Mature Lifestyles Sarasota/Manatee edition April 2011

VOLUME 22, NUMBER 4 SARASOTA • MANATEE APRIL 2011

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Mature Lifestyles • April 2011 • page 2

BY JANICE DOYLE

Dear Readers,

Because of mod-ern technology,

we are tied to the rest of the world through instant visual images. As I observed the devastation caused by the tsunami in Japan, I couldn’t help thinking that thousands of those shown in shelters were my peers, people in their 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s whose desire for the comforts of home are very much like mine. Now they are without food, water and their own homes. Most have lost family members. All are suffering greatly. I have lived in Japan. It is a unique country in all ways, from geography to architecture and from art to the customs and personal discipline which make it “work” in spite of the dense population in such a small geographical size. One day I entered a middle school gymnasium to be a part of a program. The entire student body was being seated as I arrived. As the several hundred students came in, class by class in order, they each stopped quickly and quietly to remove their shoes. They weren’t kicking them off into random piles, either. As the first classes entered, they turned so the heels of their shoes touched the wall, toes pointed forward, until the wall was lined. Subsequent classes created lines of shoes in front of that, finally reaching several feet out into the gym. All the shoes were black and similar in style, yet at the end of the program, each pair was quietly claimed without a single problem. Last week I read that in the shelters in Japan all the shoes are lined up inside the door. It was easy for me to imagine. It would not have occurred to them to have done otherwise. And no one would have argued. A picture in the March 19 Wall Street Journal shows a group of

seniors in a shelter lined up doing stretching exercises. It is an integral part of their society to take care of the little things (like shoes and daily stretching exercises) with self discipline and then look after the big things as they arise. Big things —like recovering from a tsunami. In 2004, Hurricane Charley wreaked havoc on communities here in Florida. Some of our readers could detail from that experience the immediate frustra-tions the Japanese seniors face (except that the Japanese are cold instead of hot). Many of you could walk them through the decisions they have to make as they rebuild their lives.

Nuclear threat What Floridians didn’t face is the ra-diation from the nuclear power plants. All Japanese people know family stories of health problems from radiation exposure after the WWII bombings. They know the diseases well. They know what might happen. I have visited both Nagasaki and Hiro-shima. I have seen the museums which tell the stories of August 1945 and the results of the bombs. The people of Japan made the transition then, quickly and boldly, from weapons of destruction to rebuilding their homes and communi-ties. They will do it again, going from this natural disaster to rebuilding. Sometimes now, years after living in Japan, a sight, a smell or a sound takes me back in my mind to the community in southern Japan which I knew best. Because of that familiar-ity, I can picture the communities destroyed by the tsunami—the shops, the signs, the children, the food. One afternoon, my friend and I stopped to watch some boys about 10 or 11 years old playing baseball in a small corner of a park. Soon

they offered to let us take a turn at bat, and so we became a part of an American-Japanese baseball game, laughing with them as we ran bases, caught fly balls and pitched to them. Children having fun, like many caught up in the tsunami. But as I write this, I also remember the Buddhist temple I passed every morning and evening on my way to and from work, with its huge iron bell just inside the door. As the months passed, I witnessed people making daily offerings, and I was also witness to occasional weddings and funerals. Although I didn’t understand the words at funerals, I often stopped to sit on the steps and listen to the chanting of the sutra and smell the incense. It was such a contrast to my familiar Christian traditions.

Rebuilding Life’s changes are often marked in cultures through religion. Although most Japanese claim no religion today, many of the living will help the country’s dead pass on to the afterlife in Buddhist temples. For the older generation of Japanese—my peers—the pain will be intense, the feeling of loss overwhelming. But they will find comfort in the familiar chants, in the burning of incense and in the deep, resonant ‘bong’ of the temple bell. Then they will begin to rebuild. My thoughts and prayers are with them.

Our Peers in Japan—Their Suffering and Comfort in the Tsunami Disaster

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BY ANN THOMAS

Clowns are supposed to be funny, aren’t they? They work to en-

tertain us, often by silly antics that make us laugh. An unbelievable number of them emerge, center ring, from a tiny car. They squirt water from a flower in some unsuspect-ing person’s face. They trip and fall, although it appears nothing is in the way. This is the humor of the un-expected that we knew and loved from the time we were children. But the idea of clowns in Nursing Homes puzzled me. Surely, in that setting, those unexpected behaviors would be inappropriate, maybe even dangerous. Nursing home residents are at an entirely different stage of life, often preparing for death. It’s hard to see what’s funny about that. It turns out that therapeutic clowns behave differently from those who entertain in the circus. Shobi Dobi, a world-renowned caring clown, author and teacher, explains the difference this way: “The circus…clown directs and entertains…the (therapeutic) clown listens to the (person) and then acts accordingly. The focus is on the connection. (Clowns) can be found sitting, quietly listening to a patient…whatever is needed at the moment.” According to Clown Patty Wooten who is also a nurse, author and leader in the fi eld of therapeutic humor, clowns in nursing homes are there because people need to know

that someone cares about them. Everyone needs a safe space where they can relax and feel nurtured. Therapeutic clowns are able to provide this safe space

