05/06/2021 ISSUE 18

SMOKING IS MAIN RISK FACTOR
WITH POTENTIALLY DEADLY COPD

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Smoking is main risk factor with potentially deadly COPD

BY KERRY FIRTH Dr. Diego Maldonado.
Correspondent
PHOTOS: KAILA JONES
If you find yourself wheezing
and coughing frequently and hav-
ing trouble taking deep breaths, it
may be time to have a doctor test
you for COPD (chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease). COPD refers to
a group of diseases that causes air-
flow blockage and other breathing-
related problems, including em-
physema and chronic bronchitis.

“Basically, COPD is a disease of
the bronchial airways that affects
both the large and small airways,
and the airways collapse,” says Dr.
Diego Maldonado, a pulmonologist
with Cleveland Clinic Indian River
Hospital who has devoted his 20-
year career to treating ailments of
the lungs and respiratory systems
to help his patients breathe better.

“This chronic inflammatory pro-
cess is triggered by injury, with the
most common being smoking. The
inflammation starts like any other
inflammation with swelling of the
tissue, redness and mucus produc-

tion. The airways become tight and ally it can lead to right heart failure.”
obstruct the flow that comes out According to the American Lung
during exhalation so the patient can
breathe in but has difficulty breath- Association, COPD was the third-
ing out. This chronic inflammation leading cause of death in the United
produces irreversible damage. States. More than 16.4 million people
have been diagnosed with COPD, but
“The swelling of the tissues affects millions more may have the disease
the small airways. They lose elastici- without even knowing it. While there
ty, become dilated and trap air in the is no cure for COPD, if diagnosed
lungs, giving the patient less room to early much can be done to treat and
breathe,” he continued. help manage the disease.

“It’s a process. The early inflam- Cigarette smoking causes about as
mation in the early stages of smok- much as 90 percent of all COPD cases,
ing leads to chronic bronchitis, and but nonsmokers can get COPD too.
as it becomes more damaged it leads Long-term exposure to air pollution,
to emphysema, which in turn causes second-hand smoke and dust, fumes
hypoxia and pulmonary hyperten- and chemicals are also risk factors.
sion,” Dr. Maldonado said. “Eventu- Female smokers are nearly 13 times

NOTICE OF RELOCATION OF PRACTICE

Effective Monday,April 12, 2021 LESLIE HUSZAR, M.D. has relocated his
neurology practice from Cleveland Clinic to 3725 10th Court Vero Beach

FL 32960. Phone: 772-213-8323 Fax: 772-365-0861

To maintain continuity of care for my patients, all medical records will
remain with Cleveland Clinic as custodian of all patients’ medical records.
All patients who want to continue under my care- may personally obtain a
copy of their medical records from Cleveland Clinic to present at our new

practice location at the time of their appointment.

Upon written notice to Cleveland Clinic, any patient may request that their
medical records be transferred to any other health care provider.

This notice is being provided to the patients in accordance with 64B8-
10.002(4) Florida Administrative Code and Section 456.057{11},
FLORIDA Statutes.

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as likely to die from COPD as women death from cancer, more than breast proactive and catch it earlier.” Dr. Maldonado is originally from
who have never smoked, while male and colon combined,” Dr. Maldona- Vaping and inhaled marijuana are Ecuador, where he earned his medi-
smokers are nearly 12 times as likely do notes. cal degree at Universidad Central
to die from COPD as men who have the newest risks for COPD and lung del Ecuador. He moved to Miami to
never smoked. “In Indian River County lung can- cancer. “We don’t know what the complete his Internal Medicine resi-
cer is in the top causes of death, long-term affects from vaping are dency training, followed by a fellow-
Which makes it overwhelmingly as common as heart attacks and going to be, but early data suggests ship in Critical Care and Pulmonary
clear the best defense against COPD strokes. Because of this risk we that it is as bad or worse in damage to Medicine at the University of Mi-
is to stop smoking or never start in screen our COPD and emphysema the airway,” Dr. Maldonado warns. ami–Jackson Memorial Hospital.
the first place. People with COPD patients with a low-dose CT scan
who have stopped smoking improve of the chest. Seventy-five percent “And since the legalization of Dr. Diego Maldonado diagnoses
their breathing capacity, health and of lung cancers are diagnosed past marijuana, it is being used more fre- and treats pulmonary conditions
quality of life. stage 3, so we recommend yearly quently with long-term effects on such as asthma, emphysema, COPD,
screenings for smokers and prior the airways. While cigarette smok- pulmonary hypertension, sarcoid-
A simple breathing test can de- smokers at age 50 and over. Lung ing has gone down, vaping and mari- osis, sleep apnea and lung cancer. He
termine if you have COPD and what cancer is called the silent killer be- juana use has gone up.” has been at Cleveland Clinic Indian
stage it’s at. You take a deep breath cause there are no symptoms until River Hospital for nine years and can
in and blow hard into a tube which is stage 3, so we are trying to be more The bottom line is, if you want be reached at 772-794-5800. 
connected to a machine called a spi- to breathe easily and have healthy
rometer. Then you breathe in a medi- lungs … don’t smoke!
cine that will help open your airways,
and blow into the tube again.

“There are four stages of COPD,”
Dr. Maldonado explains. “We mea-
sure the percentage of function of the
lungs to determine the severity of the
illness. Stage 1 (in which 80 percent
or more of lung function remains in-
tact) is mild; stage 2 (50 percent to 79
percent function) is moderate; stage
3 (30 percent to 49 percent function)
is severe; and stage 4 (less than 30
percent function) is very severe.

“Where the patient is on the per-
centage of lung function will deter-
mine their treatment. The early stag-
es can be treated with medication
like bronchodilators and steroids.
The destruction continues as the pa-
tient reaches stage 3 and 4.

“By this time the lung function is
lower than 50 percent and there is
a mismatch between oxygen con-
sumption and oxygen production,”
he continues. “Their lungs cannot
catch up with their needs and we
need to supplement with oxygen. If
there is not enough lung tissue for
the exchange, you start to become
hypoxic, so we are always looking at
the oxygen levels and may need to
supplement with portable oxygen to
prevent further organ damage.”

Early diagnosis and treatment is
the key to living longer and more
comfortably with COPD. You should
see a doctor if you are having breath-
ing problems, especially if you are
a smoker or former smoker. After 10
years of smoking you may already
be experiencing chronic conditions,
and after 20 years you may already
have emphysema. Even if you quit
smoking 20 years ago, if you are ex-
periencing symptoms like shortness
of breath, chronic cough and mucus
production, you should be screened.
However, even if you are a former
smoker, if you are asymptomatic
there is no reason to screen for COPD.

COPD is a major risk factor for lung
cancer simply because of the smok-
ing connection.

