Mature Lifestyles - Southwest June 2011 edition

VOLUME 22, NUMBER 6 SOUTHWEST JUNE 2011

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BY JANICE DOYLE

Dear Readers,

Its true: Osama bin Laden is dead. On May 2 a Navy SEAL team appeared out of nowhere in Pakistan and did what they had trained to do. My husband and I visited the Nation-al Navy UDT-SEAL Museum across the state in Ft. Pierce in mid-May. We who are older still like real-life heroes, and the SEAL team holds our fascination in that regard this summer. People from around the world are sending thank you letters and cards to the Museum. We love to honor real heroism and bemoan the fact that so much attention is taken by fantasy heroes. Several years ago I discovered the treasury of history that is in Spring-field, Illinois. Theres the Abraham Lincoln Museum and Library, an incredible Illinois State Museum and numerous other history venues of interest. I determined that I would take each of my seven grandchildren there on a trip alone after they turned eight years old to introduce them to our sixteenth president. In early May this year I took the second grandchild on that trip. Eight-year-old Jake looked forward to it. He had read books about Lincoln and knew he would have my undivided attention for three days. He also knew he got to choose anywhere he wanted to eat and could order whatever he wanted. Plus, we would stay in a hotel where there was a heated swimming pool. The first grandson I took got very involved with Civil War history on his trip. Jakes trip will be remembered for the real-live heroes he met besides learning about Lincoln.

I planned to use the three hours of car time from his home in Columbia, Missouri, to Springfield, to help Jake learn the continents as well as to memorize all 66 books of the Old and New Testaments. He was also our map reader and manned the GPS. Well, many times he played with it at one point he discovered we were actually 232 miles from the closest Waffle House! No waffles today, Grandma. In Springfield, we toured Lincolns tomb and then we went to see the towns WWII Memorial, Korean War Memorial and Vietnam Memorial. The WWII Memorial is centered by a huge white globe with stainless steel markers at the sites of major battles. An aging veteran stood on the Pacific Ocean side of the globe, pointing with his cane and talking to his son about the battles he had been inGuadalcanal, Iwo Jima and more. Jake and I sat down nearby and I told him what he was seeingthe globe, the continents, the battle markers, the veteran who had been there. When the veteran saw us, I asked if I could take his picture with my grandson. Fifteen minutes and a history lesson later, Jake knew stories of ships and guns and landings. Hed also worn Mr. Andersons WWII Veteran cap.

Three days later, I took Jake to Sheas Gas Station and Museum. It turned out owner Bill Shea went ashore on D-Day on Utah Beach, his entire units first day in combat after two years of training. He was also at the liberation of Paris, the Battle of the Bulge and crossed with his unit into Germany for the final push. I never suffered so much as a scratch, but I was there, Bill said. After the war the contentment and peace of running his now-famous gas station along old Route 66 satisfied him for the rest of his working life. Now in his 90s, he and his son run the family museum which is filled with memorabilia from simpler times along the highway as well as military items including the wool uniform of his WWII duty. On our return trip, Jake did indeed finish memorizing all 66 books of the Bible, and he proved he knew the names of the continents. At home he was himself a hero for a

few minutes be-cause hed taken a trip the other three boys hadnt been on. Then they wandered away, we got out the globe and Jake explained to his dad in eight-year-old fashion the meaning of World War II and what he knew

about two of the heroes of that war. When he thinks of himself as a hero, I hope Jake realizes that deeper than everything else lies the core of a hero, and its not about super powers. Its what the heroes of WWII showed him: Being a hero simply involves doing the best you can no matter the cost. And, yes, Jake, sometimes its possible to be more than 50 miles from a McDonalds and still survive!

Grandmas Big Adventure: Showing Jake That Heroes Are Alive and Well and Living Among Us

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How to Live ForeverBY JANICE DOYLE

If you could take a pill and live 500 more years, would you do it? Award-winning photojournalist Mark Wexler answers the question the way many of us would: It depends on what day you ask me the question. In producing and directing his new documentary How To Live Forever, Wexler found that when he asked people that question, answers divided almost exactly down the middle. About fty percent said they wouldnt take it for sure and the other half said they would. When the documentary opens in Tampa in June, viewers will discover Wexler on a worldwide trek to investigate what it means to grow old and what it could mean to live forever. Where would a person nd answers? And what difference could the answers make? His search began when he turned 50 and his mother died of Alzheimers about the time he received his AARP carda double harbinger of a new stage of life. He says, For baby Boomers like myself, I wanted to see what the new chapter would look like.

