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636-462-7005 TROY
573-898-2550 ELSBERRY
BETTER VALUE BETTER SERVICE BETTER HEALTHCARE
(636) 528-8528
650 E Cherry St. Troy, MO
Live Your Best Life
We invite ALL Lincoln County residents to visit the centers!
All locations serve lunch 11:30am - 12:30pm Monday - Friday. Daily and weekly activities offered at ALL LCCOA locations.
Homebound? Call 636-528-7000 for meal delivery!
VOLUME 27 Number 10 October 2017
Serving All 640+ sq. miles of Lincoln County, MO
Our mission is to enrich the quality of life, and support independence & vitality for those over 50,
and the community around them.
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2 LOADED POTA-TO SOUP
BROCCOLI
GRILLED CHEESE SAND-WICH
CRACKERS
PEACHES
3 MEATBALL SUB HOAGIE
CARROTS
WHOLE GRAIN CHIPS
FRUIT COCKTAIL
4 FRIED CHICK-EN
MASHED POTA-TOES
GRAVY
GREEN BEANS
WHEAT BREAD
PIE
5 BBQ RIBLET ON BUN
ROASTED POTA-TOES
MIXED VEGGIES
APPLESAUCE
6 LASAGNA
CALIFORNIA BLEND
BREADSTICK
FRESH FRUIT
9 COUNTRY FRIED STEAK
MASHED POTA-TOES
GRAVY
CORN
WHEAT BREAD
PEARS
10 CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS
CARROTS
BISCUIT
APPLE CRISP
11 CATFISH
COLESLAW
HUSHPUPPIES
WHEAT BREAD
FRESH FRUIT
12 STUFFED CABBAGE ROLL
STEAMED RICE
PEAS
PINEAPPLE
13 BAKED HAM
SWEET POTA-TOES
GREEN BEANS
WHEAT BREAD
FRESH FRUIT
16 BEEF STEW
SIDE SALAD
YEAST ROLL
PEACH CRISP
17 CHICKEN PHILLY HOAGIE
LETTUCE
CHEESE
TOMATO
GREEN PEPPER
ONION
WHOLE GRAIN CHIPS
FRUIT COCKTAIL
18 MEATLOAF
SCALLOPED PO-TATOES
PEAS
WHEAT BREAD
FRESH FRUIT
19 GRILLED CHICKEN
WILD RICE
CARROTS
MUSHROOM GRAVY
TROPICAL FRUIT
20 CHEESE-BURGER
BAKED BEANS
WHOLE GRAIN CHIPS
LETTUCE
TOMATO
FRESH FRUIT
23 HAM & BEANS
CORNBREAD
PICKLED BEETS
PINEAPPLE
24 BEEF STROG-ANOFF
CORN
WHEAT BREAD
APRICOTS
25 CATFISH
POTATO SALAD
COLESLAW
WHEAT BREAD
FRESH FRUIT
26 POLISH SAU-SAGE
SAUERKRAUT
MASHED POTA-TOES
PEAS
WHEAT BREAD
PEACHES
27 BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP
HAM SANDWICH
LETTUCE
TOMATO
FRESH FRUIT
30 SALISBURY STEAK
MASHED POTA-TOES
GRAVY
GREEN BEANS
WHEAT BREAD
PEARS
31 CHILI
PEANUT BUTTER
SANDWICH
CRACKERS
PIMENTO CHZ
CELERY STICKS
APPLESAUCE
Nov. 1. FRIED CHICKEN
MASHED POTA-TOES, GRAVY
GREEN BEANS
WHEAT BREAD
PIE
2 BBQ RIBLET
ON BUN
ROASTED POTA-TOES
PEAS
PEACHES
3 BEEF STEW
SIDE SALAD
YEAST ROLL
FRESH FRUIT
October Menu
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HAVE A TALENT, HOBBY, OR INTEREST THAT YOU WOULD LIKE US TO HAVE AS AN ACTIVITY OR PROGRAM AT THE CENTER?
Let Lindsey Know!
