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WINTER 2017
TOMMY
CHONG
An Exclusive Interview
2017
A Retrospective
Senior
Follies
For the
Young at
Heart
Presented by Council on Aging of west Florida
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What a year it has been! Not only personally, as this Council on Aging gathers approximately $30,000 in
completed my first full year (of many!) at Council gifts to distribute to more than 700 clients, so that
on Aging of West Florida, but also regionally and they too can experience the joy and wonderment of
nationally. We have seen issues and ideas surface in Christmas. It’s a long-standing tradition that features
our social and political conversations that are truly many community partners, and it is always one of the
unprecedented. Many long-standing institutions and most fun things we do.
initiatives that we have taken for granted have been
questioned—some for better, others for worse. And yet, To celebrate the very best of who we are, we present
regardless of the latest outrage or scandal or tweet, a several examples of how our agency and stakeholders
few things remain steadfast, including the commitment are really excelling in this time of uncertainty. We have
of upstanding non-profits to do their best in service to stories on one-time volunteers who now benefit from
their community. I can only speak for Council on Aging the services they used to provide others, a spotlight
and other non-profits with which I serve, but I believe on a local theater project removing the aging stigma,
that these organizations represent the most good- advice on getting in shape for the New Year, and much
hearted of American ideals. This past year has seen more.
threatened budget cuts, instability in various industries
that affect us and heightened scrutiny from both the This year’s cover star is someone a little different, as
government and the public, yet I believe we stand I’m sure you’ve noticed. The height of Tommy Chong’s
stronger than ever, thanks in large part to our clients, career predates me, I’ll admit, but I still know him as
our volunteers, our board, and our donors. an outspoken comedian, cultural icon and advocate
for progressive legislation. This interview really is
Of course, the past isn’t all 24-hour news and something else! I encourage you to keep an open mind
uncertainty. Very often, it’s something we wish and enjoy.
to remember fondly. Many older individuals have
problems with long-term memory, so we thought Thank you so much for reading and participating with
it would be wonderful to include tips and tricks for Council on Aging. We truly value you and your opinion.
reminiscing with others. Check out page 27 for a truly As always, feel free to call me directly at (850) 432-
unique story by Hana Frenette. 1475 if you’d like to talk. Until next time, enjoy life –
you’ve earned it!
This holiday season is a great time to not just reflect
on the past, but also to look to the future. Each year,
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2017 Board of Directors
Officers
Chair: Sonya Daniel
First Vice Chair: Kathleen Logan
Second Vice Chair: Rick McClanahan
Secretary: Councilmember P.C. Wu
Treasurer: James M. “Mick” Novota
Immediate Past Chair: Caron Sjoberg
Board Members
Lorenzo Aguilar
Malcolm Ballinger
DeeDee Davis • Tammy Hardy-Fauber
Rabbi Joel Fleekop • Leslie Howington
Donna Jacobi, M.D. • Evan Jordan
Lois Lepp • Escambia County Commissioner Lumon
May • Chaplain Larry Mosley
Thomas Pace, Jr. • Jan Pacenta • Tara Peterson
Santa Rosa School Board District 1
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Dona Usry • Marie K. Young
Members Emeriti
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What’s Inside
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Features
Get Healthy for the New Year 23
Tommy Chong: An Exclusive Interview 31
Departments In Every Issue
10 Thank You 40 News from Council on Aging of West Florida
12 Never Say Never 42 Puzzle Page
14 Be the Change 44 Were you Seen?
16 For the Young at Heart 45 Thank You to Our Donors Stay Connected!
18 2017: A Retrospective
20 Deliver Holiday Flavor
with Pecans On the cover:
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mission. We are grateful to people in their own homes
our many corporate business and helping them to avoid
sponsors and donors who more expensive institutional
understand the importance care is best for everyone–
of being a good corporate our elders and their
citizen and want to reach out caregivers, the taxpayer, and
to those less fortunate. We the community. Everyone
thank our many churches benefits. Yes, we are grateful
and civic clubs who take on to them for their foresight
by John Clark
special tasks for elders in and understanding of the
need of help. We thank local special needs of elder
November and (be they individuals or businesses who step up to citizens!
December are two members of an organization, the plate and perform pro-
“special” months. In business, local club or the bono work for elders in need And a final and important
November, we celebrate military), who deliver Meals or perform some service and thank you to Council on
that unique “All American” on Wheels, who help out work for Council on Aging. Aging staff. They are the
holiday—Thanksgiving! with administrative and We thank those foundations ones who day-in and day-
While other countries fundraising efforts, who and organizations who out make sure that all our
celebrate a holiday like our build wheelchair ramps, who provide us funding for programs run efficiently,
Thanksgiving, it really has perform massive yard clean- special projects such effectively and comply with
become recognized as a up projects, who become as building repairs, and all the appropriate federal,
peculiar American tradition. companions to homebound yes, even a food for pets state and local rules, policies,
Thanksgiving is followed by elders, who become a program. We are grateful and regulations—no small
a month that has two sacred mentor to children in schools that our Senior Companion task. Our administrative staff
holidays for Christians and day care centers, who and Nutrition Programs are at all levels—our dining site
and Jews: Christmas and serve on our agency board partner agencies with United staff, our van drivers, our
Chanukah. What better time of directors and advisory Ways in Escambia and case managers, our nurses,
of year to say “thank you” to boards, who help out at Santa Rosa counties. How our day care staff–they are
all those who help Council senior dining sites, who fortunate we are to have so critical to the agency’s
on Aging live out its mission transport people to doctors’ help and support from all operations. We are thankful
of “dedicating each day to offices, who help out at these wonderful donors and for all of them.
