Lifestyles After 50 Southwest August 2014 edition

Vol. 25 • August 2014

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE• Life After the Kids Are Gone• Rules of the Road• Diet Myth Busters• The Beau Rivage Hits the Jackpot

ROCK ON“Healing With the Arts”

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Lifestyles After 50 Welcomes President Richard Reeves Dear Readers, “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fi ghting the old, but on building the new.”

That quote comes from Socrates, who, in addition to being one of the few

men in history who could really rock a toga, knew a few things about change. He was making a living as a stonecutter before his passion for new ideas inspired him to take a stand in front of some powerful Greek politicians and chal-lenge everything they believed about logic and ethics. As history goes, he eventually went on to influence other great minds and help build the foundations of Western philosophy. It makes me wonder which was the easier job: making stone do what he wanted, or changing minds? Change takes guts, a willingness to try new things and sometimes—like Plato had with Socrates—a mentor. This magazine is going through some big changes this month. We have lost one mentor and gained another. Janice Doyle, our editor emeritus, is now off having the kind of retirement adventures that make everyone in our offi ce jealous (and miss her dearly). But keep an eye out for articles from her as we go for-ward—she has more to write about than ever! As the new editor, I fi nd myself with some very big shoes to fi ll. The mentor we have gained is our new president, Richard Reeves. Those in the publishing world know him best from his years as Vice President of Advertising and Marketing at the St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay Times.

He strode into the offi ce, (sans toga) with a focus on “building the new” and has some big ideas for Life-styles After 50 magazine. We’re all very excited about what the future holds. “I have been in the news-paper business basically all my life, and I think the op-portunity to be part of this publication is very excit-ing,” Reeves told me. “My years with the Times very much prepared me to work here. I am a native Floridian who knows and understands this mar-ket and how to advertise to reach it. This publication is a perfect match. We have wonderful people working for us that truly want the product to keep getting better and more useful in the lives of all of us Floridians over 50.” I asked him what makes magazines like Lifestyles After 50 so important. “We publish Lifestyles to inform our audience of pertinent information that can help them with their everyday lives. We fi nd articles about things that peo-ple over 50 are doing to help each oth-er, stay healthy or just plain have fun. I read the other day that around 11,000 Americans are turning 65 every day. As we reach that milestone there are many important, and dare I say, confusing decisions we have to make. Our hope is that Lifestyles After 50 helps our readers just a little with those decisions, and helps them enjoy life a little more.” I also asked Richard what he saw ahead for the magazine.

“When you have a magazine that pub-lishes fi ve different editions that start in Ocala and run down the I-75 corridor to Naples, Florida, and is written for people over 50, it is diffi cult to see anything but tremen-dous acceptance,” he said. “Our papers are fl ying off the racks, and we see that and appreciate your accep-tance of the product.

“I would like to hear from our readers, to learn more about what they think we do well and where we can improve. I want our brand to be relevant to our audience.”That’s where you come in One thing has never changed: Lifestyles After 50 magazine is for YOU, about YOU, and we want to hear what YOU have to say. Are there changes you would like to see in the magazine? What topics interest you the most? How can we better connect you to resources in your community that will help make your lifestyle after 50 more fun, more fulfi lling? Write to us at Attn: Chang-es, News Connection USA, Inc., P.O. Box 638, Seffner, FL 33584 or email [email protected] the subject “Changes” and tell us your thoughts!

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Art, Volunteers Bring Joy and Healing to Patients and FamiliesBY TOM CHANG

Physician Patch Adams wrote, “The purpose of a doctor or any human

in general should not be to simply delay the death of a patient, but to increase the person’s quality of life.” For Doug MacGregor and volunteers at the Lee Memorial Health System, bring-ing joy to patients and their loved ones has become a therapeutic artistic journey with the Arts in Healthcare program. “Art and music helps our patients,” said MacGregor, Arts in Healthcare coordinator at Lee Memorial Health System. “The program’s been in exis-tence for over 10 years. We use arts, crafts, storytelling, clowns and music to make our patients feel better.” MacGregor said they receive donations for their projects—an assortment of items like tissue paper, crayons and markers. “We get stuff from the dollar store,” MacGregor said. “The donated items we get have to be new. We go through quite a bit of material. We often

need markers, crayons, sticks among others.” The nursing staff evaluates patients to see if they’re qualified for the program. “We have this cart that we wheel around and visit all the patients,” said Linda Hooper, a volunteer. “We visit some of the waiting rooms while they wait for their loved one in surgery. We offer little things to distract them with. We try to get them as many arts and crafts things as we can. About half of the people we ask feel up to it.” Hooper’s been with the program for nine months, and said the program helps patients to not think about their illness or treatment.

