September: Congnitive Concerns

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SEPTEMBER 2014 VOLUME 21 / NUMBER 9
COGNITIVE
CONCERNS
Changing the Face of
Alzheimer’s Disease
Page: 2
Grandparenting
vs. Parenting Your
Grandchildren
Page: 3
Seniors Still
Learning at KCC
Page: 12
Convincing A Loved One With
Alzheimer’s Symptoms
to See the Doctor
Pages: 24-25
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SENIOR TIMES
10 Early Signs of
Parkinson’s Disease
Pages: 30-31
PASTIMES
Activities - Pages: 10-11
InFocus - Page: 13
Crossword Puzzle - Page: 27
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24-25.
Please join us September 6: The Miles for Memories main event including a half-mile community stroll, 5K
walk, 5K run, 10K run, and 20K bike tour will be held in downtown Battle Creek. Register online at www.signmeup.com or at our website and hit the link. To register for the event in person simply visit us at the McCamly
Plaza Hotel either Friday September 5 from 4-7pm or Saturday September 6 starting at 7am. The event starts
at 9am. More information is available at www.scenepub.com/milesformemories, call Sherii Sherban at (269)
979-1412 ext 102, or email [email protected]. For regular updates please visit our Miles for Memories
Facebook page or catch us on Twitter @miles4memos. Please see page 2 for more information.
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Senior Times - September 2014
CHANGING THE FACE OF ALZHEIMER’S
– JOIN US SEPTEMBER 6
According to the Alzheimer’s Association
2014 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures
report our community is still on target to
have 1 in 2 people effected by Alzheimer’s
Disease. It is difficult for many to realize that
it is also affecting our community at younger
ages consistently. The report confirms that a
woman’s estimated lifetime risk of developing Alzheimer’s at age 65 is 1 in 6; for men
it’s nearly 1 in 11.
As real a concern as breast cancer is to
women’s health, women in their 60s are
about twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s over the rest of their lives as they are
to develop breast cancer.
As part of the findings in recent years it
has been confirmed that movement has an
impact on the trajectory of Alzheimer’s. As
a result, Miles For Memories began in 2013.
The program offers a variety of programs to
raise funds and awareness as well as get the
community moving. The benefits from moving also has a positive effect on several other
chronic conditions ranging from obesity to
diabetes. Knowing this you can help have a
positive impact on your children and grandchildren. Invite them to get moving with
you. Just 15 minutes per day for children can
make all the difference as they begin to age.
Not surprisingly, the biggest risk factor
for Alzheimer’s continues to be age. So as
mature adults, we can choose to age more
healthfully. Getting moving is part of this.
Part of the funds from the inaugural year of
Miles for Memories went to support research
at the Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids.
At our recent Dining for Dementia event
diners enjoyed an update on the research as
well as additional information regarding the
aging process research. It was encouraging to
learn that they are having success with identifying factors that impact aging as well as,
how those factors can effect longevity. Stay
tuned for more.
In 2014, the cost to Medicare and Medicaid of caring for those with Alzheimer’s and
other dementias will reach a combined $150
billion with Medicare spending nearly $1
in every $5 on people with Alzheimer’s or
another dementia. Add to that the unpaid care
provided by family members and the number
is even more staggering.
In the state of Michigan alone there are
505,000 Alzheimer’s caregivers providing
575 million hours of unpaid care valued at $7
billion.
These numbers are set to soar as the baby
boomers continue to enter the age of greatest
risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Unless something is done to change the course of the
disease, there could be as many as 16 million
Americans living with Alzheimer’s in 2050,
at a cost of $1.2 trillion (in current dollars) to
the nation.
This dramatic rise includes a 500% increase in combined Medicare and Medicaid
spending and a 400% increase in out-of-pocket spending. The country’s first-ever National
Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease has a
goal of preventing and effectively treating
Alzheimer’s disease by 2025. Ensuring strong
implementation of the National Alzheimer’s
Plan, including adequately funding Alzheimer’s research, is the best way to avoid these
staggering human and financial tolls. Governor Snyder has also added Alzheimer’s to his
list of priorities for seniors in this year’s state
budget.
Locally Miles for Memories is working
hard to raise funds for and awareness about
the projected toll of Alzheimer’s disease.
Join the group, support the cause financially,
or participate in an event. With Miles for
Memories your local dollars support local
programs and research.
Together we can make a difference and
change the face of Alzheimer’s in Calhoun
County through movement, programming and
research. Join us on September 6.
The Miles for Memories main event will be
held September 6 in downtown Battle Creek.
Events include a quarter-mile community
stroll, 5K walk, 5K run, 10K run, and 20K
bike tour. Register online at www.signmeup.
com or at our website and hit the link. If you
prefer to register in person you can print the
form from the website at www.scenepub.
com/milesformemories or simply come to
registration Friday September 5 from 4-7pm
or Saturday morning starting at 7am. The
event begins at 9am. You can even check out
the routes at the website.
Donations can be sent directly to the Battle
Creek Community Foundation, One Riverwalk Centre, 34 W Jackson Street, Battle
Creek, MI, 49017-3505. Please make checks
payable to BCCF / Miles for Memories.
More information is available at www.
scenepub.com/milesformemories, call Sherii
Sherban at (269) 979-1412 ext 102, or email
[email protected].
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GRANDPARENTING VS. PARENTING
YOUR GRANDCHILDREN
By: Julie Seifke
We are not the Waltons. But, we do have
a three-generation household. Between
my younger son’s single parenthood
and working third shift, extreme family
involvement made a lot of sense. Seeing
life through the eyes of our seven-year-old
granddaughter is a blessed adventure.
Perhaps any grandparent does much
of what we do full-time. As I have
other grandchildren I see similarities
and differences. Where does spoiling
come into all of this?
Materially each grandchild and their
family dynamics are distinct. So I do not
feel I need to count dollar for dollar or item
for item equally between them. Needs and
wants of grandchildren of different ages
differ as apples from oranges, so I do not
compare. The oldest grandchild, as an
example, has learned that many things
will be saved for others as they grow.
I wrestle with consistent discipline
versus not being as strict as I was while
raising my children. I try to honor my
son’s guidelines for discipline, but add
that grandparent nuance.
I don’t want to put her in the position of
choosing between direction given by her
dad or myself. But we certainly have more
opportunities for such nonsense, more so
than with the other grandkids. So the score
is celery-3 versus cookies-1. Yet, I serve
Bugs on a Log, the peanut butter and raisin
variety of celery snack. That extended
bedtime just doesn’t cut it, either, even if
the soulful eyes attempt to persuade us.
While some children play one parent off
another, we could have interesting
triangles of communication on any given
day. Parenting discussions are more complex
with more adults involved each day. It is a
good thing there is respect and trust between
us, as we just don’t talk about everything
in advance, even though I have done this
before and should know what to expect.
At times we phone or text to check, but
usually standard rules apply. But there is
grace. My son may leave the clean laundry
for her to fold and put away. I may do more
than my share of helping under the guise of
checking sizes, what is becoming outgrown,
or teaching how to sort play clothes from
school clothes. Where I did not follow my
son’s wishes exactly, he has been known
to shrug, grin, and just go with it.
Toys at Grandma and Grandpa’s is
another minefield. Definite distinctions
now must be made.
Previously, her room would have been
more of a playroom used by all grandkids.
Now we keep toys that are specifically hers
in her room, with the door closed when
younger grandkids visit. Most toy purchases
have the tag line explaining whether it is
her toy or an addition to the household. It
is easier with books, as her name can be
written inside. Just because she played with
something all the time, does not make it hers
or give her the right to direct usage by other
grandkids. In turn, she is getting old enough
to outgrow toys and offer them to the
household toy boxes. Communicating keeps
misunderstanding and hurt feelings at bay.
After almost a year and a half into our
adventure, I find many others are in the
same boat. Brianna is a second grader at
Union City Schools, where up to 40%
of the middle schoolers are being raised
in full or part by grandparents. While
visiting her class for parties or field days,
other grandparents were regulars also.
Interestingly, at conferences, the
teacher directed conversation to and
made inquiries of me. I in turn looked
respectfully at my son while he answered
as he is fully engaged with the homework
end of things. He makes sure her clothes
are laid out, book bag is in place, and that
her lunch is packed. That leaves Grandpa
or I to troubleshoot the unexpected rather
than be responsible for all of it.
Yet, I am not the legal guardian, so the
school is limited in what they can convey
to me or allow me to authorize even if I
am a 24/7-365 responsible adult.
I use the calendar to remind me that
we need to wrap up our afternoon activities
in order to meet the school bus. Snow days
begin with the call from the school and
then may include our Sidekick for the day.
These things are not unfortunate, just
not how I envisioned this stage in our life.
Certainly, adventure after adventure would
fall under the category of Priceless!
We enjoyed the time as a couple while she
enjoyed an extended vacation, but cherished
the, “I am glad I am home, Grandma!”
“Oh, goodnight, granddaughter.”
“Goodnight, Grandma.” “Goodnight, Son.”
“Goodnight, Mom.” Zzzzzz
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MEDICATION SAFETY TIPS FOR
OLDER ADULTS
By: Rose Baran PharmD
Whether you’re settling into your
sixties or heading into your ninth decade,
you should be extra careful when taking
prescription and over-the-counter medicines.
And if you’re caring for older loved ones,
you should help them stay safe.
The older you get, the more likely you are to
use additional medicines, which can increase
the chance of harmful drug interactions.
And, as we age, body changes can affect
the way medicines are absorbed, leading to
potential complications. For instance, your
liver and kidneys may not work as well,
which affects how a drug breaks down
and leaves your body. And changes in your
digestive system can affect how fast drugs
get to your bloodstream.
“There is no question that physiology
changes as we age. Many chronic medical
conditions don’t even appear until our later
years,” explains RADM (Ret.) Sandra L.
Kweder, M.D., F.A.C.P., deputy director of
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Office of New Drugs. “It’s not that people
are falling to pieces; some changes are just
part of the normal aging process.”
Tip 1: Take Medicine as Prescribed
Take your medicine regularly and according
to your health care provider’s instructions.
Don’t skip doses or stop taking medication
without first consulting with your provider.
(This holds true even if you’re feeling better
or if you think the medicine isn’t working.)
“Medication can’t work unless you take it,”
Kweder says. “For instance, medications
that treat chronic conditions such as high
blood pressure and diabetes typically only
work when taken regularly and as directed.
You have to take them continuously to
maintain control over your condition.”
Dosing for medications is based on
clinical trials, which FDA reviews.
“Every medicine is really different and
is dosed according to what’s been tested,”
says Kweder, which is one reason why
you shouldn’t select a dose yourself.
If you’re having bothersome side effects
from a medication, or have other questions,
talk to your health care provider.
Tip 2: Keep a Medication List
Write down what you’re taking and keep
the list with you. Consider giving a copy
to a friend or loved one that you trust,
an important step especially in case of
emergency and when you’re traveling.
Record the medicine’s brand name, if
applicable, and generic name. Also write
down how often and what dosage you take.
(For instance, one pill daily, 300 mg.)
Finally, note when you take each drug.
“You should know your medicines better
than the doctor does,” says Kweder.
Tip 3: Be Aware of Potential Interactions
Remember, as you age, you’re at higher risk
for drug interactions.
Interactions can occur when:
• One drug affects how another drug works;
• A medical condition you have makes
a certain drug potentially harmful;
• A food or non-alcoholic drink
reacts with a drug;
• A medicine interacts with an
alcoholic drink.
Your task? Learn which interactions are
possible. You can do this by carefully reading
drug facts labels on over-the-counter drugs
and the information that comes with
your prescription medications, and by
reviewing any special instructions with
your health care provider. For instance,
some drugs should not be taken with
alcohol, as symptoms such as loss of
coordination and memory loss can result.
If you’re seeing multiple health
care providers, tell each one about all
of your medications and supplements.
You also can ask your pharmacist about
potential interactions.
Tip 4: Review Medications with Your
Health Care Provider Schedule at least one
annual review of your medications with
your health care provider to confirm which
medications are still necessary and which
you can stop taking (if any).
If a certain medication seems out of
your budget, ask your health care provider
whether there is a cheaper, and still
effective, alternative.
This review can help you avoid interactions
and can lessen costs. Sometimes, especially
if you’re seeing multiple providers, certain
questions can fall through the cracks, says
Kweder. But, she says, there is no such thing
as a stupid question about medicine.
“As a society, we have become reliant
on pharmaceuticals to help us attain a longer
and higher-quality life. It’s a wonderful
success of Western medicine,” she adds.
“The goal should be for each of us to access
that benefit but respect that medicines are
serious business. To get the most out of
them, you should take them with great care
and according to directions.”
Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA)
Consumer Updates page is the source for this
article with the full article and the latest updates
on FDA regulated products available at http://
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/default.htm.
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SECURING YOUR MENTAL PEACE
OF MIND
By: State Representative Kate Segal
Safety is important at any age, but as
we age it can take on a new significance.
Unfortunately, there are some people who
look for opportunities to take advantage
of others, and too many of them target
seniors. The good news is that there are
several common-sense – and usually
inexpensive – steps that you can take to
reduce your risk of being burglarized or
falling prey to a criminal.
The next Calhoun County
prescription drug drop-off event will
be held on Saturday, September 20
from 10am-noon in the parking lot of
the George W. Toeller Building at 190
East Michigan in Battle Creek.
Please consider incorporating some
or all of these safety measures into your
home and life.
Protect yourself and your home.
Dead-bolted window and door locks can
slow a burglar down. You may also obtain a
discount of 2 to 5 percent on your insurance
policy for installing these devices.
Invest in a burglar alarm. The most
effective systems ring at an outside
service, which alerts the police, fire and
other emergency services. A sophisticated
alarm system could result in insurance
discounts of 15 to 20 percent.
Make sure you have strong doors.
Outside doors and frames should be made
of metal or solid hardwood and be at least
1-3/4 inches thick. Each door must fit its
frame securely. Even the best lock will not
deter a burglar if it is installed in a weak
door. Garage doors also need strong
locks. If you have a tool shed, keep it
locked since burglars can use the tools
to break into your home.