serve, support and advocate special agency events (such supporters.
for aging adults in Escambia as our annual “Chill Out”), As you can see, this agency
and Santa Rosa counties” who advocate for agency We owe a special thank is a “local community based”
and reach some 2,200 elders program by writing letters you to policy makers and agency, serving local elders
through our many home-and for the local newspaper or legislators at all levels of and their families. And it
community-based services– speaking to policy makers. government who recognize takes a lot of support from
such as Meals on Wheels, Yes, we have volunteers who the critical importance of the the local community to make
case management, adult do all that and more! How home- and community-based it all work together. For that
day care, in-home services wonderful is that? services of Council on Aging. support, we are truly grateful
and our senior volunteer The governmental support and I can assure you so are
programs. To whom do we We owe a debt of gratitude we receive is a validation the hundreds of people who
owe this special thank you? to our individual donors, big that elected officials and are served by this agency
and small. Whether it is $5, policymakers understand throughout the year. Thank
Our wonderful volunteers $5,000 or $25,000, you are that providing services to you all!
numbering in the hundreds all very important to our
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WWW.PENSACOL ACHILDRENSCHORUS.COMNever
Say
Never:
Do-Gooder
Dorothy
Brooks
“Never say never” is Dorothy
Brooks’ motto, and now she’s
living it. Before a series of
unforeseen mishaps, Dorothy
loved giving back to the Dororthy Brooks and her Companion Lydia Darnes
community, cooking and
shopping. And she was enjoying recommended that she enroll in the daily tasks, in addition to alerting
very program she used to work for: doctors and family members to
those benefits of her retired
Council on Aging of West Florida’s potential health problems.
life until, in 2014, she suffered
Senior Companion program, which
several severe burns all over pairs able-bodied elders with less Men and women age 55 and over
her body. She had to spend six capable seniors for companionship who live on a limited income and can
months at a specialty hospital and light assistance. volunteer an average of 20 hours a
in Birmingham before coming week are eligible to participate in the
back home and staying in another “I never thought I’d need the services program. Senior Companions receive
physical therapy facility for I once provided to others, but never a small hourly stipend, supplemental
about four months. After that, she say never,” said Dorothy. insurance, help with transportation
spent some time in Sacred Heart. and meal costs, and an annual
Dorothy finally went home for She knew about the program all too physical examination in addition to
just a little while before having to well, having volunteered with the pre-service and ongoing training.
spend six weeks in West Florida program herself for several years.
Senior Companions are healthy Now, years later, she was on the
hospital. – by Josh Newby
older adults who help other elders other side of the equation. She
live independently in their own was paired with first-time Senior
“I told the doctors there that I was
homes. Without the help of Senior Companion Lydia Darnes, who has
going home whether they liked it or
Companions, many older adults become her quick friend due to their
not,” said Dorothy.
would not be able to continue living similar interests.
with family and would need more
Now finally at home, she finds herself
expensive, less personal care. “I love to look at recipes and cook,
much more limited than she ever
Senior Companions like Dorothy which is great, because Ms. Brooks
expected to be just three short years
volunteer an average of 20 hours a likes doing that too, even though she
ago. It is difficult for her to prepare
week assisting with shopping, light can’t do it very much anymore,” said
food and drive herself, so her son
housekeeping, cooking and other Lydia.
12 Coming of Age WINTER 2017“I never thought I’d
need the services
I once provided to
others, but never
say never.”
Together, they also enjoy driving
around and going shopping.
“Shopping is so fun for us,” said
Lydia. “Sometimes I wonder who
likes it more. Well, I can do it for
just as long as she wants to, so we
get along fine. We’re really perfect
for each other.”
After her medical trauma, Dorothy
wondered if she’d ever be able to
enjoy life again, to work her magic
in the kitchen or check out the
sales at her favorite department
store. She said she thought she’d
never enjoy life as fully as she used
to.
“Never say never,” said Dorothy.
“Life is as good as ever with Lydia.”
That is the true purpose of senior
companionship – to restore life as
close as possible to the way it was
before. The program helps all three
sides of the senior-care equation.
It helps the Companion engage
with the community, receive
much-needed training and physical
check-ups, and of course a tax-
free stipend. It helps the caregiver
receive the respite they so need
and deserve. And most importantly
it helps the client with socialization,
light housework, friendship, and
the inestimable physical, mental
and emotional benefits of making a
new best friend late in life.
Dorothy spent her life doing good
for others. Now it’s time for her to
receive those same benefits.
WINTER 2017 lifestyle magazine for seniors 13Be The Change
Volunteer Tourism Offers the Opportunity to Serve
For many seniors, retirement means the written by
opportunity to travel and see the world— Kelly Oden
meet new people, learn about different projects being worked on.