“It really gives a feeling of fulfillment because we hear so much, ‘you really made my day,’” she said. “I’ve met some of the nicest people and I really feel good about what I’m doing.” Rose McGahee, a

disabled artist, volunteers at the Fort Myers hospital—primarily with children. “Once a month, myself and patients with the assistance of volunteers paint ceiling tiles and they’re installed throughout the hospital either in a children’s room, a patient’s room, a waiting area or a hallway,” McGahee said. “Some of the tiles are also

in radiology so the patients can look up during a scan and see a painted tile of a flower, person and Spiderman.”

MacGregor said other popular proj-ects include mandalas and zentangles. Lee Memorial Health system has 50 volunteers among four facilities and up to 20 musicians who also volunteer, according to MacGregor. Jolene Wells plays piano. “When I see several children, I’ll try to play something more uplifting,” Wells said. “When there aren’t a lot of children, I play more adult music like Frank Sinatra or Nat King Cole.” Wells recalled one incident where her music helped a family cope under dire circumstances. “I had people who sat down on the side crying,” Wells said. “Something horrible had happened and I’m thinking, ‘Oh gosh, what would I play?’ Pretty soon, one person got up and came to me and said, ‘what you’re doing is great, and it’s helping us.’ That made me feel wonderful.” To learn more about Arts in Healthcare, visit leememorial.org/art/artsinhealth.asp or call 239-343-2633.

Volunteer Plato Plavus paints

ceiling tiles for the hospital.

Artist Rose McGahee lends her talents to art projects for young patients.


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15 Fort Myers Music Walk. Featuring live bands in down-

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19 Meet the candidates for the Lee County School Board. Fort

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20 Lehigh Acres Edible Gardening Exchange monthly meeting.

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21 National Senior Day Expo. Bell Tower Shops, Fort Myers.

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23 Just For Fun Dog Show. Rotary Park, Cape Coral.

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Try this: Here’s a strategybacked up by research that you can start today: Replace foods like white bread and sugary cereals with whole grain breads and cereals. Ditch the chips and energy bars for crisp vegetables, whole fruits and salads sprinkled with crunchy nuts. You’ll have larger portions and more bites, but fewer calories with more fiber and water. There is research showing that foods with fewer calories per bite can help you feel full without overdoing on calories.

Myth: Diet sodas cause weight gain. A couple of studies observed that people who drink diet sodas are more likely to be overweight and obese. But those only saw a link. When a recent study compared how different beverages affected weight loss, they found those drinking diet beverages also lost weight. This was a short term study, 12 weeks, but the research suggests that you don’t need to avoid diet drinks. We need more research to understand their effect. But the role of sugary beveragesin weight control is clear. Avoid them at all costs, as they can lead to weight gain and obesity.Try this: If you are cutting back on sugary beverages and you find that substituting those with diet drinks helps you make the transition to less calories, go ahead. They can be part of your overall program to make healthier choices. Water and other non-sweetened beverages are also a great way to quench your thirst. Myth: Losing weight isn’t worth it

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Now, more than ever, art is chang-ing the way we look at our health.

According to the National Center for Creative Aging, Studies show that for those over 65, people involved in weekly art programs have fewer doctor visits and take less medication than those without creative outlets. Additionally, art has been shown to foster connections between those with Alzheimer’s and dementia and their caregivers, whether family or professional. “There is a growing body of evidence indicating that creative programs for older adults improve the health and wellness of older adults, as well as encourage social connectivity,” said Dr. Marc Agronin, adult and geriatric psy-chiatrist who has served since 1999 as the Medical Director for Mental Health and Clinical Research at the Miami Jew-ish Health Systems (MJHS), Florida’s largest long-term care institution. In his article “What’s Art Got to Do With It,” John Feather, Ph.D, CEO of Grantmakers in Aging, describes the positive impact art programs like Timeslips (timeslips.org) has on pa-tients with dementia. In this storybuild-ing project, participants are provided with photo prompts and asked to create a story around the photo, replacing the pressure to remember with freedom to imagine and improvise. Dance for PD, (danceforparkinsons.org) a creative dance program, is helping patients with Parkinson’s disease around the world develop their movement and creativity. And senior artist communities like EngAGE in California (engagedaging.org) are also growing in popularity and reimagining retirement living. According to Michael Samuels, M.D. and Mary Rockwood Lane, R.N., a physician and a nurse with 60 com-bined years in the Arts in Medicine field, participating in the arts can:

