Senior Voice America - April 2012

APRIL 2012

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By Susyn Reeve

Tapping into the innate power of your mind by consciously choosing the thoughts you think enables you to trans-form your attitude from misery, anger, frustration and displeasure to happi-ness, satisfaction and pleasure in the amount of time it takes to have a new thought. A Pleasure List, is a simple list of the people, places, things and activities that result in an experience of pleasure when you think about them or do them. Simply focusing your full attention on an item on your Pleasure List will instantly alter your experience.

Some of my Pleasure List items are:• Mydog• Thesoundofmygrandchild’svoice• Awalkonthebeach• Abubblebath• Sunsetoverthewater

How I Used My Pleasure List I was feeling frustrated and angry with myself for not sticking to eating

healthy food and exercising regularly. I was annoyed that I was still dealing with the weight I had to lose. This frus-tration was getting in the way of my happiness and leading me directly to the kitchen where I began searching the fridge and cupboards for stuff to eat. I put a bag of popcorn in the micro-wave. As I waited for it to pop, I grabbed a spoon and opened the freezer, ready to inhale a scoop of creamy chocolaty ice cream. As I felt the cold pint of ice cream in my hand, I heard myself say aloud, “Whatareyoudoing?Thisisn’tgoingtohelp you take off those extra pounds!” I immediately took a deep breath and thought, ‘I’mgoingtofocusonmyPlea-sure List.’ I imagined the sound of mygrandsons’4yearoldvoiceandthespe-cial way he says, Thank You “Kank You.” Myfaceburst intoasmile. Iput the icecream back into the freezer, without hav-ing inhaled it or even removing the lid. I

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How to combat the effects of aging in your everyday life While a growing number of Americans are turning to plas-tic surgery to help fight the effects of aging, very few people begin their adulthood planning to need a facelift in the future. Unfortunately, many do not proactively care for their skin, and over time, the effects of sun, smoking or stress take their toll.While aging is inevitable, a few everyday activities can help slow the process of the effects aging has on your skin.

Stabilize Your Weight Focus on maintaining a healthy, consistent body weight throughout your adult years. While small fluctuations in weight are natural, years of yo-yo dieting negatively affect both your body and your face. Gaining and losing large amounts of weight cause the skin to stretch. As you age, your skin natural-ly loses its elasticity and its ability to bounce back after shed-ding weight.

Quit Smoking One of the quickest ways to age your skin is by smoking. Smoking restricts blood flow in your face, preventing oxygen and nutrients from getting to the skin, and it breaks down your supply of collagen, a vital component to elasticity. While these effects can result in a dulling and sagging of the skin, even the act of smoking itself is harmful. Besides the obvious, the continuous motion of puckering your lips and squinting your eyes while inhaling a cigarette can help form deep-set wrinkles around the eyes and mouth.

Avoid Stress While stress may be unavoidable, extreme stress can speed up the aging process. Our bodies naturally react to stress by increasing the stress hormone, cortisol. High levels of corti-

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A Stronger Link than Cholesterol Levels to Ischemic Stroke

High Triglyceride Levels Found to Predict Strokes

in Older Women

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In a surprising finding with sig-nificant implications for older women, researchers at Albert Einstein College ofMedicine of YeshivaUniversity andNYU School of Medicine have foundthat high levels of triglycerides (blood fats) are the stron-gest risk factor for the most common type of stroke in older women – more of a risk factor than elevated levels of total cholesterol or of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (known as “bad” cholester-ol). The study ap-pears online today in Stroke. Strokes involve the sudden loss of blood flow to an area of the brain. According to the U.S. Centers for Dis-ease Control and Prevention, nearly 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year. Stroke is the third leading cause of death for both men and wom-en in the United States, accounting for more than 140,000 deaths per year.Ischemic strokes, the type assessed in this study, account for more than eight in ten strokes over all and occur when blood clots obstruct blood vessels to the brain. Nearly three-quarters of all strokes occur in those over 65. Abnormal levels of triglycerides and other so-called lipid biomarkers have long been associated with increased risk for heart disease and atheroscle-rosis (plaque buildup inside arteries). Thestudy’s seniorauthor,SylviaWas-sertheil-Smoller, Ph.D., said that “until this study, researchers had not exam-ined how these lipid biomarkers are independently related to stroke risk in a single group of people.” Dr. Smoller is head of the division of epidemiology, professor of epidemiology & population health, and the Dorothy and William ManealoffFoundationandMollyRosenChairinSocialMedicineatEinstein. The Einstein researchers analyzed data from the Hormones and Biomark-ers Predicting Stroke (HaBPS) study, which consists of women enrolled in the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), thelandmark National Institutes of Health study that has monitored the health of more than 90,000 postmenopausal

women nationwide over a period of 15 years. HaBPS is comprised of the first 972 women who experienced an isch-emic stroke while participating in the WHI. These women were matched with

a control group of 972 participants who had not had strokes. All the women had donat-ed blood samples when they first en-rolled in the WHI, and these samples were analyzed for lipid biomarkers. (Dr. Wassertheil-Smoller is princi-pal investigator of WHI and HaBPS at Einstein.) “It’s important tonote, many of the traditional mea-sures of cholesterol that physicians use

including total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol were not associated with risk of ischemic stroke,” said lead au-thor of the study, Jeffrey S. Berger, M.D., assistant professor of medicineat theNYUSchool ofMedicine. “Cur-rently, there is a lack of data that low-ering triglyceride levels can help reduce the risk. We believe future studies of people with elevated triglyceride levels are warranted to show the reduction of ischemic stroke.” Dr. Wassertheil-Smoller and her colleagues found that women in the highest quarter of baseline triglyceride levels were nearly twice as likely to have suffered an ischemic stroke as women in the lowest quarter of triglyceride val-ues. Levels of total cholesterol and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol were not associated with stroke risk. “The bottom line is that postmeno-pausal women and their physicians need to pay attention to triglyceride lev-els,” Dr. Wassertheil-Smoller said. “We already know that women with elevated levels of triglycerides face a greater risk for heart disease and heart attacks than men do. This study has underlined the importance of abnormal triglyceride levels by establishing them as an inde-pendent risk factor for stroke.” Elevated triglyceride levels can be triggered by genetic factors or behavioral habits but can be successfully treated with medi-cation and dietary and lifestyle chang-es, Dr. Smoller pointed out.

Ischemic Stroke

Blockage of blood vessels:lack of blood flow to the affected area


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Ever been to a party for someone and you try and gauge when is the best time to leave? We alwaysthinkarewegoingtomisssomethingexcitingoristhepartyjustnotgoingtogetanybetter?Welljustlikeabirthdaypartyorweddingreceptionsogoesapoliticalparty.

IhavebeenademocratsinceIwas18yearsold.Icomefromademocraticfamily.Manyofmyfriends are democrats. I consider myself a conservative democrat. But all that being said it is time for a change. I have been watching the direction that the Democratic party have been moving in and I no longer feel that it is in the best interests of America. But first, let me tell you that this is not a letter to con-vince you to leave the Democratic party, but to give you my views on what is best for our Country, children, families and grandchildren. There seems to be some sort of concept where we need to take away the wealth of Americans that they have worked a lifetime to earn. America was once a place where we felt we had the right to work as hard as we wanted and earn as much as our talents were worth. It was a place where you were not ashamed to earn what you earned. Now we have a president and a political party that feels that indi-viduals that work hard should support those that are not willing to put in the same effort. Plain and simplethisisnothinglessthansocialism.WhatwouldReagan,Lincoln,JeffersonorWashingtonsay to this? ThereisagroupofAmericansthatfeelthattheyareentitledtotakeotherpeople’swealthandredistribute it. This is extremely dangerous and will lead to the complete downfall of America. Let megiveyouanexample.TheleadershipoftheDemocraticpartyfeelsthattaking50%ofsomeone’ssalary to fund government programs is fair. This is communicated to the public that the more well todo(noteventhewealthy)needtounjustlyandinequitablysupportthehavenot’s,orhaveless’s.This is being drilled into our youth. We say to our children that if you study and do well in school you can get into a good college and getawellpayingjob.Butwhybother?WearemakingitabundantlycleartoAmerica’syouththatthey need not worry since America will take care of them. Now more than ever we need to make a stand to keep the ideals alive of our forefathers. LetmesumitupbyafamousquotefromDr.AdrianRogers: You cannot legislate the poor into freedom by legislating the wealthy out of freedom. What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else. When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work because the other half is going to take care of them, and when the other half gets the idea that it does no good to work be-cause somebody else is going to get what they work for, that my dear friend, is the end of any nation. You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it. Dr.RogerswasaPastor,AuthorandPresidentoftheSouthernBaptistConvention. President Obama is an attorney. Tell me who you are more like-ly to trust with our future and the future of our country……

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left the popcorn in the microwave. I took an apple and left the kitchen, feeling good about the choice I made to support my commitment to love my body.

How to Create Your Own Pleasure List• Makea list of thepeople,places andthings that bring a smile to your face • Makealistofthethingsyouliketodothat bring you pleasure.• Keep your completed Pleasure Listhandy - write items from it on Post-Its and place it on your bathroom mirror, fridge, car dashboard, anyplace where it will capture your attention.

• Thenexttimeyounoticeyouneedanattitude adjustment to jump start asense of happiness, read your Pleasure List. • Focus your attention on imagining aparticular item on your list or doing a specific pleasurable activity from yourlist.

Susyn Reeve is an award winning au-thor, Life Coach and InterFaith Minis-ter. She is the co-founder of www.Self-Esteem-Experts.com. Her new book is, The Inspired Life: Unleashing Your Mind’s Capacity for Joy. Follow her blog at http://SusynReeve.com

sol can damage your skin, causing an increase in oil production or a decrease in your skin’s ability to retain fluids,leading to either oily or dry skin. Stress canalsoimpairyourskin’snaturalabil-itytoblockbacteria.Repeatedfrowningcaused by stress levels can also speed up the appearance of frown lines.

Adopt a Skin Care Regimen It is never too late to adopt a skin care routine to help your fight against ag-ing. A good skin care regimen includes four basic products: cleanser, exfoliator, moisturizer and sunscreen. For optimal skin health, wash your face at night with a gentle cleanser. Always use warm or lukewarm water and be delicate with the sensitive skin around your eyes. Weekly exfoliation is also a good practice to help remove dead skin and clear your skin’spores. Moisturizing is a necessary stepfor all skin types, but especially for those with dry skin. Apply a basic moisturizer at night and one with SPF in the morning.

Change Your Sleep Habits It’sestimatedthattheaveragepersonspends one third of their life sleeping. Depending on your sleep position, your time in bed may increase the appearance of wrinkles. The act of pressing your sen-sitive skin into your pillow every night can encourage permanent wrinkles over time. Instead, sleep on your back, keep-ing your face pointed upwards and away from your pillow.

Fight Sun Damage The single most effective thing you

can do to slow down the aging process is to protect your skin from the sun. Ultraviolet (UV) rays are damaging toyour skin and too much sun will speed up the wrinkle process. Always wear at least SPF 30 on your face, regardless of the weather. Also wear sunglasses and a hat whenever possible, to reduce the wrinkles caused by repeated squinting. While everyone is encouraged to practice these basic skin protection tech-niques, some will always be more sensi-tive to the effects of aging.

If you are not happy with your ap-pearance, there are a number of non-surgical and surgical options available today to help you achieve your desired results. Consult with an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon to deter-mine if facial fillers, laser treatment or a facelift may help complement your cur-rent skin care routine.

About IMAGELIFT®, Dr. Richard Castellano, and Dr. Randall Weyrich:The IMAGELIFT® Experience is per-formed by both Richard Castellano, MD and Randall Weyrich, MD, who are both Double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeons with the American Board of Facial Plastic and Recon-structive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology in Head and Neck Surgery. Based in Tampa, Flori-da, and Ocala, IMAGELIFT has per-formed more than 5,000 face lifts, mini-lifts and eyelifts, treating patients across the country and internationally. For more information, visit www.IM-AGELIFT.com or call 800-893-2237.

