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Dear Readers,

Fall is my favorite time of year. I

grew up in the forests of North Carolina and one of the things I looked forward to most, from late October to early November, was seeing the leaves change. In grade school one year, our teachers asked us to make a leaf log. This in-volved taking a leaf from a selection of different species of trees once a week for five weeks and pressing them in a notebook next to the date they were gathered. I watched as the days went by and, slowly, green dogwood leaves mottled and turned red, poplars shifted into gold, red maple became a fiery orange and the big sweetgum in our backyard mellowed into a deep purple. As an adult, the fall change serves to remind me that, right before the winter of our lives, we can be the most color-ful, the most bold and the most vibrant version of ourselves—far more so than we ever were in our summer. Aging is a time for fearless self expression. We don’t get much leaf-turning here in Florida, so I satisfy my fall color cravings by going to a local craft store and buying sprigs of faux fall leaf boughs to decorate my house with. It’s shameless, but it helps. While I was there, a thanksgiving craft caught my eye and I thought I would share it with you. It’s a way to make your own leaf log, of sorts. But instead of documenting change, it’s a way to keep track of the things you’re thankful for. Look for the “ThankfulTree” craft column in this issue to learn how to make your own; it’s a great activity to do with the grandkids.

Speaking of Thanks If you have a caregiver in your life, there is much to be thankful for. To celebrate National CaregiversMonth, we are honoring all of the unsung heroes out there—especially the ones who must cope with caring for a loved one over long distances. Here are a few small ways you can say “Thanks” to a caregiver in your life. (Or if it’s you, there’s no harm in passing this anonymously to a friend. Go on, you’ve earned some appreciation!) These 10 tips come from the National Family CaregiverAssociation (caregiver.org).1. Offer a few hours of respite time to a family caregiver so they can spend time with friends, or simply relax.2. Send a card of appreciation or a bouquet of flowers to brightena family caregiver’s day. 3. Encourage local businesses to offer a free service for family caregiv-ers through the month of November.

4. Help a family caregiverdecorate their home for the holidays or offerto address envelopes for their holiday cards. 5. Offer comic relief! Purchase tickets to a local comedy club, give a family caregiver your favorite fun-ny movie to view, or provide them with a book on tape. 6. Find 12 different photos of the caregiver’s family and friends. Have a copy center create a 2015 calendar that the family caregiver can use to keep track of appoint-ments and events.

7. Offer to prepare Thanksgivingdinner for a caregiving family in your community, so they can just relax and enjoy the holiday. 8. Take a few minutes to write a letter. Encourage your faith community to ask for prayers not only for those who are ill, but also those who care for them. 9. Encourage family caregivers to become a part of the National Family Caregiver Story Project (caregiveraction.org/resources/story-project). It’s a great place to not only share but read about others in like situations. 10. Help a family caregiver find new educational materials and support through family caregivingwebsites or by calling local socialservice agencies for help. Thanks for reading our magazine,and happy holidays!

Tracie Schmidt,Editor

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Saturdays Zephyrhills Organic Yet Artsy Market. Free. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Zephyr Park. 727-674-1464.

Tuesdays Dance for your Health! Learn the basics of social ballroom

and Latin dances. $10/two classes. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Brandon CommunityCenter. Details at 813-340-9433.

Tuesdays Salsa & Folkloric dancingfor ladies only. Nervous about

dancing with a partner? Learn a variety of dance styles in a safe, fun environmentwith other ladies that feel the same. $10/$15. 8 – 8:50 p.m. Life EnrichmentCenter, Tampa. 813-932-0241.

8 ZooFari. Food from more than 50 local restaurants, open bars,

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orchestra concert at 2:45 p.m. Hear big band arrangements from the ‘30s to the ‘60s. Fletcher Music Centers, Sun City Center. Please RSVP to 813-633-8458.

12 “Rick Steves’ Europe.” The weekly radio show host supplies

affordable travel tips and humorous insights into cultural differences. Tickets: $25 – $45. 8 p.m. The Straz Center, Tampa. 813-229-7827.

13 14 and 15 Pelican Playerspresents “The Cemetery Club.”

Three lifelong friends run headlong into a “Is that all there is?” momentand laugh and cry their way through it. $15. 7 p.m. with matinee on the 15th at 1:30 p.m. Borini Theatre, Sun City Center. 813-999-5178.

15 Strawberry Classic Car Show. Enjoy good food and music,

older cars and trucks featuring antiques,customs, classics and hotrods. Free admission. 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. McCall Park, Plant City. 813-754-3707.

15 Dance Class and Party. Instruc-tor Theresa Moore will present

a 1-hour complimentary class at 6:30 p.m. followed by a dance party until 9:30 p.m. Free. Unity of Tampa Church Fellowship Hall, Tampa. 813-994-0454.

