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Inside The Newsletter
Front Page News……………….1
Local Business Ads…………….2
Connection Information………3
Senior Story………………...….4
Health Information..…………..5
Executive Director Letter……..6
Did You Know?………………..7
Activities & Menu.…………..8-9
Birthdays & Thank You……..10
General Health Info.……...11-12
Connection Recipes & more…13
Odds & Ends Information…...14
Connection Club……………...15
Pictures of the Month………..16
December
2017
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Wishing Everyone A Very
Merry And Blessed Christmas
The Senior Connection Holiday Bazaar
Monday, December 11th 10am - 2pm
There will be something for everyone on your list. It’s a one stop shopping
experience and you can stay for Lunch!!
721 Third Ave S. Hailey, ID
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Scott Miley Roofing Association Construction Services, Inc.
Re-Roofs/Repairs—New Roofs
Carpentry-Remodels-Snow Removal
Sheet Metal Fabrication
208-788-5362 www.scottmileyroofing.com
Are You On The Best Plan For You?
Michelle Sandoz is offering free evaluations of your Medicare health
insurance plan.
Medicare Annual Enrollment is October 15- December 7, 2017
This is a good time to evaluate your health insurance plan
416 South Main Street Suite 204
Hailey, ID 83333
Michelle Sandoz
Independent Agent
Simpson Lawn Care
Seniors Save 30 %
Quality Lawn Mowing
and Sprinkler
Repair and Service.
Seniors and members of
our community with
special needs save 30% on
weekly lawn care.
Sam Simpson, owner operator
with 30 plus years in the valley
Call me today, I’ll be there!!
(208)420 -3023
208-788-9209
Hailey Route deviates to The Senior Connection with 2-hour advance notice: $.50 fare one-way.
Reduced fare for seniors 65 and over from Hailey to Ketchum: $2 one way, $3 roundtrip (save $1!)
All buses are wheelchair accessible. For those with disabilities, Mountain Rides offers “origin to destination” service. Call 208-788-7433 for details or visit www.mountainrides.org
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Transportation Fees Fares: Fares are subject to change and are based per person Monday-Friday 10am- 3pm
Rides to the Senior Connection and designated destinations, such as the grocery store and post office, are included in the monthly fare .
Hailey & Bellevue - $25 per month or $5 per day
Mid-Valley & St. Luke’s area - $35 per month or $10 per day
Ketchum & Sun Valley - $50 per month or $15 per day
Carey & Picabo – price to be determined.
Individuals and non-members not attending lunches and Connection activities do not qualify for special rate and must pay $25 per hour. Special Transport – doctor’s appointment, hospital, therapy, shopping, hair appointments, etc., are billed at $25 per hour. Trips must be scheduled with Transportation at 208-721-1527.
Members with financial difficulties - please talk to the director about scholarship programs.
Transportation
Now that winter is upon us, riders must remember to dress
warmly. We will try to keep the bus warm, but it is and older (drafty) vehicle. Remember to always buckle your seat belts!
The pickup times may change a bit due to weather and road conditions, be assured we are coming. We always try to call you and let you know our approximate time of arrival at your house.
If you have questions just call the Transportation number (208)-721-1527 and
we will answer as soon as we can.
Thank You Sue Barney & Susan Canham
The Senior Connection Directory http://www.twitter.com/TheConnection
WEB page www.seniorconnectionidaho.org
Meals on Wheels of the Wood River Valley https://www.facebook.com/mowswrv
Teresa Beahen Lipman - Executive Director [email protected]
Joanne Cox - Connection Club and Home Care [email protected]
Barbara Espedal - Activities Director [email protected]
Katie Phillips - Membership, Meals on Wheels and Office Coordinator [email protected]
Erik Olson - Chef [email protected]
Transportation [email protected]
The Senior Connection (208) 788-3468 721 Third Avenue South, PO Box 28
Hailey, ID 83333 Hours of Operation:
Monday thru Friday 8am-4pm
2017 Board of Directors
Chairperson: Michael Beck
Treasurer: Michael Beck
Board of Directors: Craig Aberbach
Steve England, Shelley Seibel
Debra Rosen, Becky Duncan
Leslie Silva, Erin Buell and Kristin Fullerton
This facility is operated in accordance with
Federal law and US Dept. of Agriculture
policy. This institution is prohibited from
discriminating with regard to race, color,
citizenship, national origin, sex, age, disability,
marital status, sexual orientation, religion,
veteran or current military status. To file a
complaint of discrimination, write USDA,
Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W,
Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue,
SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or Call (202)
720-5964 (voice and TDD).
