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Dear Readers,

In July the last Harry Potter movie broke all

records for ticket sales. What do you think a DVD of this last Harry Potter movie might be worth in 50 years? One million dollars? Two million dollars? A generation is witnessing the end of a phenomenon—Harry Potter books and movies. It might be compared to what a generation felt in August 1977 when Elvis died. He had created a new pop culture standard just as J.K. Rowling’s books have done. I wasn’t an Elvis fan, and I’m not a Harry Potter reader or viewer, but I think I understand the impact of both events. A 17-year-old girl who will be a senior this fall said the release of the last Harry Potter movie was “the end of my childhood. It’s something that’s been there the whole time.” (The first book came out in 1997.) She may well become a serious collector of all things Potter, just as there are those who have rooms devoted to Elvis Presley. Or the Beatles. Or Mickey Mouse. As older generations remember their stars and how it felt to be young, they look to relive the bygone days. Boom-ers seem willing to buy whatever it takes to help reminisce and think of themselves as forever young. For example, a Special Edition Life magazine covering the Woodstock music event in 1969 can be yours for $150 online, and an original, unused 3-day ticket to the event is for sale at over $300. Even if you never went, you can have a piece of it. Another example: Those over-60 Harley-Davidson riders you see everywhere today aren’t the Easy Riders of that landmark counterculture film from 1969. The original movie story of two bikers (played by Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper) was about trying to achieve freedom ‘60s style.

Those first Easy Riders were explor-ing issues and tensions in our country. They were looking for freedom in drugs and communal living. Today’s boomer and older Harley-Davidson easy riders have larger waistlines, and they’ll skip the greasy-spoon diners for restaurants attuned to the comfort level afforded by their wallets.

They wear expensive leather gear when they check in (early!) at a nice motel with comfortable beds, and you can rest assured they’ll not be roaring off in the wee hours before their morning coffee. Their money has already brought them their kind of freedom. What makes a 65-year-old man buy a Harley and ride with the HOGs (Harley Owners Groups, now in over 20 countries)? For that matter, why does someone collect a roomful of Elvis memorabilia?

Nostalgia Nostalgia appears to be the primary motivator, according to anthropolo-gists. Reader Wanda Sprung wrote: “In 1956 I skipped school, went to the Floridian Hotel, met Elvis and got a kiss from him. In 1957 I had breakfast with Elvis at the Tampa Terrace Hotel. I still have the napkin he used” (a part of her two rooms of Elvis memorabilia). We hang onto a Flintstones or Mouseketeer poster and every time we come across it in a closet, we sing the whole theme song. There’s a vivid memory reclaimed, a piece of something we believed important at one time.

Business Another reason people collect is that it’s big business. Pricing is transparent, thanks to the internet. Pull out your old GI Joe doll set or the program from a rock concert. See what they’re worth. Hard Rock Cafes around the world are a good example of the obsession with memories and memorabilia. This

chain of restaurants started cover-ing its walls with rock and roll memorabilia in 1979. Currently, there are 150 Hard Rock locations in 53 countries and they have a collection of over 73,000 pieces, many still in a vault in Orlando according to a recent St. Pete Times article. But you won’t see a rock star there. The restaurant caters to those who knew what rock stars used to be, and—here’s what it’s all about!—have the disposable income to keep remembering their youth.

Peter Aspden wrote recently in Financial Times: “It costs to turn your memories into something solid. What are you paying for? A kind of guarantee: they really were great, those days. They had significance. The passion wasn’t wasted. You surround yourself with peculiar objects, or like-minded people, as an affirmation. But the word “nostalgia” is partly derived from the Greek word for “pain.” It hurts, that all those great names from the past are just that: names, symbols, brands. They don’t actually mean anything. They are infinitely reducible to whatever you want them to be.” So, keep your memories rocking! Make them as real as you care to or can afford to. Meanwhile, keep that old Mac computer. Or maybe some black-rimmed Potter-style glasses. There are generations coming along with their own sets of memories they’ll want to affirm one day.

