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June 2021 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 5 ® CREDITS: JUNE 2021 SENIOR SCENE MAGAZINE Senior Scene® Magazine is locally owned & operated made possible through the participation of local COVER STORY FINANCIAL ADVICE advertisers & distributors. 11 Laura Kucharyson , May Spotlight Artist 13 Does It Matter How You Hold Title To Please remember to thank them. at Downtown Art Gallery, Titusville Property? – Truman Scarborough Senior Scene® Magazine, Inc, is a 17 SENIOR FEAR FACTOR – Max ValaVanis national publication with 25 years 19 Social Security Column publishing service. – Kimberly Laporta PUBLISHER: John Frederiksen GENERAL INTEREST ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: 20 Staying Connected--Part II Fran O’Hara – Joe Steckler ART DIRECTION: 22 Raising POW/MIA Flags: 86th Completed Bernadette de Isaza at Mims Elementary PRODUCTION: 27 HELPING SENIORS OF BREVARD Seadragon Creative – Dan Lee AROUND THE HOUSE NEWSLETTER EXECUTIVE EDITOR: 16 Drive By Downloads – Bill Ford 39 Mom & Me – Audrey & Kimberley Charlotte McQueen 41 Flea Baths Offer Cats Only Temporary 40 Senior News: Lessons Learned From Buying ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Relief – Sam Mazzotta Online – Matilda Charles Jill Fulford 43 From the Kitchen of Good 42 Sends, Ascends, Descends – Rev. Jeff Wood PHOTO JOURNALIST Housekeeping – Freddy Groves 45 Veterans Post Cheryl Clermont 52 Take Mystery Out Of Fertilizer 48 Social Media Is No Place For Covid-19 Purchases – Gary R. Bachman BROADCAST AUDIO Vaccination Cards PRODUCTION: 56 Important Tips to Prepare Before and Pirate Alley Studios During a Hurricane Senior Scene® Magazine & its publishers are not responsible or liable for misinfo, misprints, NOSTALGIA typographical error, opinions, etc. herein contained. The entire contents of this publication are 10 Trees, Pirates and the US Navy copyrighted by Senior Scene® Magazine, Inc., – South Brevard Historical Society all rights reserved. 14 Turning 80, Hollywood Beauty Diane To subscribe for 12 issues, Mail $24.95 with McBain Tackles New Career your address to us at: Senior Scene® Magazine, – Nick Thomas PO Box 410481, Melbourne, FL 32941 61 Now Here's a Tip – JoAnn Derson Office: 321-777-1114 [email protected] COMMUNITY 42 Calendar Highlights 58 Community Calendar 60 Senior Calendar ENTERTAINMENT 23 Senior Monthly Travel Tips 24 Trivia 40 Crossword Puzzle SENIOR HEALTH 44 Sudoku Puzzle 15 VNA Answer Nurse – VNA 46 Sudoku Solution 24 Don’t Let Joint Paint Slow You Down 46 Crossword Solution – Courtesy of Health First 48 Even Exchange Puzzle 44 To Your Good Health – Keith Roach, M.D. 56 Better Golf with Jack Nicklaus 49 Aging And Vision Loss – Dr. Arvind M. Dhople, Ph.D. 61 Even Exchange Solution Florida Senior Scam Helpline: 62 Flashback 800-962-2873 6 | www.seniorscenemag.com | June 2021 Brevard County’s ONLY Continuing Care Retirement Community.
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June 2021 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 7 s we enter the 16th month of this life-altering pandemic, we want to share our cautious optimism. As so many of us have responsibly received Letter Aour COVID vaccine and continue to wear face masks, CDC restriction have dramatically eased. We all look forward to a near normal summer with friends and family and activities. from the May was a month of celebration and remembrance around here. Of course there was Memorial Day, of special significance to our readers, much more than a day without mail delivery or banking services! I hope you had a chance to view or participate in one of the many services here in Brevard County. Even Publisher with the daily news reporting of military events, it is all too easy to forget the individual sacrifices by this and previous generations of military personnel. When you see someone in military uniform or just wearing an old service reminder, please stop and take the time to thank them. Now let’s look ahead to June. One of my favorite days is June 20th this year, Father’s Day of course. Is there a Grandfather’s Day? Seriously, let’s not forget the important place that our fathers have in our lives, the unique combination of nurture and guidance. Consider extending your time and appreciation to those men not fortunate enough to have family with them. Gratefully, we are expanding our June issue, adding more pages to accommodate announcements for the return of Space Coast activities. This also provides us the opportunity to add more educational and entertaining articles and puzzles. We love providing all of this that you have grown to enjoy over the 15 years we have been here on the Space Coast. Thank you and enjoy. See you next month.
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VITAS.com June 2021 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 9 Trees, Pirates and the US Navy By Diane and Catherine Barile, South Brevard Historical Society
he United States owned the world’s supply of wood in greatest demand for shipbuilding. These Southern TLive Oak trees (Quercus Virginiana), were seen as an asset when Florida was accepted into Statehood in 1841. Live Oak pirates and poachers from England, France and Spain regularly and illegally cut and carried off trees to supply vital parts for foreign naval vessels. For centuries the English timbered from Virginia through Georgia. Throughout Florida to Louisiana the live oak pirates decimated the public lands. Spain maintained its naval and commercial vessels but did little to prevent pillage of its vast coastal forests. Then it all changed with the American Revolution. In 1794, President Washington established the US Navy, and ordered six American built frigates to protect American commercial shipping in the Mediterranean threatened by pirates from the African Barbary Coast. During the War of 1812, one of the new frigates, the Constitution, successfully repelled cannon bombardment as the cannonballs bounced off the sides of the ship. It was there after known as Old Ironsides, even though it had no iron, just live oak sheathing and live oak internal braces. The race was then on for the remaining Live Oak trees in Florida. Some loyalist in Georgia even shipped trees to the West Indies for English ships. Unprotected rivers were open to illicit forestry by nations worldwide. Florida, first a territory in 1821 and a state in 1841, held the last virgin stands of the coveted Southern Live Oak. Congress passed legislation making live oak lands federal property to assure a continued supply of “ship construction timber” for our Navy. American shipbuilding expertise found that coastal grown live oaks produced a stronger and denser wood with less sap and finer grain than those found farther inland. Whaling ship builders having depleted the near shore whale population were forced father worldwide and for longer voyages. An 1826 survey along the Atlantic Coast in Florida, reported more than half of all live oaks were gone as far as 15 miles inland. The take of Live Oak trees had expanded due to the demand from whaling, the US Navy, commercial shipbuilders and trade. Florida statehood did not come without trauma. Chased south from Georgia and Alabama by advancing Americans, the Seminole Indians fought back in a series of wars. To form a buffer between the Seminoles and Florida coastal development, settlers were given free live oak rich land along the Indian River. An assigned US Revenue Agent was posted to collect a tax for each of the nation’s oaks felled. With the
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10 | www.seniorscenemag.com | June 2021 COVER STORY – MAY SPOTLIGHT ARTIST AT DOWNTOWN ART GALLERY, TITUSVILLE Laura Kucharyson
isit Titusville’s Downtown Art Gallery this May to It is her love for God, family view the beautiful oil and acrylic paintings by award and friends that motivates winning landscape artist Laura Kucharyson. Her Laura to continue painting. colorfulV depictions of Florida, be it the sea at sunrise, gently Laura enjoys teaching in her home studio and offers swaying palms or a happy manatee miniature, the paintings painting parties as well as ongoing classes. She says the secret are sure to give you a new appreciation of the world we live in to growing as a person and an artist is to ”Always surround Laura has been painting since she was 12 and has studied yourself with others who are excellent in their craft so you with famous artists. From them she has learned attention to may continue challenging yourself and never think you are detail and mastery of color mixing. While living in Colorado, Laura took advantage of hiking and camping with family to LAURA KUCHARYSON continued on pg 42 capture the golden colors of aspen trees in autumn, and the snowy wonderlands of the Colorado winters. After moving to Melbourne in 2006 the ocean called to her and became her new passion. One unique item that you will find in every painting is a scripture verse. Some are easier to locate than others, so let your search begin. Laura’s goal is to capture God’s creation and to share this with others.
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12 | www.seniorscenemag.com | June 2021 Does It Matter How You Hold Title To Property? By Attorney Truman Scarborough
e will be looking at joint ownership in this second interests in property at the same time by one instrument that part of a series of articles on the various ways provides for joint ownership and control. With real estate all Wtitle to property can be held. Joint ownership is that is required is a deed to both spouses. But with financial commonly used so another person can access an account and/ institutions the spouses need to indicate on the forms that or avoid probate. they want their accounts to be established as Tenancy by the Probate can be avoided only if there are survivorship Entirety. A divorce converts a Tenancy by the Entirety to rights, where if one owner dies his/her interest goes directly Tenants in Common. to the surviving owner(s). There are survivorship rights when There are several issues to consider with joint ownership property is held as Joint Tenants and when a husband and arrangements: wife hold property as Tenancy by the Entirety. However, CREDITOR PROTECTION: with property held as Tenants in Common there are no survivorship rights. This would be useful for a business where Tenancy by the Entirety provides additional protection you wanted your interest to go to your family and not your from creditors. A judgment against one spouse will not business partner. Except for married couples, when there is encumber property owned as Tenancy by the Entirety. This is no designation on how title is held, it will be as Tenants in not the case when property is held as joint tenants. Property Common without survivorship rights. If one of the Joint held jointly can be reached by a creditor of just one of the Tenant owners conveys his/her interest to a third party the owners. This could result in owning real property with the asset is no longer held as Joint Tenants and now is held as other owner’s judgment creditor. Tenants in Common.
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June 2021 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 13 TINSELTOWN TALKS By Nick Thomas Turning 80, Hollywood Beauty Diane McBain Tackles New Career
ccording to Diane McBain who turned 80 in May, gave me a great opportunity it’s never too late to begin a new chapter in your life. to test my acting wings,” she AAlong with co-author Michael Gregg Michaud (see recalled. “I had led a very www.facebook.com/michael.michaud.90), the 60s glamour gal sheltered life growing up in published her autobiography “Famous Enough: A Hollywood Glendale (California), so playing Memoir” in 2014. She also recently penned her first novel, “The the bad girl was an interesting Laughing Bear.” challenge.” “And I've got another ready to be published,” said McBain McBain arrived in from the retirement community in Woodland Hills, California, Hollywood as the studio system where she has lived for several years. “I have a cottage here and came to an end and appeared in spend my time writing my heart out. So you can start a new over two dozen movies through career whenever you want.” 2001. She turned to television in 2021 is also special for the the 60s appearing in dozens of actress since it was 60 years ago shows, most notably co-starring this year that her favorite film, in “Surfside 6,” as well as guest- “Claudelle Inglish,” was released starring parts in TV classics such in which she portrayed a ‘good as “The Wild, Wild West,” “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.,” and girl’ who turns very bad. “Batman” as the colorful Pinky Pinkston. Her first TV roles were alongside James Garner and Jack Kelly in episodes of “Maverick.” “It was just my third film, so playing the title character HOLLYWOOD BEAUTY DIANE MCBAIN... cont'd on pg 53
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14 | www.seniorscenemag.com | June 2021 VNA Answer Nurse: Strokes Paula Thibideau is a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) and coordinates all aspects of community wellness for the non-profit home healthcare agency.
