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October 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 7 his month we are seeing some small return of events that we have Letter published in the past. You can find these listed in our Calendar Tsection. Activities at our libraries, community and senior centers are still greatly reduced; however you can find contact information for from the these groups also in our Calendar section. Senior Scene Magazine is proud to continue our partnership with Helping Seniors of Brevard County. We provide their monthly Newsletter and Directory as a pull-out section in the center of Senior Scene. You will Publisher see information in our pages for several of their fund-raising events, such as the October Car Raffle and 2021 Foundation Cruise. Also, Helping Seniors of Brevard is a very worthwhile, nonprofit community organiza- tion that relies on sponsors and donations. One of their goals is to con- vince our County Commissioners to increase their priorities towards our senior residents. You can help by speaking out at county meetings or at the ballot box. Speaking of voting, early in November we have an ex- tremely important national election. Whether you vote at the ballot box or by mail, this is your sacred duty. Proudly, our fellow seniors are the highest voting bloc in the country. I ex- pect we will be the great influence once again. We are quite proud of the great articles and information provided this month. Hope you enjoy them. Remember – Live, Laugh and Love. See you next month.

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8 | www.seniorscenemag.com | October 2020 October 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 9 Lynching Tree Lane By Diane Barile, South Brevard Historical Society

verybody knew what happened to Mr. James Clark The two cars now drove Mr. Clark three miles north to in July 1926. No investigation was needed in the Rocky Water Camp, a town gathering place in an oak forest Esegregated town of Eau Gallie, Florida. A community with a stand of Longleaf Pines. A rope with a prepared noose leader later said, “The whole thing was from someone's around Mr. Clark’s neck was slung over the low pine branch. imagination.” Another said, "Rape was a worse crime back The box where Mr. Clark stood was kicked away for the then—their thinking was anybody who did a thing like that execution. ought to be hanged.” But, instead the man was still breathing—handcuffed, Mr. Clark was a well-dressed northerner in a black legs-bound—his eyes focused on the executioners. Now they chauffeur cap working for a traveling salesman staying at were uncomfortable. “Now what?” “What do we do now?” “I a riverfront hotel. Maybe he didn't know that blacks were don't want to watch this—guess we have to shoot him.” “You not allowed in town after dark. He was accused and arrested do it.” Clark writhed. Finally, one fellow retrieved a shotgun for raping the hotel manager's 10-year-old daughter. An from the car and shot the strangling man. unnamed black preacher was a supposed witness. There was The killers left their victim hanging from the tree and no statement or defense from the accused. melted back to their cozy homes and families. There are no Rumors of a lynching spread through town. A couple of records to date of James Clark's words, family, or home. boys watching the alley leading from the jail to the Dixie Thankfully, it was the last lynching in Brevard County. Highway saw the Chief of Police leave in a car with the black The boys knew where to find Mr. Clark's body the man. Suddenly, ten men rushed out of the pool hall, jumped next morning—still hanging dead on the pine. A local into two cars, and followed the squad car. Those setting out to photographer published a postcard picture of the suspended be “judge and jury” for that “outsider black man” were easily body, for distribution. The Brevard County Sheriff cut the recognized by the boys. body down later that morning. The police chief returned about a half an hour later saying, “My car was stopped by masked men who took my gun and LYNCHING TREE LANE continued on pg 41 the accused.”

10 | www.seniorscenemag.com | October 2020 COVER STORY – ECLECTIC ARTIST AND NATURE LOVER Russell Gulick

rowing up in Jupiter, Florida exposed me to some of that is only a part of our day to day environment. the most beautiful places in the state. From crystal I graduated Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton Gclear ocean water to the dense mysterious swamps and know firsthand that these were once beautiful areas of the Loxahatchee River, I observed how nature and man that are overpopulated and trampled on. My work serves as coexisted. an indicator of our growth and a reminder of the delicate As my love for nature grew I also became more aware of balance we have to protect with nature and history. the impact growth in our state and around the world affected Russell has participated in many local art shows, gallery these vast areas. From condos and traffic to cypress and sandy exhibitions, and exhibits through the Brevard Cultural beaches there was always an element of a delicate balance of Alliance Exhibit Program. man’s slow destruction of the environment. I am a fan of many styles of Art, I referenced these RUSSELL GULICK, ECLECTIC ARTIST... continued on pg 52 styles in my art to form a dialogue of how and why modern civilization is affecting the thousands of years of evolution. I grew to love everything from Graffiti to the Highwaymen. Impressionism and expressionism also can be found in my work through brush strokes and the occasional “accident”. Aside from painting dramatic sunsets I also show the viewer telephone poles and trash that can be found in all reaches of the state. Old buildings that sit and crumble are framed by historic palms and native oaks, as if nature is slowly reclaiming. I paint old railroad bridges and show the graffiti that has given a modern light to the rust and decay of a once thriving industry

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FROM TALLAHASSEE TO YOU Florida Department of Elder Affairs Message from Secretary Richard Prudom

t the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, one of our top by checking a selected box, then the results at the end of the priorities is to ensure Florida residents have accessibility survey would provide curated resources to the closest available Aof services and community-based support throughout contacts. Our collaboration helped to develop a survey that the state. Toward that goal and in partnership with Governor allows people to be safer and healthier as they deal with Ron DeSantis, the Department of Elder Affairs recently COVID-19. launched a COVID-19 online survey to help Floridians make The Florida Safe Survey is anonymous and may be taken important self-assessments of their COVID-19 behavior. multiple times to allow respondents to see how different actions This survey is accessible to all residents 24/7, and it unites us affect their own health and the health of others. When you all in the fight against COVID-19. We know COVID-19 finish the survey, you receive a Safe Behavior Report that offers disproportionately affects older adults. With the Florida Safe customized recommendations on how to improve your score. Survey, we hope to further mitigate the spread of this disease Additionally, as I mentioned above, the results page guides you and bring another layer of protection to those most at risk of to different local, state, and national resources based on your severe symptoms from COVID-19. answers to location, lifestyle, and personal experiences. It covers The Department of Elder Affairs collaborated with such important topics as health risk awareness, adherence to BellAge, Inc., to ensure the unique needs of Florida’s older safe behaviors, and area demographics. You may fill out the population were met via a data-driven approach. We worked questionnaire for yourself, a family member, a friend, or a with James Firman, Chief Innovation Office at BellAge, neighbor. The online platform will generate the Safe Behavior Inc., and his team to develop a results-based survey that pairs Report that can be printed out or sent electronically to the unmet needs with resources in the respondent’s geographical other person. area. During the survey, if someone were to say they needed a mental health provider or they needed help with home repairs MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY PRUDOM continued on pg 36

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12 | www.seniorscenemag.com | October 2020 When Is Probate The Better Way To

Settle An Estate? By Attorney Truman Scarborough

y avoiding the Probate Court process, trusts generally The word “Probate” essentially means "to prove.” In this shorten the time of settling an estate. However, there process the Probate Court must be shown that everything is are risks using a trust when the successor trustee does proceeding in accordance with Florida Probate Statutes and Bnot have the time, has a cavalier attitude, or lacks business Rules. To understand why there are advantages in having the savvy. A financial institution could be named to serve as court involved in settling an estate, we should look at the trustee. But, if the estate is small, issue from both the beneficiaries’ and a financial institution may not be the administrator’s perspectives. willing to serve or the fee could be Why probate may be helpful prohibitive. An option is to have from the beneficiaries’ perspective: the Probate Court supervise the With a trust, except initial notification administration of the estate. of beneficiaries and annual With a living trust, the successor accountings, the trustee is under few trustee has immediate control of assets time restraints. On the other hand, the and settles the trust without court Probate Code sets forth a number of supervision. On the otherhand, when timelines for administering an estate property is titled just in the decedent’s and requires that the beneficiaries be name without any beneficiaries provided with information throughout probate will be required. A will by itself does not transfer the administration of the estate. For example, the Personal property to the heirs. Probate is needed to access and finally distribute the assets to the heirs. WHEN IS PROBATE THE BETTER WAY ... continued on pg 46

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October 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 13 TINSELTOWN TALKS By Nick Thomas ‘Night Of The Living Dead’ Still Lives For Judith O’Dea

hen Halloween returns each October, so do the the film’s horror scenes and appreciate director George 50-year-old memories for actress Judith O’Dea Romero’s filmmaking skills. Wwho starred as Barbra in the 1968 horror classic “There’s a scene where I’m pressing the button on a “Night of the Living Dead” as one of several characters musical box which George was shooting from the floor taking refuge in an isolated farmhouse under attack from up,” she explained. “He was shooting right through the box flesh-eating ghouls. and for a fraction of a second you see Barbra’s eyes which I O’Dea remembers watching the thought was a beautiful artistic shot. Then film on the big screen for the first time at the end when it alternates between still when it premiered in her hometown of shots of the bodies and live-action, that Pittsburgh, where the film was also shot, was a great effective use of the camera.” although she recalls identifying more as The film, says O’Dea, broke barriers an audience member rather than one of in the industry. the cast. “As an independent movie made “I looked at myself and began outside Hollywood, it raised its own critiquing my performance,” said O’Dea money which I guess you could call one from Los Angeles. “Then suddenly I of the first Kickstarter's for a film. It was found myself forgetting it was Judith also filmed almost like a docudrama – O'Dea up there and became wrapped up in the storyline. unusual for the 60s – and there’s no happy ending because That was a wonderful indication of a powerful story that everybody died.” could hold people's attention.” ‘NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD’ ...continued on pg 49 Over the years, O’Dea has also learned to look beyond