you picture a loving field around you, promoting feelings of peace and con-nectedness. Released endorphins affect brain cells and your immune system by relieving pain and making the immune system function more efficiently. Killer T-cells eat cancer cells; white blood cells attack viruses and the body’s ability to respond to illness changes. Using a technique called guided imagery, individuals call to mind positive images (or negative ones) and incorporate these images into their artwork to aid the healing process. This method has been used to treat pa-tients with PTSD by replacing painful memories with new healing imagery. Now, many programs utilizing art are being used by veterans with PTSD and with women recovering from violence. Want to incorporate more art into your life? Here are a few steps that Samuel and Lane recommend: Activate the artist and healer within: While it might be true that you haven’t practiced any art for a while, the other truth is that you have been an artist since you were a child and your imaginative lightbulb was burning bright as you became the creative, capable adult you are today. Tell your inner critic you are making art to heal and you don’t need that voice now. Meditate on a moment of making art when you felt free of constraint and fully expressive. Meeting your inner artist is the first step to using art as a healing force. Create time and a space for your art: Create a physical studio that reflects your energy. It can be any kind of space—

the sanctuary of your bedroom, a corner of the kitchen, attic, backyard shed or garage. Make it different from your ordinary spaces. Play soft music and put candles, aromas and objects you love in this place. By giving yourself time, you listen to and learn about your-self. Create art every day or every week, depending on your schedule—just make sure your time is free of distractions. Find out what needs to be healed: This may involve using guided imagery to

recall negative images or memories to confront them and translate suffering into art. Don’t be afraid to ask yourself tough questions. Do whatever art comes to you; experiment with mediums until you find something you are drawn to. Write a poem or keep a journal. Dance to your favorite music, learn to play a new instrument, try painting or scribbling random doodles, or have fun with clay or Play-Doh. Join a club, chorus or group art class. There is no right or wrong thing to create.Find your inner spirit: Regardless of which religion you practice, spiritual-ity has been shown to improve all illness parameters in all people. Begin a daily spiritual practice, such as prayer or meditation. Learn a sacred chant, write your spiritual history in a journal or incorporate a spirit guide or animal into your artwork.Use art to help others: If you have a loved one who is ill or dying, you can make art with them. You can help make the place where they are sacred with art, altars and music. You can volunteer in a hospice as a healing artist or musician, or help your own grieving process by making art to celebrate the life of a loved one who has passed on. Don’t look away or abandon someone who is hurting. Make art with them.

Excerpts from Healing With The Arts by Michael Samuels, M.D. and Mary Rockwood Lane, R.N. Book available online at amazon.com and healingwiththearts.com.

• Enhance social support, psychological strength, and help people gain new insights into their illness experience.

• Help people express complex emotions (anxiety, isolation, fear).

• Help people cope with trauma.• Help people experience joy.• Enhance spirituality.• Reduce stress, depression and anger.• Increase immune function

and endorphins.• Alter perception of pain and decrease

the need for pain medication.• Induce mind-body changes that

speed and promote healing.

What is art? It can be visual arts (like painting, drawing, photography, sculpture) literary arts (journaling, poetry, theater) music (listening, playing instruments, chanting) and dance (dancing, yoga, choreographed ritual). Healing can refer to working with physical illness, mental illness, relationships, trauma, grief and spiritual growth, among other things. In their book, “Healing with the Arts” Samuels and Lane created a guide based on the intrinsic principle that everyone has an inner healer and an inner artist. They also include twelve weeks of exercises to help readers tap into the healing potential of the arts.