Here are a few nonprofits
cultures and explore some of the world’s with good reputations
for providing meaning
most interesting sights. Although volunteer opportunities
sightseeing and relaxing are much around the world.
needed aspects of a vacation, many Earthwatch Institute
www.earthwatch.org
seniors are turning toward volunteer
travel or voluntourism as a way to make A global nonprofit that
offers one- and two-week
their travel benefit the places they visit. expeditions that focus on
environmental conservation
and field research projects
While local church of giving options. invaluable to people and all over the world. On an
and civic groups often Seniors make perfect communities in need. Earthwatch Expedition,
offer missionary or other volunteers because Many experts volunteers help find
volunteer trips to far off they bring a wealth of recommend sticking with solutions to some of
lands, a growing number experiences and knowledge nonprofit groups in order to today’s most pressing
of global nonprofits are from their careers and rich be sure specific community environmental challenges.
also adding volunteer travel life experiences. These needs are met and that Volunteers work with
opportunities to their roster skills can prove to be funds go directly to the respected scientists in
14 Coming of Age WINTER 2017the field where they’re works with high level
investigating critical organizations like
environmental issues the United Nations
and make hands-on and UNICEF to offer
contributions to research international volunteer
while experiencing the service opportunities
cultural and natural that work to protect
wonders of places around children’s security and
the globe. Expedition welfare and address
themes include Elephants hunger, poverty and
and Sustainable Agriculture educational needs
in Kenya, Mapping around the world.
Biodiversity in Cuba and
more. Habitat for Humanity
www.habitat.org/
Globe Aware volunteer
www.globeaware.org
Habitat for Humanity
The nonprofit Globe Aware offers a variety of
develops short-term house-building trips
volunteer programs in through its Global
international environments Village Program and
that encourage people to RV Care-A-Vanners
immerse themselves in a program. The Global
unique way of giving back. Village program has
Globe Aware offers one- opportunities in more
week volunteer vacations than 40 countries
in 15 different countries. abroad as well as in
Chosen projects meet the United States. The
several key criteria: safe, RV Care-A-Vanners invites vulnerable women, children local leaders to tackle the
culturally interesting, anyone who travels by and elderly. Cross Cultural most pressing challenges of
genuinely beneficial to recreational vehicle to make Solutions creates long- our generation. Depending
a needy community, Habitat part of your journey, standing relationships with on the volunteer program
and involving significant or even your destination. local organizations who you choose, your service
interaction with the host Both programs give communicate real-time can last from three months
community. volunteers the opportunity needs and objectives to the to two years. You can even
to get to the families and CCS team. This community choose what country you
Global Volunteers the communities in which approach was specifically want to serve in, the type of
www.globalvolunteers.org they are assisting with designed to make sure work you do, and when you
home building. CSS programs generate depart. While many people
Offers a wide variety sustainable impact. consider the Peace Corp
of two- and three-week Cross-Cultural an opportunity for young
service programs in 18 Solutions Peace Corps people, the nonprofit also
countries—including the www. crossculturalsolutions. www.peacecorps.gov welcomes seniors with
U.S. Volunteers help deliver org open arms.
essential services while The Peace Corps is a
contributing to the physical Cross-Cultural Solutions service opportunity for
health and intellectual offers cross-cultural motivated changemakers
development of the service trips that improve to immerse themselves
world’s future leaders – its the health, education and in a community abroad,
youth. Global Volunteers economic opportunities for working side-by-side with
WINTER 2017 lifestyle magazine for seniors 15For
the
Young
at
Heart
By: Taylor Purvee
Pensacola Senior Follies is getting party every quarter; however, for help with a good portion of the
ready for its 21st annual "Young now, their focus is on the show. Senior Follies as well. Turk said,
at Heart" performance, "City “We have so many people, and without giving too much away,
Slickers and Country Cousins." no matter what we do, we try the opening scene will be a big
Pensacola Senior Follies is a to make sure everyone gets on performance with all the dance
community-based volunteer group stage at least two or three times. groups dancing together, and
of about 70 witty personalities of Sometimes it’s setting up props, throughout the show, there will
50 to 85 year olds that produce sometimes it’s singing—but we be a drunken sailor skit, a long
three days of talent-filled benefit are as fair as we can possibly be. table skit, a Johnny Carson skit
skits, dances, and songs. Ken We’re all friends here and and maybe even a Macarena
Turk, president of Pensacola everyone deserves performance.
Senior Follies, says the theme their moment. As Turk described
starts off with a Broadway feel Sometimes it’s everything the
and ends with some southern hard because Senior Follies crew
charm including a bar scene. there are does to prepare
Turk and his wife Carolynn, who so many for the show, the
is vice president of Pensacola members, hard work they
Senior Follies, direct and write but we have put in to this
each piece of the Senior Follies something performance is
performance themselves. for everyone,” evident.
“My wife and I do the script, said Turk. “We make our
download all the music and cut The comedy- own props and
all the songs ourselves. We direct filled show will set up the scenes
it and produce it all as well,” Turk be two hours long ourselves, we have
said. with a combination people running around
Turk said the whole crew is like of dances, skits and singing. making sure everyone is where
one big family. They enjoy the Volunteer dance groups such they need to be, mic people are in
company of each other during the as Dancing Grannies, Bealls and the background and our members
off seasons with a covered dish Bows and Clicking Cloggers use their own hard-earned money
16 Coming of Age WINTER 2017to put together generous baskets
for door prizes,” he said.
