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LUTHER HOUSE , 120-126 JENNERS POND ROAD , WEST GROVE , PA 19390 610-869-4240

Luther house gazette August 2014

VOLUME 12, ISSUE 8

August Activities Scheduled

Computer classes continue to take place in all four builds every Tuesday and Wednesday. See activi-ty schedule for specific times.

Saturday, August 2nd, Christian Friends will perform at 6pm in LH III.

Free Reiki Stress Reduction sessions. To schedule call 610-932-3855.

Tuesday, August 19th, OnSite Dermatology will sponsor a lecture entitled “Skin Cancer Preven-tion, Early Detection & Maintaining Healthy Skin” at 2pm in LH III.

Saturday, August 23rd, Gene Arnold, Gospel Roads and special guest Lanny Blackburn will perform at 6pm in LH III.

Wednesday, August 27th, Twin Pines Retirement Community (formerly Chatham Acres) will be sponsoring a BBQ at 12 noon in LH III.

Some flowers are lovely to the eye, but others are lovely to the heart.

I have never seen it elsewhere than at my old home,

and in the gardens of neighbors to whom its seeds were given

by the gentle hand that planted ‘our garden’ and made it a delight. - Alice Morse Earle,

Home Life in Colonial Days, 1898

P A G E 2 L U T H E R H O U S E G A Z E T T E

Developing Social Support

Social support is a network of family, friends, and other acquaintances you can turn to, whether in times of crisis or simply for fun and entertainment. Simply talking with a friend over a cup of coffee, vis-iting with a relative, or attending a church outing is good for your overall health. Social support can also

increase your sense of belonging, purpose and self-worth, promot-ing positive mental health. And you don't necessarily have to actual-ly lean on family and friends for support to reap the benefits of those connections. Just knowing that they're there for you can help you avoid unhealthy reactions to stressful situations.

Some people benefit from large and diverse social support systems, while others prefer a smaller circle of friends and acquaintances. In either case, it helps to have plenty of friends to turn to. That way, someone is always available when you need them. If you want to expand your social support network, here are some things you can do:

Get out with your pet. Seek out a dog park or make conversa-tion with those who stop to talk.

Work out. Join a class through a senior center or fitness facility, or start a walking group.

Do lunch. Invite an acquaintance to join you for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Volunteer. Hospitals, museums, churches, community centers and other organizations often need volunteers. You can form strong connections when you work with people who share a mutual interest.

Join a cause. Get together with a group of people working toward a goal you believe in.

Join a hobby group. Find a group with similar interests in such things as gardening, books or crafts.

Go back to school. Take a community education course to meet people with similar interests.

Having a variety of interests can create new opportunities to meet people. And it may also help make you more interesting to others.

Developing and maintaining healthy social ties involves give and take. Sometimes you're the one giv-ing support and other times you're on the receiving end. Your social support system will help you if you take time to nurture friendships and family relationships. Here are some things to keep in mind:

Go easy. Don't overwhelm friends and family with phone calls or e-mails. Communication can be brief - 5 minutes on the phone or several sentences in an e-mail. Find out how late or early you can call and respect those boundaries.

Be aware of how others perceive you. Ask a friend for an honest evaluation of how you come across to others. Take note of any areas for improvement and work on them.

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Don't compete with others. This will turn potential rivals into potential friends.

Adopt a healthy, realistic self-image. Both vanity and rampant self-criticism can be unattractive to potential friends.

Resolve to improve yourself. Cultivating your own honesty, generosity and humility will enhance your self-esteem and make you a more compassionate and appealing friend.

Avoid relentless complaining. Nonstop complaining is tiresome and can be draining on support systems. Talk to your family and friends about how you can change those parts of your life that you're unhappy about.

Adopt a positive outlook. Try to find the humor in things.

Listen up. Make a point to remember what's going on in the lives of others.

Be wary of social support that can drain you. Some of the people you routinely interact with may be more demanding or harmful than supportive. Limit your interaction with those people to protect your own psychological well-being. As you seek to expand your social network, be aware of support systems that are unhealthy, oppressive or rigid, or that demand conformity. These can be just as damaging as hav-ing no connections at all. If your friends place heavy demands on your time and resources, or if you're unable to meet their needs, you may find yourself more anxious and depressed.

Social support provides a sense of belonging, security and a welcoming forum in which to share your concerns and needs. It's never too late to build friendships or choose to become involved. The investment in social support will pay off in better health and a brighter outlook for years to come.

P A G E 4 L U T H E R H O U S E G A Z E T T E

Free Monthly Reiki Stress Reduction Sessions

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation. Eleanor Gona, a local Holistic Health Practitioner, conducts free 15 minute sessions each month at 10 am in LH II. Eleanor sees four residents (or more) each month. Appointments are necessary. Call 610-932-3855

Wawa Food Donations

Every weekday Wawa food donations are placed in the activity room freezers. Please help yourself. Delivery days are: Luther House I - Fridays, Luther House II - Tuesdays, Luther House III - Mon-days & Thursdays, Luther House IV - Wednesdays. Note: Delivery times are at the discretion of each volunteer.