Turn off your computer and
disconnect it from the Internet
when not in use. If you save personal
information on your computer, make sure
it is difficult to access. You do not want a
hacker at work while you are on vacation.
Keep valuables under lock and key
and well hidden. Do not leave personal
documents in your home office or desk;
burglars know to look for them there.
Put critical documents in a lockbox or
safe somewhere else in the house. Keep
copies of important documents at another
location – a relative’s home, for example.
Expensive jewelry should also be hidden
somewhere other than the bedroom or
left in a safe deposit box.
Keep prescription medications
out-of-reach. Keep your prescriptions
out-of-reach of young children, and secure
them so that they aren’t easily accessible
to others as well. Prescription drug abuse
is a problem for young people and adults,
so don’t leave your medications sitting out
on counters. When you need to dispose of
out-of-date medications, don’t flush them
down the toilet. With millions of people
flushing unwanted medications, traces of
drug residue are leaking into our water
supply. This creates unknown health risks
to people and endangers the environment.
The next prescription drug drop-off
event will be held on Saturday, September
20 from 10am-noon in the parking lot of
the George W. Toeller Building at 190
East Michigan in Battle Creek.
Stop telemarketing calls. No one
likes to be disturbed by unwanted
telemarketing calls. You can stop these
calls by signing up on the national
Do Not Call List. It is against the law
for telemarketers to call any number
once it has been listed on this registry
for 31 days. While this will stop a lot
of calls, you may still receive calls
from charities and nonprofit organizations,
political campaigns, pollsters, and
organizations with which you currently
conduct business.
Call (888) 382-1222 or visit
www.donotcall.gov to register your phone
number on the national Do Not Call List.
Additionally, my staff and I are
also always available if you have any
concerns or issues that you would like
to share with us. We are available by
calling toll-free (888) 347-8062 or by
email at [email protected].
SENIOR DINING CENTERS
CITY
BARRY COUNTY
Hastings
Nashville
Woodland
Delton
BRANCH COUNTY
Coldwater
Union City
CALHOUN COUNTY
Albion
Battle Creek
Battle Creek
Albion
Battle Creek
Battle Creek
Marshall
Battle Creek
Battle Creek
Battle Creek
New - Homer
New - Tekonsha
JACKSON COUNTY
Jackson
Munith
Michigan Center
Norvell
Jackson
Spring Arbor
Jackson
LOCATION
FACILITATOR
PHONE
DAYS
TIME
COA Building
Mary Cook
(269) 948-4856
M-F
10am-2pm
Main St. Banqets
Jenny Burlison
(269) 852-9182
M-F
10:30am-1pm
Eagles Club
Joyce Dennie
(269) 367-4041
M,W,F
10:30am-1pm
Faith United Methodist
Elayne Nottingham
(269) 623-5400
M,W,T
10:30am-1pm
Meals provided by Barry County Commission on Aging. A program sponsored by Barry County United Way.
Branch County CAA Office
Tamara Wittbrodt
(517) 278-8249
M-F
9am-1pm
Lunch Served at 12pm
Union City Fire Station
Rusty Hampton
(517) 741-7212
M,T,TH,F
10:30am-12pm
Lunch served at 12pm
Meals provided by Community Action Food and Nutritional Services. Funding sources AAA 3C, Branch County United Way, USDA and private donations.
Albion Senior Dining Center
Cynthia Rose
(866) 200-8877
M-F
10:30am-1pm
Bedford Manor Dining Center
Burdell Wells
(866) 200-8877
M-F
10:30am-1pm
Cherryhill Manor Senior Center
Constance Siegel
(866) 200-8877
M-F
10:30am-1pm
Clarence Dining Center
Sharon Rice
(866) 200-8877
M,T,W
10:30am-1pm
Lakeview 890 Dining Center
Karl Hoard
(866) 200-8877
M-F
10:30am-1pm
Lakeview 900 Dining Center
Louise Williams
(866) 200-8877
M-F
10:30am-1pm
Marshall House Dining Center
Bablynn Squires
(866) 200-8877
M,W,F
10:30am-1pm
Springview Towers Dining Center
Caroline Oberlin
(866) 200-8877
M-F
10:30am-1pm
Westbrook Place Dining Center
Michelle Dove
(866) 200-8877
M-F
10:30am-1pm
Washington Heights Community
Monique Furlow
(866) 200-8877
T,W,Th
10:30am-1pm
Northside Senior Dining Center
Homer Community House
Senior Health Partners
(866) 200-8877
T
10:30am
Tekonsha Community Hall
(866) 200-8877
T
10am
Meals provided by Senior Services. Funding by Calhoun County Senior Services, AAA 3B, USDA and private donations.
Lunch served at 11:30am
Crouch Senior Center
Henrietta
St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
Norvell/Township Hall
Park Forest
Spring Arbor Senior Center
Word of Light
RoxAnn Jarrell
Bonda Wetmore
Betty Konopacki
Cynthia Risinger
Dee Prue
Bev Green
Cammy Nichol
(517) 788-4364
(517) 596-3374
(517) 764-2950
(517) 536-4370
(517) 787-9750
(517) 750-1010
(517) 782-7755
M,T,W,Th,F
M,W,F
M,W,F
M,W,F
M,T,W,Th,F
M,T,W,Th,F
M,T,W,Th,F
8am-4pm
10am-1pm
10am-2pm
10am-1pm
10am-1pm
8:30am-2:30pm
10am-1:30pm
Whole Person Wellness too
Whole Person Wellness too
To have your senior dining center added, Call Sherii at (269) 979-1412 ext. 102 or Email: [email protected]
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SENIOR SUPPORT GROUPS
BACC..............
BBC ................
BBCH .............
BCCOA ...........
BLH ................
BPC ................
CHC................
DC ..................
Branch Area Careers Center
Burnham Brook Center
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
Barry County Commission On Aging
Bronson Lakeveiw Hospital
Brooklyn Presbysterian Church
Community Health Center
Disability Connection
DN..................
FCOTN............
HAL ................
H&C ...............
HMO...............
ILC .................
JGCRC ...........
Disability Newtwork
First Church of the Nazarene
Heritage Assisted Living
H&C Burnside Senior Center
Hospice of Michigan Office
Immanuel Lutheran Church
John Ganton’s County
Retirement Community
LatO ...............
LFR ................
LS ..................
MBAD.............
MPKZ .............
OCB................
BBCH OPC .....
Legacy at the Oaks
Lux Restaurant
Lifespan
Marian Burch Adult Daycare
Milham Park, Kalamazoo
Old Country Buffet
Bronson Battle Creek
Hospital Outpatient Center
PA .................. Ponderosa
SR .................. Southwest Rehab
WPC ............... Westlake Presbyterian Church
To have your support group added,
Call Sherii at (269) 979-1412 ext.102
or Email: [email protected].
GROUP
FREQUENCY
DAY
TIME
LOCATION
FACILITATOR
PHONE
Alizheimer’s Association
Alizheimer’s Association
Alizheimer’s Association - Coldwater
Alizheimer’s Association - Hastings
Alizheimer’s Association - Jackson
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
3rd Wed
3rd Wed
1st Mon
3rd Thurs
2nd Tues
2nd Fri
2:30-4pm
1:30-3:30pm
3-4:30pm
3:30-5pm
6:30-8:30pm
1-3pm
BBC
BPC
H&C
BCCOA
JGCRC
The Village of Spring Meadows
Julie Duesing
Julie Duesing
Julie Duesing
Julie Duesing
Julie Duesing
Julie Duesing
(800) 272-3900
(800) 272-3900
(800) 272-3900
(800) 272-3900
(800) 272-3900
(800) 272-3900
Monthly
4th Thurs
2:30-4pm
FCOTN
Julie Duesing
(800) 272-3900
3rd Thurs (Dec-Nov)
Alzheimer’s Support Group - Jackson
Amputee
Bereaved Parents - Jackson
Bereavement Support Group
- Luncheon
- Dinners
Monthly
Monthly
Weekly
Monthly
Bi-Weekly
Bi-Weekly
1st & 3rd Thurs
June 15th
Tues
3rd Mon
Alternate Thurs
Alternate Wed
12-2pm
4:30pm
6:30-8pm
10:30am
1pm
5:30pm
MPKZ
ILC
LS
OCB
Lux Restaurant
Theresa Bonnema
Patrice Marner
Judy Rarick
Sherrill Ruch
Sherrill Ruch
(517) 788-4364
(269) 963-9696
(517) 841-6982 ext 3569
(269) 731-4363
(269) 660-3621
(269) 660-3621
Brain Injury
Cancer - Breast (One Day At A Time)
Cancer - Look Good, Feel Better
Cancer Transitions:
Moving Beyond Treatment
Caregivers
Caregivers
Caregiving For The Caregiver
Chronic Illness - Jackson
Chronic Lung Disease
Chronic Pain
Compasionate Friends
Ostomy Education
Weekly
Monthly
Monthly
Bi-Yearly
Thurs
Last Thurs
1st Thurs
Thurs
1:30-3:30pm
6-7:30pm
6-7:30pm
10am-12pm
DN
BBCH
BBCH
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Miranda Grunwell
Diane Olian
Sue Deruiter
Sha’marie Heberer
(269) 288-0047
(269) 274-5084
(269) 245-8647
(269) 245-8038
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Bi-Yearly
Monthly
Monthly
Varies
2nd Tues
3rd Thurs
2nd & 4th Thurs
1st & 3rd Mon
Tuesday
3rd Tues
1st & 3rd Wed
10-11:30am
3:30-5pm
1:30pm
6:30-8:15pm
2-3:30pm
2-3pm
6:30-8pm
SHP / BBC
BCCOA
Lakeview Senior Living
Center for Radiation Oncology
BBCH OPC
BBC
BBC
CPAP
Diabetes - Carry On
Diabetes Albion
Diabetes Battle Creek
Diabetes Coldwater
Divorce Recovery Workshop - Jackson
Gluten Free Club
Grief
Grief Recovery
Grief Recovery - Jackson
Grief - Hastings
Grief - Masculine Side of - Jackson (Sept)
Grief - Navig. the Storm - Jackson (Sept)
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Does That Hurt?
Exercise Injuries...
By: Troy Huggett
Can you relate to this scenario?
After putting it off for too long, you
commit to get fit – only to find yourself injured the minute you start working out. All of the sudden your fitness
goals go back on the shelf and you are
left to deal with the pain.
Whether your injury occurs right
off the bat or after years of regular
workouts the result is always the same.
It is discouraging, painful and downright depressing. And since studies
suggest that up to 38% of all exercisers suffer from an injury each year, it
is a subject worth exploring.
Top 3 Workout Injuries – The following three ailments occur commonly
among active people. Let’s explore the
cause of each and then detail your very
own injury prevention plan.
1. Strain / Pulled Muscle: occurs
when a tendon (connects muscle to
bone) or muscle is stretched or torn.
If you suffer from a strain you will
feel pain and swelling in the muscle
belly, or loss of function if the strain
occurred in a tendon. Many strains
occur as the result of an improper
warm-up and insufficient stretching.
2. Sprain: occurs when a ligament
(connects bone to bone) is stretched
or torn. While this can happen to any
ligament in your body, the most common placements of sprains are in the
ankle, wrist and knee. Often this injury
will happen suddenly as the ligament
is stretched beyond its normal limit,
usually during a fall or other acute
trauma.
3. Low Back Pain: it is said that
80% of the population will experience
back pain at some point in their lives
– and the list of causes is as diverse as
the sufferers themselves. Here are the
main reasons for workout related back
pain:
• Improper form: Similar to bad
posture, using improper form
while performing weight bearing
exercises will leave your back sore
and aching. The good news is that
once your form is corrected this
pain should subside after a healing
period.
• Weak muscles: If you have a desk
job then chances are your deep back
muscles are inactive and unconditioned. When you start an exercise program, but fail to properly
strengthen these muscles, the result
is often an aching back.
• Strained muscles: Not to pick on
that desk job, but another result of
sitting all day is tight back muscles.
When these muscles are not properly warmed up and stretched before
exercise begins, muscle strains
occur.
5-Step Injury Prevention Plan –
Injuries don’t have to slow you from
meeting your fitness goals. The following five steps will dramatically
reduce your chance of injury and if
you do find yourself injured, but have
been following these five steps, your
recovery will be quick and efficient.
Step 1: Stretch: What is more
boring than stretching? You want to
exercise, not sit around touching your
toes – right? Stretching is the best
way to increase muscle elasticity and
durability. Tight muscles are big contributors to strains. Take the time to
stretch everyday before and after your
workout to stave off injury.
Step 2: Warm Up: Preparing for
your workout should not begin and
end with putting on your gym clothes.
Your muscles need to be coaxed into
motion by way of a 10-15 minute
warm up in order to prepare them for
injury-free use. Cold muscles are less
elastic and are therefore more prone to
tears.
Step 3: Proper Gear: For most
fitness enthusiasts proper gear has
everything to do with their shoes. Find
shoes that offer support and traction
for your exercise of choice, and make
sure that they aren’t too tight or too
loose. If you are prone to ankle injuries then try a pair of high-tops for
extra support.
Step 4: Lifestyle: Getting healthy
amounts of sleep, eating well balanced
meals and staying hydrated will all
contribute to your performance during
exercise. The healthier your lifestyle
is the less likely you are to suffer an
injury.
Step 5: Condition: This may seem
like the most obvious step to injury
prevention, but unfortunately it is the
most overlooked. People who keep
their bodies in top condition by exercising regularly and maintaining a
healthy lifestyle are the least likely to
injure themselves. When exercise programs are started and stopped sporadically your muscles are most likely to
become injured. Of course being conditioned also has another great benefit
that everyone enjoys – you get to look
and feel great!
For some, the ultimate injury prevention plan is to work with a qualified fitness expert, or staff at an area
facility. Together you can explore
proper technique and craft a plan for
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WISDOM
Michael H. West, Special to Senior Times
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Chamber of Commerce
Family Health Center
Family Fare
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Parks Drug Store
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west’s
UNSEEN HARVESTS
On a hill in the orchard where
I worked summers in high school,
I would sometimes shut down the
1936 John Deere tractor to listen to
the distant sound of vehicles’ tires on
Interstate 70. I would imagine driving
off to the unknown.