Guided Imagery According to Samuels and Lane, when a person has a passionate experience while dancing, making music or experi-encing an image that is freeing and joyful, the body changes its physiology to heal itself. For example, Oxytocin, the “love hormone,” is released when


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Quinoa—the Go-to Food For TodayNeed a great

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The ancient plant food is nutritionally renowned for its protein content which has the perfect balance of all nine amino acids essential forhuman nutrition. There are 111 calories in each 1/2 cup of cooked quinoa. Cook according to directionsand enjoy these:

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spinach, chopped 1/2 onion, chopped1/8 tsp garlic powder1/4 tsp dried oregano4 oz crumbled fetaPinch salt and pepper3 eggs, lightly beaten Cook quinoa and cool. Saute onion.

Add spinach; cook until wilted. Combine cooled quinoa, spinach, garlic powder, oregano, feta, salt and pepper. Add eggs and stir in. Spoon mixture into oiled mini-muffin tin us-ing a tablespoon, gently patting down. Bake in 350 degree oven for 18 – 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.Makes about 36 quinoa bites.

Quinoa Salad with Cumin-Lime DressingSalad:5 c cooked and cooled quinoa1 15-oz can black beans,

drained and rinsed2 ears of corn, kernels cut from cob2 c quartered cherry tomatoes1 cucumber, peeled,

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2 Tbsp honey1/2 tsp cumin1 Tbsp finely chopped

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Roadtrip Rules for a Healthier YouHitting the road for summer

vacation is exciting until the hunger pangs start and there’s no healthful food to be found. One University of Alabama at Birmingham expert suggests you pave the way for a nutritious time away with preparation. Although a week of poor eating may not hurt overall health, “a healthy person who totally aban-dons their usual eating habits may feel bloated and sluggish and enjoy the vacation less,” said Laura Newton, M.A.Ed., R.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition Sciences. Her advice? Be prepared.

“Plan ahead. Choose foods to take in the car, eat before arriving at the airport and consider the options available upon arrival at the destination,” Newton said.

When traveling by car, Newton suggests packing a cooler with ice and the following healthful treats:• Sandwiches on whole grain bread• Fruit, such as apples and pears• Cut-up vegetables • Yogurt • Water “Stop the car to eat so you pay more attention to the food and feel more satisfied,” she said.Roadside fare If it’s not possible to bring food, Newton says there are healthful choices to be made in convenience stores and fast-food joints.

“Most stores have fruit of some type; many also have yogurt, and nuts are good in moderation,” she said. “At the drive-thru, often the most simply prepared items are the healthiest choices—plain hamburger with lettuce and tomatoes or grilled chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomatoes.” If there’s a refrigerator in the hotel or vacation house, Newton suggests you take advantage of it. Check before leaving town to see if a grocery store is located nearby. “It can be easier to eat healthful meals when cooking yourself. So head to the store and buy some foods when you get there,” she said.

Moderation rules First, try not to miss meals. It often causes overeating at the next one. “Pack a cooler for the beach and take water, fruit, maybe some nuts and string cheese,” Newton said. “This type of mini-meal is easily portable and can help tide people over until they can have a regular meal.”

Second, indulge a little. Don’t feel you must completely skip favorite vacation foods. “You should definitely indulge, but in moderation, maybe one small treat a day or one splurge day during the week,” Newton said. “Ask for a small portion of the regional favorite or or-der from the appetizer menu and start the meal with a salad or vegetables; this will help fill you so you don’t eat more of a higher-calorie item.” Look online for restaurants in the area and review the menu in advance when possible so you can decide what to eat before you go. And always drink lots of water because people often mistake dehydration for hunger, Newton said.Finally, stay active “This doesn’t need to be strenuous exercise, such as running or lifting weights; but do go sightseeing on foot or take a hike, swim in the pool or at the beach, things like that,” Newton said. (Newswise)

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Hear Clearly. Be Safe.Stay Connected.With an estimated 3.08 million Floridians experiencing some degree of hearing loss and the over 400,000 residents affected by power outages, the ClearSounds CSC500 ensures Floridians with hearing loss stay connected by providing necessary amplification even if the power goes out.

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FTRI is Keeping Florida ConnectedConnecting to the ones we care

about the most is critical as we grow older. Besides the obvious fact that we simply need close relationships in order to remain vibrant, active and healthy, studies show hearing loss can eventually lead to dementia and cognitive dysfunction in older adults. Those pleasant Sunday afternoon calls from your family not only keep you connected, they provide vital cognitive stimulation, keeping our minds sharp and healthy, especially as we age.

