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I was so proud that part of our inter-national family, Gino and his wife from Belgium and Celso from Brazil, were coming to visit on a recent Sunday that I told everyone.

Monday night I men-tioned to the leader of our music jam in our mobile home park that I might drop in next week with friends for a while and then leave, so they would know the reason for leaving.

When I took a friend home from the jam, I mentioned I would not be able to pick her up because our company was coming.

Tuesday I began to really count the days until Sunday, thinking I had better hustle if I was going to get everything in shape before my they came.

I was in the middle of big computer project of making a booklet of travels. I really didn't’t want to put it aside. We bought some new furniture and had the old stacked in the sunroom where Ray

had also made his craft shop for a couple Christmas projects. Some oranges needed picking, so we could serve our guests fresh juice. Not to mention cleaning the

mobile. My list was still there

Wednesday.Wednesday night I

mentioned to our Deb-bie about my company. We’re water aerobics pool buddies.

Thursday, I relaxed, it was Thanksgiving.

However, Thursday evening as I re-clined, I began to get a little shaky on how Ray and I were going to get it all done. Sunday was approaching fast.

A little later I went to the computer and began Instant Messaging to daughter Al-lison, who was coming down from Indi-ana to be with the company since she was at home during their time at our house.

We were typing conversation back and forth.

We discussed her flight plans“Now when are you coming?” I typed.

“Friday,” she replied.“Tomorrow?”And she replied, “December 2!”I just sank over in my chair.How on earth did I lose or gain or

whatever, one week? I was well aware

that Thanksgiving was November 24. My company was coming “next week” on Dec. 2

I certainly had one giant senior mo-ment.

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The Alzheimer's Support Groups of Southeastern Indiana, Inc., have useful tips, resources and meeting re-minders on their website https://sites.google.com/site/alzseind/

Here are a few for caregiversCaregiver Tips

■■Arguments■are■useless.

■■Allow■as■much■freedom■as■possible.

■■Actions■help■when■verbal■communi-cations■fail.

■■Assume■ the■ person■ can■ understand■what■you■say.

■■Appreciate■good■moments■and■good■days.

■■Appropriate■activities■help■pass■time,■reduce■agitation,■and■reduce■boredom.

■■Agitation■can■be■alleviated■when■the■caregiver■ stays■ calm,■ reassuring,■ and■respectful.■Maintaining■a■routine■helps■as■well.■

■■Adults■are■still■adults.■Mental■level■is■not■always■equal■to■social■level.

■■Adapt■the■task■to■fit■the■ability.■Break■tasks■into■steps.

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■■ ■ Attend■ a■Support■Group.

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Memorial■Public■Library■■Tuesday■March■20■-■7■p.m.■Dearborn■

County■Hospital,■Lawrenceburg

Support and help available for those dealing with Alzheimer’s

Dearborn County Hospital will host its 31st annual Health-A-Fair on Saturday, March 3, from 7:00 a.m. to noon, at the hos-pital in Lawrenceburg. The event offers a wide range of health screenings and exhibits for those 18 years of age and older.

In addition, DCH will offer Health-A-Fair at the Miami Center in Cleves, Ohio, on Saturday, April 14, from 8:00 until 11:00 a.m. This second Health-A-Fair will be lo-cated at the Miami Center, 8 North Miami Avenue, in the west side of the building which houses the public library.

Some of the free health screenings of-fered at this year’s Health-A-Fair in Law-renceburg include pulmonary function, blood oxygen saturation, blood pressure, foot and height/weight. Free colorectal can-cer screening kits will be available for home use.

As at past Health-A-Fairs, an option-al blood chemistry analysis, including an HDL/LDL cholesterol ratio, will be offered. Those wishing to have blood drawn for the analysis must provide the name and address of their personal physician. This informa-tion must be provided when they register, whether it is at a pre-registration site or at the hospital or Miami Center on the day of the fair.

The fee for the blood chemistry analy-sis is $30. Results of the analysis will be mailed to both the participant and their physician for follow-up. Individuals are reminded to bring the name and address of their physician with them.

For the most accurate results, a 12 hour fast immediately before the test is recom-mended. Fasting is usually described as nothing to eat or drink except black coffee, plain tea, water and necessary medications. People with diabetes or those who are under a doctor’s care should consult their physi-cian before fasting. Individuals who require food or beverages other than water to be taken with their medications during the fasting period also may wish to consult their personal physician.

Health-A-Fair participants may also take part in a screening for prostate cancer. Interested men may elect to have blood drawn for a prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening at the same time blood is being obtained for the chemistry analysis. As with the blood chemistry analysis, those wish-ing to have blood drawn for the PSA must provide the name and current address of their personal physician at the time of pre-registration or registration.

The cost of the PSA is $10 per person. Results of the PSA will be mailed to both the participant and their physician for fol-low-up. Individuals do not have to take part in the blood chemistry analysis to partici-pate in the PSA screening.

Participants are strongly encouraged to contact their personal urologist or family physician as soon as possible in regard to their PSA findings. Based on individual patient information, physicians may recom-mend that participants make appointments for digital examinations.

Included in the list of exhibitors for the March 3 fair are the Alzheimer’s Associa-tion of Southeast Indiana, American Can-cer Society Breast Cancer Support Group, American Red Cross, Community Mental Health Center, DCH Auxiliary distributing the Vial of Life, DCH Breast Care Center, DCH Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilita-tion, DCH Imaging, DCH Nutrition Ser-vices, Dearborn County Health Department, Gambling Recovery Ministries, consumer protection and identity theft information from the Office of the Indiana Attorney General, LifeTime Resources, Shady Nook Care Center and Pine Knoll Assisted Living Center, SIEOC and The Waters of Dills-boro/Ross Manor.