22 Enchanted Tree Lighting Cer-emony and Holiday Street Party.

Live entertainment, caricature artist, ice sculptor, doggie splash zone, com-plimentary holiday treats, food vendors and more. Free. 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Hyde Park Village, Tampa. 813-304-2162.

22 Sounds of Swing. Big Band Concert & Dance. Advanced:

$12/$16, Day of Show: $15/$18. 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Carrollwood CulturalCenter, Tampa. 813-269-1310.

23 Tampas oldest ethnic social club presents “A Legacy of

Smoke.” This film explores the “Legacy of Smoke” left by thousands of intrepid Spanish immigrants in the first half of the 20th century. $12. 4 p.m.Tampa Theatre. 813-274-8982.

25 Meet the Pharmacist. Bring prescription and over the

counter meds and our pharmacy team will review and look for conflicting medications. Blood pressure and glucose checks available. Free. 9 a.m.– 10 a.m. Memorial Hospital of Tampa. 813-342-1420.

27 through Jan 4. Santa’s Workshop. Give your children/

grandchildren the opportunity to create something special for you this holiday season. Call for admission cost and times. Museum of Science and Industry, Tampa. 813-987-6100.

29 and 30 Buckler’s Craft Fair. Decorative holiday items,

home décor, furniture, wood items, toys, dolls, clothing and accessories and more. Free admission. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa. 386-860-0092.

30 Harbour Island Art Walk. Art vendors, crafts, free entertainment,

food, doggy walkways and more. Free. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Harbor Island on the Waterfront, Tampa. 813-451-7936.

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ebrating with friends or enjoying your favorite meal. With the grape harvest in full swing, now is the perfect time to learn more about wines, flavors and pairing to deepen your enjoyment of this beverage. Here are three ways to get the most out of this exciting season.

Train your senses Wine tasting notes often include descriptions of aromas and flavors, in-cluding many fruits and baking spices. Train your nose and your palate by heading to the grocery store or farmers market. Pick up a variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices, and then start sniffing and tasting. You’ll soon discover green apple and yellow apple have different scents and flavors, and you’ll start to recognize the distinctions between cinnamon and clove. Then open a bottle of wine and see if you can pick out those sensory characteristics.

Explore new wines Gathering friends for an evening of wine tasting is a great way to discover new favorites. Structure your party by asking each person to bring a bottle of the same varietal, like chardonnay or pinot noir, so you can taste the varied expressions of the same grape. Or, ask everyone to bring a different varietal so you can compare and contrast the wines. Easy Thanksgiving Wine Pairings ºGathering friends and family over a delicious meal is often a highlight of the holiday season. As you start to plan your menu for the big day, remember to consider which wines you’ll offer as perfect pairings for your favorite dishes.

Whether you’re preparing a traditional feast or planning to fill the table with new harvest-inspired recipes, food writers and wine connoisseurs agree—chardonnay and pinot noir are the ultimate Thanksgiving wines. Versatile chardonnay

One of the primary reasons chardonnay is at the top of a Thanksgiving wine list is

the flexibility inherent in America’s most popular white wine grape. Chardonnay flavor profiles can range from fruit-forward with bright acid-ity to big, rich and opulent. In either case, it’s the right white for the job. If you prefer white meat and lighter fare, choose a lively chardon-nay with notes of citrus, like the La Crema Sonoma Coast

Chardonnay. With aromas of lemon drop, yellow apple and subtle toasted oak, this wine pairs beautifully with breast meat and balances dishes like creamy potatoes or roasted carrots. lf darker meat is your preference, consider a richer style with a lush texture and spicy notes that can hold up to the more intense flavors of the wing and leg meat.Pleasing pinot Pinot noir is the perfect addition to any party because it pleases a lot of palates and doesn’t overwhelm classic Thanks-giving food. Pinot’s inherent earthiness and notes of plums, cherries and spice notes like vanilla and nutmeg are a natu-ral pairing with cranberries, dark meat turkey, stuffing and root vegetables. Like chardonnay, there’s a pinot noir that complements almost any menu. A darker, concentrated pinot noir will hold up to deeper flavors, while a more vibrant, juicy wine such as the La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is a great option for pairing with the variety of flavors of delicious side dishes that a Thanksgiving feast delivers. Not only will it pair well with both dark and light meat, but its sweet spice and classic earthy notes resonate well with the savory herbs often seen in holiday dishes. Serving wines To best showcase the wines you select, it’s important to serve them at the right temperature. With just a few adjustments, you can bring out the best in your favorite wine’s unique