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Facebook Lockout By Bill Ford, Data Doctors

acebook is by far, the most popular social network Facebook does has to be automated in order to deal with the sheer on the planet with an estimated 2.7 billion daily volume and one of those processes is flagging accounts. Fusers. With that many users, virtually everything How Did I Get Locked Out? There are a variety of reasons that can lead to being locked out of your account that can range from violating one of their many rules to suspicious logins. What is considered a violation of their community standards (https://bit. ly/32sSlRh) or terms of service (https:// bit.ly/32giEtA) is a constantly moving target, especially in the current political environment. If their automated monitoring system sees that you’ve logged into your account multiple times from new places, it can also lock the account down to ensure that your credentials haven’t been stolen. It’s also possible that someone reported your profile as a fake account or posts associated with your profile as abusive or spam. Cancer Care Centers of Brevard Our Focus is Your Healing If you’ve joined a lot of groups and post to many of them on a daily basis, it’s possible that the system may think that you are spamming users, especially if it’s the exact same post on every group’s page. It’s also possible that you’re being asked to upload

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16 | www.seniorscenemag.com | October 2020 I’m Not Going! The Dreadful Nursing Home Decision By Jason ValaVanis, CFP | 321-956-7072

ne day you just might see me perched at the top of activities of daily living or become cognitively impaired. Why the Melbourne Causeway. First responders will be get old when you must face all this grim news? We advisors Ocoaxing me out of the most perfect swan dive ever see only four general options; die quickly (reference my swan seen on live television. But nope, they won’t stop me. I dive above), self-insure, buy LTC insurance, or go on welfare would rather sail into the Indian River in style than go into a (Medicaid). nursing home. Dying Quickly. This is the cheapest route we know. For I know not all nursing homes are bad. In fact, there are most seniors, this is what will happen. But how do you know? some swanky facilities right here in Brevard. But if I have Were your parents ill for a long time before they passed? a choice between my comfy house or that dreaded tapioca What about Gramps and Granny? Did they live long healthy pudding, I’ll stay home! How can I possibly accomplish this lives? Actually, this way is rubbish. The American Council on and still afford it? Listen to the cold, brutal truth about Long- Aging claims that there is no measurable correlation from gen- Term Care (LTC): eration to generation. Americans for LTC Security Association claim that more Self-Insuring. If you are “loaded”, then you can pay for than half of the US population will require LTC at some your LTC expenses. What is the definition of “loaded”? I use point in their lives. They say 20% of Americans over the age a simple mathematical formula. It goes like this: multiply the of 50 are at risk of needing LTC in the next 12 months. A total of your income producing assets (stock, bonds, mutual Wall Street Journal study shows that for couples 65 and over, funds, annuities, etc.) by a reasonable interest rate (4%, 5% there is a 75% likelihood that one partner will be permanent- or 6%) and this will yield the annual income to be used for ly infirmed. In 1997 that figure was only 43%. Business LTC expenses. The average cost for LTC in Central Florida is Week magazine reported that 60% of people over age 75 will about $90,000 per year and rising rapidly. So, you will need need LTC and need care for an average of 3 years. And our at least $1.5 million to pay for this without draining your nest darling AARP claims that there is a 68% probability that I'M NOT GOING! ... continued on pg 41 people age 65 and over will become disabled in at least two

October 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 17 18 | www.seniorscenemag.com | October 2020 COVID-19 Isn’t Worth the Burn: Tips to Keep in Mind When Cooking at Home Accidental burns can happen in an instant, and if you’re not careful, could result in a SERVICING RETIREES FOR OVER 30 YEARS trip to the emergency room. • Fixed Annuities / Fixed Indexed Annuities Courtesy of Health First • Diversified Portfolio Investing esides social distancing and wearing a face mask, most • Long Term Care Insurance of us are doing new things because of COVID-19. • Lifetime Income Strategies Things such as more at-home activities, which include B • IRA And 401K Rollovers cooking in the kitchen, firing up the grill or relaxing and enjoying s’mores around the fire pit. • Life Insurance And they all have one thing in common – high risk for cooking-related burns for you, your family and loved ones 321.956.7072 that could happen in an instant. 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And we’re offering a friendly reminder for safety measures we’ve forgotten – or haven’t used in a long time – to help us all safely enjoy delicious meals. It’s always important to cook with care. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages safe cooking practices, such as never leaving food unattended on the stove. Also, remember to supervise or restrict children’s use of stoves, ovens or microwaves. Other vital tips to keep in mind include: n Avoid wearing loose clothing while cooking n Wear oven mitts to help prevent oil spill or grease burns n Have a first aid kit on hand to help treat oil splatter and other kitchen-related burns n Consider having a fire extinguisher nearby when using fire pits and grills, as well as the kitchen stove “We know there’s a lot going on right now and want to make sure everyone stays safe at home,” said. Dr. Laird. “All it takes is a few seconds and remembering a few precautions to help protect yourself and your family.” It’s better to be safe than sorry. Minor burns can be treated at home. However, if you have a burn that is extremely painful, swells or starts to blister, seeking medical attention should be top priority. And we’re here to help at any of our four Health First emergency room locations in Brevard. Find your closest Health First ER at HF.org/ER October 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 19 However, I have one more knee to replace and am building Senior Health the will to get that done, especially if I am to get back out promoting Helping Seniors and our car raffle. Here I might By Joe Steckler, President, add that while I have the help I need, Helping Seniors serves Helping Seniors of Brevard County those who do not have help, so your support of our major fundraiser will be most appreciated. ecently I had a personal reason to be reminded of the Here are some key take-away points from my article: rapid growth of the modern medical profession and 1. When delaying elective surgery, consider the health its ability to help people. In particular, I would like to implications of doing it at an older age. This is so discussR my recent knee replacement, as it is especially pertinent important in your ability to recover. to older people. 2. Conduct research when selecting a surgeon. Listening For many years I tried almost every treatment known to friends is good but may not be so in your case. Talk to man to delay or prevent knee replacements. With every to a doctor you like and ask him or her who they would advancing treatment I knew that my "pain management select. journey" was soon coming to an end. Since I had to be 3. If pain is not under control after surgery, tell your transported everywhere, I knew that if I wanted to walk I had doctor. This happened to me after I returned home and to face the inevitable – replace the knees. a call to the doctor's office resulted in new medication. Having made my decision, I was catapulted into a different Your active participation in your own health care is part of the medical field, elective but necessary surgery. My vital. Be open with the team you have selected and, if what next step was to pick a surgeon. Flooded by advice from you were told to expect does not happen, then respectfully friends, I finally looked one doctor in the eye and asked, “Who let your team know. Doctors can help you, so be honest would you use?” I got the answer and today am happy with with them as they work with you. my choice. Then I had to get blood tests, which turned up new Now to the second knee operation – while I am not 86-year-old problems that had been lurking awhile despite my looking forward to it, I am sure thankful for the effective best attempts to follow a good health regimen. medical care we enjoy in the U.S. Once these hurdles were past, I was operated on and Contact Helping Seniors at 321-473-7770, at info@ faced the inevitable pain. By now I have the discomfort and helpingseniorsofbrevard, or at P.O. Box 372936, Satellite swelling in hand and can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Beach, FL 32937.

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22 | www.seniorscenemag.com | October 2020 Greetings, Some of the most memorable events of my life have occurred this past month, including surgery to replace my left knee. While knee replacements are becoming more common, having it done when both knees require the same surgery presents multiple recovery issues. Just glad I do not have three knees. I thank all who have helped us set new records for the car raffle. Recent events have renewed my faith in the ability of the government and private sector to recognize needs and respond positively to them. We did receive a PPP loan, as well as a check from Brevard County as part of the CARES act, and at this writing have a strong possibility of funding from a private foundation. Add to all this the exceptionally strong response to our second raffle mailing, and I am again reminded of the generosity of people who want to help others. The car raffle response has been both local and national. In all of my fund raising, I do not remember such strong support from donors around the country. Part of this is because we have established a large number of donors from past raffles, but I also believe that there has been an increase in support of causes that help the elderly. As president and founder of Helping Seniors, I thank our board, staff, and all who have helped us strengthen our financial position, which enables us to continue our work of informing, educating, and connecting seniors to needed resources. September was a good month for us. We continue to open new doors that equip us to assist those in need. One door we still need to open is affordable housing, for this is one of the main challenges we face as a nonprofit and advocate for the elderly. Thank you for your tremendous support and stay well.