Sponsored by Dearborn County Hospital and the Miami Center, Health-A-Fair at the Miami Center will feature many of the same screenings and exhibits found at the DCH Health-A-Fair including the blood chemistry analysis and the prostate specific antigen screening.

All screening results obtained at either Health-A-Fair should be used as supple-mental information by the participant. They do not replace and should not be considered a substitute for an examination by a physi-cian. Health-A-Fair participants are encour-aged to share all screening results with their personal physician.

Registration is available at the door at both locations, however, pre-registration is recommended. Sites listed are for pre-reg-istration for the Health-A-Fair at Dearborn County Hospital on March 3. Pre-registra-tion sites for the Cleves event will be listed in future publications.

If you would like additional information on either Health-A-Fair location, please call the hospital at (812) 537-8190 or (800) 676-5572, ext. 8190, or check the hospital’s website at www.dch.org.

Health-A-Fair March 3 at DCH, April 14 in Cleves

Dear Senior Source,Q. I am in a dispute with a local hospital about a bill that I am

sure I do not have to pay. It has become a shouting match and I told them I would be contacting an attorney. The trouble is, I don’t have the funds for an attorney. Are there any local attorneys or resources that may help me for free?

A. Many older adults needing legal representation for any number of reasons may not be able to afford it going through traditional channels. Going to court to settle a dispute can be expensive. LifeTime Resources offers a legal assistance program for those in need who qualify.

The Legal Aid Program is for those who are 60 and older who need help in dealing with legal issues. The goal is to assist older adults with understanding and maintaining rights, exercising choices, benefit from available services, and resolve disputes in areas of income, healthcare, nutrition, housing, utilities, long-term care, protective services, defense of guardianship, abuse, neglect, and/or age discrimination.

If you need help with a legal issue, please call the Aging and Disabled Resource Center (ADRC) at LifeTime Resources at 812-432-6200 or 877-234-3641 to make a referral to the Legal Aid Program.

I hope this information has been helpful to you, and as always, “May the Source be with You!”

The Source is written by Jennifer R. McClellan, Community Relations Assistant of LifeTime Resources, Inc. 13091 Benedict Drive, Dillsboro, IN 47018. If you would like to ask her a question, feel free to write in or call. E-mail: [email protected], phone (812) 432-5215.

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Senior SourceAllison must have thought, “Poor

Mom.” It turned out to benefit me though.

We had plenty of time to get ready for company.

I don’t think I have written much about our international family. For ten years Ray and I hosted 16 exchange students representing some 9 countries. Some stayed 11 months like Gino, some 6 months like Celso. Some moved into our home when things didn't’t work out in their placements.

I think Ray and I might have been ahead of times, for back then in the early 80s, we could foresee that the world was going to get much smaller, certainly in our student’s life’s time. And, no doubt, it has.

We were so looking forward to seeing them, now some 30 years later.

They were 16 when they stayed with us.

Gino and Celso lost track of each other until recently when they con-nected on Facebook. Then Celso

stopped by to see Gino on a trip to Europe. Now they are both coming to see us. Allison and Gino made connections at Orlando Airport. Celso soon joined them. The next day, Sunday, they were really com-ing to visit us.

I have to admit it got off to a shaky start. We were sent word that they would arrive around 1 o’clock.

So Ray and I were waiting at 1 o’clock, then 1:30 and 2 o’clock went by. I was getting a little rest-less for I put great value on being on time. Evidently my company didn't’t.

Around 2:30, I began to feel my-self boiling inside. At 2:45, I felt my face flush up. My inter-something had taken control, whether I liked it or not. For someone that rarely gets angry. I was surprised at myself, es-pecially the feeling of it coming on and not having any control over it.

They all arrived at 3:15 with no explanation of why they were over two hours late. However, through it all I behaved. I had control over my tongue for I did not say a word about them being late. Within a few minutes I had cooled down and

knew nothing would be gained by expressing my feelings. I remem-bered what James writes in chapter 1 verses 19 and 20

“My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.”

We went on to have a very good time together with no more inci-dents.

Gino could speak fluent English. In fact that is the language he and his Filipino wife speak together. Celso comprehended about one-fourth of what was spoken. Gino somehow could get him to understand.

After a chatty few hours, we went to eat out and we all experienced eating alligator for the first time. It really tasted pretty good.

Later, in the evening, they all left.After weeks of anticipation, it

was over. Ray and I returned to the quiet life of just being together that we enjoy so much.

Doris Butt is a retired teacher, and can be reached at [email protected].

DIET,From Page 1

Medical advancements have en-abled people to live longer.

Though everyone wants to live longer, some people outlive their ability to care for themselves. In such instances, family members must make a decision regarding how best to care for an elderly relative.

According to "Aging in Place in America," a commissioned study by Clarity(R) and the EAR Foundation, 63 percent of Baby Boomers are actively involved in providing some kind of help or assistance to their elderly parents.

Whether this is due to the ris-ing cost of elder care or simply a feeling of obligation on the part of the child, many middle-aged men and women are responsible for caring for aging parents and young children.

The emotions that might result from caring for an aging parent are often mixed.

Some people are happy to do their part to help make life a little easier for a person who devoted so much of his or her energy to raising them.

Others in the sandwich genera-

tion can feel like this is a burden or guilty that they're not doing enough for a parent.Signs an elder needs help

When an older relative stops driving, this is often indicative that he or she needs assistance with daily living.

There also may be signs that support and care is needed, such as if the house seems untidy, if he or she is having trouble main-taining personal hygiene, if the parent is getting hurt attempting to do things around the house or if he or she seems malnourished due to the inability to cook meals.