The 2014 Luther House Summer Picnic

*Note Date Correction* will take place Saturday, September 13th from 11 am to 1:30 pm.

See sign-up sheet at the front desk of each building

Older Adults and Heat-Related Illnesses

As we age, our ability to adequately respond to summer heat can become a serious problem. The Na-tional Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, has some advice for helping old-er people avoid heat-related illnesses, known collectively as hyperthermia, during the summer months.

Hyperthermia can include heat stroke, heat fatigue, heat syncope (sudden dizzi-ness after exercising in the heat), heat cramps and heat exhaustion. The risk for hyperthermia is a combination of the outside temperature along with the general health and lifestyle of the individual. Health-related (medications, diseases, obesi-ty, illnesses) and lifestyle (hot living quarters, overdressing, visiting overcrowded places) factors may increase the risk.

Older people, particularly those at special risk, should stay indoors on particularly hot and humid days, especially when there is an air pollution alert in effect. Peo-

ple without fans or air conditioners should go to places such as shopping malls, movie theaters, libraries or cooling centers which are often provided by government agencies, religious groups, and social service organizations in many communities.

If you suspect that someone is suffering from a heat-related illness:

•Get the person out of the sun and into an air-conditioned or other cool place.

•Offer fluids such as water, fruit and vegetable juices, but avoid alcohol and caffeine.

•Encourage the individual to shower, bathe or sponge off with cool water.

•Apply a cold, wet cloth to the wrists, neck, armpits, and/or groin, places where blood passes close to the surface and the cold cloths can help cool the blood.

•Urge the person to lie down and rest, preferably in a cool place.

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Good Neighbor Reminders:

Foul and/or aggressive language will not be tolerated at Luther House. Such behavior is against LH policy and may result in eviction procedures.

Please do not drive scooters on the main roads. For added protection, it is recommended that all residents who drive scooters use reflective flags while driving outside.

Do not remove Giant Supermarket shopping carts from shopping center parking lot.

Sign the “overnight” book located at your front desk if you plan to be away from LH for any period of time. This helps the front desk volunteers when doing daily stat checks.

Do not pick flowers (in garden or common areas) or harvest vegetables unless given per-mission from the owner of the plot.

Spotlight on Resources

“Full Dual Eligible” in the Medicare system refers to a recipient who receives both: Medicare Part B and also qualifies for Full Medicaid benefits, also called “Medical Assistance” in which the beneficiary's non-Medicare coverage is covered by Medicaid, effectively providing full health care coverage. Indi-viduals that qualify will be paid first by Medicare and the remainder will be paid by Medicaid. These recipients are also automatically enrolled in a no-cost Medicare Part D prescription plan. To qualify your income must be at or below $958 a month (asset limit $2,000) for an individual, or $1,293 a month (asset limit $3,000) for a couple. Note: there is a$20 monthly SSI disregard. If you think you might qualify, ask Diane for assistance.

Dental Care (including general dentistry and extractions) for low income uninsured individuals can be obtained at no charge from Community Volunteers in Medicine located in West Ches-ter. To schedule an appointment, call 610-836-5990.

Hearing Aids may be obtained at low cost ($125 each) through a program called the “Starkey Foundation.” This program pro-vides hearing aids for people with net incomes below $19,058 for a single or $25,743 for couples. Your only costs are a hearing test and an application fee of $125 per hearing aid request. To apply, call Bill Lockhart (Starkey Foundation Specialist) at 610-436-9751. After helping you complete an application, Bill will refer you to an audiologist who works with this program.

Lions Affordable Hearing Aid Project provides the opportunity to purchase new, digital hearing aids for $200 per aid. Income eligibility is $22,340 for singles, or $30,260 for couples.

Audient helps people purchase new, digital hearing aids at reduced prices ranging from $495 to $975 for one hearing aid or $990 to $1,575 for a pair. To be eligible, your income must be below $27,075 for a single or $36,425 for couples. Call 866-956-5400.

P A G E 6 L U T H E R H O U S E G A Z E T T E

The Origin of Phrases

To break the ice

Meaning: to relax a tense or formal atmosphere or social situation; to make a start on some endeavor.

This came into general use in English through Lord Byron's "Don Juan" (1823) in the lines: “And your cold people [the British] are beyond all price, when once you've broken their confounded ice.”

The ice in question is metaphorically that on a river or lake in early spring. To break the ice would be to allow boats to pass, marking the beginning of the season's activity after the winter freeze. In this way, this expression has been connected to the start of enterprise.

To make hay while the sun shines

Meaning: to take advantage of favorable circumstances; that may not last.

This old expression refers to the production of hay, or dried grass. The warmth of the sun is required to dry the grass and turn it into hay. As the sun is notoriously unpredictable (it may be cloudy later) the mes-sage of this aphorism is clear. The expression dates back many centuries, and has changed little in form. John Heywood included the following in his "All the Prouerbes in the Englishe Tongue" (1546): “When the sunne shinth, make hay.”