I still do that. Sometimes, I get in
my car and drive into the distance.
Now I can do that in September. Not
something I could do in my orchard
summer years because I would be off
to school in September when I never
looked back on the orchard where my
days started at seven o’clock with the
radio playing “Mule Skinner Blues”
as my father dropped me off, working
until six o’clock, six days per week –
sixty hours, for a gross pay of $48. Not
a typo! The government took taxes out
of that check. Those were the character
building years – ah yes…
I never saw the harvest, never
smelled the apples in the barns where
they were crated for wholesalers, for
grocers – I knew only the smell of the
green apples growing from small, hard
things to big sour green things. I never
tasted the cider. I helped Russell and
Mr. Warner cut props from the sweltering mosquito hollows and shoved them
under the bending limbs as the fruit
grew. I did then, sometimes, taste the
green sour of August, but not the sweet
of September that the bees love and that
we love and eat if we want to keep our
aging ‘systems’ flowing well. I worked
and sweated over them, but the harvests
were unseen.
Emory Basford, an English teacher
at St. Stephen’s School, Rome, Italy,
wrote Unseen Harvests, about the plight
of teachers who work to shape young
minds but rarely see how their efforts
come to fruition. It is often the same for
parents, who want to become grandparents but then fret because they cannot
live long enough to see how they turn
out as adults. Mr. Basford need not
have worried – he knew his discipline
and taught it well. His charges went
into the world properly trained in effective communication through the English
language. One Basford, alas, does not
trump the many teachers who care not
about the proper use of the tools of
the English language. We can see it
in the sloppy phrasing of words into
sentences, “communicators” saying too
much while contributing little to ‘The
Conversation.” We see “professional
writers” beginning every third sentence
with a conjunction, using “Very” to
modify modifiers, slipping off “Reason
why”… with the truly non-erudite
schlepping “Reason why because,”…
where the simple “Reason…” is sufficient. Everything in advertising is
“Amazing,” despite the wealth of adjectives and adverbs in our beautiful language.
Many teachers should go blind
before seeing their “Harvests.” We see
that outcome. What is happening in history, science and math? We cannot just
cry, “What difference does it make!”
The difference is huge! If the tools of
communicating thoughts do not matter, eventually the thoughts no longer
matter, truth no longer matters. We see
that phenomenon in the news, with the
rewriting of history and the 180-degree
flip of the meaning of the U.S.
Constitution. Everything changes, even
life itself, as a result. The queen mother
of swear words is a regular adjective/
verb/exclamation, even in the Rose
Garden. Movies? Forget about it! If
someone with the flu hocks his phlegm
into a corner of the Brownie Batter, is
not the entire batch contaminated?
Where, then, will grandchildren turn
to be shocking, cool or blasé in their
future? Will they turn back to cleaning
up the mess? Some of that will depend
on their parents and their grandparents.
The harvest of parenthood can be trusted unseen if the grandparents – you and
me – again care and set the example.
Perhaps then the institutions we helped
establish years ago can be entrusted to
do their job and it will all turn out well.
Maybe. It is up to you.
Calhoun County Fair
Pines Behavioral Health
H&C Burnside Senior Center
Monarch Community Bank
Southern Michigan Bank
Hastings
Commission on Aging
Family Fare
Laundromat
McDonald (W. State St.)
Pennock Health Center
Pennock Hospital
Pennock Professional Building
Ponderosa
Thornapple Credit Union
Jackson
Chamber of Commerce
Heartland Health Center
Laundromat (Wisner Road)
TLC Eyecare
Marshall
Chamber of Commerce
County Building
Library
Mancino’s Restaurant
Oaklawn Hospital
Union City
Village Library
Coldwater
Branch Co. Commission on Aging
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2014
Congratulations to our fair royalty
Senior King
Art Steinkirchner, 91, Marshall
Senior Queen
Ella Stephenson, 104, Battle Creek
Over 200 seniors came out to participate in the fun under the Senior Day
tent with coffee and donuts to start the
morning. Followed by BINGO, drumming, lunch, dessert, conversations,
and the crowing of our oldest man and
woman at the fair. All the fun was free,
including admission, complements of
the sponsors.
ponsors.
Senior Day would not be possible without sponsors Senior Times
and Calhoun County Senior Services.
Additional support was provided by
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Services, Senior Health Partners,
Airway Oxygen, Chalgian & Tripp,
NorthPointe Woods, Bickford Cottage,
the Oaks, Stacey Lott Attorney at Law,
Battle Creek Hearing, Swonks Flower
Shop, Sweetwater Donuts, and of
course, the Calhoun County Fair. Thank
you everyone for helping to make it a
fun day for our seniors!
caregiver’s
CORNER
Anne Clark, Special to Senior Times
TOOLS YOU CAN USE!
In the last month I cannot tell you
how many facility lists I have given
out, whether it’s a family looking
for a nursing facility, assisted living,
adult foster care home, or independent housing – people are looking.
Although I really don’t want to offend
anybody, my job is to protect those
we serve so my opinion differs from
some.
When the search starts it’s always
interesting because family caregivers
really want to be nice and set appointments, call by phone first, all the normal aspects of trying to give someone
a heads up that they’ll be stopping
by. I ALWAYS give the exact opposite advice, just show up and really
see what happens. I say this because
when dealing with children I’ve heard
for many years that people are turned
in and the family gets the call that
someone will be coming by – which
always gives time to “clean up” what
needs to happen. Well it’s not different when you’re talking about aging
parents, a spouse you can no longer
provide the care for or even a friend
that you’re trying to help. When you
visit a facility – no matter what type
you’re talking about – by showing up
you will really get a feel of what happens daily.
There are also tools to help you
when making a decision and I will set
the disclaimer that I know enough to
be dangerous but it’s a great place to
start As I learn more, you will also
learn more!).
The first thing you can do is go to
the www.michigan.gov/dhs website.
Use the search engine and type in
Adult Foster Care and Homes for the
Aged. You will then find three boxes
and the one you’re looking for is the
“General Box,” which will give you
access to who needs to be licensed
(requirements provided); who needs
foster care, and the best tool is the
“Search for Adult Foster Care and
Homes for the Aged Facilities.” When
you click on this link it will then
let you look at licensed facilities by
county. You can look in general or
by the exact name of the facility. The
way I search is by county, hit search
and it then gives you all the facilities.
You then click on the facility name
and that allows you to see the licensing and renewal information, as well
as (which is most important) any
“Special Investigation Reports.” This
is where you find complaints that
have been filed and also the investigation conclusion with detail.
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BARRY COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING
Friendship Center Locations:
Hastings COA Building:
(269) 948-4856
Mon-Fri 10 am-2pm
Nashville Masonic Temple:
(517) 852-9182
Mon-Fri 10:30am-1pm
Delton Faith United
Methodist Church
(269) 623-5400 10:30am-1pm
Woodland Eagles Club:
(269) 367-4041
Mon, Wed & Fri 10:30am-1pm
• Home Delivered Meals. For homebound seniors that are unable to prepare meals, can receive delicious meals at home. Special diets available.
• Senior Center Activities including line dancing, card making, beading,
cards, bingo, and many others.
• Senior Meal Choice Dining. Restaurant-based senior dining program.
• Chore Service provides minor home repair for seniors.
There are many more activities and opportunities to volunteer your time
and talents! Just Call Barry County Commission on Aging for more
information.
320 West Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, MI 49058
Phone: (269) 948-4856 | Fax: (269) 948-3336
E-Mail: [email protected] | www.barrycounty.org
A great tool to use when you are
selecting a facility where you will
be placing somone you care for is
www.michigan.gov/dhs.
There will be more to come about
how we can protect those we are
looking out for and what we can do
to ensure their safety. So next month I
will talk about filing complaints.
Have a great September and watch
for more to come!
Celebrate National Grandparents Day
at Kingman Museum!
By: Michelle Frank and Kelly VanRyswyk
Have fun with your grandkids!
Celebrate National Grandparents Day
on Saturday, September 6 at Kingman
Museum, located at 175 Limit Street in
Battle Creek within Leila Arboretum,
noon-4pm. Enjoy special hands-on activities at “The Wonderful World of Water”
exhibit and watch a planetarium show.
Each year, the United States
President issues a proclamation to designate the first Sunday in September after
Labor Day as National Grandparents
Day; and to call on people, groups and
organizations to observe the day with
appropriate ceremonies and activities. To
celebrate, Kingman Museum will grant
free admission to all grandparents visiting Saturday, September 6.
“The Wonderful World of Water”
is a fresh exhibit and program series
exploring water science, history, applications, issues, and art, now through
November 2014. There is so much to
discover about this precious resource
that we literally cannot live without.
The exhibit contains a large scale water
model, as well as over forty waterrelated artifacts, ranging from ocean life
and river reptiles, to ethnographic items
from cultures centered around water.
Programming topics cover animals, ecosystems – Oceans to local, Great Lakes,
and world waters; ice and glaciers; water
and food; water within the human body;
and conservation.
Check out water themes for families
every Saturday now through the end
of November. Some of the activities
include blowing giant bubbles; creating
a frog sculpture out of recycled tires;
having a wacky celebration of National
Toilet Day; imagining and assembling a
wave machine or water turbine; composing messages in a bottle while learning
about water currents; constructing a rain
barrel or rain stick; planetarium shows;
doing puzzles and reading books about
water; searching for buried treasures;
studying cartography/mapmaking; and
building model bridges and boats. We
will get you thinking about hot topics
related to water like water scarcity, climate change, the trend toward removing
dams, the impact of bottled water, the
local oil spill and clean-up, privatizing
water, and more! Plus, you’ll discover
terrific individuals and groups that
champion water quality and design
water related products and services.
Kids, teens and adults will be exposed
to ways that they can be aware of and
increase our local and world’s water
quality. There are a lot of great things
for different ages to experience and do
together.
Open noon-4pm. Free parking and
accessible facility (come along right
side path from Limit Street parking
lot). Membership gets you in free. If
you buy a gift of membership, your
admission for Grandparents Day will
be included. Otherwise, Admission is
$20 for a family pass (up to 6 people),
$5 for a student, $6 for seniors and military (free till Labor Day for Blue Star)
and $7 for adults. Children 2 years and
under are free.
For more information, public hours
and a schedule of events “Like” us on
Facebook, visit www.KingmanMuseum.
org or call (269) 965-5117. Birthday
parties and special celebrations can also
be scheduled.
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1715 Lansing Avenue,
Jackson, MI 49202
www.co.jackson.mi.us/
agencies/deptaging
MONDAY, 1
• Labor Day: All Nutrition Sites Closed
TUESDAY, 2
• TRAID, 9am
• Quilting, 10am
• Chair Exercise, 10:30am
• Woodcarving Class, 1pm
• Music Jam Session, 1pm
• Write Your Life, 1pm
WEDNESDAY, 3
• Fit After 50, 8:30am
• Card Class w/Linda, 10am
• Ballroom Dancing, 10am
• Kinship Group, 12pm
• Get In Line, 12:15pm
• Penny Bingo, 12:45pm
THURSDAY, 4
• Ladies v Gents Pool Challenge, 10am
• Caregiver Support Group, 12pm
• Euchre Tourney, 12:45pm
• Acrylic Paint Class, 1pm
FRIDAY, 5
• Bingo, 10:30am
• Bridge Club, 1pm
MONDAY, 8
• Computer Help, 10am
• Bingo, 10:30am
• Tai Chi Workshop, 11am
TUESDAY, 9
• Yoga, 8:30am
• Quilting, 10am
WEDNESDAY, 10
• Karaoke, 12:45pm
THURSDAY, 11
• Ladies vs Gents Pool Challenge, 10am
FRIDAY, 12
• Foot Clinic, 9am-12pm
• Bingo, 10:30am
MONDAY, 15
• Bingo, 10:30am
• Classic-Car Festival At
The Fairgrounds, 4:30-7:30pm
TUESDAY, 16
• Yoga, 8:30am
• Quilting, 10am
• Write Your Life, 1pm
WEDNESDAY, 17
• Card Class w/Linda, 10am
• Penny Bingo, 12:45pm
THURSDAY, 18
• Pool Challenge, 10am
• Caregiver Support Group, 12pm
FRIDAY, 19
• No Fit After 50 Dahlem Center
Walking Tour In Lieu Of Class Today
• Bingo, 10:30am
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
MONDAY, 22
• Bingo, 10:30am
TUESDAY, 23
• Yoga, 8:30am
• Quilting, 10am
WEDNESDAY, 24
• Get In LIne, 12:15pm
• Karaoke, 12:45pm
THURSDAY, 25
• Ladies v Gents Pool Challenge, 10am
• Dinner Dance, 5-9pm
FRIDAY, 26
• Bingo, 10:30am
MONDAY, 29
• Games, 10:30am
• Bingo, 1pm
TUESDAY, 30
• Yoga, 8:30am
• Quilting, 10am
For more activities & locations visit
their website or call (517) 788-4364.
