CONTENTS
From
Barbara
Ask
a Polio Specialist - #2
Friendship
Brace
Maintenance and
Care Guidelines
What
is Acupuncture…
My
further Adventures in Life
Giving
Up Chocolate…
How
to Choose an Assistant
Living Facility
How
it Feels to Be Old
Inner
Peace
S.O.S.
– Save Our Shoulders
Universal
Laws
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FROM
BARBARA
This newsletter is getting to you later
than usual – the reason being that it’s the time of year that I become a
procrastinator – I just couldn’t get me to sit down and start working on this
newsletter – some may call it “burn-out” – I just call it not wanting to
concentrate on anything. Being it’s
late, I decided to make it a double newsletter and give myself the summer off.
Since the last newsletter I’ve been to
Long Island twice and also went on a two week
My roomie had rented a scooter for the
cruise and it was waiting in the room for her.
For those of you that may not be using a scooter or want to take it on a
cruise, be aware that they can be rented.
The company leaves the scooter in the cabin and picks it up in the cabin
at the end of the cruise. If you need
help getting onto the ship, you can request wheelchair assistance (like you do
at the airport) and they will help you get onboard.
Now, back to the cruise itself – we
stopped at nine (9) ports. Since the
ship actually docked at each port, I was able to get off the ship – except at
Puerto Rico and I’ll explain – at one of the earlier ports (and I don’t
remember which one) the gangplank going down was all steps, which a scooter
cannot do – sooooooo, they use a wheelchair that has a conveyer type bottom
that “walks” down the steps. I took this
down but felt very uncomfortable and a little scared. My scooter they carried down. Going back onboard, they just reversed the
procedure. As I knew there weren’t any
excursions I could take, I decided to stay on the ship when we got to
The only “problem” I had was that my
legs, yes, both legs, swelled up – guess it was due to the extra salt content
in the food. But after a few days at
home, all was well again. Don’t know
exactly when I’ll be cruising again, but be sure, that I will be cruising
again.
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Reprinted with the permission
of the Rancho Los Amigos Post-Polio Support Group. This was in their April 2010 newsletter.
http://www.polioassociation.org/2010-04_newsletter.pdf
Thanks
Mary
Mary C. Atwood, Member
Rancho Los Amigos
Post-Polio Support Group
FECPPSG Editor’s Note:-
This is an excellent article and I recommend that you follow through and
request it from Rancho Los Amigos PPSG.
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Reprinted
from “Post Scripts”, Newsletter of the PPSG of
Halifax Medical Center/Neuroscience Center
Carolyn Geis, M.D.
386 947-4641
Khema Sharma, M.D.
Associate Prof. of Neurology
Dept of Neurology
1120 NW 14 Street, 1317
Miami, FL 33136
305 243-7400
Tamar S. Ference,
M.D., Assistant Professor
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
1120 NW 14 Street, 952
305 243-6605 (appointments) 305 243-4569
Southeastern Rehabilitation Medicine
Post-Polio Evaluation Team of N
Amy E. Clunn, M.D.
Diana Korneti, MA, PT
3305 SW 34th Cir –
352 373-4321 (appointments) 352 732-3110
Toll Free – 866 346-8677
FECPPSG
Editor’s Note:-
The only Post-Polio Clinic that I have been to in
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My
thanks to e-mail friend, Jackie Meyers for the following.
FRIENDSHIP
I would
never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving
family for less gray hair or a flatter belly.
As I've
aged, I've become kinder to myself, and less critical of myself.
I've become my own friend. I don't
chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my
bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need,
but looks so avante garde on my patio. I am entitled to a
treat, to be messy, to be extravagant.
I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too
soon; before they under-stood the great freedom that comes with
aging. Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on
the computer until 4 AM and sleep until noon? I will dance with
myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60 &70's, and if I, at the
same time, wish to weep over a lost love... I will.
I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over
a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose
to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set. They, too,
will get old.
I know
I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just
as well forgotten. And I eventually remember the
import-ant things.
Sure,
over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break
when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when
some-body's beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are
what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never
broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being
imperfect.
I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray and
to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my
face. So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their
hair could turn silver.