Limited mobility or loss of mental faculties also may be in-dicative that it is time for a loved one to receive care.

Questions to askAlthough taking on the care of

an aging parent may seem like the best idea possible, particularly for a senior who is very afraid of losing his or her independence, it may not always be in either party's best interest.

Before anyone determines what will be done to help a relative, it's

best to answer a few questions as straightforwardly as possible.

■■ ■What■type■of■care■does■my■parent■need?

■■ ■How■soon■into■the■future■is■that■type■of■care■bound■to■change?

■■ ■Can■this■care■be■handled■by■someone■who■comes■into■the■house,■such■as■a■visiting■nurse?

■■ ■Will■my■parent■feel■comfort-able■with■an■outside■person■help-ing■with■day-to-day■care?

■■ ■What■are■my■parent's■limita-tions?

■■ ■Am■Icapable■of■handling■this■on■my■own?

■■ ■Can■I■afford■an■adequate■care■facility?

■■ ■What■are■my■local■facility■op-tions?

■■ ■Will■this■type■of■care■affect■my■own■personal■well-being?

■■ ■Can■Ihandle■this■emotionally■and■physically?

Any person facing the prospect of caring for an aging parent can realize that there is help avail-able, as well as many different people who can help guide a de-cision.

The first resource is to ask sib-

lings, aunts, uncles, and cousins to weigh in on the situation to help the family come to a con-sensus.

There are also social workers who specialize in this sort of thing, as well as financial consul-tants who can spell out the pros and cons of different types of care and help determine the most af-fordable option.

This can also go a long way toward helping determine the course of action.

The burden of caring for a par-ent can take a physical and men-tal toll on a person.

Knowing there is a support cir-cle available can ease one's mind and enable caregivers to make rational decisions that are in ev-eryone's best interest.

Caring for a loved one who can no longer care for him- or her-self is something that many Baby Boomers are facing on a daily basis.

Although it may be a touchy subject, it is worth exploring what you will do before the situa-tion becomes urgent.

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Dear Friends, We all know how important good nutrition is for

our overall health. The right blend of complex carbohydrates, protein, fruits, vegetables and dairy products can help keep our bodies nourished and strong. As we age our tastes change because of illness or medications and it may become harder to maintain the same level of nourishment. I have often grappled with the question of why older, older adults should care about nutrition. Of course we should do what we can to remain healthy, but sometimes the diets that are meant to keep older adults healthy also lead to malnourishment because

they just don't taste good. When this happens, it is hard to keep on weight and strength diminishes. A loss of strength often means a loss of independence. So why shouldn't they eat what they want if it means that they

keep a healthy weight? Maybe they should. According to a 2010 report by the American Dietetic Association, those healthcare providers who prescribe a therapeutic diet for older, older adults should consider the risk and the proposed benefits of such diets. Many of the conditions that these diets are prescribed for may be better treated with medication and for some simply eating is more important than what is eaten. March is National Nutrition Month and in this supplement, we offer several articles on the subject. This month, let’s think about what our vision of wellness is in the present as well as for the future and work on a plan to make that vision a reality. It may help you remain independent longer.

Sincerely, Sally

A Letter from the Executive Director

Sally Beckley Executive Director

Life is full of choices, however when it comes to the food we eat, most of us do not make wise choices. Have you ever pondered the menu at your favorite restaurant wondering if what you are ordering is at all healthy? Have you ever gone to the grocery store and tried to read nutrition labels for cookies, just to go cross-eyed in the process? Over the past few years a phenomenon has been finding its way into American lives, helping them make better choices in restaurants and in the grocery stores. Eat This, Not That! The No-Diet Weight Loss Solution is a book written by David Zinczenko with Matt Goulding. The book claims that one can save pounds and even lose weight just by making the right food choices. The book is full of colorful photos and commentaries about how some restaurants seem to have lost the point when it comes to the amount of fat, sodium and sugar that is in their entrees. It includes menu items from the top restaurant chains in the U.S. and dissects them to list how many calories, fat grams and sodium milligrams are in the top-selling items. To many people's surprise and/or chagrin, even items that seem healthy are not that good for you. For example, a Strawberry Frosted Donut is a better option than a Cheddar

Cheese Bagel Twist at Dunkin' Donuts. At Bob Evans, a breakfast of Scrambled eggs, 2 slices of bacon, home fries and a mini fruit and yogurt parfait will save you 648 calories as opposed to an order of three Multigrain Hotcakes with butter and syrup. The grocery section can be helpful when you are making out your list or while at the store shopping. Choosing breakfast cereal can be a chore with every one of them boasting that it is part of a complete breakfast, even the sugar laden type. However, some are better than others. Yes, you can have chocolate cereal for breakfast, just as long as it is made with whole grains! One would also think that Turkey Bacon would be better than any type of pork bacon since anything turkey screams healthy. The truth is that center cut pork bacon by Oscar Mayer has the same amount of calories, less fat, less sodium, and more protein than its turkey-based counterpart. The authors also note that the turkey bacon has triple the ingredients which means it's more processed. It is possible that by following the Eat This, Not That! plan may help people avoid gaining weight and maybe even lose some weight. However many of the items listed that are

considered better for diners are still loaded with fat and sodium, they are just the lesser of two evils. The best way to control weight is to eat sensibly, exercise and make other healthy choices. The book would come in handy in a chain restaurant and the grocery store, but may not be much help in a "Mom 'n' Pop" establishment. In any case, EatThis, Not That! is an interesting and easy read.

