Seniors Today March 28, 2014

March 28, 2014

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Iwent to the Seniors Today FlowerPower Senior Expo the other dayand it was a wonderful, well-plan-ned event! You were given a list

of all the people in the show. We wouldstop at each rep and have them checkoff their name. I began to notice thatseveral people, like Tammy from Wal-green’s and Richard from Tremblay In-surance were lefties. I was wearing myshirt that is filled with the names offamous lefties and I often had to standstill long enough to be ‘read.’

When we had made the rounds, Sueand I went to the counter for lunch.Bonnie G. was passing out meals…with her left hand. We sat down andstruck up a conversation with Barb andChuck, who have come here from Ohiofor 11 straight years for Bike Week.They were with their friend, Bob, aFlorida biker. Barb said she is a twin.She added, “My brother is right-handedand I am left-handed.” Then we learnedthat she is one of eight children andthree of them are left-handed. Unusual.

More and more people are allowedto use their natural born writing skillsand the gap seems to be closing. Oneof my doctors, Dr. Geis, is a skilledleft-handed ophthalmologist who reg-ularly helps people toward better vision.Marty Robertson is a lefty nurse, achurch friend and a wonderful personwho is always right in my book.

It was inconceivable but true that theyear George Bush, Bill Clinton, andRoss Perot were running for president,all were lefties. Now we have Obama,who is left-handed. In 1993, 1996, and2008, all major candidates were lefties.

Some of the greatest paintings in theworld have been produced by left-handed artists like Raphael, Michelan-gelo, Leonardo de Vinci, and Picasso.Cole Porter and Paul Simon left beau-tiful music for us to enjoy and one of thebest groups to come out of the 60s wasThe Beatles, 2 right and 2 left; leftiesbeing Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.

As a kid, I thought I was the onlyone left… (left-handed that is). Whenpeople began to take note of it, onecomes to realize that most people write

with their right hands and as a result,everything is geared toward the major-ity. That’s why we lefties have to becreative… just to write our names with-out smearing.

You may know the story of how theword ‘southpaw’ came to be. It beganon a baseball diamond. In 1891, Chica-go’s Westside Park was facing west. Ifthe pitcher was left-handed, he wouldbe using the hand to the south. Theword began there and ‘southpaw’ hascontinually been used for over 100years to describe such baseball playersas Ty Cobb, Dizzy Dean, Babe Ruth,Ted Williams, Carl Hubbell, Casey Sten-gal, Warren Spahn, Roger Maris, andMark Fidrych. Other sports figures, liketennis’ Jimmy Conners and DwightDavis… as well as swimmer Mark Spitzare ‘southpaws’.

Here’s one I haven’t heard before… International Left-Handers Day isheld annually every August 13. It wasfounded by the Left-Handers Club in1992. International Left-Handers Dayis, according to the club, “an annualevent when left-handers everywhere cancelebrate their sinistrality and increasepublic awareness of the advantages anddisadvantages of being left-handed.”According to the club, in the U.K. alonethere were over 20 regional events tomark the day in 2001—including left-v-right sports matches, a left-handedtea party, pubs using left-handed cork-screws where patrons drank and playedpub games with the left hand only, andnationwide 'Lefty Zones' where left-handers creativity, adaptability and sport-ing prowess were celebrated. (What’llthey think of next?)

It isn’t inherited, it isn’t passed on andit seems to happen more often now thanin the past. However, fiddler crabs arelefties and while a morning glory willalways twine from a right-handed helix,the honeysuckle vine will always twinefrom the left.

I’m left wondering why the Phoeni-cian alphabet was from right to left.Could it be that left-handedness usedto be prevalent?

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer forSeniors Today.

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Caregiver’s DaysFirst United Meth odist Church of

Ormond Beach is providing free Care-giver’s Days Out that includes food,fun, and special attention for care re -ceivers. The days are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M.on Thurs., April 17; and Sat. May 17 atFirst United Meth odist Church of Or-mond Beach. This is a wonderful oppor-tunity for caregivers to have a breakand know that their loved ones are beingtaken care of in a loving environment.For details, call Sherry at 386.677.3581, ext. 311.

