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Page 1: Lifestyles After 50 Marion/Lake/Sumter May 2013 edition

Lifestyles May 2013

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AFTER 50

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Inside this issue Unleash the Power of Age

Making Every Minute Count

Wardrobe Wake Up

Dead Men Tell Tales

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Unleash Your Hippie Power for Today’s GoodDear Readers,

Remember these?

Yes, they’re sayings from the days of hippies, those free-spirited children of the 60s. Hippies drove VW vans painted in psy-chedelic colors, wore tie-dyed clothes and smoked pot for fun. They said they would never trust anyone over 30, and they set about going against society by rejecting it. It was a decade of pursuit—for equal-ity for races and women. There were the anti-war protests, an environmental awareness movement and a longing for a simpler, earth-friendly way of life. And there was the music. From Joan Baez to Jimi Hendrix, the music of the 60s lives on. In the book Hippies A to Z, writer Skip Stone says of that music: “The songs had an impact on the consciousness of not just hippies but all society…they hit us deeply, made us think, made us dream, made us feel as one people.” Not every young person was a stoned and commune-living hippie, of course. The American dream was alive and well. It was a great time to get a low-cost education; small business loans were out there for everyone, and

an individual could make a choice to become anybody he or she chose. We experienced the power of songs and speeches and marches, of protests and plays and events like Woodstock. Whether we participated in major movements or watched from the side-lines, we watched our world change as a result of the youth of our country. Fifty years have passed. Both hip-

pies and non-hippies became mothers and fathers, teachers and scientists, soldiers and airmen, policemen and bankers. Now the society hippies said they didn’t trust supports them in their retirement.

A 1963 declaration Something else happened in

1963 that we were too young and cool to notice—May was declared Older Americans Month (originally Senior Citizens Month). Every year since then has seen a formal declaration for the month by the president and a challenge for everyone to recognize the older Americans as a part of the community. So here’s the thing. On this fi ftieth anniversary of that designator, the theme of Older Americans Month challenges you to regain the passion and power of the hippie days as you “Unleash the Power of Age!” We the older generation include some of our country’s best resources. When the kids grow up and leave us with an empty nest or when we retire and leave the workforce, we have the opportunity to unleash our intellectual property, experience and know-how to better our communities.

No protest is needed. You can march or run or use a walker. You can teach, create, grow, developor use your skills in any one of a hundred different ways. From basic telephone skills to helping construct new paths on the Appalachian Trail, you can unleash your power. If you’re still singing, fi nd a way to help others enjoy singing. If you are an environ-mentalist tree hugger at heart, engage in some “fl ower power” by planting trees. Join a group like Senior Environment Corps or the Passport In Time program in national forests. Do psychedelic col-ors still intrigue you? Consider painting houses with Habitat for Humanity or the elderly in your neighborhood. (Well, maybe not in psychedelic colors.)

The best part is that every time you volunteer you yourself continue learning, growing and broadening your own horizons. Go for it! The hippies wanted change to happen just because they said it should happen. Fifty years later we’re wiser and we know that some changes can only occur if one individual person makes a difference one day at a time. Groovy, man! Unleash your power!

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Love You, Mom—Advice From ErmaWhat would mother-

hood have been like without Erma Bombeck’s humor? Have a laugh for Mother’s Day. When your mother asks, “Do you want a piece of advice?” it’s a mere formality. It doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no. You’re going to get it anyway. – Erma Bombeck

All of us have moments in our lives that test our courage. Taking children into a house with white carpet is one of them. – Erma Bombeck

Everyone is guilty at one time or another of throwing out questions that beg to be ignored, but mothers seem to have a market on the supply. “Do you want a spanking or do you want to go to bed?” “Don’t you want to save some of the pizza for your brother?” “Wasn’t there any change?” – Erma Bombeck

Have you any idea how many children it takes to turn off one light in the kitchen? Three. It takes one to say, “What light?” and two more to say, “I didn’t turn it on.” – Erma Bombeck

I remember buying a set of black plastic dishes once, after I saw an ad on television where they

actually put a blowtorch to them and they emerged unscathed. Exactly one week after I bought them, one of the kids brought a dinner plate to me with a large crack in it. When I asked what happened to it, he said it hit a tree. I don’t want to talk about it. – Erma Bombeck

