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Time is not a luxury most seniors have. Clear-water’s Senior Citizens Services recognizes the co-nundrum of many senior job seekers as they struggle with their past identities as meaningful contributors to an energetic workforce and the powerlessness they now feel as being both unemployed or under-employed and lacking today’s necessary tech savvy skills to tackle the job market. That’s why SCS now offers personalized assis-tance for seniors who are looking for employment and need assistance utilizing computers as part of their job search. The necessity of using and under-standing employment web sites is crucial for seniors who are not only thrust into a competitive “thirty something” job market but also required to learn new skills to compete. According to a July 29, 2013 New York Times article by Mi-chael Winerip, “The unemployment rate is lower for people in their 50s and 60s than younger workers, but once they lose a job it takes them a lot longer to find one.” And even with the im-provement in the economy, there has been little change since the worst of the recession. The average unemployed 55- to 64-year old who got a job last month had been out of work for more than 11 months, ver-sus 6 months for the average 20- to 24-year-old. Again citing Winerip’s article, “Basically, the older you are, the longer it

takes,” said Steven Hipple, a Bureau of Labor Statistics econo-mist who provided the data. SCS staff and volunteers are available Monday through Fri-day between 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 1204 Rogers Street, Clearwater, Florida to assist seniors in better understanding the process of an on-line job search. The use of SCS computers and volunteer assistance is free. No appointment is necessary, but a phone call will assure that volunteers are available to assist our first-time visitors. Seniors and Boomers are encouraged to call us at 727-442-8104. SCS Volunteers See SENIOR JOBS, Page 27

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Well, Jay McCorkle is still at it, and his popularity as a singer/entertainer and guitarist has continued to soar. And Jay has been “at it” a long time! Chosen “Most Talented” in his high school year book, he continued his musical interest after graduation. As a senior in high school, he was an original member of a group called The Sparkletones. This was a time when “Rock & Roll was new,” and garage bands were being picked up as potential stars, and The Sparkletones went on to have a couple of hit re-cords, including a song called “Black Slacks” and anoth-er called “Penny Loafers.” The band also appeared on “American Bandstand” and “The Ed Sullivan Show,” made an appearance with Elvis Presley, and earned a contract with a major hotel casino in Las Vegas! But alas, Jay was not with them! He had quit the band to go out for the baseball team only months before their sudden jump to “stardom.” But just a year later, as

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As a family member, friend, neighbor, church member, or someone who has helped professionally, there are many ways to support someone who has lost a loved one. To those who are grieving, their world as they know it has crumbled and they can be affected emotionally, spiritually, physi-cally and socially. The grief can cause them to be hesitant about reaching out for help and assistance. Sometimes they won’t know how to do this or they will feel that no one understands or wants to take time out of their lives to help them. On the other hand, society in general doesn’t know how to treat someone who is grieving. You may be unfamiliar with the grief process and are most likely uncom-fortable about what to say or what to do to help your family, co-worker, neighbor or friend. To recognize the needs of a grieving person, it helps to understand the unique-ness in each one’s grief. There are im-mense differences in the grief process that depend on how a person would grieve: was the death sudden, traumatic, or a long illness? Other unique tendencies would include: the gender of the person who has died, other stresses the griever might have had at the time of death and their own cultural background and spiritual beliefs. Sometimes, when the death has been a long terminal illness, there is also an in-clination to think that the caregiver is to-tally prepared for the death and is fine and ready to get on with their lives. There might be some relief that the person has died and is not suffering any more, but that doesn’t mean they are ready for the death to occur.

Here are a few guidelines to help you decide how to reach out and help: • Acknowledge the death as soon as you learn about it. Just because

that person has a lot of family members, don’t assume they will have everything they need. A visit or telephone call to let them know you are there to assist them will go a long way. • Listen, listen and listen: the grieving person wants and needs to tell their story over and over again. This is one of the ways for them to begin to accept the reality of the death. Even if you have heard it before, listen again. They need to tell it over and over. Talk about memories that you have of their loved one; mention their name, grievers love to hear their loved one’s name and any stories you may have. This also lets them know that you really are listening and want to help as much as you can. • Encourage tears: crying is a natural and important part of the grieving process; let them know that it’s OK for them to cry. They can become easily embarrassed when the tears come, especially in public. Reach out and give them a hug, but don’t hand them the box of tissues. That is a signal that you want them to stop crying. When you ask “how are you doing?” look them straight in the eye, let them know that you really are concerned and want to help in any way you can. Don’t say to them, “Call me if you need anything.” Persons who are bereaved have a difficult time reaching out. You will need to ask them, “What can I do for you?” Be aware of things you can offer to help with: • They may need transportation for errands.

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Big Kids Can Play at the Zoo Too Living in Tampa Bay, we are blessed with natural recreation in our gorgeous beaches, rivers, lakes and parks. I moved here from Ohio in 1994 and have never regretted my decision because there is so much to see and do – and I still haven’t done everything. One thing I have done, though, is spend plenty of time at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo, a nationally ac-claimed zoo I can be proud of – a zoo once again recognized as the top family-friendly zoo in the U.S. by Parents Magazine. No doubt, on a daily basis the zoo is an awesome place for kids, with over 1,500 animals, plenty of edu-cational opportunities and fun activities. But the zoo also holds a lot of amazing cultural festivals and spe-cial events throughout the year, like ZooBoo for Halloween (runs from late Sept. – Oct.), complete with some haunted houses that I’ve heard are so terrifying I won’t go in. I stick to the kiddie ones, thank you very much. But still – it’s fun for kids and adults as well. There’s also Wild Wonderland (during December), complete with holiday and winter themed animals, activities, food and events, but my personal favorite comes right in middle of the fall events: Zoofari. The tagline couldn’t be better. “Eat. Drink. Rock.” Well, maybe you could add “Dance” in there too? Zoofari, scheduled for Nov. 2 this year, is the zoo’s oldest fundraiser, created 27 years ago to increase awareness and knowledge of the zoo and raise money for the care and conservation of the animals (90 spe-cies at the zoo are currently endangered). I always attend Zoofari as a participant and “eat, drink and rock” my way through the zoo – which is full of restaurants, dessert stands, coffee bars (and other bars) and bands, but every year I take note of all the people involved – the restaurants, the entertainment, the artists, the volunteers and the staff. It’s a colossal effort made by many to create a night of great tastings and fun for the guests, and I’m not surprised it was named “Best Festival or Event” by Tampa Bay Metro Magazine. If you want to experience something really special – a night under the softly lit sidewalks of the zoo filled with great scents, flavors and music – plan on attending this year’s event. Or volunteer. Or become a sponsor. Event information is online at the zoo’s web site, www.lowryparkzoo.org, or you can call 813-935-8552, ext. 275 for tickets. One final thought – wear your comfy shoes that night, because you’re certain to want to explore all cor-ners of the event, which spans nearly every part of the zoo grounds. Go once, and you’ll go every year. I guarantee it!

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Affordable Care... Or Is It? As we move closer to the full enactment of the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare, many questions loom for healthcare for the under 65-year old. However, the good news is that for Medicare recipients there are mostly positive changes. But I’m concerned about some of the changes to health-care delivery that should have been common sense long ago. I will give you a few examples. Central line infections: Hospitals for years have been, it seems, allowing patients to be infected quite easily. Not until the federal government stated they were no longer going to pay hospitals for the care of a patient who contracted a central line infection did the rates fall dramatically to nearly non-existent. Is there a reason hospitals did nothing about this until they were told the care of these patients would become their responsibility? Return Trippers: Medicare has also made it clear to hospitals that they no longer intend on pay-ing hospitals for patients that return within 30 days complaining of the same problem that they have already paid for. So, for years our tax dollars have been reimbursing hospitals time and time again for the care of previously treated medical issues and preventable infections.But the most confounding concern is the fact that for-profit insurance companies pay hospitals for the care of a patient when a hospital is to blame for an accident or misstep on their own part. It is said that if hospital mistakes were classified as a disease it would be one of the leading causes of death in America. What is disconcerting is the lack of concern for decades by the federal government, but also the insurance companies for the overall care of patients. Why on earth would both of these entities not ensure that our dollars were being spent wisely and judiciously? Whether our healthcare was being paid for by insurance premiums or our tax dollars, it is time that hospitals act with greater concern for the patients they care for, and for the Feds and insurance companies to demand better for us. It seems that affordable care is something that could be have been achieved a long time ago if the pa-tient was put first.