LAGOONACYEveryone is invited to Lagoonacy

on Saturday, April 12, 10 A.M. – 4 P.M.at the Marine Discovery Center, 520Barracuda Blvd., New Smyrna Beach.This is a celebration of the insanelyfascinating and beautiful MosquitoLagoon, with a day of fun, food, andfestivities through Art and Marine Dis-covery. Admission is free and there willbe food for sale. For more information,please call the Center at 386-428-4828.

Medicare WorkshopCome find out how medicare works

and get the answers to frequently askedquestions on Tues., April 1 or Tues.,May 6, both at 10 A.M. at Great Amer-ican Senior Benefits, 1930 W. GranadaBlvd., Ste. 10, Ormond Beach. RSVPto 386.671.9150 or [email protected] and leave name and date youwish to attend. Free $10 gift certificateto Gourmet Kitchen for all attendees!

Natural Smile Seminar

Find out if dental implants are rightfor you at a free patient informationday. Questions about the cost and howthe implant surgery is done will be an-swered. The seminar is scheduled at theoffices of Florida Oral & Facial Sur-gical Associates at 4 P.M. on April 29at 549 Health Blvd., Daytona Beach.Seating is limited and light refreshmentsserved. RSVP by calling 386.239.3600.

Calling All Caregivers

GrandVilla at 535 North Nova Roadin Ormond Beach has assembled a panelto answer your questions on assistedliving and available programs. Thepanel of experts include: Vitas Innov-ative Hospice Care, Americare HomeHealth, Chiumento, Selis & Dwyer, PortOrange Nursing & Rehab, and GrandVilla Senior Living. Please join them onThur., April 10 at 10:30 A.M. Free andopen to the public. Refreshments will beserved. Please RSVP at 386.868.0723.

Lunch BunchHoly Cross Lutheran Church, 724

Big Tree Road, South Daytona hostLunch Bunch every Thurs. at 12 NOON.Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo withnon-monetary prizes. Re servations arerequired by noon the Tuesday prior. Callthe church at 386. 767.6542.

Follies Don’t miss this years outstanding

performance of When Follies Goes ToThe Movies! Enjoy live singing, danc-ing, and comedy on March 28 or 29 at7:30 P.M. or March 30 at 2:30 P.M. atthe Ormond Beach Performing ArtsCenter. For tickets, call 386.676.3375.

Genealogical Society

The Volusia County GenealogicalSociety will meet in the Auditorium ofCity Island Library, Magnolia Avenue,Daytona Beach, at 6 P.M. on April 17.Lou McNally, Assistant Professor ofMeteorology at Embry Riddle Aero-nautical University will talk on WeatherIn Old Diaries. The public is invited.Please contact the President at 386.257.7828 for more information.

Kidney DiseaseDo you have Diabetes or high blood

pressure? These are two are the lead-ing cause of kidney disease. You canhelp with early prevention of kidneydisease for you or your loved ones.Kidney Smart Education classes areoffered in your area at no cost! Fordetails, call 888.my.kidney or visitwww.kidneysmart.org

Outreach DinnerOpen Arms is an outreach ministry

for the blind and visually impaired inthe Daytona Beach area. You are invitedto a free dinner, fellowship, and a pro-gram being offered at Holy CrossLutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road,South Daytona, on the second Satur-day of every month from 4 –6 P.M. Call386.767.6542 one week prior to reserveyour place.