Kids have little computer bodies with disks that store information. They remember who had to do the dishes the last time you had spaghetti, who

lost the knob off the TV set six years ago, who got punished for teasing the dog when he wasn’t teasing the dog and who had to wear girls boots the last time it snowed. – Erma Bombeck

Mothers have to remember what food each child likes or dislikes, which one is allergic to penicillin and hamster fur, who gets carsick and who isn’t kidding when he stands outside the bathroom door and tells you what’s going to happen if he doesn’t get in right away. It’s tough. If they all have the same hair color they tend to run together. – Erma Bombeck

My theory on housework is, if the item doesn’t multiply, smell, catch on fire or block the refrigerator door, let it be. No one cares. Why should you? – Erma Bombeck

The age of your children is a key factor in how quickly you are served in a restaurant. We once had a waiter in who said,

“Could I get you your check?” and we answered, “How about the menu first?” – Erma Bombeck

When mothers talk about the depression of the empty nest, they’re not mourning the passing of all those wet towels on the floor, or the music that numbs your teeth, or even the bottle of capless shampoo dribbling down the shower drain. They’re upset because they’ve gone from supervisor of a child’s life to a spectator. It’s like being the vice president of the United States. – Erma Bombeck

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Veterans Memorial Park—Never ForgottenBY TRACIE SCHMIDT

“The Korean War is called the ‘Forgotten War’ because

nobody ever heard about it —it was never in the newspapers. You’d come home and they’d say, where’ve you been?” said Veteran Donald Van Beck. Van Beck served in WWII and the Korean War and is a member of Korean War Veterans Chapter 169 and the American Legion, among other organi-zations. It was a fellow vet that suggest-ed establishing a memorial to keep the sacrifices of other soldiers from being forgotten, but when the original project director fell ill, the task fell to Van Beck. The retired soldier was up to the task, despite challenges along the way. “I wore out about four pairs of pants at the knees, down begging for mon-ey,” he laughed. But he found a lot of support from businesses and veterans organizations in the community, as well as from some unexpected places. “One little old lady came and said,

‘I’d like to donate to the memorial,’ and handed me a check for $5,000.” The American flag and flagpole were donated by a young Eagle scout who raised all of the money to buy them in two months. Laborers offered their services pro bono during construction. This collaborative effort resulted in the completion of the 2800 square foot granite Veterans Memorial at Fountain Park last May. Its walls have room for approximately 30,000 names, of which only 8200 are currently taken. A touch screen computer helps visitors easily locate a name on a wall or brick. I asked Van Beck if he knew anyone on the wall. “Oh yeah, quite a few,” he said. He told me that there were

a hundred thousand veterans in Lake, Marion and Sumter counties, and that the memorial was as much a service to the living veterans as it is to those who fell. “Fellow vets come to our office just to talk because they don’t have anybody to talk to, and we’re good listeners,” he said. Education also motivates Van Beck and others who established the memorial. A lectern at the site is used

to give lessons to students on field trips, and on the front of it are stories of three local Medal of Honor winners: Capt. Albert Wright of Eustis, Pvt. Robert M. McTureous, Jr. of Altoona and S/Sgt. Hammett L. Bowen of Ocala. I asked him why memorials like this are so important. “I think because it’s a reminder to peo-ple of what has transpired,” he replied,

and pointed to a panel of black marble in the center of the memorial. “This lists all the wars and how many were killed in action, wounded in action and how many served.” The total who gave their lives came to around 1,200,000. It can be easy to lose oneself in the numbers, but for most visitors, a single name has the most impact. “Once, this guy came up to me and said ‘I can’t find my father.’ So I called our office and gave him the informa-tion. His dad’s name was right here on this side, and he knelt down on the brick and started crying. And I thought to myself, you know, that made it all worthwhile,” Van Beck reflected. If you would like to honor a veteran who joined the service locally, you can preserve their name on the wall for $35 or dedicate a brick for $60. Donations and volunteers are always welcome. Info: 352-314-2100 or lakeveterans.com. The memorial is located in Fountain Park, on Meadows St. in Leesburg.

Donald Van Beck at the Veterans Memorial Park.

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JAZZ ON THEVINEYARD GREEN

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Through 19 Theatre produc-tion of “Deathtrap—A Thriller

in Two Acts.” Melon Patch The-atre, Leesburg. 352-787-3013.

