Seniors Today October 12th 2012

October 12, 2012A Publication of Schillinger Enterprises, Inc. © 2012 Volume XXI – Issue 21

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Iturned on the television October 4th

and saw that they were in the middleof a discussion about Rude America. Iwish I had seen it all for I have been

very aware of a difference in our America ofa few years ago and America as it is today.

They were talking about how people usethe Internet to display words, thoughts,and pictures that they would not think ofusing or showing in person. How true. Ihave become aware of what I still call ‘filthylanguage’ displayed by people I would neverhave expected would say such things. I go toFacebook on rare occasions and words Inever allow to pass through my mind areclearly written and often defined. Unfortu-nately, those who dare to write one of themsay: “It’s just a word.”

Facebook also tells you who is gettingalong in a relationship as often as it tells youthat a friend has a new grandchild. I get noti-fications on e-mail from Facebook. Occa-sionally I go there to see a message that afriend has for me. Otherwise I stay awayfrom learning shocking news of people Imay know and care about.

From using unheard-of language on theInternet, many have taken it to the work-place. It began with the young and becameabsorbed by others who once judged sucha word or action as a no-no.

This should not come as a surprise, formost books I have read in the last few years

are on the edge. I developed a habit or antic-ipating words I didn’t approve of and jump-ing past them.

I vaguely remember a ‘censorship’ boardbeing in place long long ago. It was prob-ably in regard to what could be used inmovies. Everyone was shocked and sur-

prised when Rhett Butler, at the end of GoneWith The Wind was heard to say: “ Frankly,my dear, I don’t give a d---” oooh! Shock!

We are hit daily with rude, ‘paid for’ads from politicians who spend more timeslamming each other than telling us whatwe want to know in regard to who will berunning our government. We are definitelyencouraged to vote, and that we will, buthow wonderful our world would be if wecould feel we have clear and decisive opin-ions that take us to the polls.

We have begun to reach hard for the goodin people for everything we are is out therenow for the world to see and judge. Some-times we wonder if judgment is now ‘gonewith the wind.’ ST

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer forSeniors Today.

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Health FairYou are invited to attend a Health

Fair on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 10 A.M.to 1 P.M. at the Flagler Beach UnitedMethodist Church, 1520 South Day-tona Ave., Flagler Beach. Some of theactivities include: Medicare enrollmentassistance, blood pressure checks, flushots (fees apply), diabetes screening,hearing screening, vision testing, freeliving wills (must have current photoID), and much more. Door prizes andfree lunch are included too! To guaran-tee your lunch RSVP to 386-439-2160.

Seniors Got TalentDo you enjoy singing and dancing?

Want to see all the talented seniors wehave in our community? Then you won’twant to miss the talent show. Join thefun at the Riviera, 1823 RidgewoodAve., Holly Hill. Semi-finals are Thurs.,Oct. 25, and Finals are Thurs., Nov. 1.All events are from 1:30–3:30 P.M. Allfans are welcome and refreshmentsserved at each event. For more informa-tion, call Noel at 386-677-5000.

Travel ClubAre you planning on some travel in

the next year? You are invited to join atravel club sponsored by High Perfor-mance Cruise & Travel. There is nomembership fee. The meeting will beheld Wed., Oct. 24 from 9:30–11 A.M. atthe Daytona Beach Municipal GolfCourse Club House Restaurant. Featuredguest speaker is Patrick Ludvigsen,Business Development Manager fromGlobus Cruise Lines. The seminar is freeand breakfast is on your own. Pleasecall 386-252-4423 or e-mail [email protected] for anapplication.

Free Medicare SeminarAre you confused about all the different

insurance options and how supplementsto Medicare work? Holy Cross LutheranChurch, 724 Big Tree Road in South Day-tona, will host a free seminar with areainsurance agents available to answer allyour questions on Thursday, Nov. 1 from9 A.M. to 12 NOON. Representatives fromHumana, Florida Healthcare, UniversalHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield,Florida HealthCare Plus, and UnitedHealth Care will be on site. For moredetails, call 386-767-6542.

Free Concerts Don’t miss the two free Lettermen

concerts at the Volusia County Fair dur-ing Senior Day on Tues., Nov. 6 at 4and 7 P.M. The concerts are free with gateadmission which is only $6 until 7 P.M.for anyone 55 or better.