Dare To Be RareJoin Reverend Elle Bratland in a

four week workshop Dare To Be Rare.In her recently published book sheshares valuable tools on how we cantransform our lives by changing self-defeating beliefs. Workshops are Wed-nesdays in April 9, 16, 23, & 30, 6-7:30P.M. The cost is $60 per person—plusreceive a free signed copy of Dare ToBe Rare. Reservations required. Pleasecall 386-788-5653 or e-mail: [email protected]

Pet Vet CruiserVolusia County’s Pet Vet Cruiser

offers low-cost spaying and neuter-ing services to dogs and cats in unin-corporated parts of the county and thecities of DeLand and South Daytona. ● Oakbrook Professional Center,

931 S. Spring Garden Ave., DeLand:April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29

● Fire Station 23, 1850 PioneerTrail, New Smyrna Beach: April 2, 9, 23, and 30

● Rockin' Ranch, 801 S. Nova Road,Ormond Beach: April 3 and 16

● Fancy Fruit and Produce, 911 S.Volusia Ave., Orange City:

April 7, 14, 21, and 28Fees are based on income. Appoint-

ments are required and may be madeby calling 386.323.3575 in DaytonaBeach, 386.626.6643 in DeLand, or386.424.6875 in New Smyrna Beach.

Financial PlanningFor Long-Term Care

Michael Pyle will discuss financialplanning for long-term care during afree program at 3 P.M., Wednesday,April 2 at the Daytona Beach RegionalLibrary at City Island. Pyle, a DaytonaBeach attorney and elder law special-ist, will explain the types of care cov-ered by long-term care insurance andMedicaid, including assets owned bysingle and married people, assets ver-sus income, when to plan, and tech-niques for qualification. For information,call 386.257.6036, ext. 16264.

Book SalePort Orange library plans book sale

April 4–5. Grab some cheap reads atthe Port Orange Regional Library booksale from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M., Friday, April4; and 9 A.M. to 1 P.M., Saturday, April5. The Friends of the Library will sellhardcover and paperback books, chil-dren’s books, audio books, puzzles,magazines, and movies.

Support GroupsNeuropathy

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The 2014 Neuropathy Support Groupmeets at 2 P.M. at Trinity LutheranChurch, Fellowship Hall, 485 Turn-bull Bay Road, New Smyrna Beach andat GrandVilla of Ormond Beach, 535N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach. The goalof the meeting is to provide support,education, and comfort to those withNeuropathy; and their caregivers. Fordetails, call 855.966.3600.


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by George Goldtrap

Recently, I left a position of lead-ership after 14 years of service.I did not do so reluctantly. Itwas time. Everything in life is

like that. As I get older it seems clearer tome. Solomon advised long ago, 'there is atime for everything'.

There are unavoidable changes in life.Age takes its toll. Giving way to youngerleaders and new ideas and techniques, is anabsolute must for any organization seek-ing to grow and prosper. A wise leader rec-ognizes this and accommodates this passagewith dignity. A foolish leader raises roadblocks, objects to change, and generallymakes him/herself a nuisance. These folkscreate unnecessary and uncomfortable sit-uations. My motto has been to disagree with-out being disagreeable.

Leadership however has its rewards.Leaders have the opportunity to generateprogress. Sometimes that means biggerand better. Sometimes it means smallerand more efficient. Sometimes it meansspending, other times it means hesitancy andsavings. A wise leader negotiates these pas-sages with careful study and understanding.Sometimes the leader must act swiftly…other times more deliberately. The trick isto know the difference… most of the time.You will never know 100 percent of the time.

Most important is the leader’s ability toevaluate the potential of those with whomhe surrounds himself… and make no mis-take, he must seek and choose assistants.He cannot lead alone. He will need trust-worthy partners with whom to discuss andcompare ideas. These partners must be self-thinkers but flexible to the ideas of others.They must be confident enough to think outloud, and humble enough to bow to corpo-rate decisions. It takes a team to win.

As I left the afore mentioned position ofleadership, many offered complimentaryremarks, but one stood out above all others.One of my partners said to me, ‘You setthe tone.’ Nothing else said was appreciatedin such a personal way. That had been mychief idea from the beginning… to createan atmosphere befitting progress.

My experience choosing partners hasmoved in both directions. I have partneredwith some great winners whose judgmentI learned to value and trust. They were peo-ple of personal dignity and self-esteem. Theirhabits were considerate of others. Courtesywas a way of life.