Turk explained that there are
usually about seven or eight
generous door prizes of baskets
filled with things Senior Follies
performers bought. There is
also typically a gift card from a
restaurant or local Pensacola
business in each one.
“People get their tickets when
they walk in and put it in for the
basket they would most like to win
and we draw for each one. Nick’s
Boathouse, Outback Steak House
and other places around the mall
are generally pretty good about
donating gift cards to us for this
event,” Turk said.
Florida Department of Elder
Affairs presented Senior Follies
with the Volunteer Appreciation
Award in 2016 for their service to
the community. All proceeds of this
event are donated to Pensacola
area seniors through a check
presentation every April to Council
on Aging of West Florida, Senior
Games, Camp Blue Bird, Bayview
Senior Center, West Escambia
Senior Center, Pensacola State
College Senior Scholarships and
ARC. Turk said members receive
no compensation, including Turk
himself; members pay dues to be a
part of Senior Follies and everyone
funds their own costumes. The
income for Senior Follies is strictly
ticket sales, donated goods, and
program ads. This way, they are
able to donate all the money they
make to organizations they believe
deserve this money.
Senior Follies will be held at
WSRE Jean and Paul Amos
Theater on March 16th at 7 pm
and on March 17th and 18th at
2 pm. For more information, visit
pensacolaseniorfollies.com.
WINTER 2017 lifestyle magazine for seniors 172017
A Retrospective
By Sonya Daniel
Council on Aging Board Chair
It has been an amazing in the home of family members
year as the Chair for the helps to provide a sense of security
Council on Aging Board and socialization; it also provides
a much-needed respite to the
of Directors. Since joining caregivers and family members.
the board in 2012, I have had
the privilege to work very Many of you know about our home-
closely with the staff and my and community-based services all records in terms of items and
fellow board members. The described in this report, but Council donations received.
commitment and dedication on Aging does so much more for
elders in Escambia and Santa Rosa • Our Accredited Charity status
they demonstrate to the seniors
counties and is always working through the Better Business Bureau
in our community goes above to improve agency services and was renewed through 2019. Since
and beyond. The staff truly lives inform the public about issues and 2005, we have been an Accredited
out the agency’s mission of challenges facing elders. As an Charity of the BBB, meeting all
dedicating each day to serve, example, some notable highlights 20 of their standards for charity
support and advocate for aging of this past year: accountability. Our agency remains
committed to being good stewards
adults in Escambia and Santa
• A $100,000 grant from a local of the funds we receive from all
Rosa counties. sources, public and private.
organization which enabled us
to make improvements to our
My own family in South Florida • Board members and staff were
property, including the Retreat, our
used the services of Council on committed to advocacy this past
day care center.
Aging to keep my grandmother at year and met with local legislators
home for as long as possible. She to inform them of Council on Aging
• Our Chill Out Campaign during
passed away many years ago, programs and services.
the summer – which solicits air
but it was because of their help
conditioners, fans and donations
and assistance to my family that I • Board members wrote several
in cooperation with WEAR TV 3,
wanted to give back to Council on viewpoint columns for the
Cat Country and Lowes Home
Aging in our community. Enabling Pensacola News Journal to inform
Improvements stores – broke
our loved ones to live at home or
18 Coming of Age WINTER 2017PROGRAMS
Meals on Wheels
Participants Served: 422
Meals Served: 123,737
Senior Dining
Participants Served: 1,062
Meals Served: 90,552
Adult Day
Health Care
(The Retreat)
Participants Served: 95
citizens of issues concerning nutrition programs and our Senior Community
elders. Companion Program. Outreach
Total Reached: 9,628
• Council on Aging volunteers are Perhaps the best way to understand (includes health fairs, senior expos,
all special people, but always go what Council on Aging programs public speaking opportunities, etc.)
above and beyond in providing mean is to quote from a letter we
services; they build wheelchair received from a Meals on Wheels Foster Grandparent Program
ramps, deliver meals, help install participant who said, “Thank you Foster Grandparents: 67
window air conditioners, and many to all responsible for Meals on Students Mentored: 201
assist with massive hoarding clean- Wheels. There are many days that Hours Served: 71,023
ups. we are unable to prepare meals.