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The Resource Library has a vast array of informational brochures, periodicals, books, DVDs and more that focus squarely on aging issues and living with chronic, disabling conditions. Nutritional issues are represented well! From reading a nutrition label, to food safety tips, to healthy recipes—the topic is well covered. The information can be counted on to be current and sound. Sources include the Food and Drug Administration, the National Institutes of Health, and more. Additionally, our

resource database includes many listings for sources of assistance to help defray costs of nutritious foods—from SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assessment Program) to local contact information for a variety of food pantries. One example of a nutrition based publication is a booklet by the FDA entitled "Eating Well as We Age". The easy-to-read information is written in a "problem/solution" format. Can't chew? Try substituting soft canned

fruits for fresh ones, having more egg-based or ground meat recipes, and limiting sliced bread, replacing it with cooked rice or grains. For more information on nutritional topics or other needs, contact us at the ADRC by calling 812-432-6200 or 877-234-3641. You can also stop by the LifeTime office at 13091 Benedict Drive in Dillsboro to look at these items. Our hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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A nice home-cooked meal is always soothing. Cooking at home lets you control the ingredients, such as salt and spices, to fit your tastes and dietary needs. Enjoying a meal that you have personally prepared can be very satisfying. For many, cooking may be a stress reliever, a form of expression, and a lifelong hobby and love. Some people, though, find they need to learn to cook for the first time late in life. Many times it may be older men who always relied on a spouse to plan and cook meals during their marriage. If a spouse who has always been responsible for preparing meals suddenly becomes ill or passes away, then the remaining spouse has to learn to adapt. Cooking may not always come naturally and may seem tedious when learning late in life. Looking through a cook book and following a lengthy recipe, such as Julia Child's Beef Bourguinon, may be daunting to someone who may not know what to expect when chopping an onion or “boiling water”. Things must be simple when trying something new. Below are some healthy recipes that are easy to prepare and have just a few ingredients. They are perfect for a novice learning how to cook for the first time from www.caregiverstress.com. Cranberry Apricot OatmealServings: 4 (1 cup servings)Ingredients:4 cup water 1 cup steel-cut oats 2 tablespoons dried cranberries 2 tablespoons dried apricots Dash salt Directions: *This breakfast dish needs to be started the night before you plan to serve it. In a large bowl, combine water, oats, dried cranberries, dried apricots and salt. Stir well. Cover the bowl and leave overnight in the

refrigerator or on the kitchen counter. In the morning, stir the contents of the bowl and pour into a pot. Over high heat, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes or until the oats have absorbed all of the water. If you prefer dry oatmeal, use about 1/4 cup less water. If you prefer your oatmeal very moist, add 1/4 cup more water. Chicken SaladServings: 5 (1/2 cup servings)Ingredients:1 1/2 pounds raw chicken breasts, cooked and diced 4 tablespoons light mayonnaise 3/4 cup celery, diced 2/3 cup red onion, diced 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional) Directions: After chicken is cooked, combine all ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve cold on top of a bed of romaine lettuce. Almond Crusted SalmonServings: 4 (4 ounce servings)Ingredients:1 tablespoon canola oil 4 salmon fillets, about 5 ounce each 4 tablespoons sliced almonds 1/4 cup Egg Beaters® or similar egg substitute 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour Directions: Preheat the oven to 350º F. Place flour, egg substitute, and almonds in separate shallow bowls. Place one side of each salmon fillet in flour, followed by egg substitute. Press almond mixture into the salmon. Set the salmon aside, nut side up and repeat for other

fillets. Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Place almond side of each salmon fillet down in saute pan and cook until the nuts are browned. Flip fillet and cook 1 minute. Remove from pan and place on a sheet tray coated with cooking spray. Repeat process for remaining fillets. Finish in oven at 350º F for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon is flaky and opaque and the internal temperature reaches 145ºF. Apple CrumbleServings: 12 (1/2 cup apple mix, 1Tbsp topping)Ingredients:6 medium granny smith apples 2 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Juice from 2 lemons Topping:3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 5 tablespoons oats 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons cold butter Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4-inch slices. Place apples in a large mixing bowl and toss with sugar, lemon juice, flour and cinnamon. Pour into a baking dish sprayed with cooking spray and spread out into an even layer*. Set aside. For topping, mix flour, oats and brown sugar in a separate bowl. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work in the cold butter until pea-sized lumps are formed. Top apples with mixture; bake 45 minutes or until apples are bubbly and topping is golden brown. Rotate pan once halfway through cooking. *Note: You can also place 1/2 cup apple mixture with 1 tablespoon topping in individual ramekins before baking for easier portion control or serving later. Bake ramekins all together on a cookie sheet.

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In recent years carbohydrates and sugars have been demonized by some weight loss companies and the media. They claim people will never be healthy if they consume bread, pasta, potatoes, desserts, and fruit. How exactly do items that grow in the ground and on trees become bad for us? According to the Mayo Clinic, all carbohydrates contain sugar in one form or the other, normally sucrose (table sugar), fructose (fruit), or lactose (milk) and are the simplest carbohydrates. When different types of sugar meld together they form starches and fiber, or complex carbohydrates. We have all been taught from a young age that too much sugar can have devastating effects

on our health. Too many sweets, we're told, causes tooth decay, weight gain and acne. Too many French fries, pasta and white bread also cause weight gain. However, this is true of anything of which we eat too much. Carbohydrates perform a necessary function. They give the body fuel that allows us to do the most basic of functions such as walk, run, and breathe. We need carbohydrates to live properly. With this in mind, it is the type of carbohydrates we choose to eat that lead to our success or to our failure in nutrition. Refined grains or carbohydrates that show up in candy, cakes, white bread, white pasta, or anything made with only white flour (essentially anything white) are

generally not that good for us. This is because the grains have been stripped of most of their nutritional value. They are quick to digest and enter the blood stream rapidly spiking blood glucose levels. The better carbohydrates are complex carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates are any type of food that is made with a whole, unprocessed grain such as whole wheat. Whole wheat and other whole grains provide essential fiber that keeps our bodies feeling fuller longer. They break down in the blood stream slower providing sustained energy that does not spike blood glucose levels.