I have also worked with some less desir-able partners. This misjudgment was myproblem, not theirs. I had perhaps movedtoo quickly, with insufficient or misguidedinformation. I had overlooked the effectsof their personal choices. Leadership wassimply not there. A good leader cannot letthis affect him. Though sometimes tem-porarily painful, he makes the correction,dis-associates himself from the problem andlets it go. Leaders never carry problems for-ward. They simply learn to avoid repeat-ing the same mistakes.

Keep in mind that leaders also makemistakes. An apology is not the end of theworld. If you err, or someone thinks youhave, apologize. It won’t kill you. It willraise you up, make you taller and increaseyour value as a leader. You are human. That’snot a liability. Properly applied, it can beyour greatest asset.

Additionally good leaders realize thatpeople are more important than rules. Somerules are necessary but often rules outnum-ber the need. Remember... rules alwaysgenerate... generate a loss of freedom. Un-enforceable rules weaken the stature oflaw. You should create and apply rules withgreat deliberation.

It always irritates me when I hear some-one criticize young people… just becausethey are young. Youth is a universal con-dition. Judgments don’t come with the set.By trial and error we learn, we mature,(most anyway) we progress, we becomeadults. Those who do not soon becomeeasily recognized. Avoid them. The rest willhave a great influence on your decliningyears. It’s no cliché… youth are tomor-row’s leaders, and when tomorrow comes,our generation will be yesterday's news.This is especially important when a familybusiness yields leadership to a youngerfamily member. Appreciate, be patient with,and use the potential of youth.

It also bothers me when someone says,They don’t make them like they used to. I

usually respond, Thank goodness.Yes, some of the old ways were good,

as were some of the products, but timeschange, people change. You cannot stopchange. Get used to it… or move into acave. Not sure where you will plug upyour charger.

Finally, good leadership should humble,not exalt the leader. It is not a period ofself-promotion. Rather good leadershipexalts and promotes the organization whichit serves. When your work is over and youare NO longer out in front, take a fewmoments to review your time of leader-ship, and savor your accomplishments, andsend a note of thanks to those who helpedalong the way.

Never forget who they were.Good leaders are valuable, and some-

times rare. If your organization does nothave good leadership, consider running fora position yourself. Don’t just complain. Ifyour organization has one or more capa-ble individuals, let them know you appre-ciate them. A kind word and pat on the backmay mean more than a gold watch.

George and Peggy Goldtrap are bothactors, speakers, and writers and may bereached at [email protected]

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It was the Age Of Aquarius as hun-dreds of seniors in the communitykicked off the season by attendingSeniors Today Flower Power Spring

Fling on March 21st. Seniors from Volusiaand Flager counties descended on the HolyCross Lutheran Church campus inSouth Daytona for a celebration atthe 8th Annual Spring Fling.

Seniors were lined up at thedoor at 9 A.M. waiting to enjoytheir day. They were greeted bySeniors Today Account Execu-tive, Keith Goodrum and JohnClark with peace sign buttons toget them in the mood for thefling and many of the vendorswere decked out in their tie-dyedoutfits and headbands.

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Music was provided, as always, byThe Entertainer, Jim Nelson. Jim keptthe seniors entertained during the entireFling. Jim always does a patriotic melodyto honors those who have served our coun-try giving them an opportunity to be re-congnized. Others enjoyed dancing to his

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As any fixed income investorknows, interest rates todayare historically low. Since the2001 dot com bubble burst,

followed by the real estate crash, interestrates have continued to decline over thepast decade. So much so that the federal re-serve has taken a very unorthodox approachto monetary easing known as operationtwist by buying mortgage backed securi-ties and government bonds to the tune of$85 billion a month to artificially keep rateslow and help the housing recovery. Overthe past two fed meetings, they've decid-ed, since the economic data is improving,to begin to taper or cut back on their bondpurchases1 and since then we've seen inter-est rates on 10 year treasuries begin to climb,slightly2. So what does that mean for ratesgoing forward?

