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April 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 5 ® CREDITS: APRIL 2020 SENIOR SCENE MAGAZINE Senior Scene® Magazine is locally owned & operated made possible through the participation of local COVER STORY GENERAL INTEREST advertisers & distributors. 12 Ensuring Seniors Receive a Meal 11 Phyllis Shipley - Artist, Exhibitor – Richard Prudom Please remember to thank them. & Gallery Owner 19 Senior Advocacy Council – Joe Steckler Senior Scene® Magazine, Inc, is a 28 Uncommon Valor was A Common Virtue national publication with 25 years publishing service. 29 HELPING SENIORS OF BREVARD NEWSLETTER PUBLISHER: John Frederiksen 41 Mom & Me – Audrey & Kimberley ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: 45 Senior News: Follow Flu Tips to Stay Safe From Coronavirus – Matilda Charles Fran O’Hara 46 Beyond The Kid’s Stuff ART DIRECTION: – Reverend Jeff Wood Bernadette de Isaza AROUND THE HOUSE 47 Veterans Post – Freddy Groves PRODUCTION: 48 COUPONS & SPECIALS Seadragon Creative – Dan Lee 16 Windows 10: New User Tips – Bill Ford 53 Pickleball Sports Boom Benefits, Bridges EXECUTIVE EDITOR: Youth to Seniors 27 From the Kitchen of Good Charlotte McQueen Housekeeping ASSOCIATE EDITOR: 51 Why Do Americans Indulge Their Pets? NOSTALGIA – Sam Mazzotta 14 France Nuyen’s Amazing Hollywood Jill Fulford 59 Choose A Perennial Salvia For Recurring Journey – Nick Thomas PHOTO JOURNALIST Garden Wins – Gary R. Bachman Cheryl Clermont BROADCAST AUDIO PRODUCTION: Pirate Alley Studios

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April 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 9 10 | www.seniorscenemag.com | April 2020 COVER STORY – ARTIST, EXHIBITOR & GALLERY OWNER Phyllis Shipley

hyllis Shipley has successfully produced customer pleasing, room brightening expressive fine art for home Pand corporate. Artist Shipley has been a successful gallery owner, art show participant, and gallery exhibitor. The Artist began painting professionally following years of playing and teaching music with the organ and piano, raising children, and enjoying a successful career as a purchasing executive with a major chemical corporation. Phyllis began her art studies in oil at Tennessee State University, and has extended her studies, in the United States, Europe and Central America. She was also an original member of the Tennessee Ten Art Association. Artist Shipley, originally from Johnson City, Tennessee, now resides in Rockledge, Florida , applies her “inner vision” to create loose and flowing colors with a music fluidity of expression. Phyllis defines her work as figurative abstractions and to quote the artist: “Color can express emotions and my goal is to express a sense of joy and excitement for being alive through my paintings”. Look for them and read the story. Phyllis has been a judge for the U.S. Congressional Art Competition for the past four years, an art exhibitor in multiple arenas, and is active in multiple galleries in the United States to include the following: n Art Gallery of Viera, The Avenues, Viera, Florida n Luxe Interior Designers, 4185 W New Haven Avenue, Melbourne, Florida. n The Art Gallery @Tranquiliti in Windemere, Florida n The Studios of Cocoa Beach, 165 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach, Florida. n Amsterdam Whitney International Art Gallery, 531 W 25th St. New York City, NY. n Liz-Beth Gallery of Knoxville, Tennessee. n Saphira & Ventura Contemporary Gallery of New York, 45th Street, New York n From Here and Far Gallery, Biltmore Village, Ashville, North Carolina n The Gallery Arts and Events Center, Merritt Island, Florida See examples of her work at her website phyllisshipleyfineart.com. Call for an appointment to discuss Phyllis’s work at 321-446-7711, or email at [email protected].

April 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 11 FROM TALLAHASSEE TO YOU By Richard Prudom Florida Department of Elder Affairs Ensuring Seniors Receive a Meal

he eyes of the nation have been on the senior The local service providers supporting the Senior population over the past several weeks. The emergence Resource Alliance have converted from hosting group meals, Tof the COVID-19 Pandemic put a spotlight on older or congregate meals, to meal-delivery services and drive-thru Americans that no one could have imagined. Yet in the middle meal services because of the coronavirus. They are working of a crisis, it’s heartening to see powerful acts of kindness overtime to provide meal services when and where available being demonstrated throughout the country, for the sake with the help from their local partners and volunteers. of our elders. We know the local Area Agencies on Aging To augment the demand for meal services in some are stepping up and enhancing lives of older adults through areas of the state, on an as-needed basis, I have recently their compassionate services designed to improve the health, announced a partnership with the Florida Restaurant and independence, and economic security of Florida seniors. Lodging Association. By working together, we will be able to The local Area Agency on Aging for Brevard, Orange, ensure all Florida seniors have safe access to food. Governor Osceola, and Seminole counties is the Senior Resource DeSantis helped facilitate this process by allowing restaurants Alliance located in Orlando. During this pandemic, they and food establishments to become emergency meal vendors remain available through phone at the Elder Helpline 1-800- for Florida’s seniors who are homebound or self-isolating 963-5337, or for local calls at 407-514-1800. The Senior for protection. We know this action will greatly increase Resource Alliance functions—as it always has—as an Agency the flexibility of our communities surrounding the Senior and Disability Resource Center with a “No-wrong-door” Resource Alliance to access meal delivery. policy for all Floridians seeking information and access to Even when there is no pandemic, or when there is no long-term care resources, including meal services. They public emergency, we are always making every effort at the connect seniors with the most convenient and local provider in the county where the senior resides. ENSURING SENIORS RECEIVE A MEAL continued on pg 56

12 | www.seniorscenemag.com | April 2020 (executor) is appointed to manage the estate. Step-by-step the What is Probate? Probate Court must be shown that everything is proceeding By Attorney Truman Scarborough in accordance with the Florida Probate Code and Probate Rules. This includes publishing Notice to Creditors in the newspaper and waiting three months for creditors to file claims. From the time pleadings are first filed with the court, it takes his is the fourth in a series of articles on the probate approximately six months to close the estate if everything runs process in Florida. In the prior articles we have discussed smoothly. “Formal Probate”, which is required if the decedent T In addition to Formal Probate, there is Summary died within the last two years and the assets to be probated are valued at more than $75,000. In this article we will look Administration which is available when there are no creditors at two shorter processes called “Summary Administration” and the assets to be probated total less than $75,000. Two years and “Disposition of Personal Property after the date of death, creditors’ claims Without Administration”. are barred and Summary Administration can be used regardless of the estate’s value. When someone dies, assets titled In this abbreviated process there is simply just in the decedent’s name without a petition to the court and a court order beneficiaries are frozen. No one can sign directing distribution of the assets to the the deceased person’s name on checks, specific beneficiaries. deeds, etc. A Power of Attorney does not help since it is effective only while One problem that we have the creator is living. It is similar to an encountered with Summary employer – employee relationship. If an Administration is that financial employer goes out of business, there are institutions in other states at times no employees. do not honor an Order of Summary Administration. Therefore, before filing The process where property is transferred from the anything with the court, we forward a copy of the proposed decedent’s name to beneficiaries is called probate. In “Formal order to the financial institution to be sure they will comply Probate”, a legal entity (like a corporation) called the Probate with the Order. Estate is created by the court to take the decedent’s place and hold the decedent’s assets. A Personal Representative WHAT IS PROBATE? continued on pg 28

April 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 13 TINSELTOWN TALKS By Nick Thomas France Nuyen’s Amazing Hollywood Journey

rance Nuyen remains astonished not only by her alive, much less became an actor.” successful Hollywood career, but by her very survival. As a teenager, Nuyen moved to New York with her F mother and was working for a top modeling agency in Turning 80 last year, Nuyen is still beloved by Star Trek the 50s when she was discovered and given a small role in fans for her role of Elaan, the obnoxious princess Captain Kirk 1958’s musical “South Pacific” playing a barefoot island girl. attempts to tame in the third season episode “Elaan of Troyius.” But her journey to the 60s classic sci- Joshua Logan, the film’s fi series and Hollywood almost never director, immediately went on to happened. direct the Broadway production of “The World of Suzie Wong” and Born in France, she was abandoned wanted Nuyen for the title role. It by her father and still remembers the ran for over 500 performances from harrowing days growing up in her 1958 to 1960 and co-starred a young occupied homeland. Canadian actor named William “There were times we only had Shatner. beans or lentils to eat which the “He was very professional and merchants mixed with dirt so they eager to make a career for himself,” would weigh more when we bought it,” she recalled. “I still only spoke she recalled from her home in Beverly French and just memorized my lines Hills. “At the end of the war, my mother in English, so Shatner and I had weighed only 38 kilos with eyes sunk into her face. To make matters worse, she looked Jewish so the FRANCE NUYEN'S AMAZING JOURNEY continued on pg 66 Gestapo was always harassing her. It's an absolute miracle I'm Tired of missing out on your favorite food? Dr. Chenet has a solution to help you enjoy eating again!

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14 | www.seniorscenemag.com | April 2020 Regarding COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)...

ear Valued Customer, travel decisions. Our partnership with Ensemble Travel Group D provides significant value in helping us do so. With thousands As we’re sure you are aware, COVID-19 (novel of partnerships throughout the world, Ensemble is in constant coronavirus) is significantly impacting the travel industry, communication with industry leaders and receives regular and many of our clients have questions about both existing updates from a local perspective. This helps our travel advisors and future travel plans. help you to make educated and informed decisions regarding First and foremost, the fact that you are working with a your travel plans. professional travel advisor means you are in the best possible At the end of the day, we’re confident the travel industry position. Our number one priority is to ensure you are will be back to normal in due time. But for the time being, we taken care of before, during and after your travels. We are recommend seeking out the facts, washing your hands, and your advocates, and we are here to help you make travel turning to us, your travel advisors, for guidance. decisions best suited to your personal needs, both now and in the future. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our team. We are constantly monitoring the situation, and we have As you’ve most likely seen, there is an endless amount your absolute best interest in mind. of coronavirus news circulating, making it easy for misperceptions and rumors to surface. We rely on a number Sincerely, of reliable sources for accurate information, and we’d like to Jean Paugh, CTC,ECC,CSS share them with you: n World Health Organization (WHO) https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel- coronavirus-2019/travel-advice n U.S. State Department https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ ea/covid-19-information.html n Jewels of Africa - October 9-20th, 2020 - April 6th Sleuths Mystery Theater - Thursday, Canadian State Department virtual presentation. Please RSVP to get the link. $5851 May 7th - $85 - enjoy a “who donnit” https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/ per person based on double occupancy, single $6887 matinee lunch. Your choice of Cornish Hen, diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/ - this includes all land and intra country flights, not the Baked Cheese Lasagna with or without meatballs, latest-travel-health-advice.html international air. Join Jean as she returns to Africa, this or for an additional $6.39 Prime Rib. Sign up by April time starting with 6 Safari’s in the Maasi Mara National 7th. Minimum of 35 needed for this trip. n CDC Reserve Area in Kenya. Next we fly to Zimbabwe to cruise MSC Meraviglia - February 14th-21st, 2021 - give https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ the Zambezi River to see elephants, hippos and more your Valentine a week to remember! Sail the Western Caribbean travelers/faqs.html and experience an awe-inspiring experience at Victoria aboard the 8th Wonder of the World, MSC Meraviglia. Rates Falls... you will get wet! We finish the trip up in Cape include the Easy Drink Package, standard wifi package, all taxes/ n ASTA Town where you will get to experience one of my favorite fees, a $50 per stateroom shipboard credit, private cocktail party, https://www.asta.org/memberservices/ cities! We will go to the top of Table Mountain, will go to and roundtrip motorcoach to and from Miami. Don’t miss the Boulders Beach to see the African Penguins and down alertsnotices.cfm?navItemNumber=18108 boat on this great cruise! to the Cape Point Reserve. I only take 12 people with me Glacier National Park and The Canadian Rockies - n ACTA to have the best experience possible, non refundable July 17-25, 2021 - We are traveling in North America for those https://www.acta.ca/news-releases/coronavirus1030 deposit of $250 per person due by April 15th. of you who prefer to stay on this side! Join me to see some of Tarpon Springs - Tuesday, April 21st - $79 - trip the most beautiful places in North America. If it didn’t snow in n ACTA (French) includes 45 minute boat ride with sponge diver, lunch Montana I would live there but since it does we will go in July https://www.acta.ca/fr/ at Mama’s then enjoy the shops of tarpon Springs. and only see just snow capped mountains. information-d-affaires-mondiales-canada Maximum of 49 seats per boat. n CLIA https://cruising.org/news-and-research/press-room/2020/ march/clia-statement-on-2019-novel-coronavirus-outbreak As mentioned above, our number one priority is making sure you, our client, are fully supported in your

April 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 15 Windows 10: New User Tips By Bill Ford, Data Doctors

nyone upgrading from Windows 7 to 10 is likely to you get comfortable with Windows 10, you shouldn’t have to feel a bit lost, which isn’t unusual. deal with the trauma of a major user interface change ever again. A If it’s any solace, Microsoft claims that this is the Microsoft Account last major upgrade to Windows. This should mean that once One of the first things you’ll likely encounter is Microsoft forcing you to use or create a Microsoft account. If you use more than one Windows 10 computer (e.g. work and home), having a Microsoft account makes it possible to sync settings and other content between them. Look and Feel The major difference is the addition of tiles to the right of the traditional navigation menu, which is referred to as the Metro User Interface. If you absolutely can’t stand the new navigation system, you can revert to something that looks a lot like Windows 7. Contact your local computer geek for advice on this. Privacy Settings One of the biggest changes to Windows 10 is that Microsoft shifted to the same user data collection approach that is common with lots of other tech companies. Make sure you review all of the privacy settings that include location tracking, activity history, targeted ads, camera/microphone access and much more. The online version of Wired magazine -Wired.com created a solid primer for Windows 10 privacy settings you should check out: http://bit.ly/2RIScU9. Windows Hello If your computer has a fingerprint reader or camera, you can use biometrics to log into your computer instead of a password or PIN. (If you choose to set facial recognition, you’ll have to allow access to your camera in the privacy setting.) Windows Hello can also be used to access a few other services such as Dropbox and OneDrive: http://bit.ly/2Vcl8HK. Cortana Microsoft’s voice recognition assistant is known as Cortana and if you’ve given permission to access your microphone, you can say ‘Hey Cortana’ to wake it up. If you’d rather not use it, it can be turned off by typing ‘talk to Cortana’ in the search box near the bottom left corner and changing the setting.