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the flexibility inherent in America’s most popular white wine grape. Chardonnay flavor profiles can range from fruit-forward with bright acid-ity to big, rich and opulent. In either case, it’s the right white for the job. If you prefer white meat and lighter fare, choose a lively chardon-

flavor profile, character and bouquet. White wine is best when served between 45 and 50 degrees F. Served too cold, the flavors and aromas

general, red wines should be served a

bit warmer, between 55 and 65 degrees F. A

colder serving temperature will make a red wine seem

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To explore more wine pairing, serving and storage tips, visit

www.lacrema.com. (Family Features)

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ºGathering friends and family over a delicious meal is often a highlight of the holiday season. As you start to plan your menu for the big day, remember to consider which wines you’ll offer

Whether you’re preparing a traditional feast or planning to fill the table with new harvest-inspired recipes, food writers and wine connoisseurs agree—chardonnay and pinot noir are the ultimate Thanksgiving wines. Versatile chardonnay

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Someday Is Closer Than You Think

BY DARYL ROSENTHAL, Social Security Administration Public Affairs Specialist

For many people, Someday is an elusive day on the far-off horizon

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Well, get ready, because Someday has arrived. Open a my Social Security account at socialsecurity.gov/myaccount, and you’ll see what we mean. It’s a convenient way to check your earnings record, get up-to-date, personalized estimates of retire-ment, disability, and

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BY TRACIE SCHMIDT

They aren’t just photo albums, old videos or scrapbooks: they are

memories. But every day, millions of pieces of family history fall victim to natural disasters or the decay of time. Meanwhile, other memories created with outdated technology might no longer be able to be viewed as com-puter hardware and software advances. To answer this need, personal digital archive services are being established as a way to permanently store and protect “digital estates”—photos, videos, audio, documents, letters, newspapers, paint-ings and more—for future generations. “Imagine the joy on your great-great-great grandchildren’s faces as they browse pictures and videos or hear audio files and read documents about you and your life, and that of your parents and grandparents,” says Peter Schmitt, CEO of Gen-Arc (short for Generational Archiving).

Gen-Arc (gen-arc.com) is one of several secure online private services established to preserve and organize digital legacies. Other services, like Memloom (memloom.com) and StoryWorth (storyworth.com) provide ways for you to upload digital content, build stories and then save and share them with loved ones.

Most of these involve a fee depend-ing on the amount of data you want to preserve. However, free resources like familysearch.org exist as well, providing comparable ways for you to upload and preserve your family history—and even find out about your ancestors —as long as you don’t mind that the public has access to some of the information, too.

While it takes time, it may save you money to convert your media to a digital format yourself as long as you have the appropriate gear, such as a scanner (for photos); a VCR and a device that converts VCR analog signals into digital (for video formats like VHS); or RCA adapters and a computer with sound-processing software (for cassette players or LP turntables); and a secure Cloud or portable hard drive for storage. Dummies.com offers free tutorials that can help with the process and tell you where to find the gear you need; just visit their site and search for “digital media conversion.” And if you’re having trouble converting old-er media—think slides, 8mm film or floppy disks—companies like Peggybank (peggy-bank.com) and Retromedia (retromediaonline.com) have the equipment to translate them into a digital format for you—for a price. There are pros and cons to preserving your legacy digitally. It can help you declutter your home while keeping memories safe and accessible for future generations. But you may have to weigh it against the cost of time, equipment and professional services, depending on which options you choose. But if you can take steps to preserve your history now, you ensure that your family’s story will continue for years to come.

Boomers: Preserve Your Family’s Story


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BY JANICE DOYLE

“Taps”—that haunting melody that invariably brings tears to

the eyes when played at the funeral of a fallen soldier—dates back the Civil War. In 2012—the song’s 150th an-niversary—Leo Murphy of Kissimmee was honored to play Taps in Arlington National Cemetery. Though the event was an honor for Murphy, he consid-ers it an honor any time he is charged with playing Taps to honor a veteran.

Murphy is state director for Bugles Across America (BAA), an organization which provides volunteer buglers for veterans’ funerals at no charge to their families. Tom Day of Illinois, retiree and founder of BAA, says BAA volunteers “play with real breath, from the heart.” Nationwide, BAA has over 7,500 bugler volunteers in all 50 states. They play wherever a veteran’s final service is held—a cemetery, private home, church, funeral home or hall. The Department of Veterans Affairs expects more than half a million veterans’ funerals each year for the next seven years. Taps originally signaled lights out and only later was used for funerals. The military once provided live buglers, but budget cuts have meant the use of recordings unless a family provides a bugler or requests one from BAA. The volunteers are all ages. Murphy’s Florida buglers range from an 11-year-old Boy Scout to an 87-year-old veteran. Murphy started after reading an article about BAA 12 years ago. “I bought a cheap trumpet on eBay and started tak-ing lessons to learn just enough to play the 24 notes for Taps. I learned that,

auditioned and joined Bugles Across America. And I fell in love with the trumpet and am still taking lessons!” Taps is played by 321 buglers in Florida and “very few requests go without being filled.” A family or funeral home makes its request online at buglesacrossamerica.org. That request goes out online to buglers within a 100-mile radius, and the first bugler who commits takes the event. Buglers also play for special events like Memorial Day, Veterans Day, etc.

