FREE ENGLISH / ESPAÑOL RITA MORENO IN TE RV IE W Healthcare- Making The Right Choice! 55+ Advice! Wellness. Health. Beauty. La Enfermedad No Impide La Salud VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 1 KipR55Plus_Layout 1 4/30/10 11:21 AM Page 1 In today’s unpredictable game of real estate, you need the right realtor to help you make your winning move. Kip Reynolds has over 3 years experience as a short sale expert with a 98% success rate! Globally Connected. Locally Respected. An ocean apart from all others in world-class Residential & Commercial Real Estate services. Kip Reynolds, Realtor | 954.854.3048 [email protected] | www.KipReynolds.com 2 55+ MAGAZINE / 2010 Peace of mind is having someone you can count on. You can always count on Walgreens for pharmacy services that can help you stay healthy and make your life easier. Easy-Open Prescription Caps Great for people with arthritis or anyone who has trouble opening small caps. 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For the Walgreens nearest you, call 1-800-WALGREENS (1-800-925-4733) or visit Walgreens.com/fi ndastore. 10FR0032_55Magazine_Eng.indd 1 5/6/10 4:06:25 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS 2010 • VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER ..5 CARTA Del Editor ..................6 55+ BEAUTY ADVICE ............. 11 55+ ConsejOS de BellezA .. 12 MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE ..28 HACIENDO LA ELECCIÓN CORRECTA ............................30 INTERVIEW with ENTREVISTA A RITA MORENO .......................33 RITA MORENO .......................36 DON’T LET SICKNESS STOP YOU LA enfermedad FROM LIVING! .......................43 NO impide la salud ............44 55+ HEALTH ADVICE .............45 55+ CONSEjOS DE SALUD .....46 55+ crossword puzzle .....67 55+ jUEGO DEL PALABRAS ...64 RESOURCE GUIDE ................. 15 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY GUIDE .....................50 HOSPITAL & HOSPICE GUIDE ..40 Publisher HUMBERTO FORTUNA Contact us at: [email protected] 954.967.6191 Editor for advertising information CINDY VAN DUSEN [email protected] 2699 STIRLING ROAD. SUITE C107 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33312 Marketing/PR Director DAVID RANOFSKY [email protected] © 2010 55+ MAGAZINE. All rights reserved. Contributors Lazz Masson-Rodriguez Toni Marsceille PHD As many as 13% of all Baby Boomers are part of a Monica Fortuna minority group. 55+ magazine will be sensitive to the needs of all people ie.; race, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and national origins. Design Team S.MARK GRAPHICS The contents of this book may not be reproduced either in whole or in part without consent of the publisher. Every effort has been made to include Design Contributor accurate data, however, the publisher cannot be held liable for material Ryan Sirois content or errors. The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the authors of all articles do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of 55+ Magazine or the official policies of 55+ Magazine. Account Executive Content published herein is submitted by colleagues and advertisers with MR. Garcia the sole purpose to educate seniors and their families about aging issues, [email protected] and to help make informed decisions about preserving quality of life. 4 55+ MAGAZINE / 2010 TM A LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER Having been a specialist in geriatrics for over fifteen years, I realize that a magazine is needed to address the lifestyles of people over 55 and those who provide care to them. Our aging population is reshaping what it means to mature and grow older. Compared to our parents, we are healthier, better educated and living well into our 80s and beyond! 55+ Magazine is sure to become the source for those fifty-five and over! As you read through our premier issue you will become familiar with many essential features: healthcare articles, lifestyle columns and the most comprehensive resource guide to be published in Florida! Our magazine is locally owned and operated. We understand the needs of the community because we live here. South Florida is our home; we are committed to servicing our diverse community. It is our intent to be an all inclusive magazine; 13% of the population is a member of a minority group – we will be sensitive to the needs of all of our readers! I know that 55+ Magazine will become a vital part of the South Florida community. Please