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16 | www.seniorscenemag.com | April 2020 Navigating Widowhood By Jason ValaVanis, CFP®, ChFC even issues with complete vulnerability, such as cognitive 321-956-7072 issues. At this time, it is not uncommon for a physician to prescribe anti-anxiety medication where her decision-making adly, but statistically unavoidable, most married women may be impaired. As well, sleep patterns are often altered will experience the loss of a beloved husband. When significantly. In this stage, the family will often accompany SI study the mortality tables, it is glaringly evident that the widow along the way so mistakes don’t get out of hand. men are nearly twice as likely of dying before their female Interestingly so, this phase seems to last much longer if the spouses. This means, married women are twice as likely to husband died suddenly or unexpectedly. If there was a long suffer through widow-hood than men will suffer through and chronic illness, The Grief Phase actually starts before his widower-hood. Many women are just not prepared. In my death, which can shorten the period of grief after death. It is 30 years helping widows, I have witnessed how they navigate usually my advice to forgo any non-urgent decisions during the three fundamental phases of coping and adjusting into this time. I often suggest that large, irrevocable events be this new stage of life. postponed, like selling a house, or moving to another loca- I have a wonderful opportunity when working with local tion, or making long-term investments. I like to use this widows. In such a delicate and emotional chapter, widows phase as an information-gathering period by setting simple need deep understanding of their needs and wants, especially goals for the short, medium, and long term – but only on when deciding how they will move forward through the three paper. phases. These three phases are: The Grief Phase, The Ex- In phase two – The Expansion Phase, is where the most pansion Phase, and The Serenity Phase. Sometimes these business gets done. Now a single woman, the widow has spe- three phases materialize within 6 to 12 months, while other cialized needs and wants. This period is the most dynamic widows may need years. Either way, a patient, thorough and and can last a few months or a few years. Here is when she caring financial advisor can help tremendously. will learn to spread her wings again. Our staff will often in- The Grief Phase is where confusion sets in. This is troduce her to other widow clients and maybe even a widow’s where many mistakes are made, not just financially. The shear emotional stress may create irrational decisions and NAVIGATING WIDOW-HOOD continued on pg 66

April 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 17 What Seniors Can Expect During A Dental Exam f you’re a senior headed for a check up, your dentist need to be looked over for any sign of swelling or lumps. should conduct a thorough history and dental exam. Some Patient’s inner cheeks are checked for infections, ulcers Itypical questions asked during a dental history should and traumatic injuries. The tongue and other interior surfaces include the approximate date of the last dental visit and the of the mouth, including the floor of the mouth, as well reason for the visit. The approximate date of your last dental as the soft and hard palate are examined. Gum tissue will visit and reason for the visit will be noted. be examined by the dentist for signs of It is very important to inform your infection or oral cancer, and your teeth are dentist if you have noticed any recent checked for decay. It is very important for changes in your mouth, or loose or sensitive the doctor to look closely at the condition teeth. Have you had any difficulty tasting, of fillings and cracks with X-rays. chewing, or swallowing? Recently, have you If you wear dentures or other appliances, any any pain, discomfort, sores, or bleeding your dentist will ask a few questions about in your mouth? Also, very important when you wear your dentures and when questions your dentist should ask you are you take them out (if removable). He if you have noticed any lumps, bumps, or or she will also look for any irritation or swelling in the mouth. problems in the areas in the mouth that the appliance touches, During an oral exam, your dentist will check your face and examine the denture or appliance itself to determine if and neck for skin discoloration, moles and sores. Your bite there are any worn or broken areas. will also be checked for any problems in how the teeth come After the above questions are answered and properly together while opening and closing your mouth. Next, the diagnosed, the dentist is then ready to properly determine a jaw will be looked at for signs of clicking and popping in the dental plan of health for the patient. temporomandibular joint. Lymph nodes and salivary glands

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18 | www.seniorscenemag.com | April 2020 Senior Advocacy Council By Joe Steckler, President, Helping Seniors of Brevard County

hile it was disappointing to cancel the first meeting of the new Senior Advocacy Council, it was equally heartening to see that 50 Wpeople signed up for the event. For 30 years I have been advocating for seniors in Brevard and believe that seniors and caregivers are starting to realize that issues important to them will only be resolved by a unified effort to make positive things happen. The coronavirus threat is a real concern, but hopefully we will be past it soon. With that in mind, we have tentatively rescheduled the Senior Advocacy Council meeting to April 23, 2020, but will again change the date if the coronavirus threat remains. The Senior Advocacy Council is vital to ensuring Brevard's ability be a leader in programs benefiting the elderly. On a recent radio show, we featured the AARP Back to Work 50+ Program. I knew little of the program, but after 30 minutes was convinced that we should work together. At Helping Seniors, we get numerous calls from seniors who need part time work but have trouble finding jobs or are not prepared for the application process. By training seniors to compete for jobs with confidence, and Legislature was raiding the Sadowski Fund, money Back to Work 50+ simplifies a problem that to many may established to build affordable housing, of about $2.3 seem insurmountable. I made certain these ladies knew billion over the past 20 years? If that money had been used about our next Council meeting. as intended, think how much affordable housing could have been constructed and available to When I asked the AARP serve those we call homeless today. representatives what heir number one problem in getting seniors to I do not advocate for free money apply for the program was, they said for all, but do believe that in a state it was lack of awareness. I replied with a $93 billon budget, we can do that a major objective of Helping better than have 50,000 people on a Seniors is to inform and educate wait list for Medicaid services. Had people in Brevard about the many we more wisely managed our ability to wonderful resources available. meet developing needs over the years, Certainly, a program that is in we might not have such enormous tune with today's changes in the lists of people needing services and job market needs to be promoted affordable housing. Development of within the community, especially a program designed like an effective Advocacy Council is a step the AARP Back to Work 50+ Program. This is only one in the right direction, so call 321-473-7770 and reserve a example of a program that can be identified and used to seat for the April 23rd meeting at Zon Beachside Assisted advocate for seniors. Living. Be part of a movement to cause leadership to listen and plan for meeting the needs of an expanding number of In starting a movement to unify seniors, we must seniors. identify real life concerns to the Brevard County Commissioners, Florida legislators, Governor, and other Contact Helping Seniors at 321-473-7770, at www. key decision makers. Advocacy takes time but if never HelpingSeniorsofBrevard.org, or at P.O. Box 372936, Satellite started nothing will be accomplished. What might have Beach, FL 32937. happened had the public known that our Governor April 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 19 Financial Literacy Month, A Perfect Time

To Plan For Your Future By Blanca Taylor, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist

pril is Financial Literacy Month, a month focused on receive. Your Statement also provides a summary of the educating people about the importance of planning for estimated benefits you and your family could receive, Aa secure financial future. Social Security is a vital part including potential retirement, disability, and survivors of any financial plan, and we have online tools to help you benefits. The online Statement is paired with an interactive understand your potential Social Security benefits and how Retirement Calculator that allows you to run additional they fit into your financial plans. benefit estimate scenarios comparing how different future You should periodically review your Social Security earnings and retirement benefit start dates affect your benefit Statement through your personal my Social Security account amount. at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. YourStatement is an Start focusing on your financial literacy today. Log in to easy-to-read record of your earnings that determine your your my Social Securityaccount and view your Statement. If future benefits. You’ll want to verify that your recorded you don’t have an account, create one at www.socialsecurity. earnings are correct as they affect the amount you could gov/myaccount.

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ocial Security and its Office of the Inspector General continue to receive reports about fraudulent phone calls Sfrom people claiming to be Social Security employees. These scammers try to trick people into providing personal information or money, and often threaten their victims with arrest. Don’t be fooled. Our employees will never threaten you for information or promise a benefit in exchange for personal information or money. Real Social Security employees also will not: n Tell you that your Social Security number has been suspended. n Contact you to demand an immediate payment. n Ask you for credit or debit card numbers over the phone. n Require a specific means of debt repayment, like a prepaid debit card, a retail gift card, or cash. n Demand that you pay a Social Security debt without the ability to appeal the amount you owe. n Promise a Social Security benefit approval, or increase, in exchange for information or money. If you receive a suspicious call or are unsure of the identity of someone who claims to be from Social Security: n Hang up. n Do not give money or personal information. n Report the scam to our Office of the Inspector General atoig.ssa.gov.

20 | www.seniorscenemag.com | April 2020 Myths About Artificial Sweeteners Arvind M. Dhople, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus, Florida Tech.

he main myth of artificial sweeteners is that it’s and more evidence is piling up that suggests the diet drink actually better for you than regular sugar. Low- trend is misguided. Tcalorie sweeteners have been around for decades A few recent studies suggest that consuming fake sugar now, and we’re finally at a point where we’ve studied them actually trains your insulin response to store more fat, not enough to understand roughly how they work and what less. Basically when you consume real sugar, your tastebuds effect they have on our bodies. But in a recent studies send an alert to your pancreas that says, “Hey, calories are (Experimental Biology Meeting, 2019) the researchers on the way! Prepare to produce insulin!” The insulin then confirmed that artificial sweeteners might actually cause helps break down the sugars, which either provide immediate obesity, not prevent it. Despite how long we’ve had diet energy or go into fat cells for storage. If your body interprets versions of our favorite soft drinks, plenty of people still something as sweet when there’s not really sugar on the table, aren’t clear on the facts. Misunderstandings left over from though, it may end up producing that same insulin response. the early days are still widespread. So that diet soda is still prompting your pancreas to store While it is true that some rodent studies found fat, even though you’re not getting to enjoy real sugar – your increased rates of certain kind of cancer, like leukemia, brain can tell the difference. Artificial sweeteners don’t after eating artificial sweeteners, subsequent testing has trigger our reward circuits the same way, so you don’t get the shown that you don’t need to worry about getting cancer satisfaction of ingesting sugar. from your diet soda. You’d have to regularly consume And on top of that, constantly pumping up your insulin astronomical doses of the stuff. On the other hand, we do response eventually leads it to malfunction. This is essentially know that obesity is a major risk factor for many kinds of cancer, so maybe focus on that instead of sucralose. More MYTHS ABOUT ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS continued on pg 54

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April 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 21 Coming to Florida for Ages By Diane Barile, Vice Chairman of the Historical Society

rom the Ice Age until today, reasons for being in years ago from the land and sea. Mysteriously, the ancient Florida have varied from keeping warm, finding food, people disappeared. Frunning away, getting away, starting over, pioneering, New, genetically distinct native nations developed speculating, shooting rockets, retiring in the sun with lower throughout the Florida peninsula. Along our lagoon taxes. Just as waves on the Atlantic shoreline are pulled by region–three distinct, interrelated tribes, the Ais, Jeagas, the wind and moon, a tide of people marked their story on and Tequesta controlled the seashore, barrier island, and the landscape, culture, nationality, and economics of the St. John’s River. The Ais along the lagoon had no need for place. agriculture. They lived off of the fish, wild game, and plants In the coming months, we shall follow the various of the lagoon, freshwater creeks, and the St. John’s River. incursions of people who have come, disappeared, and those These are the people Columbus called Indians. He was who survived. really lost. His thinking may have been, “Isabella, this During the Ice Age, the beach was some thirty miles east must be India–I saw Indians!” The Spanish, for centuries, of where you see it today and temperatures much cooler. described the native warriors as dangerously ferocious. But Water was scarce–no St. Johns River or sufficient water these folks were no match for the hurricane of what the below ground to support a large population. Family clans invading Spanish called ‘colonization.’ hunted mastadons, then small animals, when the elephants The Spanish were in a pitched, competitive battle for disappeared. These ancient souls sustained their lives only what Europeans called the “New World.” This was really on the limited resources of the temporary environment. very old world and was “new “ only to the newcomers. Ten thousand years ago, world temperatures rose, Few Spanish installations were established or sporadically melting the glaciers covering much of the earth. What you COMING TO FLORIDA FOR AGES continued on pg 54 know as the Indian River lagoon today received water 6,000 NEED HELP with a Federal Government Agency

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22 | www.seniorscenemag.com | April 2020 Save on Medicare With My Advocate Health First Health Plans Benefit Helps Members Find Ways to Cut Costs on Healthcare

t a young age, parents start telling their children to “save your money.” It’s an important mindset to have while Abecoming young adults – but even more true for senior citizens who are on a fixed income and need Medicare assistance. Money can be a troublesome issue, but Health First Health Plans aims to give its Medicare Advantage members peace of mind through a program called My Advocate. “Many are eligible and don’t even know it,” said Denitza Hernandez, Health First Health Plans Medicare Sales Director. My Advocate provides education and assistance free of charge for enrolling into Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) to pay the member’s Medicare Part B Premium. This amount may be as much as $144.60 per month – a savings that can go toward other much-needed areas. “They can have a huge sigh of relief and feel much better month to month, knowing there’s a little extra to pay the bills, buy groceries or anything else that comes up,” said Marianne Leppard, Health First Health Plans Medicare Sales Associate. My Advocate also provides help with Part D Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy) when it comes to lowering prescription drug costs, reducing copay amounts for high-expense drugs and other social programs. “Transportation, electric bill assistance, nutritional assistance programs – these services reach several social areas in the community, and it’s free for Medicare members,” said Hernandez. “All it takes is a simple phone call to see if you ssisted living qualify based on your income.” A At no-cost, the My Advocate journey is geared toward helping people find ways to effectively cut costs on healthcare. can mean getting Hernandez says most seniors are more than willing to accept a helping hand when it comes to saving money. “It makes us feel wonderful every time we can help someone more out of life. who needs it the most,” Hernandez said. Leppard says Health First Health Plans associates want to To join us for a free lunch and learn make sure our community members know these services are about our caring community, call available. “We’ve received feedback from Medicare members who say (407) 933-1999. they are grateful these programs are available through Health First Health Plans. It’s all a part of Health First Health Plans being the best health plans possible for our members. Leppard said. For more information, call My Advocate at 1.866.743.5282 (TTY: 1.855.368.9643) Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or visit Trust.MyAdvocateHelps.com All faiths or beliefs are welcome. © 2019 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Health First Health Plans is an HMO plan with a Medicare Samaritan Society. All rights reserved. Assisted Living Facility #11484. contract. Enrollment in Health First Health Plans depends on 192526 contract renewal. Y0089_EL8223_M Accepted 03152020.