They come from varied musical back-grounds. At a service, they may wear their military uniform, an official BAA uniform, or they may wear just a white shirt with black pants and a black tie. A fee, if one is charged, is set by each bugler. Families may give a tip to cover expenses, but it’s love for their country and those who served that rallies the buglers. Why do it? “This is the last thing that can be done for a comrade.” “This is my thank-you to the men and women who serve our country.” Murphy, a Vietnam veteran, says, “This is my way to give back.” To accomplish their mission, BAA relies on its members, including about 2,000 females. Those who can play a bugle, trumpet or flugelhorn are welcome to join. Beginners can get, free of charge from BAA, materials for learning the instrument. BAA accepts donated bugles (valves or no valves), trumpets or flugelhorns that are no lon-ger being used but can be reconditioned. BAA receives no government funding. Next month: Meet area BAA buglers. For info, see BuglesAcrossAmerica.org.

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A Feast To Remember—One Grandaughter’s StoryBY KIMBERLY WOZUNK,Resident Program Manager, Brookdale Bayshore Assisted Living, Tampa

I have been caring for my 84 year old

grandmother who had a hip replacement and had to spend two months in rehab. While there, I sat with her four or five times a week. It was awkward, at first, to have so much one-on-one time with her. Sometimes I didn’t know what to talk to her about. I wouldn’t be lying if I said that I was relieved when she would drift off to sleep while I was there. I left feeling like I had done my duty and was eager to move on to the “more important” things of my day. My job is working with senior residents at Brookdale Bayshore in Tampa as their Resident Program Manager, and I love them with all of my heart. I enjoy spend-ing time with them and serving them.

So why, then, was it so difficult for me to deal with my own grandmother? Since she has been home, I have had to oversee just about every aspect of

her life, from doctor’s ap-pointments to shopping. One day, I was on the brink of tears as I tried to effectively host an Alzheimer’s Fundraiser tea while caring for my grand-mother. After taking eight calls related to her care, I called my poor hubby in a complete meltdown and asked him to leave work to help her at her house. After two hours assisting her with chores and odd jobs, he called to tell me

that grandma really wanted me to pick up dinner for myself and her to enjoy to-gether, and to help her with her bills. He said that she wanted me all to herself. Then, like a lightning bolt had struck, I asked him if she wanted barbecue for dinner. I could hear how excited she was in the background, and he didn’t even have to tell me that she said yes.

I left work and headed to Sonny’s. I don’t know what came over me, but I ended up buying the $40 Feast. It was meant for a family of four, but I didn’t care; she wanted barbecue, and by golly, she was getting barbecue! I walked into her house carrying three large bags and a gallon of sweet tea. I then set the table with all of her fancy dishes and laid out all of the barbecue in a way that it really did look like a feast. I poured her tea and put the cinnamon butter on her sweet potato. Then I walked her into the dining room. She started crying and clapping her hands. She told me how excited she was, but wondered how on earth we were going to eat all that food. I can’t even tell you the last time I saw her smile the whole way through dinner, eat so much, laugh so much or make such a mess. She enjoyed the meal and she enjoyed my company. But most of all, I enjoyed her company. During the meal we talked about so many things and we laughed and ate until we were both stuffed to the gills. Yes, we had a ton of food left over, but we were also full of love and happiness. I knew I still had all of her bills to go

through, but it all seemed to go quickly as we continued our conversation. When I was done I straightened everything up, gathered my things and thanked her for having me over for a great evening. Surprised, she cried again as she thanked me for making her feel like she had spent the evening with a friend. It was in that moment that I realized that my grandmother was lonely. Even though I see her several times a week and we talk on the phone, I had never made her feel like I really wanted to be there to spend time with her. It was a moment that will change my life forever. I have missed the grand-mother that I remember as a child and I have resented having to be a caregiver to the person she is today. But I had completely ignored that I could have the same type of relationship with her that I have with so many of my resi-dents if I could put aside the work part of my relationship and just enjoy her. Editor’s Note: There are support groups and counseling services through Area Agencies on Aging. Call 813-740-3888 to find help with caregiving for your loved one.