As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care
less about what other people think. I don't question myself
anymore. I've even earned the right to
be wrong. So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me
free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live
forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what
could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat
dessert every single day (if I feel like it).
MAY OUR
FRIENDSHIP NEVER COME APART ESPECIALLY WHEN IT’S STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART!
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Reprinted
from “Polio Perspectives”,
BRACE
MAINTENANCE AND CARE GUIDELINES
Tamara
Treanore CO, ABC, Certified Orthotist
Complete
Orthotics (Affiliated with the
Brace maintenance and care will
improve the function, extend the life and improve the comfort of the brace. The
following guidelines are provided for your use.
I. Plastic braces:
-Check for discoloration in the
plastic on a regular basis. Discoloration indicates that the plastic in those
areas is excessively stressed, creating the possibility of breaking and/or
plastic failure with the associated incident of falling or injury. Bring this
to the attention of your orthotist!!
-Cracks. Look for cracks in the
metal joints - esp. around rivets and by any joints. Again, bring this to the
attention of your orthotist.
Clean plastic with a damp wash
cloth using the same soap that you use on a daily basis. Wipe out well. If no
padding is present, the brace can be rinsed under water. If pads are present, this
is not recommended as the water can become trapped between the materials and
cause separation.
Wipe pads off in the same manner
but do not scrub the pad as it will roughen the surface and cause either
friction or further soiling. Alcohol pads can also be used to wipe down the
brace/pads.
The brace should be wiped out on a
regular basis to reduce the incidence of dermatitis and odor. Using a-sock or
interface between your skin and the brace is standard - this will reduce the
need for cleansing and protect your skin. Socks should be cotton/polyester
blend with low profile seams and no heavy banding, sewn in designs or anti-slip
pads. If your leg size precludes you from using standard socks then a section
of thermal underwear can be used to cover the calf area.
Check your shoes on a regular
basis-removing the brace, the insole and shake out any sand, gravel, animal
hair, etc. All these can abrade the bottom of the plastic brace and can be the
site of plastic fracturing. Shoes should be leather, full cut, removable
insole, Velcro or lace closure. There should not be any significant heel and
the width of the sole should be appropriate for the size of your foot and the
type of stability you need.
Avoid man made uppers, avoid heavy
seams across the forefoot and make sure the shoe holds your foot into the brace
securely. The shoe is a functioning part of your brace - it secures the brace
to your foot and aligns your foot/ankle to the ground. Replace when the upper
becomes stretched and sloppy - you are reducing the function of the brace and
in effect, your safety.
DO NOT USE THE FOLLOWING:
Febreeze, super glue, solvents,
torches, tinsnips, dremels, hack saws or band saws. Stay out of the tool shed!
If you have a problem with your brace or with the function of your brace-
TALK TO YOUR ORTHOTIST OR YOUR DOCTOR! I promise to stay out of your professional field if you promise to stay
out of mine.
II. Metal and Leather braces:
-Check for cracks in the metal
joints on a regular basis especially around the rivets, the knee joints and the
ankle joints.
-Check that any moving parts or aligned hinges
are moving freely without any halting, binding or squeaking. If concerns are
noted, speak to your orthotist.
Joints need to be cleaned and
lubricated on a regular basis. Remove any fiber or debris out of the hinges
with a cloth, a toothpick or with a can of compressed air. Use a dry silicone
lubricant on the hinges and wipe off any excess. It is best to lubricate the
hinges at night, thus permitting any excess to drain out, hopefully avoiding
soiling your clothes. Wipe off the hinges again prior to wearing the brace. If
crunching or grinding is heard at any joint, you need to see your orthotist.
Parts break, wear out, get out of alignment and get rusty. Most springs or ball
bearings can be easily replaced, realignment is a tougher job. A metal hinge
requires smooth function in order to move with your leg and to lock/unlock when
needed.
Do not add anything to your hinges
unless your orthotist approves. Materials added to protect clothing can impede
the secure locking of the hinge and increase the possibility of falling.
III. Straps
-Straps hold the brace onto the
leg and provide biomechanical alignment between the brace and your body - each
strap has a unique function and needs to be secured in order to achieve the
outcome the brace was prescribed for.