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How you look says more about you than what you say. Fifty-five percent of the impact of what people say in ordinary conversation comes from their appear-ance. Like an iceberg, much of the information we get from the media lies hidden beneath the surface. It could be the pitch of a commentator’s voice, speech-speed, posture, gestures, dress, accent or eye-contact. Any one of these verbal or nonverbal cues could sug-

gest some hidden meaning. Despite an effort to keep cer-

tain things about you pri-vate, leakage invariably

occurs. Psychoana-lyst, Sigmund Freud, wrote, “No mortal can keep a secret. If the lips are silent, he chatters with his fingertips; be-trayal oozes out of him at every pore.” Body lan-guage research-ers tell us that we send out mi-

cro-expressions,

tiny facial expressions that last only one or two sec-onds. Even though we are not aware that we display these expressions, they say something about our mood or temperament. For example, expressions such as a frown, grimace, jaw-clench, smile, or eye blink can in-dicate lying, shyness, insecurity, distrust or disgust. How we see ourselves is often not the way we are seen by others. Something called “self-deception” is not uncommon. There are unattractive people who see themselves as attractive, intelligent people who think they are unintelligent. Self-image can be very deceptive. At no time in history has our privacy been in greater jeopardy. Transparency has permeated every corner of our personal and public life. At traffic lights, in department stores, in banks and at airports, camer-as are watching us. There is no place to hide, no es-cape. Big Brother, of Aldous Huxley’s book, Brave New World, may have finally caught up with us. Think of your reaction to meeting a perfect strang-er. What is it about the person that gets your immedi-ate attention? Is it their eyes, the way they are dressed, their posture, their smile? At times, it is simply a gut reaction. The image we see of ourselves in the mirror or of other people in the supermarket, post office or bank should not be perceived as a photograph, but in a con-text. When a visual image reaches our brain, it is in-stantly integrated with what psychologists call a Gestalt – the total you. That integration is the image’s context. For years, researchers have tried to determine

what makes some people send out invisible signals of being friendly, trustworthy, compassionate, kind or even sexy. Evidence suggests that this predisposition is linked to our genes. Whatever the mechanism, we should pay more attention to the silent di-alogue that ad-vertises who and what we are.

Professor Eisenberg was born in New York City and now lives in Belleair Bluffs. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. His career consisted of teaching various aspects of interpersonal communica-tion at four leading universities. His publications in-clude fifteen textbooks on the art of communicating. Send comments to [email protected].

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Congress enacted the Medicare Therapeutic Shoe Bill to provide proper footwear and inserts every year for peo-ple with diabetes who qualify under Medicare Part B. This program was designed to help prevent complications such as lower limb ulcers and amputations for indi-viduals who suffer from diabetes. Under this program, each calendar year Medicare will pay 80 percent of the cost of: • One pair of extra depth shoes specifically approved for the diabetic foot. • Three pairs of heat molded, multiple-density inserts specifically made for the diabetic foot.

Who qualifies? Those under the care of a physician for Type I or Type II Diabetes and who, in the opinion of their doctor, have one or more of the re-quired conditions specified on the State-ment of Certifying Physician Form, are enrolled in Medicare, and have Part B coverage. For these shoes and inserts to be covered by Medicare, the patient’s med-ical record must contain sufficient doc-umentation about the patient’s medical condition to substantiate the qualifica-tions and medical necessity for these items. To take advantage of this benefit, a person with diabetes must have the M.D. or D.O. caring for the patient’s dia-betic condition complete and sign a Statement of Certifying Physician Form and provide a prescription for one pair of extra depth footwear and three pairs of diabetic inserts. It is the responsibili-ty of the ordering physician to deter-mine and document the medical need for all healthcare services and to pro-vide such documentation. The patient then will need to take all documentation to a facility that is board accredited to provide this Medi-care benefit. They will fit the patient and provide them with the proper shoes and inserts. This provider also should be able to supply the forms for the or-

dering physician. But remember that this is an annual benefit that expires each December 31. You must take advantage of it before the end of the year or you will lose it for that year. Do not wait until the last minute, as the ordering physician may be too busy to complete the necessary paper-work in time for the patient to be served before year’s end. Remember that Medicare has an annual deductible that has to be met ev-ery year. The remaining 20 percent that Medicare does not pay is usually cov-ered by the patient’s secondary insur-ance or will be an out of pocket expense to the patient. In most cases, the pro-vider can submit the Medicare claim on your behalf so the out of pocket cost to the patient is minimal. If you have a Medicare HMO, however, your benefits under the Therapeutic Shoe Bill may need to be administered and dispensed by an HMO participating provider. Don’t let this important benefit be wasted this year. Act now for the sake of your health and comfort.

Lauretta M. Fernandez, L.Ped, is a board certified pedorthist licensed by the state of Florida. She is the owner of Foot Solutions specialty footwear stores in the Largo Mall, at 10500 Ulmerton Road in Largo, and in the Crosswinds Shopping Center, at 2014 66th Street North in St. Peters-burg. Ms. Fernandez has been awarded Lifetime Achievement, Best of the Best, Operational Excellence, and other honors by Foot Solutions, the world’s largest and #1 ranked health and wellness franchise dedicated to properly fitting a full line of innovative comfortable shoes, custom arch supports, and foot care accessories for all customer lifestyles. Foot Solutions in Largo Mall is a board accredited pro-vider for the Medicare Therapeutic Shoe Program and can provide all forms need-ed by certifying physicians. The store is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., or by appointment; closed Sun-days and holidays. Call 727-474-8289 for an appointment or visit www.TampaBay-FootSolutions.com for more information.

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Last summer, my family spent two weeks in Italy. It was not nearly long enough to see and do all that we wanted to do, but our experience was excep-tional and I cannot wait to go back for more Italian hospitality, food, country-side, art and culture. While our stay was brief, we learned a lot. If you get the chance to go, do it! Here are some highlights and observations from each of our stops. As you’ll see, it was quite an adventure.

Sorrento We stayed in a wonderful bed & breakfast called the Magi House, owned by a spectacular host, Mario, who met us personally upon arrival, made us fresh croissants served on the rooftop solarium each morning, and recommended two amazing restaurants for dinner and the absolutely best gela-to spot where his friend “Dave” made it himself. The sea was so clear and blue. The streets were lined with markets and small shops displaying their wares

on the sidewalk, and there were lots of tourists around as well. I felt very safe, and even ventured into the streets alone with my two little girls while my husband conducted his business from abroad.

Rome It was hot. It was ancient. It was overwhelming. It was hot. It was hot. It was hot. Rome in late June is NOT the place to be. But we made the best of it. This was one of the few times where we actu-ally stayed in a hotel, La Griffe, and not a flat or apartment while we traveled. The concierge service was very much appre-ciated, and the air conditioning was awe-some. We hit the highlights – the Vatican, the Sistine Chapel, the Collosium, The Forum ruins, Trevi Fountain. Our food was hit or miss until we found Rinaldi al Quirinale. We sat outside and enjoyed a mouth-watering dinner of several pastas and veal scallopini. It was so amazing that, even with all the other choices in town, we returned there the next night

for more great service, fine wine and veal! We did not really shop, if you can believe it!

Tuscany – Our Villa

W e spent seven days in

Tuscany at Villa Sant’Andrea. The old world charm of the villa and nearby Cortona is hard to describe. I felt right at home because I had eleven other family members with me, but at the same time it was so different and unique that I had to keep running a re-ality check with myself.

One day – it was actu-ally my

birthday – we caught a train from Cortona to Florence. We spent the morning on a tour of the city, culminating in about an hour in the museum where Michaelangelo’s statue of David is on dis-play. It was extremely emotional for me, as this visit was prefaced by seeing many other paintings and statues

by Michaelangelo. I couldn’t help but wonder, like a child, how one man could produce so many beautiful and important creations in his lifetime. In addition to touring an ancient fort in Cortona, which was in amazing condition, we traveled through wine country to two different vineyards, in-cluding Banfi, a well-known brand in America. We ate dinner in the castle

Trip to Italy Will Leave You Wanting More

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By Julie Heidelberg, Editor


Can Breast Cancer Be Inherited? What You Should Know About Breast Cancer &

The BRCA Genes (BRCA1 and BRCA2)

CANCER ANSWERS

Hair color, facial features, height and complexion are just a few of the many inherited traits that link one generation to the next. Unfortunately, some family trees also include hereditary genetic mutations that raise the risk for cancer.

BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that help repair cell damage and prevent un-controlled cell growth. But changes or mutations to these genes can occur. And should you inherit these mutations from your mother or father, you have a greater than average probability of de-veloping breast cancer in your lifetime.

The average woman’s lifetime risk for breast cancer is just 12 percent. In women who have inherited BRCA gene abnormalities, that risk skyrockets to as much as 65 percent for BRCA1 and 45 percent for BRCA2.

Determining Your Hereditary Breast Cancer Risk

Fortunately, BRCA mutations are rel-atively rare. And, only a small number of all breast cancers have a hereditary link, just five to ten percent, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI). But it is a serious concern for many families.

BRCA-associated breast cancers tend to develop at a younger age and can be more aggressive. The mutation can also raise the risk for other cancers, such as ovarian, fallopian tube and pan-creatic cancer, as well as melanoma skin cancer.