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Better Hearing Equals Better HealthBy Audrey Hawley, HAS, BC-H.I.S., Sound Advice Hearing Solutions

Everyoneknowsthatwhenyouhearbetter, it’seasier for both you and those you communicate with. But did you know that hearing better actually makes you healthier? Several studies have shown that untreated hear-ing loss has several negative affects on your overall health and well-being. In 1990, the National Council on Aging found that people with untreated hearing loss are more likely to be isolated, depressed and report a generally lower than average sense of health and well being. When we have an untreated hearing loss, we tend to retreat over time. We avoid social engagements, answeringthetelephone,watchingTVandarelesslikely to want to go out to restaurants or anywhere else that might have background noise. We begin to rely on others, usually loved ones, to translate mis-understood or missed conversations.

Manysymptomsofearlystagesofdementiaaresimilar to untreated hearing loss.• Confusion• Irritation• Paranoia• Depression• Difficulty following instructions• Isolation

In 1996, the University of Florida found similar

results, but also determined that those who took the step to get evaluated and treated with appropriate hearing technology actually reversed these negative health trends. Correcting your hearing loss opens the world back up to you. You reclaim your confidence, im-prove your social life and regain enjoyment withconversations, television, movies, music and tele-phone use. How many people really have hearing loss? A 2011 study by Johns Hopkins University found that more than 6 out of 10 people age 70 and higher have hearing loss. The latest information reports that ap-proximately 37 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss. The longer you wait to correct your hearing loss, the more you increase the chance of having perma-nent nerve damage. The old adage “use it or lose it” couldn’tbemoretruethanwithyourhearing.Oncenerve function is lost, so is your ability to understand sounds correctly. Amplification stimulates the nerve function and allows for not only increased volume that your ears need, but also improves the clarity of sound. Having your hearing evaluated and treated now is the first step in making sure your golden years are happy, healthy and productive.

For more information on hearing loss and hear-ing correction, or to schedule a complimentary hearing evaluation, visit www.soundadviceflorida.com or call 727-822-2132.


By Carole McLeod, Certified Bereavement Facilitator, Grief Matters

As a family member, friend, neigh-bor, church member, or someone who has helped professionally there are many ways in which you can be supportive of someone who has had a death of a loved one.

To those who are grieving their world as they know it has crumbled and they can be affected emotionally, spiritually, physically and socially. The grief can cause them to be hesi-tant about reaching out for help and assistance. Sometimes they won’tknow how to do this or they will feel that no one understands or wants to take time out of their lives to help them.

On the other hand, society in gen-eraldoesn’tknowhowtotreatsome-one who is grieving. You may be unfamiliar with the grief process and are most likely uncomfortable about what to say or what to do to help your family, co-worker, neighbor, or friend.

To recognize the needs of a grieving person it helps to understand the unique-nessineachone’sgrief.Thereareimmensedifferencesinthegriefprocessthatdependonhowapersonwouldgrieve:wasthedeathsudden,traumatic,oralongillness.Otheruniquetendencieswouldinclude:thegenderofthepersonwhohasdied, other stresses the griever might have had at the time of death and their own cultural background and spiritual beliefs. Sometimes when the death has been a long terminal illness there is also an inclination to think that the caregiver is total-lyprepared for thedeathand isfineandready togetonwith their lives.Theremight be some relief that the person has died and not suffering any more, but that does not mean they are ready for the death to occur.

Guidelines to help you decide how to reach out and helpAcknowledge the death as soon as you learn about it. Just because that per-

sonhas a lot of familymembers don’t assume theywill have everything theyneed. A visit or telephone call to let them know you are there to assist them will go a long way.Listen,listenandlisten:thegrievingpersonwantsandneedstotelltheirstory

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over and over again. This is one of the ways for them to begin to accept the reality of the death. Even if you have heard it before listen, again they need to tell it over and over. Talk about memories that you have of their loved one; mention their name,grieverslovetoheartheirlovedone’snameandanystoriesyoumayhave.This also lets them know that you really are listening and want to help as much as you can.Encourage tears:Crying isanaturaland importantpartof thegrievingpro-

cess.Letthemknowthatit’sOKforthemtocry.Theycanbecomeeasilyembar-rassedwhenthetearscome,especiallyinpublic.Reachoutandgivethemahug,butdon’thandthemtheboxoftissuesthatisasignalthatyouwantthemtostopcrying. When you ask “how are you doing?” look them straight in the eye, let them knowthatyoureallyareconcernedandwanttohelpinanywayyoucan.Don’ttellthemto“callmeifyouneedanything”,personswhoarebereavedhaveadifficulttime reaching out. You will need to ask them, “what can I do for you”.

Be aware of things you can offer to help with:• They may need transportation for errands• Offer to clean the house to get ready for the relatives coming from out of town or let them know you have a spare room if they need it.• Volunteertogroceryshop• Take care of children• House sit• Takemessagesandorkeeprecordofflowersgivenandfoodbroughtin.Communication: Things to say and NOT to say:• Do not say “I know how you feel” (no one knows how another feels)• Do not say “It’s a blessing; he/she is out of pain” (grievers miss their loved

one, common sense does not help).• Do not say, “Time will heal” (time alone does not heal).• Do not say, “She or he had a good life…” (this does not comfort, they still

want them back).• Do not say, “It will take two or three months to get over your grief.”(there is no timetable for grief, do not put limits on their grief process).• Do not say, “Your loved one wouldn’t want you to be upset” (this is an avoidance message, telling them not to do the work of mourning).If you are talking to a bereaved parent:• Do not say, “you still have other children or you are still young you can

have another child” (this minimizes their grief, as if the baby or child doesn’tmatter).

If you are talking to a young widow or widower:• Do not say, “don’t worry, you are young, you can always remarry (they

can’treplacetherelationshiptheyhad).

Remember, there is no right or wrong way to grieve; it’s their grief to own and grieve in their own way, be respectful and be a “caring presence” when they need you.


Colorectal Health: Focus on Early Detection, Improved Treatments

CANCER ANSWERS

Colorectal cancer can lie undetected in the colon or rectum for many years beforesymptomsdevelop.That’swhyscreeningissoimportant. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer—cancer of the co-lon or rectum—is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. The risk of developing colorectal cancer increases with advanc-ing age, with more than 90% of cases occurring in people aged 50 or older. Fortunately,screeningtestscanfindprecancerouspolypsonintestinalwallsthat can be removed before they turn into cancer. Screening tests also can findcolorectalcancerearly,whentreatmentworksbest. If everyone aged 50 years old or older were screened regularly, as many as 60% of deaths from colorectal cancer could be avoided.

Scientific Research Translates To Better Treatments Physician-scientistsinMoffittCancerCenter’sGastrointestinal(GI)Oncol-ogy Program study the biology of colorectal cancer with the aim of translating scientificdiscoveriesintonewdrugtherapiesforthedisease. MokengeMalafa,MD, leaderofMoffitt’sGIOncologyProgram,has shownthepreclinicalpotentialofspecificvitaminEcompoundsinpreventingandtreating colorectal cancer. He is pursuing the development of these com-pounds in both the laboratory and the clinic. “For many years, only a few select treatments and drugs were available to treatGItumors,”saidDr.Malafa.PhysiciansandscientistsinMoffitt’sGIOn-cology Program initiate clinical trials and translational research to bring the latest interventions to patients. MoffittsurgeonDavidShibata,MD,hasbeenstudyingmolecularsignaturesto predict responses of colorectal cancers to radiation therapy in a trial spear-headedbyMoffittradiationoncologistJavierTorres-Roca,MD. “We’re looking at huge numbers of genes and their level of expression incolorectalcancers,”saysDr.Shibata.“Preliminarily,we’vefoundthataprofileof selected genes is highly predictive of responses to radiation therapy.” Pa-tients are generally treated with standard-of-care radiation therapy and have an additional biopsy before treatment, which is then analyzed using microar-ray technology. “This trial will help us identify patients who may not respond totreatmentand,thus,willreceivenobenefitfromradiation,”saysDr.Shiba-ta. “If it predicts a full response, we may be able to avoid surgical resection in some patients.”

Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery Avoids Open Surgery Dr. Shibata is one of a few physicians in Florida who performs transanal endoscopicmicrosurgery (TEM) for qualifying patientswith rectal tumorswhotraditionallywouldhaverequiredradicalrectalsurgery.WithTEM,pa-tients can avoid having open surgery, experience decreased pain and general-ly can go home the same day as the procedure.

TEMincorporatesanoperatingmicroscopeforviewingandspecializedsur-gical instruments for performing the surgery through the anus. The tech-nique is most often used for large rectal polyps and early rectal cancers. “Prior to the introduction of this technique, radical surgery could be avoided only for patients with rectal tumors in the portion of the rectum lying two to threeinchesabovetheanus,”saysDr.Shibata.“However,withTEM,wearenowable toextend thisbenefit topatientswith tumors ineven thehighestparts of the rectum.”

Moffitt’sGIOncologyProgramoffersanarrayofclinicalservicestopreventand treat not only colorectal cancer, but also cancers of the esophagus, stom-ach, pancreas, bile ducts, gallbladder, small intestine, retroperitoneum, anus and liver.

To find out more about colorectal cancer screening and treatment options, call Cancer Answers at 1-800-456-7121.

Cancer Answers is a toll-free line dedicated to answering your questions about cancer.

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Learn How Self-Management Workshops Can Help

Arthritis affects the lives of nearly one in five American adults and limits the lives of countless citizens each year. In fact, arthritis is the most com-mon cause of disability in the United States, and yet only 11 percent of those with arthritis partici-pate in widely available, low-cost self-management workshops that help people manage symptoms, increase ac-tivity and maintain independence. People no longer have to tolerate the symptoms of arthritis; they now have the power to manage it themselves. Few people know that a low-cost, six-week self-management education workshop, supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, can help lessen the problems associated with arthritis. Weekly, interactive sessions provide people with arthritis and other chronic diseases, natural techniques and strategies to manage their disease, empowering participants to reclaim their lives. Participants will learn ways to minimize pain, physical limitations and stress, while improving their mobil-ity, confidence and independence. These workshops meet weekly for six weeks, are low-cost and available in most com-munities. What can these self-management workshops do for you? The self-management workshops help participants manage their arthritis. Participantslearn: •Techniquestoreducepain, limita-tions and stress •Strategiestoexercisesafely •Howtofeelmorecomfortabletalk-ing to their doctor • Lessons from other arthritis pa-tients; skills that helped them not only to manage, but gain a sense of control over their disease “These workshops help people with arthritis learn natural treatments to managetheirarthritispain.Manypeo-ple do not know about these workshops, but people with arthritis who have at-tended these interactive workshops learn self-management techniques that help reduce the pain and limitations of arthritis,” says Teresa J. Brady, from the CDC arthritis program. Workshops can help reduce the physical symptoms of arthritis, as well as the emotional toll of this chronic dis-ease. Self-management workshops also help people with other on-going health conditions such as diabetes, heart dis-

ease, or lung disease. According to CDC research,

self-man-

agement workshop participants re-

port remarkable improvements in their symptoms and their ability to control theirdisease.Researchshowsthatpar-ticipants benefit from decreased pain, fa-tigue,anxietyanddepression.Researchalso indicates that workshop attendance can result in increased aerobic exercise, increased confidence and improved abil-ity to participate in social activities. What does the research say about self-management workshops?CDC research found that arthritis self-management workshop participants re-port: •Decreasedjointpainandfatigue •Decreasedanxietyanddepression •Lessworryabouttheirhealth •Increasedaerobicexercise •Bettercommunicationwiththeir doctor •Increasedconfidenceinabilityto manage their condition •Increasedabilitytodohousehold and social activities “We need to educate arthritis pa-tients about the benefits of self-manage-ment workshops,” says Brady. “They can be the key to restoring mobility and in-dependence, which in turn can improve quality of life for millions of Americans.”Taking charge of arthritis can be a chal-lenging task; self-management work-shops can help. To find out more about self-manage-

mentworkshops: Visit www.cdc.gov/arthritis/interventions/self_manage.htm. Workshops are available in com-munities across the country, find out about workshops in your area. Also monitor local publications for announcement of arthritis self-manage-ment education workshops in your area. Speak to your doctor about arthritis self-management education workshops.

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By John Michaelos M.D.

Dry eye is extremely common, so much so it is the number one medical reason patients see an eye care profes-sional. It is estimated that 55 million Americans are affected by dry eye symp-toms that impact their quality of life, their comfort and their ability to per-form every day activities. In some cases, dry eye can even limit patients’ visioncorrection options.

What is Dry Eye? When eyes don’t produce enoughquality, natural moisture to adequate-ly lubricate the surface of the eye, it is called dry eye. This can be uncomfort-able as dry eyes can feel irritated, sting and/or burn.