4 and 5 Jazz on the Vineyard Green. May 4 from 10 am to 5 pm, May

5 from 11 am to 5 pm. Wine, food and live music. $2 admission. Lakeridge Winery, Clermont. 352-394-8627.

5 SunLove Spring Equinox Festival. 10 am to 4 pm. Holistic health,

family activities, music, demonstra-tions, vendors and more. Vitruvian Health Center, Eustis. 352-255-1969.

10 First Annual Taste of Lady Lake. 4 p.m. Food vendors

and restaurants will be serving up their dishes while local Jazz musician Bobby Blackman performs. Log Cab-in Park, Lady Lake. 352-430-0451.

10 Entertainment Series. 7 p.m. Barbershop Extravaganza.

The 2013 District Contest quarter finalists will perform. Tickets: $13 and $15. Church on the Square, The Villages, Lady Lake. 352-753-3229.

10 E-Reader Clinic. Learn how to use an e-reader to enjoy

the library’s E-book collection. Free. 10 am at Leesburg Public Library, 100 E. Main St., Leesburg. Info: call Alicisa Nelson at 352-728-9790 or email [email protected].

11 “The World Has Talent” Show, a 55+ talent show. Tickets: $10

to $12. 7 pm at Circle Square Cul-tural Center, Ocala. 352-854-3670.

12 Guitars and Cars Swap Meet and Show. 8 am to 3 pm.

Features door prizes, awards, vendors and more. Cost: $2. Renningers Twin Markets, Mount Dora. 352-383-8393.

15 Spring Wildflowers Scenic Hike. 9 to 11 am. Free admis-

sion. PEAR Park Wildlife Conserva-tion Area, Leesburg. 352-253-4950.

16 The Food Truck Bazaar. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Alexander Street

will be lined with 10 to 15 trucks with

wide variety of food styles. Down-town Mount Dora. 352-383-2165.

18 Villages Car Cruise In. 4 to 9 pm. Live entertainment, vin-

tage and classic cars plus much more. Spanish Springs Town Square, The Villages, Lady Lake. 352-753-3229.

18 Garden Fair, Auro Com-munity Garden, 4095 Broad

St., Brooksville. Taste of the gar-den, raffles and prizes, guided tours, garden and sustainable living chats with resident experts, veggie planting activities. 9 am. Info: 352-238-9091.

18 Nature Fest. 10 am to 2 pm This nature themed event

will include guided walks, activities, demonstrations and more. Guided birding and photography walks require pre-registration. Admission: $5 per car (up to 8 people). Lake Louisa State Park, Clermont. For more informa-tion or to register, call 352-394-3969.

19 “The Fort King Site” archaeolo-gy presentation by Gary Ellis. 2

pm at Green Clover Hall, next door to the Museum of History and Archaeol-ogy, 307 SE 26th Terrace, Ocala. Free. Social time follows. 352-236-5245.

23 Doo Wop N’ Rock Summer Series. Two shows at 5 and

9 pm. Doors open at 3:30 and 7:30 pm. Vito Picone & The Elegants will perform their hits including their #1 single “Little Star.” Tickets: $29 to $49. Katie Belle’s, The Vil-lages, Lady Lake. 352-750-9444.

24 Relay For Life of Lady Lake & Fruitland Park, walk to benefit

cancer patients. 6 pm at Rolling Acres Sports Complex, 450 Rolling Acres Rd., Lady Lake. Register at relayforlife.org/ladylakefl or call 352-326-9599.

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Alzheimer’s VS The Bucket List—Making Every Minute CountBY TRACIE SCHMIDT

If someone told you that you only had about 10 years left to enjoy

life to its fullest, what would you do? Patti Kuhn, a retired teacher and nurse, knew she was at risk for Alzheimer’s disease; both her mother and grandmother had it. She went in for testing at NYU to be sure. “I’m in seven research studies,” she said. “The fi rst study I was in deter-mined that I have the gene for Al-zheimer’s. I also found out that parts of my brain are unable to effi ciently metabolize the glucose it needs to run. There are other things in my body that indicate I will probably have Alzheimer’s in fi ve to ten more years,” she told me. Given that diagnosis at the age of 60, Kuhn decided to set out and learn and do everything that she always wanted to do with what time she had remaining to her. Where to begin? Dancing, she said.