BURNHAM
BROOK CENTER
(269) 965-0000
200 W. Michigan Avenue
www.burnhambrook.org
CARDS / GAMES
(MEMBERS ONLY)
Bid Whist
Monday-Friday, 9-12pm
Euchre
Thursday, 12:30-3pm
Mah Jongg
Friday, 12:45-4pm
Men’s Bridge Club
Mondays, 12-3pm
Pegs & Jokers
Monday, 12-3pm
Pinochle
Tuesday, 1-3pm
Variety Cards
Wednesday, 12-3:30pm
CLUBS / RECREATION
Battle Creek Stamp Club
2nd Thursday of the Month, 5-8pm
Billiards
Monday-Friday, 6am-8pm
Tournaments, Tuesday & Friday, 1pm
Burnham Bicyclers
Thursdays, 5:30pm, April - September
Burnham Brook Golf League
April - August
Burnham Brook Singers Rehearsals
Fridays, 9:30-11:15am
Trips
Contact Burnham Brook for Details
H&C BURNSIDE
SENIOR CENTER
(517) 279-6565
65 Grahl Drive, Coldwater, MI 49036
www.burnsidecenter.com
MONDAY, 1
• Closed For Holiday
TUESDAY, 2
• Chair Exercise, $3 Per Class
WEDNESDAY, 3
• Bring A Craft Project, 9
• Music By Mary Temples, 11:30am
THURSDAY, 4
• Volunteer Meeting,
“Children’s Museum”, 10am
• Free Dessert w/Meal Purchase,
11:30am-12:30pm
• Genealogy Meeting, 5:30pm
FRIDAY, 5
• Dance “Roy Cole Country Rock”, 6-10pm
MONDAY, 8
• Hopco Hearing Service, 10am
• Piano Music, 11:30am
• Evening Star Quilt Group, 1pm
• Alzheimer’s Support Group, 3pm
TUESDAY, 9
• Chair Exercise, $3 Per Class
• GabMores: Black History, 1:30pm
• Kinship Care, 5;30pm, RSVP 279-6565
WEDNESDAY, 10
• Beginner Windows 8.1 Computer Class,
9-10am, $5 First Class, Call To
Register 279-6565 (Week 1 of 12)
• Music By Kathy Cary, 11:30am
THURSDAY, 11
• Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Checks,
11am-12pm
• Piano Music by Daisy Rubley, 11:30am
• Ice Cream Sundae Bar, 1:30-1:45pm
FRIDAY, 12
• Dance “Southern Edge”, 6-10pm
MONDAY, 15
• Fotography For Fun, 10-11am,
Call To Register, 279-6565
TUESDAY, 16
• Foot Clinic, Call For Appointment
269-625-4650
• 9 Ball Pool Tournament, 12:45pm
• Chair Exercise, $3 Per Class, 1pm
• Movie & Popcorn: Heaven Is Real, 2pm
• Amateur Radio Club, Open To Public, 7pm
WEDNESDAY, 17
• Bring A Craft Project, 9am
• Beginner Windows 8.1 Computer Class,
9-10am, $5 First Class, Call To
Register 279-6565 (Week 2 of 12)
• Music By Donna Green, 12pm
THURSDAY, 18
• Men’s Breakfast, Call For More Info, 7am
• Tai Chi For Arthritis, 10 Week Class, $5
Per Class, Call To Sign Up (Week 1 Of 5)
• Beginning Strained Glass Class, Limit 5,
Call To Sign Up 279-6565 (Week 1 Of 5)
FRIDAY, 19
TUESDAY, 23
• Flu Clinic By Rite Aid, 9am-11:30am
• Absentee Voter & Voter Registrations By
Coldwater City Offices, 9:45-11:45am
HEALTH / FITNESS
WEDNESDAY, 24
• Craft Project: Paper Bead Bracelet, $2,
Call To Sign Up (Limit 10), 9:30am-12pm
• Beginner Windows 8.1 Computer Class
(Week 3 Of 12), 9-10am
• iPad Class, Facetime, Limit 15,
Call To Register, 10am
• How To Use BATA, 12pm
THURSDAY, 25
• Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Checks,
11am-12pm
• Tai Chi For Arthritis, 10 Week Class,
$5 Per Class, (Week 2 Of 10),
10:45-11:45am
• Beginning Strained Glass Class,
(Week 2 Of 5), 12:30pm
• Pool Tournament, 1pm
The Fitness Loft
Monday-Thursday, 5:30am-8pm
Friday, 5:30am-6:30pm
Saturday, 8am-2pm
FRIDAY, 26
TUESDAY, 30
DANCE / MUSIC
Line Dance Class
Mondays, 2-4pm
Tap Dancing Class
Mondays, 10-11am
SEP 2014
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Bonnie Lemons ........... 1
Susan Baldwin ............ 1
Jeanette Blatter ......... 1
Dorothy Buckley ........ 1
Virginia Burnham ........ 1
Anthony Coleman ....... 1
Nadine Crandall .......... 1
John Croften ............... 1
Constance Julius ........ 1
Bonnie Lemons ........... 1
Glenda Gail McKinley .. 1
Frank Walker .............. 1
Delia Wolfe ................. 1
Monica Anderson ........ 2
Julie Camp-Seifke ...... 2
Lillian Davis ................ 2
Linda Henderson......... 2
Mary Knollenberg ....... 2
Joyce Marshall .......... 2
Carl MoQuist ............... 2
Norma Rambow.......... 2
Virginia Sanders ....... 2
Dawn Smith................ 2
Maria Smyth ............... 2
Geraldine Taylor .......... 2
Jim Thienel ................. 2
Tom Williams .............. 2
Patricia Patterson ....... 3
Robert Kochinski......... 3
Patricia Patterson ....... 3
Loretta Ruby-Strand ... 3
Natalie Tramel............. 3
Robert Hamilton .......... 4
Genevieve Hanson ...... 4
Peg Moser .................. 4
John Stedman ............ 4
Margaret Avery .......... 5
Mickey Benson ........... 5
Margaret Hiscock ....... 5
Jane Johnson ............. 5
Charlene Miller ........... 5
Kristina Ashley ............ 6
Tami Brown ................ 6
Thomas Campbell ....... 6
Duane Davis ............... 6
Marta Diaz .................. 6
Robin Gills .................. 6
Beveryly Hendon......... 6
Julie Holton ................ 6
Roger Lewis ............... 6
Tom Dauer .................. 7
Shirley De Peu ............ 7
Colin Jankowski ......... 7
Sherii Sherban ............ 7
Rich & Shirley
DeRuiter* .................... 8
Richard Asztalos ......... 8
Ruth Hoag .................. 8
Esther Klammer .......... 8
Arlona McCallum ........ 9
Beth Case ................... 9
Dorothy Hall ................ 9
Lena Phillips ............... 9
Peggy Brown ............ 10
Nick Curl .................. 10
James Gabriel .......... 10
Mke Kowall............... 10
Jim Pearl .................. 10
Elaine Peters............. 10
Donald Thompson ..... 10
Elaine Thompson ...... 10
Virgil Archie .............. 11
Carol Ferguson ......... 11
Kate Harris ............... 11
Ed Jinks ................... 11
Lori Holguin .............. 11
Nancy Macfarlane ..... 11
Earl Lee Mason......... 11
Kris Quartermaine..... 11
Pat Wank .................. 12
Joan De Pung ........... 12
Kelly Kupiec .............. 12
Pat Wank .................. 12
Marlyn Smith ............ 13
Ruth Brooks .............. 13
Debbie Evans............ 13
Doug Hilton............... 13
Mark Jansen............. 13
Deborah Marz ........... 13
Mariyn Smith ............ 13
Nelson Wilson ........... 13
Art Clayman .............. 14
Angela Enos.............. 14
Barb Kuehne ............ 14
Etta Pabst ............... 14
Patricia Peterson....... 14
Tim Reese ................ 14
Elizabeth Westwood .. 14
Sharon Wise ............. 14
Bob Barnes ............... 15
Joyce Burnett ........... 15
Gwen Hazel .............. 15
Elinor Hill .................. 15
Elsie Myers ............... 15
Don Parizek .............. 15
Betty Ann Wilson....... 15
Jean McMillan .......... 16
Mike Caron ............... 16
BJ Etheridge ............. 16
Dale Geminder .......... 16
Rosa Horton .............. 16
Jo Schils................... 16
Jan Tolf..................... 16
Don Volaric ............... 16
Luella Whitfield ........ 16
Mary Feicos .............. 17
Mary Feicos .............. 17
Patty Field................. 17
Roy Fields ................. 17
Mary Lucas............... 17
Jane Miller ............... 17
Barbara Ryan............ 17
Angie Brown ............. 18
Wayne De Pree ......... 18
Linda Okerlund ......... 18
Wilma Sargent .......... 18
Jennifer Wezensky .... 18
Pat Sadque ............... 19
Roland Esterline........ 19
Harold Mead ............. 19
Holly StrauchHeemsoth ................. 19
Laura Whipple........... 19
Terry Crick ................ 20
Bill Johnson .............. 20
Anne Naumore.......... 20
George
Thomas Sims............ 20
Phil Solarz ................ 20
Pat Stout................... 20
Audrey
Wolfersberger 20 ...... 20
Mat Dunaskiss .......... 21
Durk Dunham ........... 21
Brenda Goodnight ..... 21
Paul Metler ............... 21
Betty Case ................ 22
Jerry Peterson .......... 22
Marlene Curtis .......... 22
Jeanita Hegner ......... 22
Lois Key.................... 22
Jim Miller ................. 22
Eilean Mitchell .......... 22
Kenneth Morrow ....... 22
Bill O’Brien ............... 22
Jack Waldvogel......... 22
Evelyn Corey ............. 23
Myrtle Gordier........... 23
Kathy Miller .............. 23
Neasie Williams ........ 23
Jean McCray ............ 24
Mary Alexander......... 24
Daniel Boone ............ 24
Kathy Coats .............. 24
Lawrence Hunt ......... 24
Jean McCray ............ 24
Mary Mullenix ........... 24
Dorothy Macomber ... 25
Courtney Dirschell .... 25
Donald Harris............ 25
Laurence Hart ........... 25
Dorothy Macomber ... 25
Paul Winter ............... 25
Shirley Coulter .......... 26
Evelyn Chapman ...... 26
Shirley Coulter .......... 26
Geoff Hansen ............ 26
Ray Medica............... 26
Bill Quick .................. 26
Patricia Voke ............. 26
Ernestine Yohpe ........ 26
Eugene Beasley ........ 27
Leslie Davis .............. 27
Dick Hrebik ............... 27
Doris Marshall .......... 27
John Meneglezo ....... 27
Sam VanBoven.......... 27
John Witherspoon ..... 27
Sarah Witherspoon ... 27
Brooksey Fay ............ 28
C. Hoppenrath........... 28
Noella Allman ........... 28
Brooksey Fay ............ 28
Dottie Eberhardt ..... 28
Dayna Embury .......... 28
Adeline Haylock ........ 28
Anne Vorih ................ 28
George Vorih ............. 28
Terry Bonnell ............ 29
David Mahoney ......... 29
Art Pearce................. 29
Alice Weidig .............. 29
John West................. 29
Patsy Williams .......... 29
Amy Allen ................. 30
Ralph Christman ....... 30
Pat Doyle .................. 30
John Drew ................ 30
* Happy Anniversary
Happy Birthday to
you all! From your
friends at Senior
Times. To have us
wish a special Happy
Birthday to someone,
please send the name
and birthdate details
to ssherban@
wwthayne.com or by
mail to Senior Times,
4642 Capital Ave SW,
Battle Creek, MI 49015.
SEP 2014
BARRY COUNTY COA
(269) 948-4856
320 W. Woodlawn Avenue
Hastings, MI 49058
www.barrycounty.org
Commission On Aging Sites
D - Delton, H - Hastings
N - Nashville, W - Woodland
GL - Gun Lake Community Church
BYOG - Bring Your Own Game
MONDAY, 1
• COA Closed: Labor Day
TUESDAY, 2
H - Line Dancing, 9:30am
H - Play Wii, 10:30am
H - Brain Works, 1-2pm
WEDNESDAY, 3
W - Skipbo & Shuffleboard
H - Music With Sam
H - Card Making, 9am
H - Eurchre, 12:30-2:30pm
H - Parkinson’s Support, 5pm
THURSDAY, 4
H - Barcroft’s Music
H - BP Check, 10:30am
N - TV Time
D - Puzzle/Trivia
FRIDAY, 5
H - Exercise, 9am
H - Bingo, 10am
MONDAY, 8
H - BYOG, Music With Sam
H - September Birthdays
H - Painting With Bob, 1pm
H,W,N - Reminiscence
TUESDAY, 9
H - Wii Bowling Contest, 10:30am
H - Zumba, 5:15pm
WEDNESDAY, 10
H - Music With Sam
H - Adopt A Pet, 11am-1pm
H - Euchre, 12:30-2:30pm
H - Low Vision Support, 2pm
THURSDAY, 11
H - Line Dancing, 9:30pm
H - Music w/Celia, 10:30am
D - Puzzle/Trivia
• Nashville Site Closed
FRIDAY, 12
H - Exercise, 9am
H - Bingo, 10am
• Nashville Site Closed
MONDAY, 15
H - TV Strings, BYOG
H,W,N - Reminiscence
TUESDAY, 16
H - Brain Works, 1-2pm
H - Board Meeting, 2pm
H - Zumba, 5:15pm
WEDNESDAY, 17
H - Euchre, 12:30-2:30pm
D - TV Strings
H - Music With Sam
THURSDAY, 18
H - TV Strings, 10:30am
H - BP Checks, 10:30am
H - Alzh. Support, 3:30pm
N - TV Time
D - Puzzle / Trivia
FRIDAY, 19
H - Exercise, 9am
H - Bingo, 10am
MONDAY, 22
H - Music With Sam, BYOG
H - Painting Club, 1pm
H,W,N - Reminiscene
W - Skipbo / Shuffleboard
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
TUESDAY, 23
H - Zumba, 5:15pm
WEDNESDAY, 24
H - Music With Sam
H - Euchre, 12:30-2:30pm
D - September Birthdays
D - Reminiscence
THURSDAY, 25
H - Barcroft Music
D - Puzzle / Trivia
N - TV Time
W - Legal Aid, 10:30am
• RSVP For Oktoberfest Party
FRIDAY, 26
H - Exercise, 9am
H - Bingo, 10am
MONDAY, 29
H - Music With Sam, BYOG
H,W,N - Reminiscene
TUESDAY, 30
H - Zumba, 5:15pm
COMMUNITY EVENTS
1: Dining for Dementia, Southern Exposure,
Marshall, 5:30-8:30pm, (269) 979-1412,
www.scenepub.com/milesformemories.
1: Michigan Shakespeare Festival’s Hamlet,
Potter Center- Jackson Community College,
Jackson, 7:30-10:30am, (517) 998-3673,
www.michiganshakespearefestival.com.
2: Pedal & Whine- Pick your Route: 7, 15,
36 or 65 miles, Sandhill Crane Vineyards
and Café, Jackson, All day, (517) 522-6499,
www.cascadescyclingclub.org.
2: Run Clark Lake 12K Run, 5K Run/Walk
& 1K Fun Run, Beach Bar, Clarklake,
8:30am-11:30pm (517) 782-6106,
www.runjackson.org/run-clark-lake.
