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Blog postThe University Club of Orlando, which, until 1992, didn’t allow women or minorities to join, has elected its first Black president – 44-year-old Michael Lane. Housed in a new downtown facility with membership challenged since...
The post Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: THE UNIVERSITY CLUB appeared first on Our Life In Business.
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Blog postOn February 8, 1959, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper Richardson, plunged out of the sky killing all three and creating the backdrop for Don McLean’s ubiquitous “American Pie,” considered a musical masterpiece...
The post Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: AMERICAN PIE appeared first on Our Life In Business.
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Blog postThe brouhaha between two leading men – California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis – just erupted, according to what Newsom told The Bee in the U.S. Capitol. Newsom went over the edge after the Florida governor threatened to fine the Special Olympics $27.5 million if it didn’t drop its COVID-19 vaccine mandate before the 2022 U.S.A. Games in Orlando last month, extorting Special Olympics officials to comply. That and similar governmental hammers, all too familiar to DeSantis, <
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Blog postIn this episode, Tuscan Gardens Senior Living Founder and CEO Dr. Larry Pino, Lisa Taylor & Jack York from iN2L discuss engagement technology in senior care.
Head over to TuscanTalks.com to see show notes, including direct links to resources you’ve heard today.
Lisa Taylor is the Chief Executive Officer of iN2L (It’s Never 2 Late), the leading provider of engagement technology for senior living. With more than 20 years’ experience as an executive leader in the -
Blog postSean Ferraro, aka “the Pizza Skiff Guy,” demonstrates once again that entrepreneurism is alive and well in the world. A graduate of FSU’s College of Hospitality, and coming from a family of restaurant owners, Ferraro and his family moved to Dunedin and started Madison Avenue Pizza a few years ago, later buying a 15-foot Scout boat which he currently uses to service sometimes bewildered customers at Three Rooker Island and other islands and sandbars. It may be more about marketing than money,<
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Blog postThe media this past week were ablaze at the captivating photos being sent back for our view – and scientific scrutiny – by the recently launched James Web Space Telescope, now in a one-year, million-mile orbit around the sun. The objective of the mission is to reach back as far as possible, perhaps to the Big Bang some 14.3 billion years ago. These views are the first we’ve seen capturing when and how galaxies actually formed in the early days of our universe. It heralds, along with space ex<
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Blog postRecent work at the University of South Florida by Professor Marvin Andujar, Director of the Neuro-Machine Interaction Lab, is demonstrating just how far we can go in capturing external activity through brain waves alone. By strapping an electric cap dotted with sensors on a participant, electric signals in the brain spawn colors and shapes on a blank screen in front of the participant. While USF’s experiments were designed to assist ADHD patients to improve their attention spans through brai<
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Blog postThe cultural war raging in America since former President Donald Trump was catapulted to office is now center stage in a heavyweight bout between two contenders with an astonishingly different definition of freedom. As Gov....
The post Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: NEWSOM VS. DESANTIS appeared first on Our Life In Business.
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Blog postIn the midst of what can only be described as planetary disorder – relentless bombardment of Ukraine, a pandemic still raging, explosive inflation, an almost successful coup in the greatest democracy of the world – it is worth pausing to acknowledge the serene celestial order arched over Orlando’s skyline: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn – all in a row every evening and early morning over the next two weeks. As the Greeks were all too fond of noting, we are just play things to the <
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Blog postWhen Dobbs v. Jackson overturned Roe v. Wade, reflecting well-settled law on abortion for some 50 years, it set off a pandemonium of conflicting issues on the constitutional rights of individuals and the constitutional balance...
The post Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES appeared first on Our Life In Business.