Joe Steckler Elder Advocate How Do YOU Give Back? Kim's Corner Ashleigh Caswell Kim A. Bernard, MS Certified Dementia Practitioner Education Specialist Corporate Director of Marketing Helping Seniors of Brevard Hibiscus Court & Senior Living Management

2020 has thrown everyone for a loop. Lives In Kim’s Corner, there is always something have been turned upside down. Many of us have happening. One of the biggest concerns that had a complete shift in lifestyle since March. With has come through our senior helpline is the increased isolation that comes from social evictions and homelessness. distancing, it really is getting harder to have a I have a case in our office that has been sense of community and fulfillment. going on for almost a month now. This case Winston Churchill once said "We make a involves a 72-year-old senior and her thirty-year- living by what we get, but we make a life by what old son, both with multiple health conditions. we give." They are renting a small house and are being This is a quote I read every morning with evicted at no fault of their own. the leadership of our organization when we start Many organizations including a housing our work day. Giving back to organizations like referral service are working on trying to find a Helping Seniors of Brevard helps me balance place for her and her son to rent that fits their my life and feel like I'm making a difference in the budget. There are many other factors that play lives of others. It's important that we take care of into a situation when it involves not just an elder, each other as a community, for the greater good but also an adult child with a disability. The first but also as insurance that that help may be there important piece to this puzzle is finding an for us one day if we should need it. affordable, clean, and safe place for them to The team at Helping Seniors routinely reside. The health care for both individuals is improves the lives of Brevard citizens. Not only also one of great importance, for now and the seniors, but the ones that love and support them. future. I ask you to reflect on how you give back. Unfortunately for this case, this is not an Are you able to support charities with financial easy one-time, fix-all solution. I am working in donations (like car raffle tickets!), increase conjunction with the referral service on trying to awareness for organizations that need our help our client find a place that fits their needs. support, or even go shopping for your neighbor? Due to the lack of affordable senior We are all capable of giving back in some housing in Brevard County, I will see more and fashion. It can be as simple as a check-up phone more eviction cases. However, what is saving call. I promise you that contributing to our my client and her son from living in their car is community and supporting organizations like the Florida Eviction Moratorium. As long as this Helping Seniors fills your bucket more than it is in place, it will buy my client more time to find drains it. a place to call home. Please reach out to the team at Helping Seniors to learn more about the car raffle and to purchase tickets. Kim Think of what a great story it'll be when You can reach Kim at 321-473-7770 or at your friends see you cruising over the 192 [email protected]. causeway in your bright shiny new Camaro... you can tell them it only took you a few minutes to get Helping Seniors raffle tickets online, you supported your local seniors, and you have a cherry red Camaro prize to show for it! T Why See a Younger Dentist? Lifelong Florida Friends Say “I Do” at a VITAS IPU Wedding Lee Sheldon, DMD, PA Solid Bite Kathleen Kashow General Manager for VITAS Healthcare in Brevard County

I’m proud to announce that my son, Dr. For 35 years, Donn and Charla have Matthew Sheldon, has been selected to “40 been lifelong friends, steadfast companions Under 40” as one of the top 40 dentists in the through life in a non-romantic-but-always-close U.S. under the age of 40 by a national dental relationship. publication, Incisal Edge magazine. In early 2020, Donn was diagnosed with So let me tell you a little about my son brain cancer. In May, he was admitted to the and why he has achieved this award at the age VITAS® Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Care Unit of 35. (IPU). One day in June, as Charla was visiting Matthew completed his dental training at Donn, VITAS team members learned of Donn’s Tufts and then went on to an Advanced last wish to marry his dear friend. Education in General Dentistry program at The hospice team sprang into action. A Texas A&M Health Sciences Center, where he chaplain and rabbi coordinated the ceremony studied under a number of professors led by and provided prayer shawls. VITAS employees Dr. Charles Wakefield, a noted teacher and decorated the IPU’s gazebo into a chuppah, a restorative dentist. He quickly made his mark Jewish wedding canopy, while others provided as a resident. flowers, a wedding cake, and the music. After completing his residency, it was On a Friday in June, Donn’s IPU care Matthew’s chance to select a practice. He team carefully dressed him, positioned him in selected mine, a periodontal practice, within his wheelchair, and escorted him to the chuppah which to practice restorative dentistry. Instantly, to meet his waiting he took on a challenge far beyond his years. friend and bride. Pink Our patients had far greater needs than rose petals lined the anyone would see in a residency. Full mouth walkway. A local dental implant cases, cosmetic cases, pastor presided over periodontally compromised cases, and full the ceremony, and the reconstructions. Dentists twenty years his two lifelong friends senior often wouldn’t see the complex cases sealed their vows with that Matthew saw the moment he started. a kiss and applause While I was able to mentor him, Matthew under sunny Florida skies. had to succeed on his own. And he did. And Thirteen days later, Donn was discharged now, six years later, a national organization to hospice care at home with his bride. “I’m not recognizes his achievements. a wedding planner,” says the VITAS team Some might say that the safest way is to manager, “but it’s always been my motto that “go with the flow.” When the flow is going in the there are no do-overs in hospice care. We have best direction, perhaps that is good advice. But to get it right the first time. This was a perfect the flow usually goes downhill. example of why we do what we do…honoring The person who separates him or herself someone’s last wish to be married.” from the pack, looking at ethics as the Kathleen Kashow is general manager for standard, may move an entire group in the VITAS in Brevard County, Florida. For more right direction. And that is what Dr. Matthew information about end-of-life care options, call Sheldon does every day. VITAS Healthcare at 321.339.2893 or visit VITAS.com. T The Effects of Social Isolation Avoiding Guardianship: The on the Elderly Legal Documents You Shouldn't Live Without Traci Graf, RN AVID Home Care Ruth C. Rhodes Esq. Rhodes Law, P.A.

Social distancing, the new catch phrase Thinking about planning for your estate can for 2020. Millennials may be used to isolating be an overwhelming process. If you want to and communicating via electronic methods, but avoid guardianship, you must get your legal not seniors. Assisted living facilities on lockdown documents in place. are filled with people in the last years of their A guardianship is a legal proceeding in lives who can't even see their family members – which a guardian is appointed to exercise the imagine the heartbreak this has caused! legal rights of an incapacitated person. Talk If you feel like there is no end in sight, you about an overwhelming and expensive process! are not alone. Many people are suffering anxiety, Let’s look at avoiding guardianship and the depression, and other mental illness. People who documents you should not live without. regularly see a psychologist or take medications The key to avoiding a guardianship is to set may not have access to those appointments. up your estate planning documents. If a person Support systems have fallen apart for so many. creates an advance health care directive, a What can we do to help each other? In durable power of attorney, or trust while these unprecedented times, we need to connect, competent, he or she may not require a guardian protect, and unite with our senior citizens more in the event of incapacity. than ever before. While people living in care While trusts are very important to help you facilities are isolated from family, staff members manage assets, and avoid probate, the estate are helping most stay connected by face timing planning documents called advanced directives or making phone calls. What about people at may also help you avoid a guardianship in the home who have no family to check in on them? event of incapacity. The documents which help Home health care workers may be the only your loved ones with personal and financial person an elderly client sees all week, all month. decisions are the Durable Power of Attorney, These seemingly forgotten people often have no Designation of Health Care Surrogate, Living Will family; they may see neighbors and wave once and Pre-Need Guardian. in a while but then we go about our busy days Another important decision is deciding who with no more than a fleeting thought. to appoint to help you with your financial and Humans are social beings – we crave it, we health care decisions. Discussing the options need it. If you have an elderly neighbor, reach and documents regarding your specific family out. Let them know that you are there if needed. situation with an elder law attorney can be very Offer to help them connect to family or to their helpful. Working towards avoiding guardianship doctor for a virtual visit. If they are cognitively, and feeling confident in your decisions for your hearing or visually impaired, consider a face to future will help give you peace of mind. face visit with masks and safe distancing. Home Please call Rhodes Law, P.A. at care services that can provide a consistent 321-610-4542 to schedule a FREE estate caregiver will greatly improve their quality of life. planning consultation and get peace of mind A regimented daily schedule also will help knowing you have the legal documents you seniors stay alert and oriented for a longer time. shouldn’t live without. We need to continue to move forward with a new normal that includes the older members of our society and ways of keeping them engaged. T 26 | www.seniorscenemag.com | October 2020 Senior Services Directory Trusted Businesses Serving Brevard Seniors

APPLIANCE REPAIR CREMATION / FUNERAL Allied Appliance Service Co. Ammen Family Cremation 2346 Pineapple Avenue & Funeral Care Melbourne, FL 32935 www.afcfcare.com 321-254-4644 321-209-8117

ATTORNEY DENTIST Ruth Rhodes, Esq. Lee Sheldon, DMD, PA Rhodes Law, P.A. 2223 Sarno Road 1751 Sarno Rd Ste. 2 Melbourne, FL 32935 Melbourne, FL 32935 www.drleesheldon.com www.rhodeslawpa.com 321-369-9788 321-610-4542

The Law Office of Amy B. Van Fossen, P.A. DOWNSIZING 1696 W. Hibiscus Blvd., Ste A Compassionate Downsizing 4 Seniors Melbourne, FL 32901 Downsize,coordinate, pack, unpack organize, www.AmyBVanFossen.com age in place, estate sales 321-345-5945; (fax) 321-345-5417 www.CompassionateDownsizing4Seniors.net 321-576-2147 William Johnson, P.A. 140 Interlachen Dr., Suite B Melbourne, FL 32940 FINANCIAL PLANNERS www.floridaelderlaw.net 321-253-1667 August Velten & Associates 2955 Pineda Plaza #104 Melbourne, FL 32940 www.augusthvelten.com AUDIOLOGY SERVICES 321-622-7272 EarCare, P.A. 7777 N. Wickham Rd. Suite 21, Melbourne Financial Cornerstone Group www.earcare.net Retirements • Investments • Insurance 321-752-4552 Rockledge and Palm Bay Locations www.yourfcg.com Palm Bay Hearing Aid Center 321-735-4994 490 Centre Lake Dr NE Ste 150 Palm Bay, FL 32907 www.palmbayhearingaids.com HEALTH 321-369-9900 Holistic Health Center Dr. Kevin Kilday Palm Bay, Melbourne, Merritt Island, and Viera CARE MANAGEMENT / ADVOCACY www.holistichealthcenter.us T Total Long-Term Care Consultant Services 321-549-0711 6767 N. Wickham Rd. Suite 401 Melbourne, FL 32940 [email protected] 321-752-0995