2: Family Fun Day, Cornwell’s Turkeyville,
Marshall, 11am-8pm, (269) 781-4293,
www.turkeyville.com.
2: Battle Creek: Mega Community
Concert, Cedar Creek Golf Club, Battle
Creek, All Day, www.facebook.com/
events/249724548548270.
3-9: Jackson County Fair, Jackson County
Fairgrounds & American One Fair Events
Center, Jackson, All Day, (517) 788-4405,
www.jacksoncountyfair.net.
3-9: Branch County Fair, Branch County
Fairgrounds, Coldwater, All Day,
(517) 278-5367, www.branchcountyfair.org.
4-8: Civil War Week, Ella Sharp Museum,
Jackson, 9-4pm, (517) 787-2320,
www.ellasharpmuseum.org.
5,12: Picnic in the Park, Bucky Harris City
Park, Jackson, 12-1pm, (517) 788-4355,
www.jacksondda.org/event.
5: Yoga in the Park, Kellogg House,
Downtown Battle Creek, 5:30-7pm,
www.battlecreekvistors.org.
6: Miles For Memories, Community stroll,
5K/10K Walk/Run, 20K Bike Tour, Downtown
Battle Creek, 9am, McCamly Plaza Hotel,
(269) 979-1412 x102, www.scenepub.com/
milesformemories.
6: The Dog Days of Summer- Community
Appreciation Day, McCullough Family
Chiropractic, Battle Creek, 9am-6pm,
(269) 964-3300, www.ivaluelife.com.
6,20: Brooklyn Big Boy Cruise Night,
Big Boy Restaurant, Brooklyn,
5:30-8:30pm, (517) 592-3212,
www.experiencejackson.com/calendar.
7: Jackson Chamber Member Orientation,
Spring Arbor University, Downtown Jackson,
7:30-9am, (517) 782-8221,
www.jacksonchamber.org.
8: Marshall Area Chamber of CommerceTee & Taste Golf Scramble, The Medalist Golf
Club, Marshall, 9am- 6pm, (269) 781-5163,
www.marshallmi.org/events.
8-10: US 12 Heritage Trail Sales, All Day,
(800) 968-9333 or (517) 278-0241,
www.discover-michigan.com/
community-calendar.
9: Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum
Grand Opening Celebration, Gull Lake,
Gilmore Car Museum, 9am-3pm,
(269) 671-5089, gilmorecarmuseum.org
9: International Summerfest, Mill Race Park,
Battle Creek, 11am-3pm, (269) 420-4031,
www.bcfestivals.com.
9: 7th Annual Jam for the
Cure- Remembering Kenny Huggett,
Stuart’s Landing Band Shell, Marshall,
3pm, www.marshallmi.org/events.
9: Cruise The Gut, Downtown Battle Creek,
800-397-2240, 4-10pm,
www.battlecreekvisitors.org.
9-10: Cornwell’s Turkeyville Flea Market
& Antique Show, Cornwell’s Turkeyville,
Marshall, All Day, (269) 781-4293,
www.turkeyville.com.
10-16: 165th Annual Calhoun County Fair,
Calhoun County Fair Grounds,
Marshall, 9am-11pm, (269) 781-8161,
www.calhouncountyfair.org.
13: Teal Run Apartments Community Yard
Sale, Teal Run Apartments, 10am-3pm.
13: Tractor Show, Station 66,
Battle Creek, 10am-4pm, (269) 979-5766,
station66bc.com.
13: In Good Community Night, In Good
Company Restaurant, Clarklake, 4-9pm,
(517) 529-9150, www.experiencejackson.
com/calendar.
15-16: 2014 Art Fair on the Square,
Brooklyn Irish Hills- Chamber of Commerce,
Brooklyn, All Day, (517) 592-5511,
www.villageofbrooklyn,com.
15-17: MIS NASCAR Racing, Michigan
International Speedway, Brooklyn, All Day,
(517) 593-6666, www.mispeedway.com/.
16: Amazing Race Jackson, River walk
Amphitheatre, Jackson, All Day,
(517) 782-7011, www.thinkjacksonmi.com.
16: Art Fair/ Craft Show, Downtown
Brooklyn, 10am-5pm, (517) 592-5511,
www.exeriencejackson.com/calendar.
16: Butler Racing. Butler Speedway,
Quincy, 4-11pm, (517) 542-3627,
www.butlerspeedway.net.
17: Lazy Daze of Summer, Little River
Railroad, Coldwater, 1 & 2pm,
(260) 316-0529, www.littleriverrailroad.com.
19-20: Festival Of Forks, Albion.
19-20: Old 27 Motor Tour, Coldwater
to Cheboygan, All Day, (517) 881-2329,
www.old27tour.com.
20- Oct 31: Hayrides- weekends only,
Station 66, Battle Creek, 12pm-dark,
(269) 979-5766, station66bc.com.
22: Cruise In 2014, Downtown Jackson,
6-9pm, (517) 788-4355,
www.jacksondda.org/event.
23,30: Famers/Craft/Flea Market, Downtown
Quincy, 9am-1pm, (517) 639-9065,
22-23: Daze & Classic Car Show, Quincy, All
Day, www.quincy-mi.org/Events/QuincyDaze.
25: Entertainment in the Park,
Memorial Park, Bronson, 6pm,
(517) 369-7334, www.bronson-mi.com.
26: Last Cruisin’ Car Show or the Season,
Station 66, Battle Creek, 5-8pm,
(269) 979-5766, station66bc.com.
28: Evening in the Park, Qunicy,
7pm, (517) 617-1527,
30-Sept 1: 19th Annual Yard SalesCommunity Wide, Tekonsha, All Day,
(517) 767-4202, www.discovermichigan.com/community-calendar.
30-31: AKC Sanctioned Dog Show, Jackson
County Fairgrounds, All Day (517) 788-4405,
SENIOR TIMES NOTE: Senior Times is
not responsible for changes in schedules.
To confirm times and dates of activities,
please contact the agencies directly.
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FORKS SENIOR CENTER
(517) 629-3842
1418 Cooper Street, Albion, MI 49224
www.forksseniorcenter.org
DAILY EVENTS
Fitness Center
Individual Workouts: Daily,
Open During Regular Hours
Healthways SilverSneakers®
Muscular Strength &
Range of Movement Exercise
Every Monday, Wednesday
& Friday, 10-11am
Golden Toning Fitness
Classes With Dyan
Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30-9:30am,
Tuesday, 2-3pm
Whole Person Wellness Exercise Class
(Senior Health Partners)
Blood Pressure / Blood Sugar Screening,
Thursday, 11am
Ping Pong / Table Tennis
Tuesday & Thursday, 10am
Medicare / Medicaid Assistance
Wednesdays, 9am-12pm,
Friday, 9:30-11am, By Appointment
Foot Care Appointments
Washington & Associates
Check Desk For Appointments
Diabetes Support Group
1st Wednesday, 1pm
Gardener’s Workshop
2nd Monday, 1pm
Men’s Breakfast Club
2nd Tuesday, 8:30am
Cooking Club
4th Monday, 11:30am
Eurchre Club
Monday & Tuesday, 1pm
Grocery Bingo
Wednesday, 9:30am
Bridge Club
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 1pm
Sit N’ Stich: Knit & Crochet /
Creative Arts Guild
Thursday, 1pm
Penny Bingo
Friday, 9:30-11:30am
Monthly Potluck Buffet
3rd Thursday, Alternate Noon
Lunch or 5:30pm Dinner
FSC Board Of Director’s Meeting
3rd Wednesday, 1pm
Albion Senior Meal Program
Daily, 11am - 1pm, Lunch Served At 12pm
INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING
IN RETIREMENT
(269) 965-4134
KCC’s Regional Manufacturing Technology
Center, 405 Hill-Brady Road, Battle Creek.
Visit www.kellogg.edu/lifelong for information
on registration options and class offerings.
The French Revolution
Wednesdays, October 1-29,1-3pm,
RMTC, Battle Creek
Weather Phenomena
Thursdays, October 2-23, 10am-12pm,
Fehsenfeld Center, Hastings
Churches Of Battle Creek
Thursdays, October 2-23,1-3pm,
RMTC, Battle Creek
The Awakening Of America
Mondays, October 6-27, 10am-12pm,
RMTC, Battle Creek
End Paper Clutter!
Monday, October 6, 1-3pm,
RMTC, Battle Creek
The Diary Of Anne Frank: A New Look
Tuesdays, October 7-November 18
(No class on November 4 for Election Day),
1-3pm, RMTC, Battle Creek
Introduction To Microsoft Office Suite
Wednesdays, October 8-29, 3:30-5:30pm,
Fehsenfeld Center, Hastings
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Seniors Still Learning
at KCC
By: Eric J. Greene
Although people often think the
typical college student is a teenager or young twenty-something, the
student body at Kellogg Community
College includes people from across
the age spectrum.
Why?
Because KCC has something to
offer everyone, from kids still in high
school who want to get a jumpstart
on their college education to senior
citizens looking to enrich their minds,
learn something new with friends or
earn a degree. We also have sporting
events, community events and vocal
and theatrical performances throughout the year that are open to all.
Academic course offerings have no
age limitations; many don’t even have
prerequisites. They’re easy to get into,
whether you’re taking them for credit
or auditing just to learn.
If you’re 65 years old or older
and live in the KCC tax district,
your tuition is free. That’s right,
free!
Whole Person Wellness
Seniors can participate in health education, guided
exercise, as well as health screenings and ongoing
progress monitoring at sites throughout the County.
A community partnership of Bronson Battle Creek, CentraCare,
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If the traditional classroom experience isn’t your thing, you have other
options at KCC, which sponsors the
Institute for Learning in Retirement, a
community-based membership organization of retirement-age individuals
who share a love for learning.
Formed in 1993, the ILR has about
450 members who collectively design
an academic enrichment program
to suit their interests. The collegelevel pursuits are without concern
for credit, grades or prerequisites.
Members participate in the program to
meet new friends, gain knowledge and
have fun.
ILR classes and field trips are offered in the fall, winter and spring in
Battle Creek and Hastings. To learn
about classes available this semester,
call the ILR office at (269) 965-4134,
or e-mail [email protected]. In
Barry County, call (269) -948-9500,
ext. 2803.
The ILR is affiliated with the Elderhostel Institute Network in Boston,
Mass.
KCC also offers a host of non-credit
Lifelong Learning courses, open to
students of any age, ranging from art,
cooking, crafts, fashion, and fitness to
financial health, languages, technology, and personal development.
See a Lifelong Learning class
schedule or register for an upcoming
class at Kellogg.edu/lifelong.
Finally, if you’re feeling the travel
bug this year, you might consider
joining a weeklong International
Studies trip to Cuba from Feb. 13 to
Feb. 20, 2015. KCC is offering this
opportunity through the Cuba Educational Exchange, a program of the Explorica Educational Travel and Tour
Company. The total cost for the trip
is approximately $3,650, with a $600
deposit due by October 24, 2014.
For more information, contact KCC
history professor Michelle Wright at
(269) 965-3931.
Some activities are listed on pages
10-11 for the program but a few extra
that would be great for grandparents
include the following.
Mom & Me: Holiday Cookies &
Cupcakes - NEW
Who doesn’t love a good, classic
cupcake? In this new class grandparents and grandkids will show off
their creativity by decorating a few
cupcakes, as well as learning some
fun tips to make them look like you
bought them at the store. Plus, learn
easy ways to decorate sugar cookies
for a variety of upcoming holidays –
Halloween, Christmas, Thanksgiving,
and New Year’s. Eat your creations
as you please, or bring a container
and take home your creations to share
with your family. NOTE: Your class
fee includes one adult and one child
(age 7 and older), and you may bring
additional children for only $15 per
child. Simply provide each child’s
name and birth date when registering.
Workshop fee includes all food items,
recipes and tasting samples.
Saturday, 10/18/14, 12-2pm, $35
COOK CL002-01, Dawn McMillon
Mom & Me: Halloween Crafts NEW
Are you looking for something fun
to do with your grandchild for Halloween? Then join us for an evening
of holiday crafts and special memories! We will be making paper craft
monsters, owl goody bags, and felt
skeleton or voodoo dolls. No artistic
talent is necessary. You will leave at
the end of the evening with three Halloween crafts as well as the templates
and know-how to make more with
your friends and family. NOTE: All
materials and patterns are included in
the cost of your class. Your class fee
includes one adult and one child (age
4 and older), and you may bring additional children for only $15 per child.
Simply provide each child’s name and
birth date when registering.
Thursday, 10/23/14, 5:30-8:30pm, $29
CRFT CR003-01, Kristen Stolz
Mom & Me: Wizards & Fairies
Does your grandchild love the Disney
fairies or the wizards of Harry Potter?
If your grandgrandchild is age 4-12
years, and you’re ready to do something together that doesn’t include a
computer or screen of any size, then
this is the class for you! You and
your grandchild will work together to
create fairy wings or a wizard hat, a
marshmallow wand with a few magical sayings for good measure, and
then you’ll decorate cookies with either the fairy or wizard theme. NOTE:
Your fee is for both you and your
grandchild and includes all materials;
you can bring each additional grandchild for only $15 more, just let us
know the names and birth dates of all
grandchildren when registering.
Saturday, 11/8/14, 10am-12pm, $29
CRFT CR002-02, Carli Ray
IN FOCUS
By: Gail Heeter
remembered a scenic old mill from
past visits, and the group stopped to
photograph it before heading down to
South Haven, where the first order of
business was dinner at Clementine’s.
That task finished to the satisfaction
of all, the group proceeded to the
beach and pier, taking many photos of
boats, the lighthouse and pier, and the
setting sun.
Steve Heeter has shared his shots
from the day at the lake – thanks
Steve.
In Focus meets on the second
Tuesday of each month. For specifics, please call Steve or Gail Heeter at
(269) 964-9205.
PHOTOS FROM THE
LAKESHORE
In Focus photographers spent a
pleasant summer afternoon and evening exploring the lakeshore towns
of Saugatuck and South Haven.
Saugatuck’s main street always
charms with its shops and nooks. The
mid-town fenced pocket park was
bursting with roses, lilies, and other
blooms, set off by several sculptures.