What is Dry Eye Symptom? Persistent dryness, scratchiness and a burning sensation in your eyes are symptoms of dry eyes. These symptoms alone may prompt your eye doctor to di-agnose dry eye syndrome. Your eye doctor may want to measure the amount of tears in your eyes. A thin strip of filter paper placed under the low-er eyelid, called a Schirmer test, is one way to measure tear production. Another symptom of dry eyes is a “foreign body sensation,” the feeling that something is in the eye. And it may seem odd, but dry eye syndrome can cause watery eyes. This isbecausedrynesson the eye’s surfacesometimes will over stimulate produc-tion of the watery component of your tears as a protective mechanism.

What causes Dry Eye? There are many causes of dry eye. It is considered a potential side effect of certain chronic conditions, medications, environmental conditions, age, hormon-al changes, contact lens use and laser eye surgery. In most cases, dry eye is either temporary or treatable. For example, most patients experience mild and tran-sient dry eye following refractive surger-ies, including LASIK and Cataract, as part of the healing process. For the great majority of patients,dry eye symptoms go away after a two to four week period following surgery. All patients should be evaluated for dry eye during the screening process prior to LASIK, as well as other refractive sur-geries. While there are cases of severe dry eye following LASIK, it is extremely rare and results and treatment options are improving.

How do you treat Dry eye? Today, there are many treatment op-tions for dry eye from home remedies, nutritional supplements, over the coun-

ter eye drops and advanced prescription medications to treat the cause of the dry eye; to more advanced surgical pro-cedures such as plugs to close the tear drainage system. Depending upon the source of dry eye, doctors can recom-mend:•Artificialteardropsandointments.•Temporarypunctalocclusion.•Permanentpunctalocclusion•Restasis.•Othermedications.•Surgery

Should I be worried if I have Dry Eye? Generally speaking, no. Dry eye typi-cally starts as a mild, treatable condition. However, if left untreated the irritation of dry eye can lead to increasing symp-toms, limitation of visual activities, and damage to the surface of the eye, known as the cornea. To learn more about treatments for Dry Eye’s and some of the excit-ing procedures available St. Michael’sEye & Laser Institute, you are invited to call and schedule an appointment at 727.585.2200 or visit them online at www.stmichaelseye.com

Dr. John Michaelos started his prac-tice in Largo and brought with him the skills needed for new tech-nologies that were avail-able for laser vision cor-rection, im-proved tech-niques for cataract sur-gery and new cosmetic procedures. He continues to keep up to date with the latest technol-ogy through continuing education. Dr. Michaelos was one of the first ten phy-sicians in Florida to implant the Multi-Focal lens, known as ReStor, making him one of the most experienced in the area. St. Michael’s Eye and Laser is the only center in North Florida to be hon-ored as an Alcon Center of Excellence. His specialties include: General Oph-thalmology, Refractive Lensectomy, Corneal Transplants, Cataract & Lens Exchange Surgeries and Cosmetic Pro-cedures


Overactive Bladder? What To Know If You Always ‘Gotta Go’ Do you constantly feel like you “gotta go”? When you leave the house, do you always look where the nearestbathroom is, just incase?Bladdercontrolproblems are more common than you might think. Having an Overactive Bladder can affect your quality of life and 16 percent of the adult pop-ulation, or about 33 million people, have this condition, according to the Journal of Urology. People with an Overactive Bladder, or OAB, oftenexperience:1)Highurinaryfrequency:Morethaneighttimesina24hourperiod2)Urinaryurgency: A strong, compelling need to urinate that cannot be delayed3)Urgeincontinence: Wetting accidents which oc-cur before reaching a toilet Ifyouhavebladdercontrolissues,don’tletem-barrassment stand in the way of finding a solution. After talking with a doctor, most people start with conservative therapies. For example, doing exercis-es like kegels to strengthen the pelvic floor muscle. Other first-step treatment options might include di-etary modification, bladder training programs and prescription medication. Unfortunately, conservative therapies fail for up to 80 percent of people. Prescription medications are not an option for many people and for others, they may experience unwanted side effects and stop taking them altogether. Exercise and diet modifica-tion can be strict and require a timely commitment. Furthermore, the results might not live up to what

patients are hoping for. Treatments like surgerywork, but if you don’twant to go the invasive route, there is one more op-tion to consider. Bladder function is regulated by a group of nerves at the base of the spine called the sacral nerve plexus. By stimulating these nerves through gentle electrical impulses, you can gain better con-trol of your bladder. Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation, otherwise known as PTNS, is a non-drug, non-surgical ther-apy that is helping many people with OAB take

control. The Urgent PC Neuromodulation System provides this low-risk treatment by indirectly stim-ulating the nerves responsible for bladder function using a nerve in your lower leg. Up to 80 percent of people who get PTNS have significant improvement in their bladder control symptoms, even when other treatment options have failed them in the past. To get an Urgent PC treatment, you visit a clini-cian’soffice.Duringtreatmentyouwillsitwithyourfoot elevated. This allows the clinician to stimulate the area near your tibial nerve using a very thin needle temporarily placed in your ankle. Impulses travel along your leg to the nerves in your pelvis that control bladder function. What does a PTNS treatment feel like? Mostpeople simply feel a mild tingling sensation in their foot or ankle during treatment. You will receive an initial series of 12 treatments for 30 minutes each, typically scheduled a week apart. After the initial 12 treatments, you may only need occasional treat-ments or none at all. Urinary incontinence may be caused by a num-ber of things. For many, it could be a normal part of the aging process. For some women, pregnancy and childbirtharethecause.MenmayexperienceOABduetoprostatesurgery.Injury,chronicdiseaseandobesity are also causes. No matter what the reason, there likely is a solution for you. For more information, visit www.urgentpcinfo.com.

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10 Tips on How To Stay Safe in the Hospital

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Arecentstudyhasshownthattheremaybeatleast48,000deathsayearlinkeddirectlytohospital infections.Andthisdoesn’tevenincludeaccidentsandmis-takes that regularly occur. So, we, at Senior Voice want to bring you 10 Tips on How To Stay Safe in the Hospital

1. Patient Advocate: Enlist a family member, friend or professional to act as your advocate. Ask this person to show up on a regular basis and get involved to oversee and monitor your care. He or she will act as your eyes and ears while you are in the hospital.

2. Keep a log:Recordyourdailyprogress,medicationnamesanddosages,pro-cedures,treatments,andlistmedicalprofessional’snamesandcontactinfo.Takenotes on conversations with doctors and nurses. Few people, if any, can remember everything that is discussed.

3. Create a patient checklist: When you encounter any new medical profes-sional such as when you are transferred to another part of the hospital for tests, procedures or surgeries, carry your patient checklist with you. It should list your fullname,birthdate,yourprimaryphysician’sname,yourdiagnosis,listofmedi-cations and dosages and your allergies to medications. Show your checklist to any new medical professionals that are treating you and ask them to check the infor-mation with their records before they proceed.

4. Log Your Medication: Medication errors are among themost commonmedicalerrors,harmingatleast1.5millionpeopleeveryyear(InstituteofMedi-cine). Write down your medications and dosages. List what the medication looks like,theshapeandcolorofanypills,thenamesonthelabelsofbottlesorIVbags.Createadetaileddescriptionaslabelsandbottlescanlookalike.Ifyoudon’trec-ognizethemedicationwhenitisadministered,askquestions.Beassertive.Don’ttrust that the professionals read all the of the chart. When the introduction of any new medication occurs, repeat any allergy information to your primary nurses and physicians.

5. Sign Says: “Please wash your hands before touching me.” To prevent hospi-tal-acquiredinfectiousdiseases,amongthemostcommonareMRSA,C.diffandpneumonia, ask every person who comes in contact with you, including the physi-cians and nurses, to wash their hands or put on a fresh pair of disposable gloves before touching you. Place antibacterial gel next to your hospital bed and ask ev-eryone to use it.

6. Concur with the Surgeon: To prevent surgery on the wrong body part. Be-fore you enter the operating room, you or your advocate should ask to see the sur-geon to go over your name, birth date, type of surgery, and the correct site on your body to be operated on. If the surgeon is not available, ask to see the anesthesiolo-gist and nurses involved in your case and repeat this same checklist with each one.

7. Prevent falls: Enlist the help of family members or friends to sit with you if you may be at risk for falling. If you have had surgery, are ill, or are medicated, you areatriskforfalling.Ifsomeonecannotbewithyou24/7,hireasitterorprivateduty nurse to fill in. Your hospital should have referrals.

8. Prevent misdiagnoses: Ask your doctor why he/she thinks a certain diag-nosis is appropriate for you. Ask if there is anything else that could be attributed toyoursymptoms.Researchanydiagnosisoncrediblewebsitessuchasmedicalsocieties (American Cancer Society) or those ending in .edu. or .org. Get a second opinion or a third. Ask questions. Be assertive.

9. Off hours lead to medical mistakes:Medical errors increase at thesetimes, nurse-to-patient ratios increase and doctors are less likely to be available. Ask your advocate to be with you as much as possible or hire a sitter, companion or private duty nurse to fill in. 10. Build a team: Ifyouradvocatecannotbewithyou24/7,askthatanothertwo to three family members or good friends share shifts to be at your bedside. Keep the notebook in your room and ask that everyone share the task of taking notes and acting as watchdogs.


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For 66 million Americans, taking care of an aging, seriously ill or disabled family member or friend is a part of daily life. Fortunately there are numerous re-sources that can make the process easier. CaregiverscanstartbyturningtoAskMedicare,aservicecreatedbytheCentersforMedicare&Medic-aid Services that offers a number of useful resources through its website at www.medicare.gov/caregivers. The site gives caregivers tips on how to make the most oftheMedicareprogramandofferstipsonmanagingchronic illnesses, finding and paying for nursing home and assisted living care, finding local organizations that supportcaregiversandmuchmore.Representativesofthe program also offer recommendations to help care-giversdealwithshortandlong-termfinancialissues: •Talkwiththepersonyouarecaringforaboutle-gally authorizing you to make decisions about his or her medical care. Discuss personal wishes and develop a living will to provide direction on the kind of health care the person desires and needs. Having this plan legally developed can make it much easier for you to make decisions in the future, especially for loved ones who are unable to speak for themselves. •Getstarted;contactyourStateHealthInsuranceAssistance Program in your area by visiting www.medicare.gov and clicking on “Help and Support or “Useful phone numbers and websites.” Also visit www.agingwithdignity.org for a “5 Wishes” document that can help you talk with family members about how they want to be treated.

•Reviewfinancesandhealthcareaccounts.Medi-care can reduce many out-of-pocket expenses for your loved one, but it does not cover everything. Make amonthly and yearly list of all income sources, such as Social Security and pensions, as well as monthly and yearly expenses, savings and investments that impact the overall financial picture. •Learnwhich typesof servicesarepaid for.Visit“Caregiver Topics,” “Paying for Care” and “Which ex-pensesarecovered”sectionsontheAskMedicaresite.Deductibles, co-payments and nursing home care are notcoveredbyMedicare. •Keepdetailednotesofmedications,appointments,doctors and other medical treatments. Share this in-formation with other family members or friends who might be able to step in and help you as a caregiver if needed. • Start focusing on preventive care such as tests,shots and screenings once you have a future plan in place.Medicarecoverspreventivecareitemssuchasflushots, bone mass measurements, glaucoma tests and otherscreenings.Tolearnmore,visittheAskMedicaresitetofind“HowMedicareSupportsVariousTypesofCare.” •LearnhowtogetthebestvaluefromtheMedicareprogram.AskMedicarealsoofferspractical informa-tionaboutenrollingyourlovedoneinMedicare,choos-ing a prescription drug plan, finding state and local re-sourcesandafreee-newsletterwiththelatestMedicareupdates.

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Americans are living longer and are in better physical condition than their pre-decessors because today’s senior citizens aremore aware of the need to remainphysically active into their “Golden Years.” Whether you are a senior yourself or you are looking for ways to help the seniors in your life live longer, healthier lives, it is importanttorememberthatphysicalfitnesscanbenefitpeopleofallagesandphys-ical conditions. Successfulexerciseprogramsforseniorsgenerallyfallintofourmaincategories:• Endurance• Strength• Balance• Flexibility

Byfindingactivitiesthatincorporateattentiontoeachoftheseareas,seniorswillseebenefitsineveryareaoftheirlife,eveniftheyhavehadaninactivelifestylepre-viously.Exercise benefits everyone, but in someways, older adults have evenmore to

gainwhentheymakeadecisiontogetfitandcreatetheirroutinestostayfit.Low-ered risk for heart disease, arthritis and high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels have been linked to physical fitness.Managing and treating or preventingother diseases like breast and colon cancer and osteoporosis also have been con-nectedtoone’soverallfitness.