partly because they have no other agenda. They are

not responsible for medications, meals

or laundry. They are free of the “rush” and “fuss” that come with those other jobs. They are not there to “fi x” the person. They are there only to connect in a caring and loving way to wherever that person is at the moment. In this way their purpose seems to be similar to other caring visitors, including those of the four legged variety. So then, why are they in clown costume? Why go through the extensive training and expensive perfecting of costume when it seems it could be done in everyday clothes without training? The answer is that the costume changes things, both for the clown and the patient. The costume helps the clown move outside of their ego. They, like any actor, become someone else and are able to put aside personal needs and assume an open vulner-ability, an open heart. And, for the patient, there is an instant recognition that the clown is not part of the staff and therefore not someone who either requires something of them or is intending to do something to them. The visual recognition says, without words, that the clown is someone who understands play and therefore, like anyone who knows how to play, is able to

stay fully absorbed in the moment. With a clown by your side, you are no longer alone on your path. And, with a clown by your side you may, for the moment, step away from any regrets of the past, fears of the future and

pain in the moment. From the moment when

you nod yes, inviting into

your room that clown who is shyly peeking around the door, you are engaged in a “now-time” heart to heart connection

that might, perhaps, put a twinkle in

your eye or even a smile on your face.

So, please, Send In A Clown.

They, like any actor, become someone else and are able to put aside personal

that someone cares about them. Everyone needs a safe space where they can relax and feel nurtured. Therapeutic clowns are able to provide this safe space

partly because they have no other agenda. They are

not responsible for medications, meals

or laundry. They are free of the “rush” and “fuss” that come with those

stay fully absorbed in the moment. With a clown by your side, you are no longer alone on your path. And, with a clown by your side

your room that clown who is shyly peeking around the door, around the door, you are engaged in you are engaged in a “now-time” heart a “now-time” heart to heart connection to heart connection

that might, perhaps, that might, perhaps, that might, perhaps,

you are engaged in a “now-time” heart to heart connection

that might, perhaps,

He’s a clown, an actor, a

juggler and a friend who makes it his mission to bring

about the laughter that causes healing to the body, spirit and soul.

He’s Charlie Chaplin, a unicyclist and a four-legged man who keeps seniors laughing wherever he goes.

Fritzy, the one-man circus, is a regular at the Fun Fests and Senior Extravaganzas hosted by this publication. He says, “I’ve never met a senior I didn’t like. Seniors are never concerned about being the fi rst one to laugh, and they also love to be hugged!” Once at a Fun Fest, he said out loud, ‘Free hugs today!’ and seniors “actually started a hug line. Don’t tell any of them, but it’s me who really needs all the hugs! They love attention and I’m just

the guy to give it to them.”

“I love them all!” says Fritzy, the clown who creates laughter that “does the heart good like medicine.”

Visit Fritzy’s website at fritzybrothers.com.

else and are able to put aside personal else and are able to put aside personal needs and assume an open vulner-ability, an open heart. And, for the patient, there is an instant recognition that the

The visual recognition says, without words, that

who understands play and therefore, like anyone who knows how to play, is able to

else and are able to put aside personal healing to the body, spirit and soul. healing to the body, spirit and soul. He’s Charlie Chaplin, a unicyclist and a four-legged man He’s Charlie Chaplin, a unicyclist and a four-legged man

who keeps seniors laughing wherever he goes.who keeps seniors laughing wherever he goes.

Fritzy, the one-man circus, is a regular at the Fun Fritzy, the one-man circus, is a regular at the Fun Fests and Senior Extravaganzas hosted by this publication. He says, “I’ve never met a senior I didn’t

the guy to give it to them.”the guy to give it to them.”

“I love them all!” says Fritzy, the clown who creates laughter that “does the heart good like medicine.”

Visit Fritzy’s website at fritzybrothers.com.

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Luis Campaneria of A-1 Magic

has entertained with magic and balloons full time for

the past 22 years. “At last count, I can make about

1000 different balloon animals, not to mention how many balloon hats

and many other types of balloon creations,” Luis says. “The smiles on seniors’ faces makes it worth every balloon that popped while learning this art. When I meet a new event coordinator, I love to hear them

comment, ‘Balloons? Does he know there aren’t going to be

any kids here?’ All I have to say is, ‘watch!’”

Visit his website at A1magic.com.

Photos by Tina Brunner


April Events

8 The Top Hats, featuring swing/big band music,

5 – 9 p.m.

9 Salty Paws Easter Bone Hunt, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Call (941) 575-7599 for more information.

11 Peace River Center for Writers Open Mic, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

15 Father/Daughter Duo Magen & Mike perform variety and dance

music, 5 – 9 p.m.

Fishermen’s Village is on the waterfront in Punta Gorda. Please call (941) 575-3007for more information.

Arts, Crafts, Fashion and Food9 Arts, Crafts, and In-Between at

Meadowland. Homemade gift items, fun and food! 8 a.m. at Mead-owland Church of God, 8893 Fruit-ville Road, Sarasota. (941) 342-4344.