Vince Carter’s Pink Walk/Run

Please join the Vince Carter’s PinkWalk/Run on Sat., Oct. 20 with signin beginning at 8 A.M. and the walk/ runat 9 A.M. Donations for a silent auctionare now being accepted and registrationforms are available at Vince Carter’s,2150 LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach ore-mail Tammy at [email protected] For questions or to learn aboutsponsorship opportunities, call Tammyat 386-290-7162.

Improve Your BalanceYou’ll discover how to improve your

balance and reduce the risk of fallingat this free seminar presented by Nan-nine Dahlen, PT, MRE at Grand Villa,535 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach onWed., Oct. 17 at 11 A.M. The seminar isfree and open to the public. Refresh-ments will be served. To be a guest,RSVP to 386-868-0723.

Long Term CareYou are invited to a free luncheon

seminar on Thurs., Oct. 25 from 11 A.M.to 1 P.M. at Florida Hospital Flagler LindEducation Center, Classroom D, 60 Me-morial Medical Pkwy., Palm Coast. Thisseminar is designed to be an overviewfor Long Term Care Insurance and ispresented by D. Lee Watson, Long TermCare Planning Specialist and Bill Tol,Florida Hospital Flagler foundation.Lunch is complimentary. Please RSVPto 386-586-4440.

Hypertension And Diabetes

Doctor of Oriental Medicine, LorenzoPhan will hold a free seminar on ac-upuncture for hypertension and dia-betes on Wed., Nov. 7 from 2–4 P.M.This is a one-time annual event. Reser-vations are recommended as seating islimited. Free treatments by Dr. LorenzoPhan will be demonstrated on all thosewho attend. For additional information,call at 386-615-1203 or visit Acubeautytherapy.com for seat reservation.

Lunch BunchHoly Cross Lutheran Church, 724

Big Tree Road, South Daytona hostLunch Bunch every Thurs. at 12 NOON.Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo withnon-monetary prizes. Re servations arerequired by noon the Tuesday prior. Callthe church at 386-767-6542. You canalso enjoy browsing around the newsenior center which is open on Thurs-days from 9 A.M to 12 NOON and thenagain from 1:30–3 P.M.

Parkinson’s MeetingThe Parkinson Association of Greater

Daytona Beach is pleased to announcethat Dr. Raul Zimmerman, M.D., Med-ical Director of Halifax Health Hos-pice of Volusia/Flagler will address itsassociation member group. Dr. Zim-merman’s topic will be Advance Direc-tives: Having Conversations That Count.The event will be held at Bishop’s GlenRetirement Center (auditorium) at 900LPGA Blvd. in Holly Hill on Wednes-day, October 24 from 2–3:30 P.M. Seat-ing is limited—reservations for this eventare required. To RSVP or for more infor-mation on this or other upcoming Par-kinson Association events, please con-tact Vince Kinsler at 386-676-6375.

Coffee, Muffins,& Travel

Do you like to travel? Are you look-ing for information on some interestingtrips to plan? Collette Vacations invitesyou to join them for coffee and muffinsand see their presentation on: CanyonLands Tour, California Coast Tour,Island Of New England, The Plains OfAfrica, and Discover Poland on Thurs.,Oct. 30 at 9:30 A.M. at The Club HouseRestaurant. Please RSVP to 386-265-4261 or e-mail to [email protected]

Digestive HealthDr. Junghoon Lim, D.O.M, A.P. will

host a free seminar on benefits acupunc-ture for digestive health at ARC Acu-puncture and Physical Therapy, 1893Clyde Morris Blvd., Ste. 120, DaytonaBeach on Tuesday, October 23 at 12P.M. Dr. Lim will discuss success sto-ries with a variety of digestion disordersincluding, but not limited to, ulcerativecolitis, Crohn's disease, IBS, chronicinflammation, Healthy Weight Manage-ment program, and learn techniques toovercome weight loss resistance. Dis-cover the natural solutions to theseissues. Seating is limited, please callSandi at 386-675-8406 for additionalinformation or to RVSP.

Medicare ChangesYou are invited to an informative

session presented by Attorney ScottSelis to assist you in understandingthe upcoming changes to Medicare onTuesday, Oct. 23 at 10:30 A.M. at In-digo Manor Assisted Living, 575 N.Williamson Blvd., Daytona Beach. Alight lunch and refreshments will beserved. Seating is limited. RSVP toLori at 386-212-0012.


by Larry Cox

Q: I have several Life magazinesfrom the 1930s, 40s and 50s. How doI sell them?