“Lung cancer is the most common

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Aaron’s Hearing Care Center HEMOCHROMATOSIS
– IRON OVERLOAD
As you reconnect with others, trust your hearing DISEASE – IS COMMON
to an audiologist with 30+ years of experience

Aaron Liebman, Au. D. Hopefully, all of you are doing well as we BY FRED CICETTI chromatosis. Type 1 is the most com-
Doctor of Audiology take the necessary precautions to reduce mon form of the disorder. The other
the spread of Covid-19 (coronavirus). We Columnist types of hemochromatosis are con-
Why wouldn’t you want to be fit are committed to keeping our patients, any sidered rare.
with your hearing aid from the visitors to our offices and our staff healthy Question: A friend of mine said his
only audiologist-owned hearing and safe. doctor told him he has “hemochroma- Hemochromatosis is most common
aid office in Indian River At all times we’re careful to maintain clean- tosis.” He didn’t seem worried. I didn’t in Caucasians of Northern European
County? According to Aaron liness in our offices in Vero Beach. We take want to ask, but is it serious? descent. The disease is uncommon
Liebman, Au.D., Doctor of extra steps and follow guidelines to further in African-Americans, Hispanics,
Audiology, “both Audiologists protect everyone. Every once in a while I get a ques- Asians and Native Americans.
and hearing aid salesmen tion that surprises me complete-
are licensed by the state. But, We have instituted a deep cleaning policy ly. Hemochromatosis? I thought it Hemochromatosis is more com-
typically, the salesman has no and our staff disinfects all surfaces that are sounded like a rare condition mon in men than in women. Older
formal education in hearing, touched throughout the day. We’re read- in a small subculture. I
while the audiologist has gone ing up to date recommendations as they couldn’t have been people are more likely to
to college and obtained a degree become available while discussing and im- more wrong. develop the disease.
in the field”. plementing best hygiene practices to ensure Men get hemo-
your safety. Hemochroma- chromatosis be-
What this means to you – tosis (HE-mo- tween the ages
as a patient – is that Liebman than I thought possible.” k r o -m a-T O -si s) of 40 and 60.
will not only fit you with “Aaron is a very caring man, is an inherited Women usu-
a hearing aid, he’ll use patient and works very hard to disease that ally develop
alternative methods of testing do the best for your problems. makes your symptoms
for accuracy, so you receive I would highly recommend body build up after meno-
the proper instrument. He’ll him.” These are just three too much iron, pause.
provide all-around service and of the glowing testimonials a mineral in While a
counseling so its full potential delivered by local people who many of the foods defect in your
will be clear. And, perhaps most are “graduates” of Liebman at we eat. genes causes
importantly, he’ll consider you Aaron’s Hearing Aid Center. hemochromato-
as an individual…including And it so happens sis, you can get it
the affordability of the product Dr. Liebman moved to Florida that hemochromatosis – from another disease
he’ll be recommending. in 2001. He is originally from also known as iron overload
This type of kid glove treatment Albany, N.Y. area where both he disease – is one of the most common that creates an iron over-
may have contributed to a and his father were audiologists. genetic disorders in the United States. load. The inherited form is called
finding quoted on the AARP He has found the residents About 1 million people in the country primary hemochromatosis. The form
website that states ‘people fitted of Vero Beach and the rest have the disease. caused by another disease is second-
for hearing aids by audiologists of Indian River County to be ary hemochromatosis.
are 13 times more likely to receptive and loyal once they With early diagnosis and treatment,
be satisfied than people who are exposed to his caring and nearly all the problems of hereditary Risk factors for hemochromatosis
made their purchase through a concern for them. hemochromatosis can be prevented. include alcoholism and a family his-
hearing aid salesman’. So, if the concept of having your tory of heart attack, liver disease, dia-
hearing aid fitted by someone The human body normally absorbs betes, arthritis and erectile dysfunc-
Dr. Liebman’s satisfied clients who offers more than 30+ about 10 percent of the iron it ingests. tion.
have willingly put their praises years of experience, who offers Hemochromatosis causes you to ab-
into print. no-fee consultations, who will sorb more iron than you need. The If you have hemochromatosis, the
“Everything I needed to know return your phone calls, who body stores the extra iron in the skin, amount of iron in your body may be
was talked about up front in a will supply free batteries for the heart, liver, pancreas and joints. If too high even though the level of iron
very professional way.” “Aaron life of your hearing instrument, you don’t treat hemochromatosis, it in your blood is normal. To diagnose
has done more for my hearing and who will provide quarterly can be fatal. hemochromatosis, doctors must test
clean up and adjustments to see how much iron is in your body.
attractive to you, there’s only The usual treatment for hemochro-
one local audiologist to seek matosis is to remove some blood. The If you are diagnosed with hemo-
out: Dr. Aaron Liebman, process is similar to donating blood. chromatosis, your doctor may advise
owner of Aarons Hearing Care, Medicine is used, too, to remove iron you to:
tOIhnWediaNOnENRDiLvYhereaCAroiUnugnDtaIyiO.dLoOffiGceISiTn from your body. Changes in your diet
are often recommended.  Stop taking iron supplements and
For more information call vitamins with iron in them.
(772) 562-5100 in Vero Beach. Early symptoms of hemochromato-
sis may include fatigue, joint and ab-  Limit your intake of vitamin C,
dominal pain, and loss of libido. Later which helps your body absorb iron.
symptoms can include arthritis, liver
disease, diabetes, heart abnormalitie  Cut down on drinking alcohol
and skin discoloration. because excess iron and alcohol can
worsen liver disease.
Not everyone who has hemochro-
matosis has symptoms. Some people  Avoid uncooked fish and shellfish;
don’t suffer from any complications, they can cause bacterial infections in
but others die from the disease. people with hemochromatosis.

There are several types of hemo-  Avoid iron-rich foods such as liver.
Blood relatives of people with he-
mochromatosis may be at risk for the
disease. 

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ER visits dropped 25 percent in December and January

BY LINDA SEARING been released by the CDC.)
The Washington Post Compared with pre-pan-

Hospital emergency de- demic numbers, the CDC
partments saw a 25 per- reported that fewer people
cent decline in patient were visiting the ER for
visits this past December gastrointestinal and upper
and January during the respiratory problems. Also,
pandemic, compared with more ER visits were related
those months a year be- to exposure to infectious
fore, according to new fig- diseases, and a higher pro-
ures from the Centers for portion of patients, both
Disease Control and Pre- adults and children, were
vention. seeking care for behavioral
and mental health con-
The data, gathered from cerns.
emergency departments
nationwide, show that af- On average before the
ter a national emergency pandemic, 130 million
was declared on March 13, people sought treatment
2020, emergency room vis- each year at an ER, accord-
its declined by 42 percent ing to the CDC. Experts
that spring – including a 72 believe the changes, in-
percent drop for children 10 cluding the decline in the
and under. But the numbers overall visits and the type
rebounded somewhat by of care sought, are likely
August, to a 15 percent over- related to fears of getting
all decline, before dropping the coronavirus, and pos-
again by early 2021. (Chang- sibly as well to the greater
es since January have not availability of telemedi-
cine consultations. 