The award-winning ClearSounds CSC500 makes it easy to stay con-nected. Features such as easy-to-read buttons and eight memory speed dial buttons with placement for photos adds a personalized touch to speed dialing. The amplified speak-erphone provides hands-free use for those long “catching-up” con-versations without having to hold a phone to your ear for hours on end. Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (also known as FTRI), the non-profit distributor of specialized telecommunications equipment for people with hearing loss and speech disabilities, currently offers the CSC500 by ClearSounds at no cost to qualified Florida residents. The ClearSounds CSC500 is a remarkably simple and powerful phone that

amplifies incoming sounds up to 40 decibels while making voices clear and easy to understand. In addition, the CSC500 does not require power, so it delivers complete functionality and amplification even during a power outage. You’ll never be disconnected from your friends and family. “We are so proud to be a part of FTRI’s vital program for people with hearing loss.” says Michele Ahlman, President of ClearSounds. “I know firsthand—as the daughter of an Army officer who lost his hearing serving our country—the real impact hearing loss has on the individual as well as their families. I love being able to talk to my father on the phone, and I know he truly appreciates it as well. As not only the producer but an owner of the CSC500, we know it truly has a positive impact. It’s been estimated that just over three million Floridians are currently experiencing some degree of hearing loss. That’s why we are so pleased to be working with FTRI to bring this solution to Floridians, keeping them connected to their friends, families and loved ones.” Permanent Florida residents who are certified as having a hearing loss can easily obtain the CSC500 by complet-ing an application and visiting one of FTRI’s 24 conveniently located dis-tribution centers throughout the state. For more information, call FTRI at 1-800-222-3448 or visit www.ftri.org/Clearsounds. #KeepFloridaConnected.

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Walt Disney World A MagicalGetaway for Adults, Too

BY CONNIE MOODY, CTA, DSSenior Cruise Specialist

If you’re looking for a great sug-gestion for a “Girl Getaway Week-

end” with your friends or a romantic couples’ weekend, you need look no further than the 200 mile drive to Walt Disney World® to celebrate and partic-ipate in the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival. The Festival opens on September 19 this year, and closes November 10. Featuring fantastic special events, culinary and beverage demonstrations, celebrity chefs and the ever-popular World Showcase Market-place tasting booths, this is a not-to-be missed opportunity. I experienced the Festival with my colleagues in 2012, and look forward to a return visit.

My favorite accommodations at the The Walt Disney World® Resort are the Club level rooms at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. All Club level accom-modations in every Disney Resort offer complimentary continental breakfast, hot samples from Resort restaurants, an evening happy hour and desserts and cordials in the evening. The Club Level rooms at the Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa overlooking the lagoon offer a great vantage point for watching the Electrical Water Pageant on the water that is a nightly attraction. Epcot® International annual Food & Wine Festival is in its 19th year and is set up around Epcot® World Showcase. Over 25 marketplace kiosks serve tapas-sized portions of international specialties along with regional beverages. Small plates and beverages are reasonably priced and are as varied as escargot at the

French kiosk to La Passion Martini Slush to incredible artisan cheeses. Patagonia makes its debut this year, featuring flavors from Argentina and Chile including sustainable roasted Verlasso salmon, quinoa salad and arugula chimichurri. Returning this year will be the Brazil booth, bringing back the Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Onions, Avocado, and Cilantro, and introducing a new tilapia dish featuring coconut lime sauce and steamed rice. A new Farm Fresh Marketplace serves up a variation on “Bacon and Eggs” featuring applewood-smoked, pepper coated bacon, sweet corn, potatoes, Hollandaise and pickled jalapenos. Festival highlights include Signature dining experiences with celebrated chefs, not only from the Signature restaurants at The Walt Disney World® Resort, but also famous ce-lebrity chefs. Noted vintners conduct seminars on wine tasting and wine pairings, and celebrity chefs present culinary demonstrations and classes. Another special attraction of the Festival, celebrating its fifth anniver-sary, is Disney’s Wine and Dine Half Marathon which is already sold-out for this year. Run the three theme park course at night with Disney entertain-ment along the way. Your reward is an after-hours party inside Epcot which starts at 10 p.m. and runs until 4 a.m. The race is held in conjunction with the “Disney Health & Fitness Expo” which takes place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. You can also enjoy the “Eat to the Beat” concert series. Throughout the Festival, popular bands from the ‘80s and ‘90s take the stage at the Ameri-can Gardens Theater in the American Adventure Pavilion share some of their favorite hits with the crowd. Walt Disney World® is not just for kids. Adult opportunities for a romantic getaway, a girl getaway or even a corporate getaway full of special events, fine dining, and music make Walt Disney World® a “Magical Getaway.”