The Bucket List Kuhn spends winter in Palmetto and summer in Pennsylvania. She started with swing dancing lessons and joined a local team up north. Kuhn impressed her teammates so much that she was asked to perform for Senior America as a contestant for Ms. Senior Pennsylvania. “I wasn’t allowed to have a live partner, so I made a dummy,” she said, hoisting a manikin in a WWII uniform, hat and shades next to her. “He’s named Sam, after his Uncle Sam, and I performed and won Ms. Senior Pennsyl-vania dancing to the song “Bugle Boy.” She went on to the Senior America competition from there and eventually became involved in the organization, per-forming for senior events, nursing homes, retirement centers and hospitals, “just encouraging people to get up and move, and enjoy life and keep learning,” she said. The most rewarding part of her jour-ney, Kuhn mentioned, is the people

she meets. At the VA hospitals she visits, Sam in his uniform often brings back strong memories. “We meet wonderful, wonderful people with stories,” Kuhn said. “When we danced, a lady called me over and told me the whole story of her husband who served and had Agent Orange and died. So I dedicated that one song to her husband Richard. I cry a lot, just because people’s lives touch me.” But even Sam could only keep up for so long; Kuhn needed a true partner. She found one in Jerry Hottinger, a retired statistician and mathematician. “I met Jerry fi ve years ago on a dance team. He’s a ballroom dancer and didn’t really know swing, so I taught him swing and he taught me ballroom. Now we’re partners in the dance of life,” Kuhn said. It was only the beginning for the two of them. Hottinger shared Kuhn’s passion for trying new things, and it soon took them beyond dancing into volunteering with the IRS, preparing taxes for senior citizens and low-income residents. She got a real estate license, motorcycle license and pilot’s license at age 60 and fl ies a Robinson 44 helicopter for the coastguard on search and rescue and observation missions. Hottinger is learning boat crew duties as well. When they’re not volunteering, you can fi nd them checking other things off the list: skiing, golfi ng, kayaking, entering the Senior Games,

playing the drums or traveling the country in their RV. They even decided to learn Spanish, and joined a Spanish church in Palmetto and back up north so they would have some way to practice. They soon made fast friends.

“At both Span-ish churches they don’t speak any English. We went in know-ing only ‘Si’ and ‘No,’ but we persisted with that and even though we get a

lot of things confused, we have a good time with them and they have a good time laughing at us,” Kuhn smiled.

On The Road With Patti “Jerry went to work for 35 years, 8 to 5, and all of a sudden I come along and his life turned upside down,” Kuhn said about her partner. I asked Jerry Hottinger why he decided to take on all of these activities as well. “We met at a turning point in our lives,” he replied. “Basically, we both wanted to do things we didn’t do earlier in life now, while we are physi-cally and mentally fi t. What we do is usually something new and challeng-ing. Our only regrets are if we don’t do something we could have done.” I asked him how he felt when he learned that Patti was at risk for Alzheimers, and if he was prepared for how it may change their life. “When she told me very early on, I knew I wanted to be there for her and help as best I could if it did indeed

happen,” he said. “At this time, it is hard to believe that it will happen. But if it does, I think it will be much later in life. To be prepared, I try to learn from her and others (including staff at NYU and researchers) coping with the dis-ease and to be as prepared as possible.” There are two things about Patti that he believes will never change, no matter what: her determina-tion and adventurousness.

Fighting Alzheimer’s Not only are Kuhn and Hottinger doing all of this for the fun of it, but studies suggest that the onset of Al-zheimer’s may be slowed or prevented by regular physical and mental activity. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, in the study of 800 men and women aged 75 and older, those who were more physically active, more mentally active or more socially engaged had a lower risk for develop-ing dementia. And those who com-bined these activities did even better. Physical exercise, even a limited amount of light exercise like walk-ing, gardening or doing yoga for 30 minutes a day, helps blood fl ow to the brain and wards off Alzheimer’s risk factors like heart attacks, strokes and diabetes. And keeping the brain active through enriching activities and social experiences helps create new mental pathways, generate new brain cells and strengthen old connections. So the future is not necessarily set in stone for Patti Kuhn, and while she has taken on more activities than most people would attempt at once, she shows no sign of slowing down. “You know, a lot of people think that I’m crazy for doing all of this, and that’s okay because I’m old, I don’t really care what other people think.” she laughs. “I’m doing it for myself. Knowing that I have the gene and I have maybe fi ve or ten more years, that does make a difference. But time is short for everyone; we never know how short our time is.” Her next great adventure: becoming a magician’s assistant. Keep an eye out for Patti, Jerry and Sam—you never know where they’ll turn up next.