Everyone is different, but your doctor will know your medical condition and his-tory as well as any limitations you may have. By discussing the degree and intensity of the exercise program, together you can agree on what has the potential to work best.

Seniors should start slowly to discover a comfort threshold and then increase from there. Finding a buddy to work out with makes things even more fun. This workoutpartnercouldbeafriendorfamilymemberoryoucanjoinanorganizedfitnessprogramlikeSilverSneakers® to keep motivated and to establish a routine that will not only make you feel better overall, but will give you something to look forward to each day or week. SilverSneakers membership is often available through MedicareAdvantagehealthinsuranceplans.Checkwithyourhealthinsurertoseeifyou’reeligible.

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Remodelingyourkitchencanseemlikeadaunt-ingtaskatfirstglance.Youwantyournewspacetofunction well for your needs, accommodate your lifestyle,andreflectyourpersonaldesignstyle.Buthowtogetstarted?SarahReep,KraftMaiddirectorof designer relations and education, recommends considering the following before you begin a kitch-en remodel. 1. Determine the remodel scope.Projectscanrange from replacing the kitchen countertops to completelyreconfiguringthekitchen’sfloorplan.2. Identify ways your kitchen remodel can complement your lifestyle. Do you want an openfloorplanwithroomforentertaining?Doyouenjoycooking?Tomakeyourkitchenfunctional,allof these elements should play a part in the layout of a room. 3. Choose your involvement. Is this a do-it-yourself project or do you need to call in the pros? If you plan on doing it yourself, seek guidance from designers.4. Find the remodeler or design firm right for you. When looking for a remodeler, seek recommendations from your friends, neighbors and local home builders association. Ask your remodeler for references from previous customers and a copy of his or her license. 5. Set your budget. Whensettingabudget,beflexibleanddon’tforgettoaddabuffer for the unexpected. Tools like KraftMaid Cabinetry’s Budget Calculatorcan help you estimate costs and stay on budget. 6. Consider your timeline.Akitchenremodelisn’taweekendproject.Don’tforget to take into consideration any events that could interfere with your time-line, such as a family vacation. 7. Consider your design style. Do you consider yourself a traditional person? Or do you prefer a sleek, modern look? Narrowing down a design style in the be-

ginning will make the process of choosing colors, appliances and finishes easier. Design tools likeKraftMaid’s InspirationBoardcanhelpyoutrans-fer your ideas to paper. The design tool allows you to create collages with images, colors and textures that can be shared with your designer. The Kraft-MyStyle app from KraftMaid allows iPhone, iPodand iPad users to create and share Inspiration Boards on the go. 8. Browse showrooms, magazines and web-sites for ideas. When it comes to decorating and remodeling, the options are endless. Page through your favorite magazines and visit a local showroom to gather design ideas.KraftMaid offers a kitchenidea gallery to get the dreaming started.

9. Choose your appliances. When choosing appliances, consider the size of your household and kitchen. Collect im-ages of the appliances you like from magazines and bro-chures. Identify what you like about each appliance and consider how the appliance will contribute to the overall look and function of the kitchen.10. Create a kitchen contingency plan. During the re-modelingprocess,therewillbetimesyouwon’tbeabletouse your kitchen. Ask your remodeler or designer to help you create a plan to allow you to use your kitchen at least partially during different points in the remodeling process. Thoughremodelingcanseemstressfulatfirst,therightamount of planning and research will simplify the process

and result in the kitchen of your dreams. For more design and remodeling tips from Sarah Reep, visit www.KraftMaid.com.

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Victims tend to be senior citizens and low-income individuals Everyyearduringtaxseason,scammersfindnewwaystostealmoneyfromtax-payers.Inresponse,everyyeartheInternalRevenueService(IRS)publishesalistof common scams to help taxpayers avoid fraud. ThisyeartheIRSiswarningaboutascamthatpromisesfaketaxrefundsandtargets senior citizens and low-income individuals. The agency says that in recent weeks this scam has been increasingly reported across the country.ScamOffersFreeMoney Scam artists promise tax refunds which are sup-posedly part of The American Opportunity Tax Cred-it, originally designed to help people with college expenses. They claim incorrectly that the refund is available, even if the person attended college decades ago. In a twist, they are also telling victims that they canbenefitfromthiscreditiftheyevenpaidtaxesongroceries while attending college. TheIRSsaysscamartistshavebeenlookingforpo-tential victims at church gatherings and are targeting senior citizens and people with little or no income whodon’tusuallyhavetofiletaxes.

Victims Pay a High Cost People who fall for these scams have a lot to lose. For starters, they pay high fees for bogus tax preparing services. And when they figureout theyhavebeenscammed,criminalsusuallyhavealreadydisappearedwith their money. “This is a disgraceful effort by scam artists to take advantage of people by giving themfalsehopesofanonexistentrefund,”saidIRSCommissionerDougShulman

in a statement. “We want to warn innocent taxpayers about this new scheme be-fore more people get trapped.” By law, taxpayers are legally responsible for the accuracy of their tax returns. If theIRSissuesarefundbymistake,taxpayersareobligatedtoreturntherefund.

How to Protect Yourself Unfortunately for many, tax season is also scams season. Warningsignsoftaxscamsinclude:•Promisesofrefundsbasedonfalsestatements.• Unfamiliar companies that sell refunds or credits tomembers of local churches. • Internet ads or emails with toll-free numbers. Whenpeople call, they are asked for their Social Security num-ber. • Homemade flyers and brochures offering or implyingcredits or refunds to people who are not eligible. •Offersoffreemoneywithoutrequiringdocumentation.•Promisesofrefundsfor“LowIncome–NoDocumentsTaxReturns.”•Unsolicitedoffers toprepare a return and split the re-fund.

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APRIL 1

St. Andrews Fine Arts Concert Series

St. Andrews Presbyterian ChurchThe fine arts concerts series spon-

sored by St Andrews presents The Uni-versity of South Florida “Chamber Singers” James K Bass, Director. Sea-son tickets are $35.00 and are available at the church reception desk. Tickets at the door are $9.00.

For more information call (813) 634-1252 St Andrews 1239 Del Webb Blvd. West, Sun City Center, FL 33573.

APRIl 1ST, 8Th, 15Th, 22ND, 29Th

Bay Area Singles Dance Largo Community Center

Since 1997, Bay Area Singles Dance has been the best place for area singles and friends to meet. Every Sunday ap-proximately 150 singlesof all ages joinus. We offer an extensive music library tofiteverytaste.DresstoImpress!6PMuntil10PM.

Largo Community Center is located at 400 Alt Keene Rd, Largo (727)518-3131

APRIL 2

Watercolor ClassesTampa Jewish Community CenterHeld on Monday mornings/after-

noons In partnership with the USF OS-HER program, we offer Watercolorclasses for artists of all levels. These popularclassesfillupquickly,soregis-ter now!

Tampa Jewish Community Center on the Maureen and Douglas Cohn Jewish Community Campus, 13009 Community Campus Drive, Tampa, FL 33625 (813) 769-2809

APRIl 6, 13, 20, 27

Bachelors & Bells Friday Night Dance

Zendah Grotto HallJoinuson the largest woodenfloor

in Tampa. Snacks and drinks available. $7.00 for non members, $9.00 for non-

members.MikeUnwinplaysthetunes!For more information call (813) 971-

0817. Zendah Grotto Hall is located at 4402 W. Ohio Ave., Tampa FL 33614.

APRIl 1-30

Spring Guided Garden TourBok Tower Gardens

Join one of our volunteer Garden Guides foran insider’s lookat theGar-dens! Offered at noon and 2 p.m., these free45minutetourstakeyoufromtheVisitor Center fountain through theGardens before ending at the carillon viewing area in time for the 1 and 3 p.m carillon concerts. Free.

For more information call (863) 232-4573. Bok Tower is located at 1151 Tow-er Blvd. Lake Wales, FL 33853.

APRIl 4

Lunch & Learn: Painter and Sculptor Mitch KolbeTarpon Springs Heritage MuseumFineartistandsculptorMitchKolbe

describesthejourneyofsculpturefromthe drawing board to the pedestal through the lost wax process and the creation of bronze statues.Time:11:30a.m.Price:$15,includes

box lunch; advance registration re-quired.

Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum is located at 100 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 (727) 942-5605

APRIL 6

Flick n Float Spring Break 2012Southwest Pool

BringyourfavoritefloattotheSpringBreak edition of our great summer Flick NFloatmovieseries.Enjoy“TheRook-ie” and bring Spring Training to South-westPool.FreehotdogsandChick-fil-Asandwiches; concessions available. Doors open at 5:30PMand themoviewillbeginatduskorapproximately7:15PM.WearyourRaysgearforachancetowin! $4 resident with recreationcard/$5 guest

Southwest Pool, 13120 Vonn Road, Largo (727)518-3126

APRIl 6, 13, 20, 27

Square Dancing Largo Community Center

Like country style dancing? Square or round? Spend the evening dancing to professionalcallerAllenSnell.7:30PMuntil9:45PM.Joinanytime.$6

Largo Community Center is located at 400 Alt Keene Rd, Largo (727)518-3131

APRIl 7

Raw Food Potluck and a MovieYoga Village

Curious about a raw food diet? Sam-ple a variety of raw foods at potluck, withshowingofSimplyRaw:Reversing

Diabetes in 30 Days documentary.Price:$5ifyoubringarawfoodpot-

luck dish, $20 without. Register andprepay by April 2.

Yoga Village is located at 2760 Dan-iel St., Clearwater FL 33761 (727) 712-1475

APRIl 7

Family Fun Awaits at Largo’s Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt Event

Largo City HallCome meet the Easter Bunny and

hunt for eggs Saturday, starting at 7pm. Children ages walking to 12 years old will be placed into age groups and let loose to gather eggs and win prizes. Kidswillalsoenjoybouncehouses,car-nival games, music, food and a special visitfromtheEasterBunny.Don’tforgettobringabasketandflashlight.This year’s Glow in the Dark Egg

Hunt has moved to the front lawn of Largo City Hall (201 Highland Ave NE, Largo 33770). Spots are limited, so be sure to register early. Cost is $8 per child. Wristbands may be purchased in advance at the

Highland Recreation Complex (400 Highland Ave, Largo 33770). For mor information, call (727)518-3016 or visit PlayLargo.com.

APRIl 7

Prayer BreakfastMt. Zion United Methodist ChurchTheme:“ATimeforChange”Speaker:Rev.MichaelA.FrazierSr.,

PastorUnitedMethodistWomenTime9:00A.MWhere:825HowardSt.,Clearwater,

Florida 33756 For more information call (727) 447-

0064/(727) 812-563

APRIl 7

Birdwatching WalkMoccasin Lake Nature Park

Join Clearwater Audubon Society Saturday, April 7 at 8 a.m. in this won-derful Clearwater park to look for an in-credible variety of songbirds, water birds, and raptors in this unique oak hammock.Price:$3.

Moccasin Lake Nature Park is locat-ed at 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater FL 33759 Phone: (727) 793-2976

APRIl 7, 14, 21, 28

Downtown Saturday Morning Market

Progress Energy Park/Al Lang FieldMorethan100 localvendors includ-

ing farmers, growers with fresh produce and gourmet foods converge at 9 a.m. for this wonderful downtown market. Also, crafts, prepared foods, live enter-tainment,flowersandplants.

Progress Energy Park/Al Lang Field is located at 180 Second Ave. SE, St. Pe-

tersburg FL 33701 (727) 455-4921http://www.saturdaymorningmar-

ket.com/

APRIl 9

Computer Classes for Beginners Tampa Jewish Community CenterHeld on Monday and Thursday

mornings.Thesepopularclassesfillupquickly, so register now!