-Always check the rivet/screw that
attaches the strap to the brace for signs of failure. Remove any hair, fiber or
debris with fork tines, a toothpick or a comb. The exposed surface of each part
of the strap is what determines the contact and security of the strap closure -
keep 'em clean so that the straps close securely.
If the Velcro becomes worn, it needs
to be replaced. Replacing a strap requires measuring, sewing the new strap,
removing the old rivet, attaching the new strap and cleaning up the rivet site.
The addition of pads can increase the amount of work required. There is a cost
associated with this - a prescription can be provided to cover the cost but
there is no guarantee of payment by your insurance company. However, just like
the tires on your car, the sales on your shoes or the clothes you are
wearing-things wear out and need to be replaced. Maintenance has an associated
cost.
Covering the rivet site inside of
the brace with a piece of mole skin or bandage will reduce any skin irritating
from the metal. Raised edges must be addressed by your orthotist. Again, please
do not hammer, grind, drill or modify your brace in any way. Repairing
"repairs" can be costly and sometimes impossible.
Straps can be washed and squeezed
dry-use a soft scrub brush if needed and follow the brace wear/care guidelines
for additional help.
VI. Miscellaneous
-Hold onto old brace for
emergencies!!
Replacement of braces is covered
by insurances based on each companies own protocols. In general, it is once
every 3-5 years unless there is a change in function, change in weight, brace
breaking or change in physical status. This must be documented by your
physician and a certificate of medical necessity provided with the
prescription. Again, there is no guarantee of payment by your insurer. We will
try our best to verify your coverage, your deductible and your co-payment and
will work with you to procure coverage if possible.
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The
following was a hand-out from Dr. Gaffney when she spoke at our support group
meeting. The information on how to get
in touch with her is at the end of the article.
What is Acupuncture
and Can it Help me?
Acupuncture is over 3,000 years old and is used by a
large part of the Eastern world. In most
cases, very thin, short needles are inserted in specific points of the body. They are inserted just below the surface and
are left in place for a short time. The
amount of pain felt is usually less than that of a mosquito bite and dissipates
rapidly. You usually feel relaxed and
peaceful for the duration of the treatment.
Ancient Chinese
doctors discovered an energy network that travels just beneath the skin along
pathways called meridians. It is
possible to access this network through 1,000 different places on the body. They found, over many centuries, that
stimulating these points caused symptoms, conditions and injuries to heal. They attributed this action to the QI (Chee)
energy moving in the body along these meridian pathways. The QI energy could be balanced to strengthen
weakness, decrease accesses, lower stresses, and regulated body functions.
Bruce Pomerantz, A
Neurophysiologist at the
The FDA has
recently regulated our needles as a medical device, such as surgical scalpels
and hypodermic needles. They are
disposable. We use them on you at one
visit and then discard them. The
National Institutes of Health has founded a variety of research projects on Acupuncture and recently released a
statement confirming Acupuncture’s
thera-peutic effect on postoperative dental pain and the nausea and vomiting
associated with surgery and chemotherapy.
The World Health Organization has listed over 40 conditions that Acupuncture can treat with success.
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Debra Gaffney,
A.P., Ph.D.,
386-734-4126 800-734-4590
FAX 386-736-7556
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Here’s
another article from our friend Linda Terrill.
Much thanks, Linda – I know your “adventures” and projects are of
interest to our members.
My further
adventures in life
This has been hard
to get started but if you remember, I’ve written in 4 previous newsletters
about my polio at 18 months old, not expected to live but did. Then wore braces and used crutches until
almost 60. I spent many months at a time
in Shriner’s Hospital from 1953 to 1962 correcting through surgeries the many
deformities that polio caused.
I’m now in an
electric wheelchair because of a major fall 2 ½ years ago, but am safer now, no
more falls. Also, we were co-founders of
an organization where we took wheelchairs and volunteers to many different
countries for 8 years from 1998 to 2005.
What an adventure. I’ll share more in the next newsletter.