Patti Kuhn, “Sam” and Jerry Hottinger.

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Kuhn in Las Vegas at the 2006 Senior America Pageant

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Wardrobe Wakeup—My Clothes and I: We Just Don’t Get Along AnymoreBY EVELYN MACKEY

Boomers and seniors know the romance is over when the clothes

that made them feel confident, success-ful and put together years ago no longer work. Bodies evolved into new shapes but wardrobes haven’t, according to Lois Joy Johnson, fashion editor and author of the book Wardrobe Wakeup. Johnson has worked more than 20 years re-defining how women dress after 40. She wants women to have more style and flatter from their same old clothes through updating and restoring “lazy” clothes.

At this age, says Johnson, “When it comes to clothes, our relationship is emotional. We used to dress to fit in, stand out or move up. Now we dress only for ourselves…at least that’s our line and we’re sticking to it.”

She says bodies change, sag and shift even if weight goes up, down or stays the same. What to do about the clothes for such a body? Here are some tips:

1. Edit. Anything beyond rejuvenation goes out. If it’s frayed, pilled, stiff, too mini, too clingy, way too big, too saggy or small—out! Then organize by color. After color, group and organize by fabric texture, tailored or not, print or floral, solids, etc. Once completed,

layering and accessorizing will be easy. Hang or shelve like items by color (cluster jackets, tops, pants, etc.)2. Wear one color head to toe.“Big-time designers like Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan and Georgio Ar-mani often use the one-color strategy in their collections,” notes Johnson. An exact match gives you the slimmest look, but don’t drive yourself mad; just stay in the same color group for a sleeker line.3. Wear black with navy like fashion editors do,

pairing them by color intensity (same degree of darkness or brightness, etc. Black with navy, charcoal or brown with burgundy are examples). Do the same with light colors, say white with sand or rose with coral.4. A longer neck and legs are game changers. Use skin-tone flats or

pumps on the bottom and necklines that dip below your collarbones. John-son cautions that if you go too low and reveal cleavage it can sabotage the whole mission. Unbuttoned shirts form a good V-neck, for example.5. A nip and a tuck freshens everything.Tailoring tricks include getting rid of shoulder pads and raising shoulder lines. Nip waists for a thinner look on straight-cut jackets, etc. Pants are tough, says Johnson. New styles with improved proportioning and design details solve a lot of issues. Ditch the old ones for best fit possible.6. Layer clothes like a stylist for an updated look, but beware creating a sloppy, frumpy look. Learn to let go of the old-time perfection that came with shirts buttoned up to the neck and cleanly tucked in at the waist. That look dates you! Johnson is the author of “Wardrobe Wakeup: Your Guide to Looking Fabulous at Any Age.”

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style is your choice.”

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Television star Lorianne Crook has seen a lot during her

days of hosting the long-running talk show Crook & Chase. But nothing quite like what’s in store for her when she sets sail on the Country Music Cruise next January. “Vacationing on a spectacular cruise, popping in and out of Caribbean islands, well, that’s the trip of a life-time as it is,” she marvels, “but then to stroll down the deck and walk into concerts by Kenny Rogers or Vince Gill, Jo Dee Messina or Larry Gat-lin—that’s heaven, absolute heaven for a country music fan like me.” Crook will wear two hats (cowboy, of course) during the Country Music Cruise; one as a fan and another as host of the voyage. “I absolutely love hosting television and radio shows. When I was asked to be a part of the cruise, I thought it was a wonderful and really special opportunity to connect with people who may have seen my show throughout the years and really hang out with them in a whole new way I’ve never thought possible,” she explains. “And it is first class all the way—the stars, the food, the islands we are going to,” she adds. “January can’t get here soon enough!” The Country Music Cruise will set sail on January 19 on the breathtaking Holland America Eurodam and travel through the Caribbean with a group of superstars so big, they share an astounding 350 hit singles between them and nearly 90 #1 hits, too. Imagine seeing shows by Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Patty Loveless, Jo Dee Messina, Ronnie Milsap, and Restless Heart all within the span of a week, enjoying music that hundreds of millions of fans across the world have loved as these incredible artists

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• Immortality is not reality. Nearly all of us live our lives as if we are immortal. Procrastination is one of the key traits that every human shares, especially when it comes to preparing for the end of life. We somehow believe that death is going to happen to someone else. At least 5 of 10 of adults who have family do not have a will. Without a will, the state will decide everything. That can have tragic consequences.