Health and Fitness His search took him around the world. Willard Scott says the 100,000+ centenarians, many of whom he introduces on TV, have that makeup in them where they are resiliantthey dont look back. Among Wexlers interviews were two polar opposites healthwise. First

was Jack LaLane, the tness and health guru, who told Wexler to walk while punching the ceiling and gave him carrot juice to drink. In England there was irascible Buster Martin, who at 101 was still washing vans at his plumbing company and training for the next marathon. He smoked and drank beer every day. Both men died after their interviews with Wexler, proving thatat least so far and regardless of our lifestylewe cant live forever. Ageless Diva Suzanne Somers proclaims the bene ts of bioidentical hormone replacement to rebuild from the inside after age 60. Thanks to her routine of 60 pills a day plus ex-ercise, Somers claims to have beaten what she calls the Seven Dwarfs of Menopause: Itchy, Bitchy, Sleepy,

Sweaty, Bloated, Forgetful and All Dried Up. Biogerontolo-gist Dr. Aubrey deGrey, told Wexler that aging is a repair and maintenance problem, like any other compli-cated machine. Although the aging process will not be eliminated, he said, rejuvena-tion therapies

to restore the body will be available within 10 years. Nutrition? Wexler tries a calorie restriction diet meal as well as a world class hot dog and fries at the beach with a Los Angeles food critic. Would either way matter?

Life extensions Wexler asked: Can we extend life? Should we extend life? Could Cryonics be the answer, Wexler wondered as he visited AL-COR in Scottsdale, Arizona. Cryonics is the speculative technology seeking to preserve human life in a state

that will be treatable by future medicine. He learned, however, that right now the science is not there to restore the body so it could even receive new medical treatments. Wexler found a neurobic circuit train-ing facility which uses computer games to train the brain to stay cognitively t for life. Madan Kataria had a laughter yoga group, believing that laughter extends life. Even Phyllis Diller talked to him about laughter and health. A writer and philosopher named Pico Iyer came alongside Wexler to ground his thinking: Everybodys jumping on the bandwagon of extended life without looking at the shadowy side, the results of long life.

Does long life mean a ful lled life? There was Robert Young who travels the world tracking down the oldest people for Guinness Book of World Records. He said hes found that the oldest people are realistic and make the most of their lives. Okinawa is a hot spot for long life where Shinei Miyagi, 94, explained that longevity means you are healthy and active until the day of death, then you die peacefully and quickly whereas long life means long years whether healthy or not. In America, Wexler found Tyrus Wong, 98, who spends his days ying elaborate kites on the beach. I have a sense of humor, I dont hold grudges and I take the good with the bad. A 95-year-old heart surgeon said he still does surgeries because his

body still responds to the chal-lenge. And a quirky 94-year-old Japanese man told Wexler about his life creating senior porn. On the spiritual side, Loma Linda, California, is also a hot spot for long life. Its home to many Seventh-day Adventists who believe the body is the temple of God. Adventists live out their teachings by not eating meat and keeping the Sabbath as a day of rest.

What does it all mean? Pico Iyer concluded: Craving a long life is not narcissistic but short-sighted, like a child who wants to stay up past his bedtime. Hes whining and miserable . . . Its a matter of accepting limitations. Death, he said, makes sense of what has come before. Not to think of it that way distorts everything. Wexler told me he started the lm wanting to learn how to have a longer life. What he realized is that results may vary from person to person as the add-on to the title states. He learned that its more whats going on in your brain, what you picture aging to be and how you manifest that in your life. He said, I realized its not about length of life but about living in the moment. What youre eating may be important, but not as important. So, what does the new chapter look like for boomers? Wexler said, We may not live forever but at least we can live well. How To Live Forever opens in late June. Details at howtoliveforever.com.

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Veterans CornerD-Day Memorial: Remembering

Valor, Fidelity and SacrificePHOTOS AND STORY BY DAVID LALMOND

I have full confidence in your cour-age, devotion to duty and skill in tactic. We will accept nothing less than full victory. Good luck! And let us all beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertak-ing. General Dwight D. Eisenhower

D-Day was the climactic engage-ment of WWII in Europe. Operation Overlords epic scope remains unprecedented. On June 6, 1944, an Allied Expeditionary Force representing 12 nations launched more than 5,000 boats and ships, 11,000 aircraft, 28,000 aerial sorties and landed 150,000 ground troops. The D-Day Memorial is located in Bedford, Virginia (between Roanoke and Lynchburg). Bedford, with a population of about 3,200 in 1944, was chosen because the town suffered the highest per capita D-Day losses in the nationnineteen Bedford citizen soldiers died that day. Plaques at the memorial list the names of every one of the 4,413 Allied soldiers who died in the invasion.

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The faces of soldiers climb-ing over the cliffs to victory or death give a glimpse into the emotions that dayteamwork, agony and even death. One soldier reaches down to help a buddy who has already been shot. Another soldier victoriously tops the wall, gun in hand, to con-tinue the fight which would bring an end to the Nazi regime months later.