Another park, farther down the street,
features a sculpture of a child playing with a hand puppet, a memorial
to famed puppeteer the late Burr
Tillstrom, a former resident.
Club member Teddi Garratt
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MILES FOR MEMORIES IS
JUST GETTING STARTED
The 2014 season for Miles for
Memories has been a great demonstration of the community coming
together to make a difference. We’ve
been busy and we couldn’t have done
it without everyone coming together.
Our very first Alzheimer’s Art project
brought in residents from area facilities to participate in a small motor
skill art activity. The results were
amazing.
In addition to the research being
funded at the Van Andel Institute we
gathered together to adopt a highway
at the interchange of I-94 and I-69.
Another clean up is scheduled for
September. Look for the signs.
The Ganton Senior Community
Golf Outing benefiting Miles for
Memories was held at Cedar Creek
Golf Course in Battle Creek on June
13. A fun afternoon of food and golf!
The Oaks Car Show took place on
July 10. In addition to the wonderful
cars, visitors could have fun dunking
their favorite staff and friends from
the community.
Also in July (12-13), Battle
Alzheimer’s with the Battle Creek
Bombers, in Battle Creek allowed us
to reach a different audience to raise
funds and awareness.
Dining for Dementia at Southern
Exposure in Marshall took place on
August 1. This fundraiser included
a wonderful dinner, an update from
the research projects at Van Andel, as
well as both a silent and live auction.
Also in August, Calhoun County
Medical Care Facility and Marian E
Burch Adult Day Care held a successful Rock-A-Thon out on the front
lawn to raise funds and awareness.
Coming September 6: The Miles
for Memories main event including a half-mile community stroll,
5K walk, 5K run, 10K run, and 20K
bike tour will be held in downtown
Battle Creek. Register online at www.
signmeup.com or at our website and
hit the link. To register before the
event in person simply visit us at the
McCamly Plaza Hotel either Friday
September 5 from 4-7pm or Saturday
September 6 starting at 7am. The
event starts at 9am.
More information is available at
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HEARING LOSS & DEMENTIA
LINKED IN STUDY
S
eniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely
to develop dementia over time than those who retain
their hearing, a study by Johns Hopkins and National
Institute on Aging researchers suggests. The findings, the
researchers say, could lead to new ways to combat dementia, a condition that affects millions of people worldwide and
carries heavy societal burdens.
Although the reason for the link between the two
conditions is unknown, the investigators suggest that a
common pathology may underlie both or that the strain of
decoding sounds over the years may overwhelm the brains
of people with hearing loss, leaving them more vulnerable
to dementia.
They also speculate that hearing loss could lead
to dementia by making individuals more socially isolated, a
known risk factor for dementia and other cognitive disorders.
Whatever the cause, the scientists report, their finding
may offer a starting point for interventions even as simple
as hearing aids that could delay or prevent dementia by
improving patients’ hearing.
“Researchers have looked at what affects hearing loss,
but few have looked at how hearing loss affects cognitive
brain function,” says study leader Frank Lin, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor in the Division of Otology at Johns Hopkins
University School of Medicine. “There hasn’t been much
crosstalk between otologists and geriatricians, so it’s been
unclear whether hearing loss and dementia are related.”
To make the connection, Lin and his colleagues used data
from the Baltimore Longitudinal Study on Aging (BLSA). The
BLSA, initiated by the National Institute on Aging in 1958,
has tracked various health factors in thousands of men and
women over decades.
The new study, published in the February Archives of
Neurology, focused on 639 people whose hearing and cognitive abilities were tested as part of the BLSA between 1990
and 1994. While about a quarter of the volunteers had some
hearing loss at the start of the study, none had dementia.
These volunteers were then closely followed with repeat
examinations every one to two years, and by 2008, 58 of
them had developed dementia.
The researchers found that study participants with hearing loss at the beginning of the study were significantly more
likely to develop dementia by the end.
Compared with volunteers with normal hearing, those
with mild, moderate, and severe hearing loss had twofold,
threefold, and fivefold, respectively, the risk of developing dementia over time. The more hearing loss they had,
the higher their likelihood of developing the memoryrobbing disease.
Even after the researchers took into account other factors that are associated with risk of dementia,
including diabetes, high blood pressure, age, sex and race,
Lin explains, hearing loss and dementia were still strongly
connected. “A lot of people ignore hearing loss because it’s
such as low and insidious process as we age,” Lin says.
“Even if people feel as if they are not affected, we’re showing that it may well be a more serious problem.” Warning
signs of hearing loss include difficulty hearing in noisy situ-
ations, like restaurants, trouble understanding women’s and
children’s voices, needing to ask people to repeat themselves,
problems hearing on the telephone and having to turn the
radio and television louder.
If you suspect there may be a problem, it is recommended that you get your hearing tested.
The research was supported by the intramural research
program of the National Institute on Aging.
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Aging and Disability Resource Line: 1-800-626-6719
General Agency Telephone: (269) 966-2450
200 West Michigan Avenue Suite 102, Battle Creek, MI 49017
My Medicare
Matters - Special
Agent to Present
at SMP Lunch-nLearn
By: Karla Fales, CEO, Region 3B Area Agency on Aging
By Karen Manney, MMAP
Outreach Coordinator
Senior Medicare Patrol will
host a FREE Lunch-n-Learn
event featuring speaker Darren
Bartnik, Special Agent with
U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services on Wednesday,
September 17, 2014. The event,
which runs from 11:30am1:30pm, will be held near the
County Fairgrounds at the B.E.
Henry Building, 615 S. Marshall
Avenue, in Marshall, Michigan.
The building is handicap accessible.
As an investigator of fraud,
waste, and abuse within the
Medicare and Medicaid system,
Agent Bartnik offers an inside
perspective on the impact of
scams on individuals and the processes involved in successfully
prosecuting scammers. Agent
Bartnik will discuss current fraud
schemes, how to detect them, and
how to protect yourself!
Medicare fraud is one of the
most common scams targeting seniors. According to the
National Council on Aging,
Medicare loses $60 billion dollars a year nationally to health
care fraud. Don’t be a target! Be
informed!
A FREE box lunch will be
provided for those who RSVP
by September 12, 2014, by calling Region 3B Area Agency on
Aging at (269) 966-2450.
Kinship Korner
Chronic Disease Self-Management
Leader Trainees Sought
A unique volunteer opportunity is available
to Calhoun
County organizations or volunteers who wish
to help people
learn practical
skills for living a
healthy life with a chronic illness.
FREE Leader training is being
held October 2, 3, 9, and 10 for
the PATH Program.
“Leading the PATH groups is
very rewarding,” states Master
Trainer Karen Manney. “The
energy of the groups change as
the weeks of the class go by.
Attendees are more upbeat, more
in control of their own health –
it’s amazing how simple skills,
when practiced and reinforced
positively over a few weeks, can
have such an impact on one’s
life!”
Persons trained as leaders will
be certified to co-facilitate the
Personal Action Toward Health
(PATH) program, a 6-week evidence based workshop series
developed by Stanford University.
Calhoun County Trainees may be
eligible to deliver the workshops
under the licensing and supervision of Senior Health Partners,
or may choose to gain their
own licensing through Stanford
University or facilitate under the
license of another affiliated organization. According to Manney,
“Organizations can purchase their
own licensing from Stanford’s
Chronic Disease Self-Management
Program (CDSMP) for $500 for
this program. Then, with two or
three volunteers or staff trained
to lead, can deliver this powerful program to their congregation
members, patients, or groups.
Some grant funds are available to
support workshop costs for organizations which opt to collaborate
with Region 3B Area Agency on
Aging and deliver the program as
volunteers under our license.”
The leader training is FREE,
as fees for this workshop are
funded through Empowering
Older Adults and Adults with
Disabilities CDSMP financed by
2012 Prevention and Public Funds
and Region 3B Area Agency on
Aging.
You must attend all four training days to be certified as a leader,
and pre-registration and proof of
licensing (or arrangement to work
under our license) is required.
Training dates are October 2, 3, 9,
and 10, from 9am-4pm each day.
Lunch and snacks are provided.
A minimum number of registrants is required to hold the class.
Deadline for applying for the
leader class is September 24.
Please contact Linda Grap,
at Senior Health Partners for
application and agreement forms:
[email protected], or
(269) 441-0933.
Church Secretaries Lunch and
Learn September 30
Region 3B Area Agency on
Aging is hosting a lunch and
learn for church secretaries on
September 30, 2014, at noon
at Burnham Brook Community
Center. Pastors and their spouses
are also welcomed. “We know
church secretaries and administrators often receive inquiries
from their congregants about
services and care for their older
Family Enrichment Center
415 S. 28th Street
Ph: (269) 660-0448
Fx: (269) 963-0160
www.Fecfamilies.com
Calhoun County Kinship Care
Services advocates for and provides supportive services to families raising related children. If you
are raising a related child (ages
0-18), you are eligible for Kinship
Care Services through the Family
Enrichment Center. Support groups,
helpful workshops and trainings are
available as well as inter-generational family activities. Please call
(269) 660-0448 for more information.
Upcoming Events
• Join us monthly on the first
Tuesday from 12:30-2:30pm for
the Battle Creek Kinship Support
Group. Support groups nurture
relationships, decrease isolation
and provide a safe place to vent.
Support groups build on collective
energy, creativity, and the talents
of all group members. Consider
visiting a support group.
• Information will be forthcoming
on workshops and support group
being developed by the Family
Enrichment Center and Alano
Club.
For more information on support
goups, or to register for training,
please call Kim at (269) 660-0448.
Free child care is available on a
limited basis for trainings only.
Advance registration is required.
loved ones. This luncheon is
an opportunity for caregivers to
learn about community services
for seniors and adults with disabilities,” states Kara Fales,
CEO of Region 3B Area Agency
on Aging. “Preregistration
is required; please RSVP by
September 24 by calling
(269) 966-2450.”
HEALTH. INDEPENDENCE. CHOICE.
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A community partnership of Bronson Battle Creek, Area Agency on Aging, CentraCare and Summit Pointe
For More Information Call (269) 441-0948
Are You Caring
For Someone With
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AGING WELL SERIES
Aging Well educational programs are free and open to the public. They are held at Burnham Brook
Community Center. A light luncheon is provided at 11:30am followed by the presentation at noon.
To register, call toll free 1-800-451-6310.
Call our Caregiver
Coordinator at (269) 441-0920
to learn about a new program
designed just for you.
Fiber in the Fall
§
Wednesday, September 10
Keep Movin’
Chair Exercises
Back by popular demand - the team of Sodexo chefs from Bronson Battle Creek will inspire us this month
with quick and easy recipes using the fall harvest. Join us as they demonstrate how easy it is to make delicious
and healthy meals at home. Ingredients will include squash, pumpkin and apples from area farms.
§
Urology Health:
What You Need to Know
Keep Movin’ Exercise
Classes at Burnham Brook
Wednesdays and Fridays
10:30-11:30am, Burnham
Brook Center. Class
is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, September 24
Do You Have Concerns
About Falling?
Matter of Balance
Fall Prevention
8-week workshop, Free.
Call Mary to Learn More.
(269) 441-0948
§
Urinary incontinence isn’t a disease, it’s a symptom. It can be caused by everyday habits, underlying medical
conditions or physical problems. A thorough evaluation by your doctor can help determine what’s behind your
incontinence. Dr. Brandon Rubens will discuss urology health for both men and women. He will speak about
when to see a urologist versus your primary care physician, treatment for continence issues, PSA testing and
what the numbers mean and surgical options. Bring your questions for this informative discussion.
Strong Women Program
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Tuesdays, September 9 – October 14, 2-4:30pm
Burnham Brook, 200 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek
A free six-week workshop series offering tools for family caregivers. Learn how to reduce personal stress,
communicate feelings, set limits, access community resources, make tough decisions and deal more effectively with difficult family dynamics. Free Respite Care is available for participants in Calhoun County
when scheduled in advance.
To register or for more information, call Anne Clark, Eldercare Specialist, at (269) 441-0920
Whole Person Wellness Schedule
Whole Person Wellness is a FREE weekly, one-hour health and fitness program funded by
the Calhoun County Senior Millage for adults 60 years of age and older. Chair exercises focus
on stretching, flexibility, balance and building strength. Our nurse will be available to answer
your health questions, provide blood pressure, blood sugar and pulse/ox screenings, and make
referrals to community resources.
SITES
TIME
DAYS
SITES
TIME
DAYS
Burnham Brook
Christ UMC/Urbandale
Homer Presbyterian Church
Tekonsha Community Hall
Westbrook
NHBP Reservation
10:30am
10:30am
9am
10-11am
10:30am
10:30am
Monday
Monday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Cherry Hill Apts.
Village of Mill Creek
Athens Township Hall
Marshall House Apartments
Albion Forks Senior Center
10:30am
10:30am
10am
9:30am
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Wednesday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
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THE ATTORNEY
Michael B. Walling, Attorney, Special to Senior Times
POWER OF ATTORNEY VS.
CONSERVATOR
QUESTION: My brother is in
a nursing home with dementia. I
believe that in a few months he will
not be able to make his own decisions. His daughter has power of
attorney over him when he becomes
incapacitated. She is having financial problems and I think she will
use his money to help herself, but
I’m not sure. She has already asked
him for money and he told her no.
Is there anything I can do to make
sure she does not use his money for
herself?
ANSWER: Yes. The new laws
regarding durable powers of attorney
in Michigan require that the agent
must provide him with an accounting if he requests it. The problem is;
your brother won’t have the capacity
to review it. With her as agent, she
can freely make withdrawals from
his bank account and even sell his
home. I would advise your brother to
revoke the power of attorney naming
his daughter as agent. This will take
away her authority to act. He can then
petition the probate court and have
her appointed as conservator. This
will give her the authority to handle
his financial affairs like he intended
to do under the power of attorney.
However, once she is appointed as
conservator, the probate court will
monitor what she does with his funds.
She will be required to provide an
annual accounting to the court stating all of his income for the last year,
what was paid out and to where, and
also what is left. The accounting is
sent out to the interested parties to
review and object if they see something that is self-serving or not in
your brother’s best interest. The court
will also restrict his daughter’s ability to sell his house. This way your
brother can still have his daughter act
on his behalf like he wanted but his
interests will be better protected from
possible abuse if his daughter has dire
financial problems.