You Can Advertise Here!!
Call Barbara Espedal
788-3468 For rates
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Senior Story by Lesley Andrus
TONY TAYLOR
Tony Taylor has done it all – secondary English teacher, carpenter, wrangler, trail
crew foreman, ski-instructor, professional ski patrolman, research writer and an
Outward Bound instructor. Born and raised in Whitehall, Montana, Tony was always
interested in outdoor activities. How did he get to Sun Valley? His pickup truck
broke down here in 1969 when the fuel pump on his 1956 Chevy gave out.
Before settling here, Tony graduated from Montana State University in Bozeman and
went on to teach English – first at the Pine Hill School for boys (a juvenile delinquent
center), and then at a special needs school on the Arapahoe Shoshone reservation in
Lander where he was the ward supervisor in charge of about 30 young men. It was
the time of the draft and this work exempted Tony. His young men were very protec-
tive of him, and Tony recalls that when any “suit” came on the reservation looking for him, they always asked, “Who
wants to know?” When the draft board caught up to Tony in Los Angeles, they decided he was too old (26 ½).
After the reservation Tony moved to Jackson Hole where he spent 5 years working for the Forest Service, teaching
skiing, and doing carpentry. As an outdoorsman, Tony fished and hunted. During college and the war, these
activities helped keep him fed.
When talking about travel, Tony’s best memories are of his time in Africa. In Zimbabwe he rented two horses and
for $80 a day, he worked 3-4 weeks on a cattle ranch. While there, one of his friends who owned two airplanes took
him to remote Sabi Sabi where they drove around in big command cars through one of the largest game reserves in
South Africa.
In addition to his various careers, Tony has written and published a book. Since his early childhood Tony has been
interested in the Indian culture, and specifically the Shoshone tribe known as the Sheep Eaters. They lived high in
the mountains, were a peaceful people, and by the end of the 1800’s ceased to exist. His book “A Chronicle of the
Sheep Eater Indians” was published in 2001.The artist in Tony also created a video titled “Hazel the Wonder Horse”
which you can see on youtube. Tony rode his beloved horse Hazel down the edge of the bike path and all through
the towns. DA Outz remembers encountering Hazel and Tony on her weekly walks with a friend. Tony would
always stop and talk to them as he did to everyone he encountered, for Hazel was a horse “who love[d] kids, carrots,
and cool Idaho mornings.”
Tony keeps in shape through weekly yoga classes at St. Luke’s, and exercise classes three days a week at Blaine
County. He is seen every day at the Senior Center where he thoroughly enjoys Eric’s great food, and the company of
all his friends.
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Foods That Can Affect or Help You Sleep
Reach for Tryptophan-Rich Foods. We've all heard of warm milk's ability to send us off to dreamland. Do you know why it's true? Dairy foods contain tryptophan, which is a sleep-promoting substance. Other good sources include nuts and seeds, bananas, honey, and eggs.
Indulge Your Craving for Carbs (A Little Bit). Carbohydrate-rich foods help boost tryptophan in the blood. So a few good late-night snacks might include a bowl of cereal and milk, nuts and crackers, or bread and cheese.
Beware of Hidden Caffeine. It's no surprise that an evening cup of coffee might disrupt your sleep. Even moderate caffeine can cause sleep disturbances. But don't forget about less obvious caffeine sources, like chocolate, cola, and tea. Even decaf coffee has a trace of it -- but not enough to be a problem. For better sleep, cut all caffeine from your diet 4 to 6 hours before bedtime. Over-the-counter and prescription drugs that may have caffeine in them include pain relievers, weight loss pills, diuretics, and cold medicines. These and other medications may have as much or even more caffeine than a cup of coffee. Check the label of nonprescription drugs or the prescription drug information sheet to see if your medicine interferes with sleep or can cause insomnia.
Skip the Nightcap. Alcohol may help you fall asleep faster, but you might not sleep well, waking up often, tossing and turning, and even having headaches, night sweats and nightmares. It can help to down a glass of water for each alcoholic drink, to dilute the alcohol's effects. But for a good night's sleep, it's better to avoid alcohol 4 to 6 hours before bedtime.
