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Cooperative Extension Service

Campbell County

3500 Alexandria Pike

Highland Heights, KY 41076

(859) 572-2600

Fax: (859) 572-2619

H alloween is such an exciting

time with all of the fun

costumes and sugary treats, it is easy

to forget that there are some

potential dangers. So here are some

tips to make sure the evening is full

of treats rather than tricks.

Costume Safety Make sure your child’s costume

can be seen by passing

cars. Choosing a bright and

reflective costume is highly

suggested, however if your

costume is on the darker side,

adding strips of reflective tape can

be just the trick.

Avoid costumes that drag the

ground or can become easily

tangled around your feet that

could cause your child to trip and

fall.

Avoid masks that restrict vision or

interfere with breathing.

Dress for the weather, which may

mean adding layers to a costume if

the temperature drops.

Preparing for Visitors Restrain pets or remove them from

the entry way. Even friendly pets

can become nervous or frightened

by visiting goblins.

Make sure your outdoor lighting is

in good working order. Replace

bulbs if necessary.

Remove any hazards in your yard

that may cause a trick-or-treater to

fall such as lawn equipment, toys,

bikes or gardening equipment.

Trick-or-Treating Children should never trick-or-

treat alone. Children under 12

years of age should be

accompanied by an adult. Older

children should travel in groups.

Preplan the route your children will

take so everyone is clear about

which homes you have selected to

visit.

Ensure each child has a flashlight

to help them avoid trips and falls in

the dark.

Stay on paths and sidewalks. If there

are no sidewalks, walk on the left

side of the road, facing traffic, so

motorists are more likely to see you.

Avoid unfamiliar animals,

especially dogs.

Avoid houses that are not well-lit.

Only accept treats at the door;

never enter a stranger’s home. Source: David A. Weisenhorn, Senior Extension Specialist

for Parenting and Child Development Education;

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and

Environment

Upcoming Events All programs are located at the

Campbell County Extension office unless noted below.

Flower Buds October 16 10:00 a.m. (see flyer on page 16) Diabetes Support Group Meeting October 11 10:00 a.m. (see flyer on page 5) Homemaker Information: Club Meetings and Important Dates (see pages 12 & 13) Mommy & Me in the Garden & Kitchen Classes begin Feb. 22 and run each month thru Sept. 26, 2019 (see flyer on page 15) Holiday Treasures Nov. 15 6:00 p.m. (see flyer on page 11)

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2018

Keeping Your Ghouls and Goblins Safe on Halloween

- September 2018 Family & Consumer Sciences

H e a lt h & W e l l n e s s

WALK AND BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY

A re you frustrated with your child’s school drop-off/pick-up traffic? If

yes, walk or bike to get to and from school while avoiding the school traffic. October 10, 2018 is this year’s official Walk and Bike to School Day! Walking and bicycling to and from school allows children to get regular physical activity they need while also forming healthy habits for the future. Regular physical activity helps children build strong bones, muscles, joints and it decreases the risk of obesity. Physical activity is also great for helping your child to be happy and well in other areas of life. For example, active children have better concentration, memory and classroom behavior during school. When more kids walk and bike to school, there is also a dramatic reduction in traffic. With fewer cars trying to get in and out of a school drop-off zone, streets become safer and more manageable. Walking or biking to school is a fun and healthy way to spend time with your children, while developing the habit of regular physical activity early.

Here is what parents need to know to keep kids safe as they walk to school: Children usually are not ready to start

walking to school without an adult until about fifth grade, or around age 10. Children are each different, so consider their individual developmental and maturity level when deciding if it is safe for them to walk to school without an adult.

When crossing streets, hold your child’s hand and always observe the traffic safety laws.

Consider starting a walking school bus by inviting families in your neighborhood to walk children to school together as a group. Adults may take turns walking with the group, so make sure each child knows the adults in their walking group.

Choose the safest route to school by picking places with sidewalks or paths separated from traffic.

For students walking to school without an adult: Make sure your child knows to say

“no” if someone they do not know offers a ride, and that they yell and run for help if needed.