Individuals who are at high risk for inheriting a BRCA mutation should con-sider undergoing genetic counseling and testing, says Jennifer Brzosowicz, a master’s-degree-board certified genetic counselor at Moffitt Cancer Center.

Who is considered high-risk?

Women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer before age 50 are considered at risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. So are women with a first-degree relative, such as a mother, daughter, or sister, who has been diag-nosed with breast cancer.

The risk jumps higher in women who have one first-degree relative and one second-degree relative, for example, a grandmother or aunt, with breast can-cer. It increases further for women who have two or more first-degree relatives with breast cancer.

In addition, having male breast can-cer in the family increases your risk, as does being of Eastern European Ashke-nazi Jewish descent or being a native of Norway, Iceland or the Netherlands.

It’s not just women who should con-sider testing, says Brzosowicz. Men with significant risk factors should be tested as well. Men who inherit the

BRCA gene mutations are more prone to breast cancer and prostate cancer. They can also pass this mutation on to their children.

What should you do if test results show that you are BRCA

positive?

First, it’s important to understand that having a BRCA mutation does not mean you have cancer or will develop cancer in the future. It simply means your risk is greater than the average per-son. Learning your personal risk will al-low you to make more informed decisions about prevention measures.

While the American Cancer Society reports that there are no sure ways to prevent breast cancer, there are several options to lower your chances. Which one is best is a very personal decision that should be made between the patient and doctor, says Brzosowicz. The op-tions include:

Enhanced screening through clinical breast exams, yearly mammograms and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) may help identify cancer at an early stage and is recommended as young as age 25 for women with BRCA mutations.

Chemoprevention therapy is the use of medication in healthy women to lower the chances that they may develop cancer.

Risk-reducing surgery, also called prophylactic surgery, involves a bilateral mastectomy where both breasts are re-moved to dramatically reduce the risk for developing breast cancer.

Some women may be eligible for testing using cancer panels, which can analyze more than one gene at a time in order to evaluate the possibility of an inherited risk for breast and ovarian cancer, says Brzosowicz. Moffitt Can-cer Center is among centers currently conducting this type of testing, when appropriate.

If you would like more informa-tion about BRCA mutations and genetic counseling for breast can-cer, call 1-888-MOFFITT.

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Recently, I’ve had a tough predica-ment, balancing the possibility of tak-ing a prescription that will ease my pain due to gallstones, or dealing with the side effects of such medication. After many days of pain and dis-comfort in the upper abdominal re-gion, then having to be rushed to the ER with acute symptoms, I learned I have gallstones and I received a pre-scription for Tramadol, to be taken ev-ery six hours to ease the pain. Tramadol is one of the most potent an-algesics available today to treat mod-erately severe pain. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. I did not give it much thought. I have previously taken this medication for occasional lower back pain due to pinched nerves, so I started following the doctor’s treatment. But, little did I realize that, when taken as prescribed, and not in the fashion I was used to (one pill a day), I would be hammered with many of the drug’s unwanted side effects. I came home from the ER, groggy from the morphine given to me through an IV, but the dizziness and nausea never went away even after many hours had passed. I would feel light headed when getting up and had

trouble concentrating. Suddenly, one day I started having episodes of itching all over my body which

became unbearable until I took an an-tihistamine. I also encountered short-ness of breath, bloating and, worst of all, a panic attack complete with hot flashes and chills ... a terrible experi-ence which almost landed me right back in the ER. After such horrible moments, I be-gan searching the internet for side ef-fects of Tramadol and found many articles listing some of the symptoms I had already experienced and many more. In the Mayo Clinic website arti-cle related to this subject, there were 38 common, and 37 less common, side effects listed for Tramadol. Just a few of the most common side effects that are listed by several medical sources are: • Dizziness, unsteadiness, verti- go, coordination difficulties • Nausea, vomiting • Abdominal pain, indigestion, diarrhea • Constipation • Sleepiness, drowsiness, fatigue, • Itching, skin rash • Sweating • Dry mouth • Anxiety, confusion, nervousness, cognitive dysfunction • Headache

• Insomnia • Seizures • Respiratory depression, brea- thing difficulties (shortness of breath) • Suicidal thoughts • Low blood pressure on standing, hypertension, irregular heart rhythms If reading the ongoing list of the things that this medication may cause during use doesn’t scare you enough, then there are also many articles men-tioning that it can be addictive and that it may cause withdrawal symp-toms that are just as terrible. The following are listed as Trama-dol withdrawal symptoms: • Anxiety, mood swings, irritability • Brain zaps (shock-like sensations), tingling • Sweating, chills, goose bumps, shivering • Tremors • Headaches • Insomnia, sleeping difficulties, nightmares • Flu-like symptoms • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite • Depression • Hallucinations, unusual thoughts • Aggressiveness My immediate decision was to stop the medication and try to either

live with the pain until the scheduled surgery, or take something less dam-aging, like Motrin. It is understand-able that some medications lead to some undesirable side effects, but this information should be a warning up front from the prescribing physician and not just fine print on the prescrip-tion packaging information that most of us hardly ever pay attention to. The outcome is eye opening and it can be dangerous or even life threatening. In addition to the side effect issues and the withdrawal symptoms associ-ated with sudden discontinuation of Tramadol, there is also the generic drug concern. Some generic forms of the drug do not reduce the pain in pa-tients and may increase the quantity of the side effects, withdrawal symp-toms or complications. In conclusion, I have learned through this tough experience of sud-den illness that pain is sometimes more tolerable than the results brought on by the remedy prescrip-tion. Even after having used Tramadol and not having any issues, I learned that it is a drug that my body doesn’t tolerate in higher doses. Lesson learned, that I must always read the fine print and, for now, and must man-age my pain tolerance until my body heals.

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Is your garage door working properly? If not, you may be sweeping an important problem under the rug. If other home repair projects seem more press-ing, consider this: a broken or weak garage door can welcome crime, as many home robberies occur ei-ther in the garage or through the garage. “A well-maintained garage door can help rein-force your family’s safety and security,” says Chris Terrill, CEO of HomeAdvisor, a leading website of-fering resources for home repair and improvement projects. “Minor fixes on your garage door now can go a long way in the future.” With this in mind, HomeAdvisor is offering re-pair solutions to common garage door problems:

• The garage door won’t open or close: If you have an electric opener, check your keypad first and find out if your opener is functioning. You might need to have the opener reprogrammed.

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main in position if it̀ s in good shape. If it falls, odds are that the extension springs are worn and should be replaced.

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Many garage door issues will require the effort of a professional. So if you’re look-ing for a contractor to make repairs or replace your garage door, do your research. By reading pro reviews on a site like HomeAdvisor, you can find a reputable service professional from a network of 85,000 back-ground-checked service professionals to do your ga-rage repair, as well as other home repairs and improvements. Remove the guesswork out of the project and research garage door repair costs prior to hiring a professional.

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Whether you are mo-tivated to help the planet or simply want to slash home energy and water bills, there are easy steps to reduce your home’s carbon footprint. “Today, more than ever, we see the environ-mental impact we have on our communities by the choices we make dai-ly -- from the food we eat to the way we run our homes. While it’s easy to pretend these choices don’t matter, it’s even easier to take steps to live more sustainably and feel good about it,” says Brett Beitzel, a brand manager at Amana, a household appliances manufacturer focused on encouraging consumers to reduce their carbon footprints. There are several places in your home where you can take small steps toward a smaller carbon footprint.

The Kitchen Become more aware of what you put in your shopping basket. Include more lo-cally and organically grown and raised produce and meat in your diet. Avoid over-ly-packaged products and eat sustainably-caught or farmed fish. These choices are often healthier, too. You can also make a substantial im-pact by replacing your old refrigerator with a newer, energy-saving model. Com-pared to pre-2000 models, newer refriger-ators can use up to 41 percent less energy. As one of the few appliances that run con-stantly, that means a lot of energy and cost savings. Luckily, environmentally conscious home appliance manufacturers are going above the Department of Energy’s current usage guidelines by making energy effi-ciency a priority with newer models. You can also find efficient dishwash-ers that save water and energy. But even with a newer model, you’ll want to be sure you’re only running the machine when full. For maximum savings, look for EN-ERGY STAR qualified models on all appli-ances.

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Driving at night makes some people nervous – and with good reason. There are far fewer drivers on the road at night than during the day, but about half of traffic fatalities happen after dark, according to the U.S. Federal Highway Administration. Fortunately, there are things you can do to make night driving safer.