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24 | www.seniorscenemag.com | April 2020 The Keys to Healthy Living By Buena Vida Estates

he concept of aging can be daunting. As we grow older, regularly experience loneliness. As we age and our social circles it’s natural to become more concerned with the care of shed, it’s easy to feel isolated. Countless studies reveal that Tour bodies. We may attend a weekly aerobics class or cut loneliness links to an array of mental and physical conditions down on sweets. Yet, smart food choices and physical fitness are such as cognitive decline, depression, high blood pressure, heart just the tip of the self-care iceberg. As we begin to navigate new disease, obesity, and Alzheimer’s disease. Although it can be life transitions, our mental health takes a backseat. intimidating, it’s important to foster social connections. Ways However, we must exercise our minds as we do our bodies. you can become socially engaged include joining a fun club, Studies have shown that although our physical bodies may volunteering in your local community, signing up for social regress, the aging brain can psychologically and mentally grow media platforms, and Senior Living is shown to offer answers to until the end of life. Surprisingly, our lifestyle choices can impact most of these concerns. age-related changes to our minds. Making mental fitness a Practice Gratitude priority in your life is an open invitation to healthy living. Implementing gratitude into our daily routine has many Constantly Reinvent Yourself physical, social, and psychological benefits. As you age, life can Humans are continually evolving. As we grow older, these feel like a downward spiral. It can be depressing to lose those changes may feel more evident. When life slows down, we can around us as well as our independence. Celebrating our small start to lose our sense of purpose. Research shows that having victories can be difficult when painful events occur. However, as a sense of purpose is a critical factor in experiencing a higher we prioritize gratitude practices, we can guarantee that our life quality of life and improving life longevity. It’s essential to will be more fulfilling. The National Council on Aging shares routinely seek, define, and maintain a sense of purpose. You can that when people have higher levels of gratitude, they have do this by exploring your passions and creativity. lower levels of depression, better sleep quality, and are more Most importantly, remind yourself that finding your socially connected. Keeping a gratitude journal, expressing purpose is an ongoing practice. As we evolve, so does our life gratitude to others, and reciting daily affirmations are all purpose. When embracing these changes, we can take control valuable ways to show appreciation. of our lives and begin to live with intent. Buena Vida Estates is the ONLY Continuing Care Retirement Connect with Your Community Community in Brevard County. We are a Retirement Community Social isolation is a significant hurdle for older adults. that seeks to give you the tools to live independently longer in a According to a UCSF study, more than 40% of seniors stress-free, active, resort-style living community while insuring you know you have the care you need when you need it! Call us.

April 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 25 Understanding Shingles 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.

s children, many of us get itchy red spots known as torso and only to one side of the body. About three to five days chicken pox. After we’ve overcome that, the chicken after the pain subsides, small bumps will appear where the red Apox virus remains dormant in our bodies. However, rash is located. This can become itchy. Blisters will form filling for some, the virus, known as the varicella-zoster virus, can with puss. Only after a couple of weeks of the blisters will the become active when we are adults in the form of shingles. fluid break and begin to crust over and fall off. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders Q. Who is at risk for shingles? and Stroke (NINDS), about twenty-five percent of all adults A. Shingles only affects adults aged fifty years or older. will get shingles in their lifetime. However, shingles is likely to occur in adults aged sixty years Q. What is shingles? or older. Certain diseases such as cancer and HIV/AIDS A. Shingles is a viral infection that will cause a rash on your can weaken your immune system putting you at a higher body. Although the rash can appear anywhere on your body, risk. Also, certain medications such as prolonged exposure it most often appears on your torso. The virus varicella-zoster to steroids like prednisone or certain medications meant to causes both shingles and chicken pox. When we are young, prevent the rejection of transplanted organ can also increase after we’ve had chicken pox, the virus becomes latent in our the risk of shingles. blood stream and will gather in our nerves. After time, it is Q. Is shingles preventable? possible that the virus becomes active in the form of shingles. A. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Q. What are the symptoms of shingles? vaccination for the varicella-zoster virus. Although it does not A. At first, you will experience some numbing, pain, and guarantee the contamination of shingles, it reduces the risk of burning sensation which is caused when the virus is becoming developing shingles. The shingles vaccination is recommended active and traveling up the nerves to the skin’s surface. A to anyone age sixty years or older. Do not get the shingles couple days after the pain, you will begin to see a red rash form on the surface on your skin. This usually occurs on the VNA: UNDERSTANDING SHINGLES continued on page 45

26 | www.seniorscenemag.com | April 2020 From the kitchen of Good Housekeeping Hearty Corned Beef and heat. Reduce heat to low; slice meat and serve with Vegetables cover and simmer 5 minutes or vegetables and mustard sauce. until cabbage is tender. Garnish with chopped parsley. When Irish immigrants first came 4. Meanwhile, prepare Horse- Makes 8 servings. to America, they chose corned beef radish-Mustard Sauce: In small * Each serving: About 520 cal- -- a type of salt-cured brisket -- and bowl, with fork, mix mustard, cabbage because it was a cheap ories, 12g fat (4g saturated), maple syrup and horseradish 105mg cholesterol, 1,450mg and effective way to feed their until smooth; set aside. family. While corned beef wasn't sodium, 64g carbohydrate, 10g 5. Drain cabbage and add dietary fiber, 41g protein. common in Ireland, it was the clos- to platter with meat. Thinly et alternative to bacon, which was 1 tablespoon prepared white horse- insanely expensive in America at radish the time. Irish Soda Bread 2. In large bowl, combine 1. Prepare Corned Beef and Veg- flour, sugar, baking powder, This rich and tender rustic Irish 1 (about 4 1/2 pounds) corned-beef etables: In 8-quart Dutch oven or salt and baking soda. With quick bread is best paired with brisket, trimmed of excess fat saucepot, place brisket, pepper- pastry blender or 2 knives used corned beef and cabbage, beef 20 whole black peppercorns corns, allspice, garlic, bay leaves scissor-fashion, cut in butter stew or any other hearty St. 5 whole allspice and enough water to cover; heat to until mixture resembles coarse Patrick's Day meal. 5 cloves garlic, unpeeled boiling over high heat. Reduce heat crumbs. Stir in currants and 2 bay leaves to low; cover and simmer 2 hours 4 cup all-purpose flour, plus caraway seeds, then buttermilk 4 pounds all-purpose potatoes, 30 minutes. more for surface until flour is evenly moistened. peeled and each cut into quarters 2. Add quartered potatoes, whole 1/4 cup sugar 3. On a well-floured surface, 1 pound carrots, peeled carrots and whole parsnips to 1 tablespoon baking powder knead dough 8 to 10 times 1 pound parsnips, peeled Dutch oven; heat to boiling over 1 1/2 teaspoon salt just until combined. Shape into 1 medium (about 3 pounds) head high heat. Reduce heat to low; 1 teaspoon baking soda flattened ball; place on cookie green cabbage, cut into 8 wedges, cover and simmer 30 minutes or 6 tablespoon cold butter sheet. Cut 1/4-inch-deep "X" with core attached until meat and vegetables are ten- 1 cup dried currants into top. Chopped parsley for garnish der. With tongs and slotted spoon, 2 teaspoon caraway seeds 4. Bake loaf 1 hour or until transfer meat and vegetables to 1 1/2 cup buttermilk toothpick inserted in center Horseradish-Mustard Sauce platter; cover and keep warm. 1/2 cup Dijon mustard, with seeds 1. Heat oven to 350 F. Grease comes out clean. Cool com- 3. Add cabbage to liquid in Dutch pletely on wire rack. 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup oven; heat to boiling over high large cookie sheet.

April 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 27 Uncommon Valor Was A Common Virtue

hose words were spoken about the Marines who Navy Lieutenant JG who saved his ship. The 22 Medals of watched the American Flag being raised on Mount Honor awarded was 28 percent of 82 received by Marines in TSuribachi on February 23, 1945 on a tiny volcanic WWII. The American forces lost three times more than were island 750 miles south of Tokyo. Three of those Marines, now lost at Pearl Harbor and 50 percent more than the 4,400 at Brevard residents, Ken Birch, Ike Rigell and John Tuechert, D-Day. Those Iwo Jima casualties KIA were twice as many were honored at a Remembrance Ceremony on February 23, as the Americans who died on 9/11. This was the first major 2020 at the Brevard County Veterans battle in American history where Memorial Center on Merritt Island, Marine casualties exceeded Japanese Florida. casualties. Seventy-five years later to the Following the ceremony, materials day, Ken, Ike and John, now in their used to explain the battle are being nineties, came together to meet for the collected with the goal to eventually first time and share their experiences use them in Brevard County School with each other. To witness their classrooms. The Military Officers reunion and remember and reflect on Association, Cape Canaveral Chapter that important battle of WWII were and the VMC created in 2015 the 100 other guests. They witnessed a Veterans Back to Class Joe Foss unique retelling of the story of one of Institute (VBC) Program which sends the bloodiest battles in American military history by Marine veterans into classrooms. An average of 4500 students per Captain Bill Muckler. While the heavily fortified Japanese Army year learn about our military history and much more. This lost 21,060 young men killed in action, the Marines suffered year civics and more military history is being re-introduced 26,080 casualties of which 6,281 were killed in action. to classrooms and the Iwo Jima story will be among modules There were 27 Medals of Honor awarded for valor on Iwo ready to provide if teachers call on the VBC. Submitted by Bill Jima. 22 to Marines, 4 to FMF Navy Corpsmen and 1 to a Muckler and Donn Weaver, VMC and MOAACC.

WHAT IS PROBATE? continued from pg 13

Another possible concern with Summary Administration is that creditors (unless they are barred by the passage of two years from the decedent’s death) can seek payment directly from the recipients of the distribution. When there is no real property, some small estates may qualify for a process called “Disposition of Personal Property Without Administration” which is designed to eliminate the need for an attorney. It may be utilized 1] where assets exempt from creditors (including household furniture, furnishings, and appliances in the decedent’s usual place of abode up to $20,000 in value and two motor vehicles) are going to the decedent's spouse or children and 2] where non-exempt assets are used to pay up to $6,000 in medical expenses for the last 60 days of illness and funeral expenses. Information on this process and forms are available from the Brevard County Clerk’s office and on the Clerk’s web site. In the next article, we will look at how the probate procedures differ depending on whether the decedent did or did not have a will. For further information on estate planning 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.

28 | www.seniorscenemag.com | April 2020 Greetings,Greetings, InLike our you, recent I am mailing aware ofof carthe raffleimpact tickets, of this I coronavirusspoke about bug wonderful that peopleseems Ito have be affecting met along the the world. way Therewho simply are many needed unknowns a little emanatinghelp on theirfrom daily its spread, journey and of living.the resultant Some effectof us haveof the done virus better has truly than caused others andgrave are concerns capable amongof sharing many with people. those Iwho do not need know help. how I hope soon you it will will be becontained that someone but pray who that can we share will quickly with others be in controlin need. of the situation. InIn the the past midst ten of years, these uncertainI have never times, appealed we have to electedyou as earnestlyto continue as our I do helpline now for and your media supportprograms of theto make car raffle. people If everyone aware of thewho many reads resources this President's available message in our community. donates to However, the raffle, t oit willsafeguard be a tremendous the residents success. of Zon And, and Ithe assure community you that at welarge, do needwe have your postponed support. the first meeting of theThe Senior move Advocacy to Zon has Council been .in There our favor, were though50 people it has signed kept up Kim, for ourthe Educationoriginal meeting, Specialist, so verywe knowbusy answeringthere is interest calls inabout resolving the Senior issues Resource like affordable Center's housing, bi-monthly long Medicaid seminars. waiting The lists, increasedand part timenumber employment of callers for signifies seniors. a Wegrowing will let interest you know in the the presentations, new date as soon and thatas possible. is what we hoped toIn accomplish. addition, we are delaying our 4th annual Car Raffle Grand Drawing, originally set for April 25Soonth at wethe willAmerican announce Muscle the Carmeeting Museum. schedule Museum for the owner senior Mark advocacy Pieloch program.has assured We meneed tothat awaken we will seniors conduct to thethe eventmany assenior soon needs as cleared that are to do in shortso. My supply best guess in Brevard is that County; it will be one in late of theMay, first but being we willlack publicize of affordable the date housing. as soon We as know we know that weit. can not accomplish all that is needed in a shortPlease time, continuebut we can to makeat least your make ticket our donations, elected officials for those aware donations of the keepmost uspressing operating. needs of ourAgain, seniors. that Weis one will ticket welcome for $25 your or support5 for $100. – perhaps The winner you willcan select help alert the car us ofto hisneeds or her not choice yet identified. It will be a challenging task, so please call Kim at 321-473-7770 to volunteer. from a Dodge Challenger, Mazda Miata, Chevrolet Camaro, or Kia Sportage, all supplied by We do not intend to lessen our efforts to be vocal about senior needs. First we must Boniface-Hiers dealerships. The tickets also are your admission to the museum, where you can uncover how our tax dollars are being used by local government, then we must diligently promote see over 260 muscle cars and many other collectables. Call 321-473-7770 or go to use of those dollars to support the development of affordable housing and other senior programs. HelpingSeniorsCarRaffle.comPlease call 321-473-7770 for or tickets. email [email protected] will appreciate your support. to join our senior support team. We need you.