y husband recently had a stroke and was referred to a n T - Time: If you are experiencing symptoms, time is speech therapist. How can a speech therapist help? critical, call 911 M A stroke can damage the part of the brain that Q: Is speech therapy available through home health care? controls language and a person’s ability to communicate. A: Home health care can provide skilled nursing and Individuals may not be able to make their needs known or may the following therapies: speech, occupational and physical struggle to find words, confuse words or mumble. A speech therapy. Physicians refer home health care and patients must be therapist can help a patient relearn language and, also, learn to considered home bound. Home Health can be paid for through use different forms of communication. Medicaid, Medicare and/or through some private insurances. Q: Do stroke patients always receive rehabilitation? Q: Are there community resources for caregivers? A: A doctor determines the need for rehabilitation. It’s based A: One of the most important things a caregiver can do on what’s happened as a result of the stroke. For example, some is seek support. Though rewarding, being a caregiver can be individuals may know what they want to say and can’t find the overwhelming. Check with local hospital, senior center or words; some individuals may slur their words; and others may home care organization for a stroke support group. have difficulty swallowing. Speech therapy rehabilitation may This article is intended for educational purposes only. For include exercises and activities which help strengthen speech specific concerns, please speak with your doctor. and vocal muscles and improve swallowing. This information is for educational purposes. Please consult your Q: What are the warning signs of a stroke? physician for any medical issues. The Visiting Nurse Association A: One acronym used to identify symptoms is F.A.S.T. (VNA) is committed to bringing trusted and quality private and n F - Face: When you smile does your face droop? home health care to Brevard County patients from Titusville to n A - Arms: When you lift your arms does one arm flail? Barefoot Bay. For more information about VNA services, call 321- 752-7550 or visit www.vnatc.com. n S - Speech: When you try to speak does your speech slur? Your care. Our mission. Providing quality home care when you need it most Doctor ordered Personal care medical care • Bathing & dressing • Skilled nursing care • Transportation • Medication management • Light cooking • Physical & occupational therapy
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June 2021 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 15 Drive By Downloads By Bill Ford, Data Doctors
he Internet has become the malware delivery system of to your computer, such as downloading an email attachment choice for those with malicious intent because it is a or installing a rogue program posing as a legitimate piece of direct connection to billions of users. Typically, some software. Convincing a user to engage in risky behavior T has been getting more difficult as even those who aren’t form of user interaction is required for malware to gain access ech-savvy have learned about the various devious tactics Drive-By Downloads As a normal course of using the Internet, every time you visit a website, you are downloading files from that website to your computer in order to render the page. A more efficient way to find victims is through the use of websites that are rigged with malware agents. This reduces what the potential victim has to do to become compromised. Malware agents hiding within the site immediately go to work searching your computer for known vulnerabilities that haven’t been patched. If they find any holes, they can leverage the vulnerability to silently sneak malicious code onto your computer as the page is loading. In many cases, the goal is to find vulnerabilities that will allow the hacker to remotely access the computer, providing them with endless opportunities to exploit the victim. The only action the victim needs to take in the ‘drive-by download’ scenario is to simply visit one of these booby- trapped websites. Malicious links leading to these sites can be sent via email, text messages, in social media posts, in forums, in the comments section of a website or anywhere an active web link can be used. Hacking Legitimate Websites Another tactic for getting malicious links in front of victims is by compromising legitimate websites and embedding the links within the site. This is why it’s so important for anyone with a website to keep up with security updates or risk becoming an unwitting accomplice to this malicious activity. Hackers have also been known to sneak malicious ads onto websites - also known as ‘malvertising’ – aware that most users don’t suspect that an ad can lead to malware. Preventative Measures The initial item exposed to these malicious websites is your browser, so keeping it updated is your first line of defense. If you aren’t sure how to check for updates for your browser, do a Google search for “updating XXXX browser” where XXXX is the name of your browser.
DRIVE BY DOWNLOADS continued on pg 40 16 | www.seniorscenemag.com | June 2021 Senior Fear Factor By Jason S. ValaVanis, CFP
n my 29 years working with the retirement community, 1. Will I outlive my money? I have discovered one common element of fear or anxiety 2. If I run out of money, what will happen to me and where Ithat resonates heavy among our Seniors. This primary will I live? concern is not obvious until I get to meet them and begin a 3. Will I become a burden to my children or others? discussion. In America, Seniors are clobbered by a host of on- going real problems. Yes, we have a great standard of living in Today's Seniors were raised in a much different time. our Country, but it doesn't come free. Our golden generation, Through the early and mid 1900s, children were trained to be the Seniors, are worried about everything: their physical health, industrious and independent, unlike today's teenagers who Alzheimer's disease, aging, rising prices, politics, Medicare, live on the couch and play video games posing as modern-day Medicaid, housing, mobility, their children and grandchildren, free-loaders, moochers and complainers. Our Seniors today were etc.. The list goes on and on. cut from a completely different cloth. They don't want any baby But one specific issue is the most common among almost sitters or care takers giving them a hard time. They worry about every Senior I meet; Living too long. What? Common sense losing their independence and especially their life savings - plain would suggest that living a long life is a good thing. With the and simple. recent accomplishments in science and medicine, coupled with With inflation, increases in investment risk and the histor- the increase in the standard of living for everyone, aging into the ically low interest rates, there seems to be no place to invest like 80s, 90s and beyond can expose another real problem. Yes, the in the past. Retirees are searching for investments that meet the anxiety of aging includes the notion of physical and mental de- golden four objectives: safety, tax management, growth & liquid- terioration. Understandably, more fear is present in the greater ity. It is increasingly difficult to lasso all four benefits into one or notion; being frail and vulnerable whilst having no more money. two investments that allow the Senior investor to feel relieved of Once broke, their ability to purchase their comforts and person- their number one fear - "outliving my money!". al maintenance the way they see fit is now permanently gone. With this idea, they ask themselves these three questions: SENIOR FEAR FACTOR continued on pg 61
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June 2021 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 19 Staying Connected – Part II By Joe Steckler, President, Helping Seniors of Brevard County
elping Seniors is introducing a new program called for such a program Staying Connected to reduce isolation in Brevard's lessened? I do not elderly population. The idea for the program comes think so. Are people Hfrom work we did at the Alzheimer's Foundation in the more tuned in to late 1990's. Each day, two volunteers from AARP called 20 text messaging, people who lived alone to see if they needed help. Most often social media, it just was a friendly chat, keeping the person connected to and apps such as a name they recognized. I would sometimes sit and join the FaceTime? These conversation. It was easy to hear the joy felt by the person on are all great ways the other end of the line. to communicate, Now we are some 25 years down the pike. Has the need but I think the need for a program like Staying Connected has actually increased. We have more elderly, more people living alone, and more need for interpersonal relationships, based on my own experience living in a rehabilitation center with people who did not have family or friends. We need people in our lives. That phrase is the basis for the entire Staying Connected program. Isolation is not conducive for healthy living, a fact made all too clear by the recent nationwide bout with coronavirus. Consider the times when a call from you might have made a huge difference to an elderly person on their own and unable to drive. Just hearing a friendly voice for a quick chat means a lot to those who live alone. Think about it – do you get frustrated when you get an automatic response to a call? Do you miss asking questions and getting replies from a live person? Progress is great, but we need to reestablish the person in the calling equation. So Staying Connected is now an official program of Helping Seniors. All you need do is call 321-473-7770 and Kim will get you enrolled on our call list. We also need volunteers to make the calls. It would be especially helpful to have retired nurses, social workers, or people of a similar background who can dedicate a few hours a week to the program. The calling can be done from your home or an office setting, whatever is easiest for you. The number of seniors in Brevard continues to increase, so the need for this program will keep growing. Call Kim at 321-473-7770 or email us at info@ helpingseniorsofbrevard.org. We do need your help. Contact Helping Seniors at 321-473-7770, at www.HelpingSeniorsofBrevard.org, or at P.O. Box 372936, Satellite Beach, FL 32937. 20 | www.seniorscenemag.com | June 2021 June 2021 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 21 Raising POW/MIA Flags: 86th Completed at Mims Elementary
n May 11, 2021, at about 1:30 pm, the American on surveys taken by many, there was no other such mission Flag at Mims Elementary School was lowered and the in Florida or the entire country that matched this project, Ostriking black and white POW/MIA Flag was attached especially during the pandemic. below it and both were raised to the top of the pole while Nothing even happens if Florida did not decide to open the Mims School Orchestra beautifully played the National schools last fall or if leaders like Dr. Mark Mullins, himself Anthem. Thus ended a project first planned a veteran, do not see merit in conducting before COVID struck in March 2020 to the ceremonies. All were held outdoors have the ceremonies, present flags and teach with plenty of social distancing and mostly students and staff about the flag and what with masks. The challenge was kicked veterans have done at ALL 86 Brevard Public off last Dec 15, when the flag was raised Schools (BPS). at the BPS Admin Building in Viera with It was an effort led by Rolling Thunder well over 100 in attendance. By then, BPS FL- Chapter 1 of the Space Coast - the senior administrators Kimberly Garton and biggest in Florida. President JJ Justice, Mike Christina Uttlinger were asked to lead the Schulze, Billy Van Doren, Bob Ericson and challenging matrix fix to match the RTFL-1 five area team leaders from Palm Bay to Mims led the mission teams and the schools leadership to the best dates and times, with great support from veterans groups including the Veterans making sure every elementary, middle and high school was Memorial Center, the Cape Canaveral Chapter of MOAA, covered, rain or shine. It all worked. At the beginning, the VFW and American Legion. These groups raised the over the end, and at Bayside HS Ceremony in the middle, the $3300 needed to purchase all 86 POW/MIA Flags. For almost ceremony teams were joined by dozens of officials, other five months teams from 5-6 or 60-70 visited every school veterans, Sheriff Ivey, County Property Appraiser Blixley the during a carefully orchestrated effort to meet the Goal. Based RAISING POW/MIA FLAGS... continued on pg 51
22 | www.seniorscenemag.com | June 2021 SENIOR SCENE MONTHLY TRAVEL TIPS 24 Things Cruisers Love to Complain About Part 1 of 2 Parts Contact Chris Morse or Betty Powers @ 321-978-5211, Chris Morse Senior Travel Specialist [email protected] or [email protected]
cruise is supposed to be a time for fun and relaxation, upset or stressed out. Just imagine your great cabin and the but vacations don't always go as planned. It's frustrating great time you will have once you get onboard! THE PREMIER SPACE COAST MAGAZINE ESPECIALLY FOR ADULTS 50+ Awhen that happens, but before you storm off to the guest 6. Alcohol services desk, here are some of the top things you might be Sometimes cruise alcohol costs are high, and not everybodySENIOR SCENE inclined to complain about -- and why the situation probably wants to pay for overpriced beer or souvenir glasses. Even set- isn't as bad as you think. price packages are expensive and come with daily drinkSENIOR limits TRAVEL CLUB FOR ALL SENIORS 50+ 1. Ship Size and restrictions on top-shelf liquor. With most lines banning Not everybody is cut out to sail on every size ship. Some passengers from bringing their own booze onboard, Weit's are no the voice and source of information for the senior community cruisers prefer a small, intimate experience, while others are wonder that alcohol gripes are common among cruisers.for all your travel requirements! happiest on mega-ships with thousands of passengers and a But, think of it this way: You're on vacation. If drinkingThe club offers: Guaranteed best pricing for your dizzying selection of activities. If you find yourself bored on is important to you, budget for it, as you would for1travel any itinerary other a ship that's too tiny because of the lack of lavish shows or added cost -- flights, parking, lunch ashore, new clothesWe simplify or the travel complexity 2offered on the internet restaurant size or overwhelmed on one that's too big with too luggage, shore excursions -- associated with your travels.We match or And beat any internet rate - much to do, don't get disappointed; you'll know for next time. when you book your cruise the Senior Travel, we 3willGuaranteed make sure W e areSpecialNeedsCertifiedandworkwith 2. Cruise Fares that you are aware of all the extra costs. There4 are travelvendorsthatsupporttheseniormarket a few cruise I have heard many complaints from new passengers who liens that are all-inclusive so this might be a way to get Monthly all seniorthat specials from 5 top travel vendors are frustrated that their cruise fares have dropped after they've you want for a great price! Special senior group travel programs made their final payment. Therefore, you need to book with 7. Canceled or Changed Itineraries 6 (weliketotraveltogether) * Friends & Family, * Church Groups, *Golf Buddies, Senior Travel. We check weekly on your booking to make This might be the biggest complaint for all our* Men’s &passengers! Women’s Groups, * Food & Wine sure that you have the lowest pricing. We change to the lower Of course, it is terrible if your sailing is shortened or -- worse GET ACQUAINTED OFFER! pricing if it becomes available. We understand your thoughts, -- canceled completely, but don't take it personally. SAVE $75.00 Especially ON YOUR NEXT TRAVEL LAND OR SEA – 7 DAYS OR LONGER The best way to get to know Senior Travel and the benefits Senior Scene Travel Club has to offer but that's why we check prices often and wait as long as possible during the Covid Crisis. Cruise lines most often makeis these to give us a try. You have nothing to lose AND EVERYTHING TO SAVE. to pay off the balance for your next sailing. changes in the interest of passenger safety due to weather, 3. Gratuities political or social unrest, or mechanical issues. Few subjects heat up cruisers more than gratuities. Also If you understand only one thing about your cruise called daily service charges, they are added to your onboard contract, let it be this: Cruise lines reserve the right to change account of passengers sailing mainstream cruise lines and or cancel your cruise (or parts of it) for any reason, and they divided among crew to supplement their pay. don't owe you anything if that happens, especially if the change Bottom line: You might not like having to pay the extra is the result of something out of their control. When booking fee, removing them from your bill only hurts hardworking crew your cruise with Senior Travel. We will tell you all about the members (including those who help behind the scenes, such as cancellation and change policies, so you understand and are dishwashers and cooks). comfortable with these rules and regulations! 