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Good sleep means more than getting enough hours

BY PAM MOORE for one’s mental health.” prior year. Meanwhile, many at- cet Psychiatry study, and 2017 and
The Washington Post Though few of us work the same home employees are working into 2015 studies in the journal Sleep,
the evening hours, and many Ameri- has found that disrupting circadian
It’s a familiar question from your long, unpredictable hours as medi- cans are suffering from “corona- rhythms is related to mental health
healthcare provider: Are you getting cal interns, the study’s findings are somnia” due to chronic stress. issues and that depression has a
enough sleep? Studies have shown still relevant, the experts said, par- stronger association with interrupt-
that adequate sleep, between 7 and 9 ticularly during the coronavirus Suzie Bertisch, associate physi- ed sleep than with sleep deprivation.
hours for adults, can improve cogni- pandemic, which hasn’t been kind cian and clinical director of behav-
tion, mood, and immune function- to our mental health or our sleep ioral sleep medicine at Brigham According to Seth Davis, a Denver-
ing. But new research reveals that schedules. and Women’s Hospital, calls the based adult sleep coach, sleep is vi-
it’s not just hours of sleep that count Michigan study a “springboard” for tal to our physical and mental well-
toward mental health benefits – it’s According to the Centers for Dis- discussing the emerging science being. While we’re in dreamland,
whether that sleep occurs on a regu- ease Control and Prevention, the supporting the importance of a our brains are processing the new
lar or irregular schedule. prevalence of depressive disorder consistent sleep schedule. Other re- information we’ve learned that day,
in June last year was 24.3 percent, cent research, including a 2018 Lan- activating our immune systems and
An NPJ Digital Medicine study roughly four times higher than the producing growth hormones to help
published in February looked at our bodies repair and recover.
the sleep habits of more than 2,000
first-year medical residents. The re- “If you’re getting a good night’s
searchers found that variability in sleep, you should be able to fall
sleep habits significantly affected asleep within about 20 minutes,
their mood and depression – no mat- and pretty much sleep through the
ter how many total hours they slept. night,” said Kelly Murray, a Chicago-
based adult sleep coach. You should
Yu Fang, the lead study author and also feel refreshed when you rise and
researcher at the University of Mich- maintain steady energy throughout
igan’s Neuroscience Institute, sum- the day.
marized the findings in an email:
“Keeping a regular sleep schedule is When your sleep suffers, your
as important as, if not more impor- mood does, too, said Davis. Situa-
tant than, having enough sleep time tions that would normally be annoy-
ing can feel catastrophic as your pa-

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tience evaporates more quickly than The specific mechanism by which bedtime later than usual. If you re- noon can have the opposite effect,
usual. “You might feel moodier and sleep timing affects overall mental ally need a midday fade, he suggests according to Murray. The distinct
emotional,” he said. health is still not completely un- sticking to “power naps” of up to 30 quality of late-day light (including
derstood, said Fang, the researcher minutes. the angle at which it hits your eyes
Fatigue affects our mood because who studied the medical residents. and the ratio of the different colors
of our biology, according to Mur- But the link between inconsistent Go outdoors: Murray suggests of light) tells your body evening is
ray. “It’s really unnatural for hu- sleep schedules and mental health spending time outside (without sun- approaching and boosts melatonin
mans to not get enough sleep.” She outcomes may have to do with sleep glasses) as early in the day as pos- production.
said when we’re sleep-deprived, quality, said David T. Plante, a psy- sible. Even two minutes outdoors
our body reacts as if we’re in dan- chiatrist and medical director of the before 10 a.m. will help you perk up, “We are animals living on a spin-
ger and activates the fight or flight Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and she said: Our eyes have neurons that ning planet. One of the main drivers
system, which explains why we tend Consciousness at the University of “take data points from the sunlight” of when we sleep is what our circa-
to overreact. This is consistent with Wisconsin-Madison. “If you change to signal our brains to release corti- dian rhythm is and what our biologi-
research showing a relationship be- the timing of when you’re sleeping, sol. While some of us can get by with cal night is and that is largely de-
tween elevated cortisol, a stress hor- you can really affect the quality of indoor light, Bertisch said, others termined by sunlight and timing of
mone and sleep loss. your sleep,” he explained. Over time, need the brightness of natural light light exposure,” said Bertisch. “The
“it can have a downstream effect on to improve their mood and alertness. best way to sleep is actually having
While quantity of sleep matters, your overall well-being and mental better routines.” 
Bertisch said, “the timing of sleep health as well.” Going outdoors in the late after-
is critical.” And the timing of sleep
hinges on our circadian rhythm. The To maintain a consistent sleep
24-hour circadian cycle determines schedule, it’s important to stay as “in
the timing of hormonal fluctuations sync” as possible with your natural
and variations in alertness and body circadian rhythm. Here are tips.
temperature that prepare your body
for wakefulness or sleep. Wake at the same time every day:
According to Davis, rising at the
When you wake up, light expo- same time every day (or as close to
sure triggers the release of cortisol, it as possible), including weekends,
“the alert hormone,” said Murray. is “one of the most powerful anchors
As the day goes on, your cortisol to keep our circadian rhythm func-
levels decrease. Meanwhile, your tioning regularly.” Bertisch suggests
body releases melatonin (the sleep using an alarm to ensure a consis-
hormone), about 12 to 14 hours after tent wake time.
that initial cortisol surge.
Eat and exercise at the same time:
Because of circadian rhythms, Try to eat and exercise at roughly
“you can’t sleep on demand,” ex- the same times every day. Davis said
plains Bertisch. So if you need eight this is particularly important if your
hours of sleep and you normally go schedule doesn’t permit you to get a
to sleep at 11 p.m., you’ll rise around sufficient amount of sleep. Keeping
7 a.m. But say one day you need to get your other routines consistent offer
up at 5 a.m. to make an early morn- “a cue for your circadian rhythm to
ing meeting. You probably won’t be stay on track.”
able to fall asleep two hours earlier
than usual the night before, because Also, avoid elevating your heart
your body won’t be ready to sleep; rate within three hours of your de-
therefore, you won’t get your usual sired bedtime. According to Mur-
eight hours. ray, a workout causes spikes in your
cortisol levels and your body tem-
Just like we generally can’t fall perature, both of which should be
asleep on demand, we struggle to decreasing in order to prepare your
wake before the circadian rhythm body for sleep.
has prepared our body to do so. Ac-
cording to physician Brian Gotkin, Stick to a regular bedtime rou-
a pulmonary and sleep specialist at tine: Even if you can’t go to sleep
Memorial Regional Hospital in Hol- at the same time every night, it’s
lywood, Fla., rising body tempera- important to prepare your body
ture and cortisol levels signal your to wind down the same way every
body to wake up; this process can be night. Murray suggests setting an
helped by light exposure. Then “the alarm about 30 to 60 minutes before
longer you’re awake, the sleepier you the time you plan to get into bed and
get.” avoiding light exposure and stimula-
tion during this time. Dim the lights,
If you stay up late to work or social- unplug from work and avoid screens.
ize and simply sleep longer the next
morning to get your eight hours, you That said, if you have no prob-
might think that’s OK. But any time lem falling asleep after watching a
you interrupt your natural sched- “Friends” rerun, there’s no reason to
ule, said Gotkin, “you’re trying to do stop doing this, said Davis. He said
something your body doesn’t want the content itself, rather than the
to do.” People who sleep in over the blue light exposure, is the biggest
weekend often feel out of sorts when threat to good sleep. In other words,
they must get up earlier on Monday don’t doom-scroll before bed.
morning. Murray said this “social
jet lag” occurs because your cortisol Keep your naps short: “Naps can
and melatonin levels are out of sync be kind of tricky,” said Davis. Longer
with your weekend schedule. naps in particular can disrupt your
circadian rhythm by pushing your