Prep Your Car for Night Driving Keep it clean. Make sure your windows, head-lights, tail lights and signal lights are clean so they are easier for other drivers to see. Switch your rearview mirror to the night set-ting. Flipping the small lever at the bottom of your mirror changes the angle of its reflective surface. You’ll still see the lights from the cars behind you, but they will be less bright in your eyes. Make sure your headlights are aimed properly. If your headlights are misaligned, it can make it harder for you to see, and it can disturb other driv-ers on the road. Check your headlights at least once a year. Ac-cording to SYLVANIA Automotive Lighting, head-lights can dim up to 20 percent over time. A recent survey commissioned by the brand revealed that 55 percent of drivers have never changed their head-lights or don’t know the last time they were changed. Here’s how to check your headlights:

• Park on a level surface facing five feet from a building wall or your garage door, then turn on your headlights. • If the circles of light are bright and white, they are in good working condition. • If they are yellow and dim, the bulbs should be replaced.

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SenIOR HAPPenInGS

Gary WriGht

Largo Cultural CenterOctober 4

Mr. Wright is best known for his 1976 hit singles “Dream Weaver” and “Love is Alive” that topped the Bill-board charts and sold over 3 million copies combined. “Dream Weaver” has been featured in many movies in-cluding “Wayne’s World” featured film, “The People vs. Larry Flynt” and “Toy Story 3.” Wright has had continued success on the Billboard charts and continued to produce records through the decades. You may have seen him re-cently in 2008 and 2010 touring with Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band. 8:00 p.m. Tickets $34.50 - $44.50.

The Largo Community Center is located at 400 Alt Keene Rd Largo, FL 33771. For more information (727) 518-3131.

SYKES LAKELAND 1ST ANNuAL FALL MARKET & CRAFT FAIR

SYKESOctober 5

Join the fun! Vendors, bake sale, concession and door

prizes! Fun for the whole family! 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. All Proceeds benefit the American Heart Association. Admission is FREE!

SYKES is located at 333 N Lake Parker Ave., Lakeland, Fl 33810.

BRICK-oR-TREAT

LegolandOctober 5 - 6 (Repeats on weekends in October)Legoland Florida celebrates Halloween every Saturday

& Sunday in October with safe and family-friendly festiv-ities. This spooky, kooky event features a Haunted Scav-enger Hunt in Miniland USA, trick-or-treating along the brick-or-treat trail, LEGO build activities, the largest LEGO Jack-O-Lantern in the world, Halloween enter-tainment and an all-kids costume with brick-tastic priz-es!

Legoland is located at 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884. For more information (877) 350-5346 or www.florida.legoland.com.

oKToBERFEST 2013

German American Society of Central FloridaOctober 5 and 26

Are you an Oktoberfest aficionado? If you know the words to “Ein Prosit, Ein Prosit, der Gemutlichkeit...” then you probably are. So for all you devotees to Oompa-pa bands, german beer, Bavarian food, lively crowds and chicken dancing — this is the best fest in town. If you are looking for authenticity, we have it. Join us in our Bier-garten where you will find fabulous German food, Warsteiner Beer on tap, singing, dancing and great enter-tainment. Starting at 10:00 a.m. $5 entrance donation, kids under 12 enter free.

The German American Society of Central Florida is lo-cated at 381 Orange Ln., Casselberry, FL 32707. For in-formation (407) 834-0574 or http://www.gasocf.com.

the afriCan Violet SoCiety MeetinG

Cypress PalmsOctober 7

The African Violet Society of Pinellas will have its next meeting on Monday October 7 at 7:00 p.m. Guests are welcome, free parking, raffle and refreshments. The program will be about “Sinningia - Another Violet Cous-in.” If you have a plant that you see something unusual or different, maybe good, maybe bad, or maybe just aren’t sure, bring it to the meeting for Show & Tell. For more info call (727) 585-5170.

Cypress Palms is located at 400 Lake Ave., Largo, FL.

FALL FESTIVAL & PuMPKIN PATCh FuNDRAISER

HorsePower for KidsOctober 05 - 27 (on weekends)

The farm offers an ideal country setting to provide people of all ages in the Tampa Bay Area the opportunity to experience life on a farm. You can enjoy petting, feed-ing, and grooming a variety of animals. Some of animals include: pygmy goats, potbelly pigs, bunnies, miniature horses, rams, and African tortoise, just to name a few of the farm animals. Children can enjoy pony rides, hay-rides, farm animals, music, games, face painting and more, all included in the admission price of $10. 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Pumpkin purchase is not includ-ed with the cost of admission.

HorsePower for Kids is located at 8005 S. Racetrack Road, Tampa, FL. For more information (813) 855-8992 or [email protected].


SenIOR HAPPenInGSbreWS by the bay

Florida AquariumOctober 11

Brews by the Bay 2013 will return to the Florida Aquarium for a night of unlimited fun. Kicking off at 8:00 p.m. Brews by the Bay will feature some truly great craft beers from Tampa and beyond ready for the sam-pling. Explore all the Aquarium’s beautiful sea life while sipping on a variety of beers and enjoying tasty fare from a handful of great Tampa restaurants on hand. There will be over 85 unique craft beers will be on hand for attend-ees to sample, live music, and more. Admission to Brews by the Bay is limited to adults 21 years of age and older.

The FL Aquarium is located at 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602. For more information (813) 273-4000.

oKToBERFEST TAMPA 2013

Curtis Hixon Waterfront ParkOctober 11 - 13

Herzlichen Wilkommen! For 3 full days, Tampa’s downtown Curtis Hixon Park will be transformed into the city’s largest, waterfront beer garden. Soak in the sprawling skyline views and beautiful sunsets, as the park buzzes with traditional schuplatt dancing, Alphorn performances and keg tappings. Oct. 11: 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Oct. 12: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Oct. 13: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Just like last year, entrance to the event is free for men & women of the Armed Forces. Just show your military Id at the entry gate. (Active or Retired). Price General Ad-mission –1 Day $10 | GA Weekend Pass – $25 VIP-1Day – $65 | VIP-Weekend $100.

For your Oktoberfest Survival Guide, Tickets and more info, please visit our website: http://OktoberfestTampa.com.

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is located at 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, FL 33602. For information (813) 274-8677.

fox Squirrel Corn Maze

Single R RanchOctober 12 - November 3 (Weekends only)

2nd Annual Fox Squirrel Corn Maze. Fun for the en-tire family, try to “Out Fox Our Squirrely Maze,” enjoy a hayride, pumpkins, games, food, arts and crafts, pony rides, petting zoo, butterfly experience, duck races, corn box for the little ones and more. Remember that you will be on a farm, so dress appropriately for the best experi-ence, tennis shoes or walking shoes are best. This is an outdoor activity, please bring sunscreen and a hat if needed. Only assistance pets allowed. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Price $9 - $10.

Single R Ranch is located at 3002 Charlie Taylor Rd., Plant City, FL 33565 or [email protected].

taMPa bay buCCaneerS treaSure CheSt 5K

Raymond James StadiumOctober 13

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we are excited to announce the first-ever Tampa Bay Bucca-neers Treasure Chests 5K at Raymond James Stadium before the Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers game on October 13. Be one of the first to register for the Treasure Chests 5K! The first 500 registrants will be in-vited onto the field for a special halftime experience. Cost of registration includes: ticket to the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game, treasure Chests 5K ath-letic “wicking” gender-specific t-shirt, chipped race bib and donation to breast cancer research. First, second and

third place for all age categories receive medals. Parking- 6:30 a.m.; 5K starts at 8:00 a.m.; Game Kickoff - 1:00 p.m.

Raymond James Stadium is located at 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, FL 33607. For more information e-mail [email protected] or www.buc-caneers.com.

aMbroSia

Largo Cultural CenterOctober 13

Enjoy this concert by Ambrosia with special guest Twinkle (aka Schascle) and Rock Soul Radio. This 5-time Grammy nominated band formed in southern California in 1970 and had five Top 40 hit singles including “Biggest Part of Me,” “How Much I Feel,” “You’re the Only Woman,” “Holdin’ on to Yesterday” and “Life Beyond L.A.” They continue to tour with many of their original members even after 43 years and continue to pack venues around the world to old and new fans alike. Special guest Twinkle and her band will open the show. Her music video “Can’t Get Love With Money” was featured on VH1 when she was a guest VJ on the Top 21 countdown. 7:00 p.m. Tickets $29.50 - $39.50.

The Largo Community Center is located at 400 Alt Keene Rd Largo, FL 33771. For more information (727) 518-3131.

ClearWater Jazz holiday

Coachman ParkOctober 17 - 20

What started as a 10-day series of jazz concerts has evolved into a major international jazz festival and draw for tens of thousands of visitors. Now in its 34th year, the Clearwater Jazz Holiday is a world-class gathering of the

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some of the greatest talents and greatest fans of jazz. 40,000 attendees expected. Starts at 10:00 a.m.