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If you live more than an hour away from your loved one, then you’re

considered a long-distance care-giver. You’re definitely not alone. There are about 7 million caregiv-ers who fall into this category out of the more than 65 million estimated caregivers in the United States. What exactly do long-distance care-givers do? The responsibilities can vary and don’t necessarily follow any one formula. The care can include helping a loved one with finances, arranging home and medical care, and supporting primary caregivers who may live closer to a family member in need of help. Living away from loved ones as they age is a fact of life for many. There’s a strong urge to move parents closer to family members so they can be watched closely and have someone nearby for emergencies, but many older Americans want to stay in their own homes and close to friends and familiar communities. “There’s a strong and natural tendency to want loved ones nearby as they get older,” says Gary Barg, founder and editor of caregiver.com and the author of The Fearless Caregiver. Based in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Barg explains that all long-distance caregiv-ers deal with a number of questions.

How do you know whether Mom is really eating well? Is Dad taking his medications? What happens if my parents don’t want to move into an assisted living facility? Are they going to their doctor appointments, and what did they find out? How much longer should they drive? Many families struggle with these questions, says Barg, which

become even more pronounced when there are many miles of separation.

Managing guilt One of the biggest challenges of being a long-distance caregiver is dealing with the guilt of not living close by. Day-to-day caregiving is extremely difficult in any circumstance, but Barg—who was a long-distance caregiver to his mom who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease—says people underestimate how emotionally charged caring from a distance can be. Distance creates its own set of prob-lems. For example, caregivers worry about what will happen in emergency situations when they can’t get there right away—and that’s where the guilt arises. “Long-distance caregiving

means constant juggling that often leads to feelings of inadequacy,” says Gail Hunt, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving, a non-profit group based in Bethesda,

Md. “Most caregivers feel guilty because they think they aren’t doing enough for their loved ones.” As a result, caregivers often ignore their own personal and health needs, which can be detrimental to their own physical and emotional wellbeing. In one survey of caregivers, one-third admitted that managing their own stress is something that they wanted more help with, and a similar number said that they wanted more time to themselves.

The important thing for caregivers to remember, says aging expert Donna Wagner, Ph.D, professor and dean with New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, N.M., is that they are not alone. “Caregivers tend not to take care of themselves so they burn out very easily,” says Wagner. “It’s essential for them to get exercise, take mental breaks, and ask for help.” She adds that caregivers can find it re-warding to share their experiences with others through support groups. Nowa-days, support groups are available not only in community settings; many sites are available online where caregivers support and help one another.

Balancing your own needs Many long-distance caregivers also have to deal with a full- or part-time job while also managing the demands of caregiving—demands that can dic-tate taking time off from work to spend more time with their family members. It’s virtually inevitable that caregivers will miss work to help with doctor visits or meet with paid-care providers. Adjustments to work schedules—com-ing in late, leaving early, telecommuting, and missing days of work to accommo-date caregiving responsibilities—are all commonplace. In one survey, half of all respondents reported making major adjustments at work, with 44% saying that they rearranged their work schedule. A small percentage of caregivers switch from full time to part time to make more time for caregiving; others make accom-modations by turning down work travel. One attorney who lived several states away from his dad in Florida would regularly take Fridays or Mondays off to go to doctor visits and handle the grocery shopping and other chores. Barg visited his mom as much as possible, but he recommends developing a local care team to be the “eyes and ears” on the ground. “Identify friends, neighbors, members of religious and community groups,” says Barg. “They can be helpful in emergency situations, or just provide informal updates on how mom is eating or the state of your parent’s house.” It’s also important to gather information about your loved one’s medical, legal and financial situation. That may include contact phone numbers and email ad-dresses for doctors, lawyers, accountants, insurers and bankers. The goal should be to ask your loved one for this info before there’s an emergency situation. The Fam-ily Caregiver Alliance website (caregiver.org) provides a useful document that summarizes the info you need like wills, power of attorney, insurance policies, among other important paperwork. Paul Wynn has covered health care trends for the past 20 years.

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COPD is characterized by a restricted ability to breathe resulting from limited airflow in and out of the lungs. Most people suffering from COPD have trouble walking for any period of time, due to shortness of breath, and they are more susceptible to lung illness. Harold had trouble performing his dai-ly tasks, “I felt pretty bad and had a lot of trouble doing anything. I remember having a hard time taking a shower and even getting the mail. It felt like there was no end to the downhill stroll.” The cureless disease hindered Harold’s quality of life by preventing him from riding his motorcycle and flying remote control airplanes—his favorite hobbies. He researched his options online and decided on stem cell therapy treatment at the Lung Institute in Tampa, Fla., which has helped hundreds of people with lung disease have an improved quality of life. The Lung Institute is led by Dr. Burton Feinerman,