SUBMIT YOURS TO LINDSEY KELLEY OR YOUR LOCAL CENTER DIRECTOR
TROY - 1380 Boone St. Troy WINCO - 225 Second St. Winfield 636-528-7000– Janet Carver [8a-4p] 636-668-8448– Pam Perry [7:30a-1:30p]
ELSBERRY - 206 North Third St. Elsberry SILEX - 115 Main St. Silex 573-898-2296– Bob Harrison [8:30-a2:30p] 573-384-5561– Tammy Grgurich [7:30a-1:30p]
Executive Director - Jan Bray Proud to be a NEMO Program! The Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging has provided programs and
services for older adults since its incorporation in 1973 as a not-for-profit agency. One of 10 Area Agencies on Aging in Missouri, NEMOAAA is governed by a board of directors and an advisory council. The purpose of the Agency is to plan, coordinate, and fund a network of services for older persons throughout our sixteen county service area. Funding is provided under the amended Older Americans Act of 1965 and administered by the
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Senior and Disability Services.
NEMO AAA programs and services are available for anyone age 60 and older who lives in the
counties of Adair, Macon, Ralls, Warren, Clark, Marion, Randolph, Knox, Monroe, Lewis,
Montgomery, Scotland, Lincoln, Pike, and Shelby. Board Leadership
President—Jerry Folta
Vice Pres.—Betty Zuroweste
Treasurer—Kelly Hardcastle
Secretary—Ashley Rottler
Board Members
LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE
Cindy Stanek
Earline Anderson
Ed Robinson
Gerry Edwards
Joe McCarthy
Pam Wood
Terry Boling
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Can Poor Sleep Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer’s?
You may already know that not getting enough good sleep can cause day-
time sleepiness, an inability to make good decisions, car and other accidents,
unhealthy food choices, weight gain, depression, high blood pressure, diabetes
and a host of other health problems. But could poor sleep increase your risk of
Alzheimer’s, too? Three recent studies are pointing us in that direction
A study conducted by a team from Boston University School of Medicine,
was published in the journal Neurology. They determined that even a small loss
of the dreaming phase of sleep, called REM or rapid eye movement sleep, can
increase the risk of Alzheimer’s.
In a second study, published in the journal Brain, a team from Washington
University in St. Louis reported that sleep disruption raised levels of amyloid, the
protein that clogs the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. They believe that interrupted
sleep may allow too much of the compounds, amyloid and tau, to build up and
that sleep might help the body clear them away.
In another study, published in the journal Neurology, researchers at New
York University School of Medicine and Rutgers School of Public Health found
that sleep apnea can lead to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) nearly 10 years
earlier than in those who don’t suffer from breathing problems during sleep. And
those with sleep apnea were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s an average of five
years earlier than those without sleep issues.
Currently, more than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s. That number is
expected to grow to 28 million by 2050 as our population ages. There is no cure.
There are a handful of drugs on the market—Aricept, Namenda and Exelon—
that were approved more than a decade ago. They can treat symptoms for a
while, but they do not affect the disease itself.
There are, however, some new drugs in the works that aim to clear amyloid
proteins out of the brains of Alzheimer’s patients in hopes of slowing the disease.
But they are not even close to being a cure or even being on the market. The
three drugs highlighted at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference
are solanezumab, aducanumab and gantenerumab.
There is no evidence that anything can prevent Alzheimer’s. But there are
some things we can do to help slow memory loss and cognitive impairment.
These include improving sleep quality, getting regular exercise, controlling blood
pressure, engaging in cognitive training and changing eating habits.
In conclusion, Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease. There is no cure. Cur-
rent medicines, when started early, only help with symptoms for a while and
have no real effect on the disease itself. Therefore, we owe it to ourselves, our
families, and those we serve to do everything we can to protect our brains from
Alzheimer’s for as long as possible and to educate others about how to do so.
01 – DORIS WYBLE
02 – DENNIS SCHELL
02 – JOHN CHEEK
02 – JOYCE THOMAS
03 – CHICKO BURKE
03 – ROSITA DOLAN
04 – ALEASE VERCHER
04 – BARBARA BOTHE
04 – MARILYN MARTIN
07 – CHRIS EBERT
07 – JUDITH DAMES
08 – DAN TURNER
10 – GEORGE ESTES
10 – JOHN COLEMAN
11 – NILA KEMMERY
11 – TRICIA FROVELLETTI
13 – DONALD FIELDER
13 – ELMER BENZ
13 – ELOUSE FREDWELL
14 – JOHN PERRY
14 – MARGARET LINK
15 – DAN DILDINE
16 – ED KNOH
16 – MARY TURNER
17 – JEFF COYLE
17 – WILLIAM TAYLOR
18 – JOAN LEE
18 – LINDA GRIFFIN
19 – BARB MUDD
19 – JAMES GARNER
19 – ROGER GRENAR
20 – FLO GARRIOTT
21 – ROBERTA SANTOYA
22 – BEV MCCLOUD
22 – JO GERCTNER
22 – JOHN KRAMER
22 – MARGARET HILL
23 – DELOR BEAULIEU
24 – BETTY SPENCER
24 – KAYLA WEST
24 – SHIRLEY ABERNATHY
25 – ARCHIE WEAVER
25 – GEORGE DILLOW
25 – KEN CORNELL
27 – EVELYN BASINGER
28 – KAREN RITZ
28 – LINDA GLADNEY
28 – MARY KAPPUAFF
30 – MARY DUELLO
31 – SHIRLEY HARKE
Join us for
Birthday Cake and
Halloween Games
in Troy, Tues. the 31st!