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Blog postAs Watergate celebrates its 50th anniversary, we are faced with a déjà vu moment. Watergate ended Richard Nixon’s presidency when White House tapes released to Congress after a bitter legal battle showed Nixon complicit in the burglary’s coverup. The current congressional investigation is not focused on former president Donald Trump’s coverup of a failed coup, but his actual involvement in directing it. Countless witnesses testified under oath that they promoted the Big Lie know
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Blog postIn this episode, Tuscan Gardens Senior Living Founder and CEO Dr. Larry Pino & Sherri Snelling discuss wellness for older adults and family caregivers, creating "healing spaces" and tips on avoiding caregiver burnout.
Head over to TuscanTalks.com to see show notes, including direct links to resources you’ve heard today.
Sherri Snelling is a corporate gerontologist, authorpreneur and founder/CEO of Caregiving Club, a strategic consulting and content creation fir -
Blog postAs we grow older, our network of social connections shrinks, but our need for socialization doesn’t go away…
Recent research reveals how social isolation can harm mental and physical health in seniors. One Brigham Young University study suggests loneliness is as deadly as smoking or obesity, while researchers at the University of Chicago note blood pressure and stress levels are significantly higher in lonely people.
To help keep your aging loved one from s -
Blog postIn this episode, Tuscan Gardens Senior Living’s Founder and CEO, Dr. Larry Pino & Dr. Concetta M. Tomaino, DA, LCAT, MT-BC, discuss scientific applications of music therapy, therapeutic relationship between music and the brain, and implementation of music to care for your loved one.
Head over to TuscanTalks.com to see show notes, including direct links to resources you’ve heard today.
A pioneer in the field of music therapy, Dr. Concetta Tomaino is both the Executive Dir -
Blog postThe most isolated people are also the least healthy. Research shows older adults living in community settings live longer and enjoy greater well-being than those who are isolated and lonely.
People need people — at every age As the Barbra Streisand song goes, people who need people, are the luckiest people in the world… As we grow older, our network of social connections shrinks. As a result, an older person ends up relying on just one or two people to serve a number of roles an -
Blog postAs the body ages, it becomes more important than ever to get the right vitamins, minerals, fats, proteins and fiber to remain strong and healthy. Yet at the same time, regular nutritious meals are also more of a challenge to prepare — especially if there are additional dietary conditions to manage.
At Tuscan Gardens®, our onsite Tuscan chef artfully prepares fresh meals that are nutritious, delicious and satisfying while offering our residents a variety of dining options incl -
Blog postNow that you have had some time to step back and evaluate why you believe senior living is a good option to talk about, organize your thoughts ahead of time so you are ready to express your thoughts and feelings before the talk even begins. Going in prepared, both emotionally and intellectually, can assist you with keeping your tone appropriate and level-headed.
Conversations about senior care are often stressful for all of those involved. Here are a few tips that may help:
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Blog postIn this episode, Tuscan Gardens Senior Living’s Founder and CEO, Dr. Larry Pino & Suzette Graham, Patriot Angels Owner/CEO, discuss VA benefits with an emphasis on Aid and Attendance. Patriot Angels not only assists Veterans, but also their surviving spouses to secure these benefits.
In 2012, former Mrs. Alaska, Suzette Graham founded Patriot Angels to lead a change in helping U.S. Wartime Veterans get approved for their Aid and Attendance pension from the U.S. Department of Vetera -
Blog postThe Black and White Stones of Greek Democracy (Image courtesy: apwhod2011-PBworks) Not all democracies are created equally. The genesis of democracy — Athens — was based on participatory principles. Every qualified citizen had the right to cast a vote not just on representatives, but on the issues themselves. When democracy continued to spread, particularly through the Roman experience, participatory democracy became representative democracy. Citizens were allowed to vote, but they weren’t vo
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Blog postIn this episode, Tuscan Gardens Senior Living’s Founder and CEO, Dr. Larry Pino & Laura Olson, Ph.D., discuss systemic policy flaws in America's approach to elder care and the challenges Laura faced as a long-distance caregiver. A compelling story of laughter, tears, outrage and so much more, Laura’s book, Elder Care Journey is a window into long-term care industries such as nursing homes and home care agencies that consume a significant percentage of taxpayer dollars but often fail to pr
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Blog postEach of the COVID-19 variants affect seniors differently. But what are these variants? Where did they come from and how exactly did they spread?