But today I want to
share what I’m doing this summer. My son
built a deck out back for me about 5 years ago (
This summer I’m
going to plant hummingbird flowers, and am excited. Also my son and husband are making a raised
veggie garden bed for me out back so I can reach the veggies and participate in
that too. I love fresh veggies,
tomatoes, cucumber, onions, lettuce, and zucchini, what ever will grow here.
My husband and son
have made the adjustment to this wheelchair much easier than it could have
been.
We all need to find
something that encourages us and brings joy into our lives. Look around and begin to dream again.
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The following was sent to us by Beverly
Schroll – our thanks to her…. I think we
all know that “Giving up Chocolate” is not good for us and this just proves it.
Giving Up Chocolate
I was walking down the street when I was
accosted by a particularly dirty and shabby-looking homeless woman who asked me
for a couple of dollars for dinner.
I took out my wallet, got out ten dollars and asked, 'If I give you this money,
will you buy chocolate with it instead of dinner?'
'No, I had to stop eating chocolate years ago', the homeless woman told me.
'Will you use it to go shopping instead of buying food?' I asked.
'No, I don't waste time shopping,' the homeless woman said. 'I need to spend
all my time trying to stay alive..'
'Will you spend this on a beauty salon instead of food?' I asked.
'Are you NUTS!' replied the homeless woman. I haven't had my hair done in 20
years!'
'Well, I said, 'I'm not going to give you the money. Instead, I'm going to take
you out for dinner with my husband and me tonight.'
The homeless Woman was shocked. 'Won't your husband be furious with you for
doing that? I know I'm dirty, and I probably smell pretty disgusting.'
I said, 'That's okay. It's important for him to see what a woman looks like
after she has given up shopping, hair appointments, and chocolate.'
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This was originally
in our July/August 2005 newsletter – it is reprinted from Daytona Beach
News-Journal, Health Section, June 12, 2005. I felt it
a good time to
reprint it as we are not five years older and, who knows, may need to know …..
HOW
TO….
Choose an
Assisted Living Facility
Services ease transition from living on your
own.
If you or a loved one suddenly has a
need for an assisted living facility there are a lot of options to consider
before making a selection.
First, it is important to understand
that assisted living is not a nursing home, but a bridge to that step from
living on your own. Assisted-living
residences are designed to meet special personal services and housing needs,
and sometimes healthcare needs as well.
When selecting a facility, choices can
include single or double rooms and sometimes even suites and apartments.
Typical services that may be provided
include meals, assistance with daily living activities such as bathing and dressing,
help with medications, housekeeping, laundry, transportation and shopping.
When the time comes to make that
transition, research is the best way to ensure that you make the right
selection for your loved one.
It is a good idea to visit several
assisted-living residences before making a choice. Ask those who live in the community to be
sure the facility and the owner or sponsor have a good reputation. Talk with residents about life in the
facility. Be sure the staff is
respectful and friendly. Also, make sure
the activities are appropriate for your individual needs. Find out how much input you will have in your
daily life and care, and how much flexibility there is in the schedule. For example, if you need assistance with
bathing, will you be able to choose when and how often?
Requirements for staff and
administrators for assisted-living facilities vary from state to state. Many assisted-living facilities have very
minimal hiring standards. Some of these
may include:
·
Administrator must be at least 18 years of
age.
·
Workers may have a high school diploma or
GED.
·
Some previous experience working with the
aged.
When you begin your search, consider the following questions
as a starting point::
·
What kinds of services are available and
are services provided by the facility’s employees, or are arrange-ments made
with other agencies?
·
What types of accommodations are there?
·
Do family and friends have unlimited and/or
convenient visitation?
·
What is included in the daily or monthly
rate? What services are available for
extra charges?
·
Can furniture and other personal items be
brought from home?
·
What kinds of activities and recreation are
available and how often?
·
What happens if you need additional
assistance later on? Do you have to
move, or can the facility provide the care you need?
In addition, pay attention to physical aspects of the
facility, including cleanliness. Look
for features designed for safety, such as well-lit stairs and halls, handrails in
bathrooms, exits that are well marked, and a way to summon help if needed.
Another major consideration when selecting an
assisted-living facility is cost.
Depending on the services and accommodations offered, costs could range
from $1,800 a month to $3,200. Some
states have funding available for those who cannot afford assisted living.
