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"America's Love Affair with the Automobile"
"Darrin One "Eighty" Packard: Cost $4593"
"1939 Pontiac 'Deluxe Eight'": Cost $1046
"Tucker 'Torpedo' 1948"
Join the Vietnam Vets (Chapter 680) 1st Annual Fundraiser Car Show September
22nd, West Palm Beach
"If you Like Antique and Classic Cars, This is a
Must!" by Anita Finley
Support the Vietnam Vets to Raise Funds! If you are like many of us, you
stare at an old Chevy or Ford, remembering the days when you thought they were
sooo cool! Be sure to attend the Car show and bring your grandchildren!
"Theresa's Tigers Twist and Turn!"
'80-96ers ... Just "Noodling" Around For Perfect Pool Exercise
"Water Noodling Around: An Easy Way to Exercise," by Anita Finley
According to swimming therapist, Theresa Pantanella, swimming can improve
and develop better posture, among many other benefits. Pool therapy brings out
the best in people, especially with older adults and those with physical disabilities.
Book of the Month "Making LOVE AGAIN-Hope
for Couples Facing Loss of Sexual Intimacy," by Virginia and Keith Laken
"Recovered, Happy & Sexual" are special
words for those couples who have to deal with sexually difficult situations
caused by such diseases as cancer of the prostate or diabetes.
Special Advertiser of the Month Feature:
Congratulations to Champion Home Health
"A Little Personal History from Kim Champion"
The home health industry has grown ever since Kim Champion first became
a part of it in 1987 working for a major health care provider. Starting her
own home health care company has been extremely beneficial to Kim and her husband,
Rick and for those whom they so kindly serve.
Letter from the Publisher September
is still hot and the sun can burn, so be sure to wear your sun shades, sun lotion
and drink lots of water. Enjoy our
new columnists on fashion and on positive thinking.
"Radio Stars Bring Fascinating
Stories and Information,"
Tune in your radio on Saturdays from 5 AM to 8 AM on WSBR 740 AM to hear many
of the writers who bring you fresh and interesting information in Boomer Times
& Senior Life
Don't Miss the October issue!
If you want to know what is red-hot in fashion and accessories this fall, check
out the October issue.
"An Exceptional and Extraordinary
Vacation Spot
Naples has so much to offer, with its shops, art galleries, beaches and close
proximity to South Florida.
"Win a Naples Getaway!
3 days and 2 nights of fun and frolic,"
Just enter your name, address and phone number and you may be the lucky winner
of a lovely 3 days and 2 nights in Naples.
"Wellness: What is it?" Part
2 of 2 by Peggy Dalo-Smith, CET and Peggy Fyotek, R.N.
Wellness is a concept of choices that are made every day. Wellness programs
can help you with your goals including hypnosis for smoking cessation and weight
loss.
2000+ Living the New Millennium-"The
All-Purpose Underpaid Female," by Bill Finley
Being a woman in the 20th Century was not as satisfying nor as lucrative
as it is today. However, moms are now having to work to bring in that second
income and often their pay scale is still not equal to that of men. A unified
working female's union may be the answer.
"Ask Gabby," by Gabriella
Santini
This month the woman who complains about her boyfriend who likes to have
sex in the backseat is luckier than she may know. Also, the other advice given
by Gabby regarding politics and religious discussions in the workplace is very
appropriate.
"One In Three Will be Affected
by Dementia Either in Themselves or a Loved One," by Jacqueline Marcell
and presented as a courtesy of Mark Brody, M.D.
Education is the key to be able to deal with dementia. The book, "Elder
Rage, or Take My Father ... Please! How to Survive Caring for Aging Parents,"
by Marcell describes the frustrations and the daunting task it is.
"How to Live 17.6 Years Longer,"
Part 1 of 2 by Jacques Weisel
If you laugh, think positive and volunteer your services, according to
the latest research, you will live 17.6 years longer. Weisel tells the readers
how to simply do it.
"Long Term Care Insurance Completes
Your Financial Plan," Part 2 of a series, courtesy of Joseph S. MacAdams,
Jr.
A recent study predicts that by 2005, elder care will replace child care as
the #1 dependent care issue in the U.S. When people are considering a long term
policy, they do not want to assume the risk of having benefits taxed in the
future and are staying away from non-qualified policies until the IRS makes
a ruling.
"Family Matters,"
by Martin P. Ludwig
Each person is an organic part of the human community, therefore interdependent
and vital to each other. Caring and love helps especially when traumatic situations
like 9/11 have occurred.
"Looking at Language," The
Awakening of Helen Keller by Richard Lederer,
Most of us cannot remember learning our first word, but Helen Keller recalled
that event in her life with a flashing vividness. She remembered because she
was deaf, mute and blind from the age of 18 months and did not learn her first
word until she was seven.
"The Cost of Prescription Drugs:
Health Care of Political Issue?" by Walter H. Janke, M.D.