The meals provided are nutritious Senior Companion Program and
• Council on Aging staff members and convenient. I do not know what RELIEF Program
also step up to the plate when we would do without them. All the Senior Companions: 49
asked to do so: a prime example people we have dealt with at the Peers Served: 59
of this is their generous support Council on Aging have been kind Hours Served: 42,428
during the United Way campaign. and considerate, very caring. Thank
This past year, staff members you again for all the assistance that Caregiver Programs
donated close to $10,000 in you all provide.” (Support and Training)
support of United Way programs. Caregivers Served: 318
Council on Aging United Way Each of us encounter seniors daily
support is one of the highest in a variety of ways. We don’t have Social Services
among all United Way agencies. any idea what needs exist beyond Total Served: 1,298
the smile on their face when we say (includes case management
• Special thank you to all our “hello.” I assure you the staff at the services, case aide service, screening
donors, corporate sponsors, Council on Aging is at work behind and assessment for services and
wonderful volunteers and staff the scenes providing services and information and referral)
who are the “grease that make the meeting the needs of thousands of
wheels of COA turn throughout the local residents and their families. Council on Aging
year.” Volunteer Program
Thank you for all you do to support Volunteers: 360
• Thank you to our federal, state, the efforts of the Council on Episodic Volunteers: 747
and local legislators (in Escambia Aging, whether it is financial or Hours Served: 20,265
and Santa Rosa) who support volunteering your time. You are a
and fund critical home- and part of our success and without you, In Home Services
community-based services funding. this work would not be possible. We Persons Served: 221
And thank you to our local United look forward to another wonderful (assistance with personal care
Ways in Escambia and Santa Rosa year and thank you, in advance, for needs, homemaking, respite and
Counties who also help to fund our being a part of it. companionship)
WINTER 2017 lifestyle magazine for seniors 19Deliver Holiday Flavor
with Pecans
The holiday season is ripe with opportunities to gather around the table
with loved ones and enjoy a delicious meal.
Elevate your holiday menu with freshly harvested ingredients like
naturally sweet pecans. As America’s only native tree nut, the pecan boasts
a proud heritage shared by the farmers who have grown it for generations–
but this tree nut is more than a pie ingredient.
While the American Pecan Council’s Classic Pecan Pie is an ideal grand
finale, consider including nutrient-dense pecans throughout the holiday
season as a snack or in innovative pecan-filled dishes like Roasted Acorn
Squash with Pecan Vinaigrette and Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf.
Classic Pecan Pie
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 70 minutes
Servings: 10
1 pie dough (9 inches)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and
cooled
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups raw pecan halves
Place baking sheet in oven. Heat oven to 350 F.
Line pie pan with rolled out pie dough. Press into edges
and up sides. Use fingers or fork to create decorative
edge. Set aside.
In large bowl, whisk together butter, corn syrup, brown
sugar and vanilla extract. Add eggs and salt, and whisk
until mixture is even. Fold in pecan halves.
Pour mixture into pie crust and spread evenly with
spatula. Use pieces of aluminum foil to cover edges of
pie crust. Place pie on prepared baking sheet and bake
60-70 minutes, or until pie is set in center.
Remove pie from oven and allow to cool completely
before serving or chilling.
20 Coming of Age WINTER 2017Roasted Acorn Squash Salad with
Pecan Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Squash:
1 small acorn squash
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf Dressing:
Prep time: 10 minutes 1/2 cup raw pecan pieces
Cook time: 45 minutes 1/4 cup olive or pecan oil
Servings: 12 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 cups water
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Salad:
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 3-4 handfuls baby spinach
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional, 1 1/2 cups cooked farro
to taste 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon cloves 1 ounce crumbled goat cheese
1 cinnamon stick
3/4 cup wild rice, rinsed Heat oven to 425 F.
1 cup black rice, rinsed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or To create base, slice small part of one side of squash.
pecan oil Trim ends from squash, cut in half lengthwise and
1 tablespoon unsalted butter scoop out sides. Place cut-side down and cut squash
1/2 large sweet onion, diced into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place on sheet tray and toss
2 cups butternut squash, diced with olive or pecan oil and salt. Roast until squash and
1 medium tart apple, peeled and diced peels are tender, 30-40 minutes.
black pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme While squash is roasting, heat small skillet over
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon medium heat. Add pecans and toast, shaking pan, until
3/4 cup chopped pecans or pecan pieces nuts are fragrant. Transfer 1/3 cup of pecans to bowl
1/3 cup dried currants and reserve remaining pecans for topping. Add oil,
vinegar, maple syrup and salt while nuts are still warm.
In medium saucepan, bring stock, water, nutmeg, ginger, Stir vigorously and set aside.
1 teaspoon kosher salt, cloves and cinnamon stick to
boil. Add rice and bring back to simmer. Reduce heat to In large bowl, combine spinach, farro, shallot, half the
low and half cover with lid. Allow rice to simmer about 45 squash and half the dressing. Toss to combine then
minutes, or until tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove lay remaining squash on top of salad. Drizzle with
and discard cinnamon stick. remaining dressing and sprinkle with goat cheese and
remaining toasted pecans before serving.
While rice is cooking, in large skillet, heat olive or pecan
oil and butter. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until
translucent, about 4 minutes. Add in butternut squash and
cook, stirring often, until squash is tender and beginning
to caramelize at edges, about 8-10 minutes. Add in apples
and cook additional 3-4 minutes, or until apples soften.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste, along with thyme and
ground cinnamon. Stir in chopped pecans and currants,
and cook until pecans are slightly golden and fragrant.