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Having hearing aid issues? Try these sound solutions

BY L. ALISON PHILLIPS AND JACOB MEYER own and when to seek help from your division of communicative and ves- your ear in a downward motion, sug-
The Washington Post audiologist. tibular disorders at UT Southwestern gests Catherine Palmer, director of
Medical Center in Dallas. Unfortu- audiology and hearing aids at the Uni-
Hearing aids can be a lifesaver. But LOSING DEVICES nately, when that hearing aid goes fly- versity of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
though the technology has improved If you wear a behind-the-ear hear- ing, it can get damaged from landing You can also use a mask with straps
in recent years, these essential de- ing aid, it’s easy for it to snag in the on a hard surface or falling into liquid, that go behind your head, or hook the
vices can still sometimes cause an- mask loop that goes behind your ear or simply be lost entirely. loops to a headband with buttons.
noyance. And for many Americans, when you remove the mask, says An-
the ubiquitous (and critical) mask- gela Shoup, president of the American The fix: If you wear a mask with ear Another option is a hearing aid lan-
wearing during the pandemic has Academy of Audiology and chief of the loops, remove it by pulling the cord off yard, a cord that attaches to the hear-
made using hearing aids more chal- ing aid and then is clipped to your
lenging than usual. clothing, Shoup says. This way, if your
hearing aid becomes dislodged, it will
“We’re seeing patients come in just dangle from your clothing until
with more complaints related to their you can grab it. If you wear glasses,
hearing aids, and many are reluctant you can also buy a hearing aid retainer
to visit their audiologist to make the attachment, which affixes your hear-
necessary adjustments and changes ing aid to the arm of your glasses.
to make wearing them easier,” says
Douglas Hildrew, an ear, nose and When you’re not wearing your hear-
throat specialist at the Yale School ing aids, keep them safely in their case
of Medicine in New Haven, Conn. If and don’t just place them in your pock-
you don’t resolve these annoyances, et or on the kitchen counter. “I had a
you’re less likely to wear your hear- patient once who mistook a hearing
ing aids, which can compound the aid on her coffee table for a pretzel
effects of COVID-19 isolation, he and tried to take a big bite out of it,”
adds. recalls Tricia Ashby-Scabis, director
of audiology practices at the American
Here are five common problems Speech-Language-Hearing Associa-
that often come up with these de- tion (ASHA). It also keeps them out of
vices, how to try to fix them on your reach of pets who may love to nosh on

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your hearing aids – especially impor- your ear canal, which can trigger feed- your audiologist. The specialist can “You simply dock your hearing aids
tant because “the batteries are poten- back. (The blockage increases your activate the device’s directional mi- each night on a charging unit, similar
tially poisonous,” Palmer says. hearing aid’s amplification, which crophone, which reduces sensitivity to to your cellphone,” Ashby-Scabis says.
can cause buzzing.) If your ears are sound behind you to allow you to fo-
IRRITATING FEEDBACK clear, your audiologist can adjust your cus on hearing what’s in front of you. But if you’re not due for a hearing
Hearing a screech, squeal, loud buzz ear mold – a more secure fit prevents aid upgrade anytime soon, there are
or hiss? “When sound is amplified and sound from leaking out – or reprogram But if you’re bothered by back- things you can do to prolong battery
escapes from the ear canal, it can be the device, Shoup adds. ground noise because it makes it hard life. Turn the aid off when you’re not
fed back through the tiny microphone to hear others – for example, a co- using it, and leave the battery com-
on the device, causing a high-pitched BACKGROUND NOISE worker or your family at a restaurant partment door open overnight, to al-
squealing sound referred to as acous- This is a common complaint, espe- – then a remote microphone is a bet- low any moisture that has built up to
tic feedback,” Shoup says. cially among new hearing aid users. ter option, Palmer says. This is a small evaporate, she says.
In a 2018 survey of Consumer Re- “Many people expect that hearing microphone clipped to the lapel of the
ports members, more than a quarter aids will only amplify the sounds they person you want to hear, which sends SORE EARS
of respondents who wear hearing aids want to hear and not the other back- a wireless signal to your hearing aids. The skin right above your ear and its
rated feedback suppression as one ground noises around them,” Palmer It can be found in many newer hearing canal is sensitive and susceptible to ir-
of the most important features they says. The way hearing aids actually aids, or added to an older version. ritation.
looked for when buying their current work takes some time to get used to, “Your ear is just skin right on top
hearing aid. she adds, but usually resolves once DEAD HEARING AIDS of cartilage, which doesn’t have good
While newer hearing aid technol- your brain has had time to adapt to all If your hearing aid has ever died out blood supply,” Hildrew says. “And the
ogy has made feedback less of a prob- the newly amplified noise – especially in the middle of a movie, you know reality is your ear is prize real estate
lem, you may notice it more during if you wear your hearing aids full time. too well the frustration that can occur right now, with eyeglasses, masks and
the pandemic, Ashby-Scabis says, be- Still, even the seemingly minor with batteries. During the pandemic, hearing aids all fighting for space. This
cause the band on your face mask may background noise of being in a grocery you may drain your batteries especial- causes pressure around the area that
rub against your hearing aid, causing store or talking to people outdoors ly quickly because you’re using them can lead to tender, quite painful sores.”
noise. can be harder to handle in this age of for hours at a time streaming music The fix: You can take some pres-
The fix: If you don’t usually have masking, Hildrew says. “In the past, or FaceTiming, Ashby-Scabis says. It’s sure off your ears by using masks that
problems but notice feedback, you you may have been able to filter it out cumbersome to change them, too. tie behind the head, rather than loop
can try repositioning your hearing aid and hear what someone is saying by The fix: Consider a hearing aid with around the ears, Hildrew says.
dome so that it fits in your ear better, reading their lips,” he says. “But now rechargeable batteries. These have If you wear glasses, loosen the ear-
Hildrew says. with masks, that’s taken away.” built-in batteries that don’t require piece slightly to give the area more
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Maybe mother-daughter dressing isn’t so cringey after all

BY LISA ARMSTRONG
The Telegraph

Mother-daughter dressing has a bad Caroleand Kate
rep. Not all of it underserved. There Middleton
are the mothers who rush their teen
daughters into sexually provocative Carine Roitfeld
outfits almost as soon as they’re out of and Julia
onesies in order to bank an unignor-
able photo opp when they and Mini
Miss step out in matching sequins.

There are the mothers who fondly
imagine that because they spend two
hours every day in the gym and haven’t
been near a carb since 2007 they still
look 16 and can therefore wear exactly
the same gloomy outfits as their teen-
age emos.

These moms relish being taken for
their daughters’ older sister – and know
just how to angle the light to achieve
this. Undercutting this is a subtext of
unhealthy competitiveness which is
not entirely in the spirit of the mater-
nal playbook.