4. Extra-Fee Items 8. Cabins As cruise lines look for new ways to make money while Over the years, I have heard it all in terms of cabin giving passengers more options, they've introduced increasingly complaints. Maybe your stateroom is too large or too small, high-tech and jaw-dropping amenities like virtual-reality the bed is uncomfortable, there's not enough closet storage, the arcades, puzzle rooms, IMAX movies and specialty dining -- for balcony is not large enough, the cabin was on the wrong deck a fee. The answer is simple: If you don't want to pay for these or you can hear your next-door neighbors through the walls. things, don't. Consider booking your voyage with a line that There's a lot that can go wrong with your home away from includes most offerings in its fares. But extra-fee attractions are home but remember: It's temporary. Work with your Senior here to stay and help keep base cruise fares low. Travel Advisor to make sure that you select the right cabin! 5. Embarkation 9. Dining Embarkation day can be stressful, especially if you're Whether you're a foodie or someone with a less not prepared. There are lots that can go wrong if you bring sophisticated palate, sustenance is subjective, which means it's contraband, show up sick or forget proper documentation. Plus, difficult for cruise lines to please everybody. Although they do sometimes the wait can be long, the port facilities crowded and an impressive job in most cases, it won't stop some hungry the parking situation less than ideal. We ask that you remain clam, be patient, go with the flow. Do not start off your cruise THINGS CRUISERS LOVE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT cont'd on pg 55
June 2021 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 23 Don’t Let Joint Pain Slow You Down
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hen is it time to get a total joint replacement? The Long walks, even dancing! The face-to-face experiences that question alone raises stress levels. For orthopedic come with choosing fun. Wsurgeons, it’s a good starting point. Knee replacements and shoulder surgeries come with “The most frequent question posed to me by my patients periods of recovery but not orders of bed rest, and they regarding their hip replacement is, ‘When is the right time?’” sharply decrease pain and immobility, while hip replacement says Dr. Scott Miller, a Health First orthopedic surgeon procedures carry some of the highest patient satisfaction rates who specializes in knee and hip replacement. “My answer is, of all surgeries performed today. ‘When you’ve started to accommodate "The primary concern among daily changes because of your joint You shouldn’t abandon the activities you live our patients undergoing hip pain, it’s about that time.’” for because joint replacement surgery – or replacement is how the recovery will Hip, knee, shoulder or other recovery – is scary or ‘too soon’. Get answers go, and I tell them, ‘You should be joint replacement may loom large for from a team of orthopedic specialists. up and walking the day of surgery, patients who have cut back on their home the following day by lunch, golf game, even chasing a grandchild and up and at ‘em with therapy.’ in the yard. Instead of moving ahead they choose instead to Most patients are away from their walker or assistive devices sacrifice joy. Why? Often, it’s anxiety — not over the surgery within a week, as well as their pain medication, and getting itself (these are very safe procedures and under general back to the things they want to do," Miller says. anesthetic) but the recovery. People with joint injuries and arthritis develop high pain Patients get creative imagining unpleasant scenarios thresholds. They move “around the pain,” often developing during or after joint replacement operations while ignoring what medical experts call compensatory problems: shuffling the new lease on life’s best activities. A pain-free golf swing. the burden to another part of the body. People with hip pain often experience back pain while people who put off knee replacements will lean awkwardly on the opposite knee. Worse, older adults may “compensate” for joint pain by choosing rest and inactivity, raising their chances for weight gain, cardiac or pulmonary conditions, even depression and mental health issues. The decision to undergo surgery is personal and should be made in consultation with your doctor. Don’t let easy excuses be your guide. Stop giving up “a little here and there” to ease pain when you can add more and more, moving through the world pain-free. To schedule a consultation with a Health First orthopedic joint specialist, call 321.434.3131 or visit HF.org/WhatMovesYou to learn more.
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June 2021 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 25 The Helping Seniors 2021 Car Raffle Choose Your Winning Car:
1 ticket for $25 or 5 tickets for $100 Donation. For Tickets: www.HelpingSeniorsofBrevard.org Call 321-473-7770 and/or get yours at all Boniface Hiers Dealerships.
Helping Seniors Car Raffle Grand Drawing - Saturday October 9th 2021 Grand Drawing will be at the American Muscle Car Museum.
Base model provided. Upgrade at winner's cost/discretion. Need not be present to win. See Official Rules for complete details. Helping Seniors of Brevard is a Florida 501(c)(3) Nonproot.
26 | www.seniorscenemag.com | June 2021 Greetings, My short message can not begin to tell you of the many things Helping Seniors resolves on a daily basis. One of the most frequent and difficult problems is placement of an elderly relative in an assisted living or nursing home. It is hard for a senior to leave their comfortable and familiar home, which they have lived in for many years. Sadly, circumstances often dictate change regardless of whether or not either party wants this to occur. The situation is further compounded when the parties live far apart. One of the most difficult obstacles to overcome is the failure of both parties to communicate their desires to each other. What should be an easy decision to make becomes quite complicated, and the specter of a guardianship rears its ugly head. This is a no-win situation, because one party will likely bear permanent scars of the conflict resolution. Early communication of wishes can often facilitate an understanding amicable to either party, avoiding the placement of a guardianship on the party needing advanced care. Something not often discussed or understood is the licensing of the assisted living facility, a matter of great importance. Some facilities are licensed to provide more advanced care then others, enabling the senior to stay where they are happy and want to remain, rather than make another stressful move to a different facility. My advice is to ask questions and avail yourself of a placement service. This is a new experience for you, but not for them, and they can help you ask the right questions. I would be remiss if I did not ask for your help with the car raffle. We need a constant flow of ticket donations so that our cash flow remains steady. It would also be a great help if you would tell your friends about the raffle. We do need your support.
Joe Steckler Elder Advocate 2020 Car Raffle Kim's Corner Afternoon at the Museum Kim A. Bernard, MS Kerry Fink, Executive Director Education Specialist Helping Seniors of Brevard Helping Seniors of Brevard
On October 10th last year, we pulled a As most of you know, housing in Brevard winning ticket for our 4th annual Helping Seniors County is one of the biggest problems we have. Car Raffle. But, due to Covid limitations, we were I hear situations concerning homelessness, not able to invite folks to the American Muscle eviction, and even the elderly not being able to Car Museum for the drawing. Instead, staff and pay their bills. This leads me to tell you an Board members stood outside as Mark Pieloch’s interesting story about an elderly lady, who shall lovely wife, Tetiana, drew the winning ticket. remain anonymous. We promise three things when you make a She called and explained that she was donation for a raffle ticket: (1) the satisfaction of having a hard time paying for bills since the loss supporting the good work of Helping Seniors; (2) of her husband. She wanted to know if I knew of having a shot at winning one of the fabulous anyone who was looking for a room to rent. That raffle cars; and (3) enjoying time at Mark’s day, she was in luck! amazing American Muscle Car Museum. Last I had a previous caller who was a year we were able to do the first two, but just caregiver for an elderly lady in her 90’s and was could not safely hold the Grand Drawing party. on her way to long term care. As a result, my If you have followed Helping Seniors for caller was becoming homeless since she was any length of time, you know that integrity and no longer needed by the family. At that point, the service to our seniors is the standard we live by, moment hit me. and we promised a make-good date at the I had an elderly lady in her 80’s needing Museum for all 2020 Helping Seniors Car Raffle help to pay bills and keep up with household ticket holders. chores, and a trained caregiver in her 60’s with Now we are pleased to announce that a college degree who was about to become Mark has graciously offered to open his amazing homeless. So why not try and put them collection for a great Sunday afternoon at the together? Well, that is just what I did. I made Museum on September 12, 2021, from 1-4pm. sure she had proof of a background check and If you made a donation for a 2020 Helping drug test, which she paid for and all came back Seniors Car Raffle ticket – each ticket is Admit clear. One - we will welcome you at the Museum for a The next step was to connect the two via special afternoon complete with free soft drinks, phone to meet in person. I received a wonderful water, and cookies for all attendees. voicemail message the next day thanking me for Need more tickets? No problem – your my assistance in making this possible. This was 2021 Car Raffle ticket will admit you AND give quite the success for both ladies who could help you the opportunity to return to the Museum on each other in their time of need. Saturday evening, October 9, 2021, for the Helping Seniors 5th Annual Car Raffle Grand Kim Drawing, where you might even find yourself as You can reach Kim at 321-473-7770 or at T this year's winner! [email protected]. Got to be “in it to win it”! Get your tickets for the 2021 Car Raffle by calling 321-473-7770, at HelpingSeniorsCarRaffle.com, or stopping by any Boniface Hiers Automotive Dealership! See you at the Museum! Why Fractured Calculus Get the Checklist: Choosing a is Dangerous Hospice Provider Lee Sheldon, DMD, PA Kathleen Kashow, General Manager Solid Bite VITAS Healthcare in Brevard County
Last month, we wrote about “fractured By law, every hospice program must offer calculus” that could be left on the root surface the same basic services. How can you be sure during a scaling procedure for periodontal you’re choosing the best provider? Keep these disease. But there’s more to it than that. factors in mind to receive the professional, The rough shards of fractured calculus compassionate end-of-life care you and your have holes in them like Swiss cheese, called family deserve. “lacunae.” The lacunae are not empty. They Evaluate the provider’s reputation. are filled with bacteria that cause periodontal How long has the provider been in business? disease. The fractured calculus and lacunae What do other patients/families say? are in direct contact with ulcerated gum tissue, Check the provider’s qualifications. Is causing a straight line from the bacteria it Medicare-certified, licensed, and accredited in through the ulcer into your bloodstream. your state? A VA-certified We Honor Veterans Let’s go over just a few of those bacteria: program? Does it accept Medicare, Medicaid, Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg)--This is a VA benefits, and private plans? Provide charity big one. Pg has been associated with care? increased risk for atherosclerosis, stroke, Explore depth of care. Does it provide cardiovascular disease, and dementia. individualized medical, emotional, and spiritual Treponema denticola--This bacteria is care? Does it offer integrated services like linked to pancreatic and esophageal cancer music therapy, massage therapy, pet visits, Fusobacterium nucleatum/periodontium-- etc.? How frequently do team members visit? This bacteria and Pg often precede the onset Ensure it provides all four levels of of symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. hospice care: Routine home care, continuous A special effort, therefore, needs to be care up to 24 hours per day, inpatient hospice made to identify and remove fractured care, and respite care for caregivers. calculus. How do you know that special effort Ask about timing and emergencies. is occurring? Can care start immediately? Are patients One is the use of hand instruments, the admitted 24/7? Does the provider offer a 24- “scraping” instruments used to “plane the root” hour support hotline? to get the fractured calculus off. The hygienist Assess the provider’s expertise. Can it will make several strokes all over the teeth to care for patients with advanced illness(es)? Do remove the fractured calculus. You’ll hear the teams honor the needs of specific populations sound of the planing as it’s being done. While (veterans, LGBTQ, Black, Latino, Jewish, etc.)? ultrasonic instruments make the removal of Pay attention to impressions. Did the gross calculus easier and more efficient, hand representatives answer all your questions? instruments are nearly always used to remove Were they empathetic? Good communicators? the underlying fractured calculus. The right hospice choice can support a The best way to know that fractured “good death.” Ask the right questions so that calculus is gone is that at a subsequent visit your experiences will be positive and heart- the periodontal pockets will have shrunk and warming for years to come. there will no longer be any bleeding when For more information about end-of-life probing. If not, more advanced treatment or care options, call VITAS Healthcare at referral to a periodontist may be needed. 321.339.2893 or visit VITAS.com. T June is Not My Family: Men's Health Month Real Life Issues Riki Montgomery, Office Manager Ruth C. Rhodes Esq. Seniors Helping Seniors Rhodes Law, P.A.