Harry Potter and Elvis Presley —How We Deal with the Past

Janice Doyle, Editor

Photo by Lawrence Davis.

Memorabilia on display at a Hard Rock Cafe.

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BY YVONNE CURLEY

Think of people you’ve observed in retirement. How do they use

their house? It’s a valid question to ask yourself as you make your own decisions about the house you live in or, perhaps, will decide to live in. John Nelson and Richard Bolles in What Color is Your Parachute in Retirement say that retirees need to think about the residence they’ll want in terms of the early active years of retirement as well as where they will be in later and slower days of aging. If the home is well-chosen in the early time of retirement—the more active years—a person could also make sure it would be hospitable to challenges which may come their way.

People in retirement use their homes in variations of these six approaches:1. Home as a job. Retire-ment means becoming caretaker, handyperson and housekeeper. These hardworkers throw themselves into duties they might formerly have hired others to do. Great, if you find it rewarding or are trying to stay busy. It keeps you sharp as you age, and that is a good thing for some.2. Home as a project. These people finally get to make the major improvements they’ve always wanted. They discover that this phase comes to an end (projects are completed!) and then must decide if just living there is enough.3. Home as a museum. Folks like this use their home as a display case for their accumulations, flea market finds and family heirlooms. In later

years they have to decide if the tradeoff in time and the care of possessions might be better spent in other ways. 4. Home as a commu-nity center. These are those people who love spending time with other people. They love gatherings—large and small—and focus less on their home’s physical

structure and more on its usefulness as a venue for a new stage of life.5. Home as a base of operations. These are the people who prefer traveling and feel they were tied down long enough raising children. With health and money, they’ll be traveling. A time will come when their travels wind down and they will need to decide if the house is also the place to spend time.6. Home as a retreat. Ah, these folks love the peace and serenity their home provides after busy lives.

Being left alone is fine for now, but how will they form the social support network needed as they age? The authors use these examples to focus on the need to first plan the life you want to lead, and then plan the residence you will live it in. Only after making your life plan can you think clearly about whether or not you should stay put or go looking for your retirement dream home. Looking at your home with a “universal design perspective,” the authors say, means thinking about how it could accommodate changing needs. It could be as simple as adding handrails or as extensive as lowering cabinets. Consider changing physical needs (needs which choose you, and not the other way around) that come with aging and evaluate your residence with these ideas in mind. Depending on your physical health, a well-chosen house early in retirement can mean a long-term one in which you can “age in place.”

How Will You Live in Your House in Retirement?


Elvis Has Left the Building…But the Memories Remain

BY ROBERTA BEACH JACOBSON

In the German spa town of Bad Nauheim, gas station and kiosk

workers are accustomed to visitors inquiring, “Where’s Elvis?” My husband and I had no problems following directions to the house army draftee Elvis Presley rented in

1958. While books and magazines describe his residence, located on Goethe Strasse, as a “villa” or a “palace,” it’s a much simpler structure—not that there wasn’t a bit of magic in the air, real or imagined. I stared at the rather ordinary house, possibly trying to recapture the spirit of my youth. In the good old days, house number 14 had eager fans milling about outside, hoping to meet their crooning idol. Since then, decades have rolled by and we fans have become a tad older and surprisingly slower. Neighbors recalled fondly how the “king of rock-and-roll” posed for photos at the gate and often signed autographs. My husband and I waited, observing the house

longer than necessary, just in case a pink Cadillac pulled up to the curb. It was not to be. In my heart, I understand it‘s not sane to live in the past, but sometimes one yearns to turn back the clock just a little. On March 2, 1960, Germans reluc-tantly waved auf wiedersehen to the Southern gentleman as he flew back to the land of his birth. To this day, Ger-mans refuse to let go of Elvis’ youth-ful image. Friedberg, the nearby town where he was stationed, has dedicated Elvis Presley Square. Located on the town’s main street, a plaque at the square bears a photo of a young Elvis in his military uniform. The day we visited the square, there were flowers galore and dozens of camera-toting tourists. The square is the sort of

spot where we of a more advanced age can relax at an outdoor cafe and comfortably observe everything. In our hearts, my husband and I real-ized that pink Cadillac wasn’t likely to show up in Friedberg either, but we felt in no hurry to leave and get back to reality. After all, if that Caddy did pull up to the curb, we wouldn’t want to miss “the king.” (SENIOR WIRE)

