care and satisfaction, and an eagerness to answer any questions. The JAWS team goes above and beyond to ensure that their patients are comfortable and informed.

If you are curious and would like to take a better look at some of the outstanding results that Dr. Wagner and the JAWS team deliver you can view some of their before and after shots on their Instagram page, drtoejam.

Here you can view photos of some of the miraculous results following minimally invasive treatments delivered by the JAWS team such as toe shortenings, Brazilian foot lifts, bunion and hammer toe corrections. In addition, you can also find JAWS podiatry on Facebook at JAWS podiatry foot/ankle specialists.

You can also view videos of some of their procedures, as well as featured depth explanations, by visiting their youtube channel at JAWS healthcare.

Boasting a perfect five-star rating on google, with over 200 reviews that stand as testament to the exceptional customer service and innovative procedures that the JAWS team has delivered, it’s no wonder why they’re constantly ranked as one of the top businesses in South Florida. If you’re interested in scheduling a consultation or want to learn more about the wonderful work being done at JAWS podiatry, call 954.922.7333 or visit jawspodiatry.com. JAWS Podiatry has two locations: 3700 Washington St. Suite 403 Hollywood, Fl. 33021 and 18205 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 2214 Aventura, Fl. 33160.

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By Austin Torres - For over thirteen years South Florida’s Dr. Abraham Wagner, founder of JAWS Podiatry & The MIFAS (Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery) Institute™, has dedicated himself to specializing and innovating the practice of regenerative medicine and Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery, providing the most exceptional functional and aesthetic procedures for foot and ankle.

Together, with a highly skilled and dedicated five-physician podiatric team led by Dr. Wagner, JAWS Podiatry treats patients with varying podiatric conditions from across the globe, providing them with stateof-the-art procedures with results no other center in the region can deliver. The remarkable service and staff that JAWS podiatry provides has made it one of the most well-respected centers in the podiatric community.

While JAWS podiatry provides traditional podiatric services, they also deliver minimally invasive solutions for functional and aesthetic purposes, which are peerless in their outcomes. Dr. Wagner earned a Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Barry University before completing his residency at South Miami/ Baptist Hospital in Miami, and is recognized and respected in the podiatric community as a leading expert and pioneer in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery. JAWS podiatry also offers regenerative in-office solutions such as Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and stem cells, which Dr. Wagner himself developed to be used specifically for foot and ankle procedures. Dr. Wagner’s reputation for groundbreaking work and his commitment to always refining his craft has also made him a popular guest speaker on television and radio as well as a frequent lecturer at medical conferences.

As a specialist in Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery, Dr. Wagner is constantly undergoing training to further develop his specialized craft and become

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The City of Aventura and the Aventura Police Department will be hosting Ride with the Aventura Police, a bike safety and ride event to promote safe cycling practices.

When and Where: Sunday, February 23, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. at Founders Park located at 3105 NE 190 Street.

Various bike safety presentations will be provided and a limited number of helmets, bicycle lights and water bottles will be distributed before the bike ride starts. Participants will have an opportunity to ask the police questions about bike safety, get helmets fitted, learn about basic bike maintenance, join a bike rodeo, enter to win prizes, and speak with representatives of Aventura B-Cycle, the City’s bike-share system.

The bike ride starts at 10:00 a.m. where members of the Aventura Police Department will escort the community along a safe bike ride within Aventura.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own bikes for the ride. Riders should be able to demonstrate the ability to ride a bike safely on the road.

Bicycle Helmets: Get the Right Fit An unexpected fall from a bike can happen at any time and has the potential to result in serious brain injury. The good news is that a properly-fitting helmet will reduce this risk. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more children age 5 to 14 go to hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with bicycles than any other sport. A child’s helmet must fit right NOW—do not buy a helmet for them to “grow into.”

As a child’s head grows, you will need to replace the helmet. Everyone, including adults, should wear a helmet every time a bicycle is ridden. However, it is NOT enough to just wear a helmet. A helmet needs to fit properly in order to provide the highest level of head protection and

should always be worn with the chin strap fastened.