Coachman Park is located at 301 Drew St., Clearwater, FL 33755. For more information (727) 562-4800.

boKtoberfeSt Plant Sale

Bok Tower GardensOctober 19

Enjoy live entertainment, German food, craft beers, tree climbing and children’s activities. Free gate admis-sion is included. Tom MacCubbin, Florida’s foremost ex-pert on lawn and garden issues, will host educational workshops along with other gardening experts. Alpine Ex-press’ four-member lederhosen ensemble will perform along with the 60-bell Singing Tower carillon, Juggles the Clown and more. Plant sale. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Free.

Bok Tower Gardens is located at 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales, FL 33859. For information (863) 676-1408 or www.boktoberfest.com.

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Polk State CollegeOctober 19

The 27th Annual Polk State College Fallfest will be Sat-urday, October 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Many visi-tors have their particular favorite Fallfest events or discover new ones. And, Fallfest wouldn’t be Fallfest with-out the hundreds of handmade crafts on display. The craft show is the foundation of Fallfest. The fall event has grown considerably in its 27 years. From popular crafts to other exciting events, thousands enjoy the festival each year.

Kids Zone complete with LaSertoma’s Pumpkin Patch, featuring magic shows and balloon art by Luis Cam-panería and face painting. Haunted House. Food and live entertainment. Fallfest is a fundraiser with proceeds goind to various student organizations and the Polk State College Foundation. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

KEEL & CuRLEY BIERToBER FESTIVAL

Keel and Curley WineryOctober 19

Join Plant City’s Keel & Curley winery as they premier the new Two Henrys Brewing Company at this fun beer fest featuring a cornhole tournament, live entertainment and more. The Keel & Curley Biertober Festival will take place on Saturday, October 19 from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. There will be five different varieties of beer on hand as well as a number of home brewing clubs with delicious beer available. In addition, there will be live entertain-ment, a corn hole tournament and more.

The Keel and Curley Winery is located at 5210 W. Tho-notosassa Road, Plant City, FL 33565. For more informa-tion (813) 752-9100.

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Ctr. for Advd. Medical Learning and SimulationOctober 20

Transforming Tragedy: Finding Growth Following Life’s Traumas supports a comprehensive national initia-tive to include education about issues specific to veteran’s health and advances in research into the nursing curricu-lum to better prepare nurses to care for military veterans and their families. Please visit http://cme.hsc.usf.edu/joiningforces/ to register. For more nnformation please contact (813) 224-7860 or [email protected]. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Center for Advanced Medical Learning Simulation is located at 124 South Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602.

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Bok Tower GardensOctober 25

SenIOR HAPPenInGSBok Tower Gardens’ After-Hours Trick-or-Treating for

Kids. Creepy crawlies, spider webs and sneaky plants come alive at night during an evening of safe trick-or-treating. Bring your treat bag and explore the Gardens after-dark to find candy stations hidden along the torch-lit pathways. Open to kids of all ages as a safe and not-so-scary Hallow-een alternative. Bug repellent and flash light suggested. The Blue Palmetto Café will remain open until 9:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Cost $1 with costume, $10 without cos-tume.

Bok Tower Gardens is located at 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales, FL 33853. For more information (863)676-1408 or www.boktowergardens.org.

MonSter PlaneS uSa

Lakeland Linder Regional AirportOctober 26

A unique and fascinating event for giant scale RC Air-craft weighing up to 125 pounds. Monster Planes are ra-dio controlled aircraft giants at their best. Food and hobby merchants will be onsite. Cost: $10.00 for General Admission. Kids 12 and under are free. Parking is free.

Lakeland Linder Regional Airport is located at 3900 Don Emerson Drive, Lakeland, FL 33811. For information (863) 607-6611 or www.franktiano.com.

CooTERS 20Th ANNuAL CRAB FESTIVAL

Cooters Raw Bar & RestaurantOctober 24 - 27

Cooters Restaurant & Bar will host their 20th Annual Crab Festival, and all are invited to attend! The four-day big tent party will kick off at 5:00 p.m. Thursday and will run throughout the weekend. Cooters’ special Crab Fest menu will feature fresh Florida Stone Crab, King crab, Snow crab and Dungeness crab all at spe-cial reduced prices, live music under the big tent, and drink specials. No cover charge. Just half block from Jolly Trolly stops at the Hilton and the marina.

Cooters Raw Bar and Restaurant is lo-cated at 423 Poinsettia Ave., Clearwater, FL 33767. For information (727) 462-2668.

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Hyde Park VillageOctober 26 -27

Locals and tourists alike find Hyde Park Village to be a prime area for any and all ages. It’s been just over 2 decades since it’s inception, and this esteemed community art festival continues to highlight the tal-ents of more than 150 exhibitors display-ing a wide range of works from life-size sculptures to photography and jewelry. There are all sorts of opportunities to ap-preciate – and purchase – art, during this weekend of visual inspiration. Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free admission.

Hyde Park Village is located at 1622 Snow Avenue, Tampa, Fl. 33606. www.art-festival.com

hiSPaniC feStiVal of PolK County

Lake Mirror ComplexOctober 26

16th Annual Hispanic Festival of Polk County at Lake Mirror Promenade & Bar-nett Family Park. Join us for an afternoon of music, food, and fun! Over 30,000 His-panics will gather to celebrate our culture and heritage. We invite everyone to come

and enjoy this successful event. Festival highlights in-clude authentic hispanic food, live music: salsa, merengue, folklore, parade of flags, arts & crafts, games and much more. 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Free.

Lake Mirror is located at 121 South Lake Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801. For more information (863)644-5362 or www.hispaniccluboflakeland.com.

WalK to end alzheiMer’S

LakelandNovember 2

Non-profit Walk. Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the na-tion’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Al-zheimer’s care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to re-claim the future for millions. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Free.

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During the past month, my wife and I have been dealing with the downward spiral of her 85-year-old mother. Watch-ing her quality of life decrease on a daily basis has to be the most emotionally dif-ficult and draining experience of our lives to date. When my mother died unexpectedly of a sudden heart attack, the shock was immediate and devastating to us, but, in retrospect, not as much as this has been. I find solace in knowing that my mother did not experience the suffering that my mother-in-law endured. In fact, I learned that my mother was speaking to a close friend about her 2-year-old granddaugh-ters and the fact that we were building a room addition for her to move in with us when she had the heart attack. I took comfort in that, as she was obviously happy with her life when she died. My mother-in-law’s last days were not as fortunate. Despite the great sup-port from Hospice and their staff, we had to observe her steady decline on a daily basis. Visits from family were greatly appreciated; however, as she slept most of the day, her interaction was lim-ited.

For five days we had a home health care nurse with her from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from Monday through Friday. Sad-ly, on her last day, she was in pain but couldn’t tell us where she hurt. The Hos-pice nurse visited but couldn’t help iden-tify the cause of the pain. Finally at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, EMS was called and trans-ported her to the St. Joseph’s North Hos-pital E.R. Having a DNR Order on hand, the E.R. doctor asked us what our wishes were. She was not conscious but her daughter had spoken with her and knew that she did not want to be kept alive by machines just to run additional tests. As her designated health care surrogate, my wife requested that her mother be made comfortable and allowed to pass peace-fully. As difficult as that decision was for my wife, her love for her mother and her wishes prevailed. A little over an hour later, her mother died peacefully. Now, we are adjusting to the “new normal” of our lives. Admittedly, there has been relief that our ordeal is over. The funeral was conducted and it was obvious that she was greatly loved by both family and friends who will miss her greatly. The Garden of Memories staff explained our options and worked with us to make it truly a celebration of

her life. A video was created from old family photographs that played through-out the service, bringing back many memories of the joyous times in her life. During the service, several of her favor-ite hymns were played, sung by her fa-vorite country singer. It was a service she always wanted. Afterward, during our open house, many friend and family stories brought back happy memories and quite a few smiles and happy thoughts. Old family photo albums documented her life from that of a young girl to a loving mother and grandmother. Pictures of her sib-

lings, daughter and granddaughter’s birthdays and weddings emphasized her loving spirit. Older photos of her and her husband’s activities at parties, at home with friends and even fishing trips showed her as the devoted wife she was.Her daughter and I have begun address-ing the legal issues of the will and prop-erty concerns that must be completed. Thankfully she was proactive in com-pleting these prior to her death and in-forming us of all that had been done and where all of the necessary paperwork was located. Again, a final act of love to us, her family.

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PROACTIVE END OF LIFE PLANNING, Part 2By Jon Lynn


No, I’m not talking about hurricanes. Instead I’m talking about the life decisions we have to make at some point in our lifetimes.

I’m going to get serious. I know for those of you used to seeing or reading (let’s hope!) my articles, I try to keep them light. This topic, however, is not one of

those conversations I can make light of. So, in saying that, I will ask again: ARE YOU PREPARED?

I’m talking to and directing this to families, POAs, Health Care Surrogates and health care professionals -- the people designated to make end of life decisions

for another person. So often, we accept responsibility without realizing the emotional and mental stress it can have on us as we try to uphold the living will and not

pull the proverbial plug on someone’s life prematurely.