Minimize Protein at Bedtime. Protein is great during the day. But not so much when you're ready for bed. It's harder to digest and contains the amino acid tyrosine, which promotes brain activity. So skip the high-protein snack before bedtime and opt for a small piece of cheese and some sleep-friendly carbs, like crackers. William Blahd, MD
Do You Have A Winter Survival Kit For Your Car?
Everyone should carry a Winter Survival Kit in their car. In an emergency, it could save your life and the lives of your passengers. Here is what you need:
a shovel
windshield scraper and small broom
flashlight with extra batteries
battery powered radio
water
snack food including energy bars
raisins and mini candy bars
matches and small candles
extra hats, socks and mittens
first aid kit with pocket knife
necessary medications
blankets or sleeping bag
tow chain or rope
road salt, sand, or cat litter for traction
booster cables
emergency flares and reflectors
fluorescent distress flag and whistle to attract attention cell phone adapter to plug into lighter Emergency Management Team
Foods To Stay Away From If You
Have Anxiety or Depression
Regular Soda. Sugar-sweetened drinks like soda have a direct link to depression.
Diet Soda. You may not have the energy crash that comes with having too much sugar, but diet soda may make you depressed. Too much of the caffeine that many sodas have can be bad for anxiety, too.
Toast. If it's made from white bread, the highly processed white flour it's made from quickly turns to blood sugar after you eat it. That can cause energy spikes and crashes that can be bad for anxiety and depression. Just use whole-grain bread.
‘Light’ Dressing. “Light” or “sugar-free” dressings? Many get their sweetness from aspartame, an artificial sweetener linked to anxiety and depression
Processed Foods. If you eat lots of processed meat, fried food, refined cereals, candy, pastries, and high-fat dairy products, you’re more likely to be anxious and depressed.
Coffee. If you’re not used to it, the caffeine in it can make you jittery and nervous. It could also mess up your sleep. Neither helps anxiety or depression. Caffeine withdrawal can make you feel bad, too. If you think it causes you problems, cut caffeine out of your diet slowly. If you’re OK with it, or drink decaf, coffee can actually help make you feel less depressed. Smitha Bhandari, MD
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Executive Director Teresa Beahen
2017 Has Been a Great Year for the Senior Connection!
Many exciting things have happened at the Senior Connection in the past year. 2017 has been
a year of big changes and happy celebrations. We even have a beautiful new logo, which can
be seen throughout this newsletter. To me, it symbolizes the hope and happiness of our
seniors.
We are lucky to have hired Connection Club Director Joanne Cox to be our new Home Care Director, as well. She’s
a very busy woman, and she’s doing a terrific job in both capacities. We also have hired Jovita Piña to be my
Assistant Executive Director. She’ll begin working here in early December.
We’re now in partnership with Interlink Volunteer Caregivers, better known as IVC, based in Twin Falls. With the
help of IVC, we provide local volunteers to drive seniors to medical appointments in Twin Falls and Boise at no cost.
Barb Espedal is our IVC liaison – contact her at 208-788-3468 for information and scheduling.
We have begun delivering Meals on Wheels to Carey on Fridays again. This is good news to the people who need
this service.
Our annual Veterans’ Day luncheon was a big success. It was well-attended, including our two World War II pilots,
Tommy Farr and Bill Brand. They grace our dining room almost every day, and we’re so happy to spend time with
them. Higher Ground delivered a moving presentation, with flags and speeches, and a special acknowledgment to all
branches of our Armed Services.
The beautiful Maggie Traylor turned 100 recently, and her family hosted a very large birthday party for her at the
Senior Connection. It was beautiful, with performances by Colla Voce ensemble and Mitzi Mecham. Maggie drives
herself to the Connection, where she is a skilled bridge player and plays several times a week.
Our Fitness Center has been re-vamped and improved. We’ve added a personal trainer named Casey Scherer.
Membership for unlimited use of the Fitness Center costs only $50 per year, and Casey is conducting a
circuit-training class every Thursday at 1:15 for those members. Please call Barb at 208-788-3468 to join.