The saying which has come to mean “it’s over and done”

originated at a 1956 show. Elvis did his songs, but the teenagers wouldn’t get quiet so the other per-formers could go on. The announc-er said, “Please, young people . . . Elvis has left the building. He has gotten in his car and driven away . . . Please take your seats.” Al Dvorin later became the regular stage announcer for Elvis Presley during his biggest concerts in the 1970s. He picked up the phrase and his version can be heard on several live recordings: “Ladies and gentle-men, Elvis has left the building. Thank you and goodnight.” The Kelsey Grammar sitcom Frasier used a play on the line at the end of each show—“Frasier has left the building.” Information from several internet sites.

Elvis has indeed left the build-ing, but August is the month

fans remember the anniver-sary of his death in 1977. Here are places where you can walk down the Elvis memory lane. Memphis, Tennessee, celebrates “Elvis Week” August 10 – 16. Thousands will gather at Graceland to remember the king on the anniversary of his death. Flowers, cards, letters, gifts and memorabilia will be laid at the gate in tribute. Daily tours are offered year round. Tupelo, Mississippi, 90 miles south of Memphis, is home to the restored two-room house (a state historical site since 1978) where Elvis Presley was born. There’s also an Elvis Presley Memorial Chapel and an Elvis Presley Museum. Palm Springs, California, where he lived after going from rags to riches by age 21, is the location of Elvis Presley’s Palm Springs estate. The present own-ers offer daily tours to fans. Las Vegas, Nevada, was where his performances drew the largest

crowds of any performer of his time. A life-size statue sits outside the entrance to the Las Vegas Hilton. Clinton Presidential Center, Little Rock, is saluting Elvis with temporary exhibits: “Elvis at 21, Photographs by Alfred Wertheimer” (through Aug. 21) and “Elvis” (through Sept. 11). The photographs show Elvis on the road, backstage, in concert, in the recording studio and at home in Memphis. The “Elvis” exhibit is a tribute to the man, his music and his movies. Liverpool, England, opens “Elvis and Us” on September 28. The exhibit explores Elvis’ influence on the Beatles beginning with their historic meeting in Los Angeles in 1965 at Elvis’ home in Bel Air. Pacific Historic Parks (formerly Arizona Memorial Museum Assn.) celebrates the 50th anniversary of his 1961 concert to raise money for the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial by offering an Elvis Presley t-shirt showing Elvis in the gold lamé suit he wore that night. Available through December 31 ($25 at PacificHistoricParks.org).

“Where’s Elvis?”

Elvis Has Left the Building

Elvis Presley and friend, Siegrid Schutz,

in Bad Nauheim, Germany, 1959

“Graceland,” Memphis,

Tennessee.

Used by permission, Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.

Used by permission, Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.


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Saturdays Adult Singles Club of Sarasota/Manatee Counties holds

a live-band dance from 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. at Payne Park Auditorium (2100 Laurel St.) in Sarasota. Couples are also invited to attend. Dress: casual (but no jeans, shorts, T-shirts, tennis shoes or flip-flops). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Members: $8; guests: $10 payable at the door. (941) 355-9646.

Through Aug. 28 “The Savannah Disputation.” Two elderly Catholic

sisters invite a missionary and their unsuspecting parish priest to a truly devilish dinner party for a theological showdown. Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 N. Palm Avenue, Sarasota. Tick-ets and showtimes: (941) 366-9000.

9 Summer Beach Run Series. On Tuesday evenings, gather on

Siesta Beach, 948 Beach Road Si-esta Key. 7 p.m. races for adults. One time registration fee of $1. Regis-ter at 5:30 p.m. (941) 861-5000.