—Lorraine, Surprise, ArizonaA: Life magazines are not as rare

as you might think. Even though certainissues are more desirable than others,most are currently selling for about$10 each. Collectors are especially inter-ested in the Beatles, Elvis, and MarilynMonroe covers. To sell your maga-zines, you might contact the BrassArmadillo antique mall, 12419 N. 28th

Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85029, to see ifthere is any interest.

***Q: At a recent auction I purchased

four large boxes of books, many fromthe early years of the past century. I sus-pect I might have a few that are quitevaluable. How can I find out without hir-ing an appraiser?

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of a book is extremely important. Forexample, the first printing of HarperLee's To Kill A Mockingbird often sellsfor $25,000 and more; later editionsfor much less.

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by George Goldtrap

For two years I did TV did com-mercials for Western KentuckyTractor Company. The companywas started by a local business-

man who took his small upstart to numberone Ford tractor dealerships in America.

We started with a 30 minute segment ofa local Saturday night Country Music show,the station’s premier money maker. As suc-cess grew they extended to one hour. Fordtractors sold almost faster than they couldbe delivered. For me the talent fees rolled in.

The commercials were never writtenword for word. Using suggested story lines,always live and ad-lib, I plowed on. On airI interviewed dealership department heads,the sales manager, the shop boss… as theytestified to the great deals and service atWestern Kentucky Tractor. I did the com-mercials standing beside a tractor in thestudio, or with a model tractor supplied byFord. The pitch was suggested by Ford, butthe execution was all mine… a challengeand great fun.

On one show, the sponsor put me on atractor to point out the features of the lat-est model. We rehearsed until it was justright. At the end of the commercial I wasto start the tractor and drive it out the doorinto the night… the ultimate fade to black.We took the rehearsals right up to thatpoint without actually driving the tractorout the door, assuming that would be theeasy part. WRONG!

We had a packed house and a great tal-ent line-up. This commercial would be thefirst of the evening, then we could get the

tractor out of the way. One of the premiereacts of the night had kicked us off with agreat performance. The audience applaudedwildly. I was in position on the tractor seatand raring to go.

I introduced the tractor and reviewed itsfeatures. I finished the pitch, turned to thesteering wheel and turned the key, intend-ing to drive the tractor out the already ris-ing studio door… my grand finale.

I turned the key, activating the starter.Grarrrrrr Grrrrrrrr Garrrrrrr.

Nothing. I laughed, thinking I had justnot tried long enough. I hit it again… GGr-raaa arrrr Garrrrrarrr. Still nothing. Now

I’m feeling the heat. The director… and thesponsor are wondering what’s happening.Remember we are live.

I gave up. The tractor was not going tostart. I laughed about it, and recommendedthe audience visit the dealership and startone of their own. The audience realizedmy plight and respectfully laughed andapplauded at the same time.

The Ford brass met me in the backstagearea. To my great shagrin and relief theywere all laughing. The dealership owner,a grand man, was laughing the hardest. Ex-tending his hand and patting my back simul-taneously, he said… “Great job George”…I breathed easy and said, “Thanks but Isure didn’t like the way it ended.”

“George,” said the boss man…“you werenot raised on a farm were you?”

“Nope,” I responded “and I feel certainyou are going to tell me how that makes adifference.”

“Yes sir I am,” he chuckled. “A tractorwon’t start unless you have the clutch en-gaged… it’s a safety mechanism.”

Immediately I knew what the next com-mercial would be… I would expose myignorance and win back the audience. Thetractor was still in the middle of the stage.I eased back onto the set. On cue I said,

“Well folks, even a city boy can learn tostart a great Ford tractor.”

Grrarrrrrrrinnnnngaroom! Putt… putt…putt… the motor sang like a bluebird. Iturned to the audience… tossed a kiss…and drove the big blue Ford right out intothe darkness. I could hear the laughter andapplause as the door came down.

I have never started a tractor since, butI’d have to say putt, putt, putt is a prettysound—even to a city boy. ST

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Howdy! If you missed the SeniorsToday Fall Festival Round Upyou missed a foot stompin’,rootin’ tootin’ good time! Hun-

dreds of seniors moseyed on over to HolyCross Lutheran Church corral in SouthDaytona for the annual Fall Festival.

“We really appreciate Holy Cross part-nering with us for our events,” states SeniorsToday publisher, Bonnie Schillinger. “It isthe perfect venue for other senior eventssince they have just opened their new seniorcenter. The center is so warm and friendly; amuch needed addition for our seniors.”