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As a caregiver, it can be hard to watch a loved one lose weight due to medications, special diets or even cancer treatments. Losing weight because of these factors seem counterintuitive since all of these things are supposed to help a loved one get better. If they lose too much weight, there can be dire consequences According to the Mayo Clinic, malnutrition can cause the immune system to weaken, increasing the risk of infection. The risk of falls becomes greater because strength is lost. Malnutrition can also inhibit wound healing and can cause bruising. There are many things you can do to help your loved one gain or maintain weight. The first thing, though, is to figure out the reason for the weight loss. Being treated for cancer may be obvious, but in most other cases the cause may be

more elusive. Ask your loved one why s/he is not eating. If the reason is because the food no longer tastes good or chewing or swallowing the food is difficult, consult with a healthcare provider or pharmacist to see if medications or dental complications could be to blame. If your loved one is not getting enough calories in his/her diet, try adding whey protein to a beverage or yogurt. Spread peanut butter or almond butter onto toast, crackers and fruit. Additional egg whites in omelets or scrambled eggs can boost protein levels. Cheese can add both protein and fat to almost anything. Blandness can ruin anyone's meal, but consistent blandness can ruin someone's overall diet and food enjoyment. The caregiver should experiment with different spices and seasonings to make food more appealing. It may be time to try

new cuisine that kicks the spice level up a notch, such as Thai or Indian food, if your loved one can handle it. Exercise can help increase appetite. Another benefit of exercise is that it can help restore strength that may have been lost during an illness or time of malnourishment. Taking a walk is one of the easiest ways to exercise and has multiple benefits. While malnourishment and weight loss may seem inevitable when being treated for an ailment, it doesn't have to be. Find out what the cause is and use creative solutions to help remedy it. Proper nutrition is even more important when you or a loved one is fighting an illness.

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Foods that Older Adults Should Have on Hand They may seem like common staples for any healthy diet, but the following 12 foods hold special nutritional value for seniors. These items are also versatile enough to be used in a variety of recipes. Oatmeal: A great source of soluble fiber, oatmeal has been shown to help lower blood cholesterol and may reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Eggs: With only 75 calories per serving, eggs contain 13 essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin D, important to absorbing calcium needed for bone strength. Lutein and zeaxanthin found in egg yolks may reduce the risk for cataracts and help prevent macular degeneration. Yogurt: Rich in calcium, yogurt can contribute to

the calcium requirement needed to prevent osteoporosis. Good bacteria is added to some yogurt, which may help people with digestive problems that often accompany aging. Mixing yogurt with fortified cereal provides added vitamins, including vitamin B12, which many seniors have difficulty absorbing from foods that naturally contain that vitamin. Blueberries: These blue beauties are among the top fruits and vegetables for antioxidants. Research on aging and Alzheimer's disease reveals that blueberries may also improve memory and coordination.Apples: The benefits of apples are too numerous to name. The pectin in apples supplies galacturonic acid to the body, which lowers the body's need for insulin and may help in the management of

diabetes. Fish: Bluefish, mackerel, salmon, sardines, trout and tuna (bluefin and albacore) are a low-fat, high-protein source of nutrients. The American Heart Association recommends fatty fish twice a week to improve heart health.Chicken: Poultry is an excellent source of protein that contains less fat than most meats. Chicken, especially breast meat, contains half the fat of a steak. Chicken also has niacin and selenium, which possess cancer-fighting properties. Broccoli: A good source of multiple nutrients including vitamins K, C, E, B, and calcium and iron, broccoli has been found to protect against cancer, heart disease, stroke and macular degeneration.

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There are a wide variety of breads, cereal and pastas that are made with whole wheat or other whole grains. It is important to read the actual ingredient label on the package, and not to grab the first thing that simply says “made with whole grains” on the package. For instance, if the first ingredient on the ingredient label says "enriched wheat flour", it is not whole wheat because the flour has been processed. Carbohydrates are not bad for us. Just eat the right amount of good complex carbohydrates and very little of the simple carbohydrates, and things like weight and

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Soy (Edamame): Nutritionists recommend consuming up to one serving a day of soy as a replacement for foods high in saturated fats. Some studies have shown that soy improves bone health. Be sure to consult your doctor before adding soy to a senior's diet. Sweet Potatoes and Squash: Sweet potatoes provide beta carotene and vitamins C and E, all of which promote healthy skin, hair and eyesight. Squash is a good source of beta carotene and vitamin C. Rice: As a complex carbohydrate, rice digests slowly, allowing the body to utilize the energy released over a longer period, which is nutritionally efficient. Rice has low sodium content and contains useful amounts of potassium, the B vitamins, thiamin and niacin. Rice contains only a trace of fat, no cholesterol and is gluten free, so it's suitable for people with celiac disease. Brown rice has been shown to reduce the risk of Type II Diabetes. Dark Chocolate: Consumed in moderation, this high-calorie, high-fat food may contribute to health benefits such as boosting HDL cholesterol (known as good cholesterol) and lowering blood pressure.

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Whole wheat pasta and brown rice are both examples of complex carbohydrates that produce sustained energy for your body.

Dearborn County Hospital hosts a rec-ognition dinner each year to honor long-time employees and recent retirees. The event, which was held at the Hollywood Casino Ballroom, featured a buffet dinner and entertainment.