10 “Depression and the Elderly,” presented by: Dr. William Zella,

Psychologist. 12 p.m. at the Medical Office Building adjacent to Doctors Hospital, 5741 Bee Ridge Rd., Sara-sota. Lunch will be provided. RSVP required. Please call 1-888-685-1596.

10 Southeastern Guide Dogs Cam-pus Tour. Enjoy interaction time

with puppies and guides-in-training, tour the Discovery Center and enjoy a question and answer session. South-eastern Guide Dogs Discovery Cen-ter, 1618 Main Street, Sarasota. Sug-gested donation: $10. (941) 953-2892.

12 Film Fridays. “Waterlife.” This lyrical documentary traces the

flow and fate of the Great Lakes, which scientists believe are nearing an ecological breakdown. $5. 6 p.m. at South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. West, Bradenton. (941) 746-4131.

14 A Special Tribute to our Heroes. All WWII veterans

and spouses are welcome for a free rib dinner at 3 p.m. at the American Legion Post 274, 899 Buttonwood Drive, Ft. Myers. Afterwards, trans-portation provided to Ft. Myers Beach for “Taps Over the Water” ceremony. RSVP by Aug. 7 at (239) 463-6591.

18 “Screened and Fabulous Party” at The Breast Care Center at

Doctors Hospital, 5741 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota. 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. (by ap-pointment). Schedule your screening mammogram and enjoy relaxing chair massages, 5-minute makeovers, hors d’ oeuvres, giveaways and more. Ap-pointments and info: 1-800-921-7184.

28 Annual community-wide Synagogue Open House. 1 p.m.

to 4 p.m.Ten of the area congrega-tions from Bradenton to North Port will be welcoming prospective members. Free. Refreshments served. Call (941) 927-3636 for details.

Sept. 3 3rd Annual Downtown Venice Labor Day Weekend Craft

Festival. Enjoy an expansive Green Market and crafters displaying their handmade original work. Free. 10 a.m. on downtown Miami Ave., Venice. Details at www.artfestival.com.

Sept. 7 Remembering 9/11 Memo-rial Blood Drive. Look for the big

blue bus; donate blood in honor of 9/11 victims. 9 a.m. at Senior Friend-ship Center, 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota. (941) 955-2122.

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Jim Reese Rocks On as “The King”BY TRACIE SCHMIDT

“He was a lot deeper than most people

give him credit for. For ex-ample, he had a phonographic memory. He could hear a song once and be able to recreate it,” Elvis tribute artist Jim Reese said about the “King.” Ask him anything about Elvis, Reese will give you the inside story. “I read just about everything I can read on him. I’m fascinated by him,” he said. Reese’s first experience with the famous singer was when he was a teenager. He and his family lived on Longboat Key, where his father worked as a fisherman. “I was mending nets on my dad’s boat, listening to the radio. Then Elvis came on. The first time I heard it, it was so electrifying! I dropped what I was doing and headed straight over to the radio.”

After Reese graduated from high school, he spent three years in the army and eventually became a teacher, but Elvis’

music stayed with him. “I loved music all

my life, and for over 25 years I’ve

entertained. I used to play

guitar, sing country western, ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s rock. But I loved Elvis more than anything,”

Reese said. So, after he retired, he decided to go “full Elvis” and become a tribute artist. He had some help from his sister, his wife and from his manager, Kirk Welcher. “My sister made my first couple of jumpsuits,” he said. “She was quite a seamstress. It

boomeranged from there—I now have over $13,000 invested in jumpsuits.” The hardest part of his performances,he says, is making sure all of the electronic equipment works—that, and getting the sideburns right. In addition to performing the “King’s” hits, Reese has also written a couple of show plays: one following Elvis through different stages of his life, and another featuring his gospel music. “He loved most all kinds of music, but especially black gospel,” Reese shared. “That’s where he got into the Rock N’ Roll. There were times in his early career where he wanted to quit and get back to gospel. It was his way to find God and unwind.” Reese believes that’s what Presley would be doing now, were he still alive. In his spare time, Reese is also working on a book about Elvis from his perspective. “I lived through some of the same things that he did. I’m not too far from Elvis’ age. I can identify coming from that back-ground, that generation. I can imagine

