Lifestyles After 50 Suncoast Edition, June 2015

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Are you a Star Trek fan? How about

Star Wars? Terminator? Elysium? The Six Million Dollar Man? Now I know my inner geek is showing, but there’s something exciting that all of these shows and movies have in common (besides being awesome) and the answer may surprise you. It has to do with health care. Tricorders, Luke Skywalker’s robotic hand, bionic implants and mobility-enhancing exoskeletons are all part of the not-too-distant future of medicine, rather than in the realm of a galaxy far, far away. Some of these devices are in development right now, and we’ll talk about a few of them in this issue. These innovations could mean more accessible, more cost-effective and less invasive health diagnostic tools; devices that can help give some sight back to someone with vision loss; or a way to help individuals with limited mobility walk as if they were thirty again. The potential of new technology and new medical practices to improve quality of life as we age abounds, and it’s exciting stuff. Another innovation the health care industry has implemented recently is something called telemedicine. Your doctor’s office may already offer it, and some of you may have had a chance to use it. Think of telemedicine as a digital house call. Say you have a sore throat, but rather than try and schedule an appointment and drive to your doctor’s office, you can communicate with your doctor instantly through an app or video chat on your smartphone. They can ask you questions, check out your throat, write you a prescription right there or

determine if an office visit is needed. Faster, cheaper, more convenient. The health care industry is looking for better ways to foster relationships with patients, to increase the value of their time and the savings to the ones under their care. Ways to provide follow-up care and prevent unnecessary hospital stays—to be available at the touch of a button whenever you have a question, and to help you monitor your wellness in the comfort of your home and be proactive about your health. Telemedicine is relatively new, and it’s catching on faster in some states than others depending on the insurers that cover it, the law that governs it and the technology that provides it. But it looks like it’s here to stay, and that could be a very good thing.Just make me a cyborg Despite the developments on the horizon, technology is never going to be a substitute for good health. We’re human beings, after all. We need things like healthy food, friends and family, exercise, fresh air and a passion worth pursuing. We need to take care of ourselves, and the earlier we can start, the better. Because prevention is the best medicine, we’ve included a list of health screenings that are good to have after 50. But if you can only do one thing on that list, a yearly checkup trumps them all—because why get a robot arm unless you have to?

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Hand Me That Pickle Jar—I’ve Got This(Unless, of course, you want to. Personally, I think it would make pickle jars easier to open. Plus, it looks cool.) But I’m getting away from myself. Father’s Day is happening this

month, so make sure to give kudos to the father figure in your life. My dad is the reason why I geek out about sci-fi in the first place. When I was growing up, he kept stacks of books at home—Issac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, Douglas Adams, Frank Herbert—and encouraged me to explore them at every opportunity. The first science fiction book I ever read was The Martian Chronicles, and I fell in love with the genre at first sight. We’d listen to Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’s BBC radio narration on tape on long trips. We’d spend evenings watching Star Trek: The Next Generation on TV with a bowl of popcorn and Yorks. He had a comic book collection that made my head spin. “Do, or do not—there is no try” became fatherly advice. That’s only one of the things about my dad that makes him my hero. Whether you had a good relationship with your parents or not, there’s always a part of them that sticks with you. Maybe something you do reminds you of your folks—even if it’s just the way you make a sandwich, quote a movie, swear at traffic or give advice to your own kids. If you notice those small moments, you’ll always be connected to your parents, no matter where they are.

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Mondays Paint, Craft, Socialize! Learn how to create your own

masterpiece using a variety of mediums. $3/$4. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Oldsmar Senior Center. 813-749-1155.

Wednesdays Master Gardener Plant Clinic. Ask gardening

questions or bring your samples and have them tested. Free. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Palm Harbor Library. 727-559-2794.

Through 24 “Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage

Plays.” The play not only addresses gay marriage, it brings the issue down to the human level with laughter and just a few tears. $19. 8 p.m. West Coast Players Theatre, Clearwater. 727-437-2363.

6 Gulfport Aquamania Festival. Live entertainment, artisans, craftsmen,

food vendors, beer/wine, water themed rides and contests. Free admission. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Gulfport Beach. 727-322-5217.

6 and 7 St. Pete Beach Craft Festival. Enjoy the art of over 100 local

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7 Caribbean Carnival. Features lots of music including steel pan, calypso,

reggae, tosa drums, moko Indian danc-ers, stepping groups, a mass parade of costumes plus American and Caribbean foods. There will be arts and crafts plus much more. 12 – 10 p.m. Albert Whitted Park, St. Petersburg. 813-770-2449.

9 and 23 Dinner with the Doc. Learn about health conditions, treatments,

lifestyle support and how to feel good again. 9: Thyroid. 23: Getting to the Heart of Cardiovascular Disease. $20 includes lecture with Dr. Michael Badanek, dinner and Q & A. Sea Sea Riders Restaurant, Dunedin. 727-501-5997.

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13 SCIPS “Come Fly with Us” dance party featuring music by

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13 Antique Appraisal Fair: Tampa Bay area antiques experts will

answer your questions at a fee of $5 per item or $12 for three items. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Heritage Village, 11909 125th Street N., Largo. 727-582-2233; www.pinellascounty.org/heritage.

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tattered flags. The City will provide a hot dog lunch and drinks. Free to attend. 12 p.m. Indian Rocks Beach Nature Preserve. 727-593-3573 or 595-4260 for flag drop-off or more info.