You may have noticed we’ve had a facelift! The outer entrance to our building has been painted and an amazing new
sign has been installed. It lights up from behind, which is both beautiful and helpful. We thank Keller Williams
Realtors for their Red Day of service, and Dave Swaner for donating the sign.
We really appreciate everything all of you have done for us.
Our Second Annual Cocktails for a Cause event was truly successful. It was held at
the Gail Severn Gallery again, which was a beautiful backdrop for an evening of
fundraising by paddle, complete with cocktails and appetizers. Everyone seemed to
have a great time, and we raised much-needed money to help underwrite the
programs and services provided by the Senior Connection.
To all members of the Senior Connection: As we head into 2018, I would appreciate
your feedback regarding the Senior Connection and its services, and how you
generally feel about being with us from day to day. My goal is to ensure that every
experience you have with us is a good one.
Happy Holidays to all! I hope you’ll join us for the Holiday Bazaar on December 11, where once again we’ll offer affordable items for gift-giving and more.
Have a wonderful holiday season!
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Try Learning Something New Everyday!
Brain health isn't the only benefit of lifelong learning. Taking a class, learning a new skill and expanding our horizons through education are great ways to socialize. Many classes offer the opportunity for intergenerational sharing. Learning provides a sense of meaning and purpose to our lives, boosting self-esteem. Picking up a new skill might even lead to an "encore career" for seniors who wish to continue working. Above all, learning sparks a sense of joy and encourages creative expression.
Check out offerings at the local community college, university or extension. You can take for-credit courses in the arts, history, literature, languages, the sciences—maybe finish your degree at long last? Or take a not-for-credit class. Some universities offer reduced tuition for older adults, or allow them to audit classes for free.
Go ahead, dip your toe into computer technology that's beyond your comfort zone. Learn how to use a new app or device.
Senior travel programs let you learn about the history and culture of a place during a trip. Oh, and the cuisine!
Take an exercise class! Not only is it great for your body, but brain experts also say working out helps us remember what we've learned during the day.
Learning truly is a lifelong process and it's not only for the young. By IlluminAge Communication Partners
Reducing Loneliness For Seniors Around The Holidays
It's very human to feel that holidays should be happy times, with generations of
traditions coming to the forefront. After all, we say we celebrate holidays. Doesn't
that mean happiness? The reality, however, is that many people can feel isolated
and lonely during this sometimes forced "season of good will."
Tips to enhance your family's holidays.
Listen and understand when they want to talk, even if the talk is negative. They are likely mourning many of the losses mentioned above. Don't imply they are whining or that they should snap out of it. They can't.
Help them see that you are trying to simplify the holidays in order to bring back the real meaning of our celebrations. Let them know you are trying to ignore the hype that has increased over the years. Remind them that they taught you that it's people who count, and thank them for that.
If your parent is in an assisted living facility or nursing home, check with the local kindergarten or day care centers to see if they can bring children to visit.
Remind them how important they are as a part of your own celebration and that of the entire family. Be especially careful not to act like what you do for them is a duty. This can be tough, as your tired body language can show through. However, put yourself in their place. They may feel useless and burdensome. Remind them they are loved.
Decorate their home or room in stages, presenting cherished ornaments for Christmas at intervals so there is something to look forward to.
Spend time with them. This is the most important thing you can do. Look at holiday photos or videos with them and leave them photos in a handy place so they can walk down memory lane when they are alone. Play music. Listen to them reminisce.
You, the adult child of a parent who may seem depressed during the holidays, can do much to help. Yes, you are busy and stressed yourself. However, by simplifying the holiday season all around and concentrating on what really matters – people – you can offer your parent help through what can be, for some, a time of discouragement.
By Aging Care
https://www.agingcare.com/Articles/caregiving-and-the-holidays-137025.htm
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December 2017 Activities
Fit & Fall
Carey 10am
Connection
Club 11am
Afternoon Card
Games 1pm
Member
Fitness 1:15pm
1 Connection
Club 11am
Card Games
1pm
2
3 4 Fit & Fall
11am
Connection Club
11am
5 Fit & Fall
Carey 10am
Caregiver Mtg.
11am
Connection
Club 11am
Bingo 1pm
6 Fit & Fall
11am
Kiwanis Lunch
11:30
Bunco 1pm
Sharp!
