Senior Life magazine, which I created and edited myself. Forgive the awkward layouts - the ads were sold in "pre-fab" blocks. I built the ads per client requests.

1. JULY - AUGUST 2016
From Your
Friends At:
REBECCA J.REBECCA J.
HELPING YOU
LIVE BETTER
At the Manatee YMCA we’re not just a gym. We provide the
programs, classes and support that help you get fit, be healthy,
and believe in yourself to find a better you.
www.SeniorLifePublications.com
SEE INSIDE FOR:
• GUIDES ON WHAT
TO DO, WHERE TO
GO AND HOW TO GET
THERE...
• ARE YOU A
VETERAN? SEE THE
“VETERANS’ POST”
FOR VET NEWS...
• SAVINGS
FOR SENIORS
THROUGHOUT!
• PUZZLES!

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GREAT CHOICES FOR
SENIOR LIVING IN BRADENTON
Westminster Communities of Florida has two great communities to choose from in Bradenton!
Make a choice that’s right for you: quiet neighborhood streets or waterfront living on the Manatee
a range of supportive services like assisted living, skilled nursing therapy and rehabilitation. No
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3. • WHICH HEARING AID IS RIGHT
FOR ME?.................................................. P. 6
• GOODWILL’S TECH CONNECTION.............. P. 7
• EVENTS CALENDAR by Renaissance 9................. P. 8
• King Puzzle Page.................................. P. 10
• ABS WORD SEARCH CHALLENGE.............. P. 11
• VETERANS’ POST............................. P. 12
• DIABETES PREVENTION WITH
THE YMCA.............................................. P. 12
• ASK THE PHARMACIST............................. P. 15
• KING PUZZLE PAGE
ANSWERS.............................................. P. 15
• ESTATE PLANNING: THE LAST
WILL & TESTAMENT................................. P. 16
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4. EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
Cut them out and keep them in a handy place!
Courtesy of Senior Living Publications
FIRE POLICE MEDICAL
IT’S TIME TO TAKE HEART! HEALTHY HEART CHECKLIST:
♥ Do you have a family
history of heart
disease?
♥ Do you have Diabetes?
♥ Are you overweight?
♥ Do you know what your
Cholesterol level and
high sensitivity CRP
are?
♥ Do you have high
blood pressure?
♥ Did you ever smoke?
♥ Do you have an inactive
lifestyle?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, it’s
time to take heart and take action. Dr. Erick Calderon,
Lakewood Cardiovascular Consultants, invites you to
schedule a consult and preventative cardiovascular
testing to keep your heart and health the best it can
be. We offer a complete Cardiovascular Diagnostic
Outpatient Test Center on site for your convenience.
Erick E. Calderon, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Dr. Calderon is a board certified cardiologist. He attended
Francisco Marroquin University in Guatemala followed by
residencies and fellowship at University of Tennessee School
of Medicine in Memphis, TN.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Board certified in Interventional Cardiology
Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Diplomate of the American Board of Nuclear
Cardiology
Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
Fellow of the American Society of Coronary
Angiography and Intervention.
Dr. Calderon brings national expertise in the
diagnosis, medical and minimally invasive approach
to Cardiovascular Diseases. He is a member of the
American Medical Association, American College of
Cardiology, American Heart Association and Manatee
County Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Calderon serves
as the Medical Director for Lakewood Ranch Medical
Center Cardiovascular Laboratory.
Please call 941-907-1113
and schedule your appointment today!
Located at:
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• In Lakewood Ranch • Most Insurances Accepted

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• Respite Care - Senior Day
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• 36 Years of Nursing
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• 2 1/2 Acres of Private
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• Assistance with Medication &
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• Daily, Weekly, & Monthly
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• Independent Living
• Assisted Living
• Close to Manatee Memorial &
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2211 29th Ave. West
Bradenton • 34205
LIC # AL11603
Respite Care:
Temporary relief for those who are caring
for family members. Often, the physical,
emotional and financial responsibilities can be
overwhelming.
Adult Day Care:
Offers programs for the health, safety and
well-being of adults with impairments.
Provides a protective environment for activities
and services that often include exercise,
health screens, education & socialization/
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crafts & hobbies, music & day trips as well as
other social activities.
For more information or an
appointment to tour the facility, call:
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6. HOW CAN I KNOW WHICH HEARING AID IS BEST FOR ME?
By Mark Krywko
Starting with a
comprehensive
hearing exam will tell
us if your hearing loss
is caused by a medical
issue that would be
best treated by a
medical doctor or if it
is one of many factors
that can lead to hearing loss.
Next, we’ll find out about you: what is your
lifestyle? Do you work, or are you retired? How active
is your social life (ie - restaurants, theaters, clubs [like
The Elks, etc], bingo, charity events, cruises, shopping,
grandchildren, family, friends & neighbors)?
After we have gathered the information, we’ll find
the right hearing aid for you and have you try it in our
office. All EarTech hearing aids come with a 30-day
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Give us a call today for a free consultation and
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warranty and you will never pay an office call
or service fees.
Mark Krywko
Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist,
ACA
Established 1988
3904 9th Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941)747-8193
www.eartechinc.com
“That’s All You Need
To Hear!”