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July 7 MOWW luncheon. 11:30 a.m. social hour followed by lunch and a

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celebration features up close discussions with esteemed veterans, live music and swing dance lessons. Plan to stay for the $5 lunch special. All the favorites from the Fun Fest experience will be back including DJ Denise Looney, Bingo and Prize-a-Palooza featuring a $100 giveaway. Our exhibitors will provide valuable health screenings and the

latest information on travel, finance and home improvement. Mark your calendar for Thursday, June 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Armed Forces History Museum. Conveniently located just off Ulmerton Road at 2050 34th Way N., Largo, inside the industrial park. For more information, call Lifestyles After 50 at 813-653-1988 or the Armed Forces Museum at 727-539-8371.



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By Tracie Lukens

“We can rebuild him. We have the technology. We can make him better than he was. Better, stronger, faster.”

The infamous quote from the Six Million Dollar Man is true now

more than ever. Advances in research, technology and practice have brought medical innovations that were once thought to be science fiction into the realm of possibility. Here’s a sneak peak at what’s in the works and what’s to come:Mind-Controlled Prosthetics Last year, Les Baugh, who lost both of his arms in an electrical accident 40 years ago, became the first shoulder-level double amputee to wear and control two prosthetic arms by simply thinking about moving his limbs. Before being fitted with the device, Baugh went through a surgical procedure called targeted muscle reeinnervation, which redirected nerves that once controlled his arm and hands to interact with the prosthetics. With some computer training, Baugh is now able to perform a variety of simple tasks, showing promise that others may

also be able to benefit from the technol-ogy in the future. (jhuapl.edu/prosthetics)Exoskeletons “Someday soon we may have simple, lightweight and relatively inexpensive exoskeletons to help us get around, es-pecially if we’ve been slowed down by injury or aging,” said Dr. Steven Collins, a mechanical engineer and roboticist from Carnegie Mellon University. Collins and several other scientists have been testing a lightweight lower-leg de-vice that uses a spring and clutch system to augment the motion of calf muscles and the Achilles’ tendon, reducing the amount of energy it takes to walk or run by about 7 percent. It’s the equivalent of taking off a 10 pound backpack, one researcher commented. The streamlined, carbon-fiber device weighs about as much as a normal loafer and requires no batteries or other external power sources. How’s that for putting a spring in your step? (April 1, 2015, in Nature)The Bionic Eye The “Argus II” is a device that can give rudimentary sight back to individuals who have lost their vision. A special camera built into a pair of sunglasses

transmits video information to implants in a patient’s retina. While the results aren’t as comprehensive as normal vision, the device can help patients regain some basic navigation of their environment, determine contrast and read very large print. (2-sight.com) On a side note, a company called Medella Health is developing smart contact lenses that can monitor glucose levels and transmit that information to a mobile phone, so patients can better manage their diabetes. (medella.ca)3d Bioprinting This breakthrough is still in its early stages, and it’s sparked both controversy and potential. Taking a page from The Fifth Element, 3-D bioprinting company Organovo has developed a matrix for 3D printing organs and limbs that may one day be used for pharmaceutical testing or other applications. (organovo.com) Meanwhile, scientists at the University of Nottingham in England have developed a type of artificial bone, 3-D printed from a polymer and a gel-like substance known as alginate. Adult stem cells can then be cultivated on the bone and grown into various tissues and muscles. (sse.royalsociety.org/2015)

Super-Tools The Tricorder, an all-purpose diagnosticand medical tool conceived in the Star Trek TV show may not be far out of reach. The Qualcomm Foundation is currently sponsoring a contest called the Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE—a global competition that will award $10 million to teams that develop a portable, consumer-friendly device capable ofdiagnosing a set of 15 conditions and capturing health metrics through non-invasive means. The goal of the competition is to make reliable health diagnoses available to consumers anytime, anywhere. (tricorder.xprize.org) And I can’t go without mentioning the Sniffphone, a concept device that uses breathalyzer technology as an “electric nose” to sniff out disease quickly, cheaply and non-invasively. Learn more at ats.org. What’s next for medicine, and are we ready for it? Only time will tell...

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“Annie Get Your Gun” Coming To Florida College In July

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Is There Hope? Yes!—Fostering Hope FloridaBy Elyse Van Breemen

Recently, help came to a Fostering Hope’s

home in Clearwater,Florida in several ways. Children were treated to a story puppet show by Mz. Goose, the Modern Day Mother Goose, and Publix employees lent a hand to spruce up, replant and repaint the playground, kitchen, yards and gar-dens. It was their Community Day of Giving Back and these volunteers had a wonderful time Fostering Hope Florida is non-profit organization with a mission to provide foster care that protects and honors the rights of children. They provide real homes for foster children in their Hope Houses: 4-plus bedroom homes with fenced yards, where siblings can stay together and kids can be kids. Kristen Ganas Peters and her husband have been foster parents for three years and “house parents” at the ClearwaterFostering Hope House we visited.Kristen has children of her own in

addition to being a foster mom, step mom and adoptive mom. Six childrenlive in the Hope house with her, plus three dogs.

