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LAS VERDES NEWSTHE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE LAS VERDES P.O.A.

5121 LAS VERDES CIRCLE DELRAY BEACH, FL 33484JUNE, 2016

EDITOR: STAN POSNER - EMAIL: lasverdesnewsletter@comcast .net OFFICE: (561) 498-8230 - FAX: (561) 498-7155 - P.O.A. OFFICE EMAIL:

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April 19 to May 20th Received one of two additional bids requested for the•construction of the bathrooms and one came within theprice range we expected. Met with NM Builders andhave asked for their license(s) and certificate of LiabilityInsurance with Workers Compensation. Once receivedall will go to the attorney for review.On Wednesday, May 18 a two car accident happened at•the Linton Entrance/Exit, one car went into the south-west corner exit side and knocked down a couple of pan-els of the perimeter wall. Contacted Marcy to inform himand contacted Bulldog Fence to get a proposal to replacethe damaged panels and to install a temporary chain linkfence until all is replaced. Once I have the proposal andthe invoice on the installation of the new panels and re-moval of the chain link fence it will be submitted to thispersons insurance. Once the police report # 16-078430688-3000 is in the computer system I will get a copy tosubmit to the insurance company with the photos thatwere taken.The ABDI voice mail entry into the computer (update of•all owners and renters) is complete. We now have to mailout the letter to all residents informing them that this willbegin July 1, 2016.Ordered more street signs and speed limit signs. They•were either old and faded or loose that the screws nolonger would hold the sign in place.Had maintenance change out the stones under the•benches. Want all the stones to be even.Superior Waterway treated the lakes and inspected the•back of Viburnum and the technician met with Vibur-num’s President about the odor. He inspected the waterand there is no issue with the algae, the odor must becoming from a possum or some animal.Met with Sign Partners to see about new signs at each•entrance.

Emailed again, the representative from Comcast, about•the green boxes and the one large one outside of CoconutPalm that is leaning over more each day and now thelight on the side is blinking.Measured the irrigation pump houses for Marcy and•called Wind Mill to see how quickly we can get 5 to 7 ofthem made up. Windmill no longer has the size we need.The same construction company that will be working onthe bathrooms can also enclose these pump houses in ce-ment with an aluminum top.Maintenance cleaned the backs of the pool chairs and•lounges and from the pressure cleaning the framesscratched. Will purchase Rust-O-Leum in cream color tohide the scratches.M&P replaced all the flowers at both entrances/exits •Green Day completed the clean out of the Florida Hol-•lies along the perimeter wall of Linton Blvd. and Bulldogwill be out to replace some of the posts and repair thewall slats.Had some of the pool gates and Club House doors re-•paired, the door closers were loose.At the Linton Entrance/Exit a post snapped off. con-•tacted Access Masters immediately to repair.Completed the pressure cleaning and painting of the Mil-•itary entrance and exit – will begin on the Linton en-trance and exit.Pinnacle did not include in their bid to reroute the•plumbing and new electrical. Met with NM Builders andNOA to discuss the construction of the bathrooms andre-bid. NM Builders came within the price range we ex-pected. Contacted 2 more companies to bid on the bath-rooms (companies recommended by the architect whodrew up the drawings).Purchased a water tank from Blast Off to be able to pres-•sure clean the Linton area and water other areas that mayneed watering by hand.

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Continued From Page 1Contacted Green Day about a section of Ficus hedge be-•tween Breadfruit and Forsythia closer to Breadfruit thatthe hedge is not getting enough sun light and is not thick-ening up like the rest of the circle.Had maintenance make a shelf for Sally in the office to•give more desk space to work. Contacted two companies to build new sheds for some•pump houses that are falling apart. Contacted SuperiorShed and Windmill. According to the two companies thesize we have is not made any more and Fiberglass doesnot come as large as we need it to be. Will have a con-struction company make them. Coincidentally, we canuse the same company as being used for the bathrooms.Replaced some stop signs and added each at the Military•Resident side and Guest side to stop before the cross walk.We have noticed people not stopping before the crosswalk and someone came close to hitting a resident walk-ing.