Employees were honored with service awards for reaching 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 or 45 years of employment. Each employee who reached an incremental service milestone was presented a DCH Service pin. Individuals who have been employed by DCH for at least 25 years received an additional award.

DCH Executive Director Peter V. Resn-ick thanked the employees for their dedi-cation and loyalty. “Your skill, knowl-edge, experience and kindness are greatly appreciated by the hospital’s patients and visitors. On their behalf, I thank you for all that you do.”

The evening’s entertainment was pro-vided by comedian Randy Montgomery of Indianapolis, who has performed at sev-eral previous recognition dinners.

Recognized during the evening was Ruth O’Neal, the first DCH employee to reach 45 years of service. Her recognition from the hospital was a ring which she selected and a monetary award.

A Waterford crystal bowl and a mon-etary award were presented to Mae Dicken and Colleen McCardle for their 40 years of service to Dearborn County Hospital.

Patricia Allen, Keith Allhands, Ben-emery Block, Marcia Bowling, Sandra Craig, Sharon Eckstein, Nancy Hopper, Marian Lieland, Bonnie Mendell, Marga-ret Oliver, Connie Roach, Diana Roehm, Deborah Rowland, Teri Schwier, Trudy

Skidmore, Karl Stinchcomb, Angela Whit-eford, Amy Works and Margaret Wynn were each given engraved watches for their 35 years of employment at DCH.

Thirty year employees Ann Ammann, Kimberly Barton, Melissa Buttery, Andrea Dobson, Charisse McGill, Barbara Pickett and Holly Poppe were awarded wooden mantel clocks.

Nancy Brandt, Tina Butt, Mary Ann Carr, Sharon Carroll, Diane McNama-ra, Rita Metcalfe, Ronald Phillips, Kim Sporleder, Connie Spurlock and Anita Trennepohl were presented engraved sil-ver trays for their 25 years of employment at DCH.

Additional employees recognized at the dinner were:

20 years: Mark Burkhardt, Rodney Cole, Ann Donahue, Angela Johnson, Darla Koons, Andrew McKinley, Patricia McKinley and Cynthia Schnebelt

15 years: Nina Allen, Sue Allen, Diana Bischoff, Angela Brookbank, Edward Brush, Cassandra Cheeks, Elizabeth Cun-ningham, James Dillard, Milissa Dillon, Mary Ann Disbro, Holly Fehr, Janet Good-all, Jennifer Hildebrand, Corine Litchard, Albert Mathews, Philip Meyer, Tammy Renck, Andrea Richter, Jerri Rollins, Joy Satek, Heather Slack, Carol Smith, Dionne Spears and Jillian Waters

10 years: Jane Bauer, Jennifer Beer, Shirley Berry, Barbara Bihl, Janet Brack-ett, Darlene Brice, Cathalene Brown, Andrea Burdsall, Sandy Campbell, Eva Carr, Michael Caudy, M.D., Joy Cirillo, Katherine Clark, Sheila Clark, Collisha Davidson, Tammy Davidson, Robin Drew, Goldie Dunaway, Regina Eldridge, Chris-

tina Evans, Terry Everett, Sheila Ford, Carlene Getz, Debra Gould, Melinda Gre-nat, Charles Grubbs, Linda Hall, Ka-trina Hammond, Lyndsay Hays, Michelle Hiltenbeitel, Barbara Hotko, Thresa Huff, Becky Ingersoll, Pamela Kennedy, Lisa Kindler, Terry Kittle, Angela Kroner, Danyelle Kurtz, Megan Mounce, Margo Mastropaolo, Heather Powell, Pamela Puterbaugh, Margaret Stephenson, Tamra Stirn, Jill Tibbe, M.D., Judith Tighe, Phil-ip Vaught, William Vorbroker, Jennifer Weber, Juanita Webster, Rachel Wessler and Amy Young

5 years: Tonya Alley, Brittany Benning, Shaye Bishop, Jacquelyn Bolling, Suhail Chaudhry, M.D., Whitney Cooley, Susan Darling, Eileen Davidson, Andrea Diet-rich, Angela Durham, Janelle Dwenger, Stacy Eaglin, Ryan Fohl, Tiffany Fox, Alexandra Gilliland, Aimee Graves, Karen Hamilton, Jayna Howard, Lara Hummel, Tonya Jackson, Melody Kernan, Karol

Koelling, Jennifer Lange, Linda Lowry, Amanda Lutz, Julia McAdams, Charlette Ingles McCarter, Melissa McIntosh, Sarah McMullen, Nancy Mizzles, Iris Nelson, Penney Paphios, Christina Reed, Holly Reese, Hannah Schleicher, Kristine Smith, Kimberly Swanson, Joyce Thies, Alicia Thomason, Lisa White, Hannah Wilson, Linda Wise and Jamie Works.

DCH retirees Linda Cherry, Penny Fisk, Joyce Kinnett, Carol Peterson, Paula Ru-dolph and Pat Stewart were presented with plaques with a photograph of Dearborn County Hospital.

More than 870 individuals are em-ployed by Dearborn County Hospital. For more information about employment op-portunities at DCH, please call the Human Resources Department at 812-537-8120 or 800-676-5572, ext. 8120, or visit the DCH website at www.dch.org. The hospital is the second largest employer in Dearborn County.


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The stalled economy has pushed many families into the position of doing whatever is needed to make ends meet.

In many cases, this means both par-ents working whatever jobs they can find and finding the best childcare op-tion while they are at work.

Many people are turning to their par-ents to help care for their kids.

More than 60 percent of families with children under age 18 had both parents employed outside the home in 2005 to 2006, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

That compares to less than a third of mothers in 1975.