Key Club Tech
Help 12:30-1:30
7 Fit & Fall
Carey 10am
Connection
Club 11am
Members
Fitness 1:15pm
8 Fit & Fall
11am
Connection
Club 11am
Card Games
1pm
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Foot Light
Dancers
12:30
Dec. 8th
10 11 NO Fit & Fall
Christmas
Bazaar
10- 2pm
Connection Club
11am
12 Fit & Fall
Carey 10am
Foot Clinic
10am-2pm
Connection
Club 11am
Bingo 1pm
Fashion & Wine
7pm
13 Fit & Fall
11:00 am
Kiwanis 11:30
Preschool
Sing a long
14 Fit & Fall
Carey 10am
Connection
Club 11am
Afternoon
CardGames1pm
Member Fitness
1:15pm
15 Fit & Fall
11am
Connection
Club 11am
Card Games
1pm
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18 Fit & Fall
11am
Connection Club
11am
19 Fit & Fall
Carey 10am
Foot Clinic
10am-2pm
Connection
Club 11am
Bingo 1pm
20 Board Mtg
8:30am
Fit & Fall 11am
Kiwanis Lunch
11:30
Ear Clinic
10am-3pm
Hair Cuts
10am-2pm
21 Fit & Fall
Carey 10am
Connection
Club 11am
Members
Fitness 1:15pm
22 Fit & Fall
11am
Connection
Club 11am
Card Games
1pm
Christmas
Lunch
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Happy 2018
25
Closed
26
Closed
27 Fit & Fall
11 am
Kiwanis Lunch
11:30
28 Fit & Fall
Carey 10am
Connection
Club 11am
Afternoon Card
Games 1pm
Member Fitness
1:15pm
29 Fit & Fall
11am
Connection
Club 11am
Card Games
1pm
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December 2017
Café Connection - Hours 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
1
Baked
Haddock,
rice pilaf
2
3 4
Chicken
Tetrazzini,
buttered noo-
dle
5
Stuffed Pork
Loin,
scallop pota-
to
6
Coconut
Chicken,
island
fried rice
7
Tender Pot
Roast,
mashed potato
8
Spinach
Stuffed
Pollock,
tarragon
lemon rice
pilaf
9
10 11
Swedish
Meatballs,
steamed rice
12
Baked
Chicken,
oven roasted
potato
13
Baked Penne
w/ Ricotta and
Italian sausage
14
Braised Pork
Roast,
mashed potato
15
Crab Cakes,
toasted
basmati rice
pilaf
16
17 18
Ham and Pasta
casserole
19
Pork
tenderloin,
creamy
polenta
20
Arroz con
pollo,
refried beans
21
Carved turkey,
sage stuffing
22
Christmas Lunch
Merry Christmas
23
Cheese
Quiche,
Carved Ham,
French Toast
Casserole
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Happy 2018
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Closed
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Closed
27
Chicken Fried Steak,
mashed potato
28
Ketchup Gazed
Meatloaf,
mac-n-cheese
29
New Years
Eve Lunch
30
Carved Roast
Beef,
Baked Potato
Bar
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Fruit, Bread, Seasonal Veggies, Dessert,
Coffee, & Juice served daily with all meals.
On days when fish is on the menu, there will
be another choice.
Milk available on Request
All Meals Exceed 1/3 RDA Daily.
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Aubrey Stephens
Lynndee Marin
Teresa Lipman
Paul Morgenthaler
Colleen Smith
Larry Harsharger
Tedi Tournas
Barbara Corwin
Mary May Potter
Joe Miczulski
Ellen Kashino
Wayne Burke
Walter Littenberg
Joe Dilworth
Sonya Jensen
Rosemary Hollis
Katie VanHees
William Butler
Richard Stahl
Jennifer Parnell
Virginia Lowe
Thank You For Your Generosity
Marie Gallo and Benjamin Frank
The Bluebirds NAMI High School Support Group
Kathy Oliver
Joyce Shay
Graeme and Norah Bretall
Steven Clayton
Donald Cernansky
Patricia Duetting
Patricia and Jennifer Davies
Ms. Sue Dumke
Joyce H. Falre
Donna Finegan
Robert and Lucle Fuller
Windy Hayward
Thomas and Nancie Tatum
Judy Langley
Treva and Gerald Lichti
Vick and Ron Browne
Ross and Martha Jennings
Barbara and Mat Vanderkloot
Kathy Jones
Gina andBob Poole
Karen Lukes
Judy Locke
Kathy Lynn and Carl Bontrager
Mark, Mary, Marilyn and Rustin miller
Katherine Pleasants
Woody and Margery Friedlander
BW718 Foundation INC
Kathleen and Gerald Eder
George and June Block Family Foundation
Jim Mara
Kenneth Hills
Patricia Donahue
Bob Adinolfi
Barbara Coleman
Drew Nosworthy
Florence Blanchard
Jon Pace
John Pace
John Garcia
Michael Bernardi
Susan Brown
Earlene Gibbs
Marilyn Hovencamp
Kay White
Karen Bossick
Ken Worthington
Benjamin Haremza
Theresa Thompson
Fern Stephenson
Carol Blackburn
We apologize if we have
inadvertently missed
your birthday
this month.