• Talking about death can lift away the curtain of fear. Talking about death can allow us to prepare ourselves and our family for what we all know is inevitable. A living will is a vital document that every hospital will ask about upon patient admission. A durable power of attorney for healthcare allows you to appoint someone to speak on your behalf if you are no longer capable of doing so.

Appointing an executor, writing a final letter of gratitude, preparing and planning your own funeral or memorial service can take away much of the uncertainty surrounding serious illness and death. There is even medical evidence that understanding, discussing and accepting hospice and palliative care can extend your life. Harper says in her interview, “It feels awfully good to be open and honest, face it and see what you can do.”

• Optimism is a gift we give ourselves and those around us. Even in the midst of the sadness of a terminal and incurable brain disease, Valerie Harper remains hopeful and

optimistic. “I am more than hopeful,” she says. “I have an intention to live each moment fully.” She had a choice to ei-ther sit at home in a dark room, buried in grief, or to step out, face what was coming and do so with grace, dignity. The choice she made sends a power-ful message to all of us.

• Living each day as fully as possible makes it possible to face even difficult days. Her form of cancer is a rare disease attacking the fluid-filled membrane around her brain and is being treated with chemotherapy. Even so, she is planning to appear on an upcoming episode of a series,” Hot in Cleveland,” that will unite many cast members from the “Mary Tyler more Show.” “I’m alive. I’m feeling good. I’m trying to live every moment as much as I can.” It’s an attitude we would expect from someone as filled with life as “Rhoda.” Just knowing what Valerie Harper knows can make a difference both now and tomorrow for you and for your family. Stan Craig is author of “ForeTalk: 7 Critical Conversations for Living in the Season of Now.”

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Notable Deaths Using The New York Times obituaries as a cultural barometer, he analyzed 100 years of obits from 1900 – 2000, working from the newspaper’s “notable deaths” section. Nolan expected his theory to hold true, but what he didn’t expect to find was just how strong the evidence would be. “Most striking are the simultaneous increases in celebrity obituaries and de-clines in religious obituaries. They docu-ment the increasing secularization and hedonism of American culture at a time when personal income was rising and public concern was shifting away from the basic issues of survival,” Nolan said. “The magnitude of these trends is seismic. While the Greeks may have looked to their gods for guidance and entertainment, we’ve turned increasingly to our celebri-ties – entertainers and athletes.”

The results showed that obituaries of entertainers and athletes steadily rose in rank across the 20th century, moving from seventh in 1900, to first in 1975 and 2000, at which point they accounted for 28 percent of obits. Religious obits in 1900? 4th in rank. In 2000? not even one among the No-table Deaths. A similar pattern was seen among manufacturing and industry-related obits, and business/finance obits “halved over the century,” he said.

Why the differences? We live in a time of surplus, of producing more than what is needed to keep people clothed, fed and housed. Nolan said, “Surplus creates options. A person who once made $5 beyond their basic needs for food and shelter had to decide whether to save it or buy some-thing. A person who makes more than $100 after paying their bills has more options. That’s when thinking shifts from survival to how to spend one’s time, including leisure activities. The economy has generated this potential.” It’s easier to lazily cater to our pas-sions, pace and appetites with plenty of money. Nolan said, “Obesity wasn’t a major problem 100 or 200 years ago when people struggled to get enough food. Now we’re banning 16-ounce sodas and cutting down fast-food in school cafeterias.” Newswise

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“In the past, retirement was a desti-nation,” Dorian Mintzer, a thera-

pist and board-certified retirement transi-tion coach based in Boston, told USA Today. “You had your retirement party and bought your condo in Florida. Now it’s a process. It’s a journey that can be daunting but can be very exciting, too.” Many boomers will have to reinvent their lives, and they may have given the matter little thought, the January article noted. It further describes Mintzer and others like him as being in a new category of specialists. They are retirement coaches who aid in setting goals and making plans. Another group—certified senior advisors—find the most appropriate senior housing complex or guide healthcare decisions.