Things aren’t always quite as they
appear however. Carine Roitfeld, the
former editor of French Vogue, and

Princess Caroline and Maria Grazia Chiuri
Charlotte Casiraghi and Rachele Regini

Jane Birkin, Lou Doillon and
Charlotte Gainsbourg

her daughter Julia look as though rather than adjust her way of dressing
they’re in seductive competition, but to match her offspring’s, insist their
they’re very close. daughters dress like them, in minia-
ture executive suits that have, by sheer
Another archetype is the Mommie coincidence I’m sure, the unfortunate
Dearest – à la Joan Crawford – who

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Vanessa Redgrave, Joely Richardson ner of invaluable sartorial advice about The Redgraves – Vanessa, her
and Daisy Bevan tastefully seductive dressing and hand daughter Joely Richardson and Jo-
washing cashmere (vinegar in the final ely’s daughter Daisy Bevan – inspired
wash) and how French women learn me in that recent film they shot on
about fabric and fit from their mothers’ their iPhones at Joely’s house for
unflinching observations. Roksanda Ilincic’s autumn/winter
2021 collection. Their shared love of
So now, when I see pictures of the theatre seems to extend to a love
the Kate Middleton and her mother of theatrical clothes and their evi-
Carole in each other’s dresses – or dent pleasure in those outfits clearly
dresses that look uncannily similar makes them even closer. It made me,
to something the other might wear – I for five minutes at least, never want
find it quite touching. Their closeness to wear bland basics.
clearly extends to a shared taste, and
Kate obviously admires her mother Any shared interest is an emotional
enormously. bond, but that’s particularly true of
clothes, which are so personal and
The same is true for Maria Grazia intimate. I inwardly beam when my
Chiuri, Dior’s creative director, and daughters come to me for style advice,
her daughter Rachele, who works ask if they can borrow something, or
with her there (clock their match- even, occasionally, buy exactly what
ing shoes); Princesses Caroline and I’d have selected for them myself.
Charlotte of Monaco (it helps that
they share a striking physical resem- The influence and advice flows both
blance); and for the bohemian Jane ways. And why confine it to mothers
Birkin and her daughters Lou Doil- and daughters? Meghan Markle is forg-
lon and Charlotte Gainsbourg. Both ing sartorial bonds with Archie. One
daughters are beacons of female in- can see all sorts of pluses.
dependence and unconformity in
their own right – and united in ado- There’s no one I trust to give me an
ration of their mother’s style. honest, informed view of what I’m
wearing more than my daughters. And
French model, Ines de la Fressange if one of them ever makes as much
also appears to have influence over her money as J-Lo and decides to reward
daughter Nine’s style. Without dress- her mother’s sacrifices by overseeing
ing in Identikits, they both share a love her style and buying her a whole new
of perfectly chosen, informal classics. wardrobe, I say, bring it on. 

Ines de la Fressange and Jennifer Lopez and
Nine Marie d’Urso Guadalupe Rodríguez

effect of making their daughters look older, I’d hand them the Boden cata-
at least 10 years older than they are. logue and tell them to put Post-its on
the clothes they liked. If they selected
Some of these categories come un- something hideous, I didn’t comment.
der the heading of Unwitting Mistakes, I simply told them it had sold out. Ma-
in other words the moms who feel bad nipulative, moi?
about their Chanel bag habit, so buy
their 12-year-olds one, thus depriving It was freedom with massive ca-
their daughters of a monumentally sat- veats. But isn’t that life, really? What
isfying milestone at an age when they I can say is I never dressed them as
can truly appreciate it (and ensuring mini-mes because that seemed creep-
all their school friends who don’t have ily narcissistic. As they hit their teens,
designer bags hate them). I genuinely took a back seat, only
dispensing advice if they asked for
Most moms don’t mean to do any of it. I’m fairly certain I didn’t mete out
the above, managing, most of the time, the kind of guidance doled out by the
to button their lips as their daughters mother of one of my friends who told
“express their individuality”. her daughter, “darling you must never
wear that dress again. You don’t have
I’d like to think I was in the non- the knees.”
controlling group. But was I? When my
girls were small, they were encouraged The words “you’re not going out like
to enjoy their clothes and forge their that” are not ones any modern-minded
own identity. That meant they could mother wants to hear tumbling out of
choose what they wanted to wear ev- her mouth. And yet, what is the job of
ery day. When I say choose I’m tak- Mom-in-Chief if not to guide, advise and
ing enormous liberties, because the diplomatically educate her daughters
“choice” was between the blue trou- about what looks good on them and, in-
sers I had bought for them, or the green evitably, to lead by example. I remember
dungarees I also bought for them. reading in awe an article in Vogue about
Come to think of it, I’d chosen every- how Italian women imbibed all man-
thing in their wardrobes. As they got

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Andie MacDowell’s lesson for mastering style in your 60s

BY LISA ARMSTRONG
The Telegraph

The warm summer days are back so
we can ditch the leggings and sweats
and embrace dressing up again. And
if you’re struggling to relocate your
dressing-up mojo, may I suggest An-
die MacDowell as your inspiration?

Recently, the actress celebrated her
63rd birthday with a starring role in
Coach’s new campaign for Mother’s
Day in the U.S., posing alongside her
daughter Rainey in a crisp floral sun
dress accessorized with her signature,
newly grey crop of curls. It’s just the
kind of outfit I’m dreaming of wearing
to laze on a picnic blanket for hours.

While MacDowell’s look, which was
completed with a matching necker-
chief, might be the kind of thing you
could pull off whether you’re 20 or 80
– I could definitely imagine myself,
my mom and my grandmother wear-
ing it – the longtime L’Oreal ambas-
sador also advocates wearing what-
ever you like as you age.

“I don’t think we necessarily need

to pass judgment on choices that dress, but it depends on the person.
you make as you get older,” she told I just really enjoy fashion, and it’s
Vogue. “I had [once] said something something my girls and I have always
about dropping the length of your enjoyed together.’

The Coach shoot was one of the first
outings for MacDowell’s
new gray look. She
recently told James
Corden that her
daughters “said I
looked badass”
showing off her
natural color, but
it’s just the latest
example of the
“Four Weddings
and a Funeral”
star capturing
the moment
with her style
choices, many
of which look
as good now
as they did de-
cades ago.
Take Mac-
Dowell as the
Ralph Lauren
ad-esque Carrie
in Richard Cur-
tis’s first big rom-
com hit – all clean
lines, elegant tai-
loring and upscale
casual. After years
of dinky hats, I
quite fancy trial-

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Why the clog is the perfect footwear for now