Check to see if your state has an American Association of
Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) affiliate.
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CONSUMER TIPS
ONE:- Talk with residents about life in the
facility. Be sure the staff is
respectful and friendly.
TWO:- Look for features designed for safety, such
as well-lit stairs and halls, handrails in bathrooms, exits that are well
marked, and a way to summon help if needed.
THREE:- Make sure the activities are appropriate for
your individual needs.
FOUR:- Find out how much input you will have in your
daily life and care, and how much flexibility there is in the schedule.
FIVE:- If cost is an issue, check to see if your
state has funding available.
FECPPSG Editor’s Note:- Another point to remember is to be
sure that the facility is fully handicap accessible. Under “Consumer Tips” number “Two” – where it
mentions handrails in bathrooms, make sure that there are “handrails” – or –
“grab bars” attached to at least two sides of the shower or bathtub, as well as
on the side of the commode.
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The following “gem”
was also originally in the July/August 2005 newsletter sent by e-mail (of
course).
HOW IT FEELS
TO BE OLD
The
other day a young person asked me how I felt about being old. I was taken aback, for I do not think
of myself as old. Upon seeing my reaction, she was immediately embarrassed, but
I explained that it was an interesting question, and I would ponder it, and let
her know.
Old age, I decided, is a gift. I am now, probably for the first time in my
life, the person I have always wanted to be. Oh, not my body! I sometime despair over my body – the
wrinkles, the baggy eyes, skin spots and bumps, and the sagging butt. And often
I am taken aback by that old person that lives in my mirror, but I don't
agonize over those things for long.
I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, and my loving
family, for less gray hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become more
kind to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I don't
chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying
that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avant garde on my
patio. I am entitled to overeat, to be messy, to be extravagant. I have seen
too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the
great freedom that comes with aging.
Whose
business is it if I choose to read until 4 AM, and sleep until noon? I will
dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 50's, and if I at the same
time wish to weep over a lost love, I will. I will walk the beach in a swim
suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with
abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the bikini set. They,
too, will get old.
I know
I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well
forgotten -- and I eventually remember the important things. Sure, over the
years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a
loved one, or when a child suffers, or when a beloved pet gets hit by a car?
But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A
heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being
imperfect.
I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turn gray, and to
have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep groove on my face. So many
have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver.
I can say "no," and mean it. I can say "yes," and mean it.
As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other
people think. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be
wrong.
So, to
answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I
have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will
not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be.
And I
shall eat dessert every single day. (And enjoy it!!!)
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All I can say
is “Thanks” to all our e-mail support group members and friends. This one is from local member Conrad Garlo –
Thanks, Conrad.
|
Inner Peace... this is so true
If you can always
be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains, If you can resist
complaining and boring people
with your troubles, If you can eat
the same food every day and be
grateful for it, If you can
understand when your loved ones are too busy
to give you any time, If you can take
criticism and blame without
resentment, If you can
conquer tension without medical
help, If you can relax
without liquor, If you can sleep
without the aid of drugs, …Then You Are Probably The Family Dog! |
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S.O.S.
Save Our Shoulders
A Guide for Polio Survivors
I now have 15 of
these guides available –
This guide was
written with the assistance of Dr. Mary Ann Keenan and Dr. Alberto Esquenazi.
The purpose of the
manual is to help polio survivors become more aware of the behaviors that can
cause shoulder overuse and some of the treatment options that are available.
If you would like
one, please contact me either by e-mail (bgold@iag.net), phone 386-676-2435, or
letter and it will be mailed out to you.
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This was sent to us
by our member, Conrad Garlo. Thanks,
Conrad
UNIVERSAL LAWS
1. Law of Mechanical Repair - After your hands become coated with
grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee.
2. Law of Gravity - Any tool, nut, bolt,
screw, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.
3. Law of Probability -The probability of being watched is directly
proportional to the stupidity of your act
4. Law of Random Numbers - If you dial a wrong number, you never get a
busy signal and someone always answers.
5. Law of the Alibi - If you tell the boss you were late
for work because you had a flat tire, the very next morning you will have a
flat tire.