Joe Steckler ElderJoe StecklerAdvocate Elder Advocate April 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 29 Helping Seniors Kim's Corner Advocacy Council Kim A. Bernard, MS Kerry L. Fink, Media & Marketing Education Specialist Helping Seniors of Brevard Helping Seniors of Brevard

The Helping Seniors Advocacy Council is As many of you know, I am not only the temporarily on hold, but stay tuned for the date of Education Specialist for Helping Seniors of the next meeting, which will be held at the Senior Brevard, but also the one who responds to the Resource Center of Brevard located in Zon incoming calls of our senior help line and walk- Beachside Assisted Living Facility. ins off the street. Our President, Joe Steckler, and the Since starting with Helping Seniors of Helping Seniors team are looking forward to Brevard back in July of last year, I have been tackling the issue of advocating for seniors. We involved with some of the most rewarding need YOU to get involved as we educate area situations. And that is what this column is about, businesses, government, and organization telling you, my readers, of the good and sometimes bad experiences. leaders on the needs of our fast-growing senior A recent caller explained to me that she population in Brevard County. had removed her elderly mother from her home. We live in a county where 1 in 4 is over As you are reading this, I am sure you are age 65, and, using the AARP definition, 50% are asking the very same question I did, why? She over age 50. In our county, we have more seniors stated that her mother’s home was than school-age children, yet we do not have uninhabitable, so both she and her sister placed significant line items dedicated to seniors in our her in a hotel in Brevard County. county’s $1.3 annual budget. Further, we have The problem she was facing was a not yet adopted a comprehensive aging plan to financial burden as well as the possibility of her ensure that senior services are coordinated mother hurting herself. There was nobody in among various governments and agencies. their family who would help to house her for The Council, which is all-volunteer and various reasons. Therefore, for the safety of comprised of citizens just like yourself, has been their mother, I had to make an appropriate working towards the goal of a county-wide aging phone call to local law enforcement and Adult plan. In our next meeting, we will discuss our Protective Services. starting position as we go deeper into 2020 and The end result was this elderly woman not ways you can best help as we launch an update being in any harm. According to the investigator, to our annual Senior Needs Survey effort. the next step in the process was for her care. It is census year, an important time for And although this was not exactly the happiest seniors to stand up and be counted. Get involved of stories, it is one of success through the and help us ensure that services can be appropriate officials. expanded so that the growing number of seniors in our area can enjoy the years they have worked so diligently throughout their lives to reach. Kim T For more information, please call the Helping Seniors office at 321-473-7770 or visit us You can reach Kim at 321-473-7770 or at online at www.HelpingSeniorsofBrevard.org. We [email protected]. need your help and input to serve our seniors, current and future, in Brevard County!

30 | www.seniorscenemag.com | April 2020 The Doctor Patient A Daughter's Thank-You Relationship Notes to Hospice Lee Sheldon, DMD, PA Kathleen Kashow Solid Bite General Manager for VITAS Healthcare in Brevard County

A patient in her late 20’s sees me for an Until family members have experienced examination. After examining her I talk with her hospice care firsthand, they sometimes struggle and her husband about what will need to be to understand how VITAS® Healthcare provides done, that I’ll need more diagnostic information before I can be sure of the steps that we will compassionate support to patients and their take to get her restored. I know that it will take families. at least a year. And then I say something else. Linda, whose mother was a VITAS “If you like, you can get a second opinion. I patient, saw over nine months how hospice care won’t be offended. However, there are only teams and volunteers fulfill that pledge, certain dentists that can make the treatment captured in touching thank-you notes to VITAS. work. I’ll be happy to refer you to those Hospice: Support for Patients and Families dentists who can help you.” Her first letter to Marla, the VITAS A patient in his mid-70’s sees me for the volunteer services manager, thanked VITAS fifth opinion about his teeth, which are in bad volunteer Tara for the comforting (and first-ever) shape. His diabetes is getting worse, and he’s massage she gave to Linda’s mother, Era, just smoking. We talked about how smoking months before Era died peacefully. Tara also interferes with blood vessel formation, and it’s provided a massage to Linda as part of family the blood supply that determines the success bereavement support. of dental implants. And diabetes prevents the “Everyone at VITAS went above and white blood cells from removing bacteria from beyond to help,” Linda says. “The VITAS the scene of the surgery. We finally talk about professionals who cared for my mom dentistry. After I leave, the patient tells my complemented each other perfectly, from the assistant that I’m the first doctor that convinced level of care they provided to their expertise in him to get his health under control. And he will. communication. They made a real difference.” And then we’ll do the dentistry. Memories for a Lifetime What is the commonality? In an era Linda’s second note thanked Laura, a where we feel we are being sold everything, I VITAS sewing volunteer who created two didn’t try to sell these patients anything. And both of these patients will get treatment, in Memory Bears for Linda and her brother. both cases, quite costly treatment. “The Memory Bears you created from my Establish a relationship with your doctor. mother’s clothes are priceless,” Linda wrote. Make sure that the relationship is a give and “Not only did you include all of the features we take relationship. No threats. No “if you don’t requested, but you also did so with amazing do what I say, I can’t be responsible.” Just a detail! What a joy your talent has given me. Your good conversation, a good relationship. It’s kindness restores my faith in humanity.” worth your time. It’s worth your life. And yes, it Linda’s advice to caregivers and patients might be worth paying some money out of your facing end-of-life care: “If you’re at wit’s end and pocket to do so. feeling lost, get quality help. Call VITAS.” Dr. Lee Sheldon provides comprehensive Kathleen Kashow is general manager for implant, periodontic and full-mouth VITAS in Brevard County. For more information rehabilitation dental services. Contact him at about end-of-life care services, call VITAS 321-802-2810 or at www.DrLeeSheldon.com . Healthcare at 321.339.2893 or visit VITAS.com. T April 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 31 How to be a Better Patient Traci Graf, RN AVID Home Care

Three Important Estate Planning Documents

It is no fun being a patient. It seems like Estate planning for Florida residents can finding the diagnosis for a new health problem mean a wide variety of things depending on the will put you on a roller coaster of specialists and specific circumstances and goals of the people tests that sometimes lead to nowhere. involved. A person who is in his or her third The medical field is overwhelming and not marriage with children from previous very patient-centered, but there are things we relationships, for example, is likely to have more can do to help our health care team find a complicated estate planning needs than a person diagnosis, get faster treatment, and minimize who has no children and has never been the running around. married. Regardless of the situation though, Something all health care professionals there are three estate planning documents that (HCPs) will appreciate is data collection. What are generally more important than others. These are the symptoms? What is new or has are wills, living wills and powers of attorney. changed? When did the symptoms start? What A last will and testament is a document that makes them worse or better? Data collection is establishes instructions for the distribution of a one of the most helpful tools in finding a person’s estate, including bank or brokerage diagnosis and appropriate treatment because it accounts, jewelry, cars and other assets for allows medical professionals to look for trends. which there is no named beneficiary. Some types Taking vital signs at the same time of assets, like life insurance proceeds and several times daily or checking oxygen levels retirement accounts, can pass through naming a after walking also can hold important beneficiary outside of a will. A will can also name information for an HCP such as: What is your a guardian to take care of a person’s minor blood pressure throughout the day? Are there children if he or she dies. times it is up or down? Is your daily afternoon Living wills are different from last wills and coffee driving it dangerously high despite testament in that they can take effect while the medication? Why does it matter if it spikes up if person is still alive. Typically, living wills contain it’s mostly controlled? instructions regarding the administration or non- Diagnosis is difficult when the doctor has administration of medical treatment in the event only partial information. Keeping clear records the person becomes incapacitated. They dictate and any other details specific to what is going things like how long a person should be kept on on with your health is important to avoid life support. Powers of attorney may also take incorrect treatments and medications. This can effect prior to a person’s death. They name be applied to anything – reporting an injury, a someone, referred to as the attorney-in-fact, to change in condition, or trying to get better pay bills and handle other matters on behalf of a control of your blood sugar or pressure. person who is incapacitated. Remember to be prepared for People who have questions about appointments: have a list of questions and an establishing a Florida estate plan might want to T updated list of medications with you. Also speak with an attorney. One who has experience include what is going well in your life -- your in these types of matters might be able to help by HCP cares about that, too! If your primary HCP developing a plan that fits the client’s is sending you to a specialist, ask if there are circumstances. In addition to the documents any diagnostic tests that can be done before mentioned earlier, trusts can often be an you go to save time and money. important part of an estate plan for many people. 32 | www.seniorscenemag.com | April 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 321-724-222

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 Monarch Homes of Brevard Best Financial Solutions Model address 1728 Tullagee Ave. www.bfsmoney.com Melbourne, FL 32940 321-863-4470 www.monarchhomesofbrevard.com 321-806-3948 Medi-Health Insurance Debbie Fischer 601 E. Strawbridge Ave. Suite 102 321-258-1213 HOME REPAIR Bill the Honey Do Handy Man Home Fix-It & Repair INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES Screens, Painting, Pressure Washing & More 772-913-0269 Allstate: Niki Jones Agency www.allstate/nikijones Hansen's Handyman Services 660 E. Eau Gallie Blvd, Suite 104 Quality Home Repairs Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 321-302-9441 321-773-3394

HOSPICE MOBILITY SCOOTERS VITAS Healthcare Dynamite Travel Scooters 4450 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Ste 250 PO Box 360064, Melbourne, FL 32936 Melbourne, FL 32934 https://www.dtscooters.com www.vitas.com 1-800-697-6765 Ext. 3 321-751-6671

MORTGAGE IN HOME CARE Reverse Mortgage Funding Avid Home Care, LLC (non-medical) 977 Long Meadow Road, Melbourne 2425 N. Courtenay Pkwy Ste 10 www.reversefunding.com/Barbara-Mcintyre www.avidhomecareservices.com 321-698-4739 321-392-3400 [email protected] MOVING Home Health Care Resources Corp. Serving All of Brevard County A Mother's Touch Movers www.homehealthcrc.com www.motouchmovers.com 321-677-2577 321-253-6040

Just a Friend Elder Care 4650 Lipscomb St. #14, Palm Bay, FL 32905 OPTICAL 321-527-4019 Eye Clinic and Laser Institute T 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 ADVOCATES Beachside Termite and Pest Control Forget-Me-Not Senior Care Advocates Serving all of Brevard County 1894 S. Patrick Dr. www.getbeachside.com Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 321-750-4100 www.forgetmenotsca.com 321-610-4426

PHYSICAL THERAPY SENIOR LIVING / MEMORY CARE Fyzical Balance and Therapy Centers 150 5th Ave., Ste C, Indialantic A Place Like Home Assisted 321-372-3090 Living Facility Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson's Disease 1971 Port Malabar Blvd., NE, Palm Bay (Balance and Fall Prevention) www.aplacelikehomealf.com 321-693-3325

Addington Place of Titusville – Assisted PRINTING Living and Memory Care 497 N Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32796 Allegra Design, Print, Mail www.AddingtonPlaceofTitusville.com 2040 Murrell Road, Rockledge 321-383-2112 www.allegrarockledge.com 321-242-1006 Hibiscus Court Assisted Living and Memory Care Community 540 E. Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901 REAL ESTATE www.slm.net Barbara Wall, Broker Associate 321-345-9830 Berkshire Hathaway Home Services FL Realty 2000 Highway A1A, Indian Harbour Beach MARTHA'S House & ALF [email protected] 6-bdrm assisted living, Heritage Isles 321-749-2444 3831 Funston Circle, Melbourne, FL 32940 www.MarthasHouseALF.com Brevard Relocate Realty Group 321-978-5315 / FAX 321-978-5316 1894 S. Patrick Dr., Suite D Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 Zon Beachside www.BrevardRelocateRealty.com 1894 S. Patrick Drive 321-428-2160 Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 www.zonbeachside.com Enhanced Property Investments 321-777-8840 P.O. Box 236724 Cocoa Beach, FL 32923 www.enhancedpropertyinvestments.com TRAVEL 321-351-3222 Helping Seniors of Brevard Travel Club Merritt Island, FL 32952 Veterans Realty of Brevard [email protected] T 1675 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 (321) 978-5211 Chris & Betty 321-868-1833 • We create “trips of a lifetime” for seniors

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Helping Seniors of Brevard does just what First, stop panicking. My business is its name implies. Helps Seniors. educating people about Natural Health and Seniors are too often left without the supplements backed up by clinical studies that appropriate resources. Growing older is an have been around for up to 5,000 years. adventure with new challenges and Coronaviruses make up a large family of opportunities. Helping Seniors knows the tips, viruses that can cause runny nose, headache, tricks, and resources available to seniors on their cough, sore throat, and fever. While some new adventure. coronaviruses have caused devastating Need help with housing, transportation, epidemics, most others cause mild to moderate health, Medicare/Medicaid, veteran needs, respiratory infections, like the common cold. meals, and financial and legal issues? Call the Believe me I am not minimizing the current coronavirus (officially called COVID-19). 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Seniors of Brevard has been his passion. He has Andrographis: May reduce severity and duration of the flu, reduce symptoms of coughs, worked tirelessly to make sure that these sore throats, headache, and fever. It finds and resources are available to our seniors at no cost kills harmful bacteria, plus it stimulates and to the caller. This is why Hibiscus Court has strengthens the immune system. been helping him with the Annual Car Raffle and Any questions about doses or purchases supporting absolutely anything that Helping of the above supplements, call Holistic Health Seniors needs assistance with. Center at 321-549-0711. T 38 | www.seniorscenemag.com | April 2020 Who knows? Maybe Mark will pull YOUR DELAYED BUT STILL ON! winning number this year! 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For the past ten years, Helping Seniors has provided a Senior Information Helpline at 321-473-7770, assisting close to 3,000 families free of charge during that time. In fact, Kim Bernard, the Helping Seniors Education Specialist, supports 75-125 callers each month, connecting them with medical, legal, financial, transportation, housing, and many other resources. Your ticket will give you the opportunity to be in the running to pick out that brand new car AND will serve as “Admit One” to the Grand Drawing event at the American Muscle Car Museum, located at 3500 Sarno Road in Melbourne. The American Muscle Car Museum is an Helping Seniors Office amazing collection housed in a private non- Senior Resource Center profit museum in Melbourne, Florida. The 1894 S. 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40| www.seniorscenemag.com | August 2019 Mom & Me by Audrey & Kimberley