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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 321-302-9441 LABORATORY / DIAGNOSTICS Paradise Mobile Labs, LLC "We Come to You" HOSPICE www.paradisemobilelabs.com VITAS Healthcare 321-522- 7466 4450 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Ste 250 Fax 321-989-0226 Melbourne, FL 32934 www.vitas.com 321-751-6671 MOBILITY SCOOTERS Dynamite Travel Scooters PO Box 360064, Melbourne, FL 32936 IN HOME CARE https://www.dtscooters.com Avid Home Care, LLC (non-medical) 1-800-697-6765 Ext. 3 2425 N. Courtenay Pkwy Ste 10 www.avidhomecareservices.com 321-392-3400 [email protected] MORTGAGE Reverse Mortgage Funding CSI Caregiver Services, Inc. 977 Long Meadow Road, Melbourne 2475 Palm Bay Rd NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 www.reversefunding.com/Barbara-Mcintyre www.csicaregiver.com 321-698-4739 321-722-0009

Home Health Care Resources Corp. MOVING Serving All of Brevard County www.homehealthcrc.com A Mother's Touch Movers 321-677-2577 www.motouchmovers.com 321-253-6040 Just a Friend Elder Care 4650 Lipscomb St. #14, Palm Bay, FL 32905 321-527-4019 OPTICAL T Eye Clinic and Laser Institute Seniors Helping Seniors Offices in Merritt Island, Melbourne, Port St. 1103 W Hibiscus Blvd, Ste 400 John and Suntree www.seniorcarebrevard.com www.youreyeclinic.com 321-722-2999 321-453-3937

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PEST & TERMITE CONTROL SENIOR LIVING / MEMORY CARE Beachside Termite and Pest Control Addington Place of Titusville – Assisted Serving all of Brevard County Living and Memory Care www.getbeachside.com 497 N Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32796 321-750-4100 www.AddingtonPlaceofTitusville.com 321-383-2112

Hibiscus Court Assisted Living and Memory PHYSICAL THERAPY Care Community Fyzical Balance and Therapy Centers 540 E. Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901 150 5th Ave., Ste C, Indialantic www.slm.net 321-372-3090 321-345-9830 Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson's Disease (Balance and Fall Prevention) MARTHA'S House & ALF 6-bdrm assisted living, Heritage Isles 3831 Funston Circle, Melbourne, FL 32940 www.MarthasHouseALF.com PRINTING 321-978-5315 / FAX 321-978-5316 Allegra Design, Print, Mail 2040 Murrell Road, Rockledge Zon Beachside www.allegrarockledge.com 1894 S. Patrick Drive 321-242-1006 Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 www.zonbeachside.com 321-777-8840 REAL ESTATE Barbara Wall, Broker Associate TRAVEL Berkshire Hathaway Home Services FL Realty 2000 Highway A1A, Indian Harbour Beach Helping Seniors of Brevard Travel Club [email protected] Merritt Island, FL 32952 321-749-2444 [email protected] (321) 978-5211• Chris & Betty Brevard Relocate Realty Group We create “trips of a lifetime” for seniors Specializing in 55+ Buyers and Sellers 1894 S. Patrick Dr., #D, Indian Harbour Beach FREE CONSULTATION CALL 321-428-2160 www.BrevardRelocateRealty.com

Enhanced Property Investments P.O. Box 236724 Cocoa Beach, FL 32923 www.enhancedpropertyinvestments.com 321-351-3222

Veterans Realty of Brevard T 1675 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 321-868-1833www.veteransrealtyofbrevard.com

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T Call Helping Seniors today to get signed up! 321-473-7770 or email us at [email protected] 30 | www.seniorscenemag.com | October 2020 The Pandemic Effects Dual Special Need Plans on our Relationships Corina Savela Kevin Kilday, PhD, D.PSc MS, CDP, RG, BCPA, IA Holistic Health Center Total Long-Term Care Consultant Services

The Covid-19 pandemic has put Medicaid and Medicare and retirees, it can enormous pressure on relationships by forcing be confusing. Here is information that applies to us to live closer with some people and further seniors who qualify for Medicaid: apart from others. Stay-at-home orders have Dual Special Need Plan (DSNP) – this is a necessitated close, constant contact with our type of Medicare Advantage plan for those on families and partners, but social distancing Medicaid. It is your typical MA/MAPD plan but measures have isolated us from extended with added benefits geared to helping with items family and friends. appropriate for the Medicaid population. Some Since we are spending most of our time DSNP plans work best with full Medicaid and with our partner, we have to figure out new some can work with partial Medicaid. ways of working, living, parenting, and getting Those ancillary benefits that are typically along with each other. While this is forcing us to found with standard MA/MAPD plans are communicate more, it can also make things enhanced with extra benefits for dental, vision, worse in already strained relationships. transportation, over-the-counter benefits, and For instance, the effects of stay-at-home more. Each DSNP plan is unique, so be sure to orders have increased women's exposure to find the one that works best for your unique violent partners. Calls to domestic violence hot- situation. lines and domestic abuse police calls have LIS or Low Income Subsidy from the increased. I am going to say this loud: IF federal government is typically included with YOU ARE BEING PHYSICALLY ABUSED, DO these plans so the pharmacy costs are reduced NOT HESITATE. CALL 911 NOW. along with Late Enrollment Penalties and If a relationship is just strained (no premiums, some down to zero. violence), there is always help in couples These DSNPs are typically HMO network counseling. Even if your partner doesn’t want to plans but some are PPO plans that provide a go, then go yourself. You or both of you can more robust network. Each carrier (United learn techniques to grow closer together in Health Care, Humana, etc) creates their plan these trying times. with a specific population in mind, so check As the Bible says in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, multiple carriers for the best fit. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it If you lose your Medicaid status and you does not boast, it is not proud. It does not are on a DSNP plan, you are responsible for the dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not co-pays, premiums, etc., so be sure to use your easily angered, it keeps no record of SEP (Special Enrollment Period) to switch plans wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but if your Medicaid status changes. You could find rejoices with the truth. It always protects, a better-suited plan amongst the non-DSNP always trusts, always hopes, always plans. perseveres”. Total Long-Term Care Consultant Services has Couples should get together and study been serving Brevard County since 1995, led by these verses. Amen. Catherine F. Rowlands, BS, MT, MBA, PG, Dr. Kevin Kilday, PhD, Holistic Health Center, CMC, BCPA. Contact at 321-752-0995 or Nutrition, Christian Counseling, Alternative https://tlcconsultantservices.com. Cancer Solutions, Addictions Therapy, Natural Pain Relief, Tests, Supplements 321-549-0711 T October 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 31 Want to Stop Making Your mortgage is you do not have to make Monthly Mortgage Payments? payments on the loan. You can make payments at any time, but that choice is Barbara McIntyre, CRMP, NMLS # 453405 completely up to you! Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC 5. 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Mom & Me by Audrey & Kimberley

Dear Mom and Me, My mother and father lived in a very isolated area, may not be caused by this loss, but it certainly did not where my father had a home business. Mother enjoyed help to lose his faithful companion. Your father needs her garden and animals. When my mother died father medical care as depression is a very common outcome stayed in their home and their dog became his constant when someone looses a loved one. Please try to understand companion. his losses. Two years later father had a stroke – AUDREY and recovered, but not well enough to live Dear Dog Gone Unhappy, alone. He came to live in our home. He was very welcome but not his dog. We had You had every right not to accept your to have his dog put to sleep. father’s dog into your home. I am sure your home is as busy as any home. There is A year has passed, he has been not enough time to do the things that are diagnosed with a clinical depression. I am necessary to run the household let alone the blamed for being an uncaring son and extra work involved with an animal, feeding responsible for his poor health. What would you suggest I do? and watering and what about all the hair. – DOG GONE UNHAPPY It is so much easier for people to criticize the choices Dear Dog Gone Unhappy, and behavior of others. Forget what others are saying. Feel Many people do not realize just how important good that you are caring for your father in your home. animals can be in other peoples lives. Your father’s dog was – KIMBERLEY the link between him and your late mother. His depression

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Sixteen (16) Mayors from the Cities and the Towns in Brevard County will give an update on the development and their respective Municipalities. The Emcee will be Sheriff Wayne Ivey. Plan to attend this high profile gathering to hear from the officials and learn the latest news through Zoom Meeting.