Michael B. Walling is an Elder
Law attorney with a Master of Laws
degree. He is also the Managing
Partner of The Elder Law Center and
the law firm of Walling and Foster,
P.C. Please send any questions you
would like addressed to: Michael B.
Walling, 131 East Columbia Avenue,
Suite 100, Battle Creek, Michigan
49015. You may also call (269) 9681101 to set up a free initial consultation. This column is intended for
general information purposes only
and should not be considered as legal
advice to any particular person.
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faith
MATTERS
Rev. Dr. James Gysel, Special to Senior Times
FED UP?
“For I know the plans I have for
you,” declares the LORD, “plans
to prosper you and not to harm
you, plans to give you hope and a
future.” - Jeremiah. 29:11
Overwhelmed. That one word
says it all as I contemplate the
complexity of tragedy that human
beings face in our world. And the
truly tragic thing is that the sheer
number and degree of tragedies is
increasing. I’m not talking about
car and plane accidents, hurricanes
or tornadoes… tragic though they
are. I’m talking about the things
people or leaders on this planet
could possibly do to stop the fighting and truly make peace. America
decides it’s not going to fight a war
in the Middle East because it’s too
costly and we need to stop being the
policeman of the world, and so our
weakness is interpreted by the thugs
of certain countries that it’s open
season for taking real estate from
their neighbors and making war.
But the war on the streets and
in the homes of America is just as
tragic when you think about it. The
breakdown of the family, the proliferation and availability of illegal
drugs, and the disregard for laws
and the law-abiding citizens.
I’m fed up with world leaders
just making speeches about how
bad things are, and the go on to
plan their next election strategy. I’m
disgusted with the fact that we’re
becoming numb to the serious pain
of people and finding ourselves suffering group compassion fatigue.
Ok, so I’m ranting. But I still feel
overwhelmed. Where is there help
for this frustration? It all comes
back to God. That’s where our true
“peace” lies.
There’s a great song about peace
written in 1987 by Sy Miller and
Jill Jackson, and the lyrics go…
“Let there be peace on earth…
AND LET IT BEGIN WITH ME…”
Oh my,… I have a responsibility to
do something? Yes, we all do. And
I’m reminded that every little effort
counts in the big picture… every
kind deed, every sincere prayer
offered, every cup of cold water
offered in the name of the Holy One
counts.
So join me in doing the little
things for peace in our world and in
our lives. But know that there is a
bigger plan at work… one that will
prosper us and not harm us, one that
will give us a hope and a future…
and peace in our hearts. Now I
know what Jesus said is true…“In
this world you will have trouble…”
But the very next thing he says
brings hope to my heart… “But
take heart, for I have overcome
the world…” (John 16:33)
I take that as a word of hope for
your life and mine in this time of
our discontent, and every month
ahead.
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Finally, cooler weather and time
for comfort food! And what better dish than macaroni and cheese?
This crumb-topped version will hit
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well. Also, on Tuesday, September
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MACARONI AND CHEESE
Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons salt
1 16-oz package uncooked elbow
macaroni
¼ -½ Cup butter, softened
1 Large can (14.5 oz.) evaporated
milk
2 Eggs, well beaten
1 Teaspoon salt
½ Teaspoon pepper
1½ Teaspoons smoky paprika
2 Cups extra sharp cheddar
cheese, shredded
Topping:
1 Cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
1 Sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
into fine crumbs
¼ Cup butter melted
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Fill large pot about 1/2-3/4 full
with water; bring to a boil over
high heat. Add salt and uncooked
macaroni slowly so the water never
stops boiling. Boil for 12 minutes
stirring constantly. Do not overcook
and do not stop stirring as it helps
to keep the water from boiling over.
Remove macaroni from heat and
drain; pour into large mixing bowl.
Stir ¼ cup softened butter into
drained noodles and add evaporated
milk and beaten eggs. Stir in salt,
pepper, smoky paprika. Then stir
in 2 cups shredded cheese. Grease
large casserole or pan. Add a macaroni and top with remaining 1 cup
shredded cheese. In small sauce pan
or microware, melt the remaining
¼ cup butter. Stir in crushed Ritz
and sprinkle on top of pasta. Bake
uncovered for 45 minutes or until
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Dr. Brandon Rubens , Special to Senior Times
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM
JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY
Did you know that more than one
million americans have a hip or knee
replaced each year? If you are considering a joint replacement procedure, it
is important for you to know what to
ask your doctor. Bronson orthopedic
specialists (formerly known as southern michigan orthopaedics) offer the
following answers to some frequently
asked questions about hip and knee
replacement.
Q: First, what is joint replacement
surgery?
A: Joint replacement surgery is
removing a damaged joint and putting
in a new one. A joint is where two or
more bones come together, like the
knee, hip, and shoulder. The procedure
is done to help you live more comfortably. A new joint can relieve pain and
help you move and feel better. The surgery is performed by a doctor called an
orthopedic surgeon. Sometimes, the surgeon will not remove the whole joint,
but will only replace or fix the damaged
parts. Hips and knees are replaced most
often. Our practice also specializes in
shoulder joint replacement surgery.
Q: How do I know when I need to
have my joint replaced?
A: Your doctor can tell you if you
need a joint replaced. He or she will
look at your joint using an X-ray or
other imaging device. After looking at
your joint, the doctor may suggest that
you should consider exercise, walking
aids such as braces or canes, physical
therapy, or medicines, injections and
vitamin supplements. Joint replacement
is often the answer if you have constant
pain and can’t move the joint well –
for example, if you have trouble with
things such as walking, climbing stairs
and/or taking a bath.
Q: What does Bronson Battle
Creek offer that’s different than
other hospitals in my community?
A: Bronson Battle Creek is recognized for quality. It received
HealthGrades® five-star rating for total
joint replacement and was designated
a Blue Distinction Center® by Blue
Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for knee
and hip replacement in 2014.
Q: So what actually happens
before and after surgery? Will I
experience a lot of pain?
A: Bronson Battle Creek offers a
joint replacement class to help you
prepare before surgery and to explain
what to expect when you arrive at the
hospital for your surgery and recovery
afterwards. Your surgical team will
work with the anesthesiologist to evaluate options to decrease the amount of
pain you may experience the first day
or two after surgery.
The Orthopedic Renewal Center at
Bronson Battle Creek offers private
rooms to lower infection rates and
specially-trained nursing staff. You and
your team of doctors will determine
how long you stay in the hospital and
will create a pain management plan.
After hip or knee replacement, you
will often stand or begin walking the
day of surgery. At first, you will walk
with a walker or crutches. Physical
therapy can begin the day after surgery
to help strengthen the muscles around
the new joint and help you regain
motion in the joint.
Q: How can I learn more about
joint replacement surgery or see one
of the providers to find out if I am a
candidate for joint replacement?
A: For more information about
the practice and the joint replacement
program at Bronson Battle Creek, visit
bronsonhealth.com/ortho-bbc or call
(269) 704-3133.
At Bronson Orthopedic Specialists,
they truly care for their patients and are
committed to bringing out the best in
you. They are known for their unique
expertise in all areas of orthopedic
wellness, not just joint replacement
surgery. Their range of services include
diagnostic, specialty programs and
advanced surgical, interventional and
treatment procedures.
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For instance, what happens when
you don’t stretch and stay flexible?
That’s right, you will get more stiff
and less flexible.
to stay as mobile and flexible as you
can, one needs to be on a program of
sorts to not only keep you accountable but also so we get some results…
a better more vital you. There is not
one category of your life that won’t
improve based on this very teaching.
Most of us will stay on course for a
bit and then take the ditch but understand why and whom you are doing
this for. Your health is for you to live
and be a blessing to not just yourself
but your family, friends, and to all
you come in contact with. If you stay
in the ditch, what could that mean?
It could mean sickness that confines
you to a wheelchair. Is that the condition you want to be in to be the most
impactful? Sickness, disease, and the
shortening of a life are not the preferred way. Stay accountable, consistent, persistent, and very manageable
when it comes to lifestyle choices and
I will guarantee that at the end of your
life it will be a life of quality, vitality, longevity, and fulfillment; all of
the attributes that you can have and
deserve.
If you are one of those that are at
the end of your rope and need help
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All this along with specific chiropractic care to help you with all of your
HEALTH-CARE needs.
The saying, “If you don’t use it,
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Best in Health,
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GET OUT OF THE DITCH
As we continue in full motion
down our individual paths in life, it
is important to know that there are
specific ways to keep from falling
into the ditch. The ditch is a metaphor
for a wrong decision made which
resulted in less than favorable outcomes. Examples of this could be a
bad investment, a disease that was
created by bad lifestyle choices, or
even the loss of mobility in one or
more of your joints in your body that
may require surgery or replacement.
While there are many other bad decisions that you could make, what I am
trying to instill in you is that a lot of
things have better alternatives. When
it comes to your health, however, you
can’t want to get or be well, you must
pursue your health in order for it not
to get in the way, or even shorten your
quality of life.
For every right choice that you
make there is a wrong one as well so
it is very easy to get caught up in the
busy-ness of life and lose site of the
priority choices… those being lifestyle
choices. My dad tells me every time
I see him that I need to stay in shape,
be strong and flexible and also stay
consistent because if you don’t, you’ll
lose your health and if you don’t have
that, you have nothing. And it is true.
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According to an article published by Dr. Oz
and Dr. Michael Roizen: “Many conditions
can mimic Alzheimer’s, including vitamin
deficiencies (such as folic acid, niacin or
vitamins B-1, B-6 or B-12), normal pressure
MEDICATION DELIVERY
An evaluation is important because
the person may have some other condition
that’s treatable or even reversible.
hydrocephalus (NPH), depression, urinary
tract infections, an underactive thyroid, and
reactions to certain drugs.”
The Alzheimer’s Association lists these
other advantages of early detection:
1) You can explore treatments that
may provide some relief of symptoms
and help you maintain a level of
independence longer.
2) A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s allows
you to take part in decisions about care,
transportation, living options, financial,
and legal matters.
3) Care and support services are available,
making it easier for you and your
family to live the best life possible
with Alzheimer’s.
Further, early diagnosis helps you and
your friends and family members adjust to
the person’s condition, rather than becoming
angry at their unusual actions and possible
negative personality changes. It allows
everyone to be more understanding and
compassionate with the person.
How To Convince The Person To Go
To The Doctor: Unfortunately, in many
cases people experiencing symptoms of
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In its 2014 report, Alzheimer’s Disease
Facts and Figures, the Alzheimer’s
Association states that someone in the
U.S. develops Alzheimer’s every 67 seconds.
The report also says that an estimated 5.2
million people in the U.S. are living with
Alzheimer’s, and that 500,000 people die
[each year] because they have the condition.
Does your situation sound much like this?
Late one night I was deeply engrossed in
reading a book when the phone rang. Must
be Ed I thought. But it wasn’t. It was a woman
calling to tell me she’d found Ed driving on
the wrong side of the road.
In my deep denial I thought it was just
because he was driving after dark. (He wasn’t
supposed to drive after dark.) I thought it was
just a temporary confusion – not a sign of
something more ominous. Not an early sign
of Alzheimer’s.
Overcoming Denial – The First Hurdle
The symptoms often begin so mildly and
progress so slowly that it’s easy for friends
and loved ones to deny them. There is a
tendency to make excuses for the person,
to push the symptoms to the back of one’s
mind, or to try to explain them away.
The person with the symptoms is often
in denial as well. As their brains slowly
deteriorate, they struggle to adjust and
continue functioning. During this time
symptomatic people usually realize something
is wrong and try to understand it in any
way possible that doesn’t involve the words
“Alzheimer’s” or “dementia.”
Why To Get The Person To A Doctor:
It’s critical for everyone involved to overcome
their denial and take the first difficult step
of consulting a physician about the symptoms.
Some people think there’s no reason to
seek a diagnosis because there’s no cure
for the disease. Yet it is important for
several reasons.
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No one wants to have a loved one
evaluated for Alzheimer’s. There’s nothing
more chilling and painful than to find out
a loved one has this condition. But when
symptoms are present seeing a doctor is
critical, and the sooner the better.
Does anyone have any other ideas about
how to convince a loved one with symptoms
of Alzheimer’s to go to a doctor?
Marie Marley is the award-winning
author of the uplifting book, Come Back
Early Today: A Memoir of Love, Alzheimer’s
and Joy. Her website (www.ComeBackEarlyToday.com) contains a wealth of information
for Alzheimer’s caregivers.
Publisher’s Note: If you would like to
join the efforts to change the trajectory of
Alzheimer’s Disease please consider joining
the Miles For Memories Coalition. Contact
Sherii Sherban at (269) 979-1412 ext 102 or
by email at [email protected]. More
information is available on the website at
www.scenepub.com/milesformories. Regular
updates can also be found on the Miles For
Memories Facebook page.
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Those with more advanced symptoms may
not be amenable to a logical discussion of the
issue. Carol Steinberg, then Executive Vice
President of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of
America, suggested that you might have to
use what we call ‘therapeutic fibbing.’ She
gives an example: “Tell the person you have
a doctor’s appointment and ask them to go
with you. This of course would have to be
prearranged so the physician would know
the real reason for the visit.”
According to Paula Spenser Scott, writing
on Caring.com, you may want to, “Try calling
the doctor in advance of a routine check-up
to express concerns and ask about a memory
screening. Or use another health complaint
(fatigue, arthritis) as a pretext for making a
physician appointment.”
Ms. Scott also says you should
acknowledge the person’s fear by saying
something like, “It’s not pleasant to think
about and I am a little worried, too. But if
we can find out what’s behind the mix-ups,
then the problem can be treated.”
Finally, as a last resort, the St. Louis
Alzheimer’s Association chapter suggests
that you may have to call Protective Services.
“If your loved one has become a danger
to themselves, or if their well-being is in
jeopardy, outside help might be required.
Protective Services may be able to help
convince your loved one to see a doctor.”