Gail Magdycz, LCAMLas Verdes Property Manager

PREPARING FOR A HURRICANE

ARE YOU PREPARED?The 2016 Atlantic hurricane season is a current event in theannual tropical cyclone season in the northern hemisphere.The season officially begins on June 1, 2016, and will end onNovember 30, 2016. These dates historically describe the pe-riod each year when most tropical cyclones form in the At-lantic basin and are adopted by convention. However, asillustrated by Hurricane Alex, the formation of tropical cy-clones is possible at any time of the year. This season startedexceptionally early, nearly five months before the official start,with Hurricane Alex forming in the Northeastern Atlantic inmid-January. With this in mind don’t be fooled by a predic-tion of an average or below average hurricane season. Hur-ricanes are not a hundred precent predictable...Be prepared. The following explains what actions to take when you re-

ceive a hurricane watch or warning alert from the NationalWeather Service for our area. It also provides tips on what todo before, during, and after a hurricane.What Are The Hurricane Hazards?

STORM SURGE - A hurricane can produce destructive•storm surge, which is water that is pushed toward theshore by the force of the winds swirling around the storm.This advancing surge combines with the normal tides tocreate the hurricane storm tide, which can increase themean water level 15 feet or more. INLAND FLOODING - In the last 30 years, inland•flooding has been responsible for more than half thedeaths associated with tropical cyclones in the United

States.TORNADOES - Hurricanes can produce tornadoes that•add to the storm's destructive power. Tornadoes are mostlikely to occur in the right-front quadrant of the hurri-cane.

Basic Preparedness TipsKnow where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate, know•the local hurricane evacuation route(s) to take and havea plan for where you can stay. Contact your local emer-gency management agency for more information.Put together a disaster supply kit, including a flashlight,•batteries, cash, first aid supplies, and copies of your crit-ical information if you need to evacuate.If you are not in an area that is advised to evacuate and•you decide to stay in your home, plan for adequate sup-plies in case you lose power and water for several daysand you are not able to leave due to flooding or blockedroads.Many communities have text or email alerting systems•for emergency notifications.To find out what alerts areavailable in your area, search the Internet with yourtown, city, or county name and the word “alerts.”

Preparing Your HomeHurricane winds can cause trees and branches to fall, so•before hurricane season trim or remove damaged treesand limbs to keep you and your property safe.Secure loose rain gutters and downspouts and clear any•clogged areas or debris to prevent water damage to yourproperty.Reduce property damage by retrofitting to secure and re-•inforce the roof, windows and doors, including the garagedoors.Purchase a portable generator or install a generator for•use during power outages. Remember to keep generatorsand other alternate power/heat sources outside, at least20 feet away from windows and doors and protected frommoisture; and NEVER try to power the house wiring byplugging a generator into a wall outlet.Consider building a FEMA safe room or ICC 500 storm•shelter designed for protection from high-winds and inlocations above flooding levels.

Hurricane WatchHurricane watch - conditions possible within the next 48 hrs.Steps to take:

Review your evacuation route(s) & listen to local officials.•Review the items in your disaster supply kit; and add•items to meet the household needs for children, parents,individuals with disabilities or other access and functionalneeds or pets.

Hurricane WarningHurricane warning - conditions are expected within 36 hrs.