First we must look at the overall eco-nomic circumstances we face. Our gov-ernment has an $18 trillion national debt.Roughly 6 percent of the government's taxrevenues are used to pay interest3 at a timewhere the cost to borrow is historicallycheap and we are still spending more thanwe make. If we were to see a significant spikein interest rates, that could send shock wavesthrough the worldwide financial system.Our government could be forced to makemajor spending cuts that could completelyderail the recovery. Slashes to entitlementspending, furloughs and the possibility ofanother downgrade. Fortunately as the Fedhas begun to taper, we haven't seen a panicin the fixed income markets or a hugespike in rates or yet a third major financialbubble bursting.

I believe there are several ways out ofthese difficult financial times. First, the gov-ernment could simply raise taxes and col-lect more revenue to pay down the debt.Unfortunately, that could likely have a verybad outcome for growth and ultimately leadto a severe recession. Kind of like cuttingoff your nose to spite your face, just not agood idea. The second means could be tomake serious spending cuts to the largestgovernment programs such as social secu-

rity, medicare and defense spending. Notonly terribly unpopular, too much cutting inthese areas could also lead to another reces-sion in a time we can't afford one. The thirdpossible outcome is to continue to growthe private sector as aggressively as possi-ble, expanding the tax base and keepingmoney very cheap for businesses and indi-viduals to borrow. This is the most favor-able, assuming inflation doesn't become aproblem. In my opinion, we will probablysee the latter two, a reduction in spendingcoupled with easy money policy for manyyears to come. So interest rates are finallyrising? Really? I doubt it.

1HYPERLINK"http://www.federalreserve.gov/faqs/money_12849.htm"http://www.federalreserve.gov/faqs/money_12849.htm

2HYPERLINK "http://www.cnbc.com/id/101336029""http://www.cnbc.com/id/101336029"

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Spring cleaning is a ritual thatmany people like to performduring this time of year. It’s achance to de-clutter your home

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It might be easier to tackle one room ata time. Begin with the least cluttered areaand move towards to most clutter. Thatway you’ll feel accomplished right awayand encouraged to continue. Here are sometips for specific areas:

Kitchen cupboards. Go through yourkitchen cabinets and pantry one at a time.You’ll be surprised at the items you’ve beenkeeping that have absolutely no use to youanymore. Evaluate dishware and smallappliances for how much you use them.If they are rarely or never used, maybe theycould be donated. Also, take a look at thespices you keep in stock. If they are reallyout-dated, discard them, since they wouldbe long past their potency.

Bedroom closets. I don’t know aboutyou, but I can safely say that I probablyhave way too many clothes. There are manyitems that rarely get worn, are out of style,or simply worn out. Sort into piles of keep,

donate, or throw out. Don’t forget to sortthrough shoes and coats /jackets as well.

Bathrooms. Check the labels on pre-scription and over-the-counter medicationsand if past the date, discard. It could bedangerous to use after their expiration dates,not to mention the clutter they cause. Also,consider discarding medication that yousimply do not need anymore. Why keepthem around?

Linen closet. Don’t forget the linencloset. Look through towels and relegatethin and worn towels to the rag pile orconsider donating them to an animal shelterwhere there is always a need. Take inven-tory of sheets, blankets, comforters, andpillows. If you have a stockpile, maybeyou should whittle it down a bit.

One crucial aspect of the de-clutteringprocess is that you have to throw away theunused and unwanted items. Do not just takeeverything out and rearrange. Go aheadand get started. You’ll feel much lighter andyour home will seem larger.

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In the meantime, she has plenty todo exploring the picturesque town ofChinon, from the imposing edifice of itsnamesake castle to the winding streetsand charming plazas of the villagebelow. She's often in the company ofthe motley crew staying at her hotel, abohemian jumble of artists and touriststhat includes a seriously sexy Britishviolinist who sets off her warning bells.