In this episode, Tuscan Gardens Senior Living’s Founder and CEO, Dr. Larry Pino & Tuscan Gardens Regional Director of Health Services Mary Gillette discuss COVID "State of the Union," after the Omicron variant, and how it all affects our seniors.
Head over to TuscanTalks.com to see show notes, including direct links to res -
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Blog postVita was born in Lewiston, Maine. She started piano lessons at 7 years of age. She was the only 10-year-old girl at the piano, in an all-boys brass band, who played at the Capital of Maine in Augusta. In her senior year of high school, she had two singing leading roles in two operettas: “Chonita” and “Down in the Valley.” Vita received a full scholarship to attend the leading music school in Montreal, Canada: Vincent d’Indy.
She competed and was chosen to play at the Internationa -
Blog postSpiced rum fruitcake is a staple at Michael’s holiday party. Michael is the Culinary Services Director at Tuscan Gardens. Thank you for sharing this recipe with us!
Spiced Rum Fruitcake Print Ingredients ¾ cup all purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 2 cups walnuts, chopped 1 package of dried fruit, chopped -
Blog postGloria, a resident at Tuscan Gardens, made this salad for Thanksgiving and Christmas with her family. It was a yearly tradition. Thank you for sharing this recipe with us!
Sour Cream Salad Print Ingredients 1 can mandarin oranges 1 can seedless grapes 1 cup shredded coconut 2 cups marshmallows 1/2 pt sour cream Ins -
Blog postA study on the use of “life storybooks” was conducted at a nursing home in Ireland in 2008. The findings from this study have important implications and provide insights into the importance of life storybooks in supporting the delivery of quality person-centered care. In this episode, Tuscan Gardens Senior Living's Founder and CEO, Dr. Larry Pino & Beth Sanders from LifeBio discuss the benefits of sharing life stories.
Head over to TuscanTalks.com to see show notes, including direc -
Blog postThe most isolated people are also the least healthy. Research shows older adults living in community settings live longer and enjoy greater well-being than those who are isolated and lonely.
People need people – at every age. As we grow older, our network of social connections shrinks. As a result, an older person ends up relying on just one or two people to serve a number of roles and help with everyday tasks. A move to senior living replenishes a person’s network of friends and -
Blog postAccording to the National Institute of Aging, higher levels of education may help preserve memory in the face of accumulating age-related brain pathology. In this episode, Tuscan Gardens Senior Living's Founder and CEO, Dr. Larry Pino & Kevin Brennan from One Day University discuss continuing education for seniors.
Head over to TuscanTalks.com to see show notes, including direct links to resources you’ve heard today.
Kevin has spent his career in various marketing -
Blog postAs a caregiver to someone with cognitive decline, you might be curious about the different terms of memory care and what to expect. In this inaugural episode, Tuscan Gardens Senior Living's Founder and CEO, Dr. Larry Pino & Joshua Freitas discuss memory care, diagnosing and planning care for your loved one.
Head over to TuscanTalks.com to see show notes, including direct links to resources you’ve heard today.
Joshua J. Freitas is an award-winning memory care progra -
Blog postAccording to Kiplinger.com, Florida’s 2030 population is projected to be 23.9 million, with 6 million of those residents age 65 and older. That’s a 71% increase in the senior population since 2010! They’re coming in droves. So what’s the draw? Read on to find out.
CLIMATE Florida gives seniors a lovely climate year round. Despite the hot and humid summers, Florida seasons tend to be mind and warm.
TAX BREAKS FOR SENIORS There is no state income tax in Florida and the state als -
Blog post“I had no intention of moving into a senior living community. Now, three years later, I can’t imagine being without my extended Tuscan Gardens Family. I’d never go anywhere else.”