Continued From Page 3Steps to take:

Follow evacuation orders from local officials, if given.•Check-in with family and friends by texting or using so-•cial media.Follow the hurricane timeline preparedness checklist, de-•pending on when the storm is anticipated to hit and theimpact that is projected for your location.What to do when a hurricane is 6 hours awayIf you’re not in an area that is recommended for evacu-•ation, plan to stay at home or where you are and letfriends and family know where you are.Close storm shutters, and stay away from windows. Fly-•ing glass from broken windows could injure you.Turn your refrigerator or freezer to the coldest setting•and open only when necessary. If you lose power, foodwill last longer. Keep a thermometer in the refrigeratorto be able to check the food temperature when the poweris restored.Turn on your TV/radio, or check your city/county web-•site every 30 minutes in order to get the latest weatherupdates and emergency instructions.What to do when a hurricane is 6-18 hours from

arrivingTurn on your TV/radio, or check your city/county web-•site every 30 minutes in order to get the latest weatherupdates and emergency instructions.Charge your cell phone now so you will have a full battery•in case you lose power.

What to do when a hurricane is 18-36 hours from arriving

Bookmark your city or county website for quick access•to storm updates and emergency instructions.Bring loose, lightweight objects inside that could be-•come projectiles in high winds (e.g., patio furniture,garbage cans); anchor objects that would be unsafe tobring inside (e.g., propane tanks); and trim or removetrees close enough to fall on the building.Cover all of your home’s windows. Permanent storm•shutters offer the best protection for windows. A secondoption is to board up windows with 5/8” exterior gradeor marine plywood, cut to fit and ready to install.What to do when a hurricane is 36 hours from

arrivingTurn on your TV or radio in order to get the latest•weather updates and emergency instructions.Build or restock your emergency preparedness kit. In-•clude a flashlight, batteries, cash, and first aid supplies.Plan how to communicate with family members if you•lose power. For example, you can call, text, email or usesocial media. Remember that during disasters, sendingtext messages is usually reliable and faster than makingphone calls because phone lines are often overloaded. Continued on Page 5

Review your evacuation plan with your family. You may•have to leave quickly so plan ahead.Keep your car in good working condition, and keep the•gas tank full; stock your vehicle with emergency sup-plies and a change of clothes.

After a HurricaneListen to local officials for updates and instructions.•Check-in with family and friends by texting or using so-•cial media.Return home only when authorities indicate it is safe.•Watch out for debris and downed power lines.•Avoid walking or driving through flood waters. Just 6•inches of moving water can knock you down, and fast-moving water can sweep your vehicle away.Do what you can to prevent further damage to your•property, (e.g., putting a tarp on a damaged roof), as in-surance may not cover additional damage that occursafter the storm.Avoid flood water as it may be electrically charged from•underground or downed power lines and may hidedangerous debris or places where the ground is washedaway.Photograph the damage to your property in order to as-•sist in filing an insurance claim.

When there is no hurricane: Make a hurricane planKnow your hurricane risk. Talk to your local emer-•gency management agency.Make an emergency plan.•Build or restock your basic disaster supplies kit, includ-•ing food and water, a flashlight, batteries, chargers,cash, and first aid supplies.Consider buying flood insurance•Familiarize yourself with local emergency plans. Know•where to go and how to get there should you need toget to higher ground or to evacuate.Stay tuned to local wireless emergency alerts, TV, or•radio for weather updates, emergency instructions, orevacuation orders.

Thunderstorms & LightningLightning FactsWe spoke about hurricanes, how about thunder & lightning. Did you know Central Florida is the most lightning pronearea in the United States with about 90 thunderstorm days ayear. Because of this, Florida has more lightning deaths thanany other state. In fact, lightning kills more people in Floridathan all other weather hazards combined. In the Floridapeninsula thunderstorm season has two general periods. Thesummer months, from early May to early October are knownas the wet season. Conversely, October through May is knownas the dry season. Historically, the most dangerous months