feel free to share your thoughts with us via Facebook or Twitter. On behalf of the entire 55+ team, we look forward to enhancing your quality of life through these pages! Sincerely, [email protected] VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 5 TM CARTA Del Editor Siendo especialista en geriatría por quince años me he dado cuenta de que una revista que trate los estilos de vida de las personas de 55 años y más, y de aquellos que proveen asistencia a los mismos, era necesaria. La vejez se fue transformando lo que significa que fue madurando. Comparados con nuestros padres, somos más salu- dables y educados para tener una buena calidad de vida y llegar mejor a nuestros 80s y más, por qué no. ¡55+ se convertirá seguramente en el mejor recurso para las personas de más de 55! En esta primer entrega Usted se irá familiarizando con artículos que tratan temas de salud, estilos de vida y la más amplia guía de servicios que jamás haya sido publicada en el Estado de La Florida! Nuestra revista es manejada localmente. Conocemos las necesi- dades de la comunidad porque vivimos aquí. El Sur de La Florida es nuestra casa y estamos comprometidos a servir a nuestra diversa comunidad. Intentamos ser una revista “all inclusive”, el 13 % de la población pertenece a un grupo minoritario- ¡Nosotros tenemos en cuenta las necesidades de todos nuestros lectores! Sé que 55+ Magazine será una parte vital de la Comunidad. Por favor , siéntase libre de compartir sus opiniones con nosotros a través de Facebook o Twitter. ¡Es el deseo de todo nuestro equipo poder enaltecer su calidad de vida a través de estas páginas! Atentamente, [email protected] 6 55+ MAGAZINE / 2010 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 7 ServiceS: Southwest Florida (239) 461-9009 • Skilled Nursing Home Care State License #HHA299991873 • Physical Therapy Raising the Standards of Home Health Care • Occupational Therapy • Speech Therapy We are now CH P accredited • Home Health Aide (Community Health Accreditation Program) • Medical Social Worker Comprehensive Home Care is pleased to announce that • Dietician we are now a CHAP accredited home health provider. In Specialty addition to being recognized by our industry group as one programS: of the top 500 agencies in the country, CHAP accreditation • In-Home further demonstrates our commitment to clinical excellence. 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For advertising information please call 954-632-6254 8 55+ MAGAZINE / 2010 Tranquilidad es tener a alguien con quien puede contar Usted siempre puede contar con Walgreens para tener acceso a servicios que pueden ayudarlo a permanecer saludable y hacer que su vida sea más fácil. Tapa abre fácil para envases de medicamentos Ideal para personas con artritis o cualquier persona que tenga problemas abriendo tapas pequeñas. Instrucciones de medicamentos en letra grande No hay necesidad de esforzarse en leer las instrucciones, sólo pídalas en letra grande. Suministros de medicamentos para 90 días Usted puede ahorrar tiempo y dinero con suministros de medicamentos para 90 días. Consúltenos para más detalles. Resurtido automático de recetas Tenga la seguridad de saber que nunca se quedará sin sus medicamentos porque nosotros se los resurtiremos automáticamente. Equipo y materiales médicos para el hogar Somos su fuente para andadores, materiales de seguridad en el hogar, sillas de ruedas y mucho más. Para encontrar la farmacia Walgreens más cercana, llame al 1-800-WALGREENS (1-800-925-4733) o visite Walgreens.com/fi ndastore. 10FR0032_55Magazine_SP.indd 1 5/6/10 4:06:45 PM 10 55+ MAGAZINE / 2010 TM Beauty ADVICE: Looking Great at Any Age! By Lazz MaSSón ROdRIgUEz Make-up extraordinaire, Lazz Massón Dear Lazz, Rodriguez, is the man responsible for As I age, I am starting the look of numerous diverse talents to notice that the more involved in the entertainment industry and make-up foundation I put Univision. Living in Miami, Lazz has been on to cover my wrinkles, influenced by the diverse mix of cultures the more it goes into the crevices and in that city…its distinct flavors and sounds. makes me look more wrinkled. Is there a Miami is where he has cultivated his talent. product that will not do this? Or should I 55+ Magazine is fortunate to have Lazz not use a foundation anymore? giving our readership beauty advice: Joanne in Boca Raton Dear Lazz, Hello Joanne. Find a make-up primer, I am a 70 year old woman with gray especially made for mature skin.