Explain to your child that it is not safe to use a cell phone or text while walking. Using a cell phone makes them less aware of traffic.

Choose brightly colored backpacks, jackets and other accessories, ideally with reflective materials for days when it is dark on the way to school and begins to get dark earlier.

Here is what parents need to know to keep kids safe as they bike to school: Always wear a bicycle helmet! This

includes you. One of the best ways to help kids learn safe bike riding is to set

a good example by following the rules of the road yourself and always wearing your helmet.

All bicycle riders should follow the basic rules of the road, which also apply to skateboards, scooters and other non-motorized vehicles:

Stop at all stop signs and obey traffic lights just as cars do. Yield to pedestrians, stop at red lights and be especially careful at intersections.

Always ride in the same direction as cars do. Never ride against traffic.

Older kids should try to use bike lanes or designated bike routes whenever they can — not the sidewalk! Kids less than 10 years old should ride on the sidewalk.

When turning or changing lanes, always use the correct hand signals.

eft turn: Hold your left arm straight out to your left side.

Right turn: Hold your right arm straight out from your right side.

Practice the bike route to school before the first day of school to make sure your child can manage it.

RESOURCES:

http://www.walkbiketoschool.org/learn-more/why-

walkbike

http://guide.saferoutesinfo.org/education/parents.cfm

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-

prevention/ on-the-go/Pages/Safety-On-The-Way-To-

School.aspx

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/bike-safety.html

Make sure your child knows

to say “no” if someone they

do not know offers a ride,

and that they yell and run

for help if needed.

Family & Consumer Sciences September 2018 -

L i f e S k i l l s

W e all want to believe that

we are smart consumers.

We want to believe that we make

rational choices about the things

we want and need. However,

whether we realize it or not,

many of the factors that

influence our spending decisions

are happening subconsciously.

Marketing is a multi-billion dollar

industry with tons of research on

clever ways of encouraging

consumers to spend more money.

With the odds (and the marketing

dollars) stacked against consumers,

we need to at least be aware of

these subtle sales strategies.

Smart consumers should constantly

keep three things in mind: They

need to know marketers, they need

to know themselves, and they need

to know their friends. The next time

you shop, be sure to keep the

following suggestions in the

forefront of your mind to ensure

that you are spending wisely.

Know your marketers Beware of pricing strategies

There are a multitude of pricing

strategies that

marketers use to

trick consumers into

buying more than

intended. Some

vendors will use odd-

pricing or figures that

end in 5, 7, or 9, as in

pricing a pair of pants

at $20.97. Consumers

tend to subconsciously round this

figure down to $20 instead of

rounding up to $21, making them

more likely to purchase.

Other vendors will use multiple

pricing as in “10 for $10.” Ten

yogurts for $10 may seem like a

great deal until you realize that the

price of yogurt is already a dollar per

unit. By falling for the multiple

pricing trap, the vendor may have

seduced you into buying ten yogurts

instead of two!

Free is not always so free Many shoppers are enticed by the

word “free.” But remember,

retailers are most concerned with

their bottom line. They only give

away free items in an effort to get

you to buy more of something else.

A buy one get one free deal on shirts

is not so free if you never intended

to buy a shirt in the first place. You

may walk out

of the store

with two

shirts feeling

as though

you have

gotten a

great deal

when, in

reality, the

retailers have tricked you into

buying something you did not even

need!

Know yourself Equally important to knowing

what goes on the minds of

marketers is knowing what goes

on in your own mind. In other

words, smart consumers should

be aware of their tendencies

and their weaknesses. Do you

sometimes make impulse

purchases? Make a shopping list

to keep yourself accountable.

Do you have difficulty sticking to a

spending limit? Use cash instead of a

credit card to limit your spending.

We all have shopping habits that

retail stores will try to exploit. Being

aware of your own tendencies will

help you overcome them.

Know your friends Psychology teaches us that our

friends can influence the way we

shop as well. Shopping with others

can make the

whole experience

more fun, but it

can also cause

you to overspend.