A line with eager seniors was forming asthe doors opened promptly at 9 A.M. andVotran brought seniors from around thecommunity. WROD Radio was on hand todo live remote broadcasts to remind seniorsto stop by the Round Up.

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“We were thrilled to have Florida Memo-rial Medical Center as our presenting spon-sor this year.” stated Schillinger. Once again,Tomoka Eye Associates was onsite offer-ing free vision evaluations, Easter Seals wasdoing hearing screenings for free phones,and you were also able to enjoy free travelpresentations and slides by Collette Vacations.

Jim Nelson kept the seniors entertainedwith many seniors up on the dance floorthroughout the event. A special treat this yearwas having the Devine Steppers, line dancersfrom the Good Samaritan Society. Thosegirls know how to Boot Scoot Boogie! Wealso enjoyed square dancing by the DixieSquares. What beautiful outfits!

Of course you can’t have a round up without a cow... right? The Chick-Fil-A cowcame out to poke around and play somegames with the seniors.

No Festival would be complete withoutSeniors Today editor, Bonnie Gragg andher trusty crewhands; daughters Savannahand Sydney, rustling up some grub for allto dine on. This years menu was tasty bar-b-que. Yummy!

Schillinger exclaimed, “We had so muchfun. It is a great community outreach for ourseniors and how nice to have so many busi-nesses willing to partner with us. I knowour seniors appreciate having a fun-filled,free day just for them.” ST


Insomnia

You hit the pillow and you starttossing and turning, eventuallyending up being unable to sleepand counting sheep… for many

this is a daily occurrence. The most commonsolution is over-the-counter medicine orprescription by your doctor which willhelp you fall asleep. Most people who suf-fer from insomnia manage their insomniathis way.

The following symptoms are common:Difficulty falling asleep, waking up oftenduring the night and having a hard time tofall back to sleep, waking up too early inthe morning, and most importantly feel-ing tired when waking up. There are alsotwo different types of insomnia, primaryand secondary.

StressThere are a variety of causes for insom-

nia but the most significant one is stress.Stress can have emotional, physical, envi-ronmental, and chemical causes, and anyof these can cause insomnia. When peopleare under stress, especially chronically, thelevel of the stress hormone, cortisol, andadrenaline will elevate and that interfereswith the body’s natural cyclical patternto induce sleep and keep you asleep. With-out addressing stress any treatment youwill engage in, will be less effective.

How to treat Insomnia?Stress needs to be addressed first with

Acupuncture, nutritional support, and Chi-nese herbal prescription which promotereduction of stress naturally. In ChineseMedicine, we consider insomnia as heat

accumulation in certain organ systems forwhich specific acupuncture points will beselected. Also the right nutritional supple-mentation will balance the sympathetic andpara-sympathetic nervous system so thatthe body’s neurotransmitters which help youto fall and stay asleep can do their job.

Physical Therapy in turn can treat themuscle tightness and pain caused by stressaccumulation. With the unique combinationof Acupuncture and Physical Therapy treat-ment which is offered at ARC we will helpyou gain your natural sleep cycle back.

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Just a decade ago, learning about ail-ments big and small meant de pendingon a doctor’s expertise. For anythingmore in depth you had to hope your

local library had up-to-date books on thesubject. Nowadays the Internet has openedup the world of medicine.

In many ways this is a great thing, aspatients can now be better educated. It’salso dangerous. Not all websites are backedby authentic knowledge. Too often peoplelooking for ways to ease pain or cure thecurrently incurable are lured into un proven,even harmful treatments.

Many marketers of health products—legitimate and fraudulent—have found thatestablishing an online presence is muchmore cost effective than advertising inmagazines or on television.

Fraudulent health websites target peo-ple who can least afford to be swindled.The victims are often very sick and feel-ing desperate. Patients then might erro-neously think they are healthy and laterfind out they are actually drasticallyworse, or they might have even spreadtheir disease to others because they thoughtthey no longer had to take any precautions.Some products sold on the Internet couldinteract with other medicines being taken,causing serious side effects. Some drugscould even be harmful all by themselves.

There are many warning signs you needto watch out for when searching the Inter-net for medical help. If a website proclaims

their products are “scientific breakthroughs”or “miraculous cures,” be skeptical.