The numbers today are around 42 percent, a decrease that likely has a lot to do with unemployment figures remaining high. Human Resources and Skills Development Canada states that there are similar statistics among Cana-dian families.

With so many men and women head-ing to work each day, and money a

factor for doing so, the topic of child care becomes one of necessity as well as affordability.

Grandparents are regularly stepping up to help family members who are under a financial crunch.

Grandparents considering caring for their grandkids should keep in mind some things even if the childcare sce-nario on the surface seems like it is the best option.

It's a big commitment. Once the deci-sion has been made, it is expected that you will be providing care for a certain period of time -- perhaps even without a future end date.

Remember, other arrangements will have to be made if you back out be-cause it's simply not working.

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Rubber stamping is a versatile and cre-ative way to make personalized gifts and embellish scrapbooks and photo albums. Rubber stamp enthusiasts like Connie have developed many artistic techniques that she is willing to share with participants. In this class, each participant will create a Spring themed project using textured stamping. Connie’s easy-to-follow style encourages everyone in stamping, coloring, paper tear-

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CLUES DOWN1. Proper fractions2. Ridgeline3. Marshland area of E. England4. Flood Control District5. Canadian province (abbr.)6. Project Runway designer judge's initials7. Along with8. Orderly and clean9. A short-barreled pocket pistol10. Extraterrestrial being13. Ancient capital of Ethio-pia14. Goof16. Annoy constantly17. Haitian monetary unit (abbr.)21. Arrived extinct

22. Belonging to a thing23. Tounge click26. Fireman's signal27. Connecticut28. 3rd tone of the scale29. Language spoken in Russia31. Split occupancy34. Diacritics for s's36. Mobile camper37. Affirmative (slang)38. Bachelor of Laws39. ___ Angeles40. State police41. U.S. gold coin worth 10 dollars42. Bets on45. Million barrels per day (abbr.)46. Macaws47. Julie Andrews and Judi Dench49. Capital of Morocco51. Oh, God!52. ____ Carvey, comedian54. Point midway between E and SE55. Principle of Chinese philoshophy57. Trauma center58. Atomic #62

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Q: I enrolled in a Medicare Ad-vantage Plan during this last Open Enrollment. This is the first time I’ve enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan, and I’m not sure I like it. Do I have to wait until next year to get a different plan or can I cancel this one?

A: During the first 45 days of each year, you can leave your Medicare Advantage plan and change to Original Medicare with or without selecting a new stand-alone drug plan. This is called the Annual Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period, MADP.

You can’t make any changes to your coverage during this period if you have Original Medicare. You can’t switch from one Medicare Advantage plan to another. Until Feb. 14, you could can-cel your Medicare Advantage plan and return to Original Medicare.

There are specific periods of time when a Medicare beneficiary is al-lowed to sign up for a Medicare Ad-vantage Plan. As you probably already know, you can enroll in a Medicare

Advantage, MA, and/or Part D plan during the initial period when you first qualify for Medicare.

If you were new to Medicare and didn’t use your guarantee of a Medicare supplement and instead chose a Medi-care Advantage plan, you have a 12-month trial period and have a guarantee of any of the Medicare supplements offered by any of the Medicare supple-ment insurance companies.

If you already had Medicare with a Medicare supplement insurance policy and this is your first time ever enroll-ing in a Medicare Advantage Plan, you also have a 12-month trial period. This means that you can return to Original Medicare, and the same policy with the same company within the first 12 months of coverage by the Medicare Advantage plan.

Other than these Special Enrollment Periods, SEPs, there are a few other opportunities to enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan. You can only change how you get your health coverage and enroll in, change or drop Part D drug coverage if you qualify for a SEP.

During the Annual Open Enrollment, Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, you can change how you get your Medicare health coverage and enroll in, change or drop Medicare drug coverage.

Your particular situation qualifies you for a SEP because this was likely your FIRST Medicare Advantage Plan and because you are within one year of having enrolled.

This trial period lasts for 12 months after you enroll in a Medicare private health plan for the first time. There are other scenarios that qualify beneficia-ries for a Special Enrollment Period in addition to this one. To find out more about SEPs refer to your Medicare & You handbook. Or find it online at www.medicare.gov.

If you need help with these or any other Medicare related questions, please call SHIP at 1-800-452-4800.

SHIP is a free, unbiased counseling pro-gram provided by the Indiana State Depart-ment of Insurance. To schedule an appoint-ment with SHIP, call 1-800-452-4800, TTY 1-866-846-0139 or visit www.Medicare.lN.gov to find your local site.

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What’s the biggest difference between United Community Bank and other banks in the region? It starts with our culture of friendly, personal service. Each of our employees personally assumes the responsibility of making your experience a productive and positive one. Any bank can offer a line of financial products. At United Community Bank, we go the extra smile, too. Stop by any of our convenient locations and experience the difference for yourself or visit BankUCB.com to learn more.

a mix of Blues and New Orleans piano with Ricky Nye Inc. on Saturday, March 10, at 2 p.m. in the Depot Room of the Lawrenceburg Public Library, Mary Street, Lawrenceburg. Free admission to this pro-gram is made possible by funding from the Lawrenceburg Public Library Services and Resources Foundation, Inc. To register, phone 812-539-4251 or www.all4art.org