They parent the children until they can go back to their biological family or are adopted; typically for one or two years. Linda Eddins, a cousin of hers, also joined in the festivities. She has grown children of her own and is a nurse who

does medical foster care. When a four year-old boy came to her with a skull fracture, she decided to adopt him. Three foster children and one adopted child live in this senior’s home today. Gloria West Lawson (53), President of Fostering Hope Florida, grew up on stories about her paternal great-grandfather being left at the doorstep of a church, and of her maternal grandfather growing up in an orphan-age separated from his 12 siblings. She grew up sensitive to the needs of foster children and began fund-

raising to help them. She has fostered 12 teenagers and adopted two.

Robert Peter Hale (65), another senior in action, became a Guardian Ad Litem because of his concern for foster children. A Guardian Ad Litem is a volunteer voice in court for Florida’s abused, abandoned or neglected children. Robert’s own ex-perience as a foster child speaks sharply of the neglected needs of foster children. When he completed high school, the supervisor of his home wanted him to go to college. He did, but he flunked out. He just wasn’t ready. The military grabbed him up. He served in South Korea as a

sergeant and, through the GI bill, was able to go to college, earn a degree and become a successful businessman. “Forty percent of foster children are not ready for adulthood. They end up in the court system, jail, prostitution,” he says. “That’s why I do what I do.” Fostering Hope can use your help, financially or personally. There are more than 35,000 children in foster care in Florida today, spending critical early development years in an institu-tionalized setting. Due to foster home shortages, they can be placed in up to 20 foster homes until a permanent place is found. Siblings are often separated. Some of the ways you can help include becoming a foster parent, volunteering as a tutor or mentor, or volunteering at a Hope House. You can donate school sup-plies and household items or make a tax-deductible donation. You can become an advocate for foster children or sponsor a Hope House, or host a social event for foster families such as a bowling party. To find out more, visit fosteringhope-florida.org/index.php/help-us/ or contact Gloria West Lawson at 727-688-5328 or [email protected].

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dad and all his wisdom. Here are some fun quotes and “dad-isms” you may have heard over the years:“If your friend jumped off a bridge, would you?” —Dad“When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years.” —Mark Twain

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June’s Horoscope: Gemini & CancerGemini (May 21 – June 20) June Home and emotional matters will be predominant during the month as planetary

strength is in the lower half of horoscope. However, you cannot overlook career concerns altogether. June calls for self-assertion from the Twins. You have to formulate your own methods to attain your targets in life. You have to bulldoze all obstructions and move forward. You are the best judge of your heart’s desires and goals.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Your focus will deviate from career and profession to family and personal matters.

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If you haven’t already experienced telemedicine, you may soon have the

option. Technology is helping people connect with their physicians in new ways and from a distance, and interest is growing in updating state and fed-eral policies to help make telemedicine available to more patients.

What is telemedicine? Telemedicine most commonly refers to communication with or among a patient’s health care team via video con-nection, secure text messaging or another platform rather than in person. It can be used to schedule appointments, answer questions, handle routine checkups, allow physicians in different locations to consult about a patient’s case, collect vital signs or even to help examine and diag-nose patients. To protect patient privacy, secure communication methods are used. Telemedicine initially developed as a way to provide specialty care to rural patients whose local hospitals didn’t have specialists available. But since then, it’s expanded its reach. Mayo Clinic views development of telemedicine as an important next step to improve health care access, quality and effi ciency across the country. “I think of telemedicine as using technology to meet the needs of patients where they are rather than making them come to where we are,” says Dr. Ommen, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist. “There are a lot of things we do in medicine that do not require face-to-face interactions, and we can use technology to meet those needs: prescription refi lls, or simply exchang-ing information about how it’s gone since your last visit, for example. A lot of that information can be exchanged electronically in a way that makes it much more convenient for the patient and for the doctor.”

What are some of the benefi ts? Access to specialized care: For hospitals that don’t always have spe-cialists like neurologists on hand in an emergency, telemedicine can substitute. For example, Mayo Clinic developed a ‘telestroke’ robot that allows Mayo neurologists to perform live, real-time audiovisual consultations with patients and emergency medicine physicians at their hospital, allowing them to deliver fast and accurate diagnoses and treat-ment to stroke patients in time to halt or reverse potentially permanent damage.Convenience: Personal mobility can be an issue, especially as we age. “For example, for someone with orthopedic problems, it’s not driving down the highway that’s a problem; it’s getting out to the car that’s even more of a hassle,” Dr. Ommen says. “Telemedicine can also help people avoid having to take time off work or drive across a large metropolitan area to go to a doctor’s offi ce. Everyone can benefi t from getting more rapid access and more convenient access to their health care providers.”Savings: Telemedicine is a win-win for medical professionals and patients when it comes to saving money and getting the most value from their time. “Doctors right now spend a lot of time with patients who don’t need to be in the offi ce,” says Dr. Ommen. “If we can change the way they interact with people who don’t need to be in the room, we can improve access for people who do.” For patients, co-pays for a telemedicine service are usually cheaper than offi ce visits, and it means less time in the waiting room and less gas money spent on transportation.Prevention and Maintenance: Regular doctor/patient communication, especiallycombined with home monitoring devices, can reduce costly hospital stays.