Likewise with “ancient remedies” or any-thing with “secret ingredients.” Ad mittedly,these can be intriguing buzzwords becausethey are so bold or even mysterious. Is itreally wise to take medicine with unrevealedingredients? Would not truly miraculouscures be featured in newspaper headlines?

Other things to look out for that signalpossible scams are:

One product is billed as helping with alarge number of problems. No medicine orgadget can cure several unrelated ailments.

A legitimate product will usually beexplained in terms easy to understand. Onthe other hand, scammers will usually throwaround a lot of scientific-sounding jargon.

If the product is only available fromone source, or for a limited time or if pay-ment is required up front.

If the website you’re reading lacks basiccontact information, such as the company’sname, physical address, or phone numbers.

Ineffective or unsafe treatments foundon the Internet aren’t going to make diffi-cult situations any better. They can wasteyour money and even make your condi-tion worse. ST

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Otter states that the vast majority offinancial decisions in life are, in fact,very simple. “Most money decisionsseem complicated only because some-one has a financial interest in confusingyou,” he writes. The financial industryoften charges for products that areoverly complex and incredibly confus-ing. He claims that the simpler, less con-fusing, and cheaper alternative is usuallythe right choice.

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You are invited to participate in the Vince Carter’s Pink Walk/Run. This is a greatopportunity for the community to come together for an awesome cause. All ofthe proceeds will be donated to Halifax Health Center for Oncology.

For a $25 tax deductible donation, made payable to the Embassy of Hope Foun-dation, participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt, and a huge dose ofcommunity pride. The silent auction will offer intriguing items for everyone.

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This program is designed to be an overview of Long Term Care Insurance.It will focus on those areas that might be hazy in all of our minds, includingHow does it work?, What is the likelihood I might need it?, What doesit cover?, and How much will it cost? Mr. Watson is passionate about thevalue of Long Term Care Planning. He has been working exclusively in thisfield for the last eighteen years.

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1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Evenlyarrange apple slices in pie crust.

2. In a medium saucepan, combinedry pudding mix and water. Add 1⁄4 cuppeanut butter. Mix well to combine.

Cook over medium heat until mixturethickens and starts to boil, stirring con-stantly. Evenly spoon hot pudding mix-ture over apples.

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Last Volusia Honor Air FlightSpecial to Seniors Today

One hundred World War IIveterans and their escortsboarded the last US Air-ways charter flight at 6:26

A.M. on Sept. 29 at Daytona BeachInternational Airport (DBIA) boundfor Washington, D.C. The group wasthe tenth from Central Florida to travelto the nation’s capital through the Volu-sia Honor Air program, which is orga-nized by the Rotary Clubs in DeLand.The veterans left Daytona Beach beforedawn and returned home around 8 P.M.that same day. The public welcomedthem as they return home.

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Officehonor guard was on hand to welcomethe veterans as they made their waythrough a dedicated security check-point at the airport, followed by a pre-boarding reception inside the terminal.Volusia County Fire Services sent themoff with a water cannon salute.

While at the nation’s capital, veter-ans toured the WWII Memorial, Kore-

an War Memorial, Vietnam Wall, andthe Tomb of the Unknowns. U.S. Reps.Sandy Adams and John Mica joinedthe group in Washington for lunch atthe Capitol.

The Daytona State College's Com-munity Symphonic Band and Dr. DougPeterson, band conductor and chair ofthe college’s School of Music, Enter-tainment and Art, gave a special concertat 8 P.M. at Daytona Beach Internation-al Airport to welcome back the finalflight of World War II veterans partici-pating in the program.

“We were invited to perform for theirarrival back home and I felt compelledto accept,” Peterson said. “On MemorialDay, I had the profound experience andhonor of seeing the American Cemeteryat Omaha Beach in Normandy, France.It really hit home for me how importantit is to honor those quickly diminishingveterans from the ‘greatest generation’who served.”

The Volusia Honor Air Program issponsored by three DeLand Rotary clubs.

It has raised more than$800,000 in donationsfrom sponsors to pay allcosts for roughly 100veterans each trip. In2008, it took its firstflight of veterans, fam-ily members, and vol-unteers to Washington,D.C. This, the 10th flight,was its last. ST

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1. Which surf band wrote and thenrecorded Underwater? Bonus for know-ing the music label.