When Rosie’s husband was in the beginning stages of dementia, her son researched and visited every community in the area. They originally decided Rosie would not be joining her husband in the move, but her son kept telling her there was something completely warm and comforting about Tuscan Gar -
Blog postImages courtesy: (Left: LATimes.com, Right: TheGuardian.com) The events that occurred in our nation’s capital on Wednesday, January 6th, during which an angry and violent mob of white nationalists and Trump supporters assaulted the Capitol inspired by the inflammatory rhetoric of a sitting President fomenting seeds of insurrection appeared in stark contrast to the Inauguration Ceremony last Wednesday — exactly two weeks later — as incoming President Joe Biden voiced an aspirational prayer for
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Blog postTrump’s image courtesy: AFP.com True leadership is hard to define, but its absence isn’t
As I listened to Brad Parscale, President Donald Trump’s former Campaign Manager, on the outcome of the 2020 Presidential Campaign on Fox News last Tuesday night commenting that had the President simply leaned into Covid-19, rather than running from it and otherwise denying its existence, he would have won the election by a landslide. Reluctantly, I had to agree. After all, it didn’t have to b -
Blog postLeft: Hitler addresses his followers, May 1937. (Associated Press). Right: U.S. President Donald Trump greets supporters as he steps on the stage for a campaign rally with Vice President Mike Pence at the Giant Center, in Hershey, PA. (NBCBoston.com) When Ivanka Trump registered as a Republican for the first time in 2018, her husband Jared Kushner, also switching parties, commented: “I think the Republican Party is growing now that people like me feel comfortable being part of it.” As a lifel
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Blog postLeft: Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon River en route to the Roman Senate with his 13th Legion in 49 BCE. Photo from http://dalgleish1electronicportfolio.weebly.com/julius-caesar.html. When Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon River en route to the Roman Senate with his 13th Legion in 49 BCE, he established not only an historical marker designed to showcase the absolute power of his military might and authority, but he also provided a living example that both elucidates history yet portends mod
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Blog postImage courtesy: https://www.thequint.com As I watched the House Judiciary Committee’s Antitrust Subcommittee summon and subsequently grill the CEO’s of Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, and Facebook this past July regarding allegations of anticompetitive business practices, I couldn’t help but scratch my head at the suggestion that they have somehow become today’s “Robber Barons”. To be sure, Americans (and the Congress that is elected to serve them) have a right to be wary of developments that impact
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Blog postImage source: https://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/07/that-look-that-weiner-spitzer-clinton-look/ “Let me tell you about the very rich. They are different from you and me. They possess and enjoy early, and it does something to them, makes them soft where we are hard, and cynical where we are trustful, in a way that, unless you were born rich, it is very difficult to understand. They think, deep in their hearts, that they are better than we are because we had to discover the compensation
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Blog postI had an interesting conversation this past Saturday at our local Starbucks. It was just intended to be a coffee with a friend, but we started dealing with some far-reaching topics I thought I might share with you.
My friend was recounting a scenario with a person he had hired as a favor to put some extra money in his pocket by providing services to my friend’s company. He found out, along the way, that the individual was collecting a paycheck, but was also collecting personal ben -
Blog postWe’ve had an avocado tree in our backyard for something like four years. We have also complained incessantly because the avocado tree, planted when we were first re-landscaping the back lawn, has done absolutely nothing. It’s anemic, paltry, and otherwise not deserving of being called an avocado tree.
At the same time, we love avocados and we have really wanted to grow our own. So, Janet and I did what we thought would be appropriate. We gave it a place in our home — our backyard -
Blog postThe Orlando Sentinel published this article on Sunday, October 7th, the same day it announced the confirmation of Judge Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court the day before. As we all know, the confirmation process was bitter and contentious and exposed the enormous divide our country is feeling in the face of numerous issues. My article was not intended to address the merits of the individual claims by Dr. Ford or Judge Kavanaugh — that was done all too much in the media; it simply fo
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