Everyone is welcome!
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FREE Birthday Cake @ Troy on Tues., Oct. 31st
Compliments of Sugar Creek Assisted Living
FAMOUS OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
Zach Galifianakis. Julie Andrews.
Randy Quaid. Sting. Elisabeth Shue.
Matt Damon. Paul Hogan.
President Jimmy Carter.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Libra Sept 23—Oct 22
COOPERATIVE
GRACIOUS SOCIAL
INDECISIVE UNFORGIVING
Scorpio Oct 23— Nov 21
MAGNETIC
PASSIONATE LOYAL
POSSESSIVE VENGEFUL
PARTY HEARTY - Parties we’ll be hosting at LCCOA in Troy during 2017!
Halloween—Tuesday, October 31st Christmas—Friday, December 22nd
THANK YOU TO OUR
2017 Dessert Du Jour Sponsors
Pie each month on the
FIRST WEDNESDAY
1st & 3rd Tuesday Every Month
GRIEF SUPPORT 12:30pm—1:30pm at LCCOA in Troy
FREE, no pre-registration or admission required. Questions? Call 636-639-6280
COFFEE FOR A CAUSE
CORNERSTONE COFFEE Will Donate 10% of the Day’s Sales to LCCOA on
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10th FROM 6 am TO 6 pm
*445 East Cherry St., Troy Inside & Drive-Thru
*DATE CHANGED DUE TO MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION!
1 Cor. 10:31
New Medicare card contains a unique, randomly-assigned number. Mailing the new cards to people with Medicare benefits will begin in April 2018, meeting the deadline to replace all existing Medicare cards by April 2019.
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KROGER PLUS CARD DONATES TO LCCOA
PLEASE CALL TOLL-FREE
(866) 221-4141
& KROGER WILL LINK YOUR PLUS CARD! LAST QUARTER
DONATION TOTAL
$169.33
D.E.E.P.
12:30pm on Mondays through October 30th in Troy
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PARTY Saturday, November 4th 11am—1pm Lunch, Desserts & Beverages
ALL Volunteers Welcome Bring Your Family
or a Guest
FLU SHOTS 10 AM—3 PM
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10th
*Please Bring Your Insurance Card*
ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS—DRIVERS, CRAFTS, ACTIVIES, KITCHEN, OFFICE, ETC…
If you volunteer at any LCCOA location or event, please give your name and address to
ATTN Lindsey at the Troy LCCOA, or your local site director, and they will forward it to
the Troy site. Thank you all for your help and cooperation!
The purpose of DEEP™ is to reduce adverse health
outcomes related to diabetes. This program edu-
cates persons with diabetes and/or their caregivers
in the optimal management of the disease. Gain
knowledge that will help short AND long-term. Re-
duce risk factors, improve self-management, and
have a source of support from others that under-
stand living with T2D!