Tampa Jewish Community Center on the Maureen and Douglas Cohn Jewish Community Campus, 13009 Community Campus Drive, Tampa, FL 33625 (813) 769-2809

APRIl 10

Natural History Speaker Series“Creating a Wildlife Habitat with-

out Creating a Jungle”Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

Join JeanneMurphy at 7:30 pm ofSensing Nature for ideas on how to turn your yard into an oasis that make wild-life (and your neighbors) happy.Cost:Free Boyd Hill Nature Preserve 1101

Country Club Way S., St. Petersburg, FL 33705 (727) 893-7326

APRIl 10

Gulfport’s Free Clothing Swap To Benefit CASA

Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market Gulfport’s next free clothing swap

will take place at the Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market on Tuesday, April 10thfrom 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The popular event is now regularly scheduled on the sec-ond Tuesday of each month. The swap takesplaceinthecourtyardadjacenttothe historic Peninsula Inn at 2937 Beach Blvd. South. You are invited to bring up tofivegentlyusedgarmentstoexchangefor vouchers that may be used to select clothing brought in by other partici-pants. Items may be for women, men or children. Gently used shoes and ward-robe accessories are also accepted. Please provide hangers for all garments to be used in the swap. For anyone in-terested, vouchers may also be pur-chased for $3 each.

Donations of clothing above the 5-garment limit are encouraged and ac-cepted. All additional donations should be contained in bags or boxes. All cash proceeds, donated clothing, and non-se-lected garments at the end of the swap will be donated to Community Action Stops Abuse (CASA). CASA is a local non-profit organization providing ser-vices to survivors of abuse or violence. According to Stuart Berger, CASA De-velopment Director, “This is a great, easy way for the community to come out and show support for some of our neigh-bors in their time of need as they fleefrom domestic violence and prepare to begin a new life. Simply go through your closets and pick out some gently used


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items. The clothing swap is co-spon-soredbytheGulfportMerchantsAsso-ciation, Peninsula Inn & Spa and LocalShops1.com. For more informa-tion contact Daniel Hodge at (727) 366-4086 or email [email protected]. Or visit the Gulfport Merchants Association website at www.GulfportMA.com.

APRIl 10 & 11

Largo’s Red Hat Garden PartyNow Under the Oaks

Largo Community CenterHundreds of purple blouses and red

hats are set to gather under the oaks at the Largo Community Center for this year’s Annual Red Hat Garden Party.From 11am-2pm on April 10 or April 11, RedHatterswillenjoylivemusic,danc-ing, door prizes, contests and a freshly prepared lunch by the Largo Communi-ty Center.Mingle with other chapters, make

new friends and be sure to wear your best red hat as we plan to take lots of pictures to commemorate this ever-growing Spring time event.

Cost for the one day event is $10 per person. Spaces are limited, pre-regis-tration is required by April 2. Get your tickets today by calling. Largo Commu-nity Center is located at 400 Alt Keene Rd, Largo (727) 518-3131

APRIL 13

Gasparilla Iternational Film Festival

Tampa Museum of ArtJoin us at 7:00p.m for a viewing of

Fat, Bald, Short Man (Gordo, Calvo yBajito) Colombia, 2011. The prospectsfor a lonely middle-aged notary, unex-pectedlychangeafterhejoinsaself-im-provement group and his charismatic new boss-and strangely affable doppel-ganger- takes an interest in his life. $5.00.

For more information call (813) 274-8130. The Tampa Museum of Art is lo-cated at 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602.

APRIl 13-14

American Cancer Society “Relay For Life”

England Brothers ParkRelayforLiferemembersthoselost

to cancer and provides hope and sup-port to those who face cancer. This year-ly event helps raise funds, awareness and community involvement for cancer research and programs designed to help cancer patients. It’s never too late toform a team and get involved...you can playavitalroleinthefightagainstcan-cer. Free.

For more information call (727) 541-0805 ext 3076. England Brothers Park is located at 5010 81st Ave. N. Pinellas Park, FL 33781.

APRIL 13

Lecture: Pinellas County, Born out of Hillsborough

Centro Asturiano, BallroomIn 1912 , St Petersburg an Tampa be-

came twin sisters on Tampa Bay. Until that time Hillsborough pulled the strings,enjoyedthetaxdollars,andim-proved its side of the bay. This story is part of Florida’s Pinellas peninsula byJuneHurley.As“MissJune”ofRomperRoom she appeared onWLCYTV andWFLAfor16years. Registrationdead-line:April11.

For more information call (813) 974-8036. Lecture is held 12:15-1:15p.m. Free. Centro Asturiano is located at 1913 North Nebraska Avenue ,Tampa, FL 33602.

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Largo’s 2nd Annual Turtle Trot 5k George C. McGough Nature Park The City of Largo along with The

Friends of Largo Nature Parks, a volun-teer group supporting Largo Nature Parks, have teamed up to host the 2nd AnnualTurtleTrot5katGeorgeC.Mc-GoughNature Park (11901 146th St N,Largo33774).

The Turtle Trot 5k, named after the large number of aquatic turtles that re-side inthepark’spond,willbeheldonSaturdaymorning,April14,2012.Eventbegins at 8am. Race fees are $15 pre-registeredand$20afterApril 4,2012.All proceeds from the race will go to-wards supporting Largo Nature Parks. Registration forms can be found on-line at LargoNature.com, or picked up at the following locations: Largo City Hall, Southwest Recreation Complex, High-land Recreation Complex, McGough Na-ture Park, and Bonner Park. For more information, call (727)518-3047.

APRIl 14Country Nights

Country nights and Garden Lights

Serenity Gardens Memorial ParkThis is a concert Celebrating Life

throughmusic.6:00until9:00PM. Mark Wills is the headline artist.

Wills is a nationally known recording artistwith eight top 10CountryMusicHits in his career, including 19 Some-thing, Also performing is Suite Caro-line,whoisa14yearoldstorytellerandhasthreeCD’sofherown.Shehaslocalties to the Largo area and has per-formed with such known musicians as Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Pat Benetar, CharlieDanielsandtheGoGo’s.

Serenity Gardens Memorial Park 13401 Indian Rocks Road, Largo (727)587-6793

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Balancing Acts: The Relationship between Physical Activity and

Fall PreventionCanterbury Tower

What is the relationship between physical activity/exercise abd the pre-vention of falls? This engaging work-shop will help participants understand twosidesofthecoin:balanceandriskoffalls.MaryTischioBlackinton,PT,EdD,GCS.Registrationdeadline:April13.

For more information call (813) 974-8036. Lecture is held10-11a.m. Free. Canterbury Tower is located at 3501 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629.

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Lecture: Lincoln’s Gettysburg AddressUniversity Village, Auditorium

Challenging the conventional wis-dom of his time, Lincoln traced the ide-als of the American founding beyond the Constitution to the Declaration of Independence and its emphasis on equality.PresentedbyMichaelGibbons,PHD.Registrationdeadline:April18.

For more information call (813) 974-8036. Lecture is held 12:15-1:15p.m. Free. University Village is located at 12401 North 22nd Street, Tampa, FL 33612.

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Bunco LuncheonDelaney Creek Lodge

Delaney Creek at 10:00 AM. If youhave never come to a Bunco event you don’tknowwhatyou’remissingouton.It is a great time and an awesome lunch. Prizes for not only winning, but losing too.

For more info. Call: (813) 655-8858 or email: [email protected]. Delaney Creek Lodge is located at 320 S. Lakewood Dr, Brandon, Fl 33511

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Clearwater Singles 50+ DanceColreavy Hall

Join SCIPS for a fun evening, meet-ing new singles, listening to entertain-ing music and socializing. Door prizes will be awarded, couples welcome. No reservations are necessary. You may bring your own snacks and beverages. Cups and ice are furnished, and sodas are available. Live music by the very popular “Steve Daniels” band. Dress code:“dressycasual”attire.(Noshorts,jeans,beachwear).$5.00.

Website: http://scips.tripod.com For additional information, St. Cecelia’s Colreavy Hall is located at 820 Jas-mine Way, Clearwater, Florida For more information call (727) 461-7104.

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AARP Safe Driving CourseSt. Petersburg Beach Recreation

Center

TheAARPDriverSafetyProgramisthenation’sfirst and largest course fordrivers age 50 and older. The program has helped millions of drivers protect their safety on today’s roads. Tune upyour driving skills and update your knowledge of the rules of the road, learn defensive driving techniques, discover ways to handle left turns, right-of-way, highway traffic and blind spots andmuch more.

For more information call (727) 341-0130. The St. Petersburg Recreation Center is located at 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St Pete Beach, FL 33706.

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Wildflower WalkBoyd Hill Nature Preserve

Spring is here and so are the wild-flowers. Explore their beauty on this-guided stroll. Takes place at 10:30amCost:$3.00/$1.50

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve 1101 Country Club Way S., St. Petersburg, FL 33705 (727) 893-7326

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What’s The Deal?Clearwater Senior Citizens Services

CenterCome and play Canasta every

Wednesday at 11:30 am sharp at theClearwater Senior Citizens Services Center! Join a team or start your own.

We offer a senior friendly, comfort-able place for all to enjoy the game ofCanasta, and other activities as well. We invite new Canasta players, anyone who would like to learn, and pros to come and join our happy group. There is nocharge and light refreshments are served … when a needed break and in-termission are in order. Get up! Get Out! Play!It’sFree!…That’stheDeal!

Clearwater Senior Citizens Services Center is located at 1204 Rogers Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756. (727) 442.8104.

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Zoo Volunteer OpportunityLowery Park Zoo

If you are serious about dedicating your time and energy to the Zoo on a regular basis, feel strongly about ani-mals and conservation, and would like to put your passion to work, we have an opportunityforyou!Volunteersprovidevaluable assistance in almost every area oftheZoo’soperations.

For more information call (813) 935-8552. Lowery Park Zoo is located at 1101 West Sligh Avenue, Tampa, FL


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Does Worrying Help?

A woman once said, “What do you mean worry-ing doesn’t help? Anything I ever worried aboutnever happened.” If you are a worrier, the firstthing you have to decide is the importance of what you are worrying about. Are you worried whether it will rain tomorrow, or that a blood test you took yesterday at the doctor’s office will indicate thatyouhavediabetes.Mostpeoplewouldsayitistheblood test. The next morning, you get a call from the doc-tor’sofficesaying thatyour test camebacknega-tive and that you don’t have diabetes. Yourworryingpaidoff.Youdon’thavediabetes. The physical changes that occur in your body when you worry about something before it hap-pens are the same changes that occur when it actually happens. Worrying about the same thing, over and over again, makes its impact on your body even worse. Like a snowball rolling down a hill, worrying grows in size and intensity. In some cases, being a chronic worrier can have a disturbing effect on friends or other fam-ily members. When someone with a lively imagination worries, the results can be devastating. Becausetheirmindiscapableofconjuringupacollectionofunrealandillogicsce-narios, its emotional impact is exaggerated. Like a broken record, what they worry about consumes too much of their time and energy and may cause insomnia. Can a person stop worrying? Can this destructive pattern be broken? While it is not easy, it can be done. It requires a generous helping of will power, concentra-tion, and determination. If what you worry about is something negative, replace it withsomethingpositive.Let’sassumeyouworryabouthowyoulook.Makealist

By Professor Abne M. Eisenberg of your positive qualities such as your intelligence, achievements, abilities, patience, loyalty, and com-passion. Worrying is a breakdown in perspective, an in-ability or unwillingness to see the big picture. These worriers see the world through the large end of a telescope and, by so doing, tend to nit-pick --- make mountains out of molehills. If you can identify what causes you to worry, you are in a better position to effect a change. Take no-tice of what triggers your worrying. Is it what someone said or did? Were you in a compromising situation? Was it an alarming or frightening mem-ory? Was it something that happened a long time ago? A wise person once wrote, “A problem well-stated is half-solved.” This saying may be the anti-dote to worrying.

Does your worrying contain negative “self-talk” such as, “I think my arthritis is gettingmuchworse” or, “Why haven’t I heard frommy son or daughter in twoweeks?” Are you overly tired, did you sleep well last night? Any one of these fac-tors can trigger the tendency to worry. What has been said here is by no means a cure-all. It shouldsimplymakeyoumoreawareofthebenefitsthatcan be gleaned from facing up to a problem, rather than denying that it exists. Here is a classic example of how many worriers react when they are accused of worrying. “I am not worrying, I am simply concerned.” To read more you can order Professor Eisenberg’s book, “Perscriptive Communication for the Healthcare Provid-er.” by calling Trafford Publications at 1-888-232-4444.