“One of the leading reasons for read-mission is chronic disease,” says Paula Guy, CEO of Global Partnership for TeleHealth and the Florida Partnership for TeleHealth. “When patients are sent home, it’s typically not with the kind of follow-up needed to keep them out of hospitals. Heart failure is a great exam-ple. Telemedicine allows the necessary follow-up and patient education oppor-tunities for those who have been recently discharged. Patients can use simple technology to record heart rhythms and submit other patient biometrics.” If preventive and maintenance treat-ment facilitated by telemedicine could reduce hospitalizations by 10 percent across the state, Florida would see more than $12 billion in annual cost savings for hospital charges, according to a recent report by Florida Tax Watch.The future of health care Hospitals, universities, physicians and emergency care providers nationwide are already providing telemedicine services regularly, or planning to roll them out. According to the American Telemedicine Association, there are approximately 200 telemedicine networks, with 3,500 service sites across the country. However, Florida’s telemedicine services are limited for the time being, mostly due to funding and legislative hurdles. Florida is still working through law outlining how remote health care should be practiced, and telemedicine systems are only reimbursed by certain insurers, such as Medicaid. Despite this, there are a few programs being implemented in Florida. Locally, All Children’s Hospital is connecting doctors to neonatal critical care units with high-res cameras to better diagnose po-tential illnesses in newborns. UF Health’s telemedicine services help certain patients with diabetes care and mental

health. Memorial Regional Hospital in south Florida has a “telehealth” program that provides recovering heart failure patients with a device that monitors vitals and streams real-time info to doctors, alerting them to any change in condition. More widespread services will become available as demand from patients and health care agencies persuade more insurers to provide coverage. Check with your doctor to see if their practice offers telemedicine services.Telemedicine you can use now There are some third party apps you can take advantage of no matter your state or coverage. Here are a couple:Doctor on Demand: The app offers 24-7 access to U.S.-licensed physicians specializing in internal medicine, pediat-rics, gynecology, and more. A video chat session costs $40. (doctorondemand.com)HealthTap: This app connects you to at network of 69,000 doctors and specialists worldwide who can quickly answer your health questions—for free. Doctors review each other’s answers for accuracy, so you can get a variety of opinions. Video chats and other options are available for a separate fee. (healthtap.com) (Information from Mayo Clinic, Florida Tax Watch and the Florida Partnership for Telehealth)

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Your body is a fi nely tuned machine, and like any automobile, it needs

regular tune-ups to keep it running effi ciently. If one part is out of whack, it could leave you at risk of losing the freedom and mobility to do the things you love. Get your regularly scheduled maintenance so you can spend more time enjoying the ride. Here are the most important steps you can take:Get the Screenings You Need1. Annual Checkup: Go to the doctorwhen you’re not sick? Yes—it’s more important than you think. Regular health exams can help you stay on track and fi nd problems before they start, saving you pain (and money!) down the road. It also helps you build a health history your doctor can draw from as you age.2. Dental: The American Dental Association recommends you check your chompers every six months, not just for cleaning, but also to detect and prevent tooth decay and gum disease. What’s going on inside your mouth is a good indicator of your overall heath. 3. Eyes: Ages 55 – 64 should have an eye exam every 1 to 3 years, or every 1 to 2 years if you’re 65 or older. Good vision means more indepedence when it comes to driving, reading and getting around, and regular exams will also help you catch and treat disabling eye condi-tions such as cataracts (a clouding of the eye lense), glaucoma (damage to the optic nerve), and macular degeneration (when images begin to appear blurry).4. Hearing: Could you repeat that? Hearing loss is more than just an incon-venience—it can lead to social isolation, loneliness and cognitive impairment if left untreated. At least one baseline test after the age of 40 is recommended, with further screenings if doctors advise it. 5. High Blood Cholesterol: Check regularly with a blood test. High blood cholesterol increases your chance of heart disease, stroke and poor circulation.6. High Blood Pressure: This tune-up is a must every two years. High blood pressure can manifest without symptoms, but if left unchecked, it can cause strokes, heart attacks, kidney and eye problems.7. Bone Density: This test determines the mineral and calcium content of your bones as well as your risk for osteoporosis (a condition where the bones become brittleand fragile). Post-menopausal women are expecially at risk. Women older than 65 and men older than 70 should have a

baseline bone density test (DEXA scan), and ask your doctor if further screenings are required.8. Diabetes: Get screened for high blood sugar with a blood test every two years, especially if you have high blood pressure, are obese or have a family history of diabetes. Diabetes can cause problems with your heart, brain, eyes, feet, kid-neys, nerves and other body parts.9. Overweight and Obesity: The best way to learn if you are overweight or obese is to fi nd your body mass index (BMI). You can fi nd it by entering your height and weight into a BMI calculator, like the one at nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/BMI/bmicalc.htm. A BMI between 18.5 and 25 indicates a normal weight. Persons with a BMI of 30 or higher may be obese. If you are obese, talk to your doctor about help changing your behaviors to lose weight. Over-weight and obesity can lead todiabetes and cardiovascular disease.10. Cancer: The earlier you detect can-cer, the better your chances of successful treatment and recovery. Screenings are especially recommended if you smoke, drink or have cancer in your family history. Lung Cancer: Ask your doctor about getting screened if you are between the ages of 55 and 80, have a 30 pack-year smoking history, and smoke now or have quit within the past 15 years. (Your pack-year history is the number of packs of cigarettes smoked per day times the number of years you have smoked.) Know that quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health. Lung cancer can be detected with low-dose computed tomography (LCT). For LCT, you lie on a table while a large machine passes over you to scan your lungs. Breast cancer: An annual mammogram is recommended for women over 40. Colorectal cancer: Several differenttests—for example, a stool test or a colonoscopy—can detect this cancer. Your doctor or nurse can help you decide which is best for you. Starting at age 50, you should screen for this cancer every fi ve or 10 years. Cervical cancer: Women age 30 to 65 years should get a pap test every fi ve years. Prostate cancer: Men should have a baseline exam when they reach 40, with additional annual exams as recommended by their doctor.