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no two conditions are identical. Harold received autologous stem cell therapy, which means his stem cells were extracted from his own body and then infused back into his system. By using your own stem cells, there is no risk of rejection, and the minimally invasive procedure can be safely performed as an outpatient. Several months after his treatment, Harold and his wife enjoyed a quick vacation—unfor-tunately it was during the heart of flu season. When Harold began to feel sick, he panicked thinking it was related to his COPD! He called his doctor for antibiotics and anything that could keep him out of the hospital, but he didn’t end up needing them. He was able to get over the flu all on his

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Hearing Loss Changes a Family Forever

BY MICHELE AHLMAN

In the late ’60s, my dad was a 23-year-old tank commander for

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It was Dad’s responsibility to remove the misfire. “I got into the tank and opened the breach to remove the misfired round,” he says. “But the round was swollen due to overheating.I couldn’t get it out or close the breach. As I moved quickly to evacuate through the tank hatch, the round exploded, sending me 20 feet in the air.” He was knocked unconscious. “When I came to, all I could see were the faces of my men—I heard nothing. No sounds, no ringing—just silence. I had a concussion,” he says. “Over the course of the next few days my hearing slowly returned, but it was muffled and fuzzy. I had little damage to my body but continued to struggle to hear. At the time, I did not perceive this as an overly traumatic event. It was part of my job—my service.” My dad’s exposure to dangerously loud noise continued throughout his military career. No one thought about the conse-quences. Certainly my dad never did.

As the years passed, my dad’s hearing deteriorated. Looking back, there were many situations where it was obvious, but at the time, it was easy to rationalize. People started to speak up or to repeat themselves. When it was too hard for my dad to understand what people were saying, he would just leave the room. That’s when hearing loss becomes dangerous. Hearing loss is not harmless. It can tear apart relationships, damage careers, and lend to depression and isolation. It isn’t just about the person who can’t hear well. It has an impact on everyone that person cares about. My dad does wear hearing aids but he still needs help on the phone. My dad uses the ClearSounds CSC500 Amplified Phone, making our conversations effortless. The CSC500 has made a big difference for him.

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Do you remember growing up thinking that 35 was old and 45

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It’s been 25 years since Kevin Costner lit up movie screens with his baseball

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3. The Bonniebrook Historical Societyand Kewpie Museum is not only interesting but also a beautiful place to visit just north of Branson, Missouri. It’s where one of America’s first female illustrators, Rose O’Neill, lived when she created the Kewpie doll in 1909. Beware: you can fall in love with those cute pixie faces, even if you hadno intention of doing so. roseoneill.org

4. Barney Smith’s Toilet Seat Art Museum makes San Antonio rock! Owner Barney Smith, in his 90s, is a retired master plumber who reasoned that used toilet seat lids were free and began making art on them in his garage—the same garage that is now home to the nearly 1,100-lid Toilet Seat Art Museum. He’s the tour guide and you need to call ahead to visit and see lids remembering JFK, Mount St. Helens, the Challenger, Michael Jackson and occupa-tions such as dentistry and more. (Bemis Co., the world’s largest manufacturer of toi-let seats, wants to move the museum to its headquarters in Sheboygan Falls, Wiscon-sin, when Barney passes on.) Call Barney to make an appointment. 210-824-7791.

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The holiday season is a hectic time for many people. Staying sane is even

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Preparation Make it a point to practice self-care at this time of the year. Eat healthy foods, make time for exercise and get adequate sleep. Allow plenty of time to get ready for a family event, so you’re relaxed and feel your best. Conjure up compassion for relatives who emanate negativity, bearing in mind that they are unhappy individuals. Try to feel pity rather than anger toward them.

Set realistic expectations about family members’ behavior. The narcissist, non-stop talker or chronic complainer is not going to change. Plan to steer clear of them if possible, otherwise limit the amount of time you spend with them. Give yourself a pep talk. Reassure yourself that you are up to the challenge of gracefully handling a few hours with anyone. If you are particularly anxious about a gathering, invite a friend along for support. Aim to cut your visit short as a last resort. Plan something to look forward to afterwards.

During a Gathering: Do’s and Don’ts Avoid consuming alcohol; otherwise, limit yourself to one or two drinks. Disinhibition can cause you to say things you may regret. Practice good listening skills: pay attention, don’t interrupt and ask open-ended questions. Be conscious of your non-verbal language, keeping your posture open (avoid crossing your arms), making eye contact and nodding periodically.