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Life After The Kids Leave

Roughly 25 million people in the United States are classified as “emp-

ty nesters,” that is, people who have no children living in their home post-gradu-ation from high school. In one study, 23 percent indicated profound unhappiness when their young adults left. In contrast, several studies have suggested that the transition to an empty nest is much easier than previous research had suggested and that “many parents get a new lease on life when their children leave.” Wendy Aronsson, author of “Refeath-ering the Empty Nest - Life After the Children Leave,” refers to this passage as “The Shift,” a time when parents readjust their thinking about how they relate to their child, their parenting partner and their own parents. Taking the first steps toward new pos-sibilities can occur at different paces

for different people, Aronsson says. “Every person I interviewed described a transition period after the youngest child left home. For some, it was days. For others, it was many months. They took inventory of their feelings, relationships and finances to get some clarity not only about where they were, but also about what kind of future they might have. It was part of the process of getting to know themselves, singularly or as a couple, again.” Aronsson followed several couples who had some practical advice about moving forward to examine possibili-ties in marriage, activities and person-al time. For example, several people noted that right after dropping their son or daughter off at college, they went on a short trip with their spouse. “A trip like that doesn’t diminish the effect of children being gone, but it helps in setting the stage for the next phase of their life as a couple,” she said. Cleaning the young adult’s newly va-cated bedroom, according to a couple

of mothers, was a cathartic experi-ence. “It would be normal to have that activity bring up some feelings of sad-ness, but the women I spoke with felt it also provided a sense of closure.” Several people, Aronsson says, emphasized the importance of paying more attention to their personal needs as they transitioned to daily life without children at home. One woman went on a yoga retreat; another spent a few days with her mother. She recommended sitting down and “mapping your direction forward” by making a list of everything that interests you and ranking them in terms of actions you can take immediately and options that will take time to explore, whether it’s taking a trip, trying a new hobby, volunteering or starting a new job. According to Aronsson, the process of “refeather-ing the nest” can involve:

• Pursuing a second career, or rediscovering a pre-children career

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if to rediscover a relationship kindled prior to children

• Moving on after the marriage seems unsustainable without children

• Rebuilding a problematic marriage• Establishing an adult relationship

with your young adult children “As you imagine the possibilities and take action to pursue them, you will see new feathers appearing in your nest.

It’s highly likely it won’t seem empty at all, but rather filled with tangible and intangible signs that you are enjoying the resolution stage of the Shift,” she says.

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Other studies also have found a strong link between osteoarthritis (OA) in the knee and a high body mass index (BMI). The study found that patients ages 18 to 64 experienced a more rapid rise in overweight and obesity, compared to patients over age 65. According to the Arthritis Founda-tion, the most common signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis are:• Joint soreness after periods

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Get Insects to Bug Off This Summer

Summer means an increase in insect activity. How do you know which

insects are harmful, what diseases they carry and how to safely avoid them? “Mosquitoes and ticks are the two pests you primarily want to avoid be-cause they potentially carry infectious diseases,” says Jennifer Layden, M.D., infectious disease specialist at Loyola University Health System. “Ticks can carry Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and mosqui-toes can spread West Nile Virus.” Insect repellents are used to avoid exposure to pests that can bite, attach or burrow into the skin. DEET is the most effective ingredient against biting insects. “Common insect repellent prod-ucts contain up to 30 percent DEET for maximum protection,” says Christina Hantsch, M.D., toxicologist at Loyola. The longest duration is up to five hours for 30 percent DEET concentra-tion. “Use a product appropriate for the duration of the outdoor activity,” advises Hantsch. “I recommend avoiding extended chemical product exposure by changing clothes and