myself, 18 – 22 years old, caught up in the whirlwind of all of that fame.” Nowadays, he plays for local clubs and spends time with fellow Elvis enthusiasts whenever he can. He recently competed at the Tampa Elvis Festival for a shot at a trip to Mem-phis. Some of his favorite shows, he says, are performed for charities or at assisted living communities. “The people love it so much, they really get a kick out of it. When I see someone who hasn’t responded to anything for years suddenly get up and dance—it’s some of the most rewarding work I do.” According to Reese, whether you’re a die-hard fan or have only heard one or two of Elvis’ songs, if it touches a chord in you, that’s what’s important. “It’s my job to try to create some of the magic of Elvis on stage, to try to keep his music alive so that everyone can enjoy it.” Jim Reese can be reached at (941) 921-4032.

Jim Reese as “Elvis.”


Venice Theatre Presents: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Venice Theatre’s opening Cabaret of the 2011-

2012 Season is the totally quirky, somewhat risqué and ultimately heartwarming musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, playing August 12 – 28, 2011. This popular Tony Award-winning comedy features six awkward yet lovable adolescents (guided by a few equally awkward adults) who celebrate what Time Magazine called “the joy of nerdiness.” Audiences will get a kick out of the spellers as they figure out words (which may or may not be found in the dictionary) like: omphaloskepsis, lugubrious, phylactery, ptomaine, raconteur and syzygy. Theatre goers can even get in on the action. At every performance four of them are invited to compete in the bee! Single tickets are available at www.venicestage.com or by calling the

Box Office at (941) 488-1115. Season subscriptions can be purchased for the entire Cabaret Series which also includes Radio Gals, [title of show] and Altar Boyz. MainStage, Stage II and Generations Series Subscrip-tions are also on sale. Summer Box Office hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and one hour before show-time. The theatre is located at 140 W. Tampa Ave.

Carrie Lutz: A Class ActCarrie Lutz may not be a drama

queen but she is a seasoned performer! Though she holds a Bachelors Degree in Secondary Education and a Masters Degree in Human Relations, her true passion is singing. She was in choir from the age of seven so it isn’t surprising that she completely fell in love with the theatre after her very first audition, in 1984. After a decade of performing in Massachusetts, she moved to Florida where she found a new home taking classes at The Players Performing Arts Studio. Today, you can find her in the spotlight appearing in produc-tions like “A Country Christmas Carol” and “Mame.” She has no plans to slow down either. She will be appearing in The Players 82nd season production of “Kiss Me Kate.” Now fully retired, Carrie still takes dance and singing classes at The Players Performing Arts Studio and is a dedicated box office volunteer.

Last year, she resumed her role as the Charity Night Preview Coordinator. This is a program The Players Theatre operates to give free tickets to area non-profits.

Carrie Lutz, singer, actress and Charity Night Preview Coordinator at The Players Theatre.


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was authorized to teach Zen by the late world-renowned Chinese Chan Master Sheng Yen, whom he served as personal assistant and translator. He leads Zen retreats and teaches widely. He received a Ph.D. in Buddhist Stud-ies from Princeton University and is now Assistant Professor of Religion at Florida State University, Tallahassee. The talk is free. (Suggested donation: $10.) To register, or for more info, call (909) 206-4302 or (941) 316-1125.