Continued From Page 4are June, July and August. This is due to an abundance ofmoisture, atmospheric instability and storm triggering seabreezes. Moisture is almost always available in the summerbecause Florida is a peninsula with the Gulf of Mexico to thewest and the warm Atlantic Gulfstream to the east. Instabilityis a function of surface heat and cool air aloft, somethingpresent for most of the summer season. Finally, a trigger isneeded to get thunderstorms going. This is provided daily inthe form of the sea breeze that forms on the Atlantic andGulf coasts. As a sea breeze forms, it typically moves inland(from the Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico) and dramatically aidsthunderstorm formation.Surface winds also play a big partin determining which areas get the most lightning and at whattime they get it. With westerly morning winds across the eastcoast. If the morning winds are from the east, afternoonthunderstorms will cluster on the west coast.Lightning seeks the path of least resistance on its way to andthrough the ground. The human body is an extremely goodconductor because of its large water content. Metal is a betterconductor than most objects so lightning can travel easilythrough metal objects such as fences or railroad tracks, whichcan conduct electricity for long distances. Other associated dangers of thunderstorms includetornadoes, strong winds, hail and flash flooding. Flash flood-ing is responsible for more fatalities – more than 140 annually– than any other thunderstorm-associated hazard. Dry thun-derstorms that do not produce rain that reaches the groundare most prevalent in the western United States. Falling rain-drops evaporate, but lightning can still reach the ground andcan start wildfires.The fact is, if you live in Florida, you are at risk. So, pleaselearn lightning safety rules. It could save your life or the lifeof someone you love.To prepare for a thunderstorm, you should do the

following:As you would for a hurricane; to begin preparing, you•should build an emergency kit and make a family com-munications planRemove dead or rotting trees and branches that could fall•and cause injury or damage during a severe thunder-storm.Postpone outdoor activities.•Secure outdoor objects that could blow away or cause•damage.Get inside a home, building, or hard top automobile (not•a convertible). Although you may be injured if lightningstrikes your car, you are much safer inside a vehicle thanoutside.Unplug any electronic equipment well before the storm•arrives.Shutter windows and secure outside doors. If shutters are•not available, close window blinds, shades or curtains.

Remember, rubber-soled shoes and rubber tires provide•NO protection from lightning. However, the steel frameof a hard-topped vehicle provides increased protection ifyou are not touching metal.

Lightning Risk Reduction When OutdoorsIf you are in a forest seek shelter in a low area under a•thick growth of small trees.If you are in an open area Go to a low place such as a•ravine or valley. Be alert for flash floods.On open water get to land and find shelter immediately.•

Facts about ThunderstormsThey may occur singly, in clusters or in lines.•Some of the most severe occur when a single thunder-•storm affects one location for an extended time.Thunderstorms typically produce heavy rain for a brief•period, anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour.Warm, humid conditions are highly favorable for thun-•derstorm development.About 10 percent of thunderstorms are classified as se-•vere – one that produces hail at least an inch or larger indiameter, has winds of 58 miles per hour or higher orproduces a tornado.

Facts about LightningLightning’s unpredictability increases the risk to individ-•uals and property.Lightning often strikes outside of heavy rain and may•occur as far as 10 miles away from any rainfall.“Heat lightning” is actually lightning from a thunder-•storm too far away from thunder to be heard. However,the storm may be moving in your direction.Lightning strike victims carry no electrical charge and•should be attended to immediately.Your chances of being struck by lightning are estimated•to be 1 in 600,000 but could be reduced even further byfollowing safety precautions.

Know the TermsFamiliarize yourself with these terms to help identify a thun-derstorm hazard:

Severe Thunderstorm Watch - Tells you when and•where severe thunderstorms are likely to occur. Watchthe sky and stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, com-mercial radio or television for information.Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Issued when severe•weather has been reported by spotters or indicated byradar. Warnings indicate imminent danger to life andproperty to those in the path of the storm.

If storms are occurring in your area, you should:Use a battery-operated NOAA Weather Radio for up-•dates from local officials.Avoid natural lightning rods such as a tall, isolated tree•in an open area.