Emily can't help but have romanceon her mind, surrounded by the storiesof the two tragic Isabelles of Chignon.Though separated by centuries—one amedieval royal besieged by politicalenemies, the other a chambermaid dur-ing the Nazi occupation—both womenfell victim to lost loves and sad fates,and both are rumored to have hidden

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As days go by with no word fromHenry, Emily becomes more and moreuneasy, especially once she finds acryptic clue that she believes to be amessage from him. Then events take atragic turn, and she realizes she's un-knowingly stumbled into a tangle ofpresent-day passions that may havealready put her in deadly danger.

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2. Chris Montez. Both songs werewritten in the 1940s and were widelycovered.

3. Joni Mitchell, in 1968. Birdsin flight across the cover spelled outthe words, but the artwork was acci-dentally cut off and it was releasedas Joni Mitchell.

4. Simon & Garfunkel in 1970.

5. Dream Lover, written and releasedby Bobby Darin in 1959. Little did Darinknow when he penned these simplelyrics that the song would go on tobe covered by dozens of artists, in-cluding Ben E. King, John Lennonand The Manhattan Transfer, as wellas in films such as Hot Shots! (1991)starring Charlie Sheen.

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Have you noticed that yourmuscles get weaker as youget older? It's thought thatstarting at age 40, we lose

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One particular study compared mas-ter athletes (recreational athletes whoseriously exercised four to five times aweek) who were 40 to 80 years old.Researchers measured leg strength,muscle mass, and fat content of theirmuscles. They even took MRI scans ofcross sections of the muscles of thoseat various ages who exercised versusthose who didn't.

They discovered that the loss of mus-cle mass and strength was not due toaging alone. Senior athletes had almostas much leg muscle as the younger ath-letes. There was little fat in the mus-cles of senior athletes. There was littleloss of strength.

Which means there's hope for therest of us.

Here's my theory, after viewing thephotos: We might not get back all themuscles and strength we had when wewere very active and younger, but wecan get back some of it, even if we'vebeen sedentary for years. At the veryleast we can maintain what we have andavoid further loss of strength.

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• Calcium remains in our bones, whichgives them strength.

• Self-confidence: When we can con-tinue to do things for ourselves; wekeep our independence.Ask about classes at your local senior

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by Sam Mazzotta

Is our growing preference forlarger dog breeds a sign that theeconomy is recovering? Accord-ing to the American Kennel Club,

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nomic indicator of sorts—have been onthe rise during the past five years,” saidLisa Peterson, an AKC representative.“As the economy has improved, peopleare turning back to the big dogs theylove, which cost more to feed and carefor than the smaller breeds that saw arise in popularity in 2007 and 2008.”

That's an odd statement to make, con-sidering the most popular large dogshave never been out of the AKC's an-nual top 10 breeds. The Labrador Re-triever has held the No. 1 spot for 23years, and the German Shepherd andGolden Retriever consistently make thetop five. The Dachshund and the York-shire Terrier are the only small breedsto consistently break into the top 10.

It raises questions about what theAKC thinks of dog owners. What werewe doing when we were supposedly outof love with big dogs six years ago?

What about owners who really prefersmaller dogs?

While financial problems are oftencited as a reason for owners to neglector abandon their dogs, the size of thedog isn't the biggest cause. Smallerbreeds can cost just as much or moreto care for, and I've met many own-ers who would gladly go hungry tomake sure their pet has food.

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Groceries and food shoppingcan eat up a tremendousportion of your budget ifyou aren’t careful. The best

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Most stores list the unit price on theshelf tag. Use it to compare the cost ofdifferent sizes and brands of the sameitem. Just because a package is biggerdoesn’t necessarily mean it has the bestprice per unit.

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itary Tuition Assistance Program, ifthings go wrong, it's hard to knowwhere to turn. The Department of Vet-erans Affairs has launched a new com-plaint system online, in partnership withthe Departments of Defense, Educationand Justice, as well as the Federal TradeCommission, and the Consumer Finan-cial Protection Bureau.

This reporting system will help inthree ways: Veterans can report negativeexperiences with a school; the govern-ment can identify unfair or misleadingpractices; quality academic support willbe available.