Remove mixture from heat. Stir butternut squash mixture
with cooked rice and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
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22 Coming of Age FALL 2017Get Healthy
for the
New Year
by Tanner Yea
It’s the New Year, and that means that some of us have The second obstacle is that many
decided once again to make the resolution to exercise more do not see results fast enough.
and get healthy. However, there are countless obstacles to Fitzgerald said that with his own
actually getting up the energy and making the commitment to weight loss journey, it took him
regularly exercise, and for seniors the obstacles can be even three months before he started
seeing results. He said it usually
bigger, but those obstacles are often all in your head.
takes 3-6 months to see a decent
“It’s baloney if you think you can’t Fitzgerald said there are two amount of progress, which can
do anything. I know a 73-year- major obstacles that not only be frustrating for those looking to
old who can do a 7-minute mile. inhibit seniors from exercising, feel healthy as soon as they can.
If you’re a senior and say that but everyone else as well. The
you can’t do anything, it's just first obstacle is the actual One easy way for seniors to
nonsense,” John Fitzgerald said. environment of the gym. “They go get involved and work past
Fitzgerald works for Humana in and have no idea what to do. these frustrations is by joining
Insurance, but more importantly All the equipment looks like an Silver Sneakers, a senior fitness
he is an American Council on alien spaceship, and no one gives program that is available through
Exercise certified trainer with five them instructions,” he said. most insurance companies.
years of experience—focused This leads to frustration, meaning Become a member gives you gym
mainly in senior fitness. many just go back to their original access, exclusive classes and
habits. opportunities to join a support
community.
WINTER 2017 lifestyle magazine for seniors 23“About 80 percent of the people I see don’t do a thing, have
absolutely zero physical activity,” he said. “They have
plenty of time to enjoy their life, but if you can’t move from
point A to point B, that’s a problem.”
Fitzgerald also recommends “About 80 percent of the people and tasks that best emulate
working with a trainer, which I see don’t do a thing, have everyday movements that a senior
usually only requires four to eight absolutely zero physical activity,” would have around their home.
sessions to get a good base he said. “They have plenty of time
understanding before you can to enjoy their life, but if you can’t “We’re really going for quality of
handle the rest on move from point A to point B, life here. Myself and other trainers
your own. He also that’s a problem.” try to follow an established
said that many pattern so people can learn and
community To remedy this, repeat it,” said Fitzgerald.
centers offer Fitzgerald has given
workout Coming of Age a At the end of the day, even if you
programs that simple exercise don’t reach your goal of shedding
are specifically routine that will get 10 pounds by July, Fitzgerald
tailored for you up and moving. says the important thing is to stay
seniors and help These exercises can be active in order to best enjoy your
promote social done at home with little golden years. Just walking and
activity too. to no equipment, and even moving around can make your
the recommended free weights quality of life much better.
Fitzgerald said the most can be substituted with common
important thing is to just be objects like water bottles, soup “Just move,” said Fitzgerald. “Do
active, even if it's just with cans or bricks. A normal chair something.”
physical activity and not full- is required for some of the
blown exercise. This type of exercises, and it also serves as a
sedentary life can lead to muscle way to support your balance.
atrophy, which can lead to a These exercises are great for
higher chance of falling and seniors because they support
causing serious injury. “functional exercise”—movements
24 Coming of Age WINTER 2017Get Healthy for the New Year
Exercise Routines
The exercises below are simple
routines you can do at home.
They are intended to build
functional strength to help
you with day-to-day tasks
and to get you up and moving.
Equipment includes a chair for Chair Squat:
balance, but using free weights 1. Start from the seated position, feet hip-width apart. 2. Lean
is an encouraged option if you slightly forward, press through your heels and contract your
are capable. glutes to lift yourself to the standing position. 3. Reverse and
lower yourself back to the seated position.
Leg Curls: Back Pull:
1. Stand behind your chair for balance, with 1. Stand with your arms extended and hands put together, pushing
feet normal length apart. 2. Flex one leg your hands against each other. 2. Flex your arms to bring your
behind you so your leg forms a 45 degree hands towards you to your chest. 3. Then extend your arms
angle. 3. Lower your leg back to starting outward to starting position.
position and alternate with other leg.
Side Squat:
Leg Extension: 1. Stand to the side of your chair, feet hip-width apart. 2.
1. While seated, place your feet firmly on Press your hands together and slowly squat down. Keep your
the ground. Extend one leg forward as core contracted and knees behind toes. 3. Once you reach a
far as you can. 2. Return your leg back to comfortable distance, contract your glutes and lift yourself
starting position and alternate with other back to standing.
leg.
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850.438.2201
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Fallen Special Tactics Airman honored at NASP
VISIT GOSPORT ONLINE: www.gosportpensacola.com September 2, 2016
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Manatee®
By Capt. Katrina Cheesman Sibley’s unit. “This dedication
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24th Special Operations Wing and memorial ruck is an impor-
tant step for us as a brotherhood
Air Force Special Tactics Air- to honor Forrest’s legacy of
men dedicated a military freefall valor, and get a small bit of clo-
training exercise into Pensacola sure.”