11. Depression: Your emotional health is as important as your physical health. Talk to your doctor or nurse about beingscreened for depression, especially if during the last two weeks:• You have felt down, sad or hopeless.• You have felt little interest or pleasure

in doing things.12. Viruses: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). Get screened one time for HCV if:• You were born between 1945 and 1965.• You have ever injected drugs.• You received a transfusion before 1992.• If you currently are an injection drug

user, you should be screened regularly. HIV: Rates of STDs have doubled among 50- to 90-year-olds in the past decade. If you are sexually active, especially if you have multiple partners, get screened for HIV. You know your body better than anyone else. Always tell your doctor or nurse about any changes in your health, and don’t be afraid to ask about any condition you are concerned about, not just the ones here. If you are wondering about diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease or skin cancer, for example, let them know. Several of these preventive screenings are free with health insurance, and certain pharmacies, health centers and wellness fairs will also host free health screenings.

Get Preventive Medicines If You Need ThemSupplements: Vitamin D, for example, promotes strong bones and a healthy immune system, which can help prevent falls and other mobility issues. A low-dose aspirin regimen may help some patients prevent heart attacks. Always consult your doctor before taking any vitamin or medication; they can help you decide if a preventive supplement is right for you.Immunizations:• Get a fl u shot every year.• Get a shot for tetanus, diphtheria, and

whooping cough. Get a tetanus boosterif it’s been 10 years since your last shot.

• 60+: get a shot to prevent shingles.• 65+: get a pneumonia shot. Talk with your health care team about whether you need other vaccinations. You can also fi nd which ones you need by going to cdc.gov/vaccines.

Take Steps to Good HealthBe physically active and make healthy food choices. Learn how

online at healthfi nder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/nutrition-and-physical-activity.Get to a healthy weight and stay there. Balance the calories you take in from food and drink with the calories you burn off by your activities.Be tobacco free. For tips on how to quit, go to smokefree.gov. To talk to someone about how to quit, call the National Quitline: 1-800-QUITNOW (784-8669).If you drink alcohol, have no more than two drinks per day if you are 65 or younger. If you are older than 65, have no more than one drink a day. A standard drink is one 12-ounce bottle of beer or wine cooler, one 5-ounce glass of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits.

For More Info on Good Health,check out these websites:Healthfi nder.gov: Guides and tools for healthy living, an encyclopedia of health-related topics, health news and more. MedlinePlus.gov: Health information from government agencies and health organizations, including a medical encyclopedia and health tools.Questions Are the Answer (ahrq.gov/questionsaretheanswer): Get involved in your health care by asking questions, understanding your condition and learning about your options. (Info from ARHQ.gov)

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As they stormed Omaha Beach in Normandy, they weren’t thinking

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available to veterans, many have elected to receive alternative treatment options outside of their VA coverage for their lung disease. Some veterans have found that the best option may lie in a new

elective treatment in the form of stem cell therapy. Stem cells are present in all of our bodies, functioning as our body’s repair system. They naturally respond to injury

or illness; however, stem cells don’t move quickly, hence our bodies don’t instantly heal when we get sick. Stem cell therapy can expedite this natural healing process. A clinic in the United States offers such a treatment. The Lung Institute (lunginstitute.com) claims to have performed over 800 treatments since their inception two years ago. Their physicians extract stem cells through a minimally invasive procedure, process them and reintroduce them to the lungs. The result is healthier tissue growing in place of damaged tissue, and although this doesn’t cure the disease, it slows lung degeneration and brings a normal life back within reach. Help does not mean that you have failed; it means that you’re not alone. Help is what veterans deserve whether they would admit it or not.

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Breast cancer strikes most often when men are in their sixties.

Male breast cancer? Men do have breast cells that can become cancerous. The disease is uncommon in men. It represents only 1% of all breast cancers. Because of its rarity, many men aren’t aware it exists. And that’s a problem. For unknown reasons, the incidence of male breast cancer has been increasing. About 2,000 men in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer annually. Young boys and girls have a small amount of breast tissue made up of a few ducts. At puberty, female hormones in girls make breast ducts grow, milk glands form and fat increase. The male hormones in boys prevent further growth of breast tissue. Men’s breast tissue contains ducts, but only a few, if any, lobules. The most common symptom of male breast cancer is the same as it is for women—a lump. Other signs include: skin dimpling, a new indentation of the nipple, redness or scaling of breast skin, a clear or bloody discharge from the nipple. Some risk factors for male breast cancer are:Age. The average age for a man diagnosed with breast cancer is 67.Family. About 20 percent of men with breast cancer are related to someone with the disease.Genes. About 7 percent of breast cancers in men are inherited.Radiation. There’s a higher risk to men who underwent chest radiation treatments when they were younger.Klinefelter Syndrome. Men with this syndrome make lower levels of male hormones—androgens—and