9 Annual Artist Brunch and Fashion Show. The Village of the Arts will

be rocking to the ‘60s. Platters will be spun by DJ Tommy DiSarro as friends of the Village model wearable art and

fashions from Village artisans and galleries. The Bits and Pieces garden will showcase sculptures and paintings from Village artists. Items are avail-able for sale. Seating is limited to 85 participants. For reservations, please call Vicki Rollo of Hearts Desire at (941) 302-1069. Admission is $25 per person. 10:30 a.m. at Bitsand Pieces Gallery, 1303 13th AvenueWest, Bradenton.

Veterans: Don’t Miss This!

VA Aid & Attendance SeminarsDesoto Beach Club April 6: VA Seminar at 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m

Venetian Gardens April 2: VA Seminar at 10:00 a.m.

Woodlands Village April 7: VA Seminar at 2:30 p.m.

Learn how you or your spouse could receive up to $2,582* per month, tax free,through the little-known Aid & Attendance pension program. Join your localHoliday Retirement community for these free seminars! Please RSVP.Welcome to Holiday. Welcome home.


Weekends from 9 – 17 See “Coast-2-Coast: Hitsville,

USA,” ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s musical revue. Tickets: $25.Glenridge Per-forming Arts Center, 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota. Info at (941) 552-5325.

9 Tropical Nights at Renaissance on 9th. Dancing, complimentary

cocktails and Mediterranean cuisine. Enter to win prizes; silent auction. Tickets: $150 to benefit local chari-ties. Details at (941) 749-0100.

10 “Singles on the Go” Travel Club meeting. 2:30 to 5 p.m. at Faith

Presbyterian Church, N. Beneva Rd. and 12th St., Sarasota. Presentation of travel opportunities and social activi-ties for adult solo travelers. Refresh-ments served. Free. Visitors welcome. Call (941) 371-8937 for details.

11 Monday Night Movies at the Ringling. Playing: Sophie’s Choice

– 7 p.m. $7 at Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Rd. (941) 360-7399.

12 Stand-Up Historian. Jeff LaHurd is a walking encyclo-

pedia of regional history. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear something new! 7 p.m. at Crocker Memorial Church, 1260 12th Street, Sarasota. Free. (941) 364-9076.

15 Reels at Rossi Waterfront Park. Free outdoor movie at

sunset, third Friday of each month. Third Avenue West, Bradendon. Bring blankets and lawn chairs or park your boat on the Manatee River and watch it from there. Food and drink for sale. More info at (941) 840-0013.

15 – 17 Suncoast Boat Show. 10 a.m. at Marina Jack #2,

Marina Plaza, Sarasota. $8. Price and compare new and used boats, marine electronics, products and accessories. Food/drinks on site. (954) 764-7642.

16 2nd Annual BBQ Bash. BBQ and chili cook-off contests, live

music, cooking demos and folk danc-ing. Proceeds benefit the Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children.

11 a.m. at Venice Airport Festival Grounds. Details: (941) 525-2553.

16 Butterfly Walk. Join Laurel Rhodes on a leisurely one-

mile hike to discover how to find and identify butterflies in the spring-time. 11:10 a.m. at Myakka River State Park, 13208 S.R. 72, Sarasota.Cost: $15. Details at (941) 316-8139.

16 Viewpoints Lecture: Ten English Flower Gardens. Join Christo-

pher Woodward, Director of the Gar-den Museum in London as he presents some of the finest. 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.at Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Rd.,Sarasota. $20. Call (941) 360-7399.

16 and 17 Air Fair 2011. A fly-in of civilian, Warbird and sport

airplanes. Concessions, sunshelter. 9 a.m. at the Sarasota RC Model Airplane Airport, 8730 Bee Ridge Rd. Donation to Civil Air Patrol for parking; event is free. (941) 378-7813.

30 33rd Annual Siesta Fiesta. Stroll along the beach and enjoy arts,

crafts, green market and more. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 5124 Ocean Blvd.,Siesta Key. Details at (954) 472-3755.

May 1 Spring Garden Tour. 10 a.m. Visit landscapes that

incorporate Florida-Friendly Land-scaping™ Principles. Learn how to conserve water, reduce waste and pollution, create wildlife habitats and prevent erosion. $10. (941) 861-9815.

May 5 Visit Fiesta on Main and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with

Mexican food, dancers, vendors and activities for the entire family. Free. Main St., downtown Sarasota. 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Info: fiestaonmainsrq.com.

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The Cupid in Your Computer“When it

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Lunch at the Theater12 “Ballet and Buffet.” Enjoy

a private in-studio rehearsal of the Sarasota Ballet and Dominic Walsh Dance Theater. There will be a luncheon and discussion to follow rehearsal with Iain Webb, Director of the Sarasota Bal-let, and Dominic Walsh, Founder and Director of Dominic Walsh Dance Theater. 11 a.m. $40.