Bay Aug. 26 to His teammates
Staff Sgt. Forrest escorted the fam-
Sibley, a combat ily to Sibley’s
controller from burial site, wear-
Pensacola killed ing combat ruck
in action Aug. 26, sacks weighing
2015, in Helmand more than 50
Pr o v i n c e , pounds to repre-
Afghanistan. It sent the deployed.
was the first an- Once at the
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niversary of Sib- cemetery, they
ley’s death. completed a
After free Staff Sgt. round of memo-
falling into the Forrest Sibley rial push-ups to
waters of Sibley’s honor their fallen
hometown, his teammates teammate.
joined family members and Sibley, 31, had served in the
friends to complete a memorial Air Force as a combat controller
ruck march to his final resting since 2008. In his seven years of
place at Barrancas National service, he received four Bronze
Cemetery (BNC). Star Medals, once with valor for
“When we lost Forrest, most heroism in combat, as well as a
of his teammates were still de- Purple Heart for injuries sus-
ployed for another five months, tained in combat. After parachuting into Pensacola Bay, members of the Air Force’s 21st Special Tactics Squadron
and couldn’t attend any funeral “Forrest was one of our best make a memorial “ruck march,” a hike with full packs, from NAS Pensacola’s Bayou Grande Ma-
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or memorial event,” said Lt. Col. combat controllers, but he was rina to Barrancas National Cemetery and the grave of teammate Staff Sgt. Forrest Sibley. Sibley
Stewart Parker, commander of was killed in action Aug. 26, 2015. He had served in the Air Force as a combat controller since
21st Special Tactics Squadron, See Sibley on page 2 2008. Photo by Mike O’Connor For more photos, see page A4
CNATT: Make Labor Day weekend safety a priority
Center for Naval Aviation Technical day designed to honor the achievements be a leading reason for lost time, days, rated from their families and travelling
Training Public Affairs of American workers, includes an ex- and lives across our force,” she said. significant distances to visit during the
tended weekend, with service mem- Hancock said the National Safety long weekend, should take some simple
The Center for Naval Aviation Tech- bers and their families often Council (NSC) predicts this could precautions before and during their trips.
nical Training (CNATT) safety manager electing to travel to see family and be the deadliest Labor Day week- “Get enough rest before heading out-
is reminding service members, civilian friends. end for drivers in eight years, es- sleepy driving is as dangerous as im-
employees and their families to maintain “Whether taking a long timating that more than 430 paired driving,” she said. “Alternate
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safety awareness as they prepare for what road trip or simply jumping people could be killed in traf- drivers or take frequent breaks to ensure
is generally viewed as the end of sum- in the car to run a quick er- fic accidents throughout the that whoever is behind the wheel stays
mer. rand, driving is inherently Labor Day weekend. She alert.”
CNATTSafety Manager Krystal Han- risky, and traffic added that service
cock said that Labor Day, a federal holi- mishaps continue to members, often sepa- See Labor Day on page 2
‘Be There’ for your shipmates during Suicide Prevention Month 2016
By James Rosenfelder members of the Navy and Marine out of the ordinary for a shipmate;
U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Corps community to work together. reach out to them,” Faison said. “If you
Surgery public affairs Every life lost to suicide is one too are having difficulties, seek help if
many.
Navy Medicine recognizes Septem- “Take action if you notice anything See Prevention on page 2
Call 1-800-432-JOIN (5646)
ber as National Suicide Prevention
Awareness Month, which began Sept. 1.
The theme for Suicide Prevention
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Month 2016 is “Be There.”
Throughout the month, Navy Medi-
NAS Pensacola to host 9/11 com- cine will highlight the power of peer
support and personal wellness, encour-
memoration ceremony ... In com- aging Sailors and Marines to be there
memoration of the events of Sept. 11, for their shipmates.
2001, Naval Air Station Pensacola will
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“Action starts with prevention,” said
present a ceremony at the National Vice Adm. Forrest Faison, Navy sur-
Naval Aviation Museum aboard the geon general and chief, Bureau of
base at 10 a.m. Sept. 9. The event will Medicine and Surgery (BuMed).
“When a Sailor needs assistance, easy FatAlbertis getting a facelift...Fat Albert, the Blue Angels’ C-130
include a guest speaker and a musi- access to support resources and mental cargo plane used for transporting crew and equipment to air shows around
cal rendition from the NATTC Choir, a health treatment is essential, as is vali- the country, is currently undergoing a chemical de-paint process at Tinker
traditional “two-bell” ceremony, hon- dation of help-seeking behaviors.” Air Force Base in Oklahoma after corrosion was found. Once the de-paint
ors performed by the NASP Honor Suicide prevention is a yearlong ef- process and sheetmetal checks for any other corrosion are complete, Fat Al-
Guard and a 21-gun volley. The pub- fort. Suicide Prevention Month serves bert will fly to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, for full programmed depot mainte-
lic is invited to attend. as a reminder that building resilience nance and paint. Photo by Kelly White
and preventing suicide requires all
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26 Coming of Age WINTER 2017Memory Journals
sharing your stories can help with many aspects of aging
Written by Hana Frenette
In addition to the therapeutic benefits changes in medicine and activities may be forgotten. Many choose to
of daily writing, studies have shown to possible new living situations or write about specific past events so
that keeping a journal can offer a dietary restrictions—a journal can their children or grandchildren will
handful of benefits specifically helpful also help keep track of these new have a written account of special
to seniors. Journaling can be a great adjustments and provide a sense of family moments to reference—like the
way to document special moments or stability in one’s routine. day they met their sweetheart, bought
events in one’s life, while combatting In contrast to the day-to-day their first home or graduated college.
memory loss, reducing stress and documenting, a journal can also serve Writing out details of life events is a
staving off dementia. as a time capsule for family memories great way to leave a written family
Many seniors are navigating a sea and stories. Seniors often worry their history, while stimulating the mind and
of changes in their daily lives—from lifetime of experiences and knowledge enjoying the writing process.