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Keeping Up with the Baby Boomers Scarborough Study Reveals Insights into Baby Boomers’ Enter-

tainment Spending Anew study from localmarket consumer researchfirmScarborough re-vealsthatBabyBoomers*,makingup35%oftheU.S.adultpopulation(81M),are living up to their revolutionary legacy, showing the nation that their hey-dayisfarfromoverbytakingpleasureinlife’sadventures. Baby Boomers are spending their time out on the town. In the past 12 months Baby Boomers have attended a professional sporting event (36%), at-tendedlivetheater(22%),visitedanartmuseum(14%),attendedarockcon-cert (12%) and gone to the symphony or opera (9%). And Baby Boomers don’t just have ahunger for entertainment – they are 11% more likely than all American adults to have eaten at a seafood restaurant or steakhouse in the past 30 days. Baby Boomers are also 9% more likely than all U.S. adults to have traveled domestically for business or vacation purposes in the past year and 3% more likely to have engaged in foreign travel for business or vacation pur-poses in the past three years. 9% of Baby Boomers have visited Europe in the past three years and 12% vacationed in the Caribbean in the same time frame. Their en-thusiasm for travel also keeps them feeling lucky – 9% of Baby Boomers have visit-edLasVegasinthepastyearand34%visitedanycasinointhesametimeframe. In addition to living exciting lives outside of the home, Baby Boomers are spend-ingmoneytomaketheirhomelivesmoreentertainingaswell.Nearlyhalf(45%)ofBaby Boomers live in a household with a digital video recorder and 30% live in a household with a video game system. Baby Boomers are 21% more likely than all American adults to live in a household with a pool, hot tub or spa and 7% of Baby Boomers live in a household with a motorcycle. Baby Boomers also take great pride in the appearance of their homes as 27% have had landscaping done in the past year and they are 21% more likely than all American adults to have spent $10,000 or more on home improvements in the past year. “Baby Boomers remain an essential demographic since they reap the rewards of having had long careers and no longer have young children to care for,” says Brian Condon, executive vice president of commercial development. “Baby Boomers rep-resent a segment of the American population that has a thirst for adventure, and thefinancialfreedomtoexplorethatpassion.” Baby Boomers can be found reading national news (28%), making travel reserva-tions(23%)andgainingmedicalservicesandinformationonline(14%).Onthera-dio, Baby Boomers listen to Adult Contemporary (30%), News and Talk (28%), and Classic Hits (25%). The kinds of television shows Baby Boomers typically watch are Movies (57%), Local Evening News (53%), Comedies (47%), and LocalMorningNews(44%). Baby Boomers are 22% more likely than all American adults to be employed full-time and are 32% more likely to own a home valued at $500K or more. They are 23% more likely than all American adults to have an annual household income of $100,000 or more and are 9% more likely to hold at least a college degree. The biggest spenders of the Baby Boom generation are the High-Earning Baby Boomers (HEBBs), defined by Scarborough asBabyBoomerswho live in house-holds that have an annual income of $100,000 or more. HEBBs account for 9% (20M)of theAmericanadultpopulationandaremore than twiceas likelyasallAmerican adults to own a second home or other real estate property for investment. They were nearly two and a half times more likely than all Americans to have spent $10,000 or more in the past year on remodeling their homes. HEBBs live in house-holdsthatare82%morelikelythanallAmericanhouseholdstohavea401Kplan,and more than twice as likely to have a college savings plan. HEBBs can be found in large cities where earning potential is reportedly higher. AmongthetoplocalmarketsforHEBBsare:Washington,D.C.(18%ofalladults);SanFrancisco(16%);NewYork(14%)andBoston(14%). *ScarboroughdefinesthedifferentAmericangenerationsasGenerationY(age18-29),GenerationX(30-44),BabyBoomers(45-64)andtheSilentGeneration(65+).

About Scarborough Research Scarborough ([email protected]) measures American life. Our consumer in-sights reflect shopping patterns, media usage across platforms and lifestyle trends for adults. Media professionals and marketers use Scarborough insights to make

smarter marketing/business decisions on things like ad placement, multicultural target-ing, and sponsorship opportunities. The com-pany’s core syndicated consumer insight studies in 77 Top-Tier Markets, its Multi-Mar-ket Study and its national USA+ Study are Me-dia Rating Council (MRC) accredited. Other products and services include Scarborough

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The idea of retirement is both exciting and daunting. Afterleavingtheworkforce,you’llhavetheopportuni-ty to pursue dreams that you have envisioned for your retirement.Butyou’llneedtohavethefinancialwhere-withal to fund those dreams and cover your day-to-day living expenses. It is clear from everything we read in the news that many Americans likely aren’t saving enough. Whilemany people might rely on Social Security to help cov-er their costs during retirement, it may not be enough and those who want to live a full life in their later years should focus now on saving more. This fact is underscored by a LinkedIn Poll that Pru-dential Retirement began last Sept. 9 about Ameri-cans’perceptionsofworkplaceretirementplans.Therewere more than 300,000 impressions and more than 1,000 individuals voted. Of those voters, more than 50 percent were “very interested” in a guaranteed retire-ment income feature. Moreover, 23 percent were“somewhat interested.” Whetheryou’reinyour20soryour50s,retirementshouldbeonyourmind.Regardlessofyourage,nowisthe time to start planning so that you can make sure you are able to save enough to live the retirement you envision. Spend some time considering these points andconsultwithafinancialadvisorwhocanhelpyoulay out a plan to maximize your savings. Some options toconsiderinclude: •Workplaceretirementopportunities.Ifyou’refor-tunate enough to have access to a workplace retire-

ment plan, take advantage of it - they are one of the bestwaystosaveforretirement.Marketvolatilitywillalways impact the stock market. However, in an effort to make workplace retirement plans more user-friend-ly and better help participants plan for a more secure retirement,PrudentialRetirementisleadingapushtointroducefeaturesintodefinedcontributionplansthatprovide guaranteed retirement income. You can learn more at www.prudential.com. •Diversification:Commonlyknownas,“don’tputallyour eggs in one basket,” diversification is simplychoosing a variety of investments that react differently to market conditions. Choosing a variety of them can help you manage risk since positive performance in one option may help offset poor performance in anoth-eroption.Diversificationshouldbeacentralthemeof

your retirement funding plan. However, keep in mind thatapplicationofassetallocationanddiversificationconcepts does not assure a profit or protect againstloss in a declining market. It is possible to lose money by investing in securities. If you feel unsure of what you should be doing, what your options are or need helpunderstandingjustwhatyouneedforretirement,afinancialadvisorcanhelpyoulayoutamoreclearlydefinedpathtowardyourgoals. •Seekprotection.“Expecttheunexpected”isaclas-sic adage that has endured for good reason. The plans you make might not follow the path your life actually takes,soit’sagoodideatoprotectyourselfincasetheunexpected should happen. One of the best ways to do that is to make sure that you have an adequate amount of insurance to protect your income and your assets. In addition to a smart retirement planning strategy, life, health, disability and long-term care insurance can help protect both you and your loved ones. •Budgetandcutbackonexcessivespending.Whilewe all want to live a full life every day, the decisions you make now could have a negative or positive impact on your future - it all comes down to the choices you make. Of course there are unavoidable costs that come along with day-to-day living, but the more discretion-aryspendingyoudonow,themoremoneyyou’llhavelater. Think about cutting back on extravagances and extras - without eliminating them completely - in a way that will allow you to invest more money in your future retirement.

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Enjoy great times, build great friendships and make everlasting memories!

Set sail with Senior Voice America, for a seven night cruise, departing February 17th, 2013 and experience Holland America’s newest ship, the Nieuw Amsterdam with your hosts Evan Gold and Deb. Enjoy these special amenities:

* $25.00 per person onboard credit * Senior Voice America welcome cocktail party with radio host Evan Gold – you won’t want to miss!* Exclusive Senior Voice America Senior Prom* Special speakers for Senior Voice America’s guests* Fitness and educational classes designed specifically for guests * Plus, you will be traveling with other seniors from Tampa Bay and across the country!

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Five tips to avoid being an identity theft victim while on vacation

Whether you are planning a trip over the holidays or looking ahead to the spring or summer for a familyvacation,realizethatidentitytheftcanhappenwhereveryouareandalsowhereyou’renot.Morethan9millionAmericanshavetheiridentitiesstoleneachyear,accordingtotheFederalTradeCommission. When someone uses your personal information - your name, Social Security number or credit card number - without permission, they are stealing your identity.

How can you protect yourself while you’re away? Here are five tips to avoid being a victim:

1. Stop your mail.Howmanypiecesofjunkmail,includingpre-approvedcreditcardapplications,do you get every day? If your mail is sitting at your curb, it can be easy for someone to go through, pickwhattheyarelookingforandtakeoff.Youcanstopyourmailonlineatusps.com.Don’tworryifyouforgetuntilthelastminuteasitonlyneedstobedoneby2a.m.CSTonthefirstdayyouwantit held in order to take effect. Also, ask a trusted neighbor to watch for packages that may come from another source besides the Postal Service and to hang on to them until you return.

2. Don’t advertise that you’re on vacation. Makesureifyouaregoingtopostvacationupdatestosocialnetworkingwebsitesthatyourpostsaresecure-orbetteryet,don’tpostanythingaboutituntilafteryourreturn.Putafewlightsonatimersystemsothatyourhomedoesn’tlookunoccupiedfortheentiretimeyou’regone.

3. Enroll in a protection product that safeguards your most valuable asset, your identity. You may think you have all your bases covered, but it can be harder than you think. One way to makesureyou’reprotectedagainstidentitytheftisbyusingaproductthatmonitorsifyouarevul-nerabletohavingyouridentitystolen.Oneoffering,ProtectMyID,isacomprehensiveidentitytheftdetection, protection and resolution product designed to help people prevent the damages caused byidentitytheft.ProtectMyID,backedbyExperian-aleaderinprotectingpersonalinformation-offers alerts via text or email of potentially suspicious activity as well as resolution assistance to helpyoucutthroughtheredtape.Learnmoreatwww.ProtectMyID.com.

4. Keep your checkbook at home.Ifyoudon’twanttousecashorcreditcards,purchasetrav-eler’schecksinsteadofbringingyourcheckbook.Astolencheckbookhasyourbankaccountnum-ber and routing number on the checks - valuable tools a thief can use to steal your identity or clean outyourbankaccount.Traveler’schecksrequireasignaturewhenyoupurchasethemandthenan-other when you use them at a store or restaurant on your travels. And, usually a photo ID is re-quiredwhenyouusethem.Athiefthatstealsthemwillfindthemmuchhardertouse.

5. Give your credit card company a heads up. This is especially important if you are travel-inginternationally,becauseanyactivitythathappensdomesticallywillraisearedflag.Ifyoudon’tlet them know, they may become concerned when they see overseas transactions and freeze your card. Few things will make your vacation turn sour faster than not being able to buy things.

Makesureyou’reeducatedaboutwhatmakesyouvulnerableandhowyoucanprotectyourself.Hol-iday season is travel season and identity thieves will be on the lookout for opportunities. A few steps will go a long way towards protecting your identity and your peace of mind, while on vacation.

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The title of cardiologistDr. SurenderNeravetla’s book tellsmost of the story: Salt Kills (Health Books Now/March2012).Butthat’sonlyifyou’relucky.

A whopping 56 million Americans suffer from con-ditions either caused or aggravated by salt intake. And that’snot counting the 130millionAmericanswho are overweight or obese. Those shocking sta-tistics prompted Dr. Neravetla to label salt as Pub-lic Enemy Number One. “We have grown accustomed to salting our food without realizing how dangerous the consequences are,” he says. “But salt is permanently disabling or prematurely killing millions and millions of people every year.” Many people know that salt causes high blood

pressure,buttheydon’tappreciate justhowdebili-tating high blood pressure can be. In his new book, Dr. Neravetla -- Director of Cardiac Surgery at Spring-fieldRegionalMedicalCenterinOhio--explainsineasy-to-understand language how high blood pressure silently inflicts damage on multiple organ systems, including theheart. That damage is often irreversible. Enlarged hearts, for ex-ample, do not tend to shrink or get better. Instead, they lead to heart fail-ure.Thedamagecausedbythesimpleconsumptionofsalt,however,doesn’tstop

there. Salt Kills points to research data that shows how shaking that salt also significantlycontributesto:•Dementia•Asthma•Osteoporosis

•Obesity•StomachcancerMostpeopledon’trealizehowbadsaltisforthem.Thisisthefirstbookthatprovidesanin-depthexplanation.