The range of complaint topics isbroad and includes problems with credittransfers, changes in degree require-ments, and unfair recruiting practices,all covered by the Principles of Excel-lence that schools must follow if theyreceive government money for veter-ans programs.

The reporting program can be reachedon the GI Bill and DoD websites. Once

a complaint is received, the agencieswill contact the school and work at aresolution. To file a complaint go to www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/ and click on GIBill Feedback System For DoD, go towww.militaryonesource.mil/ and put“school complaints” in the search boxto reach the Postsecondary EducationComplaint System.

At the same time, the VA has openedup the GI Bill Comparison Tool. Thisis quite a site, even though it's in Betatesting (still being tried out). In one placeyou can explore your career, compareschools, choose a school, apply for ben-efits, and more. Just by answering a fewquestions, you can get an estimate ofyour benefits and information about theschool's value (how much you'll earn inyour career).

For the comparison tool, go online tohttp://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/ andclick on GI Bill Comparison Tool. Ifyou don't know exactly the direction youwant to take, start with the CareerScopeassessment tool.

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Businesses That Support The Seniors Of Our Community

Annette Lynch Allinace Community 386-747-7688Maria M. Cruz Angel Care 407-328-0905Deborah Brown Apex Companion Care 386-615-2053Christie Bielenda Arcadia Home Care & Staffing 386-366-0892Rachel Rader Bridgeview/ Coquina Center 386-216-3776Stephanie Santarsieno Carepoint Medicall 386-316-6422Roni Jackson City of Daytona Beach Shores 386-763-7598Todd Register Clare Bridge Senior Living 386-672-8800Marion Flom DeBary Manor 386-624-2015Rena Bowie Doctors Choice 386-956-5793Vicki Cox Family Home Health Services 386-756-1418Diane Trask Florida Hospital Hospice Care 386-690-2284Patrick Forestell Florida Lutheran 386-736-5872Jennifer Beckwith Gentiva Hospice 386-747-1801Shar Baron Good Samaritan Society 386-239-7575Terri Perry Haven Hospice 386-428-0774Nicolle Cella Home Instead Senior Care 386-864-5918Mariann Darcangelo Home Instead Senior Care 386-255-0645Chanin Carr Humana 386-846-6051Becky Argeny Joyanna Insurance 407-474-0712Dr. Nalani Juice Plus+ 645-510-6702Kris Fischer Juice Plus+ 386-677-8233Debra Kay Mathews Keller Williams Realty 386-837-7277Greg Hopcraft Lanyard Manor 386-668-3674Kate Noboa Lanyard Manor 386-801-8677Cheryl Fredsall Oaktree Healthcare 386-767-4831Amy Lickfield Oaktree Healthcare 386-681-8778Judith Rossetti Office Of Attorney General 386-238-4990Eliane Gavin-Josve Quality Professionals 386-756-3377Tammy Horn ResCare HomeCare 386-257-7070Katie Bauwens Senior Home Care 386-681-8016John Sanfilippo Silversphere 386-236-3454Alyssa Noahcutt Simply Scrubs 386-747-0594Courtney Canfield Sterling House Port Orange 386-589-4359Catherine Drake Southland Suites 386-677-0782Mike Robinson Visiting Angels 386-717-8485John Long Vitas Innovative Hospice Care 386-366-6100

ST PALs (Seniors Today Professional Advertising League) is a networkinggroup organized by Seniors Today newspaper and made up of professional peoplein our community that all have businesses that serve our seniors. The group wasthe first of its kind in this area, was formed over 15 years ago, and is the longestrunning networking group dedicated to seniors in the Volusia /Flagler area. STPALS prides itself on constantly networking to improve senior resources, enrichsenior lives, and provide quality services and care for our seniors. ST PALS iscommitted to meeting the needs of seniors in our community.

The following is a list of professionals who share the ST PALs commit-ment. Please be sure to consider their businesses when you have the need fortheir services:

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