WINTER 2017 lifestyle magazine for seniors 27Getting Started for your family, made with the inten- seem to think of something worth To get started with your journal, first tion of someone else reading it and writing at all. Sometimes a simple choose a medium you feel comfort- finding value in the information and prompt is a great way to melt away able with. Some people prefer the stories. Keeping a journal to give writer’s block and get a few ideas simplicity of a notebook and a pen, to your family can also be a way to flowing. while others gravitate toward a record the details of your life that laptop or a typewriter. Once you’ve perhaps you’d never think to share or decided on the best method of docu- they would never think to ask about. mentation that fits your daily life, pre- pare to set aside a certain amount You can keep a mix of either kind of of time for writing. It might be once journal, or you can choose to pick a day, once a week, or once a month just one or the other. However, many accompanied by a loved one or fam- people have said setting an intention ily member, but decide on a schedule for the journal helps them decide that seems realistic for your lifestyle. what to write about. Types of Journaling Prompts for Journals Most senior journaling experiences When first starting out with a journal, fall into one of two categories: a many people find themselves at a journal for yourself, of your daily loss for what to write. They become thoughts, ideas, schedules, reflec- overwhelmed by the need to write ev- tions and goals, or a memory journal ery memory and story, or they can’t 28 Coming of Age WINTER 2017
“Once you’ve decided on the best method of
documentation that fits your daily life, prepare to set aside
a certain amount of time for writing. It might be once a day,
once a week, or once a month accompanied by a loved one
or family member, but decide on a schedule that seems
realistic for your lifestyle."
Suggested prompts for people in your life? in your mental health and psycho-
personal journals pro- -Describe a time when someone logical well-being. The study indi-
vided by the National was unexpectedly kind to you. cates that expressive writing reduc-
Writing Project: -Describe a random act of kindness es intrusive and avoidant thoughts
-What did you do today? you did for someone else. about negative events and improves
-What is your favorite way to spend -Finish this thought: Nobody knows working memory, which can be par-
the day? that I . . . ticularly beneficial to seniors strug-
-What is your daily routine? -What is the biggest lie you have gling with memory loss or dementia.
-What are three things you can’t go ever told?
without? -Describe your first love (this could Additional studies show senior jour-
-What are your favorite things to be a person, a place, a thing, etc). naling can improve dexterity, help
wear? -Have you ever done something that track daily routines and redefine a
-What would your perfect day entail? you thought you couldn’t? sense of purpose in their daily lives.
-When do you feel happiest? -What recurring dreams have you
-What current event or issue do you had? Journaling is an accessible activity
feel very strongly about? -When in your life did you feel most that requires few materials and can
-What’s on your mind? proud? be done almost anywhere. Whether
-Of all the places you have lived, you choose to write daily or weekly,
Suggested prompts for which most felt like home? keeping a journal can offer powerful
memory journals provid- mental health benefits while simul-
ed by the National Writing Benefits of Journaling taneously creating an unforgettable,
Project: The American Psychological Asso- tangible legacy for you and your
-What period of your life do you look ciation (APA) found that expressing family to treasure for decades.
back upon most fondly? your thoughts through daily writing
-Who have been the most important can bring significant improvements
WINTER 2017 lifestyle magazine for seniors 29TOMMY
CHONG
AN EXC LU S IV E IN T E RV IEW
by Ke lly Oden
I
conic actor, best-selling author, and Grammy Award-winning comedian Tommy
Chong is perhaps best known as one-half of the legendary cannabis-fueled
comedy duo Cheech & Chong. Cheech & Chong defined an era with their
hilariously irreverent, satirical, no-holds-barred comedy routines. Cheech Marin
and Tommy Chong's phenomenal success began on the stand-up comedy circuit
which led to nine hit comedy albums and eight hit films, breaking box office records,
shattering comedy album sales, garnering multiple Grammy nominations and
mesmerizing fans for more than four decades. Their stunningly successful comedy
streak transitioned to the film Up in Smoke, the highest grossing comedy of the time
topping $100 million at the box office.
Chong is also highly recognizable from his role as the aging hippie photo store
worker "Leo" on FOX's That 70's Show. He is also the host of the popular talk show,
Almost Legal with Tommy Chong, a hilarious and satirical take on a classic late night
talk show with celebrity guests including Eli Roth, Killer Mike, Roy Choi, Sugar Ray
Leonard and many more.
After a nine-month prison sentence in 2004 for shipping bongs to Pennsylvania,
the comic became a passionate advocate for cannabis freedom and fairness. In
2012, Chong announced he was battling prostate cancer and decided to combat his
illness with a controversial cannabis oil protocol. On July 5, 2012, he revealed that the
cannabis treatment had been effective and he is now cancer free. He continues to be
an outspoken advocate for cannabis, which he credits for supporting his healthy and
active lifestyle.
Coming of Age had the pleasure of speaking with the very funny Tommy Chong
about his life, his career, and his life-long love of marijuana. »
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