I’m sorry if I offend anyone with the term so often used in removing someone from a ventilator or other extra ordinary means of life support. I often wonder if

that term came to be because we couldn’t say it out loud ...STOP, end the person’s life. I recently had to make these decisions and it wasn’t the first time. Let me tell

you, it is never easy.

Have you accepted the position of

POA or Health Care Surrogate for

someone? If so, be sure you are pre-

pared and understand the importance

of your role in that person’s life. Be sure

you understand you may have others

questioning your decisions. When you

make decisions based on an individu-

al’s living will, with the collaboration of

the physicians involved, and then with

all your values in place, you will make

the best decision for that person. Yes, it

will be emotional and that’s alright be-

cause it is an important decision and

never should be considered easy.

Just remember, you have a health

care team behind you. Ask a lot of ques-

tions. Know that you have a right to re-

view all of the medical records and test

results. If it’s appropriate for you, pray.

And in the end, whatever decision that

you make will be the right one.

If you have an opinion, concern, or

comment on this topic, Let’s talk!

Provided by Ruth Fanovich, RN,

LHRM, Owner, Care Placement Home

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Are You Prepared?


I know that many seniors avoid the inter-state because of its race-car speeds, but I love it. In fact, I some-times feel safer on the interstate than most roads and streets post-ed at 35 or 45 mph, or even most school zones. Why? Because the interstate, espe-cially at rush hour, has bu mper -to -bu mper traffic, and the flow is about 8 mph. Plus, as a close friend constantly reminds me, there’s a designated lane for Mr. Magoo-type drivers. (Moi?) Sadly, I can’t think of the last time I ex-perienced feeling safe while driving the post-ed speed limit for most local roads because, in truth, our streets, school zones, and even parking lots have become the new “inter-states.” In fact, I’m about to purchase a statue of Saint Christopher for my dash, and I’m not even Catholic. I mean, I need SOMEONE watching out for me on non-interstate as-phalt. Think I’m kidding? Let me start with school zones, where flashing lights or orange cones signal “Slow Down!” Still, there’s al-ways at least one Andretti wanna-be who zips in and out of 12 other cars that are going the mandated 15 mph and who then guns it past the “End School Zone” sign as if it’s the finish line of the Indy 500. How could you not know to pump the brakes with 12 other cars keeping pace with an elderly lady walking her overweight dachs-hund on the sidewalk, or notice the “Your Speed” sign flashing in 18-inch numbers on the radar speed display sitting curbside for all the world--and you--to see? Next, let’s look at mall parking lots. I suf-fered wind burn the other day when I stepped off the curb by Marshall’s to go to my car, thanks to some idiot whizzing past me at 45 mph. A couple of times, I’ve almost become a hood ornament! I believe crosswalks have be-come the new cross-hairs for these bullet-speed drivers. Even in the parking lot at my apartment, some tenants barrel into their parking spots so fast that one of these days they are going to jump the cement hump at the end of their space or, worse, the hedge, and find them-selves in another tenant’s living room. Ever look out the window to see whose car stereo is blasting, only to find an empty space? The only reason you know someone pulled in and out of the parking lot is the fact that the apartment building is still shaking from the reverberation of their music. Face it; most people love to speed. That’s

why we really shouldn’t fault Gov. Rick Scott for not bringing speed rail to Florida. Some areas, like downtown St. Petersburg, already have high- speed rail, or a close second. No-tice that I said downtown. Congested down-town. Forget the fact that 30 mph is the average proper speed for city streets. Thanks to our synchronized lights through down-town St. Petersburg, we now have our very own, albeit short, expanse of speed rail. And woe to the driver who is looking for a busi-ness address, or who wants to gaze at store-fronts, or who hopes to catch the hotdog vendor at the corner of 1st and Central (on a red light, of course). Now, with our synchro-nized traffic lights, it’s not just the Energizer Bunny who keeps “going and going and go-ing.” Look out, look out, look out if you are not doing 55 mph! Oh, yes, let’s not forget the perennial tail-gater. I will never understand why people pay to go to the Monster Truck events. You can get the same thrill --up close and personal -- just by driving the posted speed ANY-WHERE. It will be a matter of seconds before you will see a huge SUV or big-cab truck pushing your bumper at 65 mph, ready to roll its wheels up onto your trunk and over the roof of your car. I don’t think John Denver was trying to be prophetic when he sang, “Country roads, take me home,” do you? And who slows down for construction zones/road work anymore? I remember when they used to post a flag man at the beginning and end of the construction stretch. Now they put up cement barriers. That’s a mistake. The “wall” apparently imitates a speedway for the race enthusiast, and you know the rest of the story. Hello! The fine is supposed to be dou-bled in construction zones, not your speed, turkeys! Forgive me, Michael Landon, but I pray there is no “highway to heaven.” Jean Mlincek is a freelance writer who resides in St. Petersburg, Fla

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• Offer to clean the house to get ready for the relatives coming from out of town or let them know you have a spare room if they need it. • Volunteer to grocery shop. • Take care of children. • House sit. • Take messages and or keep record of flowers given and food brought in.

Communication — Comments to Avoid:

• Do not say “I know how you feel.” No one knows how another feels. • Do not say “It’s a blessing; he/she is out of pain.” Grievers miss their loved one; common sense does not help. • Do not say, “Time will heal.” Time alone does not heal. • Do not say, “She or he had a good life….” This does not comfort; they still want them back. • Do not say, “It will take two or three months to get over your grief.” There is no timetable for grief. Do not put limits on their grief process. • Do not say, “Your loved one wouldn’t want you to be upset.” This is an avoidance message, telling them not to do the work of mourning.

If you are talking to a bereaved parent:

• Do not say, “You still have other

children” or “You are still young.

You can have another child.” This

minimizes their grief, as if the

baby or child doesn’t matter.

If you are talking to a young widow

or widower:

• Do not say, “Don’t worry, you are

young. You can always remarry.”

They can’t replace the relationship

they had.

Remember, there is no right or wrong

way to grieve. It’s their grief to own and

experience in their own way. Be respectful

and be a “caring presence” when they

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“Our residents here absolutely love you Jay, and they know their music! They have occasionally

left the room when other entertainers are here, but now some are asking if we can have you sing and play every week!” — An assisted living facility owner

a freshman at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC, Jay formed another band,

The Five Counts, and won a statewide competition in South Carolina resulting

in a contract with the U.S. Military and USO to travel around the world enter-

taining our military troops.

This gave him a broad variety of entertainment experiences and, a “shot” at

a recording contract with Roulette Records. The record producers worked with

Jay for a while before deciding that they “didn’t need another Bobby Darin.”

Over the years, Jay spent some time teaching his younger brothers how to

play the guitar, and he believes they got to be better musicians than him. George

McCorkle, Jay’s youngest brother, was songwriter and guitarist for the Marshall

Tucker Band, a successful southern rock group, and he wrote one of their hit

songs, “Fire on the Mountain.”

For years, Jay and his bands performed at central Florida hotels and loung-

es, and have been opening acts for celebrity performers like Mel Tillis, Barbara

Mandrel, Rob Ryman, The Fiddler and Michael Landon (Little Joe Cartwright

from The TV Series “Bonanza”).

The variety of music Jay has played certainly prepared him for his present

activities entertaining at senior living facilities throughout the Tampa Bay area,

and he knows how to select the music and songs that bring joy, fun and laughter

to the residents. He is a “one man band,” but you’ll think he’s an entire orches-

tra!

Jay recently recorded two of his original songs: “Broken Dreams” and

“Imaginary Movie,” and they are available on the web sites CDBaby.com, Ama-

zon.com and itunes.com.

It is quite likely, if you’re in the senior community around Tampa Bay, that

you’ll be seeing and hearing Jay McCorkle playing timeless tunes, standards,

oldies, classics, and the hit songs of yester-year.

If you’d like to learn more about Jay and his availability, you can contact

him directly at 813-810-3070, or email [email protected].

From McCORKLE Page 1


the birdS

The American Stage TheatreOctober 4 - 27

The Birds, a suspenseful thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat, written by Conor McPherson, adapted from the short story by Daphne du Mau-rier, directed by Todd Olson. Previews October 2 and 3. Opens Friday, October 4. Closes Sunday, October 27. Based on the short story that inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s legendary film, this sus-penseful adaptation by acclaimed Irish playwright Conor McPherson (The Sea-farer) is an emotionally stirring thriller. In a seaside town, masses of birds have begun to violently attack at high tide, driving two strangers to take refuge in an abandoned cottage. With no electrici-ty and little food, hope wanes…then a mysterious young woman shows up, and the struggle for survival really begins. Performances are Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3:00 p.m. Tick-ets $29 - $59. Student Advance tickets are $20. Students Rush tickets are $10, 30 minutes prior to curtain. Senior Dis-count - Receive $2 dollars off single tick-ets. Active military tickets are FREE with valid military I.D. presented to our box office for serving our country. They will also receive 20% off additional tick-ets for friends and family. Please contact the box office for further details.