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October 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 35 SENIOR NEWS LINE By Matilda Charles Social Media Holds Hidden Dangers

ven before the lockdowns brought on by the coronavirus, too many seniors felt isolated. Now it's even worse for many of us with the lack of face-to- faceE interactions ... and we've turned to social media for connections to others. There, on Facebook and Twitter, in chat rooms and email lists, we've found friends to talk to and pass the hours of this lockdown. We feel happy to have these people at the other end of the keyboard. It's good for us. Or maybe not. The big problem with social media is that we really don't know who is on the other end. The new friend who seems so interested in us might actually be a scammer, just waiting for the right moment to spring the trap and ask for money. How can you refuse, you'll wonder, if someone you've come to know so well asks for help? Or maybe we've shared too much information, such as our location or our real name. Or how about the new friend who sends funny cartoons, one of which might contain a virus that leaves our computer open to hackers? Add in an election year, and it's all too easy to talk online with people who supposedly share our views. Quite commonly they ask for money or contact info. Some things to think about: If you really want to connect with others on social media, create a fake name for it. Learn how to block people and don't add just anybody to your network or list. Don't give out your real name or location, no matter how friendly other people seem. Focus on an area of social media with a narrow, safe focus such as pets, cooking or gardening. Better yet, call up a few people you already know and ask if they'd like to meet for online games, such as chess, or just chatting. They might feel just as isolated as you do and welcome your overture. (C) 2020 KING FEATURES SYNDICATE, INC.

MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY PRUDOM continued from pg 12 The Florida Safe Survey only takes a few minutes of your time and offers you invaluable and actionable results. As social distancing restrictions are relaxed across the state, high-risk Floridians need a way to make the best and most informed personal decisions about how to stay safe, healthy, and remain resilient during the crisis. We hope this survey helps you achieve your goals, resolve any unmet needs, and stay safe and healthy. Please visit FloridaSafeSurvey.com to take the free, anonymous self-assessment today to get your Safe Behavior Score. We encourage you to share the Florida Safe Survey link with others to ultimately bring us together to join the fight against COVID-19.

36 | www.seniorscenemag.com | October 2020 PAW’S CORNER By Sam Mazzotta COVID Plays Havoc With Puppy's Vaccines

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My Labrador puppy, and keeping their licenses current. Contact the veterinarian "Charlie," is six months old. He received his first and to find out if they're booking routine appointments. second round of vaccines, but then our state went into What if you aren't able to get an appointment to get lockdown. Can I hold off on getting the rest of his shots Charlie's third round of shots? For now, limit his exposure for now, until restrictions ease? to other dogs, as he still has some risk of contracting – Blake F., Sacramento serious illnesses like parvovirus. That means no dog park DEAR BLAKE: Contact Charlie's veterinarian first to visits or play dates (unless you know the other dog's find out if they are allowing non-urgent visits. The first vaccine status). Let him run in the backyard or go to a year of vaccinations is extremely important for your dog's state park or other large outdoor area that allows pets and development and long-term health. doesn't have many people or animals around. Spend more time training him on basic obedience commands -- if Lockdown mandates are making it difficult for you're both stuck at home, now is the perfect time. everyone to figure out if and when they should visit the vet for their pet's checkups. But veterinarians know As soon as a vet appointment opens up, take Charlie in how important it is to keep to the vaccine schedule (to and get him up to date on his shots. learn more, go to akc.org and search for "puppy shots schedule"). By this point they should have some guidelines Send your comments, questions or tips to and a plan for scheduling routine appointments. [email protected]. (C) 2020 KING FEATURES SYNDICATE, INC. That also goes for maintaining adult pets' vaccinations

PHOTO ID REQUIRED AFTER LOCKOUT cont'd from pg 16 In the event you get locked out, Facebook has an automated process that will generate special recovery codes that only your pre-existing trusted contacts can access, so you’ll need to follow the recovery instructions very carefully: https://bit.ly/2CLIDQS Additional Security Step A very important security step that can reduce the chances that your account is ever taken over by a thief is to activate ‘two-factor authentication’, which is in the same ‘Security and Login’ menu. This will register your phone number with Facebook as the rightful owner of the account and send a code to that number whenever you log into your account from a device or location that Facebook doesn’t recognize. Once activated, this would mean that a thief would not only have to steal your username and password, they would also have to get their hands on your phone while trying to log in. October 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 37 We All Need Teaching to be written on thin paper, and postage was $5.00 an ounce (a tremendous sum in Rev. Jeff Wood, First Presbyterian Church of Sebastian those days). Yet, each rider carried a full- welovefirst.org & facebook.com/welovefirstsebastian sized Bible! It was presented to him when he joined the pony express, and he took it with him de-spite all the scrupulous he Pony Express was a thrilling the best horses the West could provide. weight precautions. Why? Because what part of American history running To conserve weight, clothing was very the Scriptures taught were important. Tfrom St. Joseph, Missouri, to light, saddles were extremely small and You can probably think of a teacher Scranton, California — a distance of thin, and no weapons were carried. The who made a great difference in your life. 1,900 miles. The trip was made in ten horses themselves wore small shoes or Let the scriptures be your teacher. They’ll days. Forty men, each riding 50 miles none at all. The mail pouches were flat make a difference in your life. a day, dashed along the trail on 500 of and very conservative in size. Letters had

VNA ANSWER NURSE: LONG DISTANCE FULL CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS TIME CAREGIVING continued from pg 15

n Consider professional private care. Private care allows individuals to remain Helping Seniors Television TV Program Schedule independent in their HelpingMonday-Friday Seniors Television8:30am; 4:30pm;TV 5:00pmProgram Schedule homes as they age. You Monday - Friday 8:30am; 4:30pm; 5:00pm can share the support team Spectrum Chan. 499 | AT&T U-Verse Chan. 99 | Comcast-North Chan. 51 | Comcast-South Chan. 13 list with your private care Day Date 8:30 AM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM giver to keep that person Thu Oct 01 Finding the Right Place for Mom How to Cruise Successfully Put the Kinds on the Title abreast of shared routines Fri Oct 02 Getting Good Home Health Role of Senior Care Advisor Finding Good Help at Home and monthly activities. Mon Oct 05 Holistic Approach to Pain Relief Pain Relief through Supplements Good Solutions for Home Sales A private caregiver Tue Oct 06 Avoiding Probate How Assist Living Helps Thrive All About Home Health Care Wed Oct 07 In Home Care Giving Eye Clinic & Laser Institute Restorative Dentistry provides extra assistance Thu Oct 08 Hearing Loss Treatments When Adult Abuse Hotline? Intro to Vitas Healthcare to accomplish tasks such Wed Oct 9 About Golden Providers How SRES Helps Real Estate Retirement Planning - Roth IRA as bathing, dressing and Mon Oct 12 Guardianship Vial of Life Making Plans for Retirement medication management. Tue Oct 13 Why See an Eye Doctor In Home vs Skilled Care Small Group Assisted Living Private care givers also can Wed Oct 14 Principles Periodontal Treatment Value of Professional Printing About Cataracts provide transportation Thu Oct 15 Things to Know on Elder Law Comm & Helping Seniors How SHINE Can Help to appointments, light Fri Oct 16 How to Cruise Successfully Social Security Planning Ideas Senior Mental Health housekeeping services, Mon Oct 19 Seniors Helping Seniors Helps Selling Your Home Efficiently Benefits of Holistic Health meal preparation and Tue Oct 20 Senior Mental Health Smorgasbord of Legal Matters Dry Eyes companionship. Mon Oct 21 Hospice Periodontal Disease Probate Tue Oct 22 Glaucoma Life Enrichment in Assist Living Advocating for Seniors This information is for Mon Oct 23 Reverse Mortgage Funding Social Security Planning Ideas Veterans Benefits educational purposes. Please Mon Oct 26 Macular Degeneration Elder Law Services The Talk About Assist Living consult your physician for Tue Oct 27 Assisted Living Appropriate? Helping Seniors Directory Glaucoma any medical issues. The Wed Oct 28 How Reverse Mortgages Work Guardianship/Case Management Importance of Dental Diagnosis Visiting Nurse Association Thu Oct 29 Plight of Hungry & Homeless Power of Prayer Elder Abuse (VNA) is committed to Fri Oct 30 In Home Care Physical Therapy Durable Power of Attorney bringing trusted and quality Helping Seniors Radio on private and home health care 90.3 FM WEJF Radio to Brevard County patients from Titusville to Barefoot Broadcast Schedule: Bay. For more information Helping Seniors Radio on Broadcast Schedule: Wednesdays 12nn-1pm about VNA services, call 90.3 FM WEJF Radio Wednesdays 12nn-1pm Wed Oct 07 Focus on Elder Law Bill Johnson William A. Johnson P.A. 321-752-7550 or visit Wed Oct 14 Focus on Your Smile Dr. Lee Sheldon Dr Lee Sheldon (Periodontist) www.vnatc.com. Wed Oct 21 Focus on Reverse Mortgages Barbara McIntyre Reverse Mortgage Funding Wed Oct 28 Focus on Help at Home Jennifer Helin Seniors Helping Seniors