Did you know that June is Men’s Health You may ask yourself, how do elder law Month? While we all need to be a little more issues apply to my life? For the next several conscious of our health as we age, there are a months, we will discuss real life situations that few things our gentlemen friends should be our firm sees nearly every day, and the aware of. importance of being proactive and prepared. For example, the chances of developing In this month’s episode, Don and Anne cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and have been married for 65 years. Unfortunately, hypertension are increased in men as compared Don suffered a health event and now must go to to women. According to the Centers for a nursing home. Anne is very worried. She Disease Control and Prevention, the top causes discovers that Don has an account that she is not of death for adult men in the United States are joint owner on. When she attempts to access the heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory account, Anne is told that she cannot sign for diseases, and stroke. Don. What do you mean I can’t sign for my Just like women, men also have hormone husband? We have been married for 65 years! changes to worry about. Men go through a sort Unfortunately, this scenario happens often. of male menopause around the age of 50 when Anne will need a Durable Power of Attorney for testosterone levels start to decline. Don to legally sign for him. She will also need it They too suffer mood swings, irritability, to deal with Medicare, insurance policies, and all lack of enthusiasm / energy, insomnia, fatigue, other financial matters. Realizing that she cannot and poor concentration and short-term memory. help her husband causes Anne undue stress and Decreasing muscle mass can lower the ability to costs precious time and money that could have exercise, the results of which are weight gain been avoided by being proactive and prepared. and fat redistribution (“beer belly”). Fortunately, obtaining a Durable Power of The good news is there are many ways to Attorney for Don is not going to be a problem improve our health as we age. Eat a healthy because he still has the mental capacity to low-fat diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, understand what he is signing. Had he lacked the get a yearly physical, wash your hands to avoid mental capacity to sign legal documents, the getting sick, take supplements (calcium and stress, time and expense would greatly increase. vitamins D and B are common deficiencies), A Designation of Health Care Surrogate manage stress, and engage your brain. and Living Will can be equally important. Had this Most importantly, stay active with been a second marriage for Don and Anne, then cardiovascular and muscle building exercises other estate planning should be done to avoid like walking, swimming, or cycling. Or if you like disinheriting their respective children. An elder to help others in your community and stay active law attorney can help Anne and Don get the at the same time, give Seniors Helping Seniors documents they need to help make decisions for a call. We hire seniors! 321-722-2999 each other and avoid the undue stress of not T being prepared or having a written plan. Stay tuned next month for more real-life scenarios of “Not My Family: Real Life Issues.” Today is the day for you to be proactive and get prepared. Call Rhodes Law, P.A. at (321) 610- 4542 to schedule your FREE consultation now.
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APPLIANCE REPAIR DENTIST Appliance Repair Pros Lee Sheldon, DMD, PA Serving Our Space Coast Since 2007 2223 Sarno Road Senior or Military Discounts Melbourne, FL 32935 321-499-4956 ask for Stephanie www.drleesheldon.com 100 day warranty on all repairs 321-802-2810
ATTORNEY DRYER VENT CLEANING Ruth Rhodes, Esq. Dryer Vent Cleaning Pros Rhodes Law, P.A. Your Dryer Fire Prevention Specialist 1751 Sarno Rd Ste. 2 Serving Brevard County Since 2007 Melbourne, FL 32935 321-499-4956 ask for Stephanie www.rhodeslawpa.com Ask About Special Senior Pricing 321-610-4542
The Law Office of FINANCIAL PLANNERS Amy B. Van Fossen, P.A. 1696 W. Hibiscus Blvd., Ste A August Velten & Associates Melbourne, FL 32901 2955 Pineda Plaza #104, Melbourne, FL 32940 www.AmyBVanFossen.com www.augusthvelten.com 321-426-1848; (fax) 321-345-5417 321-622-7272
William Johnson, P.A. Financial Cornerstone Group 140 Interlachen Dr., Suite B Retirements • Investments • Insurance Melbourne, FL 32940 Rockledge and Palm Bay Locations www.floridaelderlaw.net www.yourfcg.com 321-253-1667 321-735-4994
AUDIOLOGY SERVICES HEALTH Palm Bay Hearing Aid Center Concierge Medical Equipment Services 490 Centre Lake Dr NE Ste 150 Shawn Parker, MS, President /CEO Palm Bay, FL 32907 1367 B. Cypress Ave., Melbourne, FL 32935 www.palmbayhearingaids.com 321-956-4000 321-369-9900 Holistic Health Center Dr. Kevin Kilday Palm Bay, Melbourne, Merritt Island, and Viera CARE MANAGEMENT / ADVOCACY www.holistichealthcenter.us Total Long-Term Care Consultant Services 321-549-0711 6767 N. Wickham Rd. Suite 401 Melbourne, FL 32940 Simple Health Advisors, LLC [email protected] T [email protected] 321-752-0995 www.simplehealthadvisors.com 321-345-7738
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HOME BUILDERS INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES Monarch Homes of Brevard Allstate: Niki Jones Agency Model address 1728 Tullagee Ave. www.allstate/nikijones Melbourne, FL 32940 660 E. Eau Gallie Blvd, Suite 104 www.monarchhomesofbrevard.com Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 321-806-3948 321-773-3394
Care Plus Health Plans / HUMANA www.humana.com HOME REPAIR 321-751-7645 Hansen's Handyman Services Quality Home Repairs Great Florida Insurance 321-302-9441 palmbay1.greatflorida.com [email protected] 321-241-4881
HOSPICE Medicare Made Easy~Jill Whittamore VITAS Healthcare Helping you find the best plan for your needs 4450 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Ste 250 Make the switch to a 5 Star Plan today! Melbourne, FL 32934 321-458-3702 s [email protected] www.vitas.com 321-751-6671 Medi-Health Insurance Medicare/Medicaid/Medical Debbie Fischer IN HOME CARE 321-258-1213 Avid Home Care, LLC (non-medical) 2425 N. Courtenay Pkwy Ste 10 www.avidhomecareservices.com LABORATORY / DIAGNOSTICS [email protected] Paradise Mobile Labs, LLC 321-392-3400 "We Come to You" www.paradisemobilelabs.com CSI Caregiver Services, Inc. 321-522- 7466 2475 Palm Bay Rd NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 Fax 321-989-0226 www.csicaregiver.com 321-722-0009
Home Health Care Resources Corp. MOBILITY SCOOTERS Serving All of Brevard County Dynamite Travel Scooters www.homehealthcrc.com PO Box 360064, Melbourne, FL 32936 321-677-2577 https://www.dtscooters.com 1-800-697-6765 Ext. 3 Seniors Helping Seniors 1103 W Hibiscus Blvd, Ste 400 www.seniorcarebrevard.com MORTGAGE T 321-722-2999 Reverse Mortgage Funding 977 Long Meadow Road, Melbourne
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MOVING REAL ESTATE A Mother's Touch Movers Debbie Beard, Broker, SRES www.motouchmovers.com Next Chapter Real Estate 321-253-6040 Specializing in 55+ Buyers and Sellers 474 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne FREE CONSULTATION CALL 321-298-5562 [email protected] OPTICAL Eye Clinic and Laser Institute Enhanced Property Investments Offices in Merritt Island, Melbourne, Port St. P.O. Box 236724 John and Suntree Cocoa Beach, FL 32923 www.youreyeclinic.com www.enhancedpropertyinvestments.com 321-453-3937 321-351-3222
Veterans Realty of Brevard 1675 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 PEST & TERMITE CONTROL 321-868-1833www.veteransrealtyofbrevard.com Beachside Termite and Pest Control Serving all of Brevard County www.getbeachside.com 321-750-4100 SENIOR LIVING / MEMORY CARE Addington Place of Titusville – Assisted Living and Memory Care 497 N Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32796 PHYSICAL THERAPY www.AddingtonPlaceofTitusville.com Fyzical Balance and Therapy Centers 321-383-2112 150 5th Ave., Ste C, Indialantic 321-372-3090 Hibiscus Court Assisted Living and Memory Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson's Disease Care Community (Balance and Fall Prevention) 540 E. Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901 www.slm.net 321-345-9830
PRINTING Zon Beachside Allegra Design, Print, Mail 1894 S. Patrick Drive 2040 Murrell Road, Rockledge Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 www.allegrarockledge.com www.zonbeachside.com 321-242-1006 321-777-8840
REAL ESTATE TRAVEL Barbara Wall, Broker Associate Helping Seniors of Brevard Travel Club Berkshire Hathaway Home Services FL Realty Merritt Island, FL 32952 2000 Highway A1A, Indian Harbour Beach [email protected] T [email protected] (321) 978-5211• Chris & Betty 321-749-2444 We create “trips of a lifetime” for seniors
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T Call Helping Seniors today to get signed up! 321-473-7770 or email us at [email protected] 34 | www.seniorscenemag.com | June 2021 Scamming the Elderly: How to Avoid Being a Victim Traci Graf, RN AVID Home Care
Surveys show that most seniors fear This week we got good news about travel losing their independence more than death. This opening up in the US. We look forward to makes them an easy target for scams. Often working with seniors as they plan their first seniors do not report fraud lest family members vacation in almost two years. As senior travel question their ability to handle finances. They experts and special needs certified, we help also are targeted because they have good seniors travel the world at the best possible credit, own a home, are polite, or more willing to prices. listen to a sad story from a stranger. Let's look We support Helping Senior of Brevard and at some of the more common scams for seniors. are pleased to offer all of our seniors in Brevard Fraud.org reports the top three seniors County a special cruise on October 17, 2021 on scams are prize scams, phishing/spoofing, and the MSC Divina leaving from Port Canaveral. internet merchandise scams. The complaints for Special incentives exist for early booking, so call people over age 65 have increased from 9% in Chris at 818-430-1480 for more information or 2019 to 31% in 2020. see our ad in Senior Scene Magazine. A prize or sweepstakes scam is when you are contacted either by phone or email and asked to follow a link to claim a prize. The link will require you to fill out personal information, which is used to steal your identity, not pay out a prize. Phishing or spoofing is usually done via email where the scammers impersonate other entities like Amazon or Paypal in order to implant viruses and malware on your computer. The best way to know if it is a scammer is to hover your mouse or icon over the actual email address of the sender. If it doesn’t match the source, it’s fake, and you shouldn’t click on any links in the message, just delete it. The third most common elderly scam is internet merchandise scams. These occur when you purchase something online from what Helping Seniors of Brevard is a registered appears to be a reliable source. The item either 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Your support never comes or is misrepresented in size or helps us connect vulnerable seniors to the help value. The vendor also can misuse your credit they need. You may donate online safely and card for fraudulent purchases. securely at www.HelpingSeniorsofBrevard.org or There are many other scams: funeral mail your check made payable to HSOBC to arrangements, helping a family member in P.O. Box 372936, Satellite Beach, FL 32937. trouble, Covid cures and fake vaccines, and the You can also help support Helping Seniors of romance scam. Be safe, be smart, learn to Brevard every time you shop at protect yourself and your assets, and don't share any personal information with anyone. www.smile.Amazon.com. Thank you! T June 2021 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 35 By the time the family discovered the Scammers Seeking crime, significant financial damage had been Out Seniors done. While local detectives and FBI have been Tara Bailey involved, they have not located the individual(s). MPA, CMC, RG, CSA, BCPA, CDP The victim has moments of recognizing they Total Long-Term Care Consultant Services were scammed, but overall have frequent back- slides and believe the interactions were on the Recently Florida’s Attorney General, Ashley up and up. The emotional damage is extensive. Moody, introduced the Florida’s Senior What would possibly explain why people Protection Team, experts commissioned to fight would fall for such stories? Well, there are a fraud. Members from the Attorney General’s multitude of precipitating situations that might Office of Statewide Prosecution, Consumer help explain things. For instance, COVID-19 Protection Division, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, made seniors especially vulnerable to social