Keith urban

Midflorida Credit Union AmphitheaterOctober 4

Originally from Brisbane, Australia, Keith Urban picked up his first guitar at the age of 4, and has been touring and performing full time since the age of 15. Today, he is one of the industry’s most electrifying live performers and gifted songwriters. His music has made an impact in every country where it has been released and he has played before sold-out audiences around the world. He’s sold more than 8 million records worldwide and has celebrated multi-platinum success in the U.S., Canada, and Australia, while breaking sales ground in the United Kingdom and Germany. He is the reigning CMA Male Vocalist Of The Year and has co-written or produced seven #1 Country hits in-cluding “Days Go By,” “Better Life,” “Who Wouldn’t Wanna Be Me,” “But For The Grace Of God,” and “Somebody Like You,” which spent a record-setting eight consecutive weeks at the top of the charts. Urban’s roots and commit-ment to country music run deep, even as songs like “You’ll Think Of Me” are embraced outside the format. From his country success has come multi-format radio recognition, inclusion in The GAP’s ‘Favorites’ Campaign, a sponsor-

ship arrangement with the national telecommunications behemoth SBC Communications. He’s performed on several internationally televised events including Live8 and The Grammy Awards and has been the subject of his own CMT Network Television Special. Keith Urban is a bona fide industry phenomenon. He possesses an unpar-alleled integrity and passion for his first love...music. Concert features Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch. 7:00 p.m. Tickets $38 - $73.10.

SARAh BRIGhTMAN - DREAMChASER WoRLD TouR

Tampa Bay Times ForumOctober 6

Over the past two and a half decades, Sarah Brightman has distinguished her-self as the world’s biggest selling sopra-no of all time with global sales reaching over 30 million units. She has received more than 180 gold and platinum awards in over 40 countries. Brightman pioneered the classical crossover music movement and is the only artist to have simultaneously topped the Billboard dance and classical music charts. She was also the first artist to have been in-vited to perform the official theme songs at the Olympic Games on two occasions. The first was at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games which was followed 16 years later by a performance at the opening ceremony in Beijing. Brightman recently accepted the UNESCO nomina-tion to be an “Artist for Peace” Ambassa-dor for her “commitment to humanitarian and charitable causes.” She has appeared in several films, in-cluding Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008), directed by Darren Lynn Bous-man, and Stephen Evans’ First Night

(2011). 8:00 p.m. Tickets &35 - $250.

larry the Cable Guy

Ruth Eckerd HallOctober 12

One of top comedians in the country, Larry the Cable Guy brings his latest stand-up tour to Ruth Eckerd Hall for two shows, 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Reno Collier will open the show.

Larry the Cable Guy is a multiplati-num recording artist, GRAMMY® nominee, Billboard award winner and the current host of “Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy” for the His-tory Channel. Larry’s road to stardom included the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, which grossed more than 15 million dollars. The ensemble cast of comedi-ans included Jeff Foxworthy and Bill Engvall. The tour’s success led to “Blue Collar Comedy Tour The Movie,” which premiered on Comedy Central in No-vember of 2003 and at the time, was the highest rated movie in the channel’s history. The DVD has sold more than 4 million units. The sequel “Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again” has sold

more than 3 million units. In March of 2006, the Blue Collar boys reunited to shoot “Blue Collar Comedy Tour One For The Road” in Washington, D.C. at the Warner Theater. The movie had its world premiere on Comedy Central June 4, 2006, again receiving some of the highest ratings. The soundtrack was nominated for a 2006 GRAMMY® Award.

Larry’s first comedy album release “Lord, I Apologize” has reached gold status, selling more than 500,000 cop-ies. His DVD special “Git-R-Done” has sold more than one million copies and has been certified platinum. His first Christmas CD, “A Very Larry Christ-mas,” has also been certified platinum.

Enjoy a sumptuous buffet prior to the performances for only $20 per per-son (includes tax). Doors open two hours prior to the performance. Due to limited seating, we suggest advance purchase. - See more at: http://www.rutheckerdhall.com. Show tickets

$49.75 - $100.

tfo: beethoVen’S SyMPhony no. 9


Evan Rogister, conductor, Katie van Kooten, soprano, Nancy Maultsby, mez-zo soprano, Nathaniel Peake, tenor, Ryan Speedo Green, bass, The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay and James Bass, music and artistic director.

The Master Chorale joins the orches-tra in this performance of Stravinsky’s solemn and baroque-intoned Symphony of Psalms together with Beethoven’s be-loved Symphony No. 9 with its life-af-firming “Ode to Joy.” 7:30 p.m. Tickets

$17.50 - $47.50.

JiMMy fallon

Tampa TheaterOctober 16

Jimmy Fallon will play the historic Tampa Theatre. The current “Late Night” and future “Tonight Show” host will bring his “Clean Cut Comedy Tour” to the historic venue for one night only. We’re getting a sense of deja vu with this show. You might recall that Fallon slipped into Tampa in fall 2008, a cou-ple of months before taking the reins of “Late Night,” as part of what our own Eric Deggans termed his “stealth come-dy training.” In 1998 Jimmy Fallon joined the cast of “SNL” and with his knack for musical impressions and par-ody songs quickly became one of the stand-out comedians on the show. Mov-ie roles, including “Fever Pitch” with Drew Barrymore followed, and in 2009 Fallon took over the reins of NBC’s “Late Night.” In less than two years on the air, “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” ruled the time period in ratings, was praised by the critics and began collect-ing awards. This year NBC announced

that Fallon would replace Jay Leno as host of “The Tonight Show” in 2014.

8:00 p.m. Tickets $45.

KriS KriStofferSon

The PaladiumOctober 16

In support of his latest album “Feel-ing Mortal,” music icon Kris Kristoffer-son makes his only Tampa Bay appearance at the Palladium. Kristof-ferson is a Country Music Hall of Fam-er who ranks among the most versatile of American talents. He’s been a Gold-en Gloves boxer, a Rhodes Scholar, a college football player, an acclaimed actor, a military officer, a helicopter pi-lot, a GRAMMY® winner, and now he finds himself releasing the third Don Was-produced album in a twilight years trilogy. “Feeling Mortal” follows 2009’s “Closer To The Bone” and 2006’s “This Old Road” in examining hard-won grace.

In his Nashville beginning, Kristof-ferson threw away a promising military career in favor of life as what he some-times calls “a songwriting bum.” He had excelled at most everything he’d ever tried, save for singing and song-writing, but it was the singing and the writing that called to him. He wound up penning classics including “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” “Sunday Morning Coming Down” and “For The Good Times,” as well as a slew of other empa-thetic, incisive gems. 7:30 p.m. Tickets available ONLY from Ruth Eckerd Hall, (727) 791-7400. (Afternoon of show, tickets available ONLY from Pal-ladium, (727) 822-3590). Tickets $45 -

$65.

iMPerial SyMPhony orCheStra

The Lakeland Center, Youkey Theater

October 22Masterwork concert #1, Lucky 13 in-

cluding “Tap Dance Concerto,” Gould, Prelude to “Die Meistersinger,” Wagner, “Simple Symphony,” Britten, “Grand March from Aida,” Verdi and “Irish Tune from County Derry.” 7:30 p.m. Tickets

$22 - $25.

luKe bryan

Midflorida Credit Union AmphitheaterOctober 25

After scoring top ten hits with “All My Friends Say” and “Country Man,” Luke Bryan quickly rose to fame as one of the hottest new stars and songwriters of country music. Don’t miss Luke Bryan on his 2013 “Dirt Road Diaries Tour,” featuring Thompson Square and Florida Georgia Line. 7:00 p.m.

enTeRTAInMenT


tfo: Cirque de la SyMPhonie


Jeff Tyzik, conductor. Back by popu-lar demand, Cirque de la Symphonie re-turns with a new program of breathtaking and seemingly impossible acts by some of the world’s premiere cirque artists, including aerial flyers, ac-robats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers and strongmen. The Florida Orchestra accompanies these extraordi-nary performers in a broad selection of symphonic favorites. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $17.50 - $47.50.

War of the WorldS

Carrollwood Cultural CenterOctober 26

75th Anniversary of the original Mer-cury Radio Theatre broadcast. Written by Howard Koch, produced by arrange-ment with Anne Koch. Presented by MAS Community Theatre. On Sunday, October 30, 1938, millions of radio lis-teners were shocked when radio news alerts announced the arrival of Mar-tians. They panicked when they learned of the Martians’ ferocious and seem-ingly unstoppable attack on Earth. Many ran out of their homes screaming while others packed up their cars and fled. Though what the radio listeners heard was a portion of Orson Welles’ adaptation of the well-known book, War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells, many of the listeners believed what they heard on the radio was real. Join us to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the original Mercury Radio Theatre broad-cast as MAS Community Theatre pres-ents a staged production of the broadcast. 8:00 p.m. Tickets $10 - $16. The Carrollwood Cultural Center is lo-cated at 4537 Lowell Rd., Tampa, FL, 33618. For more information (813)

269-1310.