2. Name the duo that wrote andreleased Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.

3. What was the b-side song to LedZeppelin's Immigrant Song in 1970?

4. What do the songs Rock-A-HulaBaby, Clean Up Your Own Backyard,and Today, Tomorrow And Foreverall have in common?

5. Who wrote Badfinger's ComeAnd Get It?

6. Who sang Don't Say Goodnight(It's Time For Love) and when?

Answers1. The Frogmen, in 1961. The label

was Candix. The song has appeared ona number of early surf albums.

2. Simon & Garfunkel, 1964. Thesong was on their debut album of thesame name.

3. Hey Hey What Can I Do. It is LedZeppelin's only non-album track re-leased during the band's existence.

4. All were songs Elvis Presley sangin his movies: Blue Hawaii in 1961,The Trouble With Girls in 1969, andViva Las Vegas in 1963.

5. Paul McCartney, in 1969. The songwas used in the songtrack for The MagicChristian, which starred Peter Sellersand Ringo Starr.

6. The Isley Brothers, in 1980. Thesong topped the R&B chart for fourweeks. ST

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by Samantha Mazzotta

Q: I keep a very nice lawn in the front andback of my house. To water it I try to usegray water as well as water collected inrain barrels placed under my downspouts.Recently I received a notice from my home-owners' association that the rain barrels areagainst the rules and will have to be removed.How can I convince them that these are notjust environmentally friendly, but also thereason I'm able to keep my yard green andgrowing as required by the HOA rules?

—Red-Taped in Roswell, GAA: While I'm not an expert in dealing

with homeowners' associations, my firstthought would be that you should review themost recent copy of your HOA's rules. You'llwant to find out what rule or rules the asso-ciation is referring to, and if rain barrels arespecifically mentioned. You'll also want tofind out what your rights are as a memberof the HOA, how you can appeal the notice,how long you have to comply, and whetheryou can get that deadline extended.

Several years ago, a friend of mine rent-ing in a townhouse community related astory to me. The condo association onlyallowed owners to be members, not renters.It had set up, early in the community's his-tory, rules that only owners could access

the community amenities like the pool andclubhouse. The trouble was, more than 80percent of the residents were renters—meaning very few actual residents coulduse those amenities. My friend took action,attending association meetings every monthuntil she convinced the association to voteon whether to allow renters to use the ameni-ties. The vote passed easily.

Talk directly to the HOA, and talk withmembers of your community about the rain-barrel issue. What's really bothering theassociation about your rain barrels? Is it anaesthetic issue? Is it worried about mos-quitoes hatching in the rain barrels? Thereare solutions to the problem—such as mov-ing the rain barrels out of sight of the street,camouflaging them behind shrubbery, andcovering the barrels to prevent mosqui-toes from breeding.

Get out the word, too, about the envi-ronmental benefits of using rainwater, aswell as the cost savings from doing so.Chances are many homeowners will agreewith you. ST

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OA can be the cartilage breakdown asso-ciated with the normal aging process orgenetic predisposition. Excessive biochemi-cal stress such as obesity or overuse cancause an imbalance in the decay and repairprocess. This imbalance damages the car-tilage, creating cracks, tiny fissures, andelasticity and eventually develops osteoarthri-tis. Osteoarthritis commonly occurs at hands,knee, hips, and spines.

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Weight loss and exercise are the firststeps in managing OA of knees. Regularexercise will help increase muscle strength,maintain joint flexibility, and ease the pain.Finally, drug treatments such as topical painrelievers, analgesics, and NSAIDs, are usu-ally offered to reduce joint pain and tender-ness. Intraarticular corticosteroid injections,if no too frequent injection (less than 4 timea year), is helpful for patients poor responseto drugs treatment.

A healthy knee joint usually contains lessthan 2 ml of synovial fluid, which partlyconsists of hyaluronic acid. The elastic prop-erties of the hyaluronan lubricate and actlike a shock absorber to the joint to preventdamage during activity. In osteoarthritis, thesynovial fluid within a joint loses its vis-cosity (stickiness) and its ability to lubri-cate and properly cushion the bones.

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Dear Paw’s Corner: I can't leavemy dog Shadie alone in the house, soI have to take her with me when I goshopping. How long can I keep herinside my car before it gets too hot?My friend says 20 minutes, if I keep thewindows cracked a little.

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Dear Danielle: How about never? Aparked car in the summer heat, evenwith the windows open a bit to let inairflow, can quickly heat up to extremetemperatures. Neither pets nor humanscan stand the quick rise in tempera-ture—so being left in a parked car canprove fatal.