We pull from our
database.
Please let Barb know
if your name was
missed this month.
Thank you
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Super Health Secrets Things You Should Never Do - Part 2
Never leave perishable foods at room temperature for longer than two hours. Always thaw and marinate foods in the refrigerator, never on the counter or at room temperature.
Never drink alcohol before going out into the cold. You may think it’s warming you up, but it’s actually drawing warmth from your internal organs to your skin, making you more vulnerable to hypothermia.
Never peel an apple. An apple is a wonderful snack made to order for avoiding asthma. Just a couple of apples a week lowers your asthma risk, five a week makes a big improvement in the amount of air your lungs can take in. Apples won’t eliminate your asthma, but they help you breathe easier. Apple skins contain lots of quercetin, a powerful antioxidant that helps keep asthma in check.
Never blow your nose vigorously when you have a cold. It forces mucus into your sinuses along with bacteria and viruses that can lead to sinusitis.
Never take peppermint if you have heartburn from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Peppermint may relax muscles in your esophagus to make your heartburn even worse.
Never decrease your fluid intake because you suffer from incontinence. Your body still needs water and other liquids. Cutting back to try and stem a leaky bladder is asking for problems from dehydration. However, you may want to test out eliminating certain beverages that might affect incontinence, like caffeinated drinks, carbonated drinks, citrus juices and milk products.
Never think it’s to late to supplement your calcium intake. This is true even if you already have osteoporosis. Because your body uses your bones like a calcium bank, withdrawing the mineral as needed, you must get enough calcium in your diet to replace what you borrow from your bones every day.
Never hold a grudge. It has both an emotional and physical cost. A lifetime of anger and bitterness can wear away your natural resistance to infection and disease and keep you from enjoying the good things in your life. Because your body responds to hostility and anxiety with a rise in blood pressure and rapid heart rate, you may increase your risk of heart disease, cancer and other stress related health problems. On the other hand remember, letting go of anger and resentment is good for your mind and body.
By The Editors of FC&A Medical Publishing
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Could Worrying About Our Memory Harm Our Memory?
Neurologists know quite a bit about risk factors for Alzheimer's disease, such as diabetes,
smoking, obesity, and certain genetic factors. Now, a research team from Penn State
University is investigating whether simply believing we're having trouble with our memory
can lead to real memory loss. According to the research team, led by professor Nikki Hill,
"Over 20 percent of older adults suffer from , where a person reports
having trouble remembering things with no evidence of actual memory loss." These seniors may be especially
worried if they have a family history of dementia. This erroneous belief can cause anxiety, depression, and
withdrawal from social activities which, in turn, truly do raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease! Said Hill, "Alzheimer's
is a slowly progressing disease; often by the time it is diagnosed, it is already having a substantial impact on a
patient's daily life. The hope is that early interventions will help delay or prevent the symptoms that are so
devastating to patients and their families." Aging in Stride
How Colors Affect Your World
Our vibrant world is filled with colors, and they may affect you more than you realize.
They can change your mood and your behavior, maybe even your diet .
Your Memory. Colors can affect what you remember. If there’s lots of red around, you’re more
likely to recall negative words. Green, on the other hand, tends to make you hold on to positive
ones. That may help you have a happier view of your life and a healthier state of mind.
Your Emotions. The color green seems to make positive emotions stronger and negative emotions weaker. White and
pink may have similar effects, but researchers are still studying those. Meanwhile, the color red seems to have the op-
posite effect and make negative emotions -- like those linked to failure and danger -- more intense.