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Continued From Page 6Avoid contact with corded phones and devices including•those plugged into electric for recharging. Cordless andwireless phones not connected to wall outlets are OK touse.Avoid contact with electrical equipment or cords. Unplug•appliances and other electrical items such as computersand turn off air conditioners. Power surges from lightningcan cause serious damage.Avoid contact with plumbing. Do not wash your hands,•do not take a shower, do not wash dishes, and do not dolaundry. Plumbing and bathroom fixtures can conductelectricity.Avoid hilltops, open fields, the beach or a boat on the•water.Stay away from windows and doors, and stay off porches.•Do not lie on concrete floors and do not lean against con-•crete walls.Take shelter in a sturdy building. Avoid isolated sheds or•other small structures in open areas.Avoid contact with anything metal—tractors, farm equip-•ment, motorcycles, golf carts, golf clubs, and bicycles.If you are driving, try to safely exit the roadway and park.•Stay in the vehicle and turn on the emergency flashersuntil the heavy rain ends. Avoid touching metal or othersurfaces that conduct electricity in and outside the vehi-cle.After a Thunderstorm or Lightning Strike

If lightning strikes you or someone you know, call 9-1-1 formedical assistance as soon as possible. The following arethings you should check when you attempt to give aid to avictim of lightning:

Breathing - if breathing has stopped, begin mouth-to-•mouth resuscitation.Heartbeat - if the heart has stopped, administer CPR.•Pulse - if the victim has a pulse and is breathing, look•for other possible injuries. Check for burns where thelightning entered and left the body. Also be alert for nerv-ous system damage, broken bones and loss of hearingand eyesight.

After the storm passes remember to:Never drive through a flooded roadway. Turn around,•don’t drown!Stay away from storm-damaged areas to keep from put-•ting yourself at risk from the effects of severe thunder-storms.Help people who may require special assistance, such as•infants, children and the elderly or those with access orfunctional needs.Stay away from downed power lines and report them im-•mediately.Watch your animals closely. Keep them under your direct•control.

Continue to listen to a NOAA Weather Radio or to local•radio and television stations for updated information orinstructions, as access to roads or some parts of the com-munity may be blocked.

Some additional facts about lightningHow far away is lightning from you?When you see the FLASH...Count the number of seconds tothe BANG of thunder ...Divide this number by 5,4...And this gives you the MILES the lighting is away fromyou...It is recommended if the thunder arrives within 30 sec-onds or less from your location, you should seek shelter!Example:If it takes 15 seconds between the time you see a lightningflash and hear the rumble of thunder, then the lightning flashis 3 miles from your location (too close!!)30-30 Rule--Determine the threat of lightning in yourarea. 30 Seconds: Count the seconds between seeing lightningand hearing thunder. If this time is less than 30 seconds, light-ning is still a potential threat. Seek shelter immediately.30 Minutes: After the last lightning flash, wait 30 minutesbefore leaving shelter. Half of all lightning deaths occur afterthe storm passes. Stay in a safe area until you are sure thethreat has passed.

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YOUR HEALTH5 Steps To Protect Against Extreme Heat’s

Effects On SeniorsBy Kathy N. Johnson, PhD, CMC Extreme heat is a leading cause of preventable death amongseniors and with recent record-breaking temperatures, it isimportant seniors and caregivers know how to stay safe in hotweather. According to the Centers for Disease Control, morepeople in the United States die from extreme heat than earth-quakes, hurricanes, lightning, floods and tornadoes com-bined. Of these preventable heat-related deaths, seniorsaccount for 40 percent, according to Dr. Thomas Cavalieri,founder of the New Jersey Institute for Successful Aging.As people age, their bodies cannot cool down as well as whenthey were younger. Elderly people may not feel as hot whentemperatures are very high and are less likely to feel thirstywhen their bodies are near dehydration, according to expertsat the American Geriatric Society’s Foundation for Health inAging.Here are five tips to help seniors stay safe in hot weather:

If possible seek an air-conditioned environment. If you1do not have air-conditioning at home, visit an air-condi-tioned shopping mall, restaurant or library. During ex-treme heat warnings, cities often set up cooling centersfor the public to escape the heat. If you cannot leave yourhome, take a cool shower or place cool towels aroundpulse points such as the neck and armpits.Drink plenty of cool, non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated bev-2erages without too much sugar. When the body sweats, itloses vital salts and minerals, so grab a sports drink or aPedialyte. If your liquid intake is limited, eat cold fruitsthat contain high amounts of water like apples, water-melon and cantaloupe.Stay out of the sun during the warmest parts of the3day—usually between 10 or 11 am and 3 or 4 pm—andwear weather appropriate clothing that is loose fittingwith light fabrics.Use a buddy system. Ask a friend or relative to call and4check on you twice a day. If you know someone 60 orolder, call to check on them twice a day.Hire a caregiver from a reputable agency that specializes5in in-home senior care and who is trained in senior safety.They can provide care on an hourly or live-in basis, de-pending on the senior’s needs.

Headache? Muscle Cramps? Grab Some Water!Dehydration can be especially dangerous for senior health—don’t let it happen to you. By Deborah Quilter Have you ever felt headachy, nauseous or experienced musclecramps in hot humid weather? You may be experiencing Continued On Page 18

dehydration, not harboring some flu bug. And the cure isdrinking a glass of water or, better yet, several glasses overthe course of each day for better senior health. Here are some signs of dehydration according to the NationalInstitutes of Health and the Mayo Clinic:

Lethargy or exhaustion•Dizziness and lightheadedness•Low urine output or dark urine•Muscle weakness•Skin that doesn't bounce back when pinched•Headache•

Nutritionist Annemarie Colbin, PhD lists other adverse ef-fects in her book, The Whole Food Guide to Strong Bones:

Asthma•High blood pressure•Diabetes•Joint and low back pain•Pain in general•

An article by Dutch researchers in a recent issue of the Jour-nal of Nutrition, Health & Aging outlines signs specific to theelderly. Some of them are subtle:

Low attention span•Low blood pressure•Dryness of the tongue and mucous membranes (which•according to the article can, in turn, cause the patient tochoke and/or make the patient difficult to understand)Confusion•Constipation•Falls•Fever with no obvious cause•

Chronic dehydration can lead to adverse effects on seniorhealth, some of them quite serious. According to a study fromthe Netherlands published in the British Journal of Nutrition,chronic mild to moderate dehydration has been associatedwith several disease states, such as fatal stroke.Sip It, Don’t Skip ItThe Schols article suggests drinking 1.7 liters (about 7 cups)of water daily. According to Schols, it is better for elderlypeople to drink small amounts on many occasions through-out the day rather than large amounts on only a few occa-sions. “Drinking large amounts all at once can cause thestomach to expand which, in turn, decreases one's sense ofthirst,” the authors state.The kinds of fluids consumed arealso relevant, they add. Broth, fruit juices, tomato juice,milk and sport drinks are recommended. “Excessive con-sumption of alcoholic drinks and high protein supplementsshould be avoided, especially during periods of dehydrationas these drinks actually dehydrate rather than hydrate,” theauthors warn.

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IMPORTANT P.O.A. NOTICE

Beginning July 1, 2016, there will be a new way to leave a message at theLas Verdes Guard House

If you have a guest, contractor/vendor, care provider and you want the guard to know when they are to arrive at the prop-erty and leave; you will be going directly into the computer system to leave a message, no longer will you be speaking withthe security guard.

The following are the instructions on how to leave a message in the computer system for the guard

The following are the instructions on how to leave a message in the computer •system for the guard•Dial this number: 561-498-2031•If your phone number is in the computer system the system will recognize you, if not it will ask for your pin # (pin•numbers are in the process of being mailed out to all residents), enter the pin number, the system will repeat it back forverification-if correct press 1 and continue to follow instructions.Enter 1 for a guest for today.•Enter 2 for tomorrow•Enter 3 for a specific date and follow instructions•The last thing you do is say your guest name followed by the #sign•

Once you have completed any of the above, the system will announce that the guest has been added to your temporarylist. You can only add one guest at a time. If you need to add another guest, you will need to repeat the above.