Dr. Neravetla began to look into the dangers of salt consumption after visiting his parents in India.

Even though their typical diets include no animal protein, virtually every single member of his fam-ily over the age of 50 suffered from very high blood pressure. Since they ate no animal fat, that couldn’t be the problem, he realized. But whatwas causing their cardiovascular problems along with a host of other related diseases?

The more he dove into the research, the more he realized that eating salty foods had triggered

their conditions. No wonder so many of the heart patients upon whom he had already performed sur-

gery ended up back on his operating table. Worse, while hecouldsavemanylives,hecouldn’timprovethequality

of those lives already debilitated by disease.“We simply have to place a much stronger, higher priority on

prevention than on treatment,” says Dr. Neravetla. “And since our salt habit is our number one preventable health problem, by far the most important and urgent change we need to make in our diet in order to improve our health is toputdownthesaltshaker.”It’snevertoolatetostopthisinsidioushabit.SaltKillsshouldhelpconvincepeopletodojustthat.

For more information about Dr. Neravetla’s new book Salt Kills, visit www.saltkills.com

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ASK ouR AttoRnEYEstate Planning For Children

By Joe Pippen

Q. What are some of the estate planning techniques that I need to be concerned with in planning for my minor children?

A. There are many different ap-proaches to estate planning for chil-dren. One of the foremost concerns for any couple with minor children is that the children would be properly cared for in the event of a common di-saster. Insurance is a common tool to provide enough money for the sup-port of the children.

However, money is not enough to raise children, and the selection of a guardian for the children should be carefully considered. The responsi-bility of distributing the money to the guardian either from the estate or from insurance can be controlled through a trust or through the pro-bate and guardianship court. The de-cision-making process of how the guardian would receive the monies to care for the children should be decid-ed when the will or trust is drawn by the attorney.

The money for college education is another concern for estate planners and parents. Planning for college ex-penses is often accomplished with in-surance, special savings accounts, annuities,oravarietyofotherfinan-cial planning tools. Usually an attor-

ney and a financial advisormake anexcellent team in planning for college expenditures.

An estate planning tool that is sometimes used by parents is to spread out payment to children over a period of time in order for the chil-dren not to receive their entire inheri-tance at an early age. For example, some parents might plan for their children to receive 50% of their inher-itance at age 21 and 50% at the age of 25 or 30. This would avoid the mis-management of an entire estate at once.

Planning for emergency medical costs is another very important aspect in planning for the care of children. Parents should properly plan their own disability insurance in order for thechildren’ssupporttobecontinuedin a time of illness or other incapacity. Often medical misfortunes of the par-ents or children can cause financialdisaster to a family without proper in-surance planning.

Another important element of es-tate planning for children is reducing or eliminating probate costs and ar-ranging for the children to receive monies from the estate easily and quickly. This goal can be achieved of-ten by the use of inter vivos or living trusts. A review of how this could be accomplished should be discussed with your attorney.

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Do you have a legal question or concern? We are here to help.

Joe Pippen will answer your questions right here in Senior Voice.You can send your questions to us two different ways.

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Fresh decorating ideasIn tHE HoME

A recent survey by the retailer HomeGoods found that while almost half of Amer-icanshaven’tupdatedtheirhomedécor in the lastfiveyears,only20percentarehappywithit.Ifthatsoundslikeyou,thenit’stimeforsomefreshideas.

These budget-friendly decorating ideas from Glade, the worldwide leader in home fragrance, and Giuliana Rancic, entertainment journalist and style guru,make it easy to discover your personal style.

Small Changes Add Up

“Youdon’thavetoredoawholeroom,”saysRancic.“Smallchangeslikeaddinganew color or introducing a scent to a room really make a big difference.Startatthebeginning.Theentrywayofahomeisthefirstthingguestssee,so

makesureit’s impactful.Tidyuptheoutsideareaaroundthefrontdoor,andaddsomeinexpensivepopsofcolorwithaplanterfullofseasonalflowers.Ontheinside,thinkaboutupdatingthewallswithfloralordamaskwallpaper,orevenapaintedchevron pattern.

Engage all the senses. Sights, sounds, textures and scent all work together to complete the ambiance of a space. Try using soft lighting for a warm and inviting at-mosphere.Mixtexturesintheroombyaddingasoftthrowtoamodern,sleeksofa.Select a signature scent with one of the true-to-life fragrances from the new Glade Expressions Collection. The new fragrances combine classic scents with an exotic twist,andthey’reavailableintwocontemporarydesignstocomplementanyroom’sdécor.

Personal Style TipsRancicrecommendstakingcuesfromthethingsyoulovetoaddelementsthat

expressyourpersonality: Feel connected to nature? Display elements from nature to add earthy touches to

a room. Look for beautiful rocks and geodes. Use natural fabrics, wood-wicked can-dles,anddisplaysprigsoflavenderandgreenleavesinceramicvasesormasonjars.Scent:Lavender&JuniperBerry.WishyoucouldvisittheMediterranean?Freshenupsofasandchairswithcrisp

cottonslipcovers,andwhite,flowingsheersonthewindows.Addacoupleofbrightpillowsoracolorfulthrowforawarmandsunnyfeel.Scent:Cotton&ItalianMan-darin.

Get InspiredThefirststepindiscoveringyourownstyleistomakeapersonal“styleboard.”

You can create one on a bulletin board, in folders or make a virtual one at www.face-book.com/glade.Tocreateoneathome,collectimagesofthingsyoulove,suchasfashion,décor,

or anything that catches your eye. Sort through the images and look for patterns. This is a great way to narrow down your options when you are not sure of a style.

On the Glade Facebook page, you can create an online styleboard to help you put together the perfect look and match it with a signature scent. Each personalized styleboard created on the application includes a Glade Expressions Collection fra-grance, home furnishing suggestions, color and fabric swatches and music playlists — all of which can be shared with friends and family on Facebook.


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Mahaffey TheatreApril 3, 4 and 5

A limited number of area residents will have the opportunity to be in the audience to joinHowardStern,HowieMandel, Sharon Osbourne and hostNick Cannon for the live taping of America’s Got Talent.Hip, upscale at-tire required and you must be at least 14 to attend. Price: Free. Categories:Celebrity appearance, Other

Mahaffey Theater is located at 400 First St S, St. Petersburg. For more in-formation, visit www.mahaffeythe-ater.com or call (727) 892-5798.

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Vinoy Waterfront ParkApril 13-15

Each year since 1995, some of the biggest names in blues music have tak-en the stage at the Tampa Bay Blues Festival in St. Petersburg, Florida. Blues enthusiasts from all over the world come to scenic Vinoy Park towatch this spectacular showcase of American Blues music, performed right on the waterfront. With acres of plushgrassandpalmtrees,VinoyParkis the perfect tropical setting for one of theworld’sbiggestandbestbluescon-certs.

Tampa Bay Blues Festival has estab-lished itself as one of theworld’s pre-eminent blues concerts, having presentedover250oftheworld’sgreat-est live blues musical performers. Over the years our stage has welcomed leg-ends such as Buddy Guy, George Tho-rogood, Taj Mahal, Robert Cray,Delbert McClinton, Little Feat, JonnyLang, Los Lobos, Jerry Lee Lewis, Koko Taylor, Jimmie Vaughan, IrmaThomas, Susan Tedeschi, and others, inwhathastrulybecomeamagnificentcelebration of music!

Vinoy Waterfront Park is located in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida For more information go to www.tam-pabaybluesfest.com or call (727) 895-6153

JACKPoT

Show Palace Dinner TheaterThru April 22nd

From the team who brought you Boogie Wonderland and Viva Veg-ascomes Jackpot, a fantastic celebra-tion of the Las Vegas of today andyesterday.It’sanaffectionatelookatallthe great performers and personalities that make Vegas sizzle! Filled withclassic standards, handsome crooners, beautiful showgirls and exciting danc-ing, this toe-tapping, finger snapping,high-rolling musical revue is one that youdon’twanttomiss.Placeyourbetson an exciting evening of entertain-mentLasVegasstyle!

Show Palace Dinner Theatre is lo-cated at 16128 US 19, Hudson. For more information visit www.showpal-ace.net or call 727-863-7949.

SHAKE, RATTLE ANd RoLL

Florida Studio TheatreThru April 7

This 1950s-style musical revue is a tribute to the birth of rock music and the legends of Buddy Holly, Carl Per-kins, Chuck Berry, the Everly Brothers and more. It features an all-male cast of performers who will play 10 differ-ent instruments: from guitar, banjo,mandolin, drums and piano. RunsthroughMarch25.Price:$26-$29.

Florida Studio Theatre The Gom-pertz Theatre, 1241 N Palm Ave., Sara-sota FL 34543. Call (941) 366-9000.

CLoud NINE

AsoloApril 3–April 22

A play about sex, mothers, power, Africa, children, work, sex, politics, money,QueenVictoriaandsex--CarylChurchill’s landmark play transportsus across time and two continents as it covers the range of human relation-ships. In this wild anarchic comedy, a group of British colonialists in 19th century Africa desperately struggle to keep their sexuality hidden under the veneer of upper crust decorum. After discarding the shackles of repression, they discover some difficult truthswhen they embrace the free-wheeling 1980s.

The Asolo Repatory Theater is lo-cated at 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sara-sota, FL 34243. For information and reservations call (941) 351-8000.

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West Coast Players TheatreApril 13 - 29

While intoxicated, a group of friends decide to produce a play they saw while on a trip to New York City with their high school drama club in local play-wright Lil Barcaski’s play. Once theyare knee deep in the commitment to do the play, they realize that their percep-tions as teens may have been a bit off. Price:$10.

West Coast Players Theatre is locat-ed at 21905 U.S. 19 N, Clearwater FL 33765. (727) 437-2363

TRIbuTE To THE boSToN PoPS

Van Wezel Performing Arts HallApril 14

The Sarasota Orchestra pays tribute to musical icons Arthur Fiedler and John Williams, pioneers of the modern Pops experience. Featuring a “best-of-the-best” Pops repertoire, this multi-media concert includes a new work with video commissioned for the 125th

Anniversary of the Boston Pops.The Van Wezel Performing Arts

Hall is located at 777 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236. Call (941) 953-3368 for information and reserva-tions. www.vanwezel.org/

GIuSEPPE VERdI’S AIdA

Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts

April 20-22ThisisGrandOperaAtItsGrandest:

GiuseppeVerdi’sAida. Aida, princessof Ethiopia, is captured and brought into slavery in Egypt. A high ranking military commander is torn by his love for her and his duty to the Pharaoh, with tragic consequences for both. This epic opera will be presented in all its glorious spectacle on the grand Mor-saniHallstage.Thecastincludes;RosaD’Imperio is Aida. Stacey Rishoi isAmneris. Gustavo Lopez Manzitti isRadames. Mark S. Doss is EthiopianKing Amonasro. George Cordes is the King of Eg

David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts is located at 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa. For more in-formation, visit www.tbpac.org or call (813) 229-7827.

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April 24-29The international dance sensation

Burn the Floor comes to Tampa April 24-29 direct from its record-breakingrun on Broadway! You’ve seen Ball-room dance on shows like “Dancing with the Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance.” Now, with Burn the Floor, you will feel, live on stage, all the pas-sion, the drama and the sizzling excite-ment of 20 gorgeous champion dancers, in a true theatrical experience, a per-formance with a grace and athleticism that The New York Times calls, “Daz-zling!”FromHarlem’shotnightsatTheSa-

voy, where dances such as the Lindy, Foxtrot and Charleston were born, to the Latin Quarter where the Cha-Cha, RumbaandSalsasteamedupthestage,Burn the Floor takes audiences on a journey through thepassionatedramaofdance.TheeleganceoftheVienneseWaltz, the exuberance of the Jive, the intensity of the Paso Doble - audiences will experience them all, as well as the Tango,Samba,Mambo,QuickstepandSwing.

David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts is located at 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa. For more in-formation, visit www.tbpac.org or call (813) 229-7827.

THREE MEN ANd A bAbY... GRANd!

