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Caring For Older Adults: Managing Heart Attack Signs And Follow-up Care Family Features March 10, 2023 Share As the proportion of older adults in the U.S. continues to increase, appropriate care for older people becomes increasingly important. In fact, caregivers and loved ones should be aware of age-appropriate care for Heart Attack or chest pain. The first step is to call 911. Once medical care is started, age-related changes in general health and in the heart and blood vessels require consideration and likely modifications in how people aged 75 and older are treated, according to a scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published in its flagship, peer-reviewed journal "Circulation." The statement, "Management Of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) in the older adult population," highlights evidence to help clinicians better care for older patients. According to the statement, 30-40% of people hospitalized with ACS, which includes Heart Attack and unstable Angina (heart-related chest pain) are ages 75 or older. "Older patients have more pronounced anatomical changes and more severe functional impairment and they are more likely to have additional health conditions not related to Heart Disease," said Abdulla A. Damluji, M.D., Ph.D., FAHA, chair of the scientific statement writing committee, Director of The Inova Center Of Outcomes Research and an Associate Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine. "These include frailty, other chronic disorders (treated with multiple medications), physical dysfunction, cognitive decline or urinary incontinence." Normal Aging And Age-Related Changes In The Heart And Blood Vessels Cardiovascular changes that occur with normal aging make ACS more likely and may make diagnosing and treating it more complex. These changes include large arteries becoming stiffer, the heart working harder but pumping less effectively, blood vessels becoming less flexible and less able to respond to changes and the heart's oxygen needs and an increased tendency to form Blood Clots. Sensory decline due to aging may alter hearing, vision and pain sensations. Kidney Function also declines with age, with more than 1/3 of people ages 65 and older are experiencing Chronic Kidney Disease. Multiple Medical Conditions And Medications As people age, they are often diagnosed with health conditions that may be worsened by ACS or complicated existing ACS. As these chronic conditions are treated, medications prescribed may result in unwanted interactions or medications that treat one condition may cause or worsen another. "Geriatric syndromes and the complexities of their care may undermine the effectiveness of treatments for ACS, as well as the resiliency of older adults to survive and recover," Damluji said. "A detailed review of all medications - including supplements and over-the-counter medicines - is essential, ideally in consultation with a pharmacist who has geriatric expertise." Steps for Heart Attack Care And Follow-Up For Older Adults • Call 911 if you notice someone experiencing Heart Attack warning signs. These include chest discomfort, discomfort in other areas of the upper body (one or both arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach), shortness of breath or other symptoms such as a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness. • Consider treatment needs for co-existing conditions. An individualized, patient-centered approach is best for older adults. • Get input from multiple specialists, including a pharmacist, to manage care and medications. • People with cognitive difficulties and limited mobility may benefit from a simplified medication schedule, with fewer doses per day and 90-day supplies of medications so fewer refills are necessary. • The goals of care for older people with ACS should extend beyond clinical outcomes and focus on quality of life and the ability to live independently. • Do-not-resuscitate orders should be discussed before any surgery or procedure. For more information about managing ACS in older adults, visit: www.Heart.org < Previous News Next News >

Hollywood's Annual Cardboard Boat Race Sets Sail This Saturday, November 8th By City Of Hollywood Nov 5, 2025 Get Ready To Celebrate 100 Years Of Community Pride At The City Of Hollywood’s Annual Cardboard Boat Race, Taking Place This Saturday, November 8th At 10:00 a.m. At The Hollywood Marina, 700 Polk Street, Hollywood, Florida 33019. As Part Of Hollywood’s Centennial Celebration, This Crowd-Favorite Event Brings Together Families, Friends And Local Organizations For A Morning Of Fun, Creativity And A Little Friendly Competition On The Water. More than 40 teams will put their imagination and craftsmanship to the test, building boats made entirely of cardboard and racing them across North Lake. Spectators can line the marina to cheer on their favorite crews as they compete for trophies in categories including “People’s Choice,” “Fastest Vessel,” “Most Creative Design” and the ever-popular “Most Spectacular Sinking.” The event promises plenty of excitement for all ages, with music, food and beverages available for purchase throughout the day. Whether you’re supporting a team or just coming to watch the action, the Cardboard Boat Race is one of many can’t-miss moments in Hollywood’s Centennial Celebration. For more information, contact the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts at: (954) 921-3404. Or visit: www.hollywoodfl.org/specialevents . Hollywood Beach Sweep Saturday, November 8th from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The Hollywood Beach Sweep takes place on the second Saturday of every month from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Volunteers meet at Charnow Park, located at Garfield Street and A1A, to help keep our beautiful beach clean and pristine by collecting litter along the shoreline. Come out, make a difference and enjoy a morning of community and coastal care! Please complete the Registration Form and bring it with you on clean-up day, visit: https://fl-hollywood2.civicplus.com/FormCenter/Beach-Sweep-Volunteer-Registration-Form-21/Beach-Sweep-Volunteer-Registration-Form-139 Previous Next