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Do Age Differences Matter?BY DR. TERRI ORBUCH, SeniorPeopleMeet.coms Love and Relationship Expert

History has long shown a theme of older men going after younger women. But with recent celebrity couples setting the trend in 2011, it now appears perfectly acceptable for an older woman to date a younger man. Outside Hollywood, it looks as if the reaction is quite similar. According to a recent survey by SeniorPeopleMeet.com, Match.coms online dating site for those over fifty, 94 percent of women are itching to date a younger man.

The results are unmistakably clear: as we get older, age differences between partners matter less and less. This makes sense because as long as both partners are adults, it becomes clear that the emotional and psychological compatibility between two partners is essential for the health and happiness of the relationship. Indeed, the crucial question to ask is whether two partners are compatible in terms of beliefs, values, life views and goals. Dating someone outside of your age group can sometimes be related to a need of one or both partners. For example, the younger man may be searching for a mother figure or for someone who is socially or financially superior to him. On the other hand, a cougar woman may be afraid of getting older, feel more youthful than her actual age, or want to retain her childlike qualities and view of life. SeniorPeopleMeet.

coms survey found that half the wom-en eager to date a younger man said they were motivated to do so because they felt younger than their biological age, citing that it felt natural for them to be with someone younger. Another 27 percent of women said they would like to date a younger man because they have more energy and are more open to new ideas and experiences. Nonetheless, given a large age differ-ence, when older women date younger men, they may experience major obstacles down the line unless they handle or discuss them right up front in the relationship. Should you choose to move forward with an older woman or younger man, here are some tips to starting your relationship off right:

1. Discuss the future, not just the present. If this relationship is long-term, one of the biggest obstacles that can arise is that he wants children or a family down the road and you are past that point in your life. Other future topics to talk about are retirement goals.

2. Set clear expectations. Share your expectations; realistic expectations on both partners parts result in less frustration and disappointment.

3. Focus on what you can change. Although it is becoming more common and more acceptable to date outside of your age peer group, family members and friends may disapprove. Bear in mind that you cant change anyones behavior or opinion. Focus on the positives in your relationship and dont take the comments to heartthey usually say a lot more about the person who is thinking or saying them, than you.

Keep in mind, these are questions and concerns that everyone needs to consider when they enter a committed romantic relationship. So if you find that the two of you are compatible on many fronts and can discuss the issues above, tell Demi, Mariah and Madonna to move overand go for it!

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Retirement LivingThe Cupid in Your Computer

When it comes to dating, the internet has broadened and wid-ened the playing field and deepened the pool, says Dr. Joy Browne, author of Dating For Dummies, 3rd Edition. Some of her rulesfor online dating include the following: Provide only a cell phone number. When you are connecting online, its best to keep in mind that any person who finds you on the web is a stranger. So dont give out your home phone number, which someone could use to track your address. Giving out only your cell phone number also offers the protection of caller ID, an off switch and mobility. It allows you to be anywhere without anyone knowing where you are. In the worst-case scenario, you can always get rid of the phone if you need to.

Date within a 25-mile radius. Browne warns that long-distance relationships are initially thrilling but soon become poisonous because theyre often more fantasy than reality.

Have people met other people on trips? Yes, but leave that hap-

penstance. When youre investing in the specific

intent to find somebody, be reasonable and sensible and play the odds.

Find somebody who is in your zip code if possible,

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that you can actually get to know each other without the constraints that a long-distance relationship places on things, she suggests. Dealing with someone who is GU (geographically undesirable) is an avoidable hassle.

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One in four Ameri-cans will become a caregiver at some time in their lives, and with the rising number of baby boomers reaching age 65, caring for a loved one can become a tedious and overwhelming task. Two-thirds of caregiv-ers are employed full or part-time. Others are spouses of loved ones that are with them 24 hours a day. The need to care for the caregiver is perhaps one of the most critical lessons one will learn when becoming a caregiver. Senior Friendship Centers Adult Day Services program (The Living Room) enables individuals to come to a safe, secure and comfortable environment with trained hands that have knowledge of dementia and Alzheimers disease. Adult Day Services can provide the caregiver with needed breaks during the week and provide their loved one with peer socialization and stimulating activities that may help with independence, lessening the need for a nursing home. Beginning in June, Senior Friendship Centers will provide an Education and Training Group at its administrative offices located at 5272 Summerlin Commons Way, Suite

604 on the first Tuesday of every month. The first session will be held on Tuesday, June 7 at 2:30 p.m. The program is free of charge and serves as an informational resource to learn more about cognitive dis-eases and memory disorders. Monica Dunkley, R.N. B.C. from Lee Memo-rial Hospital will provide helpful hints about things caregivers can do to help make their lives a little easier. Caregivers who do not have their loved one currently enrolled in an Adult Day Services program can contact Lisa Gates, Adult Day Services Director at (239) 275-1881 to make arrangements for their loved ones to be cared for while attending the meeting. Additional information can be given by calling Lisa Gates at (239) 275-1881.