and Office of Citizen Services are united in this isolation and reduced interaction from family and fight against civil, criminal and health care fraud. loved ones. Many seniors sought an outlet to The amount of scams against seniors combat the emotional stresses of being alone. continues to grow, and the aftermath of financial One such outlet has been online devastation is far more significant than most are technology and social media. While many aware. Over the past year, we have received persons were unable to manage routine banking multiple calls from family members who were at during much of last year, online banking became a loss when learning that their loved one had a normal course of bill paying and transfers fallen victim to these criminals. The financial between accounts. Social media became a losses have ranged from as little as several necessity to many who were separated from hundred dollars to over $825,000. family and loved ones. This outlet helped to The latter case (used with permission) of a connect family and friends. Be aware that profile settings (or lack thereof), can increase the person losing most of their life savings is one likelihood of others finding you through your that is particularly disturbing, if not predictable. In friends’ profiles. this case, the scammer pretended to have an Another common reason for becoming investment opportunity for unsuspecting seniors vulnerable when people are isolated and lonely (a form of ‘catfishing’). After funds were include those that are physically or mentally transferred, a ‘friendship’ developed. disabled, are having the onset of dementia, are Soon, the criminal became more insistent unfamiliar with handling their own finances, or on help when they were suddenly ‘detained’ in a have recently lost a spouse or close family foreign country while working with ‘Doctors member. These markers are exactly what these without Borders’. (Doctors without Borders has thieves are counting on when targeting seniors. been a frequent target with these scams and are Among their favorite avenues of scamming adamant on their website that people involved older adults are: catfishing scam, telemarketing with their organization are not without assistance or mail fraud, phishing scam; Social Security if there are issues.) This scammer insisted the spoofing scam, Internet fraud, fraudulent legal host country scammed them of their belongings documents;, texting scam, grandparent scam, and now they were without food and care. undue influence or fraud, lottery scam, and home repair scam. T The story continued to develop as the scammer became more ‘personal’ and took on For more information on these scams and an emotional, romantic turn. By this time, the others and how to report whether you or a loved victim was emotionally hooked and felt that the one has been victimized please see: scammer was truly in love with them and they https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/scam-alerts. were subsequently in peril with one life emergency after another.
36 | www.seniorscenemag.com | June 2021 Regenerate Your Immune System – Prevent Disease Kevin Kilday, PhD, D.PSc, CBHC Holistic Health Center
During the Covid 19 pandemic, in addition There are many reasons why we live in to putting your trust in God, the next best thing Brevard County – perfect weather, great things to you can do is try to prevent Covid 19 (and all do outside, watching launches on the Space viruses) by strengthening your immune system. Coast – but I think the biggest draw is our Start by taking these steps. amazing sense of community. Get Vaccinated: Regardless of what the Case in point is the fact that we are home conspiracy theorists and alarmists believe, I (as to Mark Pieloch’s American Muscle Car Museum, a holistic doctor) believe that the Covid 19 a truly ONE OF A KIND PLACE where Mark vaccines are safe. The more people that get the generously donates his museum collection to be vaccine, the closer we’ll be to ending this horrific used for charitable purposes only. pandemic and getting back to a degree of I support senior living communities in 20 normalcy. Vaccines are readily available. different counties and none of them has such an Be safe: Even if you have been incredible support system and infrastructure as vaccinated, continue rigorous hand-washing, Brevard. That's due to the efforts of men like Joe wearing face masks when around people, and Steckler, AJ Hiers, and Mark Pieloch, who maintain 6 feet from people. When death rates support Brevard by their selfless giving and and hospitalizations are near non-existent, then advocating for those whose voices are not heard. maybe we can cut back. Together these gentlemen have arranged Take supplements: Take a high quality for the 2021 Helping Seniors Car Raffle at the multi vitamin and add vitamin C, vitamin D3, and American Muscle Car Museum: zinc. Research proves all of these are anti-viral • Joe Steckler, President of Helping Seniors, a and reduce the symptoms of all viruses. nonprofit that connects seniors to the Eat healthy: Research indicates that resources available to them in their area eating brightly colored vegetables and fruits plus • AJ Hiers of the Boniface Hiers Automotive nuts and seeds helps keep the immune system Group, who has worked with Joe for years to in top form. Stay away from sugar and support his nonprofit efforts; and processed foods. Try to eat as fresh as • Mark Pieloch, who has opened his doors, possible. once again, for us to hold the Grand Prize All of the following have been proven to Drawing at his American Muscle Car Museum regenerate the immune system. The final reason that Brevard is such an Exercise - walk outside 10-30 minutes a day. awesome place to live is people like you, who Stress less and sleep - sleep deprivation and get your 2021 raffle tickets for a chance to win a stress overload suppresses immune function. brand new car to support Helping Seniors and Don't smoke and avoid second hand smoke - possibly drive off in a shiny red Camaro, Dodge, impairs adult and children immune systems. Mazda or Kia! Drink less alcohol - excessive consumption Tickets are one for $25 or five for $100, impairs the immune system. and every single ticket includes admission to Dr. Kevin Kilday, PhD, D.PSc, Director of the American Muscle Car Museum Grand Holistic Health Center, Specialties – Natural Drawing Party on October 9, 2021. Get tickets at Solutions for Cancer and Chronic Health www.helpingseniorscarraffle.com, by calling 321- Conditions, Supplements and Tests. 473-7770 and/or by visiting any of the Boniface 321-549-0711 Hiers dealerships. Thank you! T June 2021 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 37 We are grateful to all our current underwriters! Call 321-473-7770 for sponsorship information ((
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o many things have changed in how we live our lives in the time of COVID. It's been a year since it all began in Searnest and, despite the vaccines, nothing has really gone back to normal. Even small tasks have a layer of "more difficult" on them ... such as buying a new handheld vacuum cleaner. My little handheld vac began dying after just a short time. I tried to baby it along, but now even with a full overnight charge, it only runs for 42 seconds before it quits again and wants another long charge. Used to be I'd go off to a local store, examine several possibilities and buy one. This time I went online, where thousands of selections awaited me, as well as hundreds of reviews for each item. I changed the list to lowest price first. I changed the list to most popular. I searched for only the manufacturer of my current handheld vac. It didn't help. Here are some things I learned along the way. If you're faced with making a purchase online and are hit with too many choices, call your local stores and ask what they recommend. Then look up the item online. If an item description (such as for a big fry pan) says it weighs 5.2 pounds, take your current fry pan into the bathroom and weigh it on your scale for comparison. If you want new shirts and the sizing chart online is iffy, order more of what you already have, but in different colors. The end result of this saga is that I purchased the same brand and model as my current vacuum. If nothing else, I know it will last approximately 2.5 years, which is right after the warranty expires. But at least I'll know what to expect while it works. (C) 2021 KING FEATURES SYNDICATE, INC.
DRIVE BY DOWNLOADS continued from pg 16 Google Chrome also has a Safety Check feature that will review updates check for potentially harmful or vulnerable extensions by typing this into the address bar: chrome:// settings/safetyCheck Your operating system is another critical item that needs to be kept updated. Windows 10 users are generally force- fed updates but macOS users have a little more control over updates. We typically see a much larger percentage of Apple computers that haven’t been updated, so if you’re a Mac user, don’t fall into a false sense of security when it comes to keeping your computer updated. Ad Blockers A great way to avoid ‘malvertising’ is by using an ad-block, which gives you total control over what gets downloaded to your computer while surfing: https://bit.ly/3cMlddo
40 | www.seniorscenemag.com | June 2021 PAW’S CORNER Flea Baths Offer By Sam Mazzotta Cats Only Temporary Relief
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: After my mother passed n Don't let cats outdoors: Fleas and ticks will hitch a away last year, I brought her two cats to live with me. ride on their fur. They're sweet and have settled in nicely, but they also have fleas. These came with them from my mom's house. n Two to four times a year, treat your entire home for Giving them a bath removes the fleas temporarily, but after fleas. These pests can lay hundreds or thousands of a couple of weeks both cats are covered again. How can I tiny eggs in your cats' hair, in carpets and rugs, and get rid of these pests once and for all? in dusty corners. Close your cats in a safe room and – Jeremy in Knoxville sprinkle flea powder across the carpet and into the corners, let sit for as many hours as the instructions DEAR JEREMY: My condolences on your mother's say, then vacuum up. Wash rugs, if possible. passing, and thank you for caring for her pets. While it n Dust and vacuum your home once a week. Vacuum may be impossible to completely get rid of fleas, you can twice per week in peak flea season, during the warmer drastically reduce the level of infestation on your cats. months. This helps remove unhatched flea eggs. Here's how: Vigilance and a proactive cleaning and treatment n Continue regular treatment of the cats through flea routine will keep those fleas at bay.Send your tips, baths, collars or topical treatments. comments and questions to [email protected]. n Comb through the cats' fur daily using your fingers (C) 2021 KING FEATURES SYNDICATE, INC. or a brush: Tiny dark specks indicate that fleas are still present.
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June 2021 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 41 Sends, Ascends, Descends Rev. Jeff Wood, First Presbyterian Church of Sebastian welovefirst.org & facebook.com/welovefirstsebastian
n the Christian calendar year the last followers to carry on his work to the ends President-elect and that one then being two months have had three of the of the earth. It doesn’t stop. It doesn’t inaugurated. Authority now in play. Ifive significant turns of the Christian just get received. It continues and is Jesus installed and presiding is also in the faith. Imagine trying to understand the passed on. To everyone. This is in the heart of Christian faith. Christian faith without Christmas? heart of Christian faith. Descends is that the Spirit of Jesus Or Easter? We can’t fully understand Ascends is that Jesus goes to heaven. comes down. The physical Jesus could be it without Sends, Ascends, or This is not so much a space shot into the with some disciples, some of the time, in Descends either. celestials as being crowned and taking some of the places. But the non-bodily Sends is that Jesus commissions his one’s seat on the throne. Think of presence of Jesus (Spirit) can actually be with all disciples, all the time, in all places. This is central to the Christian faith. CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS After these turn of events, which the Church remembers usually in April and May, Christians are commissioned, directed, and empowered to go be the hands and feet, the love and Helping Seniors Television TV Program Schedule light of Jesus in the world. Monday - Friday 8:30am; 4:30pm; 5:00pm So from December to May, we receive the Christ-child; we see the Christ sacrifice himself for us; we hear him send us; we realize he is empowered; and we take him into us. Then the rest of our days we live out this faith and love for the world.