38 | www.seniorscenemag.com | October 2020 From the kitchen of Good Housekeeping

Glazed Salmon With Watermelon Watermelon Slushie Salsa In serving A refreshing, colorful drink for those We love the combination of sweet and spicy bowl, toss dog days of summer. If you have extra flavors, so we added a jalapeno chile to the lime peel and watermelon, you can freeze it for fruit salsa -- with delicious results. juice with more slushies. watermelon, 3 cups seedless watermelon, cubed Watermelon Salsa: mint, green 1 lime onions and 1 cup frozen strawberries 4 cups seedless watermelon, 1/2-inch cubes jalapeno. 2 scoops lemon sorbet Makes about 1/4 cup (loosely packed) chopped fresh mint 3 2/3 cups. 1/4 cup pineapple juice, chilled leaves 3. Prepare salmon: In cup, stir hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons chopped green onion and five-spice powder. In blender, combine watermelon, 1 small jalapeno chile, seeded and finely strawberries, sorbet, pineapple juice chopped 4. Place salmon on hot grill rack over medi- um heat. Brush salmon with half of hoisin and lime juice and blend until mixture Glazed Salmon: mixture. Cover grill and cook salmon 3 is smooth. Pour into 4 glasses. Makes 3 1/2 cups. 1/4 cup hoisin sauce minutes. Turn salmon over and brush with remaining hoisin mixture. Cover grill and * Each serving: About 87 calories, 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder cook 3 minutes. Turn salmon over again and 7mg sodium, 22g total carbohydrate, 4 (6 ounces each) salmon steaks, each 1 cook until just opaque throughout, about 3 1g protein. inch thick more minutes. Serve salmon with Watermel- on Salsa. Serves 4. Recipe excerpted from "Good House- keeping Blend It!: 150 Sensational 1. Prepare outdoor grill for covered direct * Each serving: About 345 calories, 17g grilling over medium heat. Recipes to Make in Your Blender -- total fat (3g saturated), 81mg cholesterol, Frappes, Smoothies, Soups, Pancakes, 2. Prepare salsa: From lime, grate 1 tea- 260mg sodium, 18g total carbohydrate, 30g Frozen Cocktails and More." (Hearst spoon peel and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice. protein. Books)

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October 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 39 Remembering John Cleland

n September 26, 2020 Brevard County dedicated a standing. John warmly shook his hand and then spent more bridge to the memory of John Cleland, MG, USA than 10 minutes with him. I kept glancing at them and ORet. That same day in the afternoon a Memorial was touched by the look of Bench was dedicated to MG Cleland and his wife Clara. admiration and fondness in the Clara was an Army Nurse who helped John recover from former soldier’s eyes. I asked battle wounds and became his wife of more than 60 years. John later if he had known the More than fellow. He replied that he was 40 Cleland sure he hadn’t ever met him". family MG Cleland passed away members in 2018. It is only fitting from five that only two years later the states State, County and Veteran joined Community honored him and dozens his widow Clara is such special The Pineda Causeway at both ways on September 26. RR Crossing Bridge Sign ceremonies to honor the great soldier and patriot that MG MG Cleland ands two Army Sons, Jack and Bruce Cleland in the 1980’s was. MG Cleland fought as an Infantry Officer in WWII, Korea and Vietnam becoming one of very few soldiers to earn three Combat Infantry Badges into three wars, as well as the Purple Heart, and many other awards for extraordinary service and gallantry. He was inducted into the first class of Florida’s Veterans Hall of Fame and spent decades volunteering in many organizations and speaking to the youth of Brevard County. One veteran and close friend, Larry Jackson of Cruise Holidays of Viera, shared a personal story about the Cleland’s: "John and Clara went with us on many of the cruises that we hosted. We used to seat all of the Flag Officers at the same table during our evening meal. One night I was leaving our section of the dining room as dinner began when a young man stopped me and asked: “Is that General Cleland sitting over there?” I answered that it was. He then said: He doesn’t know me, but I served under him many years ago? Is there any chance I could speak with him for a moment?” I went to John’s table and relayed the conversation. John immediately stood up, excused himself to the other diners and followed The Memorial Bench at the Plaza of the me to where the Veterans Memorial Center on Merritt gentleman was Island

40 | www.seniorscenemag.com | October 2020 by VETERANS POST Freddy Groves Failure of the VA ith all the fanfare about the suicide prevention psychiatrist also escorted the veteran back to the ER. programs created to help veterans who are suffering, After multiple hand-offs, the veteran was told to go Wit would seem that all a veteran would need to do is home. He refused to leave. Another physician accused him of present himself at the closest Department of Veterans Affairs malingering and called the police, who hauled the veteran out medical facility and help would immediately be there. Not of the building. The veteran asked to go back to the ER for necessarily so. specific knee pain. A veteran presented himself at a VA emergency room Back in the ER, multiple individuals heard the second ER suffering from suicidal thoughts. He was in pain, suffered physician say that the veteran could go shoot himself, and "I from withdrawal seizures and was on medication that had do not care." (The VA did not get rid of this physician for nine been tapered down until he had no more pills. Six days later more months, despite a long history of verbal abuse.) he was dead. In all, within 12 hours, the veteran saw a total of seven At the ER the veteran asked to be admitted for inpatient medical providers. Five days later the outpatient psychiatrist detox. Instead they scheduled him for a same-day psych finally made an appointment for a substance-use program, evaluation. A Veteran Experience Specialist took the veteran but no one told the veteran. He missed the appointment, of back to the ER and told them, again, that he'd asked for course, but no one followed up. The next day, six days after his inpatient care. The veteran was handed off to an outpatient ER visit, the veteran was dead from suicide. psychiatrist who recommended either inpatient detox or (C) 2020 KING FEATURES SYNDICATE, INC. inpatient psychiatry care, inpatient in either case. The

LYNCHING TREE LANE continued from pg 10 I'M NOT GOING!... continued from pg 17

The story circulated through both the black and white egg. If you plan on self-insuring and your assets are modest, communities. The state only required a coroner's report on then plan to go broke. cause of death. That same morning, a Committee Coroner’s LTC Insurance. It’s not cheap. It will cost you about as Jury of citizens convened and reported the cause of death for much to finance LTC insurance as it does to finance a luxury Mr. James Clark was, “Hanging from a tree and riddled with car. Premiums range from $350 to $900 per month, depend- bullets.” ing on your health and age. It really is the best avenue to take, A 1989 Orlando Sentinel article reported people looking in my opinion. You spend a fortune on insurance for your away from the lynching, “with tacit agreement of approval.” house, car, medical, liability, life, disability, and business. So There was nothing to do but “—keep your mouth shut.” The why not insure your nest egg? LTC insurance is really “nest- Sentinel said, “—the town felt no guilt or shame.” That could egg insurance”. The chances of needing LTC far outweigh most be said of the white folks. There were no comments from the other perils, by a long shot, but people still resist owning it. African American side of town. Medicaid. This is State coverage for those who are al- The street sign leading to the killing site officially read ready broke. Generally, the elderly cannot qualify if there are Lynching Tree Lane for years. Perhaps it was a standing plenty of liquid assets available. But this is not always true. comment to minorities, “We still have a lynch place if we need My office, with the help of attorneys, has successfully placed it again.” seniors on the Medicaid plan with clever asset “re-character- Over the years, the pine tree was felled, and houses were ization”. This option is tricky and needs essential planning built along the street in the forest. Eau Gallie became part methods in order to work. If you are dead broke, this is the of Melbourne in 1969. A 1980s petition from black leaders best option so far. encouraged the Melbourne City Council to change the street As you can see, the considerations become complex. Save name. yourself the hassle and get a professional review with a compe- Today, as you turn West from US-1 to Parkway Blvd. and tent Certified Financial Planner or elder-law attorney. If not, cross the Florida East Coast Railroad tracks, the street sign maybe you can join me in perfecting the most graceful swan reads ‘Legendary Lane.’ dive anyone has ever seen. Jason ValaVanis is a Board-Certified Planner (CFP) and the Today, let us remember Mr. James Clark, Northern co-owner of ValaVanis Financial for nearly 31 years. Go to Va- Chauffer—a legend forgotten. laVanisFinancial.com for more information. For appointments, call 321-956-7072. October 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 41 • Over 15 Years Experience

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October 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 43 SENIOR SCENE MONTHLY TRAVEL TIPS Contact Chris Morse or Betty Powers @ 321-978-5211, Questions to Ask Before Booking a Flight [email protected] or [email protected]

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44 | www.seniorscenemag.com | October 2020 Dietary Supplements – Use Wisely Arvind M. Dhople, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus, Florida Tech.