This Month in History

August 14, 1935 - President Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act establishing the system which guarantees pensions to those who retire at age 65. The Social Security sys-tem also aids states in providing financial aid to dependent children, the blind and others, as well as administering a system of unemployment insur-ance.

August 14, 1945 - V-J Day, commemorating President Truman's announce-ment that Japan had surrendered to the Allies.

August 15, 1969 - Woodstock began in a field near Yasgur's Farm at Bethel, New York. The three-day concert featured 24 rock bands and drew a crowd of more than 300,000 young people. The event came to symbolize the counter-culture movement of the 1960's.

August 16, 1896 - Gold was discovered in Rabbit Creek, a tributary of the Klon-dike River in Alaska, resulting in the Great Klondike Gold Rush.

August 17, 1978 - The first transatlantic balloon trip was completed by three Americans; Max Anderson, Ben Abruzzo, and Larry Newman, all from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Starting from Maine on August 11th, they traveled in Double Eagle II over 3,000 miles in 137 hours, landing about 60 miles west of Paris.

August 24, 79 A.D. - Vesuvius, an active volcano in southern Italy, erupted and destroyed the cities of Pompeii, Stabiae and Herculaneum.

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Grandparents Corner -

Grandchildren are God’s compensation

for growing old.

My Favorite Recipe ...

Chicago Style Pan Pizza

Becky Lockerby

1 (1 pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed

2 cups shredded mozzarella

8 oz. fresh sliced mushrooms

1 small onion, chopped

2 teaspoon olive oil

1 (28 oz.) can diced tomato's, drained

¾ teaspoon oregano

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon fennel seed

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

½ cup freshly grated parmesan

Preheat oven to 350°. Press the dough in the bot-tom and up the sides of a greased 9 X 13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the dough. Combine mushrooms and onions in a skil-let. Cook and stir until tender. Stir in tomatoes, fennel seed, salt, oregano, and garlic powder. Spoon over the mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle par-mesan cheese over the top. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes in a pre-heated oven, or until crust is golden brown.

Please REMEMBER OUR TROOPS in your thoughts and prayers, and especially:

Bryan Hammell, grandson of Mary

Hammell (LH I)

Joseph M. Morrone, grandson of Rose Mor-

rone (LH II)

James Edward Tackett, grandson of Jennifer

Rosa (LH IV)

Brock Morris, nephew of Jen Rosa (LH IV)

Steven Vansant, grandson of Helen Vansant

(LHI)

Jason Sunderland, son of Phyllis Sunderland

(LHI)

If you have a story, poem, recipe, painting, photo, idea, etc.

you would like to share in future Luther House Gazettes

please call Diane at (610) 869-4240 x 111

We had 3 walker bags donated to Luther House.

If you would like to have one, please see Diane.

P A G E 8 L U T H E R H O U S E G A Z E T T E

September

Happy Birthday August

Luther House Information

Office Hours:

Monday-Friday

8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Telephone: 610-869-4240 or TTY/TDD AT 7-1-1 to connect through the PA Relay Service

for Hearing Impaired

www.lutherhousepa.org

After hour maintenance

emergencies, please dial:

610-869-4240 ext. 0

Luther House is an equal

housing opportunity

organization providing housing

regardless of race, color,

religion, sex, handicap

or national origins.

Articles are due by the 24th

for next month’s publication.

Diane Berquist, reporter and

layout

Katie Parker, activity calendar

“Flight” Painting by Otley Jackson

Someone to love, something to do, and something to look forward to these are the ingredients of a happy life.

Good books are true friends that are always with us but never nag.

They speak to us but do not weary us. They are silent when we want them

to be, and they announce great truths without dissembling. Finally, they point

out our faults and weaknesses but do not displease us. - St. John Chrysostom

1 - Mabel Myers - I Tom Kerr - III 4 - Frances Samms - III 8 - William Alder - II Bonnie Barlow - II 10 - Patricia Dunlap - III Ronald Davis - III 13 - Doris Warren - II Linwood Boyer - III 18 - Louise Provence - II 19 - Robert Anderson - I

Harry Weatherby - III 21 - June Salmons - I William Miller - I 22 - Jane Snyder - II Marianne Cherry - III 23 - Margaret Hoopes - III 24 - Eleanor Bahel - II 25 - Anna Mozer - III 27 - Ray McGovern - IV Ron Sylvina - IV 28 - Mary Roark - I 29 - Clyde Cannon - I 30 - Mary Rzucidlo - III

2 - Doris Heath - III

5 - Dolly Davis - III

Frank Caldwell - IV

8 - Robert Brynildsen - II

9 - Scott Canale - III

11 - Carol Carr - IV

13 - Jane Durand - I

15 - Marlene Hylak - III

18 - Barbara Miller - IV

20 - Betty Cerrato - IV

21 - Nancy Brynildsen - II

24 - Barbara Coleman - IV

25 - Jeannette Nunn - IV

27 - Grace Barnes - I

29 - Grace McLimans - II

Ed McCafferty - II

Eileen Marta - III

Ruth Hall - IV