BY LISA ARMSTRONG ing like snaffles or contrast stitching). If pedicure already, that’s probably how cream, but it could end up being a bit
The Telegraph we can’t actually get abroad for a vaca- they should stay. “Grey’s Anatomy”. Because that’s the
tion this summer, dressing for one might thing about clogs – they can go over
Maybe it’s the result of a weird be all that’s left. The fact that clogs are madly fashion- to the Crocs-side.
13 months, but I’ve been fantasiz- able (Hermès has even done them, yours
ing about clogs – a form of footwear Did I say this is a clog ‘moment’? Ob- for just $1100) doesn’t hurt the cause. In Some folk love a Croc though – may-
I’ve previously left to Heidi. It’s not viously that’s not the way you or I shop. fact, it’s all to the good because there’s be it’s the comfort and the strap. If the
just that right now, while I’d love to We go for longevity. I think the clog a better selection than usual out there, backless factor of a decent clog scares
elongate my legs without succumb- might provide that. Like the cowboy from a FitFlop version (the black-soled you, then a slingback clog could be the
ing to some crazy form of surgery boot – once you’ve embraced clogs you’ll ones are probably a better bet than the answer. They’re even a selection of
only practiced in a back street in always come back to them. You can wear tan, as the rubber sole is less obvious) heeled bridal clogs in metallic leath-
São Paulo, I’ll do anything to avoid them with jeans, trouser suits, dresses … to Miu Miu’s floral ones – very Haight ers. Power to the bride who has the
an actual high heel. Ashbury in spirit. The price, however, is independence of spirit to wear them.
Especially dresses. If you’re looking more high end.
Clogs are having a genuine mo- beyond flats, but fear a kitten heel might If you want even more bling and
ment, and it’s not hard to see why. look old fashioned or just plain wrong I’m currently torn between Penelope your feet are minuscule you might
Hardy but stylish, comfortable but with a dress, clogs are your friend. And Chilvers’ slingback heeled clog, which even snap up a pair of Jimmy Choo’s
height-adding, they’re your gateway to think of all those flared pants that you will give lots of lovely extra height and last-season diamanté-buckled clogs.
a relaxed vacation vibe, while looking haven’t been able to wear because they ease us all back into heels, and Rus- The mere use of those three words
stealthily smart (look for haute detail- look all wrong with flats. Best of all, sell & Bromley’s Dellacasa. Both tick consecutively tells you how much
a backless clog bares a little skin but all of the above boxes without being things have changed for the clog. 
keeps your toe secrets secret. Unless a designer price. I like the idea of the
you’ve managed to get a professional

ing something like her giant wide- what I want to wear for a party where
brimmed black straw creation for my I know I might get a bit chilly and a
next wedding guest outing. pink cami top, trousers and mini-
malist heels from 2001 is made for
Another memorable MacDowell
triumph was the backless dress she summer evening drinks.
wore to 1991’s Golden Globes, Nevertheless, she’s excelled at
where she picked up the Best finding ways to most definite-
Actress award for “Green ly not look like an idiot in her
Card.” A demure silvery- 60s. Some of MacDowell’s
shift from the front, the best more recent hits include
pictures of the night were a red tunic and coordi-
of MacDowell with her nating tailored trousers
back turned to show off with pink heels at a party
the cowl detail which in Cannes in 2019, a gor-
was cut as low as pos- geous printed jumpsuit
sible, those curls once and khaki trenchcoat at
again proving to be a Dior show last year
her best accessory. (her joyous poses out-
side the show were a
A study of Mac- refreshing contrast
Dowell’s evolution to the usual A-list
proves that she’s long pouts), and a lime
excelled at the kind trouser suit with leop-
of effortless yet im- ard print heels at a
pactful ensembles museum event last
that this summer’s March.
‘reentry’ will call for; “Fashion is fun,
the lilac shirt dress inspiring and cre-
and strappy san- ative,” MacDowell tells
dals she chose for Vogue. “It’s a great way
1999’s “Muppets from to just enjoy yourself.”
Space” premiere is And that’s the thread
one for the vacation that runs through all
moodboard, an im- her best looks – you
maculate brown can tell she’s having
jacket and match- a great time wearing
ing velvet trousers them. 
from 2000 is exactly

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PETS

Bonzo shoots the breeze with ton-of-fun Gunner

Hi Dog Buddies! was ME, by the way) got driven “I’m not picky, but I do insist on
a regular schedule. Dad says I have
Gunner Avery looks like a pooch to a strange place and passed an Inner Clock. Dinner’s at 6 sharp.
you Absolutely Wouldn’t Want to Mess So, at 5:59 I go to the laundry room,
With: a hansum Bull Terrier, built like to another human. Well, I was where my food’s kept, an I stare at the
a brick doghouse, with that Cool Kib- door. Then I receive my appetizer, a
bles curved snout, short white hair, still pretty young an couldn’t Denta Stick, followed by my meal.”
pink nose and snazzy black dots on his
skin, cuzza his breed being mixed with understand what I did wrong. “How ’bout pooch or human
Dalmatians a long time ago. frens?” I inquired.
I was scared. I had to stay inna
Turns out, Gunner’s a laid-back “Arthur an Esme, of course. Also,
poocheroo with a great backstory. cage right next to another cage a couple Springer Spaniels, like you:
Came right up for the Wag an Sniff Sassy an Luke, when they visit from
with a cool bow-legged, John Wayne with a Very Mean an Snarly grrrl Colorado. Far as humans, I like the
swagger. UPS guy. He gives me treats.”
pooch in it.”
I introduced myself an my assistant. Gunner lowered his voice. “Keep
“So you’re The Bonz! My pals Arthur “Soggy Dog Biscuits!” it under your hat, Bonz. I have a
an Esme tell me you’re A-OK an said grrrl-fren. Nola. I see her walkin’
to say Hi. This is my Dad Chris an my “Yeah, Definitely. But that’s on Jungle Trail. She’s SO pretty. So,
Mom Gin. Let’s get comftubble, an I’ll Bonz, ever wonder what it’d be like
tell you how I found my Forever Famly. when Dad an Mom found me, to settle down, ya know, be a Dad?
I’m one lucky dog!”
“Ready when you are.” an decided on the spot to get “There was this long-legged grey-
“First off, I’m a purebred. Got a Se- hound, April, a while back. But I’m
riously Excellent bloodline. Official me OUTTA THERE. Well, I didn’t pretty much a bachelor kinda pooch,”
name’s Teufelhunden Gunner. (Devil I responded.
Dog, like in the Marines.) My uncle know them from Adam’s house
was related to the only Bull Terrier ever “Well, I think I’d like to be a Dad, if I
to take first at Westminster. cat. I thought, ‘Oh, no, another meet the right grrrl.”
“Anyway, Dad’s a military guy. Nev-
er wanted one of those fluff-muffiny car ride. More strange humans.’ “Don’t give up, I’m sure she’s out
liddle poocheroos. So, when he met a there somewhere,” I assured him.
fren’s Bull Terrier, he decided ‘I want I was shakin’ like a leaf an terri- PHOTO: KAILA JONES Gunner
one!’ He found a breeder, an put the fied. But THEN, they stopped at a Heading home, I thought how Cool
pick of the litter on lay-away. Sadly, liddle building with bright lights, Kibbles it was to hang out with down-
that didn’t work out. So he went on to-earth Gunner, a big, strong pooch
Craig’s List (no clue who Craig is, but went in an came back out with who didn’t feel the need to be fero-
apparently he’s got a very long list). cious, an wasn’t afraid to show his soft
“Meanwhile, a Bull Terrier breeder the Most Duh-lishus thing I Ever I get a lotta exercise. Sometimes I get side. I hoped he’d get the chance to
had given a puppy to his best friend be a Dad. An I was plannin’ how I was
as a gift. But the friend got that thing Ate in My Entire Life: a McDonald’s the Zoomies, tear all over the place gonna negotiate with grandpa for a
humans call a duh-VORCE, which is double cheeseburger.
like the flu, I think: It makes humans Double Cheeseburger! I knew I had jumpin’ an twirlin’. I have no idea why.
feel terrible, an sometimes one of ’em The Bonz
has to move somewhere else. So, the won the Bull Terrier Rescue Lottery.” I guess it’s a big buncha energy tryin’
friend had to do that, an the place he Don’t Be Shy
went didn’t allow pets. So the dog (it “Tell me about your life since then.” to get out.
We are always looking for pets with
“Mom an Dad did everything they “Once, as a pupper, I ate Mom’s interesting stories.

could to make me comftubble. Come watch. An backpack. An I pretty much To set up an interview, email
[email protected].
look what Mom made for me. It’s a destroyed Dad’s favrite baseball hat

Murphy Bed. Dad said there was NO that he got in a place called Eye-rack.