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DAY TRIPS
Mark Twain Riverboat Dinner Cruise Sat., Oct. 21, 2017 This trip is filled. Leave LCCOA at 10:30 AM and return about 4:40 PM. $30 (cash only). Branson Trip Wed., Thurs., Nov. 15, 16, 2017 This trip to Branson to see “The Miracle of Christmas” is filled. Leave the Lutheran Church parking lot (time not yet determined). Make sure id tags are on all luggage. “Nutcracker” Musical Show at St. Charles Comm. College Sun, Dec 17, 2017 This timeless classic, full of fantasy characters that dance their way into your heart, is a perfect event for the holiday season. Dinner after the show (you pay). Leave LCCOA at 12:30 PM and return about 7 PM. Cost is $15, (cash only). NO DAY TRIP PLANNED FOR JANUARY “Broadway Live” at Lindenwood University Sat.., Feb. 23, 2018 Join us for an incredible evening of Broadway, without having to even get on an airplane. Broadway Live! brings all of your favorite Broadway songs to you, direct from New York City, for a performance you’ll never forget. A roster of acclaimed Broadway performers will come together to perform your favorite songs from Guys & Dolls, The Sound of Music, West Side Story, A Chorus Line, Fiddler on the Roof, Wicked, Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, and much more! Cost is $35. Limited to 14 persons. The CIRCUS at the St. Charles Family Arena Sat., Mar.24, 2018 Cost will be $30. Senior Fair at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds April 2018 To Be Announced Horse Races Tues., May 22, 2018 To Be Announced
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ACTIVITIES
Mondays 8:30 am — Yoga with Nellie
Tuesdays—Water Aerobics at Beth’s
2nd & 4th Wednesdays—Veterans Talk
Thursdays 5:30 pm — Yoga with Nellie
Saturdays—Water Aerobics at Beth’s
Mon., Tues., Wed., from 5:30-6:30pm—
Evening Exercise with Beth Slaughter
VOLUNTEERS Community Opportunities Monday—Friday
Heidi Roberts 1st & 2nd Wednesday
Jean Hardy and Betty Monford 3rd & 4th Wednesdays
Butter Braids Are Back
Just In Time For The Holidays
A Treat Everyone Loves For Breakfast Or Dessert
Sales from October 1st through October 20th
In Plenty Of Time For Thanksgiving!
Butter Braids are only $14
Step #1 THAW Step #2 RISE Step #3 BAKE
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WINFIELD ACTIVITIES Oct. 2017Sun
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WINFIELD VOLUNTEERS Oct. 2017Sun
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Working to Avoid Frailty
Getting enough physical activity plays a critical role.
The term "frail" is often used to describe the appearance of an older person. The term itself suggests vulnerability, slowness and disability. The medical definition of frailty requires that three of the follow-ing characteristics be present:
shrinking/weight loss (10 pounds or more in one year)
physical exhaustion (self-reported)
muscle weakness (measured by weak grip strength)
decline in walking speed
low physical activity
Unfortunately, low physical activity is a common way of life for many Americans. I can honest-ly say that physical activity and/or exercise is probably the most difficult prescription for my patients to fill. Much of their time is spent in sedentary activities – if not watching TV, then in front of a screen (such as a computer or handheld device), reading, doing puzzles – anything but moving around. As a result of inactivity, the individual's muscles lose their functional capacity and tone, and may eventual-ly become infiltrated with fat. Aside from the obvious change in the composition of the muscles, their ability to function is also affected. As a result, this also leads to physical exhaustion, muscle weak-ness, and potentially a decline in walking speed. Lack of physical activity alone could also lead to de-cline in walking speed due to a loss of muscle tone, muscle function, and cardiovascular endurance.
Low physical activity is not only a consequence of weight loss and muscle mass loss – it can become a cause. Higher physical activities compel a person to actually eat more, to replenish the body with the calories that it expends. When you are not physically active, appetite declines and leads to inadequate protein and calorie intake (which is used maintain muscle mass and support/sustain physical activity).
One can see how all of these frailty characteristics are interrelated. Developing frailty does not happen overnight – it takes years for frailty syndrome to develop as a consequence of low physical activity and weight loss. When it does develop, reversal is extremely difficult.
Generally speaking, people want to maintain independence and a good quality of life through aging, and they want to avoid disability as much as possible. Many people mistakenly assume frailty is part of normal aging. It's true that many aging persons do become frail, but there are a number of interventions that can prevent or even reverse frailty. Though it may seem simple, all individuals should do the following to help reduce the risk of developing disability and frailty:
Reduce the amount of sedentary time spent on a daily basis. Cut back on sitting around during the day. I recommend no more than three hours daily of this.
Introduce a routine exercise regimen. A cardiovascular exercise regimen can help with endurance and walking speed – it may also help increase your appetite. Resistance and weight training can help preserve muscle mass. Exercises should be done for at least 30 minutes daily four or more days of the week. This is really the minimum; people should shoot for more of this
Avoid losing weight, particularly if you are inactive, as weight loss leads to more muscle mass loss than fat loss.
Making physical activity routine sounds easy and straightforward, but from my clinical per-spective, regular exercise can be difficult for older patients to sustain. Despite the challenge, this sim-ple intervention can be the foundation for avoiding frailty and disability and maintaining independence and a high quality of life.