Do not hang up the phone until the system reads back the information and then itwill tell you to do so.

If you need to speak with the office, please call: 561-498-8230 the hours are from 9:00AM to 3:30PM•If you are not calling from a phone number that we have input into the computer, you must use your pin number.•If your cell phone caller ID is blocked you must use your code number (code numbers will be issued to all residents). •

There will be no phone available at the guard house for anyone to speak directlywith the guard to leave a message.

Please keep a copy of these instructions available to you at all times for the aboveinformation.

Continued From Page 15Why Seniors Resist Drinking WaterIt is not unusual for elderly people to avoid drinking water.One of my students, a woman in her 70s, is a case in point.While spending the weekend with friends in their countryhome she didn’t want to wake her hosts by using the bath-room at night, so she stopped drinking water. She became de-hydrated and passed out. She had osteoporosis, so she waslucky that she didn’t break a bone.Another student who complained of constant dizziness alsorefused to drink water because she didn’t want to use the rest-room. She was astonished to learn that dehydration can leadto dizziness and fainting. None of her doctors had ever men-tioned this, she said.As a Yoga teacher for the older adults, I urge my students todrink water. In hot, humid weather you can lose a lot of fluidwithout realizing it, so during a recent heat wave, I gaveeverybody another reminder. The following week, one stu-dent came over to me after we finished class and said shedrank more water after hearing me talk about it. “I feel somuch better,” she said.Make Drinking EasySadly, doctors who conducted a study about dehydration inthe elderly, reported in the British journal Age and Ageing,reported: “One-quarter of older patients in our hospital areunable to take a drink. The commonest reason for this is theinability to reach their cup [because it was too far away fromthem]. This is a particular problem for patients confined tobed,” authors Branwell Spencer, Martin Pritchard-Howarth,Thomas Lee, Catherine Jack wrote.So if you visit a bed-ridden friend, be sure to fill their cupoften, and keep it within their reach.

Seniors and Skin HealthPreventing serious skin conditions in the elderly infection and skin disease due to the changes that take placeto skin as we age. It becomes less supple, thinner and dryer.It injures easier and heals more slowly. As a result, seniors areprone to skin problems ranging from itching, scaling and milddryness to grave skin conditions such as infection and ulcer-ations. A severe skin infection or non-healing wound in theelderly can be very serious, even fatal."Sun exposure is the most common cause of pre-cancers andskin cancer." – Skin Cancer FoundationCommon skin conditions of the elderly

Senile Purpura – are the purplish spots that appear•most often on the arms and legs due to thinness of theelder person’s skin and frailty of the capillaries and bloodvessels just below the surface.Stasis Dermatitis – is more common in elderly women•than men; it is characterized by dry, itchy skin.Cancerous and noncancerous skin growths•

Exfoliative Dermatitis – is a more severe form of der-•matitis than stasis dermatitis, and is characterized by ex-cessive peeling and shedding of skin. It is of particularconcern in the elderly because the severe itching can leadto infections.Skin Infections / Infestations – bacterial infections and•parasitic infestation such as scabies or ringworm are com-mon in the elderly.Viral skin disorders – such as shingles and herpes•zoster.

Skin care tips for the elderly In general, the elderly have special skin care needs becauseaging skin is so thin and dry. If it becomes too dry, it is proneto cracking and dermatitis, which allows for penetration ofbacteria that can result in infection. The elderly should:

Avoid hot baths and frequent showers.•Use only mild soaps, and gently apply moisturizers to the•skin after every shower or bath.Take extra care to avoid developing bedsores, particularly•for those who are incontinent or bed-ridden. These indi-viduals need to be turned frequently to avoid pressure-sensitive ulcers. And it is imperative that absorbentproducts and catheters be changed frequently.