Step 1: Size. Don’t buy a helmet without trying it on for size. Make sure the helmet fits snugly. While it is sitting flat on top of your head, make sure the helmet cannot move side to side. Sizing Pads: Sizing pads come with new helmets; use them if you need a more secure fit. You can remove the extra pads if your child’s head grows. Universal Fit Ring: If the helmet has a universal fit ring instead of pads, adjust the ring size to fit snugly on your head.

Step 2: Position. The helmet should sit LOW on your forehead. There should only be one or two finger-widths above your eyebrow. Your child should be able to look upward and see the front rim of your bicycle helmet on your own head.

Step 3: Side Straps. The left and right side straps should form a “Y” and meet right below your ear. The side straps may be easier to adjust if you take the helmet off your head. Roll the little rubber band as close to the side straps as possible to prevent slipping.

Step 4: Chin Strap (Buckle).

Buckle the chin strap. Tighten the chin strap until it is snug. No more than one finger should be able to fit under the strap. Take a look at the first image at the top of the post to see how this should look.

Step 5: Final Check • Does the helmet fit right? Open your mouth really wide! The helmet should pull down on the head. If it does not, then refer to Step 4 and re-adjust the strap. • Is your helmet in the right position on your forehead? When looking up, you should be able to see the front of the helmet visor.

For more info about the BIKE Ride, contact the Aventura Community Recreation Center at 305-466-3883.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE! Public Auction for 21st Century Storage on Friday, Feb. 21st, 2020 At 11:00 am.

Property Contained in the following Units will be sold to the Highest bidder to satisfy The owner’s lien for rent. Auction is with reserve.

NAME UNIT INVENTORY • Marie Cefort Jean Francois................103 Household items • Yves Loussaint Fluery.........................104 Household items • Edna Simpson....................................107 Household items • Gladys Nordeus..................................112 Household items • Desmond Shuler.................................128 Household items • Lexing Zhang........................................16 Household items • Hervens Sainvil...................................234 Household items • Ruth Elaine Reese..............................237 Household items • Ramona Lawson.................................408 Household items

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Simple ways to help caregivers focus on their own wellbeing (BPT) - Caring for a loved one with a chronic illness is something millions of Americans do every day. Whether it is a parent, spouse, extended family member or friend, the stress of caring for another adult can take a toll.

“I have to do absolutely everything for her,” explains Anthony Cowels, whose 71-year-old wife, Florence, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1986. As he watched her disease progress, his caregiver responsibilities grew. What’s more, for some of the years Cowels also cared for his elderly parents, compounding his responsibilities.

“It has been a long journey of caregiving,” says Cowels, 70. “I try not to let it overwhelm me. I always look for ways to do better.” Cowels learned to care for both himself and his wife better through useful tools, education and friendship and by joining a caregiver support group. He says he can “interact with others who identify with my situation.”

Family caregiving: A growing trend Cowels represents a growing number

of Americans who care for older or aging loved ones. About 41 million family caregivers in the United States provided an estimated 34 billion hours of care to an adult with limitations in daily activities in 2017, notes the AARP report Valuing the Invaluable: 2019 Update.

What’s more, as the population ages, caregiving demands are increasing while the pool of potential caregivers is decreasing.

As the Valuing report states, “Americans will have more older relatives or close friends to potentially care for than children in about 15 years.

The U.S. Census Bureau projects that, by the year 2035, adults ages 65 and older will outnumber children under the age of 18 for the first time in U.S. history.

This fundamental demographic shift is the result of the aging of the U.S. population, increasing longevity, and a declining birth rate. “ Caring for yourself In addition to helping with self-care activities like bathing, dressing and going to the bathroom, family caregivers today often perform complex medical

tasks, including wound care, giving injections and handling medical equipment. The tasks that were once provided in hospitals and health care clinics are increasingly the responsibility of family and friends, who are often given little training or support.