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A Year of Tough Decisions By Hallandale Beach Mayor, Joy Cooper December 23, 2021 Share Santa will be coming to town on Christmas Eve, Friday, Dec. 24th. He will be on his sleigh with his reindeer driving throughout Hallandale Beach all evening. Here is his route for you to enjoy. The Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Parade have always been a joint effort of the city and the Community Civic Association. The city funded this celebration with 11,000 dollars to cover costs. The Association raises funds thru participants to make sure the event can take place. The past two years due to Covid there was no planned event. I have spoken to some of the board members to find out what is going to be planned. To date I cannot tell our readers if there will be a parade or a gathering. Please follow our social media pages for updates. The other main event is actually paid for thru the CRA. As part of the South Florida Wine and Food Festival we host FOOD and GROOVE. The weekend event starts off at Pegasus Park with entertainment and food samplings from a wide array of local restaurants. Then Saturday and Sunday we open Peter Bluesten Park for Family Fun Days. The CRA budgets 300,000 plus for this week. We do sell tickets and proceeds benefit PAL. PAL also was cut from the budget and depends on donations to operate for our children. During the last commission meeting I brought up the subject about the lack of Christmas Decorations. The city did decorate the Curci House and invited residents to walk thru and meet Santa. This certainly is not a substitute for decorating our corridors. During the meeting I was pretty frank, “Why are we becoming so cheap? There is a thing called good will when you run a business. We need to do better.” I made a motion to have staff bring back an item with the costs to do various levels of decorations. Many readers may not know we lit up the center median in the past. Not only did we do lights we did a festival and closed the boulevard for a half hour to allow residents to walk up close and see all the figures. What some of the current commissioners may not know is our staff did the lights. We did rent some of the larger displays, but it was done in house. After the years of wear and tear on the displays, we did begin to contract with a company. Holiday lights and events take money. My goal is to find out how much it may cost to at a minimum have our streetlights decorated along Federal Highway and Hallandale Beach Boulevard. One year we actual put a display up around city hall, while they were resurfacing Hallandale Beach Boulevard. Residents could drive thru or walk around. Like the saying goes where there is a will there is a way and we should have events even on a smaller scale. We have had to make some very tough decision to get us out of a financial crisis. I am still very concerned that we are spending over 1.2 million dollars to have BSO run our Fire Department. To date we still do not have numbers from BSO and have been meeting with other cities to get to the bottom of the costs as they too believe that we are all paying to much and have no control. This is what happens when you privatize. This issue is not about the boots on the ground it is about management. Another tough decision was the expanded parking program. This program will be fully enforced after January 1. Please sign up and if you are in a zone eligible for a monthly pass you can sign up for 30 dollars a month. As we all get ready to celebrate Christmas and New Year, please remember to be safe. Omicron is here and it is like a wildfire. The infection rates have climbed back up over 10% and the hospitals are starting to see more cases. Please, if you have not done so get a vaccine and go get a booster. It is so easy you can go to the local drug store. Wishing you a Safe and Blessed Holiday! As always, I am available anytime for your questions, concerns and ideas to make our City a better place, on my Phone/Text at: (954) 632-5700. Or you can E-mail me at: jcooper@cohb.org . Please visit my Facebook Page: MayorJoyCooper. Like It! Friend It! Share It! < Previous News Next News >

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THE BROADWAY BEAT GOES ON By Phyllis Green - Theater Critic March 21, 2024 Share It's like riding a bike! Once a dancer, always a dancer. And what an inspiration to watch 40 plus gorgeous, talented youngsters, ages 55 to 95, strut their stuff in "The New Florida Follies." Playing to a packed house at The Parker in Ft. Lauderdale, "The Broadway Beat" opened with a warm welcome from the Follies Director/Choreographer, Cheryl Steinthal, a striking lady, outlining the outstanding charities they support devoted to the well-being of children. And now, as she says, on with the show 'cause there's no biz like show biz! With an incredible bevy of beautiful babes, and a couple of good 'ole boys, it was a rare treat to watch as they tapped and traversed in and out of dazzling, glitzy headdresses, and short sequined costumes, some of which were created by the gals themselves. Conversely, there was "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair" from "South Pacific," done in towels and headbands; to the umbrella routine from "Top Hat;" to the sexy black outfits with groovy gloves and garters from "Cabaret;" to the hip western shorts