Show courtesy toward everyone. When you can’t manage any more politeness toward a particular indi-vidual, find a reason to excuse yourself and move on. Count to ten and refuse to take the bait when someone tries to one-up you or goad you into an argument. Instead, adopt a “stupid and cheerful” demeanor—signature advice from syndicated radio host and licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Joy Browne. Stay away from contentious topics and change the subject if others raise them. Don’t participate in gossip or put-downs of others, or bring up unpleasant events. Engage relatives positively by remi-niscing about pleasant times or inquiring about something meaningful to them, such as their children or grandchildren, work, a hobby or a recent vacation. Breathe deeply if you find yourself getting stressed. If that doesn’t help, head to the washroom or step outside to compose yourself.

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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory for dog use: very toxic to cats. The medications cause acute kidney failure and death.Methylxanthine (contain theobromine and/or caffeine): chemicals found in chocolate. Causes vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, abnormal heart rhythm and death.Toad poisoning: some toads along the Gulf Coast secrete a toxin through their skin causing severe salivation, abnormal heart rate and death.Metaldyhyde (snail and slug bait): vomiting and whole body tremors occur very quickly after ingestion.Antifreeze: a very small amount of spilled/leaked antifreeze causesacute kidney failure. The antifreezetastes sweet to pets.

Rodenticides and Organophosphates:Rodenticides: come mostly in pellet form. Even hidden from pets, rodents will carry the pellets into pet areas. Also, rodents that ingest the rodenticides will poison a pet that eats the rodent.

Organophosphates: causes disabilityof nerve function. Ingestion can occurorally or through the skin.

Plant Poisonings:Cocoa Mulch: used for landscaping,causes increased heart rate, muscletremors and death.Oleander: severe digestive upset anddeath. Used for outside landscapingand household plants.Grapes and raisins: Causes acutekidney failure.Onion family: onions, garlic, leeks and chives are more toxic to cats than dogs. They cause destruction of the red blood cells, icterus, paleness and increased heart/respiratory rate. Lilies: Toxic to cats—kidney failure.Christmas time: mistletoe, holly and daffodils are contact-irritating, very toxic, and cause kidney failure. If there is a concern of ingestion call us during hospital hours or the poison cen-ter after hours (there might be a charge). www.petpoisonhelpline.com.

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Holiday season is here and along with

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well and cost more, but simple home-cleaning solutions such as a gallon

of water mixed with a quarter cup of bleach are equally effective and cost a lot less. Linens, towels and clothing worn by sick persons just need regular laundering. “Wash everything the normal way,” says Jhung. “Influenza, believe it or not, is very fragile. It doesn’t take much to kill it.” Another way to keep the virus from spreading is to create a sick room when possible and

ask the person who is ill to wear a protective mask, but only if they can. “This might seem a little unusual,” says Jhung, “but it can prevent transmis-sion of respiratory diseases. The key here is to ask the person who is sick if they can tolerate it. Obviously it’s not for young children or anyone who can’t tolerate it. They should not wear a mask. “People need to remember,” advises Jhung, “that they don’t have to do this by themselves. Reading this article is a good start. But if people are very sick, they need to see their healthcare providers. There are influenza anti-virals that are especially good for people at risk or who have other underlying medical conditions that need to be taken into consideration.” For complete reports on symptoms, prevention and vaccination recommen-dations please visit the Center for Disease Control website at cdc.gov/flu/.

People who can’t get the flu shot:• Children younger than 6 months• People with severe, life-threatening allergies to flu vaccine or any ingredient in the vaccine. This might include gelatin, antibiotics, eggs or other ingredients. Note: There are certain flu shots that have different age indications. For example, people younger than 65 years of age should not get the high-dose flu shot (cdc.gov/flu/protect/vaccine/qa_fluzone.htm) and people who are younger than 18 years old or older than 64 years old should not get the intradermal flu shot (cdc.gov/flu/protect/vaccine/qa_intradermal-vaccine.htm).

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symptoms commonly associated with chronic conditions. Trained facilitators from WCFAAA will teach participants how to better manage their illness through effective self-management practices, improving communication with healthcare provid-ers and increasing social interaction. Participants will receive a free book and other class incentives. Class size is limited. Please register by contacting Terence Steward at 813-671-7773 or [email protected].


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The Florida Orchestra: Ben Folds, Carmina Burana, Pixar & More