This is especially

true if you go

shopping with

someone who does not have the

same attitudes toward money and

spending that you do. If your friend

thinks that brand names are a must

have, you will be more likely to

forego the clearance rack for high

end items.

Alex Elswick, MS, Extension Associate for Family Resource Management, Department of Family Sciences, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, (859) 257-3290; [email protected] Jennifer Hunter, Ph.D., Interim Assistant Director of Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, (859) 257-3887; [email protected]

BECOMING A SMART CONSUMER


H e a lt h y R e l at i o n s h i p s

LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMEN

A s a provision of the Older

Americans Act, administered

by the federal Administration on

Aging, the ombudsman program

started in 1972 and operates in all

50 states. Ombudsmen are an

important resource because they

work to resolve problems for

residents in long-care facilities and

help enhance overall well-being

and life quality, especially for those

who cannot speak for themselves

and/ or for those who do not have

friends or family who act as

advocates.

While much of the care residents

receive in long-term care facilities is

good, cases of physical and

psychological abuse and neglect are not

uncommon. To protect the residents,

Ombudsmen, who are trained

volunteers, regularly document reports

and help resolve concerns. As a result of

their efforts, they are able to make

changes at the local, state and national

levels.

Kentucky has

over 80

trained

volunteer

ombudsmen

who serve

residents of

longterm care in all 120 counties.

According to the Kentucky Department

for Aging and Independent Living (DAIL),

additional responsibilities of the

ombudsmen include:

“Identifying, investigating and

resolving complaints made by or on

behalf of residents”

“Providing information to residents

about long-term care services”

“Representing the interest of

residents before governmental

agencies and seeking administrative,

legal and other remedies to protect

residents”

“Analyzing, commenting on and

recommending changes in laws and

regulations pertaining to the health,

safety, welfare and rights of

residents”

“Educating and informing consumers

and the general public about long-

term care issues and concerns and

facilitating public comment on laws,

regulations, policies and actions”

“Promoting development of citizen

organizations to participate in the

program”

“Providing technical support to

develop resident and family councils

that protect the well-being and rights

of residents”

“Advocating for changes to improve

residents’ quality of life and care”

What to do when there is a problem? When there is a problem within long-

term care services, DAIL recommends

that you first try seeking resolution and

improvement with the provider. If such

problems persist and cannot be

resolved, an ombudsman should be

contacted. An ombudsman will keep

your complaint confidential and consult

with you before taking any actions. After

a complaint is registered, an

ombudsman will:

Maintain confidentiality (unless

ordered otherwise by a court)

Investigate the complaint

Verify and document reports

hare findings with the party

who documented the complaint

Explain options for resolution

Find solutions

Take action only with resident

and/ or family’s authorization

Follow-up to monitor

effectiveness and to see if

additional problems arise

To find an ombudsman near you,

contact DAIL at (859) 277-9215 or

go to the website and click on the

regional map to locate contact

information for the ombudsman in your

district (https://chfs. ky.gov/agencies/

dail/Pages/ltc-ombudsman. aspx).

Funded by federal, state and local

resources, the Ombudsman program

offers services for free. REFERENCE: DAIL. (2018). Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Retrieved August 20, 2018 from https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dail/Pages/ltc-ombudsman.aspx

Ronda Rex

Kate Vaught Thompson Campbell County Extension Agents for

Family and Consumer Sciences

The Cooperative Extension Service prohibits discrimination in its programs and employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national origin.

To file a complaint of discrimination, contact Tim West, UK College of Agriculture, 859-257-3879; Terry Allen or Patty Bender, UK Office of Institutional Equity and Equal Opportunity, 859-257-8927; or the USDA, Director Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W Whitten Bldg., 14th & Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, 202-720-5964.


F o o d & N u t r i t i o n

Understanding Diabetes Ingrid Adams, Dietetics and Human Nutrition

Diabetes is a disease that affects 387

million people in the world, and this

number is expected to double in the

next 20 years. Approximately 46.3

percent of this population is

undiagnosed. A diagnosis of diabetes

is not a death sentence, but to

remain in good health you must

learn all you can about the disease

and how to manage it. You need to

take ownership of your

diabetes and keep blood

glucose within a target range

that is good for you. Your

health care provider can

work with you to help you

get to your target blood

glucose range.