oughly 90% of American adults do not eat enough have shown that vitamin D supplements may reduce risk of fruits and vegetables, but many are trying to make up death and disease, while some have not. Rfor it my popping pills. The use of dietary supplements Supplements are not tightly regulated in the U.S., has risen precipitously in the past decade, with the fastest meaning they can come with safety, efficacy and quality growth in Asia Pacific, but also substantially in Europe and issues. One 2016 study estimated that unsafe or improperly North America. At least three-quarters of Americans report taken supplements, including those for weight loss, send regularly using dietary supplements, most commonly reporting more than 23,000 Americans to the emergency room each taking multivitamins. That translates into an exceedingly year. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not lucrative industry, with an estimated $40 billion market in the hold supplements to the same standards as conventional food U.S. alone. or drugs, so manufacturers are responsible for handling safety But a new research suggests that vitamins and supplements testing and labeling themselves; the FDA only steps in when may not be enough to keep you healthy. Nutrients consumed there’s an issue with a product already being sold. via supplements do not improve health and longevity as A few populations may benefit from certain supplements, effectively as those consumed through food. While getting including the elderly – who often struggle to absorb nutrients the right nutrients in the right quantities from food was from food – and those with dietary restrictions that may lead associated with a longer life, the same wasn’t true for nutrients to deficiencies. But with an abundance of uncertainty and a from supplements. For the general population, there’s no lack of evidence from supplements, the experts say the average need to take dietary supplements. More and more evidence person should just eat a balanced diet that contains plenty suggests no benefits, so we should go with what the dietary of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, rather than turning to recommendations suggest to achieve adequate nutrition from over-the-counter solutions. “Over half of Americans use these, food, rather than relying on supplements. and the reason is to improve or maintain health. That mindset The researchers used data from about 30,000 U.D. adults needs to be changed, given the evidence” – according to these from 1999 to 2010. Each person provided information about experts. their supplement use in the past month – more than half had used at least one – as well as their dietary habits. Researchers then used that information to determine participants’ nutrient levels. During the follow-period, which lasted about six years, more than 3,600 people died. When the researchers first started examining the data, it looked as though dietary supplements were associated with a lower risk of early death. But after they adjusted for factors like education, socioeconomic status and demographics, it became apparent that mostly higher-income, better-educated people – who are more likely to be in good health to begin with – were taking supplements. After that adjustment, the connection between supplements and longevity disappeared. The researchers found that getting enough vitamin A, vitamin K, magnesium, zinc and copper were all associated with a lower risk of dying early – but only when those nutrients came from food. In fact, some supplements even appeared to come with health risks. People who took high doses of calcium via supplement has a 53% higher risk of dying from cancer than people who were not taking supplements. But excess calcium from food was not associated with a similar uptick in mortality risk, which suggests that the body may not be able to clear excess supplemental calcium as well as it can natural calcium. The connection between excess calcium and cancer still isn’t totally clear and will require more researth. People who took vitamin D supplements but were not deficient in vitamin D also had a higher risk of dying during the study, but the supplements did not seem to boost death risk for those who were lacking in vitamin D. Some studies October 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 45 Understanding Social Security Survivors Benefits By Kimberly Laporta, Social Security District Manager in Melbourne, FL

e are here for surviving family members when a Survivors to worker dies. In the event of your death, certain help you better Wmembers of your family may be eligible for survivors understand your benefits. These include widows and widowers, divorced and your family’s widows and widowers, children, and dependent parents. Social Security The amount of benefits your survivors receive depends on protections as your lifetime earnings. The higher your earnings, the higher you plan for their benefits. That’s why it’s important to make sure your your financial earnings history is correct in our records. You can do this by future at www. creating a personal my Social Security account at www.ssa.gov/ ssa.gov/planners/ myaccount. A my Social Security account is secure and gives survivors. you immediate access to your earnings records, Social Security Please visit www.ssa.gov or read our publication Survivors benefit estimates, and a printable Social Security Statement to Benefits at www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10084.pdf for more see an estimate of survivors benefits we could pay your family. information. You can also help us spread the word by sharing You may also want to visit our Benefits Planner for this information with your family and friends.

WHEN IS PROBATE THE BETTER WAY TO SETTLE AN ESTATE? continued from pg 13 Representative (executor) must file an inventory of the assets the Personal Representative must explain the reason why to with the court and mail a copy to the beneficiaries within 60 the court. This keeps the process going. Since the probate days of appointment. If an estate is not closed in one year, court automatically enforces these requirements, no action is generally required by a beneficiary. If something is wrong in probate, all a beneficiary has to do is file an objection with the court. But with a trust, if something is wrong or nothing is happening, the beneficiary will have to initiate a seperate legal action. The services of an attorney would be needed to file the law suit which and could be expensive. Why probate may be helpful from the administrator’s perspective: The trustee is a fiduciary with the highest duty under the law to the beneficiaries and is liable for damages caused by a failure to meet his/her responsibilities. This liability can extend for years after distribution. To limit liablity, the trustee will want to obtain approvals of a final accounting and proposed distribution. If a beneficiary refuses to cooperate, it will delay the closing of the estate and distribution to other beneficiaries. The trustee can send a notice to beneficiaries that if they wish to object they must file a lawsuit within six months. In contrast, closure is simple and direct with probate. Beneficiaries are given 30 days to object to the Petition for Discharge and proposed distribution. If no objections are filed, the court enters an Order of Discharge releasing the Personal Representative from further liability. For further information on your estate planning options you may be interested in Attorney Truman Scarborough’s Booklet on Estate Planning in Florida. It is available without charge or obligation by calling (321) 267 - 4770. His office is located at 239 Harrison Street, Titusville, Florida.

46 | www.seniorscenemag.com | October 2020 Vacationing Across America Today By Jean Paugh, All About You Travel

s I've been driving across America for the month, I have 101 highway towards the found a lot of amazing places to venture safely during Northern California border COVID 19. I would say at least 90% of the people and discovered some amazing haveA been doing the right thing by wearing masks & social places along the coast, distancing. I've felt comfortable and safe in all the states & including some great wineries, including a beautiful little cities that I have stayed in. I have stayed in a variety of hotels seaside town called Brookings, Oregon about 15 minutes from across the country and they all have deep cleaning procedures the Redwood Freeway in Northern California. The next day in place and have had no issues at all. I drove the Redwood Freeway all day, which provided many My first stop was at Harrah’s Casino Resort in Biloxi, great places for camping, hiking, fishing, enjoying Mother Mississippi. The casinos were putting 3 people at a table and Nature. I was very fortunate, as I went along, to have avoided the pit bosses double as the cleaning crew in between people. all the fires as I wandered down the coast of California. I They always sanitize the chair and table where someone else noticed there were a lot of people traveling, so if you didn't has sat. They give you a hand sanitizer when you sit down have a reservation, you weren't getting in anywhere! Hotels before you touch the cards and the chips. The restaurants were and campgrounds were at full capacity! about 50% open at the time. I drove down through California visiting friends and I then headed up through the Mid-West, first stopping colleagues all the way down to LaJolla, just outside of San in Hot Springs, Arkansas. This is a great area to Diego, before I turned east to head home. The explore, and if you want to go mining for gems, first stop was the Las Vegas. The hotels and you can do that too! Take the scenic byway to resorts that have reopened were running about Mt. Ida and then you are less than 4 hours to 60% occupancy. It was interesting the see the Branson, MO. The headliner shows in Branson different casinos’ policies and procedures due are not yet playing, but the B Team shows are to COVID. For example, MGM properties there. In the theater, they social distanced every have plexiglass at table games, with just 3 other row, plus put seats between people two players at blackjack, and plexiglass between you rows back from you, so you were able to take and the player next to you and yourself and the the mask off while enjoying the show. dealers. I then headed up through the mid-west, crossing the I stayed at Mandalay Bay and when got to my room, there Dakotas. Custer State Park in SD and Theodore Roosevelt was a complimentary sanitation package in my room which Park in ND are great options to explore! Next I headed to included 2 masks, two key fobby things (sort of like a skeleton Montana, definitely a beautiful option. Whether you go key) to push buttons so you don't have to touch buttons, plus south to Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons hand sanitizer. I went to the Fremont Street Experience in or go north to Glacier National Park, you are sure to see the Downtown Las Vegas and saw different procedures there as beautiful scenery. It's a sportsman paradise with great hiking well. The bandstands on Freemont Street are currently shut and fishing! Idaho is a hidden gem that I would have loved to down, but it is hopeful by November they may be allowed to have more time to explore, but again, great hiking and fishing open, but not sure at this time. As far as restaurants in Vegas, opportunities abound! about 50% were open in the casino resorts and dance clubs I spent a whole week in state of Washington, I wish I have not yet reopened. While in Vegas don’t forget to stop at had 3! I took daily drives to different areas around the state, the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop, as featured on the History starting with Olympic National Park Loop and then went on Channel, Pawn Stars. You might even get to see Rick or to travel the Cascade Scenic Byway and came across a fabulous Chumlee. little Bavarian town called Leavenworth. I wish I had a couple If you're not comfortable staying in hotels, I have RVs for of days there! They have shut down streets to traffic so that you to rent, or if you prefer, I can set you up with campsites. everyone can walk the town. I then visited the San Juan Islands I can also set up a driving tour on Route 66. There are lots taking the ferry over to explore the quaint little islands. I could of options to explore your own backyard here in America! have stayed on for a few days. I capped off the visit by traveling Another option is for those families working virtually from to Mt. Rainer, which was simply breathtakingly beautiful! The home and doing virtual school, I can route you a safe vacation mountains were incredible, and the hiking again, amazing! where you can travel and yet get in your virtual work or The next stop was Portland, Oregon, but; I need to school day. go back to have more time to explore!! I drove the scenic Remember to always enjoy the journey.