BY HENRY ADAMS

The Florida Orchestra covers aremarkable amount of musical

territory through a variety of concertexperiences this month. If you are a Ben Folds fan already, you probably know that he is multi-platinum selling, singer-songwriter and indie-rocker as well as a critically acclaimed celebrity judge on NBC’s The Sing Off. As part of a world tour, he will join The Florida Orchestra for a night of such Folds’ classics as Effington, Jesusland, The Luckiest, Not the Same and more. He will also share his talents as a pianist in his own piano concerto, which critics hailed for its blend of “jazz, boogie-woogie, European baroque and Gershwin-esque, Hollywood sumptuousness.” Jacomo Bairos conducts this concert Nov. 7, at the Straz Center in Tampa. At the next Tampa Bay Times Masterworks, the orchestra joins forces with The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay and the Tampa Bay Children’s Chorus for Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana with

its almost pagan musical potion of soaring vocal solos, frenzied choral passages and pulsating percussive orchestration. Danail Rachev conducts this program, which also includes Schubert’s Rosamunde Overture and Debussy’s Nocturnes, all on Nov.14, 15 and 16 in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater, which also includes an added 2 p.m. matinee on Nov. 15. For film buffs, The Florida Orchestra will perform the soundtrack to ac-company the film Ocean Voyagers, documenting the relationship and five-year journey of a precocious baby humpback whale and his enormous 40-ton mother. This concert is Nov. 8 at the Mahaffey Theater. On Thanksgiv-ing weekend, the orchestra performs the music to clips from 14 animated Pixar films including Toy Story, Find-ing Nemo, Ratatouille, UP and others. Pixar in Concert will be held Nov. 28 and 29 at the Straz and Mahaffey, respectively. Visit floridaorchestra.org to find out about other concerts in November in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater or call 1-800-662-7286 for more info.


Turkey Talk: Take Leftovers Beyond a SandwichAfter spending hours roasting your

turkey to perfection, it (and you) deserves more than a sandwich the day after. With a little creative pre-shopping and stocking of refrigerators and cup-boards, you can take your day-two turkey from boring to amazing—and nutritious. When planning for the big harvest meal (and the day-after dishes to follow), you can rely on tools such as the NuVal Nutritional Scoring System. Many grocery retailers now provide these scores on the shelf tag to help shoppers find more nutritious food choices. Based on a scale of 1 to 100, foods and beverages are scored based on their nutritional content, with the most nutritious choices scoring highest. Here are some healthy and flavorfulideas for day-two turkey:

Spice it: Pair reheated turkey with baked spiced apples. Core and slice fresh apples (NuVal 100) and combine with raisins (NuVal 88), chopped pe-cans (NuVal 71), cinnamon and lemon.

Roast for 30 minutes at 375 degrees. No need to add sugar. The apples provide all the sweetness you need.

Wrap it: For a lighter take on the traditional leftover turkey sandwich, chop cold turkey in small pieces and layer with raw vegetables, avocado (NuVal 88), mustard, Romaine lettuce (NuVal 100), tomatoes (NuVal 100), sliced red or green bell peppers (NuVal 100), shredded carrots (NuVal 100) and cucumbers (NuVal 100) in a tortilla wrap.

Curry it: Need a quick 30-minute post-Thanksgiving meal that is both savory and sweet? NuVal’s pick is Curried Turkey with Raisins and Mushrooms. The recipe works really well with leftover turkey and it’s simple to make. The meal combines protein-rich turkey with the earthy flavors of mushrooms and the sweet, spicy tones of raisins and curry.

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1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (NuVal 18)

12 ounces boneless, skinless turkey breast diced into one-inch cubes (NuVal 57)

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rice (NuVal 91)1 1/2 tablespoons curry powderB asil leaves, chopped (NuVal 100) Heat extra virgin olive oil in large saute pan. With heat on medium high, heat up leftover turkey in pan. If turkey is raw, cook turkey strips at least five minutes.

Add mushrooms and peppers and cook for three to four minutes. Add broth. Mix in raisins, rice and curry powder. Bring to boil then reduce heat and cover. Simmer until rice is done. Fluff with fork, remove from heat. Let sit three to five minutes and garnish with basil before serving.(Family Features) Photo by Getty Images.

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to 1 p.m., ET on public radio stationsnationwide and online. The show will also be streamed live on The Splendid Table website (splendidtable.publicradio.org). Not sure where to listen? Check this list of stations that carry The Splendid Table: (apmstations.org/standard/tools/station_listings.php?pgm_id=27). To contact Lynne and the team during the show, ask questions on Facebook and Twitter, send an email (splendidtable.org/contact) or call 800-537-5252.

Senior Chef Creates Helpful AppAward-winning chef David Nugent,

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1. Servings and Ingredient Weights: Users can change the number of serv-ings or the weight of one ingredient and the other weights will self-adjust.

3. Shopping List: Email or print; lets youcheck off items you add to your cart.4. Ingredient Search: Search for all recipes containing a certain ingredient.5. As You Cook: Put a check mark by each ingredient as it is added to the bowl. 6. Settings: Lets you deactivate the sleep timer on your iPad/iPhone so you don’t have to restart it while following a recipe. The app includes a timer, metric option and more. $4.99 on the iTunes store.

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8 21st Annual Veterans Day Parade. Over 60 marching and rolling units

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Lifestyles After 50 Hillsborough November 2014 edition