By Ronan Factora, M.D. Aug. 24, 2017
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WINFIELD ACTIVITIES Oct. 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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POOL
3
CROCHET
PUZZLES
4
BINGO
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EXERCISE
10-11AM
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RUMMIECLUB
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8 9
POOL
10
CROCHET
PUZZLES
11 BINGO
EVENING
ACTIVITIES
5-8PM
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EXERCISE
10-11AM
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CARDS
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15 16
POOL
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CROCHET
PUZZLES
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BINGO
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EXERCISE
10-11AM
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RUMMIECLUB
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POOL
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CROCHET
PUZZLES
25 BINGO
B.P. CHECK
11A-12P
EVENING
ACTIVITIES
5-8PM
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EXERCISE
10-11AM
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CARDS
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28 30
POOL
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CROCHET
PUZZLES
WINFIELD VOLUNTEERS Oct. 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 CO
JOHN
3 ROSCO
JOHN
4 CO
LAURETTA &
5 6 ROSCO
JOHN P
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JOHN P
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10 ROSCO
JOHN
CO
11 JOHN &
LAURETTA
JOHN &
MAUREEN
CO
12 CO
JOHN
CO
13 ROSCO
JOHN P
CO
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15 16 MARTY W
JOHN P
CO
17 ROSCO
JOHN
CO
18 CO
LAURETTA &
JOHN
CO
19 ED &
MARYANN
JOHN
CO
20 ROSCO
JOHN P
CO
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22 23 MARTY W
JOHN P
CO
24 ROSCO
JOHN
CO
25 JOHN &
LAURETTA
JOHN &
MAUREEN
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JOHN P
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JOHN P
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JOHN
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Peroration with Pam
WE ARE HAVING LOADS OF FUN ON GAME NIGHT WITH LOTS OF DIFFERENT KINDS OF CARD GAMES, AND
WE HAVE A POOL TABLE UPSTAIRS FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO SHOOT A GAME. SO COME ONIN AND KOIN US AS
WE HAVE LOTS OF FUN & FOOD, JUST BRING A COVERED DISH ON WEDNESDAY EVENING GAME NIGHT FROM 5-8
PM. IT’S ON THE 2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAYS.
FALL MONTHS ARE HERE AND I FOR ONE AM SO HAPPY! JULY & AUGUST WERE SO HOT! HALLOWEEN IS
COMING UP ON THE LAST DAY OF THIS MONTH, SO IF YOU ARE OUR, BE CAREFUL! AS THE LITTLE GUYS & GALS
WILL BE RUNNING AROUND GETTING THEIR CANDY.
OUR FRIEND SAM, FROM SAN FRANCISCO CA, WILL BE HERE IN OCTOBER. WE WILL BE ON A WEEK VACA-
TION TO SPEND TIME VISITING WITH HIM.
I WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL THE OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS A VERY SPECIAL DAY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVERYONE!
UNTIL NEXT MONTH, BE SAFE & MAKE EACH DAY A SPECIAL ONE ~PAM
THE FLOUR SACK (Continued)
IT WAS MADE INTO SKIRTS, BLOUSES AND SLIPS, AND MOM BRAIDED RUGS FROM ONE HUNDRED STRIPS.
SHE MADE RUFFLED CURTAINS FOR THE HOUSE OR SHACK, FROM THAT HUMBLE BUT TREASURED FLOUR SACK !
AS A STRAINER FOR MILK OR APPLE JUICE, TO WAVE MEN IN, IT WAS A VERY GOOD USE.
AS A SLING FOR A SPRAINED WRIST OR A BREAK, TO HELP MOTHER ROLL UP A JELLY CAKE.
AS A WINDOW SHADE OR TO STUFF A CRACK, WE USED A STURDY, COMMON FLOUR SACK.
AS DISH TOWELS, EMBROIDERED OR NOT, THEY COVERED UP DOUGH, HELPED PASS PANS SO HOT.
TIED UP DISHES FOR NEIGHBORS IN NEED, AND FOR MEN OUT IN THE FIELD TO SEED.
THEY DRIED DISHES FROM PAN, NOT RACK, THAT ABSORBENT, HANDY FLOUR SACK !
WE POLISHED AND CLEANED STOVE AND TABLE, SCOURED AND SCRUBBED FROM CELLAR TO GABLE.
WE DUSTED THE BUREAU AND OAK BED POST, MADE COSTUMES FOR OCTOBER (A SCARY GHOST).