Remembering Brother William GeenenIt is with great sadness that Senior Friendship Centers announces the passing of its founder, Brother William J. Geenen, CSC, on Saturday,May 14, in Sarasota. Brother William Geenen, proved that one personwith the help of a lot of caring people working togethercan change the world, improving the quality of life and health for thousands of older adults along the Gulf Coast of Florida.

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Aging is a fact, but how you ex-perience it is your choice. Julia Valentine, author of Joy Compass: How to Make Your Retirement the Treasure of Your Life, offers 9 Re-tirement Truths that will help ensure retirement is the treasure of your life:

Truth #1: Aging brings wisdom, not decline. It has been said that what you think about, you bring about. Telling yourself you are going to flourish in retirement can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. At the very least, you might take slightly better care of yourself and, in turn, find your way into the virtuous circle of feeling better emotionally and physically,

doing more interesting things and ultimately enjoying yourself more.

Truth #2: Age is just a number. Chronological age is the number. of candles on your birthday cake, while psychological age is your perception of how vital and vibrant you feel. Since the latter is a subjectively experienced age, you have a great deal of latitude in constructing beliefs that will either help you or limit your ability to flourish after 50. Construct wisely.

Truth #3: Creativity helps design your lifestyle. Discovering and exploring your everyday creativity is going to make a difference between boredom and the pure joy of being alive. Everyday creativity is invoked when the object of your creative efforts is your own life. It fosters flexibility and resource-fulness, helping you choose new pursuits, evolve with the changing times and design a satisfying lifestyle.

Truth #4: Fulfilling true needs is essential. Knowing what you want and, more importantly, what you need for psychological health is difficult but critical. You cannot be happy without it.

Truth #5: Know your motivation. Understanding your own inten-tions and desired result of any deci-sion or activity will result in clarity, less frustration, more of what you want, and less guilt about foregoing what doesnt meet your needs.

Truth #6: Fail to plan, plan to fail. A successful, happy retirement is impossible without planning based on self-examination. Beyond financial planning, it is imperative to take time to figure out what lifestyle needs must be fulfilled to make you happy, and then find specific ways to ensure those needs can be met.

Truth #7: Evolution trumps fear. Change or evolution of life is an inevitability that should be embraced, not feared, as with change comes new learning and growth experiences - new opportunities and ways to contribute, to be significant for yourself and for the people around you.

Truth #8: Joy requires harmony. A joyful life can be achieved if your lifes needs and direction are aligned with your inner resources, like attitude, abilities, talents, skills, experience and personality traits.

Truth #9: Quality of life requires more than money. It is easy to mistake comfort for quality of life. An astonishing quality of life encompasses both material comfort and joy. So, identify and understand your emotional needs and actively work to meet them and the second half of your life will be even better than the first.

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Social Securitys Online Services: So Easy Even Kirk Could Do ItCyberspace: the final frontier. These are the voy-ages of George Takei and Patty Duke. Their mission: to seek out baby boom-ers and people of all ages and tell them to Boldly Go to www.socialsecurity.gov. Entertainment icons George Takei and Patty Duke have teamed up to tell Americans to Boldly Go to www.socialsecurity.gov to apply for retirement, disability, Medicare and so much more. The two celebrities are joining forces in a new campaign to help the Social Security Administra-tion promote its online services as an easy and secure way for people to do business with the agency. Social Security has a great website and the top-rated online services

in the U.S., said Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security. We now have a fun new way to get the word out. Boldly Go to www.socialsecurity.gov to plan for your retirement and to apply online so that

you too may live long and prosper. Social Securitys online services are a lifeline for the agency in a time of fast growing workloads as baby boomers begin retiring in record numbers and millions more need Social Securitys services due to the economic downturn. To learn more about Social Securitys online services and to view the new George Takei and Patty Duke public service announcements, Boldly Go to www.socialsecurity.gov.


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10 Destined per-forms variety and dance music, 5 9 p.m.

11National Marina Day, 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Free admission. Visit with leaders in the marine industry, take tours of the Yacht Basin, enjoy water recreation activities, shop and dine!

17 The Doo-Wop Crew performs variety and dance music, 5 9 p.m., Center Stage.22 Country Line Dance Lessons, $3/person, 7 9 p.m., Center Court.Fishermens Village is on the waterfront in Punta Gorda. Call (941) 575-3007 for details.