washing off insect repellent with soap and water when you come inside.” DEET and other insect repellents such as citronella are generally safe for individuals over two months of age. Repellents should be reapplied every few hours to maintain effectiveness. Clothing that is pre-treated with repel-lent is available and remains effective through many washings. “Permethrin-treated fabric is a great option for those who are very active outdoors in the warm months,” says Layden. “Treated clothing is safe and approved.”Tips from Dr. Layden on how to avoid bugs this summer are:• Dusk and dawn are prime bug hours. • Wear long sleeves and long

pants to cover skin.• Wear light colors which

tend to not attract bugs.• Wear loose clothing to

avoid skin irritation. “Calamine lotion is effective to take away the annoying itch of a mosquito bite,” says Hantsch. For tick removal, use a tweezer as close to the entry of the skin as possible to remove the whole tick. “Clean the bite area with an anti-septic and cover with a loose bandage.” Keep an eye out for warning signs that medical attention is needed: fever, vomiting, excessive sleepiness, swelling, redness and infection. And enjoy a bug-free summer. (Loyola University Health System)

Dr. Jonathan Frantz and Frantz EyeCare Celebrate 20 years in Southwest Florida

BY JONATHAN M. FRANTZ, MD, FACS

Twenty years ago Dr. Jonathan

Frantz started his practice, then Florida Eye Health, in a medi-cal building at Lee Memorial Hospital. He moved to his current Fort Myers location on New Brittany Blvd. in 1996 and now heads a multi-physician, multi-office practice with the latest technologies to provide patients throughout southwest Florida with the most advanced options for bladeless laser cataract surgery, bladeless iLASIK, cosmetic surgeries and comprehensive eye care. Dr. Frantz changed the practice name to Frantz EyeCare in 2012 to more clearly iden-tify his practice. Frantz EyeCare has grown from three employees to over 100 and now includes four satellite offices throughout southwest Florida.

Dr. Frantz is one of the top five blade-less laser cataract surgeons in the country.

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website provides information about the numerous services provided at Frantz EyeCare, as well as appoint-ment scheduling and electronic patient registration. For more info, visit bettervision.net or call 239-418-0999. Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, is named in The Guide to America’s Top Ophthalmologists. He and his team of doctors at Frantz EyeCare offer a broad spectrum of patient-focused comprehensive care from eye exams and eyewear to bladeless laser cataract removal, treatment of eye diseases, bladeless iLASIK laser vision correction, and eyelid surgery with office locations in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Punta Gorda, Lehigh Acres, and Naples.

Child Advocate Volunteer Orientations Announced!If you are a Florida resident, at least 21 years old, with 8-10 hours monthly to volunteer, you’re invited!

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Remembering Casey Kasem“Keep your feet on the ground, and keep reaching for the stars.” —Casey Kasem

Kasem’s familiar quote has ended years of “American

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The primary target of a soldier’s gripes since the start of war-

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Korea Allan Millard’s first teenage job was cutting meat in a meat market. He had also helped run a household for a number of years because his mother was quite ill. Millard says these two experiences helped him greatly—and may have saved his life—when he was drafted into the Army and sent to Korea. He arrived at the front line “just as our forces were defeated at the hill known as Old Baldy. The Army needed medics because the enemy had been identifying them by a cross on the helmet and shooting them.” Mil-lard, of Clearwater, would be a medic, he was told. However, when he pulled K.P duty at his new M.A.S.H Com-pany, he was so good working with food, he was asked to become a cook.

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Vietnam “Every Marine on the DMZ in Vietnam was a cook!” says Paul Goodman who served with L Com-pany, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. They were as far north as the DMZ permitted and with no rear base camps to return to for food. “We had no USO shows, no regular mail, no showers, no change of clothes, except socks—and certainly no mess hall/dining facility. We cooks of the jungle had canned food. Ham and Mothers (potatoes), scrambled eggs, chili con carné, spaghetti.” They opened the cans with the trusty P-38. “We’d form a stove from another can and make vent holes in it. The heat would be from heat tabs, and if we had no tabs, we’d use a pinch of C-4 explosive putty. We could add salt to the meals, and if you were lucky someone’s family would have sent Tabasco sauce or steak sauce.” Of course they only had hot chow dur-ing the day—never at night. “And most of us, because of patrolling, ambushes, or unit moving—just ate ‘em unheated out of the can. I still have my P-38 and still gladly eat canned food,” says Goodman, who lives in Dunedin now.