“What are you going to do when you retire?” someone may ask a 60-year-old. The funny answer is “Whatever I want to whenever I want to do it.” That may be easier than it sounds, especially for dual ca-reer couples who may have different ideas of when and how to be retired, the USA Today article pointed out. A financial planner may be valuable in helping decide aspects of retire-ment by taking a good look at your finances and setting boundaries on future spending ability. Some ques-tions he or she won’t be able to help you answer might be the following: 1. What are your goals for your retirement years? Do you know what you want to be able to say you’ve accomplished in the 20 or 30 or more years left in your life?2. How will you define your life week by week, month by month, year by year without the job descriptions you’ve lived with?

3. What new opportuni-ties do you look forward to with the added time? Travel? Adventure? Mentoring? Volunteering?4. What skills do you have to make the future happen the way you see it? It’s easy to be pulled in many directions by the whims of family and friends who now see you with time that could be spent with them. It is often very difficult to set your own schedule and define your own retirement. Do you need a retirement or life coach? AARP figures show that one of the more than 76 million boomers turns 50 every 7.5 seconds. Every coming year, over 4 million men and women will join the ranks of the 50-plus age group. People turning 50 today have half of their adult lives ahead of them, according to William Novelli of AARP.

Goal-oriented boomers are known for consumption and may be wiser about what money does and doesn’t provide. But they may need a coach to help them decide how to use that knowledge. They’ve

found a gap between where they are in their current lives and where they would like to be. A coach may help them expand their thinking, clarify goals and hold them accountable for working to achieve their vision. Following dreams requires plan-ning. Without proper planning and commitment (and maybe coaching), a retiree who had dreams of taking on worthy projects or pursuing an education might wake up at age 75 and look back at the jumble of the prior 15 years spent doing whatever someone else suggested and feel the years have amounted to very little compared to the possibilities he or she imagined.

New Specialists on Hand for Boomer Retirement

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BY FRED CICETTI

Q. I have arthritis in my knee. I’m thinking about trying

acupuncture, but my friends think I’m nuts. What do you think?

Several recent studies show osteo-arthritis symptoms can be relieved

with acupuncture. One Scandinavian study reported that 25 percent of patients canceled their plans for knee surgery after acupuncture. About 15 million Americans have tried this needle therapy. The World Health Organization recommends it for more than 40 conditions as diverse as asthma and nausea from chemother-apy. The Food and Drug Administration regulates acupuncture needles. So, no, I don’t think you’re nuts. By the 3rd century B.C., the Chinese had docu-mented a medical system that is based on qi (pro-nounced “chee”), a con-cept of vital energy that is believed to flow throughout the body. Qi is said to regulate a person’s phys-ical, spiritual, emotional and mental balance. Advocates of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), say qi is affected by yin (negative energy) and yang (positive energy). When the flow of qi is disrupted and yin and yang are unbalanced, the condition leads to pain and disease, according to TCM. Treatments that are integral to this ancient system are herbal and nutritional therapy, restorative physical exercises, meditation, acupuncture and remedial massage. To correct the flow of qi, acupunc-ture uses superfine metal needles inserted into the skin at more than 2,000 “acupoints” along pathways known as “meridians.” It is believed that there are 12 main meridians and 8 secondary meridians. The points can also be stimulated with heated herbs, magnets, mild electrical

current, manual pressure, low-frequency lasers or even bee stings. Most acupuncture patients feel little or no pain as the needles are inserted. Some people are energized by treatment, while others feel relaxed. Improper needle place-ment, movement of the patient, or a defect in the needle can cause soreness and pain during treatment. Relatively few complications from acupuncture have been reported to the FDA. However, inadequate sterilization of needles and improper

administration have led to complications. When done improperly, acupuncture can cause serious problems such as infections and punctured organs. Western scientists don’t know how acupuncture works. However, studies show that stimulating acupoints causes multiple biologic responses. For example, this stimulation can prompt the release of the

body’s natural pain-killing endorphins. If you are interested in acupuncture, ask your doctor about it. Healthcare practitioners can be a resource for referrals to acupuncturists. More medical doctors, including neurologists, anesthesiologists, and specialists in physical medicine, are becoming trained in acupuncture. About 10,000 acupuncturists practice in the United States. Most are state-regulated. About 4,000 doctors have completed a recognized acupuncture training program. Look for an acupuncture practitioner who is licensed and credentialed. And, check with your insurer before you start treatment to see whether acupunc-ture will be covered for your condition. If you would like to read more columns, you can order a copy of “How To Be A Healthy Geezer” at www.healthygeezer.com. All Rights Reserved © 2013 by Fred Cicetti.