While many family caregivers often report positive feelings in their role such as a sense of purpose or connection with their loved one, it often comes with feelings of being overwhelmed.

Exhaustion, worry, loneliness and financial stress are common challenges caregivers face. If you also work a fulltime job, it can be even more difficult to balance your needs and responsibilities.

While you may not achieve perfect balance, it is important to prioritize your physical and mental wellbeing, so you can be there for the person you care for. These first steps can help you find some balance as you navigate your caregiver journey: • Join a support group. Ask your health care provider about local options.

Community centers are another good resource. If you live in a remote area or have difficulties commuting, online support groups are another useful way to connect with others in similar situations.

• Make time for yourself. When you care for another person and have your own life demands, it can feel as though there is little time left in the day for yourself.

Even if it is just 15 minutes, make time to do something you enjoy, such as walking or reading.

• Don’t be afraid to ask for help. No one person can do it all. It takes a team to care for someone, especially those with complex medical conditions. You can start by asking your provider about local health care resources and reach out to family and friends for assistance.

It is important for family caregivers to stay mentally and physically healthy so they can provide the best care possible to the growing number of people who need support. For helpful tips and caregiver resources, visit www.aarp.org/ caregiving.

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REAL ESTATE Self-care re-imagined: Achieve higher quality ‘me time’ in the bathroom (BPT) - The long-overdue self-care movement acknowledges what you’ve known for years: Taking time for yourself gets you in a better state of mind to handle your crazy life and tackle your long to-do list. A day off and a massage appointment are both acts of self-care that can work wonders on your stress. When the pressure builds and you can’t fit some time out into your schedule, incorporating self-care in your routine can also do a lot to restore your equilibrium. The perfect place to start is in the bathroom. If you’re like most people, the bathroom is a place to prepare for the major transitions of the day. So why not rethink the bathroom as a space where you’re performing a ritual to prepare your body and your spirit for the next thing? Introducing a ritualized mindset to your routine infuses positive purpose into your actions. Calibrate it to the right energy level for the next part of your day, so you’ll feel invigorated before heading into work, or soothed and relaxed before bedtime.

To inspire you, the following are ideas and upgrades for your daily self-care ritual.

Adorn the space with flowers and candles: For centuries, fresh blooms and a flickering flame have been used to give spaces meaning and sacredness. Seeing the colorful flowers will give you a lift, and it will serve as a special reminder of the purpose of this time and space.

As always, the low light of a candle can set a relaxing vibe.

Make time for mindfulness: Bringing a meditative element to your get-ready ritual can quiet the chatter of the busy brain. With a little experimentation, you can find something that works for you. During your time, look for opportunities to be mindful and present. That means devoting your headspace to absolutely nothing but the aroma of your favorite body wash or the muscle soothing sensation of the warm water. Or, try pausing for a mindful minute, where you just close your eyes and focus on your breathing for 60 seconds or so. These actions can lower your blood pressure and help you get focused on what’s ahead.

Luxuriate in the tub: Yes, a bath takes longer than the usual shower. But if you pay attention to what the research says about the benefits of hydrotherapy, it’s well worth the extra effort. A 2014 report published by the North American Journal of Medical Science shows how a warm water soak results in lower blood pressure and heart rate. Make your bath extra relaxing, lower the lights, play soft music, and add a handful of Epsom salts to the water, to create the ultimate self-care refuge.

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Aventura Has 2 Great Malls, Try International Jewelers Exchange The Other Mall!

With Over 100 Jewelers And Watchmakers Fine Watch And Diamond Dealers Offering The Items You Want At Prices That Beat The Caribbean And Anywhere Else...

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If You Shop For Jewelry At A Regular Mall You’re Paying Way Too Much We Buy - We Sell - We Repair - We Trade “Making Jewelry Buying And Selling Fun”

19275 Biscayne Blvd. Aventura (1 Block South Of That Other Mall) Hours: 10am - 5:30pm Tuesday Thru Saturday