6. Variation Law - If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the
one you were in will always move faster than the one you are in now (works
every time).
7. Law of the
8. Law of Close Encounters -The probability of meeting someone you know
increases dramatically when you are with someone you don't want to be seen
with.
9. Law of the Result - When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't
work, it will.
10. Law of Biomechanics - The severity of the itch is inversely
proportional to the reach.
11. Law of the Theater and Hockey Arena - At any event, the people whose
seats are furthest from the aisle, always arrive last. They are the
ones who will leave their seats several times to go for food, beer, or the
toilet and who leave early before the end of the performance or the game is
over. The folks in the aisle seats come early, never move once, have
long gangly legs or big bellies, and stay to the bitter end of the
performance. The aisle people also are very surly folk.
12. The Coffee Law - As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot
coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee
is cold.
13. Murphy's Law of Lockers - If there are
only two people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers.
14. Law of Physical Surfaces - The chances of an open-faced jelly
sandwich landing face down on a floor, are directly
correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet or rug.
15. Law of Logical Argument - Anything is possible if you don't know
what you are talking about.
16. Brown's Law of Physical Appearance - If the clothes fit, they're
ugly.
17. Oliver's Law of Public Speaking - A closed mouth gathers no feet.
18.
19. Doctors' Law - If you don't feel well, make an appointment to go to
the doctor, by the time you get there you'll feel better. But don't make an
appointment, and you'll stay sick.
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Looking forward to seeing you at the June 13th meeting.
Barbara
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FLORIDA EAST COAST POST-POLIO
SUPPORT GROUP
12 Eclipse Trail /
386-676-2435 / e-mail
address: bgold@iag.net
DATE: Sunday, June 13th, 2010
TIME:
PLACE: Red Lobster Restaurant
Right off I-95 – Exit 261–
(head EAST for about 1/4 mile)
SPEAKER: Dr.
Armand Zilioli, will be back for another general discussion
with respect to post-polio and associated topics.
Cost of the Luncheon
is $13.00 all inclusive. As usual we will have a choice of several
different menu items.
Please send in your reservation tear
sheet and check
no later than June 8th, 2010
Any
questions call Barbara at 386-676-2435.
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E S E R V A T I O N F O R M
June 13th, 2010 Luncheon Meeting
Name:- _______________________________
Phone No.:- _________________
Number of People Coming:- _________ Number in Wheelchair(s):- ___________
Amount of Check Enclosed:- ________________ @ $13.00 per person
Make check payable to and mail same to:
FLORIDA EAST COAST POST-POLIO
SUPPORT GROUP
12
Eclipse Trail --
06/2010
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receive the newsletter but paid no dues.
That’s OK as we still believe that anyone who wants information should
receive it – but we do need you to return the tear sheet with either the “Dues”
box checked or the “Keep me on the Mailing List” box checked.
Your
dues covers the supplies we need to send out the information packets to all
inquiring about Post-Polio Syndrome, any other correspondence we do, and
postage for publicity and for the out-of-country (25) newsletters that we send
out. We’re fortunate in that the “Free
Matter for the Blind and Physically Handicapped” status takes care of the
postage for the over 400 newsletters sent out within the United States. We network with approximately 60 other
support groups throughout the
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WHEN YOU MOVE PLEASE be
sure to send us your new address.
Sometimes the post-office will return the newsletter to us with a
“forwarding period expired” notice on the front with your new address but most
of the time they are just returned to us with “address unknown” on it. SO, if you want to continue receiving the
newsletter it is UP TO YOU to make sure we have your new address.
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2010 DUES/MAILING LIST
____ Dues Enclosed ____ Keep me on mailing list
If sending dues, please make Check
($5.00) Payable to and Mail to:-
FLORIDA EAST
COAST POST-POLIO SUPPORT
GROUP
12 Eclipse Trail,
NAME:-
__________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:-
_______________________________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS:-__________________________
FAX #:- _______________
TELEPHONE NO:- Home
_______________________ Office ________________
Date of
Birth:-_________________ Wedding Anniversary:- ________________
Name and Date of Birth of Spouse:-_____________________________________
Support Group I belong to:_______________________________________
06/2010