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12. VETERANS’ POST
Good News On PTSD
A clinical trial has shown that the addition of just
one care component can improve outcomes for those
with PTSD. The component was specially trained
care managers and telephone therapy. After one
year, those who had telephone-based therapy saw
significant improvements in recovery, compared with
those who didn’t have the teletherapy.
The telephone therapy aspect was seen as a way
to get around the stigma of showing up to see a
mental-health specialist. The specially trained care
managers were key, too, and served to coordinate
between the patient and the overall care team.
The non-profit research organization RAND
Corporation, in collaboration with the Department
of Defense and two universities, began the study
back in 2012. More than 600 military personnel at
various bases were divided into two programs. One
group got the standard care: screening for PTSD
and depression. Nurses would call monthly to ask
about symptoms.
The other group got the upgraded care: In addition
to the above, the nurses were specially trained, and
psychologists would make the telephone calls to
do therapy, as well as offer face-to-face meetings.
Psychologists, psychiatrists and care managers would
review the information on a weekly basis and suggest
changes if necessary.
The bonus is that the telephone therapy likely will
get more people to seek care sooner, reducing the
time to begin treatment.
It’s thought that between 13 percent and 18 percent
of active military or veterans suffer from PTSD,
depression or anxiety after they’ve been deployed.
Only half of those receive mental-health services.
The clinical trial isn’t currently taking on new
participants. Still, if you want to read the particulars,
go online to clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT01492348.
If you’re interested, it wouldn’t hurt to talk to your
care provider about it. The contact info for medical
personnel is at the bottom of the webpage.
(c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
By
Freddy Groves
The Manatee YMCA at Bradenton,
3805 59th Street West is Ready to Help
Adults Prevent Diabetes!
The YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program is a group-based
lifestyle intervention for adults, at high risk for developing
type 2 diabetes, and has been shown to reduce the number
of new cases of diabetes by 58 percent overall and by 71
percent in adults over 60.
The Program is a year-long program, 16 weekly sessions
followed by 8 monthly sessions. In a relaxed classroom
setting, a trained Lifestyle Coach helps participants learn
skills to help them incorporate healthy eating, increased
physical activity, and other behavior changes into their
everyday lives. The goals of the program are 7 percent weight
loss and an increase in physical activity to 150 minutes per
week. Eligibility includes being 18yrs. or older, overweight
with a BMI of 25 or greater, and at risk for developing type 2
diabetes or have been diagnosed with prediabetes. People
diagnosed with diabetes do not qualify. Membership options
are available, but a Y membership is not required. Financial
assistance is available for those who qualify. Program
starts August 18th. Registration has begun. Contact Jackie
McMahon at 941-798-9622 ext. 405 or visit
www.manateeymca.org for more information.

13. ADERHOLDT
BACK PAIN INSTITUTE
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5221 26th St. West
Bradenton • 34207
7349 Professional Pkwy East
Lakewood Ranch • Sarasota
34240

14. The demand for advanced joint health
systems and nutricosmetics is projected to
grow to over $13 billion in the next 4 years!
Contact Your Local Representatives:
Neil & Barbara Ellis
239-822-1106
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15. MAGIC
MAZE
KEY:
ASK THE PHARMACIST: DIABETES
SONI PATEL,
Pharmacist
Patients ask for help in
choosing a blood glucose
meter& test strips. The
problem is the cost of the
strips. Not the meter. Lancets
are less expensive.
Strips are important
because you must purchase
them every month, companies
with very good meters that are
now in form of USB etc, such
as One Touch Verio can sync
wirelessly which sends Glucose
results to smart devices and IBGStar,s mobile app
tracks glucose, Insulin, Carbs all can be detected
and manual recording is no longer needed. Strips
are expensive and not all Medicare services cover
meters and advanced technology.
Your Pharmacist can look into which
strips are covered by your insurance, and help
make changes if needed. They must meet the
same standards as other meters.
Universal or third party strips might cost less
but may not work with most meters. We can also
let you know how to make meter testing easier,
such as larger buttons with those with limited
dexterity.. or audio for the people with limited
vision.
6229 14th Street West, US 41N
BRADENTON, FL 34207
941-753-6075

16. ESTATE PLANNING: THE LAST WILL & TESTAMENT
Estate Planning –
The Last Will and Testament
Estate planning is something in which
every person should think about, not
just an elderly person. Estate Planning
is the process in which we look at the
assets we have, how we want to manage
them during our lifetime and to whom we
would like to receive our assets upon our
death. This is the planning we do for our
families and ourselves when we are living
and are mentally capable to making the
needed decisions.
Let’s take a look at the Last Will and
Testament (“Will”).
The Will, when properly executed, is
a legally binding, written direction by a
person controlling the disposition of that
person’s property at death. Not only is
it used to dispose of your assets, your
Will can also provide for your specific
wishes with regard to burial, cremation,
and funeral arrangements. But, probably
the most well-known area that one would
think about when they prepare a Will is
to whom their assets or estate will go
to when they die. Who will be your
beneficiaries? Your family members,
your friends or do you have some favorite
charity you would like to have your estate
assets be left to? Your Will directs your
“Personal Representative”, or some may
know this designation as an “Executor”,
to be the person who ensures the terms
of your Will are carried out. The Personal
Representative would be a person
appointed in your Will and would have
the duties to make sure the beneficiaries
you have named in your Will are given
their interest or distributions you have
set forth in your Will. The Personal
Representative would also ensure that
your creditors and taxes are paid.
If you would like to make a Will, please
contact me and I would be happy to assist
you.
REBECCA J.
PROCTOR, ESQ.
– ELDER LAW PA
3027 Manatee Avenue West, Ste. A
Bradenton, FL 34205-4200
Phone: 941-251-6969
Fax: 941-243-3825
rproctor@rebeccaproctor.com