AND A PARACHUTE FOR A CAT NAMED JACK, FROM THAT LOWLY, USEFUL OLD FLOUR SACK !
SO NOW MY FRIENDS, WHEN THEY ASK YOU, AS CURIOUS YOUNGSTERS OFTEN DO.
"BEFORE PLASTIC WRAP, ELMERS GLUE, AND PAPER TOWELS, WHAT DID YOU DO ?"
TELL THEM LOUDLY AND WITH PRIDE DON'T LACK, "GRANDMOTHER HAD THAT WONDERFUL FLOUR SACK !"
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ACTIVITIES Monday—Pinochle @ 9am
Wednesday—Pitch @ 9am
Friday—Movie @ 9am
Blood Pressure Check—1st Wednesday @ 11am
Birthday Party—3rd Wednesday @ 11am
6 Signs It's Time to Stop Driving By Lindsey Marcellin, MD, MPH
Getting older doesn't automatically mean that you shouldn’t be behind the wheel; however, regularly monitoring your driving abilities is an important part of maintaining senior health. Today, 1 in 6 American drivers is 65 or older, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. It’s estimated that the age group will grow to more than 40 million drivers by 2020. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says that fatal crashes per mile traveled increase at about age 70 & peak at age 85+.
Some of the health conditions that may threaten a person’s ability to sit behind the wheel include:
Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease
Problems with Vision and/or Hearing
Stroke
Parkinson’s disease
Arthritis
Diabetes
Any conditions that require medications that could impair driving ability, such as anti-anxiety drugs, narcotics, and sleeping pills
But making a decision about driving isn’t so much disease-specific as it is about driving perfor-mance, Dr. Kennedy says. When Parkinson’s or arthritis causes stiffness that’s so severe it impairs reaction time, that’s a sign you should stop driving.
· Avoid driving at night and in bad weather
· Drive only in familiar places
· Drive only within a certain radius of home
· Stay off of expressways
· Limit distractions while driving by turning off the radio and other noises, avoiding conversations with people in the car, and not texting or using a cell phone.
There are some other clear indicators that it’s no longer safe to drive, Kennedy says. They include:
· Stopping at green lights or when there is no stop sign
· Getting confused by traffic signals
· Running stop signs or red lights
· Having accidents or side-swiping other cars when parking
· Getting lost and calling a family member for directions
· Hearing from friends and acquaintances who are concerned about a senior's driving
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Janet’s Journal
I would like to take a moment to thank everyone for their warm
welcoming as your new Site Director. I will miss Angel very
much he was a great co-worker and friend and I wish him all
the happiness on his next journey in life. Hopefully we will see
him from time to time in till he heads for New York!
For those of you who may not know, Robin Gosnell was hired on to fill my position
and she is doing a wonderful job. I hope all of you will welcome her as warmly as you
did me when I started 4 years ago.
It looks as though we may finally be getting some cooler weather on the way. Even
though I love summer for some reason, I’m looking forward to fall this year so I leave
you with this; Even if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and
watch the leaves turn.
THE FLOUR SACK
IN THE LONG AGO TIME WHEN THINGS WERE SAVED, WHEN ROADS WERE GRAVELED AND BARRELS WERE STAVED.
WHEN WORN-OUT CLOTHING WAS USED AS RAGS, AND THERE WERE NO PLASTIC WRAP OR BAGS.
AND THE WELL AND THE PUMP WERE WAY OUT BACK, A VERSATILE ITEM, WAS THE FLOUR SACK.
PILLSBURY'S BEST, MOTHER'S AND GOLD MEDAL, TOO, STAMPED THEIR NAMES PROUDLY IN PURPLE AND BLUE.
THE STRING SEWN ON TOP WAS PULLED AND KEPT, THE FLOUR EMPTIED AND SPILLS WERE SWEPT.
THE BAG WAS FOLDED AND STORED IN A SACK, THAT DURABLE, PRACTICAL FLOUR SACK.
THE SACK COULD BE FILLED WITH FEATHERS AND DOWN, FOR A PILLOW, OR TWO COULD MAKE A NICE SLEEPING GOWN.
IT COULD CARRY A BOOK AND BE A SCHOOL BAG, OR BECOME A MAIL SACK SLUNG OVER A NAG.
IT MADE A VERY CONVENIENT PACK, THAT ADAPTABLE, COTTON FLOUR SACK.
BLEACHED AND SEWN, IT WAS DUTIFULLY WORN, AS BIBS, DIAPERS, OR KERCHIEF ADORNED.
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