To promote good skin health, seniors should also:Not smoke or quit smoking.•Never expose themselves to the sun without sunblock.•Keep properly hydrated by drinking more liquids.•Use a room humidifier during the winter and in dry cli-•matesAvoid hot and dry places, such as saunas.•

This was emailed to the Newsletter by Las Verdes residentLois Zezza.“A rare death notice posted at the Cypress mail room andthe rare flag flown half staff are the signs that someonewho obviously touched lives of his neighbors and Cypressin his quiet manner (Rudy Tatusch). Perhaps Rudy will be reunited with my parents Vincent &Antoinette Zezza (Cypress, 310) who modeled great neigh-borliness and friendship for many years. I extend my sym-pathies to Marie Tatusch and large family and friends fromS. Florida to New Jersey. Personally, I will miss Rudy’s in-tegrity and good sense of humor!”

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ANOTHER SEASON ENDSOriginally I was going to write about all of the changes that were accomplished this season in Las Verdes, but then again,I saidto myself, you probably heard about them through attending POA/HOA meetings or through the Newsletter, instead I amgoing to “RANT” about something I have a personal interest in…the Newsletter.When I first took over the Newsletter (close to 4 years ago) my vision then was a Newsletter written for the residents and withthe help of the residents, the reporting would be honest and truthful and not to be a rubber stamp for the P.O.A. or anyH.O.A.The part of not being a rubber stamp I can honestly say is true and that I have never been dictated to or told, by theBoard, or any of its members, what I can write or what the newsletter content should be. The content (stories /articles) I insertare predicated on common sense. As for being a Newsletter written for the residents and with the help of the residents,, that has not happened. My expectationswere for a greater participation by residents in the content of the newsletter (i.e., letters to the editor, resident human intereststories submitted by residents, poems, jokes, photos of events, birthdays, and yes, even death announcements). In 4 years thishas only happened on extremely rare occasions and usually it was material submitted by the same five or six residents.Since the content of the Newsletter is not politically motivated to favor or not favor the Board I will accept letters, as I have inthe past, that vent, in a “civilized” printable fashion, frustrations against the POA or an HOA, just as I would print complimentsaimed at the aforementioned…So folks please help me out and make this your newsletter...Participate...When I come back inSeptember I expect to see tons of emails in my email box ([email protected] )responding to my request. Oh,and yes I am always open to suggestions as to what you would like to see in the Newsletter.

This is the last Newsletter for the season; the next one will not be until the first week in October. As we do each summer, it istime for my wife and I to make our yearly trip up the north to see kids and friends.

I would like to thank, as I have done in the past, the people who, without their help, input, criticism, and patience there wouldbe no Newsletter.I would like to give special thanks to Carole Rose and Joe Del Casino who each spend hours proofreading the Newsletterwithout complaints; each gives me valid rewrite suggestions and correct my grammatical gaffs. I would also like to thank P.O.A.President, Marcy Mazer, for the freedom of literary license he has afforded me, even though at times, as I have many times inthe past, his eyes roll when on occasion I show him what I am inserting. However, not once has he told me not to or even putpressure on me not to print something...that takes courage. I also would like to thank Sally Giordano, who in addition to herP.O.A. administrative responsibilities, Sally is the Newsletter’s advertising watchdog. Each month Sally puts together the list ofadvertisers for each edition, informs them of the deadline and collects payment from them. And last but not least, as I havedone in the past, I would like to thank my wife, and greatest critic, who puts up with the many hours I put into producing theNewsletter and whose input and constructive criticism and at times not so constructive criticism, are invaluable to me.

One last comment:A little more than a month ago all owners were sent a ballot on voting yes or no on the” Safe Harbor” ammendment to theMaster Declaration of Covenants, residents were informed of the importance of this ammendment and how it would alleviatesome of the monies we loose from foreclosures. All residents were also made aware that a 2/3 majority of the 1232 Las Verdesowners was needed to pass the ammendment...as of the writing of this Rant (May 23rd) we are 200 votes shy of approval...Comeon people send in your ballot!!!

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