LAURA KUCHARYSON continued from pg 11
too old to learn.” You can view Laura’s mesmerizing ocean scenes at the Downtown Art Gallery, 335 S. Washington Ave in historic downtown Titusville. The gallery is open 11 am to 4 pm, Helping Seniors Radio on 90.3 FM WEJF Radio Monday through Friday, Saturday 11am to 3 pm, Broadcast Schedule: or call for an appointment. Wednesdays 12nn-1pm Laura’s work can also be seen online at www. kucharysonart.com. For more information call 321-268-0122 or go to the Gallery’s Facebook page.
42 | www.seniorscenemag.com | June 2021 From the kitchen of Good Housekeeping
Gingered Pear and Dried Fruit Crisp 1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Drain pears, reserving 1 cup syrup. With wire whisk, mix cornstarch into reserved pear syrup until Dessert doesn't get much easier than this! Canned pears are blended. In shallow 2 1/2-quart glass or ceramic baking dish, mixed with chunks of dried fruit and a sprinkling of cinnamon, toss pears with reserved syrup mixture, dried fruit and cinnamon then topped with crumbled gingersnap cookies. until evenly mixed. Bake filling, covered, 15 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, in food processor with knife blade attached, 2 cans (28 to 29 ounces each) pear halves in light syrup blend gingersnap cookies, butter and sugar until finely ground and evenly mixed. With fingertips, press cookie mixture into 1 tablespoon cornstarch small chunks and scatter over pear filling. 1 cup mixed dried fruit, cut into large pieces 3. Bake crisp, uncovered, 10 to 12 minutes longer or until filling 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon is hot and bubbling and cookie topping is crisp. Spoon into des- 1 1/2 cups gingersnap cookies (about 20 cookies) sert bowls; garnish with mint sprigs. Serves 8. 3 tablespoons butter or margarine * Each serving: About 270 calories, 6g total fat (1g saturated), 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2g protein, 54g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, 0mg cholesterol, 185mg Fresh mint sprigs for garnish sodium.
Weeknight BBQ Beans These delicious stovetop "baked beans" are a perfect partner for a rotisserie chicken.
2 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces 1 medium onion, chopped 1 can (15 to 19 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (15 to 19 ounces) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup bottled barbeque sauce 2 tablespoons ketchup
1. In 2-quart saucepan, cook bacon pieces over medium heat about 6 minutes or until bacon is browned. With slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Discard all but 1 ta- blespoon bacon fat from pan. Add onion and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until tender and golden, stirring occasionally. 2. Return bacon to saucepan. Stir in beans, bar- becue sauce, ketchup and 1/4 cup water; heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 5 minutes longer to blend flavors, stirring often. * Each serving: About 175 calories, 4g total fat (1g saturated), 4mg cholesterol, 485mg sodi- um, 30g total carbohydrate, 10g dietary fiber, 10g protein.
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June 2021 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 43 Myasthenia Gravis Hits Nerve/ Muscle Juncture
DEAR DR. ROACH: What can you tell me about DEAR DR. ROACH: I read that people are not being paid myasthenia gravis? My dear friend was diagnosed with it for donating blood anymore. Is this true? -- R.F.T. and hospitalized for eight days. She is able to walk and move ANSWER: Yes. Blood donation is not compensated. Plasma about, but now, six weeks later, she is still on a liquid diet and donation, on the other hand, often is compensated. Plasma, unable to move any of her facial muscles. -- I.M. which contains the proteins in the blood, can be highly ANSWER: Myasthenia gravis, from the Latin and Greek purified so that there is no risk of infection, as opposed to for "serious muscle weakness," is an autoimmune disease blood -- every precaution is taken to reduce infection, but it that attacks the connection of nerves to muscles. Specifically, can never be brought to zero. the body attacks the acetylcholine receptor or its associated Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer proteins, where nerves connect to skeletal muscles. This causes individual questions, but will incorporate them in the weakness of the muscles and increased susceptibility to fatigue. column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to The diagnosis of MG is suggested by typical symptoms, [email protected]. the most common of which are eye symptoms like double (c) 2021 North America Synd., Inc. vision or droopy eyelid (ptosis). A smaller number of people will have symptoms that involve eating and chewing -- this sounds like your friend's primary problem -- and a few will have weakness in the limbs, neck or face, or of the breathing muscles. The diagnosis is usually confirmed by blood testing, but a few people will need more sophisticated testing, such as an electrical muscle stimulation test. MG commonly affects women under 40 and men over 60, but it can occur in any age group. The thymus, an immune organ that is located in the upper chest behind the sternum (breastbone), is an important origination point for MG, and 10% to 15% of people with MG have tumors of the thymus. Surgical removal of the thymus is often performed to improve symptoms. In addition to removal of the thymus, there are three other types of treatment for MG. The first is medicines that help the nerve-muscle receptor work better, such as pyridostigmine. This starts working within minutes. The second is treatments to get rid of the antibodies attacking the receptor. Plasmapheresis, the physical removal of antibodies, takes a few days to start working; intravenous immune globulin takes a week or two to work. It's not clear exactly how these work in MG. The third type, anti-immune system drugs, take much longer: a few weeks for prednisone but several months at least for others, such as cyclosporine and mycophenolate. Your friend is in a period where many of the treatments have not had time to work yet, and I expect that she will get better as the treatments take hold. Her doctors may be talking to her about removing the thymus, but she needs to be well controlled before surgery. Some experts use plasmapheresis or immune globulin to get good control quickly before surgery, especially in people whose symptoms involve eating and facial functions. You can read more at www.tinyurl.com/NIHmyasthenia.
44 | www.seniorscenemag.com | June 2021 by VETERANS POST Freddy Groves Still Waiting on Records? eeks ago, I wrote about the National Personnel research rooms are closed. All museums are closed. No tours, Records Center (NPRC) being mostly closed no school visits, nothing involving the public strolling in. Wdue to COVID-19 with staff unable to process If you have a genuine emergency, you'll need to fax them requests for information. I warned that unless you have one Standard Form 180, Request Pertaining to Military Records. of a very short list of essential reasons for asking, your request The NPRC's website says its fax machines are down, but here is going back on the pile to be handled later. are alternate fax numbers to send your emergency request: Now, the Department of Veterans Affairs is going to 314-801-0764, 314-801-0762, 314-801-0569, 314-801- work with the National Archives and Records Administration 0984, 314-801-9195. Include an email address. to get COVID-19 vaccines to on-site staff so that they can On the off chance the records you need have already return to work to process compensation claims. The VA is been digitized online, check www.archives.gov, click Veterans' going to provide enrollment specialists and medical staff Service Records. Unfortunately, at this point, all records with vaccines provided by the Department of Health and digitizing has come to a halt. One has to wonder about the Human Services. true size of the records request backlog. A letter signed by The short list of requests the NPRC is able to handle 185 members of Congress gave the number as 480,000. It are true emergencies: records information so veterans can also mentions the $15 million given to NPRC to help get the get medical treatment, burials and homeless veterans trying backlog cleared, the emergency number that isn't answered to get into homeless shelters. And, no, in answer to one and the call center that isn't staffed. Missouri veteran who asked if he could just show up in What did we get for that $15 million? St. Louis and do his own research. All National Archives Senior Scene® | February Issue (C) 2021 KING FEATURES SYNDICATE, INC. NEED HELP with a Federal Government Agency
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final removal or banishment of the native people, lumbering Cedar tree stands were also timbered for ship decking exploded along the St Johns River and Indian River Lagoon. and pencils. Winter in Florida was no vacation for the team of men Wars bring innovation. The Civil War, 1861-1865, contracted by New England ship builders to harvest live oaks. produced metal clad vessels. The “Iron Clads”, the These “Live Oakers” were housed in large camps with up to Confederate Merrimack (Virginia) and the Union Monitor set fifty tree cutters, sixty carpenters and supporting staff. Team the precedent and relieved dependence on the last remaining leaders came with specific orders for rough board lengths. live oaks. Even today it is unusual to find ancient oaks along Most difficult however, were orders for braces and brackets the lagoon. made from specified natural angles of branch to trunk joints. But some live oaks survived. The last surviving Whaling These were used to stabilize the inner and outer sheathing ship, harbored at Mystic Seaport, Connecticut, the Charles W of the hull. Whole trees could be cut down just because one Morgan was in need of major repairs. Some of the live oaks branch angle met design specifications. missed by the 19th century “Live Oakers” met their demise The camps became small towns each winter with work in the hurricanes of 2005. Ship designers and craftsmen at crews scouting coastal lagoons. Oak Hill in Volusia County Mystic Seaport hired huge trucks to collect downed oaks to became a year round settlement as some of the “Oakers” refurbish the Morgan. The legacy of the mighty Southern Live became permanent Floridians. Construction of Whalers, Oaks of the Indian River Lagoon lives on in the Charles W American Navy and Clipper ships again pressured and Morgan, the last of the whalers. heightened competition for the live oak supply. Coastal Red
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LOSS OF CONTROL: owner’s one-half interest. For example, if the jointly owned FIRST, if you can withdraw from a joint account without property had a basis of $100,000 the two owners would each the other person's signature, he/she likewise can withdraw have a basis of $50,000. If when an owner dies the value of without yours. the property is $200,000, the new overall basis is $150,000 with a stepped-up on the deceased owner’s one half from SECOND, with real estate the problem is reversed. The $50,000 to $100,000 and the original basis of $50,000 on the other owner must sign a deed or a mortgage with you and surviving owner’s one-half interest. therefore has control over what you do with the property. In the next article we will look at ways property can be PARTIAL LOSS OF STEPPED-UP TAX BASIS: held through different legal entities. For capital gains taxes, the profit from a sale of For further information you may be interested in Attorney appreciated property is calculated by subtracting the purchase Truman Scarborough’s Booklet on Estate Planning in Florida. It price and other costs (called basis) from the sales price. When is available without charge or obligation by calling (321) 267- property is inherited at an owner’s death, the basis is stepped- 4770. Truman Scarborough’s office is located at 239 Harrison up to the date of death value, reducing capital gains taxes. Street, in Titusville, FL. With jointly own property the stepped-up basis is only on the inherited portion. There is no stepped-up basis on the serving
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Acceptable secondary proofs include, but are not name change could be a marriage certificate, divorce decree, limited to: Certificate of Naturalization showing the new name, or a n Employee identification card. court order approving the name change. n School identification card. You may be able to submit one document to serve as proof of your name change and identity. For example, you n Health insurance card (not a Medicare card). may submit a marriage certificate as proof of name change n U.S. military identification card. and identity if the certificate shows the marriage occurred within the prior two years and: These proofs must be current (not expired), show your name and identifying information (such as your date of birth n Includes your prior name. or age), and be an original or a certified copy. n Includes your age, birth date or parents’ names. If you need to change your name, when you mail your n This information matches your Social Security Number replacement card application, you will need to submit proof record. of identity plus proof of the name change. The proof of identity can be primary or secondary proof. Proof of the We will return any documents you send us. June 2021 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 47 Social Media Is No Place For Covid-19 Vaccination Cards By Seena Gressin, Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC
ome of you are celebrating your second COVID-19 Want to share the news about your vaccination? How vaccination with the giddy enthusiasm that’s usually about a photo of a nifty adhesive bandage on the injection site? Sreserved for weddings, new babies, and other life events. (You can show off your tattoos and deltoids at the same time.) You’re posting a photo of your vaccination card on social media. Or, post a photo of your white or orange vaccine sticker. The Please — don’t do that! You could be inviting identity theft. stickers are really cool. Your vaccination card As for your social media networks, be sure that you’re has information on it not oversharing information that can serve as a key to your including your full name, PIN number or answer a security question. And, while you’re date of birth, where you checking, check your privacy settings too. If you want to limit got your vaccine, and the access to a small group of family and friends, make sure the dates you got it. When settings are configured to avoid sharing information with you post it to Facebook, strangers. Instagram, or to some other social media platform, you may be handing valuable information over to someone who could use it for identity theft. Think of it this way — identity theft works like a puzzle, made up of pieces of personal information. You don’t want to give identity thieves the pieces they need to finish the picture. One of those pieces is your date of birth. For example, just by knowing your date and place of birth, scammers sometimes can guess most of the digits of your Social Security number. Once identity thieves have the pieces they need, they can use the information to open new accounts in your name, claim your tax refund for themselves, and engage in other identity theft.