10 Bingo at the Cultural Center 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.

13 Free blood pressure check at the Cultur-al Center, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

15 Vietnam Brother-hood Meeting, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

22 Stamp Corner; 9 a.m. 10 a.m.29 Happy Travelers Day Trip to Seminole Hard Rock Casino, Tampa. Call for details.

All shows at Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte. Tickets, times and info: (941) 625-4175.

14 Flag Day Celebra-tion, 1 3 p.m. at the Military Heritage Museum at Fishermens Village. 1-800-639-0020.

19 Fathers Day Yoga for Men. If youve ever complained of a sore lower back, tight ham-strings or stiff shoulders, or find it hard to relax, this special Fathers Day class is for you. This free class is for men only: no prerequisites, no other requirements! 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at The Yoga Sanctuary, 112 Sullivan Street, Punta Gorda. (941) 505-9642.

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Annual Wildlife/Animal Awareness Expo June 4. 10 a.m. 3 p.m. Visit with organizations throughout Fishermens Village dedicated to education and the care of wildlife and domestic animals. Free admission. Call (941) 575-3067 for more info.

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Symphonic Fireworks Con-cert. July 4 from at 6 p.m. Celebrate the American Spirit with a

night of patriotic music, dazzling fi reworks, food and fun. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Admission for adults: $35; children under 18: $15. Buffet of hot dogs and hamburgers with side dishes and drink will be available for $10 for adults and $7 for children.

75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda. Call (941) 205-9743 for tickets.

Fishermens Village Annual July 4th Celebration. July 4, 5 to 9 p.m. Annual Freedom Swim, Live music, restaurant

specials. Viewing of annual fi reworks display over Charlotte Harbor begins at 9 p.m. Free. 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Center

Court, Punta Gorda. Call (941) 639-8721 for more information.

Helping Hands R.S.V.P. (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program): (941) 613-2299.

Meals on Wheels/Friendship Cafe Dining Sites: (941) 255-0723. Elder Helpline of Southwest Florida: 1-800-398-4233.

Senior Centers and Resources Senior Friendship Centers: (941) 255-0723 or friendshipcenters.org.

Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida: (239) 652-6901 or aaaswfl .org. O.C.E.A.N. (Our Charlotte Elder Affairs Network): (941) 235-4500 or ocean-fl .org.

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Join us for the 3rd annual Fun Fest and Jamboree, June 30, 2011 at the Strawberry Festival Grounds in Plant City. This event will bring all the great things that our Fun Fests are known for, plus more!

Free Admission! Free Parking! Over 80 Senior Friendly exhibitors will provide informa-tion on services and programs in the area. Free Health Screenings will include bone den-sity, glucose, blood pressure, ear video otoscope checks, and free memory checks provided by the Alzheimers Association. Im-portant health seminars will also be going on throughout the day. Free coffee and goodies will be available, as well as $1,000s in giveawaysincluding two round trip tickets to Biloxi for a two night stay

at the Beau Rivage resort and casino! Enjoy a delicious Senior Friendly lunch provided by Mr. Bills Fine Din-ing for only $3.50. Entertainment will include the popular Denise Looney, the DJ with a Twist, Fritzy the One Man Circus,

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Of course, there will be free Bingo, a fun sports area with putting green and corn hole toss for prizes. Come on out...bring a friend and enjoy the day inside the air conditioned Strawberry Festival Expo building located off Reynolds St. in Plant City. Doors open at 9 a.m., and close at 2 p.m. Call (813) 653-1988 for information. Call (813) 752-9194 for directions.See you there!

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Grilled Cheese Grows UpThink your tastebuds have out-grown the grilled cheese sand-wich? Think again. This childhood favorite has evolved into something quite sophisticated, and it is perfect for June, National Dairy Month. Cheese expert and James Beard award-winner Laura Werlin recently released her second book dedicated to the ultimate comfort food sandwich. Grilled Cheese, Please! 50 Scrump-tiously Cheesy Recipes takes this clas-sic sandwich to new culinary heights. Its all about using the best ingre-dients possible, says Werlin. Its so easy to gussy up your sandwich with exotic bread and a high-quality cheese, so why not do it? Try buttery breads, like croissants or brioche, or a loaf stuffed with olives or walnuts. Look for cheeses that melt well but still deliver great flavor. Werlin takes great care with those in-gredients, perfecting her grilled cheese method with a series of simple tips:

Grate-ful cheese: Grated cheese melts faster and more evenly than sliced cheesethe grating ensures the perfect melt before the sandwich burns.

Buttered-up bread: Use salted butter for the best flavor, and butter the bread, not the pan. Thinly sliced bread and soft butter work best.