and cowboy hats from "Will Rogers Follies;" to a full stage vignette from "Into the Woods" to the very stylish blond and brunette coifs; down to the finest detail of proper dance foot-wear. All that with triads, synchronized lines and high kicks and the fastest costume changes and segues Flo Ziegfeld would ever have seen! These ladies, former Rockettes, showgirls and gypsies were the epitome of presentation, performance, and precision. And now, the cherry on the top of this delicious, sweet confection; the appearance of Guest Stars: M&M, Michael Kessler and Melinda Jackson. Equipped with the longest legs ever, the gorgeous, magnificent Melinda graced the stage as if floating in the air, while muscular hunk, Michael, sang and danced his unique style. Suggesting that even Gower and Bennet, and Fosse came to mind, Michael’s rendition of "Rich Man" from "Fiddler" by far exceeded any other choreography; and the famous character, Tevye could have used some of those endearing moves! With some cheeky jazz in "Razzle Dazzle" from "Chicago;" high kicks, top hats and reminiscent steps from "One" in "A Chorus Line;" this show- stopping duo shined with M&M's interpretation of Broadway musicals with unequaled panache. Melinda, on pointe, at the ballet barre, was joined by Michael, with the most exquisite patterns. They performed a highly sophisticated adaptation of "Do You Love Me" from "Fiddler," emotionally packed with those meaningful lyrics and amazing moves that captured the talent, heart and love this couple generates. Kudos to M&M; stars that brought a little Vegas to this already perfect show. In a flag filled finale, the company marched in formation with a salute to all the branches of the Armed Forces, America, and the Great White Way. A standing ovation proved the "The Broadway Beat" goes on and ON! last chance to catch this feel-good show on Sunday March 24 at 2 PM at the Countess de Hoernle Theater, Boca Raton. Ticket info: https://newfloridafollies.yapsody.com or call: (561) 619-6408. < Previous News Next News >

Who Owns The Beach In Florida? And Why Does It Matter? By Christopher Carter - Real Estate Broker Associate July 26, 2023 Share I last sent this article about a year ago, though for the benefit of the thousands of new Florida property owners and residents, here it is again today. Florida has over 1,300 miles of coastline and over 650 miles of sandy beaches, according to the Florida Department of State. Some of that beachfront is privately owned (about 60%), while the rest is State, County, or City controlled. For decades, there have been ongoing questions over who can use certain stretches of beach along Florida's Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. We will be discussing the ownership of beachfront property and what might be considered "using" a certain stretch of beach. Keep in mind that ownership, allowed use, and enforcement can be VERY different considerations. Let's start with a definition of the Mean High Water Line (MHWL), an important measurement when it comes to beachfront property lines. Florida Statutes 177.27(14) and (15) establish the MHWL as the average height (elevation) of high tide saltwater at a specific location on the shore over a 19-year period. Most of us who go to Florida beaches think of a high-tide mark as how far water comes onto the beach (distance) at high tide on any given day. Same basic concept, just different ways to look at it. The MHWL measurement uses an average because beach sand and bottom contours change every time the tide goes in or out, and definitely whenever a Hurricane makes landfall. It is usually just surveyors who deal with the technical MHWL, which can be very difficult and involved to precisely locate. The simpler version of this has become the "wet sand / dry sand" public interpretation of beach access and use. Why is this important? Because the State of Florida holds all land seaward of the MHWL ("high tide line") in trust for use by Florida residents and visitors - the public. Remember that during low tides, some of the dry sand close to the water was wet during the last high tide so the "wet sand / dry sand" rule isn't literal to circumstances all the time. It is the average high tide line (MHWL) that always applies whether that stretch of beach is currently experiencing a low or high tide. On coastal Florida beaches, sand that has been wet from normal Ocean or Gulf waves and tide action is always public access and use, dry sand can be either public or private. Though it's not quite that simple. It depends entirely on how far a recorded private property line extends toward the water. Privately-owned beachfront property can extend to the MHWL, including all the dry sand. Though not all beachfront private property lines extend all the way to that average high tide line. The recorded Deed has to be examined to see if they do or not. A quick informal reference can be the County's aerial photo with lot line overlays, usually available on the County Appraiser's Office website. In the Appraiser's Office aerials to the right, the upper property extends all the way to the MHWL, while the lower one does not. In VERY simple terms, the owners of the upper property may be able to prevent the public from walking along the dry sand between their house and the high tide line, which is deeded private property in this case. The owners of the lower property do not have the same right to exclude public use because their private property does not extend all the way to the water. In addition to individual residential owners, other entities may be able to enforce private beachfront rights when their properties extend to the MHWL: • Hotels and other lodging, food, and recreational businesses • Condominium Associations • Private Clubs • HOA Master Associations The County (and/or