16 “Buffet and Matinee.” Enjoy a luncheon buffet followed

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Finding Friendship Through Meals on WheelsBY KRISTINA RODRIGUEZDirector of Community Engagement and Nutrition Services

Most people are familiar with the term “Meals on Wheels,” or

MOW. But there is a very unique sub-program within the Meals on Wheels family, an Older Adult focused program. Senior Friendship Centers offers this “aging specific”-designed meals option to our local seniors who may be experiencing food insecurity. Any person who is age 60+ and is experiencing difficulty access-ing food (shopping, walking around the store), affording food or prepar-ing food (bearing their weight at the stove, reading instructions, etc.) can request to be screened for our Friend-ship MOW program. Our food is prepared at a local USDA inspected kitchen, meets all the enhanced food safety guidelines for serving frail

adults (enhanced temperature control and cooking guidelines) and meets 1/3 of the Recommended Daily Intake for a senior. This means the food is always prepared, transported, protected and designed just for a seniors’ unique dietary needs and restrictions (like lower sodium). The second component to a good MOW program is having that “hu-man touch” from the person deliver-ing the meal. Our staff visits with our MOW clients, checks on their physical well being and acts as a “set of eyes” to make sure all seems to be going smooth in their lives. If you or a senior you know could benefit from the Friendship MOW private pay program ($5.50 a meal), call us for more information at (941) 556-3209. If you would like to see if you qualify for the program at no cost to you, call the Elder Helpline at 1-866-413-5337 for a screening.


Oratorio in NaplesHear the Naples Orchestra and

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On Nokomis resident Sally Hille’s radio

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never know!’ So I went on the air and did the break, and a little bit later the boss came into the office, storming. He was so mad, he almost fired us both. ‘Don’t you know women’s voices are not wanted on the air!’ he shouted at me. We’ve come a long way since then,”

Hille laughed. Later on she worked as a junior writer in Columbus, Ohio for WHKC and later as a continuity director. “In those days it was done

by a man,” Hille commented. “I did his job but did not get his pay.” Despite the obstacles in her path, her dream of being on the air finally came true at WMOA when she started a show called “Sally’s Social Corner.” She was the first to have a women’s show in Ohio. “I also did this ‘sexy weather girl show’ at 11 o’clock at night,” Hille

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Trend 2: People are living longer. The average life expectancy worldwide now stands at almost 68 years. In developed regions, it’s about 77 years. Result: Many people are postponing retirement and working longer. That, along with shaky public pension and healthcare programs, may motivate people to seek investments that retain the buying power of their money over time, even if it means taking on greater risk.

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Trend 3: The retiree segment is growing. Not only is the world getting older, but the population of older persons is itself aging. Among those 60 years or over, the fastest-growing segment is age 80 and over.Result: Most people have an in-nate desire to minimize risk, and that tends to grow more acute in retirement when they start utilizing their savings and investments to maintain their lifestyles. A secular shift toward greater risk aversion would likely favor bonds over stocks.What you can do: Diversification and innovation are likely to become more important in coming years. Consider balancing your stock/bond portfolio with investment products that provide guaranteed income.

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individualized care for your loved one. We have “joined your journey.” It is estimated that as many as 5.1 mil-lion Americans may have Alzheimer’s disease and the incidence of the disease is rising along with the aging popula-tion. While dementia is not a disease in itself but rather a group of symptoms which may result from age, brain injury, disease, vitamin or hormone imbalance and can exhibit changes in mood, personality or behavior; both are considered memory deficits. Whether diagnosed as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, the emotionalimpact on family members can be devastating. With understanding and patience, this journey can open hearts and bring great love. At Summerfield Retirement Residence our trained staff members are aware of the changes that memory deficits can bring and the effect it has on family members.

During the fourteen years as an Executive Director for Assisted Living and Memory Care, I have met numerous residents with all stages of memory deficits. Family members that visit often become extended family themselves; the reason for this relationship between staff and family members is the common ground we walk on. All of us are trying to provide the very best for their loved one, while we can. Mary had been a resident for over seven years and was now in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. A nurse for over 35 years, she was very aware of the changes taking place and never failed to remind me of her skills as a nurse as she paced from one end of her hallway to the other. As time went on, Mary grew less and less talkative until we could rarely get a word out of her. Mary continued to pace. I believe Mary may have walked at least four miles or more a day and would wear herself to exhaustion if not encour-aged to sit for lunch and dinner.

Mary’s daughter visited often and always took the time to stick her head in the door of my office to say hello. Her love for her mother was obvious as she helped feed her small bites of food during lunch time; always talking softly about family events or flowers that had grown around their home. Mary would stare at her daughter and fidget, wanting to continue her tour of the hallways. In August of 2010, Mary stopped walking. In September, Mary passed away. Mary’s passing left an empty hole on our Memory Care Floor; the staff missed Mary and her daughter. About a month later, Mary’s daughter and I met for lunch. I expressed my condolences and let her know how much she and her mother were missed by the staff. She told me how much it meant to her to have the time to talk to her mother. She smiled and said, “I know, I know…she probably didn’t understand or remember my words. But I was able to say them and that meant the world to me.” I asked her why. She replied quietly, “You see

I didn’t know my mother until I was 31 years old; she had given me up for adoption when she was 15. I had so many questions and went on a search to find her.” She continued, “I am so happy to have found her when she needed me the most and now I have been able to let her know that all is well.” Every family member of a person with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease has a story. The partnerships with our family members give us the insight to provide the best possible care, kindness and love.

