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54 | Old Naples News March 2024 LORNA FEDELEM, MD Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately dopamine-producing neurons in a specific area of the brain called substantia nigra. Symptoms generally develop slowly over the years. The progression of symptoms is often a bit different from one person to another due to the diversity of the disease. The cause remains largely unknown. Although there is no cure, treatment options vary and include medications and surgery. While Parkinson’s itself is not fatal, disease complications can be serious. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rated complications from PD as the 14th cause of death in the United States. 10 EARLY SIGNS OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE It can be hard to tell if you or a loved one has Parkinson’s disease (PD). Below are 10 signs that you might have the disease. No single one of these signs means that you should worry, but if you have more than one sign you should consider making an appointment to talk to your doctor. 1. Tremor Have you noticed a slight shaking or tremor in your finger, thumb, hand, or chin? A tremor while at rest is a common early sign of Parkinson’s disease. 2. Constipation Do you have trouble moving your bowels without straining them every day? Straining to move your bowels can be an early sign of Parkinson’s disease and you should talk to your doctor. 3. Loss of Smell Have you noticed you no longer smell certain foods very well? If you seem to have more trouble smelling foods like bananas, dill pickles, or licorice, you should ask your doctor about Parkinson’s. 4. Trouble Sleeping Do you thrash around in bed or act out dreams when you are deeply asleep? Sometimes, your spouse will notice or will want to move to another bed. Sudden movements during sleep may be a sign of Parkinson’s disease. 5. Trouble Moving or Walking Do you feel stiff in your body, arms, or legs? Sometimes stiffness goes away as you move. If it does not, it can be a sign of Parkinson’s disease. An early sign might be stiffness or pain in your shoulder or hips. People sometimes say their feet seem “stuck to the floor.” 6. Small Handwriting Has your handwriting gotten much smaller than it was in the past? You may notice the way you write words on a page has changed, such as letter sizes are smaller, and the words are crowded together. A change in handwriting may be a sign of Parkinson’s disease called micrographia. 7. A Soft or Low Voice If there has been a change in your voice you should see your doctor about whether it could be Parkinson’s disease. Sometimes you might think other people are losing their hearing when really you are speaking more softly. 8. Masked Face Have you been told that you have a serious, depressed, or mad look on your face, even when you are not in a bad mood? This is often called facial masking. If so, you should ask your doctor about Parkinson’s disease. WHAT IS PARKINSON’S?
March 2024 Old Naples News | 55 Call and schedule a complimentary meet and greet with Dr. Fedelem. 9150 Galleria Ct., Suite 200, Naples, FL 34109 | LornaFedelemMD.com | 239.580.6390 9. Dizziness or Fainting Do you notice that you often feel dizzy when you stand up out of a chair? Feeling dizzy or fainting can be a sign of low blood pressure and can be linked to Parkinson’s disease (PD). 10. Hunching Over Are you not standing up as straight as you used to? If you or your family or friends notice that you seem to be stooping, leaning, or slouching when you stand, it could be a sign of Parkinson’s disease (PD). UNDERSTANDING PARKINSON’S AND THE IMPORTANCE OF AWARENESS Awareness is key as we work toward a world without Parkinson’s disease (PD). Everyday people in our PD community face obstacles — some anticipated, others new. Head to ParkinsonAssociationSWFL.org to get more information on what this incredible organization can do for you in Naples! Check out their upcoming event “A Step Forward – Overcoming Obstacles” with guest speaker Legendary Boxing Champion Sugar Ray Leonard on March 7! If you have concerns that you or a loved one may have early signs of Parkinson’s Disease, make an appointment right away with your primary care physician to be evaluated. With certain treatments, your quality of life can be greatly improved! Home of the “Naples Medallion” 239.261.7952 300 Fifth Ave S • #211 CleopatrasBarge.com GIA Certified Apprasier • Custom Design • Redesign • Repairs Appointments Preferred FROM OUR COLLECTION OF RARE BRAZILIAN PARAIBA TOURMALINES WE BUY AND TRADE GOLD, PLATINUM AND JEWELRY FINE JEWELRY SINCE 1966