Dear Mom and Me, behavior. By continuing to wait on his every need, you Our son has never left home. He is a lazy 56 year old have reinforced his behavior. bachelor. My wife died two years ago, and since then my Short of kicking him out or moving out yourself, I son expects me to care for him as his mother did. I have do not know what you could do. A 56 year old man is to set my alarm at six, and struggle to get him up, then set in his ways. Perhaps dividing the chores, asking for I make our breakfast and drive him to work. During rent money and/or stop tending to his needs may help the day I do laundry, grocery shopping, clean the house, to lessen the burden on you. I am sorry you are in the and then have dinner ready when he comes home. In position of having to cater to your adult son. the evening he just sits around and watches T. V. I am – KIMBERLY 82 years old and getting more than a little tired of this Dear House Slave, routine, what can I do? Sorry Dad but this is the product of your creation. – House Slave You and your late wife did not allow your son to grow Dear House Slave, up, and now you have a ten year old masquerading in I can not understand how you allowed this to adult clothes. As long as everything was done for him, continue for such a long time! Some adult children why should he grow up? He will not change and should think their parents exist only to tend to their needs... you decide to move into a senior complex, only then like your son. There is no excuse for adult children who will he be forced to make a change; But, if you wait four take advantage of their parents. They are self centered more years, he will also be eligible to live in a senior and an embarrassment to adult children everywhere. complex with you. Good luck and hurry up. Unfortunately you are partly responsible for his – AUDREY

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44 | www.seniorscenemag.com | April 2020 SENIOR NEWS LINE By Matilda Charles Follow Flu Tips to Stay Safe From Coronavirus

e can't turn on the news now without hearing hand sanitizer on your palms and wet the cart handle. about the new virus that's sweeping the world. n Never share cups or plates or anything else with those who Coronavirus, now called COVID-19, is a serious are sick. Wvirus that came out of China. At this point the virus has n If you have to be out in public, keep your distance. Stay spread to more than 30 countries and there have been over at least 6 feet away from others. For now, avoid shaking 2,800 deaths. hands. Protecting ourselves from COVID-19 is much like how n If you feel sick, don't rush to the doctor. Call first and we avoid the seasonal winter flu that's now in high numbers explain your symptoms. If they want you to come in, there in every state. Guidance from the Centers for Disease might be a special entrance for you to use to keep from Control and Prevention is mostly common sense, but every spreading germs to others. step is important: Stay healthy this winter. Get enough sleep, eat well and n Wash your hands frequently. Use warm water and soap and keep your stress down. All of those affect your immune wash for a minimum of 20 seconds. Try singing "Happy system. And if you haven't had a flu shot, get one now. Birthday" to mark the time. (C) 2020 KING FEATURES SYNDICATE, INC. n Keep your hands away from your face, even if you've just washed your hands. VNA: UNDERSTANDING SHINGLES continued from page 26 n Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and then throw away the tissue. vaccination if you are currently ill, have had a severe reaction n Disinfect surfaces in your environment frequently, such as to gelatin, if you have a weak immune system, or pregnant. countertops and doorknobs. Q. Is shingles contagious? n When you go out, take a pack of antiseptic wipes to wet A. The dormant shingles virus is not contagious. However, down grocery cart handles. If you don't have those, put much like chicken pox, if a person who has an active shingles rash can pass the virus to any person who has never had the chicken pox, such as a child. In order for the contagion to pass, the at-risk person must come in direct contact with the patient in order to contract the shingles virus. Q. I’ve already had shingles, can I get it again? A. People who have had shingles generally only experience one episode for their lifetime. However, in rare cases, a person can develop multiple cases of shingles in their lifetime. Remember that the effects of shingles can last a long time. It is important to understand that there is a difference between going through multiple episodes of shingles and experiencing long-lasting effects of shingles. Q. What are the long-lasting effects of shingles? A. At times, people with shingles may continue to experience pain even after the blisters have healed. This is called postherpetic neuralgia, and it occurs when the nerves have been damaged due to the shingles outbreak. The outbreak can lead to postherpetic neuralgia, a pain that exists even after the shingles infection has occurred. This pain can last for months or more after the infection has gone away. For more information on the shingles virus, please visit www. mayoclinic.com, www.cdc.gov, or www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) is committed to bringing trusted and quality home health care to Brevard County patients from Titusville to Barefoot Bay. For more information about VNA services, call 321-752-7550 or visit www.vnatc.com.

April 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 45 Beyond The Kid’s Stuff WINDOWS 10: NEW USER TIPS continued from pg 16 Updated Utilities and Printer Drivers Rev. Jeff Wood, First Presbyterian Church of Sebastian A really important step to help make things operate welovefirst.org & facebook.com/welovefirstsebastian smoothly is to make sure you have the latest versions ugene Peterson, the pastor who gave us The Message version of of utilities and drivers that are designed to work with the Bible, grew up in, and then retired in, Montana. Once he Windows 10. Ewas walking home from school in that rural place and he saw A quick way to download all of the utilities you want all one of the big, burly neighbors. He was a farmer moving along on a at once is by using the https://ninite.com website. Alternate tractor. This was in the field beside the road that Eugene was walking browsers such as Chrome and Firefox can also be included on. At some point Eugene noticed the farmer, a 100 yards away, doing in the download. a giant windmill motion with his right arm. He was looking right at To make sure you have the proper printer driver, go to Eugene while doing so. But Eugene kept walking unsure what was going on with his farmer neighbor. Then there was a yell, “Petie.” He the support section of your printer manufacturer’s website was called Petie because his last name Peterson. So he went over to to find your model’s driver download options and follow the farmer who asked, “Why didn’t come over when I waved at you their instructions. to come over?” Petie replied, “I didn’t know you wanted me to come Be Patient over.” The farmer then asked, “How do you motion for someone to Change is hard, especially with something as familiar come over?” Petie held out the index finger on his right hand and as an operating system, but if you just focus on learning a curled it several times towards his body and said, “Like this.” The little bit at a time, you’ll get comfortable with Windows 10 farmer bellowed, “Ahh Petie, that’s kid stuff.” The windmill motion is not kid’s stuff but big stuff and we ask in good time. this month, “What are the big questions of life?” What would you say? Remember, there are lots of YouTube videos that will Here’s what I would say. Is there a god? Can you beat death? How can show you how to do just about anything you want to learn you overcome inner corruption? What does it mean to live fully alive in Windows 10. and genuinely good? There are lots of ways to approach the Bible and Jesus in particular. But a productive one is to see what he says are the biggest questions and how he answers them. It’s still the season of preparation for Easter. Why not read the short gospel of Mark in the New Testament with just this approach?

46 | www.seniorscenemag.com | April 2020 by VETERANS POST Freddy Groves

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o you need Stand Down services? Or are you willing They'll need drivers, set up, donations of personal care items, to help create successful events for homeless veterans? you name it. Ask what you can do. DEven though parts of the country aren't quite out of If you plan to go to a Stand Down to access services, bring winter weather, annual Stand Downs are gearing up. As spring your DD-214 or its equivalent, plus your VA medical card if and summer fully arrive, the number of events you have one. will increase. If you need a way to get there, sign up Stand Downs, which last from one to for transportation in advance. If you need three days, provide a long list of services, all housing services, or if you are homeless now in one location. Legal assistance, haircuts, and there is no Stand Down coming up in personal care supplies, counseling on your area, contact National Coalition for Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, Homeless Veterans [www.nchv.org] at 1-877- clothing, information about housing, dental 424-3838. If you have a housing emergency screenings ... they offer all this, usually right (you're about to be homeless), you can call at one of the VA facilities across the country. Counseling is 24/7. Visit its website and look through the drop-down menu available as well for mental health concerns, plus substance across the top. abuse, health care information and referrals, and much more. To see the list of Stand Downs in your area, go to www. Perhaps you don't need the services but can offer your va.gov/homeless/events.asp and scroll down the page. You'll help instead, especially if you're a member of a veterans' see the location, as well as two contacts with email and phone group. Great. Contact organizers in your area and volunteer. numbers for each one. (C) 2020 KING FEATURES SYNDICATE, INC.

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48 | www.seniorscenemag.com | April 2020 SENIOR SCENE MONTHLY TRAVEL TIPS 8 Air Travel Rights You Didn’t Know You Have Chris Morse Senior Travel Specialist

ith disputes between airlines and the passengers Involuntary Bumping/Overbooking that fly with them increasing, it’s always good to (see additional info below) Wunderstand your rights as a traveler. Airlines are If the bumping is involuntary, travelers are entitled to receive not inclined to share policies that favor the customers they boarding compensation by check or cash, depending on the serve, but there are myriad rules and regulations from the U.S. price of their ticket and the length of the delay. The key here is Department of Transportation they must follow. Below are eight that the airlines can't give you vouchers, which tend to expire rights that passengers have — but might not know about — after a year. They must give you cash or a check. when things go wrong. If the airline gets you to your final destination within an Voluntary Bumping/Overbooking hour of the original scheduled arrival time, a traveler will not be compensated. If the substitute transportation arrives between The 2017 United Airlines dragging incident brought this one and two hours after the original arrival time (between one issue to the forefront, forcing the carrier to revise how this and four hours on international flights), an airline must pay an routine situation is handled. U.S. airlines fly nearly 24,000 amount equal to 200 percent of the original one-way fare, with flights a day. The odds of passengers being on an oversold flight a maximum of $675. If you arrive more than two hours later are very slim. But when it happens, the airlines prefer to first (four hours internationally), or if the airline does not make any seek volunteers to take a later flight for vouchers that can be substitute travel arrangements for you, the compensation hits used on future travel. Not only do you get compensation (up to 400 percent of the one-way fare, with a maximum of $1350. $10,000 on United and Delta Air Lines), but you get priority Those using frequent-flyer award tickets or a ticket issued seating on the next available flight. Depending on the airline by a consolidator will be compensated based on the lowest (and how desperate they are for the seat), you can ask for perks cash, check or credit card payment charged for a ticket in the like first/business class seats, access to a premium lounge and food vouchers. Negotiate!!! 8 AIR TRAVEL RIGHTS... continued on page 55

April 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 49 David Hedison’s Hollywood ‘Voyage’ By Nick Thomas

ecognized widely as Captain Lee Crane in Irwin Hedison. “He told the most wonderful stories. I would sit Allen’s 1960’s sci-fi adventure TV series “Voyage to in his dressing room and continually pester him to tell me Rthe Bottom of the Sea,” David Hedison, 92, died on about working with all those wonderful old movie people. July 18. Hedison’s acting credits extended back long before To this day, I don't know why Rains didn't kick me out!” and lasted well after his underwater voyages, and he shared Joined by Richard Basehart as Admiral Nelson, some stories from this Hollywood career in 2016. Hedison reunited with Allen in 1964 for “Voyage to the In just his second film, Bottom of the Sea,” which “The Fly,” a big sci-fi/horror would win four prime- hit from the 50s, Hedison time Emmys for technical received first billing playing achievements (e.g. Editing, scientist Andre Delambre who Special Effects) during its is transformed into a creepy four-season run. But unlike human-fly hybrid. Allen’s other big 60s TV hit “I was under contract “Lost in Space,” the director/ to 20th Century Fox when producer wouldn’t permit the another contract player, cast to inject any humor into Rick Jason, turned down the scripts. the role and I was next in “Irwin would yell at us line,” Hedison told me. “The every time we tried, so we Studio gave me that ‘star’ quit trying,” Hedison recalled. treatment, so I was given top “He even made us re-shoot billing above Vincent Price scenes if they were too and Herbert Marshall. Very light-hearted. Irwin decreed embarrassing!” ‘Voyage’ would be grim.” Unlike some sci-fi films of the period that lacked Nevertheless, the stories, special effects, and cast made script development, the screenplay by James Clavell was the show a success and it remains popular today. well written. After “Voyage,” Hedison appeared in many film and “I knew if we could get that script onto film, it would TV roles. He was a regular on the CBS soap “The Young go through the roof and that’s exactly what happened,” and the Restless,” and cast as American agent Felix Leiter Hedison recalled. "We made it in 18 shooting days. ‘The in two James Bond films 16 years apart, “Live and Let Die” Fly’ and ‘Peyton Place’ were the top moneymaking films and “Licence to Kill.” for Fox in 1958.” “Live and Let Die” reunited Hedison with Roger Hedison’s face was hidden behind the insect makeup Moore, the two having worked together earlier on Moore's for part of the film, but that didn’t bruise the young up- TV series “The Saint” with Hedison recalling that Moore and-coming actor’s ego. “In fact it made me better, because had the “ability to lighten up any set, and the actors and I had to act with my whole body to get Andre's distress crews loved him.” across.” “I had fun working on those grand old movie sets,” he Two years after “The Fly,” Hedison had his first wrote in the Forward to Diane Kachmar’s 2015 book on encounter with Irwin Allen in the dinosaur drama, “The Hedison’s short-lived TV series “Five Fingers.” “My idols Lost World,” but was not impressed with that production. were James Cagney, Claude Rains, and Cary Grant. “The script was quite bad,” he said. “None of the I wanted to be suave, sophisticated, like they were.” characters had any kind of development and were only Whether leading man or supporting actor, David there to react to the special effects.” Hedison proved he could be all of that and more But it did provide an opportunity to co-star with throughout his long Hollywood voyage. Hollywood legend Claude Rains, in one of his final screen Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at appearances. Montgomery, Ala., and has written features, columns, and “He was a lovely man, very soft-spoken,” recalled interviews for over 750 magazines and newspapers.

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PAW’S CORNER Why Do Americans By Sam Mazzotta Indulge Their Pets?

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Why do Americans willing to spend far more money on their health and spend so much money on their pets? Couldn't they comfort than we would on ourselves. save more money if they didn't indulge their dog or cat Designer doggie sweaters aren't just stylish, they with designer sweaters, booties, premium dog food and protect our dogs from the elements, and the higher- trendy grooming? priced sweaters tend to be more comfortable and – Caryn B., via email better fitting. Booties prevent cuts to the pads on their paws when walking in the city or on icy pavement, DEAR CARYN: It's true that Americans spend more minimizing pain and possible infections. High-quality on their pets than anyone else in the world. According dog food costs more, but the payoff is in better overall to the American Pet Products Association, spending in health and a longer life. And grooming, for the most 2019 reached $95.7 billion. part, plays a key part in keeping pets healthier and Owners spend most of their money on pet food more comfortable. (With the exception of scrotum and treats, totaling $36.9 billion last year. Another glitter. I'm not quite sure about that one.) expensive item is veterinary care and related product So sure, we're spending a lot of money. But sales (like medications), with $29.3 billion spent. Americans look for a balance of value for what we Why do we spend so much money? Ask any owner, spend, and clearly, pet owners are finding great value in and they'll give you roughly the same answer. Our pets spending a bit more to keep their beloved pets healthy are a part of our family. We are dedicated to them, just and happy. as they are dedicated to us. We don't want to see them Send your comments, questions or tips to suffer, and like any beloved family member, we are [email protected]. (C) 2020 KING FEATURES TE, INC.