WWe


WWE Smackdown returns to Tampa Bay for the first time in more than three years! Experience all of the action & ex-citement of this global television event up close and in person! Join the WWE Universe and all of your favorite WWE Superstars & Divas as the drama unfolds on the road to Survivor Series. WWE Superstars scheduled to appear include Randy Orton, The Big Show, Daniel Bry-an, Alberto del Rio, The Shield, Rob Van Dam, The Wyatt Family, Christian, Dolph Ziggler, The Miz, Ryback, Kofi Kingston, Fandango, the WWE Divas, General Manager Vickie Guerrero and more! (Card is subject to change.) 8:00 p.m. Tickets $20 - $95 (ringside).

Secure your seats! Tickets for this must-see LIVE show start at only

$20.00! For more information on WWE

Smackdown, please visit www.wwe.com.

Selena GoMez


Worldwide multi-platinum-selling singer and actress, Selena Gomez, has announced that she will embark on a 56-city world tour in support of her highly anticipated summer album. The tour will begin in Vancouver, BC, and will hit major U.S. markets including a show in Tampa on October 30 at 7:00 PM. “I couldn’t be more excited to tour again, but this time around the world,” said Selena. “This has been such an interest-ing few months. My music has grown and I want my fans to see a new side of me. Can’t wait to see y’all on the road!” Selena fans have been in a frenzy since she premiered the single “Come & Get It” from her forthcoming album, and made her debut television performance of the song at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards. The single is available now ev-

erywhere. As an artist, Selena has already sold

more than 10 million singles in the U.S., along with three RIAA-certified top-ten debuting gold albums, and three #1 Bill-board Dance Singles. Her last album, When The Sun Goes Down with Selena Gomez & The Scene was released June 28, 2011 and was certified gold in No-vember of that year. 7:00 p.m. Tickets $26 - $66.

the firSt annual taMPa iMProV feStiVal

Silver Meteor GalleryOctober 31

The first annual Tampa Improv Fes-tival is hosted at the Silver Meteor The-ater in Ybor City, FL by Post Dinner Conversation, Inc., Tampa’s original improv comedy company. For three nights on Halloween weekend, the Bay’s finest improv players come together to bring audiences the best variety in comedy and spontaneity. Featuring troupes new and old, big and small, family friendly and college targeted, TIF aims to please by featuring the many styles of performance and play that has grown up all over the city. 7:00 p.m. Tickets $5 - $35.

All tickets non-refundable. For more information about dates, times, and tickets, email [email protected]. The Silver Meteor Gallery is located at 2213 E. Sixth Ave., Tampa,

FL, 33605.

MiChael bublé

Tampa Bay Times ForumNovember 1

Touring in support of his new No. 1 sell-ing album, “To Be Loved,” Grammy-Award winner Michael Bublé will return to the

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VENUE ADDRESSES AND CONTACT INFORMATION

The American Stage Theater — 163 3rd Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Telephone: (727) 823-7529. www.americanstage.org

The Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center — 709 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236. Telephone: 1(866) 508-0611.

The Historic Capitol Theatre405 Cleveland StreetClearwater, FL 33755Telephone: (727) 791-7400.www.rutheckerdhall.com

The Lakeland Center — 701 W. Lime St. Lakeland, FL 33815. Telephone: (863) 834-8100www.thelakelandcenter.com

The Mahaffey Theater — 400 1st. St. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Telephone: (727) 892-5798.www.themahaffey.com

Ruth Eckerd Hall — 1111 McMullen Booth Rd. Clearwater, FL 33759. Telephone: (727) 791-7400.www.rutheckerdhall.com

The Players Theatre838 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236Telephone: (941) 365-2494www.theplayers.org

The Straz Center — 1010 North Macinnes Place, Tampa, FL 33602. Telephone: (813) 229-7827.www.strazcenter.org

The Tampa Bay Times Forum — 401 Channelside Dr. Tampa, FL 33602. Telephone: (813) 301-6500.www.tampabaytimesforum.com

The Tarpon Springs Performing Art Center — 324 Pine Street Tarpon Springs, FL. 34688 Telephone: (727) 942-5605.www.tarponarts.org

Van Wezel Hall — 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. FL 34236. Telephone: (941) 955-7676.www.vanwezel.org

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Making ends meet should not mean going without your medications. If you have limited income and resources, Medicare’s “Extra Help” program sets it up so this year you might pay no more than $2.60 for each generic drug and $6.50 for each brand name drug. The Centers for Medicare & Med-icaid Services estimate that more than 2 million people with Medicare may be eligible for the subsidy, but are not currently enrolled to take advan-tage of these savings. A recent law changed how your income and assets are counted:

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The changes that took place in 2010 allowed more people than ever to qual-ify for “Extra Help.” Even if you were previously turned down for “Extra Help” due to income or resource levels, you should reapply. If you qualify, you will get help paying for Medicare pre-scription drug coverage premiums, co-payments, and deductibles. To qualify,

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It’s easy and free to apply for “Ex-tra Help.” You or a family member, trusted counselor, or caregiver can ap-ply online at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp or call Social Se-curity at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY users should call 1-800-325-0778). All the information you give is confidential. Medicare beneficiaries can also re-ceive assistance in their local commu-nities from their State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), Area Agencies on Aging (AAA), the Ag-ing and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) and many tribal organizations. For information about how to contact these organizations go to www.elder-care.gov. To learn more about Medicare pre-scription drug coverage, visit www.medicare.gov, or call 1-800-MEDI-CARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048. This information prepared by the U.S. Department of Health and Hu-man Services.

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there, and it ranked among the top 10 meals during our entire four week European adventure. I even took a picture of the menu!

Verona Our one day and one night visit to Verona was far too short, but we stayed at a quaint bed and breakfast on a farm and squeezed in a quick pasta din-ner before going to the opera, “Carmen,” held in a well-pre-served arena called Arena di Verona. It was a very hot, hu-mid night (much like Florida) and we sat right on the stone benches of the arena soaking up even more heat. Just be-fore the opera began – our first opera ever, by the way, with a 9- and 4-year old in tow – everyone lit up a small handheld can-dle and held it high. With the full moon shining above and the performers and livestock moving on to the stage as the music came up, it was breathtaking and a moment that still moves me to tears. I will never forget it.

Venice Our last stop in Italy was Venice, where we delighted in the water taxi ser-vice that runs much like a metro subway or a train. It was here that we struggled the most with our luggage due to so many bridges and staircases. We got sort of lost, and we were hot and worn out when we finally found our hotel. Later, we learned that there are porters who, for a small fee, will put your luggage on a cart at the water taxi station and roll your things right to your hotel. No getting lost. No heavy stuff up and down steps. Mini-mal sweat – that’s the way to go. We loved Venice, and I finally al-

lowed myself to start shopping a little bit. What was shocking to me, though, were the number of high-end designer stores scattered throughout the streets and canals. We enjoyed some really tal-ented street performers one afternoon, and I personally enjoyed my tour of the Doge’s Palace, tied to the prison by the Bridge of Sighs. The history of the city is fascinating and shares many similar-ities to the history of our own country. While the cities were fun and excit-ing and action-packed, when I think of returning it’s the sea and the wineries set in the beautiful countryside that call me back. Driving a car was diffi-cult, primarily due to the challenging road signs and unclear navigation markers, but if we can master that, I cannot wait to discover what else there is to see in friendly, warm and delicious Italy!

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The opera in Verona (top)In Venice by one of the many bridges over the

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Medicare is stronger than ever with more benefits, better choices, and lower costs to beneficiaries. Expanded Medicare benefits under the health care law (the Affordable Care Act) con-tinue to be available –including certain free preventive benefits, cancer screen-ings and an annual wellness visit. More Benefits: Certain preven-tive benefits – including cancer screen-ings – are available with no cost to patients when furnished by qualified and participating health care profes-sionals. The annual wellness visit al-lows people to sit down and discuss with their doctor their health care needs and the best ways to stay healthy. Better Choices: Medicare will notify beneficiaries about plan perfor-mance and use its online Plan Finder to encourage enrollment in quality plans. Lower Costs: Average premiums for 2014 prescription drug coverage and Medicare health plans will remain stable. People who are in the “donut hole” in Medicare’s prescription drug benefit will enjoy approximately 53 percent discounts on covered brand name drugs and increased savings on generic drugs. Medicare wants to make sure that patients understand that the new Health Insurance Marketplace won’t affect their Medicare coverage and is not part of Medicare Open Enrollment which occurs from October 15 to De-

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