56 | Old Naples News March 2024 FRIENDLIER, QUIETER NIGHTTIME SKIES HOW A VOLUNTARY AIRPORT CURFEW HAS MADE A DIFFERENCE IN ONE YEAR CHRIS ROZANSKY Executive Director Naples Airport Authority It’s only taken a year for the Naples Airport Authority’s voluntary curfew – the “Fly Safe, Fly Quiet” program – to see better results with fewer nighttime flights in our noise-sensitive community, even as demand for private air travel is greater than ever. We bolstered the program in 2022 to minimize the impact of aircraft noise in our community by proactively encouraging the observance of a quiet time between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Besides late-night arrivals and early-morning departures, we also saw repetitive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-required nighttime “touchand-go” operations by student pilots. When airport users were asked in 2022 if they were aware of the voluntary curfew, 22 percent of them indicated they didn’t know of it. Today, when users are surveyed, only two percent are unaware of the program. We are keenly aware flight plans can change, though. Personal schedules, weather conditions, and delays caused by air traffic control issues during peak demand periods in the winter months can alter flight plans, thereby causing travelers to arrive – or depart – during those late night or early morning hours. When flights happen to occur during the voluntary curfew, we reach out to those pilots/travelers to determine the reasons they weren’t able to observe the airport’s quiet hours, and those reasons are documented. The success of this program is attributed to numerous factors, particularly the willingness of courteous operators who have demonstrated their commitment to our community. This year, the Naples Airport Authority (NAA) is recognizing the top three operators for their notable observation of the Fly Safe, Fly Quiet program. These results are verified through flight data which is continuously collected on the airport’s departures and arrivals. We’re happy to recognize NetJets, who decreased their flights during the quiet hours by 92 percent over the past 12 months. Elite Jets, a based charter operator, has decreased the number of their quiet-hour flights by 63 percent, and FlexJet has achieved a 43 percent reduction in overnight operations. Our staff has diligently met with these companies, asking for their voluntary observation of the curfew. Additionally, staff continues to inform pilots and customers of the curfew in numerous ways, including face-to-face conversations in the lobby, providing literature with the program’s details, brief explanatory animations on vending machine screens in the lobby, and signage throughout the NAA grounds and lobby. Plus, staff contacted more than 200 flight schools south of Orlando in the past year to explain the voluntary curfew, which has dramatically decreased the number of student pilots using the Naples Airport for their required nighttime landings and crosscountry flights. To reach a much broader audience of pilots and those who enjoy private aviation, we’ve placed advertisements in industry publications. Throughout the year, many staff attend industry events which provide opportunities to explain the voluntary curfew to airport customers. Adopting voluntary curfew hours is within the ability of the NAA to minimize noise impacts. Federal law prevents the airport from directly enforcing the curfew, but we can encourage observing the curfew through a variety of communication channels to pilots, operators, customers, and throughout the aviation industry. To learn more about the Fly Safe, Fly Quiet program, go to flynaples.com. For a tour of the airport, or to arrange for an NAA speaker at your group’s next meeting, call 239.643.0733.
24.6% fl ynaples.com NaplesAirportAPF NaplesAirport NaplesAirportAuthority VOLUNTARY CURFEW COMPLIANCE RATE DECREASE IN CURFEW VIOLATIONS 98.7% DECREASE IN JET CURFEW VIOLATIONS 46.5% Taking ight IN QUIETER SKIES FLY SAFE, FLY QUIET Naples Airport is proud to announce a 98.7% voluntary curfew compliance rate for fi scal year 2023. The Fly Safe Fly Quiet (FSFQ) program aims to reduce the impact of aircraft noise impacts and enhance the quality of life for the entire community. The program’s continued success is due to the commitment of the airport’s tenants and customers. 98.7% CURFEW COMPLIANT OPERATIONS 119,075 TOTAL OPERATIONS 1.3% CURFEW INFRINGEMENTS Data collected from 10/1/2022–9/30/2023 PART 150 NOISE STUDY SUBMITTED TO THE FAA The Naples Airport Authority (NAA) fi nalized its Part 150 noise study in the spring of 2023, the study was intended to identify and reduce aircraft-related noise. The study’s recommendations were then submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The recommended measures include modifi cations to fl ight procedures, such as increasing approach angle, sending some departures to the southwest down Naples Bay, modifying hold-down procedures, and promoting voluntary noise abatement practices. While awaiting the FAA’s decision on the submitted measures, the NAA has hired a fl ight procedure design consultant to begin designing the procedures identifi ed in the Part 150 study. A FLIGHT PLAN TO QUIETER SKIES While some advances in noise mitigation occurred in 2023, the NAA is continuing the pursuit of quieter skies. Ongoing initiatives focus on tangible noise abatement measures, gathering local data through noise monitors, and enhancing the Fly Safe, Fly Quiet program to recognize noise-conscious operators. Community public service fl ights are exempt from the voluntary curfew, which includes Collier EMS/MedFlight, Collier County Sheriff ’s Offi ce, Collier Mosquito Control District, and environmental/conservation fl ights tracking nocturnal wildlife.
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