Thoughts on Aging“How old would

you be if you didn’t know how old you were?”—Satchel Paige

“The first sign of ma-turity is the discovery that the volume knob also turns to the left.”—Jerry M. Wright

“Thirty-five is when you finally get your head together and your body starts falling apart.” —Caryn Leschen

“The follies a man regrets most in his life are those which he didn’t commit when he had the opportunity.”—Helen Rowland

“It’s sad to grow old, but it’s niceto ripen.”—Brigitte Bardot

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“We turn not older with years but newer every day.”—Emily Dickenson

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Secrets Of The Amazing KiwifruitThe first time you saw a kiwifruit

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Kiwifruit has a history every bit as unusual as its appearance. Discovered in ancient China, the berry (which grows on vines like grapes) was known as Chinese gooseberry. The kiwi arrived in California in the early 1960s and was nicknamed “kiwifruit” because it was imported from New Zealand. Today, fewer than 300 family farms produce more than 98 percent of all the kiwifruit grown in the U.S. Nutritionally, kiwifruit packs a powerful wallop. Low in calories and naturally fat free, kiwifruit offers:

• Two and a half times the recommended daily allow-ance of immune system booster vitamin C. • More fiber in two kiwis than a bowl of bran cereal. • More potassium than a banana. • Nearly 10 percent of the recommended daily allowance of folate, a nutrient vital to fetal development and maternal health before, during and after pregnancy. • Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that is found in just a handful of fat-free sources like kiwifruit. To eat your kiwifruit, practice “slooping.” First, slice the kiwi in half lengthwise, and then scoop out the sweet flesh with a spoon—slooping. (You can receive a free slooper from the California Kiwifruit Commis-sion by visiting their website.) Just for summer, try kiwifruit:

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Veterans CornerU.S. Navy SEALS. . . When It Absolutely, Positively Must Be Destroyed Overnight

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Navy SEAL Team 6 descended on Osama bin Laden’s com-

pound and ended our nation’s costliest manhunt in history. The history of the SEALs began on Hutchinson Island near Fort Pierce, Florida, during WWII. SEAL stands for Sea, Air and Land teams now, but originally it was Navy Frogmen who trained to eliminate heavy obstacles on an enemy-held beach prior to an invasion. According to records, on D-Day they cleared 700 yards of beach in two hours and another 900 yards by that afternoon. Units went on to serve in the Pacific during WWII and in both Korea and Vietnam. SEAL teams 1 and 2 were commissioned by President Kennedy in 1961. The SEAL Museum on Hutchinson Island tells the story of the group known for being ready to do whatever it takes to complete difficult missions, in great secrecy and without taking personal honor. Executive Director Re-tired Capt. Michael Howard, himself a former SEAL, outlined his deep feel-ings for the museum when he stated: “This is the only place where we can honor the sacrifice these men have made for their country. We want a mu-seum of the highest quality and caliber to mirror them. We are raising the bar to represent their commitment.” Ruth McSweeney, curator of the museum, said right now raising the bar is behind a new 8,400-square-foot section opening later this year. The first exhibition in the new area will be an art collection called “Art of a Hero” by a young SEAL, Joshua Harris, who was killed in action in Afghanistan. After his death his family found a large number of paintings he had done which will be on loan to the museum. Museum exhibits include hundreds of photos, weapons, uniforms, memorabilia—reminders of what the

SEALs are capable of doing and have accomplished to protect our freedom. On the grounds outside, the newest addition to a collection of military vehicles—a UB-H1 “Huey” helicoptor and patrol boats used in Vietnam—is the actual lifeboat from the Maersk Alabama, the cargo ship taken by Somali pirates in 2009. The captain was held hostage in the lifeboat until being freed by a SEAL team.

Two major events are hosted each year by the museum, one on Memorial Day. The annual “Muster” on Veterans Day weekend (Nov. 12 this year) draws thousands of visitors who see SEALs “fast rope” into the center of activity as well as “blow up stuff.” There is a SEAL canine demo and this year Ross Perot will be the guest speaker for Muster. As a challenge, runners can participate in a 5k run to see if they can beat SEAL runners. Also outside is a memorial wall around a bronze statue of a frogman. Volunteers leading tours can tell stories about people who come to touch the name on the wall of a loved one or friend. Suzie Howard is the volunteer coordinator and said her 25+ volunteers are “proud to serve” in the museum. Books, shirts, caps and other sou-venirs are available in a well-stocked museum store and are also available online. Information is at navyseal-museum.com or at (772) 595-5845. Editor’s note: if you are a former SEAL who would be willing to be interviewed, please email me at [email protected].