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Alzheimer’s flat out refuse to consult a
doctor. This may be because they are so
much in denial they think nothing is wrong
with them. It may also be that they are
secretly afraid that it may, in fact, be
Alzheimer’s. Many strategies can be tried
to convince the person to visit a physician.
You may be able to reason with those
who have mild symptoms, although it may
take several discussions before they agree
to be seen. You might also ask a good friend
or favorite relative to speak with the person.
Sometimes people will pay more attention
to someone other than their loved one or
primary caregiver. You could also ask the
person’s physician or attorney to talk with
them about it.
There are several possible strategies
for solving this problem suggested by
the Alzheimer’s Association. Among the
suggestions are to “Seize the opportunity.
Suggest a check-up if your loved one
expresses any concern about ‘not
remembering things lately.’ You could
explain that there are new medications that
may help with memory, but they must be
prescribed by a doctor.”
Another options would be to ask for a
personal favor. At times, loved ones will do
something for others that they would not do
for themselves. Ask them to see a doctor as
a favor to you.
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The Silence of Doctors
Around Alzheimer’s
By: Danielle Ofri, M.D.
“A fate worse than death,” my colleague muttered to me as we examined
an elderly man admitted to the hospital
with severe dementia.
From his medical chart we knew
that the patient had been an accomplished sculptor and intellectual contrarian. He’d taught classes at a prestigious art school, and his work was
exhibited across Europe and the United
States. To see him now, with hardly a
sliver of his personality left, encumbered with physical injustices you
wouldn’t wish upon your worst enemy,
was beyond heartrending.
My colleague and I ducked out of
the room in silence, lost in our own
private stew of unease, wincing at our
unspoken keenness to move on to other
patients.
Dementia is not something we
doctors talk much about. We all have
many patients with dementia – and
more every year – but we never seem
to chat about it the way we discuss
kidney disease or cancer treatment.
We may talk about the difficulties
of obesity or emphysema, but never
about dementia.
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Why the silence? It certainly isn’t
that dementia is rare. Alzheimer’s
disease, the most common form of
dementia, is ranked as the sixth leading cause of death in the United States,
though a recent article in Neurology
suggests that it might actually be the
third. Even if we don’t specialize in
geriatrics, the aging of the general population brings dementia into the offices
of every medical field, save pediatrics.
Perhaps it’s the invisibility of the
illness, especially in its earlier stages.
Most medical visits are crowded with
the exigencies of the more clinically
obvious illnesses – heart disease, diabetes, hypertension – that we doctors
may miss the subtle signs of dementia.
I suspect, though, that our reticence
stems from deeper issues. All the top
10 killers in America are potentially
preventable, or at least modifiable – all
except dementia.
There aren’t any screening tests that
can pick up the disease before symptoms appear. And even if there were,
there aren’t any significant treatments
that make a substantial difference. For
doctors, this is profoundly frustrating.
No wonder dementia gets pushed onto
the back burner. In the dishearteningly
limited time of a medical visit, we’re
forced to focus on the diseases we can
treat.
But I think that our silence on
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dementia is more than that. For doctors, cognitive currency is our only currency. The idea of the mind vanishing
is more petrifying than much of the
bodily devastation we are privy to. The
loss of intellectual capacity – not to
mention personality and the ability to
care for oneself – taps into an existential fear that we prefer to overlook.
I thought about this as I read a
recent issue of the journal Health
Affairs devoted to Alzheimer’s – nearly
200 pages that exhaustively explored
the diagnosis and treatment of the
disease, the experience of patients
and caregivers, the mammoth burden
assumed by spouses and adult children
of patients. The profusion of commentary and research results and task
force recommendations was an embarrassingly stark contrast to the relative
silence on the clinical front.
There are things being done to
impact the trajectory of Alzheimer’s.
Your primary care physician may
need to also work with a physician
that specializes in geriatrics. There
you will be able to connect with the
latest research for both the patient
and the caregiver.
This is not the first disease in which
the clinicians have trailed the researchers, the families and the activists. The
actions of doctors – or lack thereof
– can be only partly attributed to the
practical difficulties of diagnosis and
treatment. Mixed in are the existential
and emotional aspects of ourselves
we prefer to ignore and often remain
wholly unaware of.
Most doctors are required to get
recertification every 10 years, to
undergo a battery of tests and training
courses to keep us up to date and to
identify shortfalls in our medical skills.
We don’t, however, do any periodic
checks on our inner selves, to uncover
any lapses in our emotional core that
might affect the care of our patients.
Just because the diagnosis of
dementia can be difficult and treatments frustratingly limited doesn’t
mean we can shy away from this
disease. We need to face down our
own uneasiness, confront our own
disconcerting reactions, so that we
may be there in full for our patients,
their families and, indeed, ourselves.
Danielle Ofri is the author of “What
Doctors Feel: How Emotions Affect the
Practice of Medicine.” The Alzheimer’s
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What are hard assets and how are
they relevant to one’s personal or
company’s estate? How do we deal
with these assets before or after death?
Because these assets are generally the
most personal possessions we have,
they are also the most difficult to deal
with emotionally when the time comes
to pass them along to the next generation, charities, or whomever you
choose. Emotions, many times, take the
place of good common sense.
Personally, the only thing I collect is
“dust.” My children and grandchildren
can have whatever I can’t take with me
in the next adventure afterlife. Some
pieces dear to me will end up in a sale
of some sort. I’ve had the privilege of
traveling most of the world, but who
will want my Hawaiian warrior mask,
weapons from Mongolia’s prior wars
or weird sort of island trinkets that only
my wife and I cherish. These are our
personal memories.
What if I want to move and find my
home full of “things” that only I find of
personal value. How will I downsize or
bequeath a life’s journey of memories?
As my late father, who was born in
1899, would say, “Sell them!” Sounds
a bit cold, but in reality, the truth. For
those heirs who would also enjoy the
family “heirlooms,” I’ll give them away.
For the rest, they will be sold or given
to the Charitable Union, Salvation
Army or church.
But, what are these pieces? The people or organizations that receive them
don’t know what they are or what they
are worth. This is where pre-planning
comes in. Do you know the value of
these items? Many times they could be
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Let’s look at just a few areas that
generally we would find in boxes in our
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• Jewelry – The most personal
• Old Coins and Paper Money –
Why didn’t they spend it?
• Art Work – Subject to one’s own
decorating skills or “Beauty is in
the eyes of the beholder.” This is the
funniest area, because people do the
most curious things.
• Old Military – Era uniforms,
swords, guns and pistols, weapons.
There are huge markets for these
items.
• The “family silver” – The uses of
these are as varied as the stars
What else might there be? Silly
things like lighters, pens, knives, and
knick-knacks of life at an earlier time.
Old books, maps, tribal art, glass lamps,
furniture, and it goes on and on.
The point is there is a market for
everything.
Finding something truly rare is like
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Good Neighbor Day—
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
By: Fred B. Bachman, Bachman Hebble Funeral Service
You don’t need to have a sweater to
be a good neighbor, but it can’t hurt.
Good Neighbor Day is fast approaching – it is a day for you to reach out
and touch someone in friendship with
a loving gesture of a rose. Combining efforts again this year are Molly
Morris-Mendenhall of the Country
Bouquet Florist and Furnishings
and her staff along with Fred Bachman, Mark Naas, Lexie Stygar, Josh
Fausey, Kelly Smith, Dan LaValley,
Carolyn Robinson-Fisher, and Renita
Wollberg of the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. We are all committed to
give away “free of charge” thousands
of roses as a community service and
non-profit project.
The concept is quite simple – by
going to the Country Bouquet Florist location in Urbandale at 1364
West Michigan Avenue on September 10 after 8am Wednesday morning you may receive ONE DOZEN
roses free for the asking. Simply
share 11 roses with friends, neighbors and family. Enjoy the last rose
for yourself.
The intention is to surprise neighbors, friends or a perfect stranger
by brightening their day through the
benevolent gesture of presenting a
rose, thereby increasing goodwill and
neighborliness.
We hope that by participating in
this expression of goodwill that you
will have the occasion of meeting new
friends and strengthening old relationships. It is a day that will bring
smiles to others as well as increasing the smile lines on your face on
Good Neighbor Day! A dozen roses
wrapped in a bunch will be available
for the asking and distributing while
the supply of roses last.
“Good Neighbor Day” is being
observed throughout the United States
and Canada as a day of generosity
towards our fellow man. There will
be hundreds of florists participating,
giving away millions of roses to help
forge new friendships and promote a
euphoric feeling of commonality in
communities just like Battle Creek.
Fred Bachman expressed an interest
in renewing this venture by saying.
“It has been several years since 2010
when we last promoted this special
day. It is time once again for this
project to be a delight to others with a
simple gift of a rose.”
The inspiration began in 1994 with
Brook Jacobs, a florist in Jackson,
Mississippi, felt it was time to
promote a return to neighborliness
and friendship in his community.
In order to do just that, he decided
to give away a dozen roses to each
person who visited his shop on “Good
Neighbor Day.” That initial year, he
gave away 15,000 roses! In return, he
asked only that each recipient keep
one rose for themselves and give the
remaining 11 away to 11 other people.
In the process each person would
make new acquaintances and renew
old friendships. Mr. Jacobs’ efforts
were so well-received in the Jackson
area that the concept caught on fast;
inspiring the participation and support
of his local and state government,
civic organizations and a number of
his fellow florists in communities all
over the country!
This growing event enjoys the
national sponsorship of FTD, but it is
the local participation of communityminded people like Country Bouquet
Florist & Furnishings and the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service that has
literally made the idea “blossom!”
Molly Morris-Mendenhall made the
comment that we haven’t done the
project in several years. “Our previous
efforts were very rewarding,” MorrisMendenhall said. “We would like to
invite everyone to participate again on
Wednesday, September 10th and help
turn Good Neighbor Day into a truly
heartfelt community focused event.
Fred, his staff and I realize there is
a tremendous feeling when we give
back to our local community.”
Good Neighbor Day is a day designated for people to meet and get to
know their neighbors. What better
way to start your day than by presenting a perfect rose to a friend and
cherishing their expression of surprise
and gratitude? It will make for a better
you and a better Battle Creek community even just for one day – Good
Neighbor Day! When was the last
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friend, rekindle an old relationship
or strengthen an existing one? Well
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10 Early Warning Signs
of Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is when your
brain stops making an important chemical called dopamine. This chemical
helps your body to move, and helps
your mood. If you do have Parkinson’s,
you can feel better by taking a pill that
helps your body to replace that chemical. Parkinson’s disease will get worse
slowly over time, and your doctor can
help you stay healthy longer. Some of
the problems listed here could be signs
of Parkinson’s disease.
No single one of these signs means
that you should worry about Parkinson’s disease. If you have more than
one symptom, you should make an appointment to talk to your doctor.
Early diagnosis of Parkinson’s
disease gives you the best chance of a
longer, healthier life.
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What you can do if you do have
Parkinson’s disease:
• Work with your doctor to create a
plan to stay healthy. This plan might
include:
• A referral to a neurologist, a doctor
who specializes in the brain.
• Care from an occupational therapist,
physical therapist or speech therapist.
• Meeting with a medical social worker
to talk about how Parkinson’s will
affect your life.
• Start a regular exercise program to
delay further symptoms.
• Talk with family and friends who
can provide you with the support you
need.
• Get involved with Senior Health
Partners and a support group.
1-Tremor or Shaking
Have you noticed a slight shaking or
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tremor in your finger, thumb, hand, chin
or lip? Does your leg shake when you
sit down or relax? Twitching or shaking of limbs is a common early sign of
Parkinson’s disease.
What is normal? Shaking can be
normal after lots of exercise, if you have
been injured, or could be caused by a
medicine you take.
2-Small Handwriting
Has your handwriting suddenly gotten much smaller than in 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 sudden change
in handwriting is often a sign of Parkinson’s disease.
What is normal? Sometimes writing
can change as you get older, if you have
stiff hands or fingers or poor vision, but
this happens over time and not suddenly.
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 disease.
What is normal? Your sense of
smell can be changed by a cold, flu or
a stuffy nose, but it should come back
after you are better.
4-Trouble Sleeping
Do you thrash around in bed or kick
and punch while you are deeply asleep?
You might notice that you started falling out of bed while 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.
What is normal? It is normal for everyone to have a night when they ‘toss
and turn’ instead of sleeping.
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. You might
notice that your arms don’t swing when
you walk, or maybe other people have
said you look stiff. An early sign might
be stiffness or pain in your shoulder or
hips. People sometimes say their feet
seem ‘stuck to the floor.’
What is normal? If you have injured
your arm or shoulder, you may not be
able to use it as well until it is healed or
another illness like arthritis might cause
the same symptom.
6-Constipation
Do you have trouble moving your
bowels without straining every day?
Straining to move your bowels can be
an early sign of Parkinson’s disease and
you should talk to your doctor.
What is normal? If you do not have
enough water or fiber in your body, it
can cause problems in the bathroom.
Also some medicine will cause constipation too. If there is no other reason
such as diet or medicine that would
cause you to have trouble moving your
bowels, you should speak with your
doctor.
7-A Soft or Low Voice
Have other people told you that your
voice is very soft when you speak in a
normal tone, or that you sound hoarse?
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.
What is normal? A chest cold or
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other virus can cause your voice to
sound different but you should go back
to sounding the same when you get over
your cough or cold.
8-Masked Face
Have you been told that you have a
serious, depressed or mad look on your
face more often, even when you are not
in a bad mood? This serious looking
face is called masking. Also, if you
or other people notice that you have a
blank stare or do not blink your eyes
very often, you should ask your doctor
about Parkinson’s disease.
What is normal? Some medicines
can cause you to have the same type of
serious or staring look, but you would
go back to the way you were after you
stopped the medication.
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 signs of
low blood pressure and can be linked to
Parkinson’s disease.
What is normal? Everyone has had a
time when they stood up and felt dizzy,
but if it happens on a regular basis you
should see your doctor.
10-Stooping or 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.
What is normal? If you have pain
from an injury or if you are sick, it
might cause you to stand crookedly.
Also, a problem with your bones can
make you hunch over.
Publisher’s Note: This information was
made possible through the generous
support of the Medtronic Foundation
and thousands of people with Parkinson’s and their families.
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