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48 | www.seniorscenemag.com | June 2021 Aging And Vision Loss Arvind M. Dhople, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus, Florida Tech.
ge sometimes brings changes that weaken your vision and population, vision impairment has risen to the forefront public eyes, but you can do certain things to maintain lifelong health concern. Aeye and overall health. Vision loss among the elderly is a Over the past 30 years there have been important changes major health care problem. Approximately one person in three in the leading causes of vision loss. Infectious causes such as has some form of vision-reducing eye disease by the age of 65. trachoma and onchocerciasis have declined, whereas chronic eye The most common causes of vision loss among the elderly are diseases such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataract and and diabetic retinopathy now account for a greater proportion of diabetic retinopathy. blindness and vision impairment globally. Eye health and vision have widespread and profound This epidemiological transition necessitates a refocused implications for many aspects of life, health, sustainable public health and clinical response. Vision needs to be development and the economy. Yet now-a-days, many people, recognized as a key part of overall health. There is mounting families, and populations continue to suffer the consequences of evidence indicating that vision loss affects more than how people poor access to high-quality, affordable eye care, leading to vision see, and has implications for physical, cognitive, and mental impairment and blindness. health, and can exacerbate inequities in employment, health-care In 2020, an estimated 596 million people had distance access, and income. As a result, research cannot be limited to vision impairment worldwide (including 42 million people in prevention, treatment, and cures, because there is an urgent need the U.S.), of whom 43 million were blind (with 4.1 million in to identify strategies that will equitably maximize the health and the U.S.). Another 510 million people had had uncorrected opportunities of people with vision impairment as they age. near vision impairment, simply because of not having reading The role that society plays in the interaction between spectacles. A large proportion of these affected (90%), live in low-income and middle-income countries. With an aging global AGING AND VISION LOSS continued on pg 61
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ith the summer season fast approaching, I’ve designed for particular been getting questions about fertilizing, primarily crops. This past Wconcerning the types of fertilizer and how much weekend, I found a to use. I’m glad to get these questions because garden and couple of products landscape plants need fertilizer to keep them healthy and targeted for tomatoes or growing. Fertilizing at planting helps trees, shrubs and flowering citrus. plants get established. It also promotes shoot and root growth, Balanced fertilizers flowering, and optimum fruit and vegetable harvest. supply an equal ratio of The types of fertilizer available at the garden centers can essential nutrients. These primary or macronutrients go by the be put into three categories: slow release, granular and water abbreviations N, P and K, representing nitrogen, phosphorus soluble. You may be asking yourself, “Aren’t all fertilizers the and potassium, respectively. Most gardeners know these same?” Well, they are, and they aren’t. All supply nutrients, balanced fertilizers as the common 8-8-8 or 10-10-10 granular so they are the same in that way. But they are produced by formulations. different methods and can be mixed in different ratios or Complete fertilizers supply the nitrogen, phosphorus amounts. and potassium in ratios that try to address the actual plant You may feel confused when you see all the specialty nutritional needs. Commonly accepted nutrient ratios are three fertilizer products available at garden centers. There are organic or four parts nitrogen, one part phosphorus and two parts and inorganic products, granular and water-soluble products, potassium. This translates into commonly available fertilizer and products that offer a slow release or control the release of formulations having ratios of 18-6-12 or 16-4-8. nutrients over an extended period. I like using slow-release fertilizers when I’m transplanting Next, gardeners are faced with the decision of which new plants in my landscape and garden. These products keep fertilizer formulation to use, and these products often are TAKE MYSTERY OUT OF FERTILIZER...continued on pg 59
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evere weather and disasters can happen at any time n Consider flood insurance if you live in a flood-prone area. without notice or warning. From late May until the end Not all homeowner/renter insurance policies cover damages Sof November, hurricanes and their fierce storm surge, from floodwaters. damaging winds, and intense flooding, ravage the coasts of the n Get the outside of your home ready. Secure any loose items United States. such as hanging gutters and bring outdoor furniture into Having an annual hurricane checklist is key to ensuring the home. Cutting down hanging tree limbs are also a great your family’s safety during this time of year to prepare yourself, way to protect your home from potential damage. your family, and your assets. Here are a n Be sure to follow COVID guidelines. few things to remember: Due to COVID-19, the way to n Make an emergency plan and prepare may be different from practice it. It’s best to craft this plan previous years. Keep in mind that with your family so everyone will your shelter may be different and know what to do in the event of you may need to include other an actual emergency. This includes items in your emergency kit such as knowing an evacuation route if your masks, hand sanitizer, and cleaning family needs to leave your home and materials. find a place to shelter. Also, make To stay safe during the storm: sure that your plan encompasses what n Follow protocol and guidance from to do in the event that the family isn’t local authorities. If asked to evacuate, all together. do so within a timely manner. n Build an emergency preparedness kit. n Move to an interior room in your This kit needs to include food, water, home away from windows and doors medicines, and supplies to last for a if strong winds occur. few days. Other items you may want n to add are batteries, a flashlight, and a first aid kit. If flooding in your home starts to happen, go to the highest level of your home but not an attic for fear of being trapped n Have many ways to receive alerts. Download applications by rising water. on your smartphone to get alerts in real-time before and n during the storm. A few to keep in mind are the FEMA DO NOT walk, swim, or drive in floodwaters. Six inches and Red Cross apps. Because you may be relying heavily on of fast-moving water can knock you down, and just a foot your phone, you may want to make sure it’s charged when of water can sweep your car away. you receive word that a storm is coming your way. Sign up n If you’re using a generator, use it outdoors away from for email alerts from your local authorities and the Centers windows. for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). You may also Stay informed and follow USAGov, your official guide to want to invest in a battery-operated portable radio in the government information and services, on Facebook, Instagram, event of a loss of electricity. and Twitter. You can also subscribe to email updates and alerts n Ensure important documents are up to date and in a safe straight to your inbox. Other helpful accounts for updates place. Make copies of documents like your driver’s license include FEMA, the National Weather Service, and the National or state-issued ID, birth certificate, Social Security card, and Hurricane Center. insurance policies and add them to your emergency kit.
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many Brevard officials who strongly support Nov 11— VMC Veterans Day Ceremony Veterans Memorial Center (VMC) veterans in need. Table and other level of at VMC (0930-1100) Food and refreshments on Merritt Island behind Merritt Square Mall. sponsorships are available. Register on line provided; Special events and displays. Contact VMC or Donn Weaver (321-453-1776) at [email protected] or call Kasey Corson NOTE: —Space Coast Honor Flight 321-208-7562 for more info. hoped to return to operations in Oct — MIAP-FL: The March 2020 September with any possible 2021Honor CALENDAR OF EVENTS Missing in America Project - FL Call to Flights. Check their website : Honor Ceremony (CTH) was the last one of Contact VMC for any additions or Sep 11 — Patriots Day and 9/11 Com- SpaceCoastHonorFlight.org for updated four held in Brevard over the previous three information. other information. memoration at the VMC 1630-1900. years. In Brevard we continue to research July 3 — Third Annual Merritt Island Sponsored by Club 1013 Ret NYPD and Dec 4— The 2021 Veterans and dozens of abandoned veteran cremains in Military Support Golf Tournament Independence Day Parade sponsored the VMC. Full details in July. our area. We hope the next CTH Service for by BCSO and VMC. (0930-1100). Static Sep 25 — The Space Coast Food Festi- the MIAP-FL at the Cape Canaveral National sponsored by Good Deeds Foundation of display of the “Parade” in front of Mall in val 1600-2000 at the VMC and Veterans Cemetery will occur by October or early in the Military Officers Association of America the inner lane as two lanes pass by east Memorial Park. Sponsored by the Cocoa 2022. (MOAACC) at the Cocoa Beach Country bound on Rte 520. Beach Regional Chamber of Commerce, Club (0800-1400) This tournament funds TBD — The Stand Down to Stand Up MOAACC GDF support to all JROTC and re- Aug 8 — Annual Military Order of this popular, community event has been event was postponed twice due to COVID 19 lated units in the county; active duty military the Purple Heart Ceremony at the held at the Port and other large venues. in 2020/21. The VMC Boards and EXCOMM Room for organizational tables and needs not covered by DoD; and support to VMC and Memorial Plaza to recognize 10 decided it was better to postpone the event veterans in urgent need. Sign up for the recipients of the Purple Heart after combat canopies as well as good entertainment until Fall 2021 due to uncertain COVID and great food to sample. POC is Jennifer event and sponsorship levels at moaacc.org. operations (1400- 1600). Contact VMC for conditions that could impact such a large, Jan 2021 TBD — The Fourth Annual more information. Sugarman of CBRCC 321-459-2200. indoor gathering. We hope many veterans, Key Lime Pie Festival at the Veterans Sep 11 — Rockledge Remembering Oct 16 — NVHS Sponsored 2021 6th organizations and others will find ways in Memorial Park at VMC. Proceeds support 9/11 Ceremony 1030 at Rockledge City Annual Dinner Fundraiser 1730-2100 the meantime to help Homeless and at at the Radisson Resort at Cape Canaveral. risk Veterans in Brevard County. Planning the VMC and major Park improvements Hub — The 20th Anniversary of the Events should make the event very special. on 11 September 2001. The National Veterans Homeless Support meetings begin in Early August at the VMC. non-profit event includes Sheriff Ivey and
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Cape Canaveral Public Library 201 POLK AVE, CAPE CANAVERAL 321-868-1101 RETURNING SOON! experienced with a gentle, mindful crafters. Cost is $1. ensure sufficient supplies. We are pleased to announce that practice. Students must bring a yoga Card Making with Donna Herring Book Club adult programs and classes will begin mat and be able to get up and down Thursday, June 3 from 2-4pm Friday, June 25 from 10:30- returning to the library in June. Group from the floor. $5/session. Have fun learning to create beautiful 11:30am leaders will limit class size to ensure * Easy is up to you. One can always greeting cards! This class is suitable Come join the Cape Canaveral Library social distancing. modify a position, change the pace for beginners, and more experienced Book Club! June’s selection is “A Giver Yoga with Emily Hain and/or rest. card-makers may learn something new. of Stars” by Jojo Moyes. Copies are Wednesdays and Fridays in June Intro to stamping and card $10/class, which includes materials. available for checkout at the Circulation from 2-3pm making Each student will take home 3 cards Desk. This fun, non-competitive class is Thursday, June 3 from 1-2PM and envelopes. Please pre-register at appropriate for beginners and those A one-hour intro class for beginner [email protected] in order to Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library & Reference 308 FORREST AVE, COCOA 321-633-1792
Cocoa Beach Public Library 550 N. BREVARD AVE, COCOA BEACH 321-868-1104 Franklin DeGroodt Memorial Library 6475 MINTON RD SW, PALM BAY 321-952-6317 DeGroodt library is open 7 days scanning, distributing and collecting SNAP food stamp assistance Master Gardener’s Free clinic a week and 2 nights, offering Brevard County mortgage/rent assis- program on Friday’s from held on the patio Friday’s from a range of services such as free tance forms via the CARES Act, Census 9-2pm in the small conference 9-11am. resume and assistance faxing, free training and voter registration. room. Merritt Island Public Library 1195 N COURTENAY PKWY, MERRITT ISLAND 321-455-1369