News Alert: At Summerfield Retirement Residence we are now in process of developing a “Snoezelin Room.” This is a multi stimulus environment that will give our residents the opportunity to experience light, sound, aroma and stimulation. Please call us for further information about “Snoezelin” and how it can help your loved one. Join the memories, one moment at a time. Call (941) 751-7200.

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and both of my parents have had glaucoma, and my doctor thinks I should get screened. Will Medi-care pay for it? —Clayton

Dear Clayton, Yes. Medicare covers 80 percent of the cost of an annual (every 12 months) glaucoma screening if you are at high risk for glaucoma, after you pay your annual Part B deductible. The screening must be performed or supervised by an eye doctor who is licensed to provide this service in your state. If you are in a Medicare private health plan, you should contact your plan to see what rules and costs apply. In addition to people with a family history of glaucoma, those at high risk for the disease include people with diabetes or high blood pressure, Afri-can-Americans age 50 and older and

Hispanic-Americans age 65 and older.—Marci

Marci’s Medicare Answers is a service of the Medicare Rights Center (www.medicarerights.org), the nation’s largest independent source of information and assistance for people with Medicare. To speak with a counselor, call (800) 333-4114. To subscribe to “Dear Marci,” the Medicare Rights Center’s free educational e-newsletter, simply e-mail [email protected].

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Hearing loss is often a gradual process. It is sometimes not

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Then, There Is The Brain Not only do hearing nerves weaken over time, the hearing centers of the brain, under-utilized, tend to weaken as well, causing areas of the brain responsible for hearing to be “deprived” of many different sounds. This makes it difficult to receive and process sounds and causes words to get mixed up. This results in some-one having difficulty understanding words; it makes one word sound like

another word. When this happens, some people ask, “what did you say?” Sometimes people stop trying to communicate—or worse—avoid doing social activities. Has this hap-pened to you or someone you know?

Causes Of Auditory Deprivation In Adults The fancy term used by hearing professionals is “Auditory Depriva-tion” and the most common cause is simple. The person with hearing loss chooses NOT to do anything; and when that is the choice, the nerves can become “deprived” of stimulation and slowly become damaged, making it difficult to recognize sounds related to word understanding. The key to hearing better longer is to keep the ear active. Use it—Do Not Lose it. Seek help early when you or others around you first notice hearing loss. This will ensure you’ll enjoy a better quality of hearing longer.

Can Hearing Aids Overcome Auditory Deprivation? YES…There is a definite correla-tion between how much help some-one can receive in relationship to how long they do nothing about their hearing loss, which is a big reason hearing aids can become limited on how well they help you. To over-come the effects of auditory depriva-tion, recognize hearing loss, admit it and seek hearing help. The quicker you take action the more success you will have wearing hearing aids—giving you better hearing and understanding of words for a long time. Research shows the sooner you get help for hearing loss, the better outcome you will have with using and adapting to hearing aids. Keep your hearing nerves stimulated; Use Them—Do Not Lose Them.

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Quick Facts About AgingWalk Faster, Live Longer

The speed at which you walk could

determine how long you live, says a new study conducted at the Univer-sity of Pittsburgh. Researchers looked at nine studies of 35,000 seniors and discovered that just 19 percent of the slowest 75-year-old male walkers lived 10 more years, compared to 87 percent of the fastest walkers. For women, the figure was 35 percent of the slowest walkers versus 91 percent of the quickest. The study results may lead some physicians to incorporate walking speed into a routine as-sessment since it can provide many clues about vitality. (“Your Walking Speed May Predict Your Life Span” The Boston Globe)

Working in Retirement As the New Normal Today, one in five

workers age 50+ has retired from a previous career and has what is aptly called a “retirement job.” A report released by the Families and Work Institute in 2010 found that working in retirement is a new career stage. The majority of working retirees are full-time and enjoy what they do and 75 percent plan to keep working. The motivating factor was not necessarily the money, but rather making a contri-bution, being productive and keeping active. (“Working in Retirement: A 21st Century Phenomenon” Families and Work Institute)

An Aging Population Prefers to Age in Place Older adults who wish to remain in their homes as they age are getting help from senior “villages” which are cropping up around the country. With 55 exist-ing and another 120 planned, these communities provide their members

with medical, shopping, social services and activities. These villages are aimed at keeping people in their homes into their 70s, 80s, and possibly 90s. By 2020, the 55+ age American households are expected to reach 45 percent. (“Senior Villages Take Root As Movement Matures” usnews.com)