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The Scoop on Ice Cream and the Skinny on Snow Cones: Dietitian Assesses Frozen TreatsNational food expert Suzy

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Ice cream—that darling of Norman Rockwell paintings—is seen as loaded with Vitamin D and calcium. In reality, “Not the most nutrient-rich source, but a source,” Weems says. “It does have calcium along

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Now, with Recovery Path, treatment is accessible and affordable. The FCCG can now direct problem gamblers or their loved ones to the treatment they need to begin their recovery. Callers to the 24-hour HelpLine are matched with treatment counselors in FCCG’s network of State and Nationally Certified Gambling Treatment Professionals. All of FCCG’s HelpLine referral providers are certified in gambling addiction. “When news about the new treat-ment program began to spread, especially in Gamblers Anonymous, I received a number of inquiries and subsequent admissions for treatment,” says Dr. Ganaway, one of the FCCG’s treatment providers. Problem gamblers or loved ones interested in learning more about Recovery Path are encouraged to call the 24-hour confidential, multilingual HelpLine at 1-888-ADMIT-IT. For more info, visit www.gamblinghelp.org/recoverypath.


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Dear Xiang, if Original Medicare will not pay for care you received, you will find this out when you receive your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN). If you think the care you received is medically necessary, you should not take no for an answer.

1. Find out if it is possible that there was a billing mistake such as a wrong service code which can re-sult in Medicare denials. A denial can sometimes be easily resolved by asking your doctor’s office to double-check that your claim was submitted with the correct codes. If the wrong code was used, they can resubmit the claim with the correct code.

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is to appeal. The MSN will have instructions for how to appeal. Follow these instructions and then mail the signed original to Medicare at the address on the MSN. Make sure you request your appeal within 120 days of receiving the MSN. If possible, also send a letter from your health care provider saying that you needed the service and why. Keep photocopies and records of all communication, whether written or oral, with Medicare concerning your denial. Send your appeal certi-fied mail or delivery confirmation.

Note: You cannot appeal to Medicare to cover services or items that are never covered, such as hearing aids. —Marci

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Quick Facts About AgingReversing Reverse Mortgage’s Image Reverse mortgages have suffered bad press, being rapped for their expense and risk. But a study by Marttila Strategies, a public opinion firm, found that 43 percent of respondents gave these mortgages the top score (10 out of 1 – 10), and another 32 percent rate the loan a 6 – 9 out of 10. More than half would definitely recommend tapping into the equity of their homes, and a smaller number (28 percent) expressed the likelihood of doing so. Lew Sichelman, “Research Refutes Reverse-Mortgage Critics,” Macomb Daily.

The Age Advantage In an AP online survey, 61 percent of baby boomers said being older than their colleagues was a non-issue, while 25 percent considered it an asset. That’s good news, since close to 50 percent of boomers report to a younger boss and most are

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The Healthy GeezerBY FRED CICETTI

Q: Is cigarette smoke the only cause of lung cancer?

A: Radon and asbestos are causes, too. Radon is an invisible, odorless and radioactive gas that occurs naturally in soil and rocks. Asbestos has been used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materi-als, brake linings and chemical filters. But cigarette smoking is the number one cause of lung cancer. Before cigarette smoking became popular in the early part of the 20th century, doctors rarely saw patients with lung cancer. Nearly 90 percent of people with lung cancer developed it because they smoked cigarettes. The good news is that smoking is not as popular as it used to be. In 1965 about 42 percent of all adults smoked, but by 1997 only 25 percent did. Also, there has been a sharp drop in lung cancer deaths among men, mainly because fewer men are smoking. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States. It occurs most often between the ages of 55 and 65. Common symptoms of lung cancer include: a persistent cough that worsens, constant chest pain, cough-ing up blood, shortness of breath, wheezing or hoarseness, repeated problems with pneumonia or bronchi-tis, swelling of the neck and face, loss of appetite or weight loss, and fatigue. If you have any of these symptoms, it is important to check with a doctor immediately. If tests show that you have cancer, you should make treatment decisions as soon as possible. Studies show that early treatment leads to better outcomes. The standard treatments for lung cancer are surgery to remove a tumor, chemotherapy with anti-cancer drugs, radiation to kill cancer cells, and photodynamic therapy, a newer technique that uses a laser with a chemical to kill cancer cells. There are two major types of lung cancer—non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer.