Your Creativity. The color green can help get the creative juices flowing. Scientists compared it with white, gray, red,
and blue, and green helped people do better with both word-based and picture-based activities.
When You See Red. Your reactions may get faster and stronger when you see it, because your brain sees it as a sign
of danger. That’s why your body prepares to defend or attack
Your Energy Level. You may be happier and less tired after you exercise around the color green. It makes sense then
that people who exercise outside, where there’s more green, feel better. And having more “green space” where you
live tends to boost your mental health.
Your Appetite. The color of your plate can affect how much you eat. The key is contrast: The more different the
color of the plate from the color of the food that’s on it, the less you’ll serve yourself. In one study, people served
themselves about 30% more fettuccini alfredo if they were given white plates instead of red.
Your Relationships. We all want the people around us to be happy, and painting the walls of your home pink, green,
or white may help you tune into those feelings. Those colors can make it easier for you to pick up on the happy facial
expressions of others. In the interest of full disclosure, though, they also can make it harder to recognize sad ones.
Your Internal Clock. Studies show blue has the biggest positive effect on the physical, mental and behavioral
patterns you go through every 24 hours. Researchers are looking into ways it might help treat depression and other
mood problems.
Reviewed by Sabrina Felson, MD
http://www.webmd.com/sabrina-felson
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Big Thank You From
The Senior Connection
It’s such a pleasure when the school kids in our community want to come and help the seniors with tech problems, decorate for holidays or help with
clean up projects.
The Sage School
Amy Morrison - teacher
Will Griffith, Zach Shepard,
Ayden McGonigal and Angus Gilbert
Community School
Meghan Gunn - teacher
Ava Verhaeghe - 8th grade
Austin Page - 6th grade
Russell Stumph - 7th grade
Signe Dixon - 6th grade
Maeve O’Connell - 6th grade
Charlotte Davis-Jeffers -7th grade
High School Key Club at
Senior Connection
Wednesday, December 6th students from Key Club will be here 12: 30pm - 1:30pm to help members with any computer issues, setting up e mail, creating a Facebook user or researching the internet. Members can bring in laptops, IPADs and phones for any technical assistance.
Taking Care of Yourself During The Holidays
The research, published in the Journal of the
American Heart Association, speculated that over the
holidays, people consume more food and alcohol.
Hospitals and medical facilities may be understaffed.
People who would ordinarily seek help for troubling
symptoms might not do so during the holidays maybe
they're too busy, or perhaps they're visiting relatives out
of town, and decide to wait until they get home. The
most likely top factor is increased stress. During the
holidays we can be so busy, and dealing with family
dynamics can certainly raise our stress level. So give
yourself a truly valuable holiday gift: Lower your stress,
and be alert to signs from your body that
something's not right. Aging in Stride 2017
Would You Like To Be A Pen Pal?
If any of our members are interested in being a pen - pal with
a student from our area, let us know and we can help hook you up.
Students would enjoy writing to you via the mail.
For more information call Barb 208-788-3468 Ext. 4
A Word From The Kitchen
Lunch is served at 11:30am each day.
Please be respectful of that time and let the
kitchen staff get set up for lunch.
It is the flu and cold season. Do not take any
food with bare hands. There are utensils
provided. When you see any food covered with
plastic, don’t remove or take food until it’s
time for lunch.
Let’s just be considerate of one another
when going through
the lunch line.
Thank you so much!!
Christmas Nativity Display
The Carey Ward Family History Center will have a
display of Nativity Scenes from around the world
for visitors to see.
November 29th till December 1st. 3pm-9pm
20494 N. Main St.
(please use North Door) Carey, Id.
What a beautiful way to start your
Christmas season
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To support the Senior Connection and its many
programs please do your Amazon.com shopping at:
http://smile.amazon.com/ch/82-0315917
This link will take you directly to
Smile.Amazon.com and right to the Senior Connection
account. Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase
price back to us.
Thank you for supporting
the Senior Connection and the
programs we provide!
Family Caregiver Meeting Every third Monday of the month at 4pm.