Palm Bay Library 1520 PORT MALABAR BLVD NE, PALM BAY 321-952-4519
Satellite Beach Library 751 JAMAICA BLVD, SATELLITE BEACH 321-779-4004
South Mainland Library 7921 RON BEATTY BLVD, SEBASTIAN 772-664-4066
Suntree-Vierra Public Library 902 JORDAN BLASS DR, MELBOURNE 321-255-4404
Eau Gallie Civic Center 1551 HIGHLAND AVE, MELBOURNE 321-608-7400
Joseph N. Davis Community Center 2547 GRANT ST, MELBOURNE 321-608-7460
Lipscomb Community Center 3316 MONROE ST, MELBOURNE 321-608-7450 Wickham Park Community Center 2815 LEISURE WAY, MELBOURNE 321-608-7490
Woody Simpson Community Center 1590 SCHOOLHOUSE ST, MERRITT ISLAND 321-455-1379
TAKE MYSTERY OUT OF FERTILIZER PURCHASES continued from pg 52 nutrients readily available in the root zone and help get the directly connected to the fertility already present in the soil and plants established. the types of plants you will be growing. There are quite a few different fertilizer products that all I always recommend getting a soil test performed at utilize the same basic idea. Special coatings are applied to the least every couple of years. The test results provide fertilizer fertilizer granules, and when they are exposed to moisture, recommendations targeted to the crop grown. They also they control the availability of nutrients in amounts the plant report on the status of the soil pH, as well as notify you if any can use over a specified period of time. Most commonly, slow- amendments are needed. release fertilizers are designed to release in three to four months. For more information on soil testing, visit the Mississippi The question of how much fertilizer to use is really hard State University Extension Service soil testing lab, http:// to answer, especially if the home gardener doesn’t have all the extension.msstate.edu/content/soil-testing-forms information. The amount of fertilizer you need to apply is
June 2021 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 59 JUNE SENIOR CALENDAR CONTACT EACH OF THESE LOCATIONS TO GET CURRENT EVENT AND ORGANIZATION INFORMATION. 55+ Club of Satellite Beach 1089 S PATRICK DR, SATELLITE BEACH 321-773-6458 55plusclubofsb.com
Line Dancing at the Tuesday and 10:00am and will meet at the Teen and will meet at the Teen Zone. Summer hours 7:30-8:30am Thursdays at 1:00pm Zone. Walking – Tues. 8-9am and Wed. & from June 8th to August 5th. Mahjongg – Wednesdays at Bridge – Wednesdays at 10:00am Thurs. 8-9:30am at the center gym Freedom 7 Senior Community Center 5000 TOM WARRINER BLVD, COCOA BEACH 321-783-9505 Must wear mask to enter build- Chair Yoga Tuesdays at 11:00am Seated Yoga Class Tuesday 11:00 per class ing. Everyone Welcome. Check $2 per class am $2 per class Zumba Gold Mondays and out our website for details www. Gentle Mat Yoga Class Thursday Strength and Balance Class Tues- Wednesdays at 9:30am $2 per freedom7seniors.org 10:45 am $1 per class days and Thursdays at 9:30am $2 class Martin Andersen Senior Center 1025 S FLORIDA AVE, ROCKLEDGE, FL 32955 321-631-7549 North Brevard Senior Center 909 LANE AVENUE, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780 321-268-2333
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Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 CULVER DRIVE NE, PALM BAY 321-724-1338
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What is a concerned Senior to do? Where should he or she Here in my office, we understand this new paradigm. We go to harness the benefits of those coveted investment concepts know how to work with it and help alleviate the "living too long" in order to live and prosper until their end of days? Is it the stock dilemma. It's not easy, but it is possible. Certain new strategies brokers, the insurance agents, or the banks? now exist that position the Senior's savings into accounts that Well, there is no perfect answer, and there never will be. The blend the best of the four investment desires: safety, tax manage- times have changed so drastically that the playing field has been ment, growth & liquidity. Not every Senior can accomplish this redefined. With this lingering dilemma, the Senior citizen needs overnight, but we strive to place the wheel in motion for them to recognize that the financial arena has been redesigned. Es- to achieve a long and stress-free retirement. Give me a call if you sentially, the standard income producing solutions are no longer are feeling the same uneasiness about living too long. the same. It seems, no longer can the Senior intimately trust the Jason ValaVanis is a Board CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLAN- stock brokers, the insurance agents, or the banks. A new para- NER and the owner of ValaVanis Financial, in downtown Mel- digm has been created. bourne. Jason specializes in lifetime income planning for Retirees. Jason can be reached at 321-956-7072.
AGING AND VISION LOSS continued from pg 49 vision and aging also cannot be ignored. Aging research Collaboration is key to meeting these challenges. Research has increasingly adopted the perspective that society and that brings gerontological principles and expertize on eye health the environment shape health and wellbeing; however, this issues is needed to identify and address health inequities that arise perspective has not been as comprehensively integrated into as people age with vision impairment. These cross-disciplinary vision and eye health research. However, there remains a gap in collaborations can create new opportunities for data use, connecting these efforts to achieve health equity and strengthen innovative research methods, and crucial holistic perspectives on human rights for people aging with vision loss. the impact of vision loss during the whole lifespan. For evidence Eye care needs to be included as a crucial component of to become action, vision researchers need to disseminate results health care for older adults. Vision and eye health are often not for communities with a focus on aging, and vice versa. well integrated within primary health and prevention strategies The high prevalence of vision loss at older ages, and its in efforts to improve health-care outcomes, quality, and safety impact on health, wellbeing, and existing inequities remains or when developing health interventions and behavioral change substantial, and will increase as the global population ages. programs. Because the prevalence of vision loss increases with Accordingly, the eye care and aging communities need to come age, these areas represent missed opportunities to optimize the together to recognize that our world will only truly be aging health and wellbeing of older adults. friendly once it is vision friendly.
n We heard from J.D. in North- versions made with drawers and hooks, or just use a good ern Colorado about a recent tip on old-fashioned plastic shoe organizer that you can pick up at egg carton use. He wanted to re- your local big box for less than $10. mind me that while Styrofoam egg n To remove a persistent smell from a lunchbox, wash thor- cartons may be easily recyclable in oughly with baking soda and dish soap, then hang to dry. some places (I take them to my lo- Stuff the lunchbox with crumpled up newspaper and seal for cal grocery store), that's not true for a day. Remove the newspaper, and hopefully the smell with all states. Thanks for the reminder, it. J.D., and for being a reader. Maybe it's time to lobby our Send your tips to Now Here's a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Or- grocery chains to switch to cardboard cartons. lando, FL 32803. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc. n "I put dryer sheets in any size wastebasket. One can put three or four folded out to stand up and put a bag in the basket for a fresher smell. Change dryer sheets as often as you like." -- S.H. in Minnesota n B.H. in Washington has an interesting tactic to keep ants off her hummingbird feeder, which hangs from a pole. "Cut a small hole out of the bottom of a grocery sack, thread the hole on the pole, slide down about two-thirds of the way, tape the edges to the pole tightly, and let the sack hang down like a bell. You will never have another ant climbing up your feeder pole." n Get lots of extra bathroom storage by hanging an organizer over the back of the door. Look online and you'll find fancy June 2021 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 61 One Senior Place Medical Research Center. Call 321-751-6771 to RSVP. since COVID. RSVP to 321-751-6771. Hosted by One 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd, Ice Cream & Conversation with Elder Law Senior Place. Viera 321-751-6771 Attorney Ruth C. Rhodes, Wednesday June Loss, Grief & Bereavement Support Group, www.oneseniorplace.com 16th, at 4pm. Bring your questions and join Ruth Thursday’s June 10th and 24th, from 10- C. Rhodes, Esq. for a free Educational Elder Justice 12pm. While the feelings and emotions associated JUNE 2021 Seminar. Areas of discussion: Estate Planning, with grief and loss are unique and individual to ONE SENIOR PLACE EVENTS Medicaid Planning and Asset Protection, Probate each person, one often can find comfort from the See the complete calendar of events at and Trust Administration, and Guardianship. Also experiences of others. Limited seating, must RSVP to www.OneSeniorPlace.com available LIVE Webinar via GoToMeeting! Light 321-751-6771. Facilitated by VITAS Healthcare. refreshments served. Limited seating must RSVP to Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group, 321-751-6771. Poetry Workshop, presented by Donna Pug- Wednesday June 16th, from 2 – 3pm. The lisi, Cape Canaveral Pen Women, Thursday Osteoarthritis, Thursday June 17th, 12 – group encourages caregivers to maintain their June 3rd, from 10 – 12pm. Join Donna Puglisi 1pm. Presented by Aquatic Health & Rehab. Osteo- own personal, physical and emotional health as as she helps bring out the poet in you! Bring your arthritis, Knee/Hip and all areas of pain. Identifying well as optimal care for the person with dementia. creativity and have fun! Space is limited, MUST various types of pain. Causes and Treatment plans Sponsored by Market Street Memory Care, to RSVP RSVP, call 321-751-6771 to reserve your seat. discussed. For more information and to RSVP, call call 321-751-6771. FREE Memory Testing, Tuesday June 8th, 321-253-6324. from 11 – 3pm. Merritt Island Medical Research Hearing Loss [= Brain Stress?], Lunch and RECURRING EVENTS will be offering free memory screenings the second Learn Seminar, Friday June 18th, from Questions About Your Hearing? Personal Tuesday of each month at One Senior Place. Please 11 – 1pm. This presentation brought to you by Hearing Solutions, Every Monday from call 321-305-5015 to schedule an appointment. Signia and Personal Hearing Solutions. During this 9:30-3pm. Sandra Wagner will be on hand to Top 10 Estate Planning Mistakes that Can presentation, you will learn how living with hearing share information & answer your questions about Cost Your Heirs Money, Thursday June 10th, loss negatively affects our ability to think and what hearing loss and solutions to it for a safe and healthy 10 – 11:30am. we can do about it. Boxed lunch provided, must lifestyle. For more information, stop by or call 321- Presented by the Estate Planning RSVP to 321-751-6771. & Elder Law Centers of Brevard. Come and learn the 253-6310. mistakes commonly made, so that you do not do the Planning for Incapacity in Order to Avoid Brevard Users Group (BUG Club), Monday same. Limited seating, RSVP to 321-751-6771. 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@CarePlusHealthPlans CarePlusHealthPlans.com *Per hospital day. **From a preferred cost-sharing retail pharmacy. Space Coast area. CarePlus is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in CarePlus depends on contract renewal. Referrals and/or authorization may be required for certain specialists. This plan covers certain services received from out-of-network providers in Brevard and Indian River counties in Florida. Except in emergency or urgent situations, non-contracted providers may deny care. You will pay a higher copay for services received by non- contracted providers. Out-of-network/non-contracted providers are under no obligation to treat CarePlus members, except in emergency situations. Please call our Member Services number or see your Evidence of Coverage for more information, including the cost- sharing that applies to out-of-network services. CarePlus Health Plans, Inc. complies with applicable Federal Civil Rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, ancestry, marital status, or religion in their programs and activities, including in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, their programs and activities. Any inquiries regarding CarePlus’ non-discrimination policies and/or to file a complaint, also known as a grievance, please contact Member Services at 1-800-794-5907 (TTY: 711). From October 1 - March 31, we are open 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. From April 1 - September 30, we are open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. You may always leave a voicemail after hours, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays and we will return your call within one business day. Español (Spanish): Esta información está disponible de forma gratuita en otros idiomas. Favor de llamar a Servicios para Afiliados al número que aparece anteriormente. Kreyòl Ayisyen (French Creole): Enfòmasyon sa a disponib gratis nan lòt lang. Tanpri rele nimewo Sèvis pou Manm nou yo ki nan lis anwo an. H1019_MKDMFNPR3891102021_M