Each type of lung cancer grows and spreads in different ways, and each is treated differently. Non-small cell lung cancer is more common than small cell lung cancer. Doctors treat patients with non-small cell lung cancer in several ways. Surgery is a common treatment. Cryo-surgery, a treatment that freezes and destroys cancer tissue, may be used to control symptoms in the later stages of non-small cell lung cancer. Doctors may also use radiation therapy and chemotherapy to slow the progress of the disease and to manage symptoms. Small cell lung cancer grows more quickly and is more likely to spread to other organs in the body. In many cases, cancer cells have already spread to other parts of the body when the disease is diagnosed. In order to reach cancer cells throughout the body, doc-tors almost always use chemotherapy. Treatment for small cell lung cancer may also include radiation therapy aimed at the tumor in the lung or tumors in other parts of the body, such as in the brain. Surgery is part of the treatment plan for a small number of patients with small cell lung cancer. Some patients with small cell lung cancer have radiation therapy to the brain even though no cancer is found there. This treatment is given to pre-vent tumors from forming in the brain. If you would like to read more columns, you can order a copy of “How To Be A Healthy Geezer” at www.healthygeezer.com.


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With our hard hats in hand, we started on the tour of the whole Titanic experience. My fi rst stop was a tour of the S.S. Nomadic—the tender ship for fi rst- and second-class passengers to the Titanic, and the last remaining vessel built for the White Star Line that is still afl oat. After 100 years, the ship has returned to Belfast and is being restored to its original condition for the Titanic Tour experience.

Next, we entered and climbed the four fl oors of The Titanic Belfast Building. The £90m project aims to “bring” Titanic home to Belfast in the centenary year of its departure and its fateful voyage. The iconic building, which mimics the profi les of the great ships, will open in April 2012. It will fi ll nine galleries over four fl oors and visitors will travel from Edwardian “Boomtown Belfast” to the present day, experiencing the stories of those who built the Titanic, accounts of the voyage and video footage of where she lies at rest.

Later, we hopped on board the Titanic Boat Tour’s ship “Mona” to hear and see more about the Titanic’s beginnings. After the tour, I enjoyed Irish stew on board the M.V. Confi ance—a fl oating maritime museum called “The Barge.”

The Launch On May 31, at 12:14, I gathered on the docks with a host of Belfast citizens, local dignitaries and fellow journalists from around the world to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the day Titanic was launched from the slipways. Choirs performed while children from local schools, dressed in the outfi ts of the workers of the shipyards, sang and shouted nearby. Relatives of the passengers and crewmembers recalled the Titanic’s impact on their lives.

100 Years Ago The nearby Ulster Folk & Transport Museum brings the full Titanic story to life with exhibits and reenactments of daily life in turn-of-the-century Belfast. Inside the Transport Museum, I learned how local enterprise and skills and were combined to build the Titanic and her sister ships—some of the largest and most innovatively designed vessels of their time. It was also interesting to learn about life on board through objects and personal stories on display. The outdoor living part of the museum makes for a relaxing day and uncovers life in Belfast from 100 years ago. Stroll through Ballycultra Town and experi-ence the adventure. Docents dressed

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Exploring Belfast The Albert Clock, built in memory of Prince Albert in 1861, stands in the Center of the city and leans consider-ably due to the muddy reclaimed

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