more female hormones. This can cause gynecomastia, benign breast enlargement. Men with this condition may be at greater risk of breast cancer. Many medicines used to treat ulcers, high blood pressure and heart failure can cause gynecomastia, too.Estrogen. The risk is small for men who take estrogen—the main female hormone. Estrogen drugs may be used to treat prostate cancer.Liver disease. This can increase your risk of gynecomastia and breast cancer.Obesity. Fat cells convert androgens into estrogen.Alcohol. Drinking alcohol raises the odds that a man will develop breast cancer. The risk increases with the amount of alcohol consumed. If a man has a family history of the disease, he should consult a doctor about regular testing. Diagnostic tests for men include a clinical breast exam, mammograms, ultrasound, biopsy and, if indicated, a nipple discharge exam. Breast cancer treatment for men is similar to that given to women. Some men may need only surgery. Others will need surgery and radiation, chemotherapy or hormone therapy. There isn’t much tissue to a man’s breast, so removing the cancer usually means excising most of the tissue. The procedures that are used on women to save breast tissue aren’t practicable for men. Most men with breast cancer require a modified radical mastectomy. In this procedure, a surgeon removes the entire breast and some underarm lymph nodes, but leaves chest muscles intact. If you would like to ask a question, write to [email protected]. All Rights Reserved © 2015 by Fred Cicetti.

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Dear Marci, my senior center gave me information about different services that can help seniors to save money, including ones relating to Medicare. One discussed Medicare Savings Programs. What are Medicare Savings Programs? —Lori

Dear Lori, Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) are assistance programs that help to pay certain Medicare costs for people with limited incomes. MSPs can help to pay your monthly Part B premium, and possibly other Medicare costs depending on your income.

To qualify for an MSP, you must meet certain income and asset guidelines in your state, and you must have Medicare Part A, the hospital insurance part of Medicare. If you do not already have Part A, you may still apply for an MSP if you qualify for the MSP that pays your Part A premium. To learn more about MSPs in your state and how to

apply, contact your local Department of Social Services, or your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). If you have an MSP, you will also automatically get Extra Help, the federal program that helps to pay certain Part D prescription drug costs. —Marci

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Heart Health Starts With FamilyOne of the main reasons that people

pursue heart healthy diets is so that they can be around as long as possible to enjoy their families. Therefore it makes perfect sense that the pursuit of heart healthy family activities should be at the top of everyone’s list of things to do. Consider these four ideas.

1. Eat Together. Ever hear the saying “the family that dines together stays together?” It’s true. But these days, havingdinner at home with the entire family seat-ed together at the same time has becomesomething of a novelty, a relic of a bygone era—all the more reason to make the preparation of the meal a fun group effort. Give the grandkids a chance to lend a helping hand, or see who can come up with the best tasting dish by using easy healthy recipes. By taking this approach you not only make it a health experience for yourself, but you might even impart some life-altering healthy eating tips to your kids or grandkids in the process. What could be better than that?

2. Take Family Walks. Walking is the original exercise, next to running—but even the most die-hard exercise

enthusiast will probably agree that a family walk will be more conducive to “fun” than a family run would be. Mix up your family walks by going to differentlocations and enjoying the scenery. Check out nearby hiking trails, or even head into the city for an afternoon of ambulatory sightseeing. 3. Play Family Sports. While starting your own flag football team may be something reserved for larger families, you can still have fun bending and breaking traditional sports rules to suit the number of people in your family. The trick is to inject fun into the physical proceedings, and to steer clear of any type of situation that may foster aggressivecompetition. Remember, you’re not out to beat one another—you’re out to have fun activities with kids and to get your heart pumping at the same time.

4. Take On a Family Project. Does your deck need rebuilding? What about that living room—have you been thinkingabout repainting it? You could take the path of least resistance (and the more expensive path) by hiring a professional to do it, or you could turn it into a fam-ily project that will accomplish three important things: it’ll teach your kids and grandkids how to be handy; it’ll keep the blood flowing and the heart pumping; and it’ll give everyone a senseof unity and accomplishment. In the end,there are few things better than that. (Article provided by spot55.com)

How Long Can We Expect to Live? U.S. Life Expectancy Hits Record HighLife expectancy at birth reached an all-

time record high of 78.8 years in 2012, according to data recently released by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics. Researchers noted a significant reduction in mortality from 8 of 10 leading causes of death from 2011 to 2012. These include heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases and stroke. “People are choosing healthier lifestyles. They are living longer as we do a better job preventing and properly

managing chronic diseases,” says Daniel Neides, MD, MBA, Medical Director, Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute. According to the data, women are still living longer than men. (81.2 years for females; 76.4 for males). Even though these numbers show a positive trend, experts say there is still work to do. Small lifestyle changes like eating moderately, increasing exercise and quitting smoking can put you on the road to a long, healthy life. (Cleveland Clinic)

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The Best of the BrewsBy Tracie Lukens

Imight be biased, but Florida has some of the best breweries in the country.