Beatitudes Nursing Home: A Blessing for Alzheimer’s Patients There is no effective medical treatment for dementia, but at the Beatitudes Nursing Home in Phoenix, Arizona, the Alzheimer’s patients receive a good dose of unconven-tional, non-pharmaceutical care that calms them and can even make them smile. This seemingly revolutionary caregiving solution is giving them what they want. New research sug-gests that positive emotional experi-ences can diminish stress and behavior problems. The nursing home allows

patients to eat what they want when they want it, take baths in the middle of the night and engage in activities that they did before they became ill. (“Giving Alzheimer’s Patients Their Way, Even Doses of Chocolate” The New York Times, Jan. 1, 2011)Still Collecting a Paycheck in Her 90s Five hours a day, 98-year-old Rosa Finnegan reports for work on the production floor of a manufacturing company, Vita Needle in Needham, Massachusetts, where close to half of the employees are well past retirement age. Rosa says she didn’t expect she’d need a paycheck at this stage of life, but after becoming a widow in her 80s, she needed a new life plan. Along with her paycheck, working at Vita Needle has given her a new sense of community. (“In Their 90s, Working for More Than Just a Paycheck” NPR “Morning Edition)“Quick Facts About Aging” is from Met Life Mature Market Institute.

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“Avenue Q” and Drag Queen Bingo at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre

Running now through April 10 on the Golden Apple stage, “Avenue

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Dance Director Gets Everyone MovingThis year marks over fifteen

years with Steven Vincent as Director of Dance with The Play-ers Studio. During this time, he has taught hundreds of kids not only how to dance, but how to find the joy in it. Steven’s energy is infec-tious as he shares his knowledge of dance with students of all ages. It’s obvious that Steven enjoys passing on his expertise and love of dance. Steven’s professional career started in tours of major musicals. He performed in the national tour of George M! with Mickey Rooney and he even enjoyed a stint on Broadway partnering with Ann Reinking in Wild and Wonderful. Locally, he has choreographed over twenty-five musicals including Singin’ In the Rain and 42nd Street which both earned him Best Choreography awards. During the day, hundreds of seniors know Steven as the “exercise guru.” His Movement Magic exercise program has been a favorite activity at retirement

facilities and nursing communities in Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice for over twenty years. Steven is a key factor in keeping residents active and motivated with his daily visits. Several times a year, Steven com-bines both of these passions and takes the Players Kids into area nursing homes. This gives the students impor-tant performance experience and at the same time entertains local residents. Steven is a treasured staff member, a positive force in the community and a consummate professional who always has a smile and a kind word for others. The Players is proud to have him!

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BY DR. JOHN DRAKE

Finding a job in today’s economy is tough; it’s even tougher for the

50+ crowd. While age discrimination is illegal, younger job competitors outnumber us and often are favored. Like it or not, age bias is prevalent in the job marketplace. The good news is that seniors have assets that younger job seekers often lack: broad work experience, maturity, strong work ethic and often a history of company loyalty. Seniors also bring stability to the job. “If seniors don’t let their age trip them up, most of them can make a good case for being hired,” says John Drake, co-author of Finding A Job When Jobs Are Hard To Find. Here are some actions you can take to reduce age bias:

1. Overtly display energy and vitality. You will need to back up statements about your energy level by mentioning (in cover letters, applications and resumes) your participation in activi-ties such as the sports you play, gym workouts, volunteer work. During job interviews, weave in comments about your activities and ability to work long hours (if that is true about you). Look vital. Sit erect and, without being “gushy,” express enthusiasm and excitement about the job in question and about the organization. For exam-ple: “I am really excited about the chal-lenges this job offers” or “I can’t wait to get started on a project like that.” Practice in front of a mirror creating a more positive image by smiling more often and emphasizing thoughts via use of hand gestures. 2. Become computer/electronics savvy. You should be at ease with MS Word and Excel. If not, take a few computer classes. If you don’t have one, get a smart phone. Be conversant

about popular apps and be skillful in using them. You don’t want to appear to be rooted in outdated technology.

3. Don’t draw attention to your age. Be careful about numbers used in resumes, applications and during job interviews. Specifically: Don’t provide the years of your graduations, list only jobs from the past 15 – 20 years and try to avoid providing your driver’s license number.

4. Capitalize on your contacts. By far, the biggest slice of your job searching time should be spent on networking.

5. Psychologically prepare for your in-terview. Your interviewers will often be significantly younger than you and may come across as disrespectful of your age and/or achievements. By expecting such behavior and gearing yourself to “go with the flow,” you will be able to minimize any defensive responses.

6. Overcoming the “generation gap.” An issue of concern for many interviewers is your ability to fit in

with a much younger work group. You can counter this concern by subtly weaving into the interview how you are in touch with current lifestyles via your high school/college age children, your participation in groups comprised of younger members—civic, church, etc. and situations in which you successfully adapted to a quickly changing job demand or environment. The bottom line is that by making your job search your full time job and by thinking positively about your age and maturity, you can get ahead of the pack. Keep in mind that your age is not a handicap but rather an asset that brings with it strengths that younger candidates cannot offer. Author John Drake was CEO of the world’s largest outplacement firm and is co-author of “Finding a Job When Jobs are Hard to Find.” Dr. Drake is also author of the best selling “The Perfect Interview: How to Win the Job You Really Want.” Copyrighted 2011 by John D. Drake. All rights reserved.