Americans are spending more on health care than ever before, and individuals,
who are least able to afford these costly drugs, must pay for them out of their
own pocket.
"She's a Bee-uty" by Mike
Appelbaum
Wildlife programming on TV has always fascinated many of us, and we have
experienced many of the shows on "Wild Kingdom." Now Steve Irwin as
seen on the "Crocodile Hunter" on the Animal Planet is carrying the
torch as a wildlife enthusiast.
"A Medicare's Recipient's Guide to
Part B Eligibility," by Marc Gregg
If you want a motorized power chair, hospital bed or walker and want Medicare
to pay for it, your physician must deem it medically necessary. There may be
complications and it is beneficial to work with a knowledgeable provider.
"Very Private," By
Jacqui Brandwynne
For love to happen, you have to take emotional risks and let yourself be
vulnerable. Only the passage of time reveals character, lifestyle habits, values
and beliefs that let us assess how compatible we are and what a life together
would be.
"Award-Winning Companion Services,"
by Mary Ann Hanson
Recognizing that aging is not a disease but another stage of life, it is imperative
that caregivers offer the help ad support to keep older adults safely in their
homes.
"Confused and Overwhelmed by Health
Care Decisions?" by James Hannifan
Most people are confused and overwhelmed when they must make a health care decision
for a parent, spouse, or loved one. Appropriate decisions must be made and using
a geriatric care manager to help work through them can be very effective.
"Later Life Lessons, Seniors
and their Pets-Together Forever?" by Carole Seigworth
When you or someone you love is considering a move to a retirement community,
be sure to always ask about the pet policy early in the decision-making process.
Seniors shouldn't have to give up a pet, especially in later life.
"BOTOX™ For Little Miracles,"
by Daniel Azurin, M.D.
Facial lines, particularly frown lines, can make you look older, tired or angry
even when you are not. BOTOX™ treatments offer a relatively quick an easy
way to erase those lines and wrinkles.
"Acupuncture: One of the Oldest
Health Sciences," Part 2 of 2 by Dr. Michael J. Morreale
Acupuncture has been proven successful for pain relief and addiction control.
It isn't painful if properly treated by a licensed and experienced acupuncturist.
"World's Largest Arthritis Study:
Palm Beach County Area Arthritis Sufferers Encouraged to Seek Entry,"
by Pat Cope
TARGET (Therapeutic Arthritis Research & Gastrointestinal Event Trial) will
enroll more than 18,000 patients at more than 800 sites worldwide.
"Long-Term Care Questions &
Answers, Ask the Expert" by Dennis H. Lentin
Each month questions are answered pertaining to long-term care. Some of them
are: "I have Parkinson's, is there a policy available to me?" "What
is the biggest benefit of Log Term care?" I have a LTC policy that is several
years old, should I have it reviewed?"
"The Awakened Life: Your Way Out
of the Cage," by Dr. Wayne Dyer
Look at how you play out the reactions to all of the characters and events that
you create for your life. Your reactions are the very stuff of which the quality
of your life is made up.
"Quips from the Stars, Welcome to
the World of Celebrities," by Burt Richards
Rube Dee and her husband, Ossie Davis are the featured stars, their fascinating
lives evolving and enthused by the many successes they have both achieved.
"Osteoporosis and Your Gut: the
Influence of Lactic Acid Bacteria on Bone Structure," by Ann Louise
Gittleman, M.S.
Enhance your body's ability to absorb nutrients and your bone structure
may be helped. Consider Dr. Ohhira's Probiotics 12 PLUS along with good calcium
and magnesium products.
"ENRON Lessons," by
Howard M. Rosenfield
There are many lessons to learn from the ENRON debacle: Accountants need to
be waterdogs and not lap dogs; Watch out when the CEO or CFO's resign from a
company for "personal reasons." Diversify your 401(k) stock holdings.
"September Greetings & Happy
New Year," by Joan Z. Shore
The author of this column lives in France and wrote: There is a special word
for what happens in September: la rentree. It means, literally, the return.
I like to think it's not just a return to normal or, worse, a falling back into
old habits, but rather, a timely return in order to begin a new cycle-refreshed
and renewed.
"Educate Yourself on Senior Communities:
The 4 W's What, Why, When, Who," by Jeremy Bloom
Prospective residents looking for a senior community that affords convenience
and luxury and ownership often have questions. Here is a sampling of some of
them: If I decide to purchase a smaller residence, then when my children and
grandchildren come to visit, where can they stay? I have been shopping for a
residence in a senior community. These communities seem to charge more per square
foot than non-restricted age communities. What's the reason?
"An Historical Looking Back,"
Final Part of the series, by Jim "JJ" Jackintelle
Over the last many months, you have been reading excerpts from a letter that
co-founder Norm Gregersen gave to all of the employees at Palm Beach Motor Cars.