From smooth, kick-back-on-the-porch ales to exotic flavors, our local craft brewers and brew pubs have a lot to offer. We couldn’t list all of our favorites here, so we picked one for each area our magazine covers. If you’re in town, they’re definitely worth a toast:

Mount Dora Brewing and The Rocking Rabbit BreweryMount DoraHighlights: Founded by a brew enthusiast with German roots. Dine at the cafe, relax in the beer garden or enjoy one of their six craft beers, along with other brands on tap, in the Rocking Rabbit Tap Room. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights from 8 – 11 p.m.Try: Rocking Rabbit Red: Their “First Draft.” A flavoful Irish red ale made with organic ingredients, including Florida orange blossom honey.Location: 405 South Highland St., Mount Dora; 352-406-2924

Cycle Brewing/Peg’s CantinaSt. Petersburg Highlights: Fruity, hoppy, full of flavor and character—Cycle beers are produced small scale and the only place you can find them is at Peg’s Cantina.Try: Freewheel Pale Ale: Their signature beer is brewed with New Zealand hops, passionfruit, pineapple and other exotic fruits.Location: 534 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; 727-320-7954

Cigar City BreweryTampaHighlights: Creativity, variety and excellent beer have earned Cigar City notoriety not just in Florida, but nationwide. You can reserve a spot on the brewery tour, explore the myriad offerings of their tasting room or head north to the Cigar City Brewpub and enjoy their craft brews with some Tampa-style Cuban cuisine.Try: Their citrusy, hoppy Tocobaga Red Ale won a Grand Champion Award

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Darwin’s Brewing CompanyBradentonHighlights: Darwin Brewing Company breaks the mold by infusing their artisan ales and lagers with the flavors and spices of South America’s Andean and Amazonian Regions. Try pairing them with their Peruvian cuisine.Try: Their award-winning Charapa Spiced Porter blends the flavors of Amazonian aji charapita peppers, annatto, Florida orange blossom honey and Amazonian cacao.

Location: 803 17th Avenue West, Bradenton; 941-747-1970

Point Ybel Brewing CompanyFt. MyersHighlights: Founded by a husband and wife homebrew team on a quest for the best beer in Ft. Myers, this small island brewery specializes in pale ales and IPAs with unique tropical flavors (think key limes, bird pepper, sea grapes and lychees). Live music Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.Try: Snookbite IPA. Bitter burnt orange, simcoe and mosaic hops, mango, lemon, citrus, earthy pine and tropical fruit notes give this beer its punch. Location: 16120 San Carlos Boulevard #4, Fort Myers; 239-603-6535

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By Janice Doyle

Mary and I stepped under a sign that read “U.S. Naval Support Base

Somewhere Vietnam” and suddenly looked overhead to see where the helicopters were. We could hear them plainly. Then we realized what we were hearing were the realistic sound effects of the Vietnam War experience, Patriots Point in Charleston, South Carolina.

Under the beautiful Ravenel Bridge, Patriot’s Point is home to several ways to experience military men and their surroundings. We started with the Vietnam exhibit where a boardwalk led us among sandbagged bunkers, helicopters we could climb into, a mess tent, a medical tent, a tower, a tank— and always the sounds of war. Anchored nearby are the USS Yorktown, the USS Laffey and the USS Clamagore, each ready for visitors. Patriots Point continues to grow. Fort Sumter tour boats embark here. Huge celebrations are held on patriotic holidays, with military reenactments and weapons demonstrations. All ages enjoy the freedom to explore.

My friend and I are both widows of Vietnam-era veterans. Her husband was a medic for the Marines for two tours in Vietnam; my husband was on a minesweeper off the coast of Vietnam. We agreed that it is a tour one should take to better understand the stories told by soldiers and sailors. Life on a military ship, the Vietnam ground experience,

a submarine tour—spend a few hours here to better understand. Although today’s carriers are much larger, the Yorktown is a manageable museum to see life aboard ship. Almost the entire ship is available for viewing, and below decks gives a great look at life at sea during World War II. The flight deck and hangar deck are filled with displays of planes from WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Also on display are the two space capsules recovered by the Yorktown—a Mercury 7 capsule and the Apollo 8 command module. And there are several museums onboard, including the Medal of Honor museum. Below decks you can see all the key parts of the ship. An elevator is available, and a restaurant on board means you don’t have to leave the area for lunch. Got grandkids along? They’d love the flight simulator. Next door are a destroyer and a submarine which make for more interesting tours. Covering the more recent military past is the unusual Cold War Memorial which remembers the decades of the cold war in the silent service. This period of military history loomed very large in Charleston when it was the main port for Polaris Missile submarines and the Naval Weapons Station. The docents at Patriots Point exhibits are veteran volunteers. We enjoyed our contact with each one. They will talk as much as you want them to, or just quietly stand with a fellow veteran who recalls times and places of his or her own.

As we stood looking at planes on the deck of the Yorktown, an older man nearby struck up a conversation. I said, “Were you on this ship?” He laughed and said, “Yes, and when I was on her, I did everything I could to get off. Now I make every opportunity to come back and spend time with her.” Patriots point is that kind of place. Visit www.patriotspoint.org.

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By Janice Doyle

Those of us “of a certain age” grew up with cowboys in our living rooms

via the TV. John Wayne was part of our common cultural literacy. Our country’s history was peppered with stories of cowboys, ranchers and Western settlers. Every major city out West now hosts a huge annual rodeo event, but here are some ways to enjoy cowboy culture for the next 12 months. Add them to your bucket list, follow them on social media and pull on some jeans and boots for a fun time.