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Fifty years ago David

Leong was struggling for Springfield, Missouri, locals to accept foods from his homeland in China. He created cashew chicken to serve at his Leong’s Tea House and within a few years “Springfield-Style Cashew Chicken” appearedon menus coast to coast. To make his Cashew Chicken, Laong took fried chicken chunks and covered them with Chinese oyster sauce, cashews and chopped green onion. Here are two versions of the classic that use healthier chicken breast rather than the classic fried chicken:

Cashew Chicken1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless

chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes1 Tbsp cornstarchSalt and pepper2 Tbsp vegetable oil6 cloves garlic, minced8 scallions, white and green parts sep-

arated, each cut into 1-inch pieces2 Tbsp rice vinegar3 Tbsp hoisin sauce3/ 4 cup raw cashews (4 ounces), toastedWhite rice, cooked

Toss chicken with corn-starch until chicken is coated; season with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet,heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium heat. Cook half the chicken, tossing often, until browned, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add remaining oil and chicken to skillet along with the garlic and white parts

of scallions. Cook, tossing often, until chicken is browned, about 3 minutes. Return first batch of chicken to pan. Add vinegar; cook until evaporated, about 30 seconds. Add hoisin sauce and 1/4 cup water; cook, tossing, until chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in scallion greens and cashews. Serve imme-diately over white rice, if desired. (Hoisin sauce is used both at the table and as a seasoning in cooking.)

Cashew Chicken SaladCooked chicken strips 1 (12-ounce) container cole slaw 1 (8.5-ounce) can mandarin

oranges in light syrup, drained1/3 cup cashews, chopped1 Tbsp olive oil, optional Slice chicken strips diagonally. In a bowl, toss together all ingre-dients. Reserve some cashews for garnish and serve.(Food Network’s Semi-Homemade Cooking)

Chef David Leong and his son Chef Wing Yee.

Photo: Springfield Visitors Bureau.

Wine And Blues FestivalOn May 17, 18 and 19. Mount

Dora will be hosting its 5th annual Blues and Wine Festival at different venues. For tickets, times and more info, visit mdbwf.com.

17 Enjoy a series of concerts in Elizabeth Evans Park featur-

ing the Blues Brothers Revisited Show, Charlie Morris, Nightly Blues Band and Miss Jacqueline “Queenie” Jones.

18 At Maggie’s Attic and Lakeside Inn, enjoy a

wine stroll and tasting as well as a free concert featuring Mt. Dora native David Oliver Willis and Franc Robert & The Boxcar Tourists.

19 Drop by for barbeque and blues with Bobby Blackmon and

Little Jake and the Soul Searchers.

Spring Concerts9 “Fire and Rain,” The James Taylor

Tribute Experience. 5 and 8 pm Savannah Center, The Villages, Lady Lake. Tickets and info: 352-753-3229.

12 Marion Civic Chorale Concert: “Give My Regards to Broad-

way.” Hits from Broadway musicals including “A Sentimental Journey Through the 40’s,” medleys from “Les

Miserables,” “My Fair Lady” and “The Phantom of the Opera.” 3 pm at Countryside Presbyterian Church, Ocala. Details at 352-537-8833.

15 The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra presents “A Verdi

Celebration.” 7 pm at Church on the Square, The Villages, Lady Lake. Tickets and info: 352-753-3229.

Memorial Day Events25 and 26 “America and Music:

A Tribute to Our Veterans and Troops.” May 25 at 7 p.m. and May 26 at 3 pm. Cost: $19. Mount Dora Community Building. For more info, call 352-383-2165.

27 Memorial Day Ceremony. 10 am. Ocala-Marion County

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