April 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 51 Families of Addicts Support: Changes Recovery Services will host a weekly support group for families whose loved ones are struggling with drug & alcohol addiction. The support group meets every Wed from 6-7PM at Mosaic Church, 2100 APRIL Malabar Blvd. NE. For info, call 312-890- COMMUNITY CALENDAR 4310. Provided courtesy of Brevard Cultural Alliance. For the latest event updates, Fifth Avenue Art Gallery visit the BCA website at www.ArtsBrevard.org. , Eau Gallie Arts District, 321-259-8261, FESTIVALS | SOCIAL DANCING | CLASSES | EVENTS FifthAvenueArtGallery.com Florida Historical Society, Cocoa Village, 321-690-1971, MyFloridaHistory.org Florida Surf Museum, inside Ron Jon’s Watersports, Cocoa Beach, Please note that these calendar meetings and events are FloridaSurfMuseum.org impacted by the current social and safety restrictions. Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Cultural Complex, Mims, 321-264-6595, You will need to contact each organization directly to get HarryHarrietteMoore.org Museum of Dinosaurs and Ancient current status and information. Cultures, Cocoa Beach, 321-783-7300, MuseumofDinosaurs.org North Brevard Art League, 321-383- Please visit www.ArtsBrevard.org for Seafood Bar & Grill, 480 W. Cocoa Beach 12:00 p.m. All are welcome to join the 7441, NorthBrevardArtLeague.com updated cultural event information. Cswy., Cocoa Beach on Friday, March 6 group. For additional details, please call at 12:00 p.m. All are welcome to join the 502-299-8949 or 321-890-4310. Pine Island Preservation Society / Sams House, Merritt Island, 321-454-4265 group. For additional details, please call 1st Friday each month: Jazz COMMUNITY EVENTS 502-299-8949 or 321-890-4310. Friday, Foosaner Art Museum, Eau Rossetter House Museum & Gardens, March 20: The Single, Separated, Eau Gallie Arts District, 321-254-9855, March 20 - April 26: Cemetary Club Gallie Arts District, 321-674-8916, , Widowed and Divorced (SSWD) FoosanerArtMuseum.org RossetterHouseMuseum.org Melbourne Civic Theatre, Downtown group will hold a potluck dinner and 2nd Saturday each month: Fly- sbg fine arts gallery, Downtown Melbourne, 321-723-6935, myMCT.org wine tasting evening at the Parish Center, In Breakfast, Valiant Air Command Melbourne, 321-591-9154, March 24 - April 12: Bakersfield Church of Our Saviour, 5301 N. Atlantic sbgfineartsgallery.com Mist Ave., Cocoa Beach on Friday, March 20 Warbird Museum, Space Coast , Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, Regional Airport, Titusville, 321-268- 772-231-6990, RiversideTheatre.com starting at 5:00 p.m. All are invited to Strawbridge Art League Gallery, Le attend. Please bring a dish to share and 1941, VACWarbirds.org Galerie, Downtown Melbourne, 321-952- Mar 28 – May 23: 2020 Annual canned goods for the St. Vincent de Paul 3rd Friday each month: Friday Fest, 3070, StrawbridgeArtLeague.org Exhibition, Foosaner Art Museum, Society. For additional details, please call Downtown Cocoa Beach, 321-613-0072, Studios of Cocoa Beach, Downtown Cocoa Eau Gallie Arts District, 321-674-8916, 502-299-8949 or 321-890-4310. MainStreetCocoaBeach.com FoosanerArtMuseum.org Beach, 321-917-5788, StudiosofCocoaBeach. March 24: The Single, Separated, American Police Hall of Fame, com Widowed and Divorced (SSWD) Titusville, 321-264-0911, APHF.org The Brevard Antiques and Collectibles CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS group will meet for lunch and celebration American Space Museum, Titusville, Club holds monthly meetings at two area March 6: The Single, Separated, of March birthdays at Coaster's Tap House, 5675 N. Atlantic Ave., Suite 1222, 321-264-0434, SpaceWalkofFame.com locations. The first Friday of the month at the Widowed and Divorced (SSWD) Cocoa Beach on Tuesday, Marc h 24 at Suntree / Viera Library, 902 Jordan Blass Dr., group will meet for lunch at the Florida's Beachside Arts and Beyond, at 10:00 AM,and the third Tuesday at the Satellite Beach, 321-428-4800, Melbourne Beach Library, 324 Ocean Ave. at BeachsideArtsandBeyond.com 1:30 PM. We have a different topic at each Veterans Memorial Center (VMC) Brevard Museum of History & meeting. The group is open to anyone having on Merritt Island behind Merritt Square Mall. Science, Cocoa, 321-632-1830, an interest in learning about antiques and MyFloridaHistory.org/BrevardMuseum collectibles. We are collectors – not dealers Contact VMC or Donn Weaver (321-453-1776) therefore we do not give appraisals. Brevard Zoo , Melbourne, 321-254- The Downtown Gallery WILD, BrevardZoo.org , Downtown Titusville, 321-268-0122, Carolyn Seiler & Friends Artists TheDowntownGallery.net CALENDAR OF EVENTS Co-op , Cocoa Village, 321-637-0444, The Indian Harbour Beach Garden Carolyn Seiler.com May 03-10 — Annual Moving Wall Vietnam and All Veterans Reunion at Club is having a meeting on March 18 @ Wickham Park in Melbourne. Various Daily Schedules including Wreath Connecticut Yankees Club, Save Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Ctr., Yacht Laying May 04 and Reunion with tents May 07-09. See VVB Website to money, stay near home and travel less. Club Blvd. Speaker is Susan Hall, Landscape register and for more information by google search to Vietnam Veterans Join your old and new Connecticut Architect. She will talk about "How to dress Moving Wall, 2020, Melbourne FL. friends 11am, second Saturday each up your front entrance ". Doors open at May 25 — Memorial Day Ceremony at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery month. Private room, Golden Corral, 9:30 followed by a light luncheon. Contact in Scottsmoor (0900-1000). Palm Bay. Share laughter, food and Linda Kuhl at [email protected] or memories. Cultivate a “cheerful heart” (908) 892-4426 for further information. May 25 — Memorial Day Ceremony at the Veterans Me-morial Center Prov. 17. Info 239-250-0152. Helen. All Valiant Air Command Warbird (0900-1000). welcome! Museum, Space Coast Regional Airport, July 04 — Second Annual BCSO and VMC Fourth of July Merritt Island Eau Gallery, Eau Gallie Arts District, Titusville, 321-268-1941, VACWarbirds.org Independence Day Parade (Time TBD) 321-253-5553, EauGallery.com 52 | www.seniorscenemag.com | April 2020 Pickleball Sports Boom Benefits, Bridges Youth to Seniors

ickleball, now the fastest growing sport in America, strengthens muscles, since you are running around, carrying not only has a long history of benefiting the health and your own weight, this is considered a weight-bearing exercise, Pwellness of seniors in amazing ways, Pickleball's current reduces stress, helps maintain weight goals, enhances brain youth movement, especially here in Brevard county, is now function, lowers your risk of heart disease and depression, bridging youth to enjoy healthy, positive, meaningful, growing boosts your mood, exercises all the major muscle groups, friendships, relations with seniors. provides a cardio workout, and improves dexterity, mobility, A mini version of tennis, playing Pickleball makes you feel agility, and balance, helps people go thru hardships, you'll get like you're standing on a giant ping pong table 1/3 the size of hooked on exercise, benefits community, relatively inexpensive, a tennis court. You play with what seems to be a super size me good sportsmanship is a priority, Many levels of competition. ping pong paddle to hit a wiffle ball that travels thru the air in Audiences enjoy watching advanced players, so, everyone can challenging ways over a net, at times around the net if you're enjoy this sport whether you're playing, watching, volunteering sneaky savvy like Rick Lorraine who's Brevard's ATP Around at an event, a referee or an organizer. Playing Pickleball helps The Post wiz. athletes improve their ability to play other sports. Which is a great plus, in that, Pickleball is not at all in competition The long list of benefits from playing Pickleball is more with other sports. Instead, Pickleball highly compliments than amazing: other sports. At the Woody Simpson Community Center The euphoric, exhilarating feeling when playing leads where I'm Pickleball Coordinator scores of people who play you to believe you're invincibly young again. And, I kid you Pickleball play other sports as a result of first getting active not, all you have to do is go watch 84 year young Mr. Dick thru Pickleball. Several at our center play tennis, racquetball, Duckett, Melbourne's local Ambassador, Scott Nelson our volleyball and other sports as well as playing Pickleball. The truly awesome central Florida Ambassador, Bob Mcqueen and benefits to local communties is well documented by county Ron Smith both US OPEN gold medalists this year to see how officials who host the Pickleball US OPEN in Naples each year. youthful, healthy and upbeat Pickleball keeps these guys. $4.5 Million in economic benefits in Naples, FL 2018 and Health benefits include - boosts cardiovascular health, 9,400 night motel rooms rented. improves reflexes and agility: Social benefits include - fastest way to meet and make great Our Woody Simpson Community Center in Merritt friends, especially wonderful in bridging young players with Island, Fl. offers Open Pickleball hours from M-F 12-3pm, seniors in such a positive way that Kevin Landress being in his Thrs. 6-8pm and Saturday 10-12. late 20's said he benefited greatly being friends with so many Beginners Classes are available anytime during Open senior Pickleball players who helped him learn how to live in a Pickleball. Private Lessons are by appointment. Call me at much more impressive, calm, adult, mature way. 219.863.8255 for a lesson and to confirm our schedule. Here are some of the benefits of playing and supporting the Link below is to our website that has reports on the latest fastest growing sport of Pickleball: events & tournament results. It's endlessly fun, easy to play, enjoyed by all ages, you https://www.globalpickleballnetworks.com/network/ get only as much of a fitness work out as you want, has a home/3490-merritt-island-pickleball-network quick learning curve, promotes high levels of physical fitness, (C) 2020 KING FEATURES SYNDICATE, INC. COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Update

epresentative Tyler Sirois offered the following update can be reached toll-free by calling 1-866-966-7226 or visiting related to the COVID-19 pandemic for Brevard County myfloridalegal.com. Rresidents and businesses. All residents are urged to continue to practice social All Florida residents, Medicare recipients and seniors, in distancing and guidance offered by the Florida Department particular, should be aware of fraud and attempted identity of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention theft related to COVID-19. The scheme involves contact (CDC) to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The CDC’s by individuals misrepresenting themselves as government recommendations can be found online at floridahealthcovid19. employees asking for personal information and offering gov/. Individuals who believe they have COVID-19 or have COVID-19 testing. Individuals who believe they have been been exposed should contact their health care provider or targeted are urged to call the National Center for Disaster the Brevard County Health Department at 321-454-7111 Fraud (NCDF) Hotline at 1-866-720-5721 or email disaster@ or brevard.floridahealth.gov. The COVID-19 Call Center is leo.gov. Additionally, Florida Attorney General Ashley available 24/7 by phone at 1-866-779-6121 or by email at Moody has activated the Price Gouging Hotline to protect COVID- [email protected] to answer any questions. consumers during the present state of emergency. The hotline April 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 53 MYTHS ABOUT ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS continued from pg 21 what happens in type 2 diabetes, but can occur to a lesser Lots of people switch to diet soda as they’re trying – but still harmful – extent in otherwise healthy people. to lose weight, in the hope that the fake stuff will be a Eventually your pancreas starts producing too much insulin satisfactory substitute for real sugar. As mentioned earlier, in response to all food, making you pack on the pounds. it’s not actually satisfying, and what’s more you’ll probably There’s some bad news here: it’s hard to quit any kind end up handicapping yourself by trying to trick your brain. of sugar, even the artificial stuff. Natural sources of sugar, like fruit, Sugars activate our reward circuits often don’t have the safe effect on – they give us a hit of feel-good your insulin responses that candy neurochemicals that prompt us to and cake do. Fiber and other continue craving them. The more nutrients in fruit help keep your sugar you eat, the more you want blood sugar levels lower, rather it. Since artificial sweeteners don’t than spiking suddenly, and thus satisfy your brain the way real prevents your body from storing sugar does, though, you don’t sate all those calories as fat. the craving. You’ll keep hankering Here’s the good news: you can after sweet foods and will probably eat real sugar! You should eat real end up eating more calories sugar. Just eat in a moderation. overall. That adds up to more Satisfy the craving with a mini pounds than you would’ve gained candy bar. Just try to make your just by eating that cupcake in the overall eating habits as healthy first place. That’s a powerful addiction, and it shouldn’t be as possible. Occasional sugar won’t make you pack on the underestimated. You can absolutely quit sugar, real or fake, pounds. It’s the constant insulin spikes and misleading just like people can absolutely quit cocaine. You just need to artificial sweeteners that get you. Have your cake and eat it take it seriously as an addiction. Don’t think it’ll be easy. too – just don’t eat it every day.