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Healthcare is Not Cheap!Insurers and consumers spent $52.2

billion on prescription drugs in 2008 for outpatient treatment of metabolic conditions such as diabetes and elevated cho-lesterol, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Re-search and Quality (AHRQ). Metabolic medicines were the class of drugs with the high-est level of spending in 2008. According to data from the federal agency, purchases of metabolic drugs by adults age 18 and older accounted for 22 percent of the nearly $233 billion spent overall to buy prescription medicines in 2008. Ranked by total spending, here arethe four remaining top therapeuticclasses of outpatient prescriptiondrugs in 2008:

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trointestinal conditions—$20 billion. • Antidepressants, antipsychoticsand other psychotherapeutic drugs—$20 billion. Overall purchases of these five therapeutic classes of drugs totaled nearly $156 billion, or two-thirds of the almost $233 billion that was spent on prescription medicines used in the outpatient treatment of adults. (From Newswise)

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Hearing Loss by the NumbersNearly two-

thirds of white Ameri-cans age 70 and older have hearing loss, compared to one-third of those of black race, according to a new study led by Johns Hopkins and National Institute on Aging researchers. Researchers found hearing loss ranged from mild to severe and that older males were more likely to have hearing loss or more severe hearing loss than younger or female subjects. Despite the number of older adults with hearing loss, the study found that only one-fifth use hearing aids, with only three percent of those with mild hearing loss taking advantage of these devices. (Newswise)


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A Tampa WWII veteran became a staff sergeant sorting mail.

That’s right. In fact she helped sort out two and a half years’ worth of mail—millions of pieces—and get it where it belonged. Evelyn Johnson was part of the only unit of African Americans in the Wom-en’s Army Corps to serve overseas dur-ing World War II, the all-black 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. In March, Johnson was a special guest when the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg hosted “In the Mood,” a concert of music from the 40s. The 855 women of the 6888th were given the task of sorting through mil-lions of undelivered cards, letters and packages destined for the seven million American troops serving in Europe. The massive backlogs were piled from floor to ceiling in warehouses and airplane hangars. When they finished in Birmingham, England, they were sent to Rouen, France, where they found millions more pieces to sort. Led by Major Charity Adams Earley, the first African-American woman officer, the women worked around the clock in three shifts sorting mail. Problems they encountered included poorly labeled mail (things like “Buster Smith, Army, England”) and the constant mobility of the troops—soldiers often were on the way to another location by the time their mail caught up with them. Johnson said the biggest thing she learned in the military was “to listen!” Like others who have served in the military, training and service differed. She said, “When I crossed the ocean, I was a trained medical clerk. I didn’t know anything about the postal service. But I learned.” Dressed “to the nines” for her March outing to the Mahaffey, it was easy to believe Johnson when she talked about the uniforms in the 40s. “I love

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Long-Term Care and the New Health Care LawBY RON POLLACK, Executive Director, Families USA

If you’re doing some financial planning, you will want to include

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Long-term care isn’t only about nurs-ing homes. There are many options for care and support that can help you stay at home longer or even avoid a nursing home altogether. The “home- and community-based services” that can help you stay at home range from homemaker help, such as help preparing meals, to care provided by health professionals like nurses, and a lot in between: personal attendants can help you with daily activities and adult day services and respite services can give family caregivers a needed rest. You may want training to learn new skills if, for example, you start having vision trouble, or perhaps home modifications can help you get around your house better so you can keep living at home. What services are available will de-pend on where you live. Many seniors rely on state programs, like Medicaid, for their care. In states whose Medicaid programs invest more on home- and community-based services, there are generally more of these services available for everyone-even for people who don’t use Medicaid.

The Affordable Care Act The good news is that the Afford-able Care Act-the new health care law-includes several new programs that will help people who need long-term care stay at home longer. New programs will give states financial incentives to expand the home- and community-based services they offer. Educational grants will ensure that there is an adequate, and adequately trained, workforce to provide home care as the population ages. Starting in 2014, the spouse of someone receiving care at home will be protected from having to spend all the couple’s assets in order for their husband or wife to qualify for Medicaid; today, that protection exists only if the person needing care is in a nursing home. The law also includes a new volun-tary federal long-term care insurance program, Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS), that will help pay for care. CLASS will be available to working adults, regardless of age or health, probably in 2013. To be eligible for benefits, you’ll first need to be enrolled for five years. After that, if you need long-term care, the pro-gram will provide an average benefit of at least $50 a day ($18,250 a year), adjusted for inflation. You can use that money to pay for assistance or other things you need to help you stay in your home. The program pays as long as you need care. You still need to do your home-work – plan your finances and learn what’s available where you live. The Administration on Aging’s ElderCare Locator, at 1-800-677-1116 or eldercare.gov, can help you find services in your community. You can learn more about the new options in the long-term services section of Families USA’s website, familiesusa.org.

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Buddy Siblingsbeloved siblings, but the caring between you is feet deep instead of yards deep. You don’t see them every day but you really like them. They are not your best friends.

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Journey Through The Wild Side of Quebec

BY TRACIE SCHMIDT

Quebec is a province where culture and nature are inseparable.