Low and slow: Dont rush the cook-ing process. Grill sandwiches slowly over medium heat; carefully watch for maximum melt and crispy bread.

Cover and cook: Cover the sand-wich during the cooking process to lock in the heat. This will help the cheese melt faster and more evenly.

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Cover and cook on preheated, nonstick griddle 2 minutes, until under-sides are darkened and crisp. Turn the sandwiches, pressing each one firmly with a spatula to flatten slightly. Repeat cooking process. Remove the cover, turn the sandwiches once more and press firmly with the spatula once again. Cook for 1 minute, or until the cheese has melted completely. (You might have to peek inside to make sure.) Remove from the pan and let cool 5 minutes. Cut in half and serve.

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Boneing Up on Vitamin DAs children, we were told that we needed to drink our milk. Dairy products like milk are good sources of nutrients essential to bone health. Making us drink our milk was moms way of helping us build strong bones so we would be healthier and stronger as we grew. However, milk is not the only option when it comes to building a strong frame. And, as we age, our bones weaken and begin to thin, so maintaining bone density through nutrient-rich food can be one of your best lines of defense. Foods rich in calcium and vitamin D are important at every stage in life, says Steven Nadler, M.D., orthopaedic surgeon at The Center for Bone and Joint Disease in Hudson, Fla. Calcium supports your bones, while vitamin D enhances the absorption of calcium and improves bone growth. When were younger, these nutrients help our bones build mass and save up for the future. But even as we age and our bones stop building, calcium and vitamin D slow the progression of bone loss.

Got Dairy? While milk is defi-nitely the superstar of dairy products, it is not the only dairy option beneficial to bone health. One cup of yogurt, for example, can contain as much calcium as an 8-ounce glass of milk and is packed with vitamin D. Light or fat-free versions offer the same bone ben-efits but without the extra fat. One and a half ounces of cheese can have over 30 percent of your recom-mended daily value of calcium. But its often high in fat, so watch how much you consume.

For those who are lactose intolerant or follow a Vegan diet, calcium-fortified soy milk products are a good alternative to dairy. Many brands provide the same levels of calcium, as well as a boost in protein that is also important to bone health. Certain fish like salmon and tuna also offer a host of bone-healthy nutrients. You can get more than 100 percent of your daily recommended vitamin D from a 3-ounce piece of salmon, and about 40 percent of your daily dose from 3 ounces of canned tuna. A 3-ounce can of sardines offers up to 35 percent of your daily value. Try sauting them in olive oil and adding them to a salad for a lighter flavor. Collard and turnip greens contain about 25 percent of daily calcium needed in one cooked cup. Spinach is also another veggie high in calcium.

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Dont Let Knee Pain Sideline Your GameBY DR. JOSEPH MARKENSON

Golf enthusiasts watching The Players Championship at Sawgrass undoubtedly feel the urge to play a few rounds. However, whether youre a professional or amateur player, you may find yourself sidelined due to knee pain, the second most common injury in the sport. Weve witnessed the result in recent years as some of the worlds best golfers have sustained knee injuries that have kept them out of competition for extended periods of time. To potentially avoid this, you should be aware of how to maintain healthy knees so you can con-tinue to play the game as you choose.

But how do you know if knee pain is caused by overworked joints or something more chronic such as knee osteoarthritis (OA)?

Knee joint pain can be related to overusecharacterized by pain around the front or sides of the knee joint. Ultimately, you have a one in two lifetime risk of developing knee OA symptoms. The excess wear and tear that golf places on the knee joints may result in OA of the knee, a condition in which our knees natural lubricant starts to break down. Over time, as joint fluid continues to break down, cartilage wears away and bones may even start to rub against each other, causing increased pain and swelling.

OA of the knee can limit move-ment and restrict you from doing what you enjoy most, like golf. While there isnt one standard treat-ment for knee OA, I tend to tell my patients to maintain an active lifestyle and stay within their ideal weight range. (Losing even 10 pounds can help ease the pressure on knee joints.) Exercise is an important tool in treating OA; participating in aerobic exercise and strength/flexibility train-ing can improve your health and may help minimize your OA symptoms. You should always consult a physi-cian before beginning any exercise program. If you are not getting enough pain relief from exercise or over-the-counter treatments, there is more you can do to help manage your knee pain and restore movement. Various treatments exist, includ-ing oral or topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Guidelines from a range of respected medical organizations suggest that

topical NSAIDs offer potentially significant gastrointestinal safety benefits for certain patients. Regardless of age, skill level or gender, everyone who loves golfespecially in Florida, where you can enjoy it year-roundis eager to return to the sport. Knee function has always played an integral role in the game of golf. The fundamental concept of a golf swing is the transfer of weight from your back foot to the front, supported mainly by the knees. If you think youre suffering from knee OA, take heart: the condition can make certain physical activity painful, but it wont necessarily keep you off the golf course. A treatment plan that includes exercise can help ease the pain, restore knee function, and help you live a full and active life. Dr. Joseph Markenson is an at-tending physician at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City and professor of clinical medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College.