Ricky Nye was bitten by the music bug at the age of five. Upon his return to the area in 1979, his musical journeys on piano, organ & accordion have taken him through jazz, funk, rock & roll (years 1979-1985 with legendary cult faves The Rai-sins), country, zydeco, New Orleans styles, boogie woogie & blues (three years with the late Big Ed Thompson)- knowledge which has landed him on countless record-ing sessions and as accompanist to renown blues artists such as James Harman, Ju-nior Watson, Jason Ricci, Francine Reed and Darrell Nulisch. Besides leading two groups, Ricky Nye & The Red Hots (win-ners of Best Blues Band in the Cincinnati Enquirer’s 2001 Cammy awards) and his trio Ricky Nye Inc. (formerly The Swin-

gin’ Mudbugs, the band behind Ricky’s 1998 release “Piano Is Fun!” and 2003’s “Quick ‘N’ Dirty”), Ricky performs in solo settings (winning BEST SOLO ACT in the 2001 & 2002 CAMMY Awards, along with Best Blues/R&B Instrumentalist in 2002 Cammys, and Best Blues/R&B Artist in the 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005 and 2010 CEA Awards held by CityBeat Magazine), in duet settings with upright bass or drums, and with vocalists extraordinaire Bekah Williams & Dottie Warner. Since 1996, Ricky has been a regular performer on the Arches Boogie Stage at the Queen City Blues Fest, which put him in association and friendships with some of the finest blues and boogie pianists from around the world.

Since 1998, Ricky has been the pro-ducer of the annual Blues & Boogie Piano Summit, from which CDs have been re-leased from the years 1999-2010.

Ricky Nye Inc. (formerly known as “The Swingin’ Mudbugs”) features Ricky Nye (piano, vocals) along with Brian Aylor (drums) and Chris Douglas (upright bass), playing elegant blues and ballads (a la Charles Brown and Mose Allison), New Orleans stylings and traditional boogie woogie. The group has experienced great success with the release of their discs “Quick ‘N’ Dirty” (2003) and “Piano is Fun!” (1998, with Don Aren- bass & Brian

Baverman- drums). Their many concert performances included 2003 & 2006’s Tall Stacks Music, Arts & Heritage Festival, held in Cincinnati. This aggregation is adept at either simmering or creating a rol-lickin’ good time!

The Library Classics Series is made pos-sible through the generosity of the Dear-born Highlands Arts Council, Inc. with support from the Lawrenceburg Public Li-brary Services and Resources Foundation.

Heywood BanksHeywood Banks will appear live in

concert, Sunday, March 25, at 7 p.m. in the Lawrenceburg High School Auditorium, Tiger Blvd., Lawrenceburg. Tickets are $20, with discounts available for DHAC Members. Calling 812-539-4251 or toll free 866-818-2787 can secure tickets.

Heywood Banks is simply one-of-a-kind, almost impossible to describe, with a style his very own. Equal parts genius and buf-foon, this songwriter-comic-singer-poet-musician has become a cult hero and a pop icon, with a show that appeals to college students, stoners, businessmen, yuppies, rednecks, punks, kids or your grandmother. Heywood intersperses his humorous ob-servations of life with twisted, inventive, bizarre songs, sung and played in a variety of styles, from folk, to country to rock to

pop, and way beyond. You have to be pretty smart to get Heywood at his deepest level (he demands a high level of pop culture literacy), but you can also enjoy him just for his vocal style impersonations, expert musicianship and just plain silliness. But why trust our opinions?

His songs include “Toast”, “Fly’s Eyes”, “Wiper Blades”, “Pancreas”, “Big Butter Jesus” (a song about the King of Kings statue), and “18 Wheels (on a Big Rig)”.

Heywood has been featured in “Roll-ing Stone Magazine” and “People Maga-zine.” He won First Place in the Johnnie Walker Comedy Search Contest. Heywood Banks has appeared on A&E’s “Evening at the Improv,” MTV’s “1/2 Hour Com-edy Hour,” CNN’s “Hollywood Minute,” “Caroline’s Comedy Hour,” “Entertain-ment Tonight,” “Showtime Comedy Club Network,” “Dr. Demento Show,” “12th An-nual HBO Young Comedians Special with Paul Rodriguez” and is a frequent guest on the national Bob and Tom radio show.

The Performing Arts Series is made possible through the generosity of the Dearborn Highlands Arts Council, Inc. with support from the Columbus Area Arts Council, the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Operat-ing Support provided by a grant from the ArtsWave Fund, Cincinnati.

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Sweet Potato & Peanut SoupMakes 8 servings

■ 3 tablespoons unsalted butter ■ 1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup) ■ 1 onion, coarsely chopped (about 11/4 cups) ■ 1 garlic clove, minced (about 1/2 teaspoon) ■ 1/2 leek, white and light green parts, coarsely chopped (about 3/4

cup) ■ 11/2 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/3-inch thick (about 3

cups) ■ 1 quart chicken broth (see box) ■ 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter ■ 1/4 cinnamon stick ■ 11/4 cups heavy cream, divided ■ 2 tablespoons molasses ■ Salt, to taste ■ Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste ■ 3/4 cup peanuts

Preheat the oven to 325 F. Melt the butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the celery, onion, garlic, and leek. Stir to coat. Cook, stirring frequent-ly, until the vegetables are softened, 4 to 6 minutes.Add the sweet potatoes, broth, peanut butter, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are fully tender, about 25 minutes.Meanwhile, spread the peanuts in a single layer in a pie pan. Toast the pea-nuts in the oven until light brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Shake the pan occasion-ally and watch carefully (nuts can burn quickly). Let the peanuts cool, chop coarsely and set aside.Remove the cinnamon stick and discard. Puree the soup and strain it. Re-turn the soup to the soup pot and place over low heat. Add 1/2 cup of the cream. Season with salt. Keep warm, but do not boil.Combine the remaining cream with the molasses, nutmeg and a pinch of salt. Whip until stiff peaks form.Serve the soup in heated bowls, garnished with the whipped cream and chopped nuts.

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