October 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 47 Attract Monarch Butterflies With Milkweed Selections By Gary R. Bachman, MSU Extension Service

any of my gardening friends are already on the from various online seed lookout for the annual migration of Monarch companies. They are easy Mbutterflies on their way to their Mexico wintering to start from seed in your grounds. Witnessing this migration is awe-inspiring. One of own in containers until they are ready for transplant. the hottest topics in landscaping is planting butterfly gardens A fun forage plant that Monarch caterpillars love is to attract Monarch butterflies and provide forage for the Asclepias, which is related to Gomphocarpus physocarpus caterpillars. and commonly called balloon plant or hairy balls. This plant The various milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) and a few very produces 2- to 3-inch, lime-green seed pods, and it really creates closely related species are the exclusive forage of Monarch conversation in the landscape. butterfly caterpillars, and these plants are required for their A species of butterfly weed that isn’t native but blooms development. Also commonly called butterflyweed, milkweed from spring through the fall is the tropical milkweed Asclepias is low maintenance, attracts a lot of butterflies in addition to curassavica. Many garden centers carry this plant, as it grows Monarchs and is deer resistant. and flowers in late spring and provides early-season forage for One native that can be found in garden centers is Asclepias caterpillars before the native species can take over. tuberosa. This plant has an upright, clumping growth habit with Especially where tropical milkweed can overwinter, it’s clusters of tubular flowers. These blooms become prominent in recommended to cut plants back to the ground in the fall so the late summer and early fall in various shades of orange. This plant Monarch butterflies will continue their migration to Mexico. produces a deep tap root and doesn’t tolerate transplanting to This also helps hinder the spread of a protozoan parasite called different places in the landscape. There are 15 butterflyweed species and seed is available ATTRACT MONARCH BUTTERFLIES... continued on next page

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Kids in costume with trick or Artwork:The artwork on treat from car trunks of First Responders. All outdoors, all invited. Contact Don the cover is the historic Pearsall 321-313-2444 for more in-formation. A special event on a special day!! Dubois House in my Nov 7— Veterans Day Ceremony at the First Brevard Veterans Me-morial Cemetery in Titusville (1000-1100). hometown of Jupiter, FL. Nov 11— Veterans Day Ceremony at VMC (0900-1000) Will include special It is a landmark I grew up NOTU Cannons and Honor Guard, Food from Chick Fil a MI and many displays to around and still revisit. honor veterans. Historic buildings are Nov 14-15 — Open house at the Warbird Museum at the Space Coast a big foundation in my Airport in Titusville (0900 -1700). Many exhibits and special Aircraft, food, drinks and fun. The VMC will have a booth. Contact the Warbird Museum for more infor- work. The black dog is of mation and support this major event after months of the museum being closed. my dog Snoopy. He was a NOTE: The March 2020 Missing in America Project - FL Call to Honor close friend before growing Ceremony (CTO) was cancelled, as were others through 2020. We old and passing away. I continue to research dozens of abandoned veteran cremains in our area. Each chose the banyan tree as a candidate takes several months to complete and verify veteran or spouse status. We hope the next CTO Service for the MIAP-FL at the Cape Canaveral National frame for the house to add Cemetery will occur early in 2021. distance and the placing the Oct 24 2020 had been planned for the Covid delayed 2020 Stand dog adds visual weight and Down to Stand Up Event. In early August the VMC Boards and EX- life to the piece. COMM decided it was better to postpone the event until 2021 due to uncertain COVID conditions that could impact such a large, indoor gathering. We If you wish to view more hope many veterans, organizations and others will find ways in the meantime to of his artwork go to www. help Homeless and at risk Veterans in Brevard County. The Food Drive based at russellgulickart.com the VMC is one such program. 52 | www.seniorscenemag.com | October 2020 OCTOBER SENIOR CALENDAR In BREVARD CO. In MELBOURNE Cypress Ave., Melbourne. 6:00 pm. Call 1471 Cypress Ave., Melbourne. 7-8 pm The Camera Club of Brevard Octo- Italian American Club 321-242-8044. Call 321-242-8044. ber program will be held as a live Thurs., Oct 1, Three Course chicken Mon., Oct 5, Advanced Italian Les- Thurs. Oct 8, Three course lasagna on-line Zoom session on Tuesday, cacciatore lunch at noon., every sons, every Monday. Italian American rolls lunch at noon. Italian American October 6th at 7:00 pm. Viewing Tuesday. Italian American Club, 1471 Club, 1471 Cypress Ave., Melbourne. 6-8 Xlub, 1471 Cypress Ave, Melbourne. the program will be very easy to do. Cypress Ave., Melbourne. Members $8.00 pm. Call 321-242-8044. Members $8.00, guests $10.00. Call All you need to do is click on the “Join guests $10.00 Call 321-242-8044. Tues., Oct 6, Bingo every Tuesday 321-252-8044. Zoom Meeting” link that will be sent to Fri., Oct 2, Dinner with. MAFIA 1-3 pm. italian American Club, 1471 Friday, Oct 16, Octoberfest party Hitman & Live Entertainment. & live entertainment. 5:30 pm. you in a CCB email, by simply emailing Cypress Ave., Melbourne. a request to . Three course dinner & live entertain- Wed., Oct 7, Beginner Italian German sampler plate and three course ment. Italian American Club, 1471 Lessons, every Wed. Italian American, meal. $12.00

CONTACT EACH OF THESE LOCATIONS TO GET CURRENT EVENT AND ORGANIZATION INFORMATION.

Cape Canaveral Public Library 201 POLK AVE, CAPE CANAVERAL 321-868-1101

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 a week and 2 nights, offering a range of services such as free resume and assistance faxing, free scanning, distributing and collecting Brevard County mortgage/rent assistance forms via the CARES Act, Census training and voter registration. 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 55+ Club of Satellite Beach 1089 S PATRICK DR, SATELLITE BEACH 321-773-6458

Freedom 7 Senior Community Center 5000 TOM WARRINER BLVD, COCOA BEACH 321-783-9505 Must wear mask to enter building. Everyone Zumba Gold Mondays and Wednesdays at Strength and Balance Class Tuesdays and Welcome. Check out our website for details 9:30am $2 per class Thursdays at 9:30am $2 per class www.freedom7seniors.org Chair Yoga Tuesdays at 9:30am $2 per 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

Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 CULVER DRIVE NE, PALM BAY 321-724-1338

Wickham Park Senior Center 2785 LEISURE WAY, MELBOURNE 321-255-4494, bcscwp.com

October 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 53 One Senior Place and Aging Matters in Brevard to benefit Sunflower House, son’s Wellness Recovery (PWR) is 1-hour exercise program. 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd, Community Caregiver Center. Join us for a fun evening, but This event is Virtual only, must RSVP to 321-253-6324 and Viera 321-751-6771 if you can’t, join us via ZOOM. $30 per person donation. link will be sent to you. www.oneseniorplace.com Call 321-751-6771 for more information. SUPPORT GROUPS Ask the Doctor: Living with Diabetes, A Five Part • Virtual Meeting: Parkinson’s Disease, Series on Diabetic Health, Monday October 12th, Parkinson’s Support Group of Viera, Tuesday OCTOBER 2020 at 12pm. ONE SENIOR PLACE EVENTS VITAS Healthcare and Dr. Frederick Peterson will October 5th, 11am. Join Barbara Williams, DBS expert present a monthly series of “Ask the Doctor” seminars. Lim- from Abbott talks about the Abbott Infinity DBS system Masks are required and screening protocols are in place ited seating to 14 attendees, call 321-751-6771 to reserve featuring directional lead technology. Call 321-751-6771 for all visitors to One Senior Place. Please visit https:// your seat today, boxed lunch will be provided. This seminar for information on how to attend this meeting on ZOOM. www.oneseniorplace.com/covidprotocol/ for details. will also be available by ZOOM, call for information. Hosted by One Senior Place. FREE Memory Testing, Tuesday October 13th, from Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group, Tuesday Octo- Food Truck Fundraiser, Thursday’s October 1st and 11 – 3pm. Merritt Island Medical Research will be offering ber 20th, from 1 – 3pm. Support group for pulmonary 8th, from 11 – 1pm. Hosted by One Senior Place and free memory screenings the second Tuesday of each fibrosis patients and caregivers. This group meets every Aging Matters In Brevard to benefit Sunflower House, month at One Senior Place. Please call 321-305-5015 to 3rd Tuesday for talks, special topics, snacks and friendship. Community Caregiver Center. Come out for lunch and schedule an appointment. For more information, contact Bonnie Halenkamp at 954- donate to a worthy cause. The food trucks are donating a Living Healthy with Diabetes 6-week Workshop, 931-0459. percentage of their profits to Sunflower House. Every Thurs- A Five Part Series on Diabetic Health, Tuesday Coffee Talk – Virtual Support Group, Wednesday day there will be a different truck, and as a special bonus October 13th – November 11th, from 2 – 3pm. October 7th, at 1pm Hosted by One Senior Place, this the Travelling Bean Specialty Beverage truck will be here FREE 6-week workshop presented Paula Schroeder, Aging every week. Call 321-751-6771 for more information. support group is informative and at times entertaining. We Matters in Brevard. Registration is required, contact Paula will have a RN and social worker cover general topics and Medicare…with Confidence, Monday October at [email protected]. Limited seating, be available to answer your questions, so bring your topics. 5th, 10am, REPEATS Thursday October 8th, 2pm. register today! Everyone is welcome! For more information and to RSVP, Presented by Viera Insurance Professionals. Medicare Top 10 Tips for Aging Well, Thursday October 15th, call 321-751-6771 or email [email protected] coverage can be confusing and it is important to make 12 – 1pm. Presented by Aquatic Health & Rehab. General to have the link for this ZOOM event emailed to you. the best decision for you and your health. Get a trained information that could change your life for the better. For Loss, Grief & Bereavement Support Group, professional to help you by answering all of your questions. more information and to RSVP, call 321-253-6324. Thursdays October 8th and 22nd, from 10-12pm. 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