WAY I would agree to sleep in it.” An I drooled all over his wallet with

Gunner walked over to a tall cabinet. lotsa Important Stuff in it, but just that

I was puzzled. “What’s a Murphy Bed?” one time. In my defense, in both cases,

Gunner’s Mom opened the cabinet it was cuz he wasn’t payin’ attention to

and pulled down this Cool Kibbles me. So it was a Righteous Response,

liddle bed, light an bouncy. Gunner right? Mom an Dad called me a Bull

jumped onto it, an stretched out on Terrorist for awhile.

his back. “It’s SO comfy an cool. Isn’t it “But I’ve also trained to be a service

GRRReat?” dog. Once me an Mom an Dad were in

“I’ve never seen anything like it! Walmart doin’ field training. I had my

Who’s Murphy anyway?” harness on. An this liddle girl pointed

“Don’t know. Don’t care,” he said, at me and hollered, ‘MOM! LOOK! A

jumping off. PIG!!!’ I mean, Seriously? Come ON.

“You’re in such great shape,” I ob- But when we’re stressed, Bullys tend to

served. “How do you keep fit?” turn Very Pink, an our noses get red. So

“I’m big, even for a Bull Terrier, 82 I can sorta see her point.”

pounds. Next to Arthur an Esme, I feel We laughed.

like The Hulk. Mom an Dad make sure “Do you have a favrite food?”

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greatly expand his technological experiments. His similarities to
BATMAN did not stop at technology and scientific pursuits: he
existed mostly at night, drove a black, stealthy, muscle car into an
underground lair and lived an unassuming alter ego during the
daytime hours.
He has successfully kept supervillains away from both the Hopewell
Junction, NY and Vero Beach, Fl areas for the past 30-plus years
and his legendary exploits will no doubt keep them at bay for years
to come. (You’re welcome, citizens)
Bobby will be painfully missed, not only for his eclectic tastes in
books, television, movies and music but mostly for his excellent
sense of humor and generous nature.
Mr. Leitner never married and is survived by his loyal sister,
Patricia Bromberg and her sons-his loving nephews, Michael,
Jeffry and Daniel Diaz. He also leaves behind an extended family
which includes Michael’s son, DJ (Derek) Poelmans and Daniel’s
wife, Jeanette and their children Jacob and Maya Diaz.

A celebration of life will be held in New York TBA. Condolences
may be shared online at www.millenniumcremationservice.com.

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merce Concerts in the Park, 5:30 to 8 p.m. annual juried exhibition at A.E. Backus Mu- 100-meter Fun Run followed by 7:30 a.m. 5K, to fashion show, vendors, champagne and heavy
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IN RIOMAR BAY II, ‘GORGEOUS HOME
ON THE WATER’ HITS MARKET

649 Lake Drive in Riomar Bay II: 3-bedroom, 5.5-bath, 5,683-square-foot waterfront home offered
for $5,475,000 by Matilde Sorensen, Broker-Owner, Dale Sorensen Real Estate: 772-532-0010

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In Riomar Bay II, ‘gorgeous home on the water’ hits market

BY STEPHANIE LABAFF parable neighborhood in Vero Beach
Staff Writer as far as she’s concerned. “It’s a very
people- and animal-friendly spot.
Ray and Beth Smith may be selling When people drive into the entrance,
their home at 649 Lake Drive, but they they slow down. It speaks to mutual
will take with them the lifetime of respect and care.”
wonderful memories they have of liv-
ing there. Among the first to build in The Smiths chose their lot after
Riomar Bay II, the Smith family grew falling in love with its wide, sweep-
along with the neighborhood. ing views of the Indian River Lagoon.
With 132 feet of sea-walled riverfront
Beth says there really isn’t a com- and a deep-water dock, it was perfect

for their boat, says Beth, recalling Owner Matilde Sorensen of the
days spent cruising the Indian River. home, which was designed by archi-
tect George Bollis and built by Smith
“This is a gorgeous home on the & Sons. “It’s the only house available
water built with a lot of detail. It’s a right now in this great neighbor-
family home where they have made hood.”
so many wonderful memories,” says
Dale Sorensen Real Estate Broker- The front entry informs what lies

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inside. From brick steps to an ivy- fireplace and built-ins. At the rear of
covered archway and through the im- the house is a sunny sitting room.
pressive, dark wooden doorway, the
richness and contrast of textures emit The formal dining room is situat-
a warm welcome. Inside, extensive ed to the right of the front entry and
millwork, including double crown there is a powder room to the left,
molding, and tray and wood beam convenient for guests stopping by for
ceilings continue the homey elegance dinner and drinks. Further down the
that permeates the house. hallway are the laundry room and a
wine closet. The two-car garage is lo-
The entry foyer invites you to stop cated near the front of the house.
and take in the breathtaking views of
the Intracoastal Waterway through There is an office with built-ins, a
stunning floor-to-ceiling windows at bathroom and a closet, which would
the back of the house. Crossing over allow this space to be used as a fourth
the hallway that runs the length of the bedroom if needed.
house, you step into the elegant, for-
mal living room with a wood-burning At the end of this wing, a family
room overlooks the river through five,
floor-to-ceiling windows that create a
triptych featuring an ever-changing
look at nature. “Wildlife shows up as
though on purpose,” says Beth.

You can sit by the cozy, wood-burn-
ing fireplace, mix a drink at the wet
bar or pick a book from the built-in
shelves as you enjoy the nature views.

The kitchen and breakfast room

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are a cook’s dream. Miles of cabinets, ed. Sunlight streams through win- while nibbling on a snack. tacular river views through a bay of
an endless granite island countertop dows so you can sit and enjoy coffee The owner’s suite and two en suite windows, keeping an eye out for the
and high-end appliances ensure that in the morning; and after school, the manatees and dolphins playing. His
every meal is an affair to be celebrat- kids can do homework at the island guest bedrooms flesh out the south- and her walk-in closets and a bath-
ern wing. The owner enjoys spec- room resplendent in luxury with a
soaking tub, dual sinks, shower, water
closet and a vanity finish up the suite.

A covered lanai extends the living
area of the home for indoor-outdoor
living at its best. A full cabana bath is

easily accessible so swimmers frol-
icking in the electric-heated pool
don’t have to make extra trips into the
house.

At the north end of the pool, a
wood-burning fireplace heats things
up next to the al fresco dining area
with a summer kitchen nearby.
Whether you’re enjoying a glass of
wine at sunset or lounging on the sun
shelf in the pool, the peaceful setting
provides views of both bridges and
river islands.