COMING TO FLORIDA FOR AGES continued from pg 22 occupied. But with advanced technology and disastrous The persistent waves of land-hungry Americans from the diseases, the Florida tribes dwindled, and much of our north eroded any defense possible by the poorly manned, region became devoid of people. After 250 years of diminished economy and power of Spain. Andrew Jackson settlement, Florida was turned over to England after the even invaded Spanish Florida chasing the once comfortably French and Indian War. Departing ships carried the few settled Native Americans further south from Tallahassee and remaining “Indians” as the Spanish sailed for Cuba. Gainesville. Florida shores received but a gentle tap from the English To settle international debts, Spain ceded Florida to for only twenty years, from 1763-1783. In East Florida, the United States. First, as a US territory in 1821, Florida organized investors from London established plantations became a State in 1841. This “great leap” to American for indigo, cotton, sugar, and sour oranges. None, however, statehood grew from a European colony to part of the new could ever be compared to the East India Company. Before American nation. The story of Florida as part of the United the American Revolution, England had 14 American States of America is the topic for next month. colonies. Florida was the only one not to seek independence from the English King George. Saint Augustine was a haven n To see what’s known as the pre-Columbian people and for what the English called “Loyalists” and the Americans the mastadons, take some time to visit the Brevard called “Tories.” Loyalists streamed south from the rebellious Museum of History and Natural Science in Cocoa. colonies with their families, slaves, and other belongings. n To look at Spanish treasures found on our coast, visit the As a result of the revolution (1783), Florida returned McLarty Treasure Museum just South of the Sebastian to Spanish jurisdiction. Desperate for new settlers, the Inlet. governor issued large land grants to people of several The South Brevard Historical Society invites you to our nationalities: English, Spanish, Swiss, and French. Even monthly meetings, the second Saturday of each month, one of Napoleon’s nephews, a Prince, moved just outside from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Melbourne Public Library on of Saint Augustine. Along the lagoon, the Delespine and Fee Ave. Fleming land grants established ownership of thousands of acres, but improvements were never made. 54 | www.seniorscenemag.com | April 2020 8 AIR TRAVEL RIGHTS YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU HAVE continued from pg 49 same class of service on the flight. And travelers can keep the to approximately $9.07 per pound up to $640.00 per bag for original ticket and either use it on another flight or ask for an checked baggage and $400.00 per customer for unchecked involuntary refund for the ticket for the flight you were bumped baggage. Most airlines will also provide basic necessities, like from. Finally, airlines must also refund payments for services on toothpaste and other personal items, to hold you over. You also the original flight, including seat selection and checked baggage. have the right to ask for reimbursement to buy replacement Flight Delay or Cancellation clothes in case you were traveling for an event. You must keep Compensation for a delay or cancellation depends on the receipts when you purchase items! reason and the airline in question. If there's a weather delay, Damaged Baggage there’s not much that the airline can do. But if the delay is If your luggage is damaged, go immediately to the airline’s for manmade reasons, including mechanical, compensation office in the baggage claim area and file a report and document depends on the airline you’re flying. All airlines have a contract any issues. It helps if you can submit photos of the luggage of carriage that outlines what they will do. Travelers can ask for before the flight. If the airline is at fault, you can negotiate a things including meals, phone calls or a hotel stay. They can also settlement to either repair the damage or replace the bag if it ask an airline to endorse the ticket over to a new carrier that has can’t be fixed. seat availability, and legacy carriers can rebook you on their first Stuck on the Tarmac flight to your destination on which space is available without On Jan. 16, 1999, thousands of passengers were trapped for charge if you ask. up to 10 hours on Northwest Airlines jets stranded after a major Air Fares snowstorm at Detroit Metro Airport. That led to a $7.1 million You’ve found what looks to be a great fare. DOT regulations settlement to those travelers and the creation DOT regulations allow travelers who have booked a flight at least seven days in on how long passengers can be forced to stay on a delayed advance to make changes or even cancel the reservations within plane. A similar incident happened to JetBlue at its JFK Airport 24 hours without being hit with a high cancellation fee. Or if an hub on Valentine’s Day, 2007. The CEO announced a $30 airline refuses to carry a passenger for any reason, they can apply million initiative to rewrite its procedures for handling flight for a refund, even if they bought a nonrefundable ticket. disruptions and create a customer bill of rights. DOT rules don’t allow U.S. airline domestic flights to stay Ticket Changes/Cancellations on a tarmac for more than three hours, but there are exceptions. Airlines sometimes have schedule or aircraft changes that One: the pilot feels there is a safety or security reason why the force them to re-accommodate travelers on a different flight. If aircraft can’t go back to the gate and deplane passengers. Two: the change does not work, travelers have the right to propose a air traffic control feels that moving an aircraft to a gate would schedule that works better for them. It’s better to call the airline significantly disrupt airport operations. International flights directly to make the change. Let them know you’re calling about operated by U.S. carriers are required by DOT to establish and a flight change so you’re not charged to speak with an agent. comply with their own limit on the length of tarmac delays. If the change is significant (like a major time change, a longer But passengers on both types of flights must be given food and layover or even an overnight stay), you can request a refund. water no later than two hours after the delay begins. Lavatories Lost Baggage must remain operable and medical attention must be available if The basic rule is that if an airline loses your luggage, you will needed. be reimbursed, depending on the type of flight. The maximum For more information and all your travel needs, contact your reimbursement for domestic flights is $2500. For international Senior Scene Travel Club advisor at 321-978-5211. travel, the Warsaw Convention applies, which limits liability

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56 | www.seniorscenemag.com | April 2020 Masks Against Pollution And Health Arvind M. Dhople, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus, Florida Tech.

asks against pollution: Putting on a gauze be clearer: healthy people do not need to – and in medical mask to step outside on a smoggy fact shouldn’t – wear face masks to protect against Mday might end up doing you more harm than coronavirus, since they won’t keep the germs that cause good, argue environmental scientist (Prof. Wei Huang, the respiratory illness at bay. And yet, as COVID-19 Peking Univ. China). Such masks do a good job against continues its spread throughout the world, face masks the spread of infection, but most of them offer no proven are becoming an increasingly regular sight. Why at a benefit when it comes to the tiny pollution particles that time when people are desperate for any and all advice on harm your lung. If wearing one gives you a false sense coronavirus, are they ignoring some of the only concrete of security, you might even linger too long outdoors in guidance out there? toxic air. People who must be outside in the smog need It seems, the psychology of wearing face masks, proper protection. For the rest of you, forget the mask thinks it’s evidence that “people are really operating from and stay indoors (while supporting measures to prevent a place of fear, which is totally understandable. The air pollution in the first). disease-prevention behaviors recommended by the CDC, Masks for health: Surgical masks can block large such as washing your hands regularly and keeping your droplets, but viruses can be small enough to slip through distance from sick people, seem “too easy to be effective.” gaps. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Theirs is another reason not to stock up on protective Prevention) recommends that sick patients and their gear, which U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams caretakers wear masks. For the rest of us, the best ways to articulated in no uncertain terms. “They are NOT effective fend off coronavirus, the flu and other airborne illnesses, in preventing general people from catching #Coronavirus, wash hands and avoid sick people. but if healthcare providers can’t get them to care for sick It seems, the messages from health officials couldn’t patients, it puts them and our communities at risk!”

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58 | www.seniorscenemag.com | April 2020 Choose A Perennial Salvia For Recurring Garden Wins By Gary R. Bachman, MSU Extension Service

ometimes it seems I need a larger garden landscape because, sadly, I don’t have room for every great plant I Swrite about. But one group of plants I make sure to save A salvia that really creates neighborly interest in my space for is perennial salvia. landscape is Black and Bloom or Salvia guaranitica. All summer, Year in and year out, perennial salvias are landscape the deep-blue flowers contrast with the black calyx displayed on overachievers. Salvias come in a few species and hybrids, and black stems. Black and Bloom seems to laugh at our summer you can’t go wrong with any of them in your garden. Here are conditions of heat, drought and humidity. some of my top perennial salvia picks. Mexican Bush Sage, or Salvia leucantha, is one of the largest Victoria Blue salvia is botanically Salvia farinacea. This of the garden salvias, potentially growing over 5 feet tall. I love upright grower has been a garden favorite for a while. This the fuzzy texture of the foliage and the velvety flowers. Mexican selection displays big, beautiful, deep-blue flower spikes from Bush salvia is photoperiodic and needs short days to bloom. late spring to frost in the fall. A very pretty white selection is This is a perfect choice for the shorter days in the fall garden. called Victoria White. Always plant your perennial salvias in full sun in well- Rockin’ Playin’ the Blues salvia is a selection I have been drained, well-prepared soil. The blue and purple flowers pair well growing for six years. This is an interspecific hybrid, a cross with many of your favorite annuals and perennials, especially between Salvia longispicata and farinacea. I like to think it those with yellow and gold colors. Whichever perennial salvia should be included in the Best of Gary’s Garden. you choose will attract pollinators. Every summer, my salvias are The plant produces beautiful, blue flowers all summer long, covered with bumblebees, honeybees and all kinds of butterflies and its blue calyxes remain after the actual flower petals fall off. -- especially swallowtails --enjoying the nectar-filled flowers. This means the color has an even longer-lasting landscape effect. Hummingbird even swoop in for tasty snacks. The plant is sterile, which means the gorgeous flowers don’t Perennial salvias are easy care and low maintenance, which produce any seed that could become a weedy problem. leaves time to have fun and enjoy the garden.

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In BREVARD CO. to 7pm. – Support Grps, Hospice of consider joining us on the 2nd & 4th from 10am to 2pm. For info contact NASA Alumni League (NAL) Meets, St. Francis, 4875 N. Wickham Rd., Ste. Thur of the month at 10am. [email protected], or Tuesday, April 21st, at 11:00 am at 108, Melbourne 32940. We meet in the Advent Lutheran call Patty Briggs at 321-956-0924. the Debus Center, KSC VIC. CAREGIVER EDUCATION & Church at 7550 N Wickham Rd Mel- Indian River Chapter of the Em- After a 45 minute social/buffet served RESOURCE PROGRAM – free to bourne, FL For info, please call Joan at broiderers Guild of America from by the DN chefs, we’ll receive an Brevard County residents. Please call (321) 610-8348. 9:30-11:30 at the Front Street Civic up-date by ULA Chief Engineer David Caregiver Program Coordinator at Virtual Dementia Tours Dementia Center located at 2205 S. Front Street, McFarland. For reservations, contact 321-269-4240 x330 or toll free 866- Live. Offered by the Memory Disorder Melbourne . For info: [email protected] Bev Merrilees: [email protected] 269-4240 For info & to reg. Clinic & Brevard Alzheimer’s Foun- or call (321) 777-7404. or call 321-452-5426 by noon, April In COCOA dation, it is a dementia simulation In MELBOURNE BEACH 19th. Priority for reservations: members The Central Area of Brevard and awareness training program. It Brevard County Parks & Recre- & guests, and each member up to 3 County Parks & Recreation offers is a transformative, firsthand de- ation is offering several programs guests. For more information, see our free Seniors Social Time on Wed, from mentia experience, which heightens for senior citizens at the South Beach web site at www.nalfl.com, with online 9-12n, at Travis Park Comm Center, understanding, deepens empathy and Comm Center, located at 500 Old registration/pre-payment by PayPal. 2001 Michigan Avenue in Cocoa. For elevates care to support persons living Florida Trail, in Melbourne Beach. Confirmed reservations may also be info, call (321) 633-1871. with dementia. 2nd Wednesday of each Seniors can enjoy a variety of activities paid for at the door. The Golden Steppers a senior tap month, 3-5pm. Call Brevard Alzheimer’s Mon Club: , including Ladies Tea, a walking Every Mon, 50 & over take dance group, will hold classes on Foundation at 321-253-4430 to sched- club,social games. Call 321-952-3210 15% off. All Beall’s Outlet stores. Wednesday & Friday mornings at The ule. Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation for times & info. The American Heart Association is 4676 North Wickham Road Melbourne. Mah Jongg & Bridge clubs Cocoa Village Playhouse Annex. Call “Sit & Fit”: at the offering FREE educational presenta- Director Martha Seymour at 321-783- 2 to 3 pm every Wed at center are also growing in popularity. tions to all Brevard County groups 5931 for more information. Health First Leeza’s Place, 3661 S. Bab- Call 321-952-3210 For info about & organizations. To schedule your National Active & Retired Federal cock St, Babcock Center, Melbourne. these & other programs for people presentation, please contact American Employees Association (NARFE) Please call (321) 951-7118 to reg. New Sit & Fit: of all ages at the South Beach Comm Heart Association at 321-255-3557. NARFE Apollo Chapter 1137 meets 2-3pm every Wednes- Center. Hospice Seeks “Partners In day at The Center for Family Caregivers Compassionate Care” monthly on the 2nd Mon of each In MERRITT ISLAND For Volunteer month at Kay’s BBQ Restaurant, SR 3661 S. Babcock Street Melbourne. Training In S Brevard: For info on HOSF Please call 321-434-7625 to register. Caregiver Happy Hour, 2 for 1, 520 in Cocoa. You are invited to join AARP #2622 Answers & Support: 2nd & 4th Tue, programs, please call 321-269-4240 us for lunch at 11:30 & an interesting 3rd Mon from 11-2:30 or 866-269-4240. at Melbourne Ter, 251 Florida Ave., Stress Relief Gentle Yoga, 1st & 3rd Tue Space Coast Inventors Guild: speaker at 12:15. No reservations re- Care provided for your loved one free quired. www.NARFE.org/Chapter1137 676-6579 For info. Membership not required. 4th Sat. Eau Alzheimer Support Group: Every Thur of charge, Refreshments Gallie Public Library. 768-1234 In INDIAN HARBOR BEACH thurs., includes all stages of Alzheimer’s One Family SeniorDay Program The EASE (Early Alzheimer’s Support AARP#1413, 1st Fri, 11:30am-2pm, disease, not early stage. For info call 453-6577. & Education) program empowers Indian Harbor Beach Comm Center at Brevard Alzheimers Foundation, 4676 N. Korean War Veterans Association: individuals diagnosed with Alzhei- Gleason Park, 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Wickham Rd, 321-253-4430 1-2:30pm 1:00 p.m., 1st Wed, Brevard Veterans mer’s disease & related dementias 446-9358 BRIDGE STUDIO ACBL Duplicate Council Building, 636-1148. & their family member(s) to become In MELBOURNE Bridge games every Mon, Wed, Thur & Days of Party Bridge: Veterans active participants in their care by All Men’s Alzheimer Support Sat at 12:00 noon Hollywood Estates Memorial Center, 400 S Sykes Creek educating them about the disease as Group: 1st & 3rd Tues of every Mon Club House, 4301 Kimberly Circle, W Parkway, Merritt Island, Fl. Tues., Wed. well as care & treatment options. For at 9:30am. Male Caregivers Brevard Melbourne. Nancy Perry, 321-751-1838 & Thurs. 12:30 pm. For infocontact Bill info, please call the E. Central Florida Alzheimer’s Foundation, 4676 N. Wick- (H); 321-698-5239 (CP) & Jewell Schick, 452-2387. Caregiver Support Group(s) Alzheimer’s Support Group: Memory Disorder Clinic at (321)768-9575 ham Rd, 321-253-4430 9:30-11:00. are now 7pm or Alzheimer’s Association at Arts & Crafts every Thursday held at The Center for Family Caregivers, 2nd & 4th Tue. First Christian Church of (800)272-3900. 1:30- 3:30 pm at The Center for Family 3661 S. Babcock Street Melbourne--- Merritt Island, 1750 N Courtney Pkwy, HOSPICE OF ST. FRANCIS Bereave- Caregivers 3661 S. Babcock Street every Wednesday, 10:30am – 11:30 720-1243. ment Program - Adults Call to reg Melbourne. This program is caregivers with John Caso, MSW-----Every Thursday, In MICCO & learn locations. 321-269-4240 or & loved ones to participate in. Please 11-12 with Tiffiny Overath, MSW. Alzheimer Caregiver’s Support Grandparents Raising Grandchil- 866-269-4240 First Wed at 9am call 321-434-7625 to sign up. Group: Every Tue for any caregiver. Bre- dren Support Group - Men’s Breakfast, Titusville. F1st MOAACC is Brevard County’s military Mtg. 2nd Thur vard Alzheimers Foundation, 7951 Ron Thur at 11:30am.– Ladies’ Luncheon, officer corps. MOAACC hosts officers of each month, 10:00am at Club Es- Beatty Blvd., 772-664-9996 Time: 10:30 Titusville. 2nd Mon at 11:30 a.m. - call every Wed from 1700-1830 at teem, 3316 S. Monroe St., Melbourne. Melbourne Lunch Bunch, Melbourne. For info or emergency assistance, In MIMS Hell n’Blazes microbrewery, located A Whist Club meets on Weds, from 10 3rd Thur at 11:30 am New Begin- 1002 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne. please call (321) 631-7776. nings Luncheon, Titusville. Mons at AARP #2622 - 3rd Mon 11am–2pm, a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Harry T. & Harri- All currently serving, retired & former ette V. Moore Memorial Park Cultural 3pm – Support Groups, Hospice of St. commissioned U.S. military officers are Melbourne Terrace, 251 Florida Av, Francis, 4875 N. Wickham Rd., Ste. Space Coast Doll Artists, & art doll Center at 2180 Freedom Ave in Mims. invited. 321.338.5050 For more info, Call 321-264-6595 for info. 108. 2nd & 4th Thur from 1pm to please visit www.moaacc.org club previously located in Downtown 2pm – Support Groups, Hospice of St. Grief Therapy Support Group If Melbourne, has relocated to the Wick- In PALM BAY Francis, 1250-B Grumman Pl, Titusville you have lost a loved one & would like ham Park Senior Center. Meetings are Grandparents Raising Grandchil- 32780. 2nd & 4th Thur from 5:30pm. or need the support of others, please held on the third Wed of each month, dren Support Group Mtg. Third Thur 60 | www.seniorscenemag.com | April 2020 Senior Scene® | March Issue