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a condition in

which fasting blood glucose

levels are greater than 126

mg/dl. Most of the food we

eat is turned into glucose, which our

bodies use for energy. The pancreas

makes a hormone called insulin to

help glucose get into the cells of the

body. When you have diabetes, the

body either doesn’t make enough

insulin or the cells can’t effectively

use the insulin that is made. When

there is insufficient insulin, blood

glucose levels become high. When

glucose builds up in the blood over

time instead of going to the cells, it

can lead to diabetes complications.

Dangers

Having high blood glucose over a

period of time can damage large and

small blood vessels and nerves in the

body.

Damage to large blood vessels may

lead to:

Poor circulation

Heart attack

Stroke

Damage to small blood vessels may

lead to:

Eye disease

Kidney disease

Damage to nerves may lead to:

Pain

Loss of feeling in the hands, legs,

and feet

Weak muscles

Common symptoms of diabetes

Excessive urination

Excessive thirst

Excessive hunger

Fatigue

Blurred vision

Tingling in hands and feet

Itchy dry skin

Sores and cuts that don’t heal or

heal very slowly

Impotence in men

Vaginal yeast infections in women

Types of Diabetes

Pre-Diabetes

Pre-diabetes is a condition

where the blood glucose

levels are higher than

normal but not high

enough for the person to

be diagnosed with

diabetes. Individuals with

pre-diabetes tend to

develop diabetes within 10

years of diagnosis. Pre-

diabetes increases the risk

of diabetes and stroke.

Modest weight loss of 5 percent to 7

percent of body weight and physical

activity can prevent or delay pre-

diabetes.

Type 1

Type 1 diabetes is usually found in

children and young adults. In this

type of diabetes the cells that

protect the body (immune cells)

attack and destroy the cells in the

pancreas that make insulin.

Individuals with type 1 diabetes

depend on insulin injections to live.

Type 2

Type 2 diabetes was once called

“adult onset diabetes.” It is the most

common form of diabetes, making

up 90 to 95 percent of all diagnosed

A diagnosis of diabetes is not

a death sentence, but to

remain in good health you

must learn all you can about

the disease and how to

manage it.


cases. It begins when the cells of the

body are not able to use insulin. As a

result, glucose does not get into the

cells to produce energy. The

pancreas works to make more

insulin, but eventually it loses the

ability to produce enough insulin.

Type 2 diabetes usually occurs in

individuals who are obese, but it can

occur in non-obese individuals as

well. Obesity is the most important

risk factor in type 2 diabetes, and

even a small amount of weight loss is

associated with a lower risk for the

disease.

Risk factors for type 2 diabetes

include:

Older age

Family history

Impaired glucose tolerance

Physical inactivity

Race or ethnicity

Being overweight

Gestational

Gestational diabetes develops during

the late stages of pregnancy and

generally goes away after the birth of

the baby. A woman who has

developed gestational diabetes is

more likely to develop type 2

diabetes later in life.

Manage Diabetes

Make healthy food choices.

Pay attention to portion sizes.

Be active. (Get clearance from your

doctor before you begin physical

activity.)

Monitor your blood glucose.

Take medication as prescribed by

your doctor.

Learn to solve diabetes-related

problems.

Reduce risky behaviors such as

smoking.

Learn to cope with situations in

healthy ways. Adapted from the American Association of Diabetes Educators Self-care Behaviors

References American Association of Diabetes Educators. Self Care Behaviors. Accessed April 3, 2015, at: http://www.diabeteseducator.org/ProfessionalResources/AADE7. American Diabetes Association (2002). American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes. 3rd ed. Alexandria, VA: ADA. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Basics about Diabetes. Accessed October 7, 2009, at: http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/consumer/index.htm. International Diabetes Federation (2014). Diabetes: Facts and Figures. Accessed March 31, 2015, at: http://www.idf.org/node/2294. World Health Organization. Diabetes. Accessed March 15, 2015, at: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/ factsheets/fs312/en/.