The dock can handle a large boat
and has electricity and water, making
it easier to clean up after a day of fish-
ing, skiing or floating down the river.
You can hop into your boat, enjoying

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early-morning fishing, birdwatching Riomar Bay II is a gated, riverfront It’s just a short walk, bike or golf cart Park, Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach
or a sunset cruise at a moment’s notice. community conveniently located be- ride to Quail Valley River Club, Rio- Museum of Art, Vero Beach Dog Park,
tween the bridges with easy access to mar Country Club, Riomar Beach and shopping and dining on Ocean
Beyond the fantastic location, the beachside and mainland locations. access, the City Marina, Riverside Drive. 
home has a new roof and impact win-
dows. “It’s been well cared for, and
it’s ready to move in,” says Sorensen.
“The fabulous view with a deep-water
dock in the middle of town is attrac-
tive to boat owners; you can put a 50-
foot boat in there.”

“What an amazing thing to look
out over that river,” says Beth. “It’s
beautiful, whether it’s pretty outside
or storming. You never know what
you’re going to see when you look out
there, but it’s always pretty.”

VITAL STATISTICS
649 LAKE DRIVE

Neighborhood: Riomar Bay II
Year built: 1985

Lot Size: 132 feet by 175 feet
Home size: 5,683 sq. ft.
Construction:

Concrete block with stucco
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms:

5 full baths and 1 half-bath
Pool:

Electric heated swimming pool
View: Sweeping river views

Additional features: Office; wet
bar; high-end appliances; gran-
ite island; wine closet; auburn
Saltillo tile and wood flooring;

soaking tub; walk-in closets;
two wood-burning fireplaces;
impact doors and windows;
shutters; two-car garage; sum-
mer kitchen; outdoor fireplace;

cabana bath and dock.
Listing agency:

Dale Sorensen Real Estate
Listing agent:

Matilde Sorensen, 772-532-0010
Listing price: $5,475,000

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Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: April 23 to April 29

The island real estate market finished April with another banner week as 29 transactions closed
last week, including 10 for more than $1 million.

The top sale of the week was of an oceanfront estate in Windsor. The residence at 10570 Eton
Way was placed on the market Oct. 24, 2019 for $8 million. The sale closed on April 26 for the
full asking price. The seller in the transaction was represented by Betsy Hanley of Windsor
Properties. The purchaser was represented by Matilde Sorensen of Dale Sorensen Real Estate.

Another high-end sale was of an estate in Floralton Beach. The oceanfront home at 640 Reef
Road was listed on March 11, 2019 for $7.99 million. The sale closed on April 26 for $7.7 million.
Both the seller and the purchaser were represented by Luke Webb and Kay Brown of Premier
Estate Properties.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE
$3,465,000
$3,795,000 $2,999,999
ANCHOR THE MOORINGS 217 RUDDER RD 11/24/2020 $3,100,000 $3,795,000 4/28/2021 $2,700,000
$2,850,000 $2,675,000
SMUGGLERS COVE 1595 SMUGGLERS CV 10/29/2020 $3,200,000 $2,999,999 4/28/2021 $1,600,000
$1,850,000 $1,457,000
WINDSOR 10710 STACUMMY DR 2/11/2020 $1,700,000 $2,850,000 4/23/2021 $1,250,000
$1,335,000 $1,068,000
OCEANRIDGE 1990 OCEAN RIDGE CIR 5/26/2016 $1,000,000 $2,870,000 4/23/2021 $950,000
$1,025,000 $950,000
RIOMAR 971 GREENWAY LN 1/4/2021 $950,000 $1,850,000 4/29/2021 $925,000
$925,000 $895,000
MARINER VILLAGE 50 MARINER BEACH LN 1/19/2021 $895,000 $1,700,000 4/23/2021
$899,000
RIVER CLUB AT CARLTON 1712 LAKE CLUB CT 7/23/2020 $1,335,000 4/26/2021 $790,000

THE RESERVE AT PELICAN ISLAND 11725 BROWN PELICAN WAY 2/12/2021 $1,000,000 4/26/2021

ORCHID ISLAND 80 CARIBE WAY 2/28/2018 $975,000 4/29/2021

SANDPOINTE 1608 W SANDPOINTE LN 3/10/2021 $950,000 4/28/2021

RIOMAR TERRACE 555 RIOMAR DR 1/19/2021 $925,000 4/29/2021

PALMS AT SILVER PALM 4123 SILVER PALM DR 2/10/2021 $895,000 4/28/2021

TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT

VILLAGE SPIRES DEVEL 3554 OCEAN DR UNIT#1202N 3/12/2021 $899,000 $899,000 4/28/2021
RIVER CLUB AT CARLTON 701 N SWIM CLUB DR UNIT#2A 1/6/2021 $825,000 $825,000 4/27/2021

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Smugglers Cove, Address: 1595 Smugglers Cv Subdivision: Anchor The Moorings, Address: 217 Rudder Rd

Listing Date: 10/29/2020 Listing Date: 11/24/2020
Original Price: $3,100,000 Original Price: $3,795,000
Recent Price: $2,999,999 Recent Price: $3,795,000
Sold: 4/28/2021 Sold: 4/28/2021
Selling Price: $2,999,999 Selling Price: $3,465,000
Listing Agent: Cindy O’Dare & Kristin Dobson Listing Agent: Cindy O’Dare

Selling Agent: Premier Estate Properties Selling Agent: Premier Estate Properties

Marta Proechel Cindy O’Dare

Premier Estate Properties Premier Estate Properties

Subdivision: Oceanridge, Address: 1990 Ocean Ridge Cir Subdivision: Windsor, Address: 10710 Stacummy Dr

Listing Date: 5/26/2016 Listing Date: 2/11/2020
Original Price: $3,200,000 Original Price: $2,850,000
Recent Price: $2,870,000 Recent Price: $2,850,000
Sold: 4/23/2021 Sold: 4/23/2021
Selling Price: $2,675,000 Selling Price: $2,700,000
Listing Agent: Matilde Sorensen Listing Agent: Betsy Hanley & Wendy Barin

Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Selling Agent: Windsor Properties

Elizabeth Sorensen Cliff Norris Jr.

Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Cliff Norris Real Estate

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Riomar, Address: 971 Greenway Ln Subdivision: The Reserve at Pelican Island, Address: 11725 Brown Pelican Way

Listing Date: 1/4/2021 Listing Date: 2/12/2021
Original Price: $1,850,000 Original Price: $1,000,000
Recent Price: $1,850,000 Recent Price: $1,000,000
Sold: 4/29/2021 Sold: 4/26/2021
Selling Price: $1,600,000 Selling Price: $1,068,000
Listing Agent: Matilde Sorensen Listing Agent: David Decker

Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

Matilde Sorensen David Decker

Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

Subdivision: River Club at Carlton, Address: 1712 Lake Club Ct Subdivision: Mariner Village, Address: 50 Mariner Beach Ln

Listing Date: 7/23/2020 Listing Date: 1/19/2021
Original Price: $1,335,000 Original Price: $1,700,000
Recent Price: $1,335,000 Recent Price: $1,700,000
Sold: 4/26/2021 Sold: 4/23/2021
Selling Price: $1,250,000 Selling Price: $1,457,000
Listing Agent: Sherry Brown Listing Agent: Matilde Sorensen

Selling Agent: ONE Sotheby’s Int’l Realty Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

Debbie Bell Rosanne Moler

Berkshire Hathaway Florida Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.



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