The PalladiumApril 21

AGrandNightforBroadway:Threeof Broadway’s shining lights, BrianLane Green, Lee Lessack, and John Bo-swell, present their signature collection of lively show tunes and Rat Pack fa-vorites in a spirited performance nomi-nated forBestRevue!Green is aTonyAward nominee for “Best Actor in a Musical” for his performance in Star-mites. Lassack’s voice has been com-pared to that of “Johnny Mathis” byDaveNathan of AllMusicGuide,whoadds, “talent oozes from Lessack and his compatriots.” In New York City, the showwasMAC-nominatedforBestRe-vue.

The Palladium is located at | 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 341-7918.

IN ThE MooD - A 1940S MuSIcAl REVuE

Van Wezel April 22

Muchmore than a concert, In TheMoodpresentsanauthentic1940’smu-sical revue. This was a time when all America was listening and dancing to the combination of up-tempo big band instrumentals and intimate and ro-manticballadsthatmovedthenation’sspirit!Retrosingersanddancers,alongwith the sensational String of Pearls BigBandOrchestrabringthe40’sbackto life.

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is located at 777 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236. Call (941) 953-3368 for information and reserva-tions. www.vanwezel.org/

THE fuLL MoNTY

The Players TheaterApril 25 – May 6

Amusicalbasedonthefilmabout6unemployed steel workers who over-come their inner demons as they pre-pare to pull a full monty at a local strip club.Tickets:$25

The Players Theatre is located at 838 N Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34236-4033 For information and res-ervations call (941) 365-2494. www.theplayers.org/

YENTLEN

Asolo Repertory Theatre Thru April 26.

This play is set in 19th century East-ern Europe, where options for young women are few and education is forbid-den. But Yentl has been able to secretly pursueherstudies,whichareherlife’spassion, under the tutelage of her fa-ther. After he dies, her only hope of achieving her dreams is to disguise herselfasaboy.RunsthroughApril26.Price:$24-$67.


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The Asolo Repatory Theater is lo-cated at 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sara-sota, FL 34243. For information and reservations call (941) 351-8000.

2.5 MINuTE RIdE

American StageThru May 6

2.5MinuteRideisafunnyanddeep-ly disquieting story about a daughter whostrivestounderstandthejoysandsorrowsofherfather’sheart.It’sastar-tling and searingly funny meditation on how human beings make sense of tragedy, grief, and everyday life. Told with wit and compassion, 2.5 MinuteRide tells thestoryofa fatherwho, inspite of near-blindness, diabetes, and a heart condition, insists on family trips to Cedar Point amusement park in San-dusky, Ohio, the roller coaster capital of the world. But this isn’t the onlyjourney thisdaughterwould takewithher father … a German-born Jew who escaped Nazi Germany as a teenager only to return as an American soldier.

American Stage is located at 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg. For more information, visit www.ameri-canstage.org or call (727) 823-7529.

oLIVER! THE MuSICAL

The Golden AppleThru May 5

Based on the Dickens novel, it will engage you with its pathos and drama, while delighting everyone with its out-standing musical numbers. Food, Glo-riousFood, I’dDoAnything,Where isLove?, Consider Yourself, As Long As HeNeedsMe,WhoWill Buy andRe-viewing the Situation are musical the-atre classics. Dickens’ characters arebrought to life-perhaps larger than life-with all their facets glowing.

The Golden Apple Dinner Theater is located at 25 North Pineapple Ave Sarasota, FL 34236. Call (941) 366-2646 for information and reserva-tions. www. thegoldenapple.com.

A STEAdY RAIN

American StageThru May 6

It’s a startling and searingly funnymeditation on how human beings make sense of tragedy, grief, and everyday life. Told with wit and compassion, 2.5 MinuteRide tells the story of a fatherwho, in spite of near-blindness, diabe-tes, and a heart condition, insists on family trips to Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, the roller coaster capital of the world. But this isn’t the only journey this daughterwould take with her father … a Ger-man-born Jew who escaped Nazi Ger-many as a teenager only to return as an American soldier. Part testimonial, part performance art, Kron seeks to findthehumanityinthecrevicesofhu-

man behavior. 2.5 Minute Ride hasbeen described as “intravenous” – a work which goes directly into the mind and heart of the audience via the se-rum of a beguiling theatrical entertain-ment.

American Stage is located at 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg. For more information, visit www.ameri-canstage.org or call (727) 823-7529.

AMERICA’S GoT TALENT LIVE TAPING

Mahaffey TheatreApril 3, 4 and 5

A limited number of area residents will have the opportunity to be in the audience to joinHowardStern,HowieMandel, Sharon Osbourne and hostNick Cannon for the live taping of America’s Got Talent.Hip, upscale at-tire required and you must be at least 14 to attend. Price: Free. Categories:Celebrity appearance, Other

Mahaffey Theater is located at 400 First St S, St. Petersburg. For more in-formation, visit www.mahaffeythe-ater.com or call (727) 892-5798.

THE IMPoRTANCE of bEING EARNEST

Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center

April 27 - May 6A trivial comedy for serious people

By Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde created one of the most delightful and memo-rable social comedies with The Impor-tance of Being Earnest. This comedy of manners satirizes Victorian mannersand customs,withWilde’s light, wittystyle that is absolutely unforgettable.

Tarpon Springs Cultural Center is located at 101 S Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs. For more information, visit www.tarponarts.org or call (727) 942-5605.

SWING!

Show Palace Dinner TheaterApril 27th – June 3rd

“Two thirds rhythm and one third soul.” That’s how Fats Waller definedthe uniquely American form of popular music and dance known as “swing.” Requiring only joyful enthusiasm anda ready partner, swing exploded out of pre-warHarlem’shotbedofyouthcul-ture and swept the world. It shattered ethnic and cultural barriers, generat-ing specialty styles such as Jive, Swing, Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing, and Hip-Hop Swing. Swing! celebrates this remarkable diversity to the beat of the most exhilarating songs of the period. But as this enthralling song-and-dance show makes abundantly clear, swing was never a time or place -- it has al-ways been a state of mind! Get your reservations for the return of this Show Palace summer smash!

Show Palace Dinner Theatre is lo-cated at 16128 US 19, Hudson. For more information visit www.showpal-ace.net or call 727-863-7949

bILoxI bLuES

Stageworks TheatreMay 4-20

Biloxi is the second play in the “Eu-gene” Trilogy! Social, racial and ethnic issuesaretackledwithSimon’ssuperbcomic timing as Eugene is drafted to serve in WWII and comes of age in ARMYBOOTCAMP!Richinbothhu-mor and ethical confrontation. Tony AWARDforbestplay:1985.

Stageworks Theatre is located at 1120 E Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. For more information, visit stageworks-theatre.org or call (813) 251-8984.

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West Coast Players TheatreApril 15 - 29

While intoxicated, a group of friends decide to produce a play they saw while on a trip to New York City with their high school drama club in local play-wright Lil Barcaski’s play. Once theyare knee deep in the commitment to do the play, they realize that their percep-tions as teens may have been a bit off. Price:$10.

West Coast Players Theatre is locat-ed at 21905 U.S. 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33765 (727) 437-2363 www.wcplayers.com/

EVENINGS WITH THE MAESTRo

St. Petersburg Opera: Evenings With the Maestro: The Magic of

Mozart: Preview to Figaro, Part 1The Music Gallery of Clearwater

April 19Each of these evenings address a

different theme and include both a dis-cussion of musical ideas and live per-formances by St. Petersburg Opera artists. The programs are designed to enhance your understanding of opera and of music in general and last ap-proximately 90 minutes. St. Petersburg OperaArtisticDirector,MarkSforzini,leads the series. Join the performers and Maestro Sforzini for food anddrinks at a nearby restaurant after the show.Price:$17,$12seniors/students.

The Music Gallery of Clearwater, 5990 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater FL 33760 For more information call (727) 530-3304 or go to www.stpeteopera.org/


The florida orchestra: April brings brahms, broadway and More

By Henry Adams

Hailed by England’s Manchester Evening News as “one of the greats,” in-ternationally renowned conductor Gün-ther Herbig returns to conduct The Florida Orchestra on the Tampa Bay TimesMasterworksseriesinaprogramfeaturing Principal Trumpet RobertSmith inHummel’sTrumpet Concerto. The program opens with Schubert’sSymphony No. 6 and finishes withBrahms’ mighty Symphony No. 4. TheseconcertsareApril13,14and15inTampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater respectively.

Enjoy complimenta-ry coffee and Krispy Kreme doughnuts at the next Coffee Concert withStuartMalinacon-ducting a Broadway-themed program of selections from The Phantom of the Opera, My Fair Lady, Oklaho-ma and more. Taking place in a relaxed set-ting with the conductor talking to the audience about the music, these concerts are Wednesday,April18at10a.m.atRuthEckerd Hall in Clearwater and Thurs-day, April 19 at 11 a.m. at the Progress EnergyCenter for theArts–MahaffeyTheater in St. Petersburg.At the next Raymond James Pops

concert, it’s a hit parade of best-loved

songs by George and Ira Gershwin, Har-old Arlen and Cole Porter, including such favorites as I’ve Got Rhythm, Our Love Is Here to Stay, Fascinatin’ Rhythm, The Man I Love, I’ve Got the World on a String, Old Black Magic, Too Darn Hot, It’s Delovely, Night and Day, I Get a Kick Out of You and many more. Featuring vocalists Hilary Kole and Joel Malina, Stuart Malina con-ducts these concerts on April 21 and 22 in St. Petersburg and Clearwater.At the next Tampa Bay TimesMas-

terworks concert, pianist James Tocco performs the U.S. premiere of Eduard Franck’sPiano Concerto No. 1 with The

Florida Orchestra. This premiere is made possible with the generos-ity of the heirs of the 19th century German composer, who are pro-viding manuscripts of the work to produce the orchestral parts for these performances. Stefan Sanderling conducts this pro-gram, which also includes the preludetoWagner’sDie Meisters-ingerandoverturesfromWeber’sOberon, Mendelssohn’s Midsum-mer Night’s Dream,Nicolai’sThe Merry Wives of Windsor and Lortzing’s Der Waffenschmied. These concerts are April 27, 28 and 29 in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater.

The orchestra regularly per-forms at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, Prog-ress Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater in St.

Petersburg, and Ruth Eckerd Hall inClearwater. To subscribe to the up-coming 2012/2013 season or for tickets to the current season, go online to www.floridaorchestra.orgorcall727.892.3337or1.800.662.7286,Mon-Fri,9a.m.to5p.m. and Sat and Sun, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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English questing free spirit. Slim, fit, healthySWM73 intonatural living,healing,massage, human potential movement, classi-cal music and candle light dinners seeks friend with whom to explore and enjoy life. St. Pete(727)385-4908.

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NCOAandASAAdvocatesWillBroughtVoicesofOlderAdultstoCongressthispastMarch.Over the next fewmonths, Congress is expected tomakemajor decisions affecting awide

range of services for seniors and their families.Atthe2012ASAAginginAmericaconference,March28-April1inWashington,DC,theNa-

tional Council on Aging (NCOA) will provide aging services advocates with the information and resources they need to urge lawmakers to protect and strengthen programs for seniors, especial-ly those who are most vulnerable and disadvantaged.Aging inAmerica is thenation’s largest gatheringofprofessionals from thefieldsof aging,

health care, economic security, and senior education.

NCOApolicyexpertswillholdsessionsanddiscussionsonthefollowingareas:• FederalBudgetandAgingServicesFunding• OlderAmericansActReauthorization• Medicare,Medicaid,andLong-TermCareTwo unique workshops will highlight collaborative leadership to advance long-term services

and supports policy goals in this election year, and understanding lessons learned from the One Away video advocacy campaign for elder economic security.

In addition, NCOA and the ASA Public Policy Committee are sponsoring Capitol Hill Advocacy DayonMarch28,whereagingservicesprofessionalswillhavetheopportunitytomeetinpersonwiththeirlawmakersandstafftoadvocateforolderadults.Tofindoutmoreinformation,pleaseclick here.ForthosewhocannotattendCapitolHillAdvocacyDayinperson,NCOAissponsoringaVir-

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“This election year provides a prime opportunity for advocates to urge Congress to protect and strengthenprogramsforAmerica’solderadults—especiallythosewhoarestrugglinginthisecon-omy,” said Howard Bedlin, vice president for public policy and advocacy at NCOA. “It is impera-tive that legislators hear from their constituents and understand the issues older adults are facing.”

Full details on the conference can be found at www.ncoa.org/AginginAmerica2012.

About NCOA The National Council on Aging is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization headquar-

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