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Billiards: Mon-Fri. 9am - 4pm Line Dance Class: Wed. 6:30 - 8:30pm Bingo: Thur. 9am - 2:30pm (Play Line Dance Class: Sun. (Intermedi- begins at 10:00am) ate/Advanced) 2 - 4 pm Bridge (ACBL Duplicate): Wed/Fri. Line Dance Class Sat. (Beginner/ 12:30 - 4pm Improver 9 - 11am Bridge (Beginner): Mon. (By Appoint- Line Dance Party 2nd Sat. 1-4pm ment Only) 11:15AM - 12:45PMPM Mahjong: Tue. 12:30 - 3:30pm Bridge (Darling Damsels): Tue. Pinochle: Tue. 9am - 2pm 1-3:30pm Poker: Mon. 6 - 9pm Bridge (Party): Tue. 12:30-3:30pm Senior Fitness Class: Mon & Wed. Bridge (Warrior): 1st Wed. 12:30 - 10:00am - 11:00am 3:30pm Sewing Lessons: Thur. 11am-1pm Bunco: 2nd Mon. 6:30 - 9pm Shuffleboard: Fri. 10am - 12pm Computer Classes: Tue. (By Appt Only) Spanish Class: Mon. 2 - 4pm Crafts Class: 3rd Wed. 10am -12pm (Next session TBA) Dance Lessons (Ballroom - All Tai Chi: Tue. 1 - 2pm Levels): Mon. 6 - 7pm Tap/Jazz Class: Mon & Wed. Dinner & Movie: 2nd Tue. 5pm 11:15am - 12:45pm Dominoes (Mexican Train): Mon. Wii Bowling: Mon-Fri. 9am - 4pm 1-3 pm Writers Club: Fri. 10:30am - 12pm Hurricane Rug Hooking: 2nd & Valentine Line Dance Party 4th Wed. 10am - 2pm February 8th - 1 PM. Pay at the Knitting (Hook & Needles): 1st Wed. door. Will walk through each dance 10am - 1:30pm twice before dancing it. Bring a Line Dance Class friend. POC: Naomi - 321-537- : Tues. & Thurs. 9459. For playlist go to: Beginner 9am Improver 10am linedance-titusvilleflorida.com April 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 63 One Senior Place start growing. Saves Money! Hosted by Aquatic Health SUPPORT GROUPS 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd, & Rehab. Please RSVP to Lisa Gladu-Molina at (321) Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group, Viera 321-751-6771 253-6324. Wednesday April 8th, from 2:30 – 3:30pm. The group www.oneseniorplace.com Medicaid Myths Debunked, presented by Rhodes encourages caregivers to maintain their own personal, Law, Monday April 20th, at 10am. Join Ruth C. Rhodes, physical and emotional health as well as optimal care APRIL 2020 Esq. for a free Elder Justice Seminar where you will learn for the person with dementia. For more information, the facts, myths and strategies involved in planning for contact Market Street Residence at 321-253-6321. ONE SENIOR PLACE EVENTS Medicaid eligibility for the purpose of preserving assets Caregiver Support Group, Thursday April 9th and and securing long term care. Light refreshments will be 23rd, from 10-11:30am Facilitated by VITAS Healthcare, Special Event: Wine, Women and Paint Fundraiser served. For more information, call 321-610-4542. Thursday April 30th, 2020 6 – 8 pm this support group designed for those looking for safe Presented by Courtenay Springs Village Tea & Sweets, Monday April 20th, 1 – 2:30pm. Join us harbor during the storm when faced with caring for and Aging Matters in Brevard as Anne Bonner talks about her book Florida Fever – a loved ones dealing with dementia and memory loss. Drink, eat and paint wine glasses for a good cause. passionate love story amidst politics, intrigue and mur- Share gentle conversation, care and understanding. For Great raffle prizes. der. Anne is a 5th generation Floridian. RSVP required, more information, call 321-752-2534. 100% of proceeds will go to programs run by Aging Matters. call 321-751-6771. Presented by One Senior Place and Loss, Grief & Bereavement Support Group, Limited Seating, RSVP Required, call 321-751-6771. Cape Canaveral Pen Women Group. Teas by Dragonfly Thursday April 9th and 23rd, from 10-12pm. While Botanica, Sweets by Greystone Health Network. the feelings and emotions associated with grief and Annuity & Insurance Check-Up Estate Planning Seminar, Tuesday April 21st, at loss are unique and individual to each person, one , the 1st & 4th Mon- often can find comfort from the experiences of others. days & Wednesdays, 12 – 2pm. Do you understand the 10am. Elder Law Attorney William A. Johnson, P.A. will present. For more information, call 321-253-1667. Registration is mandatory, RSVP to Martin Concepcion fees you pay in your policy? Get a 100% free, no-obliga- at 321-752-2569. Facilitated by VITAS Healthcare. tion review of your annuity and life insurance policies by Avoiding Fraud & Scams – Florida Dept. of Agricul- Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group insurance specialists from Whittaker Cooper Financial ture and Consumer Services, MAC User Group Meeting, , Tuesday April Group and Viera Insurance Professionals. For more infor- Tuesday April 21st, from 6:30 – 8pm. This month special 21st, from 1 – 3pm. Support group for pulmonary fibro- mation call 321-751-6771. speaker will be from the department of consumer sis patients and caregivers. This group meets every 3rd Tuesday for talks, special topics, snacks and friendship. Considering Cremation? Lunch & Learn Seminar services. They will discuss what to watch out for to avoid being scammed on the internet. Limited seating, RSVP For more information, contact Bonnie Halenkamp at Presented by National Cremation, Tuesday April 7th, 954-931-0459. 11 – 1pm. Learn why making cremation arrangements in to 321-751-6771. Presented by MAC Mad. advance will help your family by reducing the financial BINGO with Vascular Vein Centers , Wednesday RECURRING EVENTS & emotional burden. Join National Cremation Society April 22nd, from 1:30 – 3:30pm. FREE to play, prizes to learn about affordable options and savings, Veterans and light refreshments. Must RSVP by calling 321-751- Questions About Your Hearing? 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Lunch will Brevard Users Group (BUG Club), Monday April 6th, during this difficult time to assist with the legal aspects. be served, must RSVP to 321-751-6771. 2:00 - 3pm. The Brevard Users Group (The BUG Club) is Join us in a discussion on this matter including what AARP Driver Safety Class, Monday April 27th, a personal computer support group meeting the first documents to have in place and how to pay for long-term Monday of each month with the exception of holidays care expenses. 9-3:30pm. Designed to help individuals retain their driving competencies, this class has several key objec- and special events. This group will offer the basics of FREE Memory Testing , Tuesday April 14th, from 10 – tives that will help you achieve this goal. Cost is $20 learning Windows based computers. For info send 12pm. Merritt Island Medical Research will be offering per person or $15 for members of AARP. To register call email to [email protected]. free memory screenings the second Tuesday of each instructor Lou Castro at 321-698-2311. Meet & Greet with Courtenay Springs Village, month at One Senior Place. Please call 321-305-5015 to Every Wednesday from 9-12pm. Anna Smith will be schedule an appointment. Elder Law Concepts: What You Need to Know During the Second Half of Life, Tuesday April 28th, on hand to share information & answer your questions Medical Testing for Chronic Disease , Ask The Doctor 10 – 11:30am. Presented by the Estate Planning & about the Courtenay Springs Village lifestyle. Lunch & Learn Series, Tuesday April 14th, at 11:30am. Elder Law Centers of Brevard. This seminar will cover Book Club – Legacy Club, Thursday afternoons from VITAS Healthcare will present a monthly series of “Ask the the documents that will give you assurance that you are 2 – 3pm. Join us to read thought provoking literature Doctor” seminars. Call 321-751-6771 to reserve your seat prepared and your family knows your desires. and participate in lively discussions. Sponsored by the today, lunch will be served. Considering Cremation? Seminar Presented by Legacy Club. RSVP 321-751-6771 to reserve your seat. BINGO with Courtenay Springs Village , Tuesday National Cremation, Tuesday April 28th, 2 – 4pm. Learn April 14th, 1:30 – 3:30pm. Free to play. Prizes will be why making cremation arrangements in advance will ONE SENIOR CLUB ACTIVITIES awarded. Sponsored by Courtenay Springs Village. Limit- help your family by reducing the financial & emotional Membership $25 per year ed seating must RSVP to 321-751-6771. burden. Join National Cremation Society to learn about New members are welcome! Alternative Techniques For Pain, Thursday April 16th, affordable options and savings, Veterans Benefits, 12 – 1pm. Presented by Aquatic Health & Rehab. Aquatics, travel & relocation protection plan and more. Lunch is One Senior Club each Wednesday 9:30-2pm This Lasers, MPS, Graston Technique, Strain – Counter – Strain, provided, RSVP to 321-751-6771. active senior club meets weekly for board & card games, Massage/Manual Therapy. For more information and to Medicaid Planning Seminar, speakers, monthly birthday celebrations, and much Thursday April 30th, at more. Join the fun! RSVP call 321-253-6324. 10am. Elder Law Attorney William A. Johnson, P.A. will Tinnitus – and hearing loss, Lunch and Learn Seminar, present. For more information, call 321-253-1667. Contact information: Friday April 17th, from 11 – 1pm. This presentation PWR! Up for PD, Rock, Step, Twist & Shout, Audrey Chow-Jones, Client Relations Manager One Senior Place brought to you by Personal Hearing Solutions and Clinical Thursday April 30th, 1 – 2pm. Presented by Aquatic Education Specialist Dr. Miller Ann McInnis, AuD, CCC-A 8085 Spyglass Hill Road Health & Rehab. 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64 | www.seniorscenemag.com | April 2020 April 2020 | Senior Scene® Magazine | 65 FRANCE NUYEN’S AMAZING HOLLYWOOD JOURNEY continued from pg 14 very little communication off stage because his French was expensive.” Canadian which was really a foreign language to me.” Later in life, Nuyen earned a degree in psychology and Although she never worked on Broadway again, Nuyen worked with abused children, prisoners, and veterans. appeared in numerous films and TV shows including with “It was a tremendous enrichment Shatner again a decade later in Star Trek. of my mind and heart to help people “Playing the spoiled alien princess who were neglected by society,” she said, was a role that had authority and rage – I crediting her own early hardships for was throwing knives around the set – creating the desire to help others and quite different to other parts I had played shape the person she became. and opened up a new range of acting “I was born the day France declared emotions for me,” she explained. “I must war on Germany and that’s how I got have done a good job because I’ve met my name,” she added. “The priest in my people who think I’m really that kind of town baptized all the children born that person!” day – boys and girls – ‘France.’ My name She says she especially admired the is my precious possession that symbolizes show’s costume designer, Bill Theiss. survival and the spirit of freedom.” “He did miracles with a tiny budget making clothes out Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery of plastic table placemats,” she recalled. “He cut them into in Alabama and has written features, columns, and interviews squares and put glitter on one side so when they were clipped for over 800 newspapers and magazines. together it looked like metal. But they looked beautiful and

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