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Classes forSummer

A few of the classes offered at the Lake Kennedy Senior Centerin Cape Coral:

Mondays: Act It Out at 1 p.m. Guys and Dolls Dance classat 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Mondays and Thursdays: Yoga with Eileen Coppolaat 2:30 p.m.

Tuesdays: Dancing with Erichat 7 p.m.Wednesdays: Natural Golfat 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Simply Fit with Sandy at 8 a.m. Wii Workshops by appointment.Costs for classes vary. Please call (239) 574-0575 for information.


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As a nation, improved longev-ity is a reality. Enhanced medi-cal care, better diet and exercise, and less invasive medical technology are adding years to our lives. Living longer is a blessing but can pro-pose significant financial worries. Here are the main reasons to consider protecting yourself by investing in Long-Term Care insurance.

1. The odds are in your favor that you will need it. According to U.S. pub-lished statistics on LTC, one in two peo-ple will need some form of assistance as they age. 70 percent of those who are now 65 or older can be expected to need Long-Term Care. Half the people 85 or older are expected to develop some sort of dementia or Alzheimers.

2. The cost of care is steadily ris-ing. Expenses connected with this care whether in a nursing facility, assisted living facility or at home can be more than $100,000 per year depending on the care you need.

3. Family members cannot be counted on. Family sizes are shrinking. People are having fewer children. And even when the family is able to assist, there are many times that they are not quali ed to provide the care.

4. Self-insuring is not a reasonable op-tion. It sounds good and thinking it can make you feel better, but the fact is, very few families have $300,000 $500,000 set aside for this purpose. According

to some recently published surveys, savings accounts are rare and substantial savings are even more scarce.

5. The government will be trim-ming bene ts, not enhancing them. There is a small amount of assistance in Medicare for the rst 100 days depending on the circumstances of your need. This assistance is currently being scrutinized for a reduction. The Medicaid program is even more fragile.

The Long-Term Care plans being offered today have many options and innovative bene t parameters to help put together an affordable policy to offset these nancial woes. But of course, you must act before a health problem arises. It is much less expensive to seek this protection before poor health makes it dif cult or impossible to purchase this type of protection. You will never save money by waiting until you are older, even though you will pay premiums longer statistically before you need the bene t. And the healthier you are the less you will have to pay for premiums. Be smart, plan ahead.

Rosemarie Hurley, President of Senior Insurance Solutions, has worked in the senior healthcare market for over 20 years. She is a Certi ed Senior Advisor and has been a Long-Term Care Insurance Specialist for more than 17 years. She is the Past President of Health Underwriters, a Past President of the Rotary Club of Estero, Member of the Bonita and Estero Chambers of Commerce, and a graduate of Toastmasters Internation-al. She represents all of the nest insurance companies in the industry. Can be reached at (239) 274-6678 in Estero, or at her website: www.longtermcareinsurance-online.com.

Happy Fathers Day!June 19


BY CHUCK AND DENA BINGHAM

OK. Youve taken the grandkids to see Mickey and Minnie often enough to know the routine: Stand in line for 45 minutes for a five-minute ride; someone elses crying grandkid just spilled a sticky concoction on your new izod shirt and the line for a $9 sandwich is twenty people deep. By late afternoon a whole theme park full of cranky three-year-olds are pitching a t because theyre tired. You take two more Tylenol and head for the exit with your own grandkids in tow. Ah, but wait. You are parked on the other side of a lake that now looks endless and there are three thousand people in front of you waiting for the same ferry boat. This time do something for you

About an hour north of the Jack-sonville airport is a quiet, laid-back hideaway just waiting for you. Take the St. Simons Island exit off of I-95 and head for the Atlantic Ocean (about ten miles). Once you cross the cause-way to St. Simons Island you can feel the stress melting away. You wont nd Ferris wheels, or tea cup rides, or 6-foot-tall rodents with big ears. What you will nd is an upscale residential island that doesnt mind sharing its seclusion with savvy, well-heeled vacationers. The grand old oak trees drip with Spanish moss as you make your way to the stately King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort. Upon arrival the atten-tive staff quickly

reacquaints you with Southern hos-pitality. Built in 1935, the resort was originally a dance club for well-to-do Northerners. It has consistently been upgraded to meet todays discerning travelers tastes. Accommodations range from Oceanside Villas to private cottages to king-bedded rooms. Outstanding cuisine is a hallmark of the resort and is not to be missed. Venturing into other parts of town reveals an additional bounty of local dining pleasures. Kick back at George