Obesity is the most important

risk factor in type 2 diabetes,

and even a small amount of

weight loss is associated with

a lower risk for the disease.


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Renew Homemaker Membership Dues It’s time to renew your membership for the upcoming 2019 year.

Dues are $8.00.

Make checks payable to: Campbell County Extension Homemakers

Send the check/money to: Mary Lou Vogel, PO Box 6, Sliver Grove, KY 41085

by December 1st.

Remember that Homemaker memberships make great gifts for holidays,

birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Think of your family and friends who would

benefit from Homemakers!

Homemaker W S N E

Claryville Club...

The Claryville Homemakers Club assembled Friendship Bags for the Homemaker Area Meeting.

The Valley Club will meet Tuesday October 16, 2018 at the First Baptist

Church on Route 27 in Cold Spring, Ky. at 10:00 am. We will be making

flannel blankets and pillows to be given away to charitable groups.

Juanita Mitchell will be providing fabric. But if desired, you can bring your

own special fabric. If you are not a member of valley but want to learn

how to make the tie blankets, please come and join us. Please bring a pair

of scissors that will cut fabric. To show our appreciation to the Baptist

Church letting us use their facility, please bring a non-perishable food item

for their food bank. Also, because we want to complete our projects, bring

a brown bag lunch.

Valley Club…

Crazy Quilters…

The Crazy Quilters went “back to kindergarten” by coloring their crayon quilts…


Important Dates to Remember

October 19,—9:30 a.m., Campbell County Homemaker Council Meeting.

October 30—NKY Area Homemakers Annual Meeting(Boone County Extension Enrichment Center)

Holiday Treasures

Thursday, November 15th

6:00 p.m. Campbell County

Extension Service

3500 Alexandria Pike

Highland Heights, KY 41076

See flyer on page 13

For more details

Club Meetings… Crafty Ladies

October 15, 10:00 a.m., Coopera-

tive Extension Office

Valley Homemakers

October 16, 10:00 a.m., First Baptist

Church

Cultural Arts Program… Thank You and Congratulations!

The Campbell County Cultural Arts program was held on September 7, 2018

There were 24 entries. You all do such beautiful work! Thank you, Linda

Booth and Pat Gabelman, for all your hard work with cultural arts! Thanks

also to everyone who participated in cultural arts this year!

Art, Natural Name (Item) County

Other Judy Yeager (Quilling-Bookmark) Blue

Judy Yeager (Quilling-Elephant) Red

Beading

Miscellaneous Lori Neltner (Wind Chime) Blue

Counted Cross Stitch

16 – 22 Count Sue Clark (The Seasons) Blue

Drawing

Pencil-Color Jennifer Duvall (Rooster) Blue

Embroidery

Basic Embroidery Jennifer Duvall (Wig-Wig) Blue

Holiday Decorations

Spring Jennifer Duvall (Easter-Paper Mache) Blue

Lori Neltner (flip-flop Easter book) Red

Autumn Judy Yeager (wreath) Blue

Jewelry

Original Design Lori Neltner (bracelet) Blue

Mixed Media Judy Yeager (Quilling) Blue

Painting, Art

Acrylic Lori Neltner (roses) Blue

Lori Neltner (ocean waves) Red

Pillows Juanita Mitchell (hand-pieced) Blue

Quilts

Baby or Lap (hand quilted) Juanita Mitchell (crayon quilt) Blue

Recycled Art

Household Lori Neltner (shadow box) Blue

Other Lori Neltner (ring box) Blue

Scrapbooking

Heritage Layout Lori Neltner (black and white) Blue

Family Layout Lori Neltner (family) Blue

Miscellaneous Layout Lori Neltner (Grandparent) Blue

Collage Layout Lori Neltner (puzzle) Blue

Wall or Door Hanging

Other Lori Neltner (“N” memento canvas) Blue

Miscellaneous Juanita Mitchell (oven mitt) Blue

Jennifer Duvall (bowl decoupage) Red

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