Hospice of the Wood River Valley 507 1st Avenue North In Ketchum
Time and Place for Pick Up at the
Hunger Coalition Monday: Bellevue 121 Honeysuckle Street
( 1pm - 6:30pm )
Thursday: Bellevue 121 Honeysuckle Street
( 3pm - 4:30pm )
Thursday: At Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood, 100
Saddle Road, near intersection with Warm Springs Road
in Ketchum (3:30pm - 4:30pm )
The Senior Connection will be going to The Hunger
Coalition on Thursdays, 3pm-4:30pm.
If you need a ride call Sue at 208-721-1527.
Interested in Volunteering? Here’s an opportunity to meet new
people and start your day with a smile. The Senior Connection needs
Lunch Greeters on Mondays. And Meals on Wheels drivers for Monday 10:30am to 1:00pm
If you have the time and like to help people, we have a wonderful Volunteer opportunity for you! Looking for drivers to take people to medical appointments. They
are in Hailey, Twin Falls, maybe Boise. There is mileage reimbursement.
Please call Barbara at 208-788-3468 ext. for more information
5B Pedicure Hearts & Soles Foot Care Clinic
The Foot Clinic will be at the Senior Connection,
10 am-2 pm Tuesdays December 5th, 12th and 19th.
Kay offers a sliding payment
scale based on your income.
She is also offering a 20% discount off your
first appointment, and additional discounts
for your second and future
appointments if you schedule
in advance and keep your appointment.
Senior Connection, 721 Third Avenue South in
Hailey. Call 208-309-1568 for an appointment.
Are you a Caregiver??? The Caregiver Support Group is provided by Hospice
and Palliative Care of the Wood River Valley and is
JUST FOR YOU!! You will share the joys and trials of
caregiving with others, just like you. You will
receive professional guidance and support from
registered nurses familiar with illnesses and caregiving
and who understand. You will learn how to balance
your own life with caregiving.
Join us on the first Tuesday of every month from
11am to 12:30pm at the Senior Connection.
Transportation
If you need a ride to the Senior Connection for lunch, an activity, appointment, post office or
grocery shopping, call Transportation 721-1527
55 or older? Need a Job? Experience Works is currently accepting applications for
paid, on-the-job training through the
Senior Community Service Employment Program or
(SCSEP). It’s the perfect way to earn extra income, gain
valuable job skills and connect with
potential employers.
There’s no cost to people who qualify.
For more information call toll free
1-888-278-9109 today or visit
www.experienceworks.org. EOE Experience Works is
also looking for additional host agency partners.
If you represent a 501(c) (3) organization
and or know one that might be interested, please
contact us for more information.
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Shawn Burnham will be at the Senior
Connection Wednesday, December 20th. 10 am - 3 pm.
Weather will have some bearing on the drive from
Twin Falls, please call 208788-3468 to make sure
Shawn will be here.
Thank You
http://www.experienceworks.org
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The Senior Connection & Connection Club Activities
Jack Margolin saved $77.25 from his
allowance to donate for
Meals on Wheels.
Jack with his mother
(who matched his donation) and
Katie Phillis the Meals on Wheels and
Office Coordinator
Community School kids helped
make Halloween
decorations for the Senior
Connection & helped in
Connection Club with their
Halloween project.
Job well done! Christina Cernansky
NAMI Executive Director,
Amber Leyba-Castle,
NAMI intern, Ketchum
City Councilman Michael
David & NAMI board
member and Executive
Director Teresa Beahen
Lipman of the Senior
Connection with donated
pumpkins from the
Bluebirds high school
support group. Thank You for your support
everyone!
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721 Third Avenue South
PO Box 28
Hailey, ID 83333
(208)788-3468
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Your Les Schwab Tire Center
Batteries
Brakes
Tires
Shocks &
Alignment
We Are Proud To Support
the Senior Connection
520 N River St.
Hailey, ID.
(208)-788-0924
Want To Have Some Fun?
Come and play Bunco
the 1st Wednesday
of every month, 1pm sharp.
It’s a Fun dice game and so
easy to learn!
And there are prizes!!!
The Senior Connection
721 Third Ave. S.
Girls On The Run Made Some Lovely
Thanksgiving & Christmas Decorations
For The Senior Connection
Payton, Olivia, Asha, McKayla,
Coach Lindsay, Amarah,
Coach Heather, Kennedy, Avery, Jaylyn,
Coach Mary, Sofia and Anna.
Beautiful job ladies,
Thank You So Much