Stewarts Saltwater Cowboy for great pub fare. Or, if youre in the mood for ner dining, try Halyards where Chef Dave Snyder prepares an exquisite tuna tartare. Lunch at Palmers Village Caf is a must as Chef John Belechak prepares the best Southern dishes with locally grown produce. For a truly unique ex-perience, take the Lady Jane shrimping trawler into the shallows of the Atlantic marshes for a rst-hand look at how

modern shrimping is accomplished. The tour comes complete with a marine biologist who explains in detail the ecosystem of the region and its importance to the local economy. To enjoy the laidback pace of the island, why not rent bicycles at Ocean Motion right outside the entrance to King and Prince Resort. A leisurely 10-minute ride gets you to the heart of town. For the truly adventurous, the island boasts 18 miles of paved bicycle paths.

If youd rather let someone else navigate, try the Lighthouse Trolley which takes you (free) from the north end, where youll nd the championship King and Prince Golf Course, to the south end, where youll ndyou guessed itthe Lighthouse. Go in the lighthouse museum to hear about the great historical importance of this region.

There is so much, or so little, to do herethe choice is yours. If there is one drawback to this hidden treasure, its this: you may not want to leave To learn more, contact The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort at (912) 638-3631 and kingandprince.com, or visit the St. Simons Island visitors guide at explorestsimonsisland.com.

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Senior Games Return To Kissimmee!This summer, competitions promot-ing healthy lifestyles for men and women ages 50 and older will be held in the Kissimmee/St. Cloud, Septem-ber 10 17. This will mark the 17th time Osceola County will host the Senior Games competition. Winners will move on to compete at the Florida State Senior Games Championship held in December in Polk County, and may then qualify to advance to the National competition.

Activities include favorites such as archery, billiards, swimming, basket-ball shooting, bowling, horseshoes, track and field, shuffleboard, golf, cycling, race walking, 5k run, pickle ball, table tennis, tennis, mah jongg, cribbage, bridge and Texas Holdem. One of the new offerings is corn hole! For more info, or to request a regis-tration booklet, please contact the City of Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Athletics division at (407) 518-2504.


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Whose Body Is This?BY ANN G. THOMAS

Someone stole my body. It must have happened when I wasnt paying attention, because not only is my body missing, but it was replaced by another of inferior quality. This is a difficult adjustment since the replace-ment body is old, and from day to day I have no idea what to expect. Does an ache or pain signal a problem or is that simply how an old body feels?

For example, vision became a problem when the phone company reduced the print size in phonebooks. I called to complain. The customer service person actually denied they had done such a thing. I tried arguing, but finally gave up and bought a pair of glasses, thinking this would resolve my vision problems. However, that same night I noticed a ring around the moon, the type of ring I always heard referred to as a fairy ring. Some nights later I was out with my daughter and noticed that each streetlight had a similar ring. I decided to not say anything, waiting to see what would happen. What happened, of course, was that the phenomena that began as fairy rings transformed into cataracts. I hadnt seen a fairy-ring article in any magazines. Maybe AARP should look into it. Soon after, a pain developed in my foot. Its a gland, my podiatrist

said. Youve lost fat on the ball of your foot, removing normal protection around the gland. Now really! Ive spent almost my entire life in the battle against fat, but of all the places Ive tried shedding pounds, my feet have never even made the list. What really made me mad was when I discovered my weight had not decreased a bit as a result of losing this fat. Clearly it wasnt lost. It simply relocated. Speaking of relocation, hair is a leader here. While hair on ones head appears to thin, it is actually traveling to other places on the face and body. Its not uncommon to wake up and find a six-inch long hair has grown from the middle of ones neck during the night. If left alone, I have no idea how rapidly this neck hair would continue to grow, but I suspect elders who are found dead in their beds did not die of natural causes at all, but were strangled by mutant hairs. Skin is another issue. Its useful, keeping one from oozing around, amoeba-like, but now, it too is a problem. My dermatologist views each new spot of mine through her magnifying glass, pronouncing in a disapproving voice that, while this is, so far, cancer free, its from the sun. You dont want any more sun, she tells me. Well, there doesnt seem to be any way to return the excess. Id like some guidelines about how an old body is supposed to feel. Pediatricians say there is an age when teeth arrive. Is there an age when teeth leave? If it is normal for bladder control to develop at a certain age, is it normal for one to lose it at another age? I didnt expect any of this. How could it be unexpected? a grand-daughter asks. There are old people all around. Its not like you people have never seen anyone over forty before. Shes right, although I do get a bit out of sorts when she says, you people as if were aliens. Did I mention sleep problems? Dr. Thomas can be reached at dr-annthomas.com.

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