incorporated City) in which a property is located has the authority to charge owners property taxes. They also establish, recognize, and provide enforcement procedures for individual owners' property rights...including the rights of beachfront property owners to control who can walk or sit on the dry sand beach in front of their houses. Counties and Cities also own and maintain large stretches of beach for public use and enjoyment. Everyone can walk, sit, play, and swim wherever they like. In these areas, private beachfront lots end at the vegetation line between dry sand and the property's private yard, "upland" from the public beach. There are many areas where you may have to cross private dry sand in order to reach the public wet sand. How does that work? Is there an easement for the public to get to "their" wet sand? And Then There's "Customary Use" In 1974, Florida's Supreme Court openly recognized the concept of Customary Use of privately-owned beachfront by stating "if the recreational use of the sandy area adjacent to the mean high tide has been ancient, reasonable, without interruption and free from dispute, such use as a matter of custom, should not be interfered with by the owner." Attorneys tell us that "...the sandy area adjacent to the mean high tide..." means the dry sand beach, and the use of "ancient" is legally interpreted and considered to be 50 to 70 years. Pretty good chance that people have been walking along any given stretch of Florida's sandy shoreline since at least the 1960’s and 1970’s. Note that Customary Use only applies to private beachfront properties that extend all the way to the MHWL. Those properties that do NOT extend onto and include the beach sand are not affected by Customary Use because they do not own the dry sand. Under this published legal opinion, local Cities and Counties established Customary Use ordinances for stretches of beach that included private property, acknowledging previous public use and protecting future public use. If beachfront private property owners disputed the public's Customary Use on "their" beach, they had to challenge that use in court. However in 2018, Florida Statute 163.035 was signed into law, significantly changing the procedure to challenge Customary Use. Now it is much more involved for local governments to affirm and support Customary Use, and easier for beachfront property owners to dispute it. Attorneys have described this change as switching the "burden of proof" from the property owner to the local municipality that established Customary Use. Disputes over Customary Use are now considered on a case-by-case basis, supposedly without reference to previously allowed use. Here's an important point - when ownership or control of beachfront private property changes through a sale, inheritance, or new trustee, the new person in charge may want to enforce private property rights more than the previous one. Walking across a certain stretch of dry sand may be allowed one day, and challenged the next day if owners decide to start exercising their private property rights. Previous owners may have gladly allowed public Customary Use while the new ones want to keep the public from walking across their dry sand. Under the newer application of Customary Use, an owner can dispute and challenge public access at any time, compelling the local municipality to go through the legal system to support City or County reasons for recognizing Customary Use. Some owners of beachfront property throughout Florida have been known to put up "Private Beach / No Trespassing" signs and fences or rope barriers to prevent the public from walking across their dry sand beaches. There are even cases of property owners calling local police or hiring private security to keep the public off their section of beach. (I am not making this up.) Now that we know a little bit about the MHWL, wet sand/dry sand, lot lines, and Customary Use...how does all of that relate to things in actual practice? • When walking onto a beach from the land side, always look for signs indicating who has authority over the beach. This could be the State, County, City, or some private entity. When there is no sign, try to find out whose beach it really is. • If you are walking along the shore and come to a "Private Beach" sign or barrier across the dry sand, walk across that stretch close to the water. Respect the sign, then later you may want to verify its claim with local authorities. • Don't even think about planting your beach chairs, towels, and umbrella on a beach you know is private. It is most often beachfront hotels, owners associations, and membership clubs that will actively enforce their private beaches. • In real life, when a private property extends all the way down the dry sand to the high tide line, many (if not most) residential owners understand and accept Customary Use by the public. Often, they don't mind people walking across their private dry sand, though they may prefer that you don't bring your beach gear, plant your umbrella, and hang out for the day. Beachfront hotels and owners associations don't usually mind beachgoers walking along the shore, though only allow hotel guests and members to sit and relax on their dry sand. Florida has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. East Coast beaches are different from West Coast beaches; Northern Florida beaches are different from those in South Florida. Enjoy, appreciate, and respect them all. Editor's Note: Christopher Carter is NOT an attorney. He does not give legal advice. For interpretation and application to specific circumstances of anything you read in this article, you must speak with a Florida-Licensed attorney. Have a question or comment about anything you see here, if so, visit: www.TheFloridaRealEstateBlog.com < Previous News Next News >