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Guided Hikes: The Colorado Moun-tain Club, which was instrumental in the formation of the RMNP 100 years ago, will offer member-led mountain climbs and wildflower hikes. YMCA of the Rockies will offer educational backcountry excursions.Tours: Grand Lake will feature a

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11 Open Mic Night. Read, sing, listen

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23 Performance by the Doo Wop Crew, 5 to 9 pm, Center Stage.

30 Live music by Crosstown Gypsy. 5 to 9 pm., Center Stage.

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House. Food, live entertainment. Entry fee: $239/team of 3. Weigh-ins for prizes. Register/info at flatsmasters.com or 941-637-5953.

• 58th Annual Englewood Pioneer Days. Aug. 16 to Sept. 1, Parade and festival with cardboard boat races; Shipwreck Dance;

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There’re lots of theories about what’s wrong with our society. Well, forget

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It was during the intermission of South Pacific that I learned another valuable lesson. I noticed a cute girl from my school across the lobby and, gathering up all my courage, went to talk to her. Unfortunately, what I learned was that a guy should never be singing, “I’m gonna wash that man right out of my hair” when he walks up to a girl. And I probably would have been more successful if I didn’t have chocolate covered peanuts caught between my teeth. My family often went to these movies as a group (because it was considered an event back then). During the intermission of The King and I my relatives discussed how sexy Yul Brynner looked with his bald head. My Uncle Harold, for obvious reasons, loved that discussion. Uncle Harold tried to bring up the baldness issue during the intermission of Spartacus but since neither Kirk

Douglas nor Tony Curtis was bald, the conversation really didn’t take off. During the Spartacus intermission my Aunt Gussie said, “When I was younger, people said I looked like Jean Simmons. I think I still do.” It was during the intermission of Oklahoma that my Aunt Irene became a family legend. Movie bathrooms for women were notoriously small and crowded and Aunt Irene found herself at the back of a tremendously long line. She became worried that she would miss the beginning of the second act and not know what was going on between Curly, Laurey, Ado Annie and Will.

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Have you ever said to yourself “I’d love to get a computer, if only I could figure out how to use it.” Well, you’re not alone. Computers were supposed to make our lives simpler, but they’ve gotten so complicated that they are not worth the trouble. With all of the “pointing and clicking” and “dragging and dropping” you’re lucky if you can figure out where you are. Plus, you are constantly worrying about viruses and freeze-ups. If this sounds familiar, we have great news for you. There is finally a computer that’s designed for simplicity and ease of use. It’s the WOW Computer, and it was designed with you in mind. This computer is easy-to-use, worry-free and literally puts the world at your fingertips.

From the moment you open the box, you’ll realize how different the WOW Computer is. The components are all connected; all you do is plug it into an outlet and your high-speed Internet connection. Then you’ll see the screen – it’s now 22 inches. This is a completely new touch screen system, without the cluttered look of the normal computer screen. The “buttons” on the screen are easy to see and easy to understand. All you do is touch one of them, from the Web, Email, Calendar to Games– you name it… and a new screen opens up. It’s so easy to use you won’t have to ask your children or grandchildren for help. Until now the very people who could benefit most from Email and the Internet are the ones that have had the hardest time accessing it. Now, thanks to the WOW Computer, countless older Americans are discovering the wonderful world of the Internet every day. Isn’t it time you took part? Call now, and a patient, knowledgeable product expert will tell you how you can try it in your

home for 30 days. If you are not totally satisfied, simply return it within 30 days for a refund of the product purchase price. Call today.

Call now toll free and find out how you can get the new WOW! Computer.

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Technology Simplified – Bigger and BeTTer

Wow! A Simple to Use Computer Designed Especially for Seniors!

Easy to read. Easy to see. Easy to use. Just plug it in!

• Send & Receive Emails• Have video chats with family and friends• Surf the Internet: Get current weather and news• Play games on line: Hundreds to choose from!

“I love this computer! It is easy to read

and to use! I get photo updates from my

children and grandchildren all the time.”

– Janet F.

FREEAutomatic

Software Updates

NEWNow comes with...

Larger 22-inch hi-resolution screen – easier to see

16% more viewing areaSimple navigation – so you

never get lostIntel® processor – lightning fastComputer is in the monitor –

No bulky towerAdvanced audio, Better speaker configuration – easier to hearText to Speech translation –

it can even read your emails to you!

U.S. Based Customer Service

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