If you're planning to go out for a fewminutes to pick up some groceries orhandle a quick errand, leave Shadie athome. Your dog should be able to han-dle a short period without you. IfShadie doesn't handle it well, such asgetting agitated, chewing up furnitureor shoes, there are training solutions tosolve that problem.

Another solution, if you must bringyour dog, is to bring along a trustworthyfriend who is willing to sit in the carwith the dog, with the motor runningand the air conditioner on to keep itcool. Your friend will need to monitorShadie while you shop. This has itsown pitfalls—I don't know many peo-ple willing to wait around while theirfriend is in the store.

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From the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention, thereis a recent article with tips onhow to help prevent falls by

the senior citizens in our families. I havetweeted this article from my Twitteraccount (@ElderLawFlorida), and wouldlike to share its highlights with you. Youcan also find more information at http://www.cdc.gov/Features/OlderAmericans/

If you are a senior citizen reading this,I am sure you will find this informationinvaluable!

The article says that, of those aged 65or older, one in three will fall this yearand two million are treated in emergencyrooms for injuries related to falls. Also,the risk increases with age. Of course,these falls can result in hip fractures andeven brain injuries.

However, falls are not inevitable, saysthe article. Family members can helpseniors avoid them! Here are some tipsfrom the CDC article:• Encourage seniors in your family to

exercise! Weak legs can increase thechances of falling. The article men-tions exercise programs like Tai Chito improve strength and balance.

• Ask questions about the medicationsyour seniors are taking. Some med-ications, alone or in combination, cancause dizziness or drowsiness.

• Make sure seniors are having theireyes checked and when necessary,wear glasses or contact lenses withthe right prescription strength.

• Get rid of hazardous pathways athome. About half of all falls happenat home. Watch for loose wires orother tripping hazards, clutter, andbad lighting.

Here is what the article mentions asSteps For Home Safety:

• Remove things you can trip over (likepapers, books, clothes, and shoes) fromstairs and places where you walk.

• Install handrails and lights on allstaircases.

• Remove small throw rugs or usedouble-sided tape to keep rugs fromslipping and sliding.

• Keep items you use often in cabi-nets you can reach without using astep stool.

• Put grab bars inside and next to thetub or shower and next to your toilet.

• Use non-slip mats in the bathtub andon shower floors.

• Improve the lighting in your home.As you get older, you need brighterlights to see well. Hang light-weightcurtains or shades to reduce glare.

• Wear shoes both inside and outsidethe house. Avoid going barefoot orwearing slippers.

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As someone who advocates for seniorson a daily basis, I hope you will take thetime to follow through with the aboveadvice, whether you are a senior or haveseniors in your family. We know whatthey say about an ounce of prevention,and the senior citizens in your familywill be grateful! After all, they haveworked all of their lives to make suretheir family members were cared forand now it's your turn.

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Standing at a major crossroads inmy life, I carefully chose the itemsthat were of the greatest signifi-cance to me as I put the finishing

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Blood pressure is determined bythe amount of blood the heartpumps and the amount of resis-tance to blood flow in your arter-

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Hypertension is a major factor for strokes,heart attack, aneurysms, heart failure, andkidney disease. Common signs often asso-ciated with hypertension include headaches,lightheadedness, vertigo, tinnitus, alteredvision or fainting spells. Risk factors asso-ciated with the onset of high blood pres-sure include age, family history, race, alcoholuse, and smoking, obesity, increase in sodium,decrease in vitamin D and potassium, andstress. Treatments to slow down or lessen theseverity of hypertension include acupunc-ture, herbal therapy, and relaxation exercises.

Acupuncture treatments provide a safe,natural way to alleviate hypertension. TheTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) seesthe human body as an integrated being. Itworks with vital energies inherent withinall living things to promote the body’s

ability to heal itself. Qi (pronounced “chee”)is a vital energy that flows through merid-ians, pathways that run throughout theentire body. Qi protects the body from ill-ness and provides nourishment to cells, tis-sues, muscles, and organs.

During acupuncture treatments, fine,sterile needles are inserted at specific acu-points along these meridians to release Qi,unblock obstructions and correct imbalance.The whole procedures last about 20 minutes,during which time patients are relaxed andcomfortable.

According to Eastern holistic medicine,additional goals to relieve symptoms ofhypertension require daily exercise, a dietrich in anti-inflammatory, unprocessed andorganic foods, stress reduction throughbreath, meditation and yoga, and achiev-ing a balance of rest and relaxation.

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