Glacier-carved fjords, maple forests and arctic seas teeming with marine life coexist with cities powered by wind and water, where people delight in the arts and celebrate the connection between man and the environment. If you’re traveling by RV or only visiting for a week, Gaspe peninsula and the shores around the Gulf of St. Lawrence are great places to experi-ence the natural beauty of Quebec.

Perce I started my journey in the coastal town of Perce (French for “pierced”), which gets its name from an arched lime-stone formation just off of the mainland. Ferries make regu-lar trips around Perce Rock as well as stops on Bonaventure Island, home to the largest colony of gannets in the world. After about a 45-minute trek across the island up a gentle incline, I was met with a rau-cous sea of birds. White-col-ored gannets with black-tipped wings and patches of light orange on their heads swooped by, landing only a few feet away from me. When summer is over they head back to the Gulf of Mexico, where they can be seen fl ying solo off the coast of Florida. Stay: Hotel-Motel Le Mirage. Dine: Maison du Pecheur.

Exploramer Next, I headed northwest along the coast to Sainte-Anne-des-Monts. This drive is part of the Quebec Light-house Trail, and I couldn’t resist stop-ping by the town of La Martre to see North America’s last working

non-automatic lighthouse. I felt like a kid again as I climbed the narrow stairs of the red wooden lighthouse, listening to the gears turn and seeing the town far below through faceted lenses. In Sainte-Anne-des-Monts you’ll fi nd Exploramer, an interactive aquarium and museum. Visitors can get hands-on with the marine life in the Gulf of St. Lawrence by taking a sea excursion or exploring touch tanks. Inside, I saw creatures uniquely adapted to life in the arctic, explored an undersea garden and lounged in a beanbag chair while ocean

images fl oated overhead. If you’re feeling adventurous, the nearby Blue Fork—a res-taurant specializing in sustain-able seafood—offers creative dishes with ingredients like sea urchin and sea cucumber. Stay: La Maison William Wakeham, in Gaspe. Gaspe is a great base point for most of the destinations on the peninsula.

Dine: Brise Bise Restaurant.Matane Reserve A short drive from Sainte-Anne-des-Monts is the Matane Wildlife Reserve, a 60 sq. kilometer conservation park that is famous for its moose. This is one of those rare places where you can travel

for miles without seeing another living soul. The cabins there are spacious and comfortable, and being so far from civilization meant zero noise and light pollution—nights were fi lled

with the stillness of the forest and countless stars. At dawn, I traveled by kayak down a nearby stream in hopes of spotting a moose, and later on I climbed an observation platform on one of the many trails and heard a female calling her calf a few feet away. Stay/tour packages offer a host of guided treks, programs and activities; plan to set aside a few days to truly explore this wonderful reserve.

Reford Gardens Continuing along the coast to the southwest will bring you to Grand Metis, home of the Reford Gardens. Created in the 1920s, the gardens are unique for their success in adapting rare species to Quebec’s climate. I visited in June and was treated to a rare sight: Blue Poppies in bloom—a fl ower that is usually only found in the Himalayas. At the Estevan Lodge Restaurant, Chef Pierre-Olivier Ferry uses fl ora from Reford Garden in his dishes. I tried a “Flowering Spoon”—a small salad of begonia, lemon basil, pansy and other fl owers and herbs with a touch of sea salt and honey. It was like a bite of Spring.

Whale Watching After taking the Rimouski-Forestville ferry across the St. Lawrence River, blue signs with white whales on them began appearing on the side of the road—clear markers that I was on the Whale Route. The town of Tadoussac, overlooking the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Conservation Area, is a famous desti-nation for whale watching. I stopped by the Marine Mammal Interpretation Center to get a better idea of what I’d be seeing. The plankton-rich waters of the estuary draw all types of wildlife, from grey seals and seabirds to hump-

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fi n whale—the second largest whale in the world—surfaced just beyond the zodiac to exhale a plume of air and sea-water before arching its long body into a dive. It was a sight I’ll never forget. Stay and Dine: Hotel Tadoussac.

Jardin Des Glaciers Northeast of Tadoussac in Baie Comeau was the last stop on my journey. Jardin Des Glaciers, a new state-of-the-art science and exploration center, tells the story of

the ancient geology and peoples of Quebec in an immersive multimedia presentation. It’s worth spending a couple days here—you can see how fossils are excavated from an ancient seabed or zipline through the Adrenalin Zone. A must-see for natural history and outdoor adventure enthusiasts. Stay: Le Grand Hotel. Dine: Hotel Le Manoir dining room.

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At Taco Bell, the secret is to skip the nachos, which are deep-fried tortilla chips, taco meat and a covering of nacho cheese sauce. The problems lie in the fried chips, of course, but also in the fact that their cheese sauce is made with partially hydrogenated oil. Skip it! Taco Bell is quite a good place to enjoy fast food if you stick to the two-item combos, which are usually below 600 calories and 25 grams of fat.

The Joke’s On UsFor those of you who watch what

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23 Earth Day Tampa Bay. This year’s theme is “Pride of Place.”

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Empty Boxcars ScreeningIn honor of Holocaust re-

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Fun Walks For a Good Cause16 Center for Autism Resources

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