July 15 – 26 Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has been named one of America’s Top 10 Summer Events to attend. It’s the Daddy of ‘em all (since 1897) and now lasts 10 days. It’s the world’s largest outdoor rodeo and Western celebration. Historic re-enactments, Old Frontier Village, living history areas, pony races, cowboy culture, rodeos, roasted buffalo meals, races, up-to-date demonstrations and horses—lots of horses. (cheyenne.org)

August 13 – 16 “Keepin’ It Cowboy” is the theme for the annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Western Music Rendezvous (13 – 16) in Lewistown, Montana. It’s a good reason to head to Big Sky Country. (lewistownevents.com)

September 25 – 26 Keep it Cowboy right here in Florida at the Florida Ranch Rodeo State Finals and Heritage Festival at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee. (rodeosusa.com/rodeos/florida)

October Oklahoma City is home to the Western Cowboy Museum, which covers every aspect of cowboy life and Western heritage. John Wayne features big here in painting and sculpture. There’s the TV show “Gunsmoke” display, and in the lobby is “The End of the Trail” sculpture. Much more: Remington bronzes, a Western town, display of blue coat army items, Western movie galleries and the large rodeo displays. Worth the trip! (nationalcowboymuseum.org)

November 12 – 14 The Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo is in Davie, Florida. This sanctioned rodeo event also features Western entertainment and top cowboy and cowgirl competition. December 3 – 12 Cowboy Christmas Shopping Event at the Las Vegas Convention Center. First things first, you have to look like a cowboy by getting some authentic gear—oh, and hang out with cowboys in the dancehalls, dude ranches and rodeos in Vegas. This sale features 400+ vendors selling boots to bedroom furniture and everything cowboy in between. (Free admission.) (nfrexperience.com)

January 25 – 30 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada celebrates ranching and the rural West. Thousands come to share the lifestyle as well as the poetry, music and stories of the cowboy and Western lifestyle. Learn traditional skills, dance the two-step, enjoy the Western Folklife Center. (westernfolklife.org/events)

Here in Florida, Jan. 24 – 30 is the Great Florida Cattle Drive—500 head of cattle. 50 miles, lots of wagons. Eat your meals from the chuck wagon as you help deliver the herd home to the Silver Silver Spurs Arena and Rodeo Grounds in Kenansville. Be a part or be an observer along the way. (floridacattlemen.org)

February Go West to Los Angeles and see the Gene Autry Museum near Griffith Park. Large and fun to visit. Gun collection, saddles to clothing displays, paintings, sculptures, Western/native artifacts. Great photo ops to make you look like you’re in the cowboy movies! Big permanent exhibit dedicated to the Westerns in music, TV and film. (Seniors under $10 admission.) (geneautry.com/museum)

March Visit Westgate River Ranch just east of Lake Wales, Florida, where relaxing is every day and every Saturday night is rodeo night. (westgatedestinations.com/florida/lake-wales)

April Take a dude ranch vacation in the Hill Country of Bandera County, Texas, the self-proclaimed Cowboy Capital of the World. Horseback riding, trail rides, chuckwagon meals and honkytonk music. Pick from many lodging options to suit your cowboy needs. (banderacowboycapital.com)

May Traveling in the Midwest? Visit John Wayne’s birthplace in Winterset, Iowa. An impressive collection of memorabilia from his movies that over a million people have visited. (johnwaynebirthplace.museum)

June Cowboy Church—finish your cowboy year by finding a cowboy church while you’re traveling. Several groups provide websites—AFCC, for example (American Fellowship of Cowboy Churches). Put on your jeans and boots and head on in for worship. (americanfcc.org)

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Summer is here, which means it’s time to grill up burgers that demand

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Take Your Burger South of the Border: Bring smoky heat to your meat with chipotle chili pepper, then top

with Mexican cheese for a quick and easy weeknight burger.

Go Greek: Opt for chicken instead of beef and season with garlic, oregano and lemon pepper, then top with feta, tomato, cucumber, red onion and a tangy Greek yogurt sauce.

Go Tropical: Season ground turkey with a sweet-smoky Molasses Bacon seasoning and top with a pineapple aioli, perfect for a hot summer cookout.

Try an Argentine Twist: Argentinians typically serve grilled meats with Chimichurri, a bright green sauce made from chopped fresh parsley, garlic and olive oil. Serve as a condiment for grilled burgers.

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An “old geezer” who had been

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Masterpieces Performed With Passion

The Florida Orchestra’s season just wrapped up in May, but the

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Handel’s Messiah (Dec. 4 – 6): Hallelujah, it’s the perfect way to start the holiday season! Features the Master Chorale.

Brahms: A German Requiem (March 12 – 13): Also featuring principal English horn Jeffrey Stephenson in MacMillian’s The World’s Ransoming.

The Firebird Suite (April 15 – 17): This dynamic concert showcases Concertmaster Jeffrey Multer playing Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3, along with Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Faure’s Dolly Suite and the incendiary Stravinsky’s Firebird.

Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony (April 29 – May 1): It originally was composed to honor Napoleon, but an angry Beethoven scratched that out when Napoleon declared himself emperor in 1804.

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Rick will receive a $500 prize for himself and a $500 donation to a charity of his choice. Rick says, “I will always remember the happy days of this show. Thanks for the memories and thanks to Bright House for making it possible.” To learn more, visit brighthouse.com/senior-idol.html or tune in to Bright House Networks Local On Demand Channel 999 under Entertainment/Senior Idol to view the show in its entirety through July 20, 2015.

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