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CONTENTS

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

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COVER STORY

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City of Asheboro

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Over 30 Attended RCC High School Leadership Academy

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Goodwill Ranked #1 Global Brand

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Adam Misenheimer joins Prevo Drug

ASK THE EXPERT

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Your Eyes

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Triad Goodwill Announces 2016-2017 Board of Directors

ASK THE EXPERT

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Your Taxes

ZOO ZEAL

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Three Baby Elk Born at the NC Zoo

FRIENDLY FACES

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GRADUATION 2016

SUPPORT LOCAL

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Local Small Businesses

COMMUNITY NEWS

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A New Collaboration Brings Enhanced Health Services to the Community

AT THE YMCA

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Children Thrive in After School at the YMCA

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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RECIPES

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What to do with Watermelon

FEATURE

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The Sandwich Generation

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

Dear Readers, I looked at the calendar the other day and couldn’t believe it - the year is already half gone. I hope that you have accomplished half as much as you set out to do this year. The good news is, you still have another six months to make it happen!

I am proud to call Asheboro home, and extremely proud of the delegation that traveled to Denver, CO, impressed the judges of the National Civic League, and brought home the 2016 All-America Award! They will be showing a clip of the presentation on August 13th before the Summer Movie in the Park - make sure you drop by and check it out.

I recently had a situation come up where I had to involve the Asheboro Police Department. I would like to take a moment to thank everyone I spoke to at the Department. Not only were they professional and courteous, they were extremely helpful and since I was out of the country, went above and beyond to get me the information that I needed about an accident that happened in another State, assure me that everything was fine here at my home, and they continued to check in with me several times over the course of a two week period. I have recently seen a few posts on Facebook about officers who have gone beyond the call of duty while on patrol and I just wanted to take a moment to thank the men and women in blue - those out on the road and those in the offices who keep things running. Although we may not tell you often enough, you do an outstanding job and I for one am very grateful to have such dedicated and hardworking individuals protecting our city.

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ASHEBORO - 2016 ALL-AMERICA CITY

n June 19, 2016 the National Civic League announced that Asheboro, NC was one of 10 recipients of the 2016 All-America City Award, an honor given each year to towns, cities, counties, tribes, neighborhoods and metropolitan regions for outstanding civic accomplishments. More than 550 communities have won the All-America City Award since the program was launched in 1949.

The National Civic League is a 122-year old, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization based in Denver, Colorado. Its mission is accomplished by fostering and sharing promising practices of local government and public engagement and celebrating the progress that can be achieved when people work together.

The criteria for winning an All-America City Award include impact, inclusiveness, public engagement and the use of collaborative problem-solving strategies linking the private, public and nonprofit sectors.

This year, the program highlighted community efforts to “ensure that all our children are healthy and successful in school and life.” Asheboro’s application and presentation

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focused on three programs that fit this criteria – Second Chance Breakfast at Asheboro High School, Randolph County Partnership for Children and the Communities in Schools of Randolph County’s “Backpack Pals,” addressing topics such as school attendance, health and well-being (of children, parents and community), nutrition and healthy natural environments.

Second Chance Breakfast at Asheboro High School Second Chance Breakfast was implemented in December, 2014. The program operates between the first and second class of the school day. During class transition, students may get a “grab-and-go” breakfast from multiple convenient locations across the AHS campus. Importantly, students who qualify for the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch program may participate. The meal includes an entree, a whole fruit, orange juice, and choice of 1% white milk or fat-free chocolate milk.

The first day, 99 students participated in the Second Chance Breakfast. Throughout the rest of the year, student participation steadily grew from two serving lines, to three, then to four, then five. Today, seven serving lines are

required to feed all of the students who take advantage of SCB at AHS. An average of 580 students participate in SCB daily, and the number continues to grow, increasing the number of students who are served breakfast each day at AHS from 11% to 49 to 53%. Students are better able to concentrate in class and do their work because they are not worried about how hungry they are.

Randolph County Partnership for Children The Randolph County Partnership for Children (RCPC) believes quality in early care and education includes more than quality classrooms and learning experiences, it also includes quality nutrition and healthy activity.

RCPC is leading efforts to transform existing playgrounds into rich, naturalized outdoor learning environments filled with rich opportunities for active play; as well as

incorporating strategies to increase activities and improve nutrition in child care programs through Shape NC and GONAPSACC (Nutrition and Physical Activity SelfAssessment in Child Care), as well as increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

In 2013, the RCPC hosted its first Play Daze event. Play Daze, a full one day event which is held in conjunction with Week of the Young Child, offers opportunities for supervised, unstructured time where children are free to explore and use materials provided or found. The event is an opportunity to bring the community and families together to support children’s play—and most of all—to have fun in the process. The event features nearly 20 play areas, including fort-building, rope climbing, clay and mud play, sand play, dirt and water play, nature art, dramatic play and more. Over the last four years, over 2,500 children

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have participated in Play Daze. This impact is made possible by the 100 plus community volunteers that freely give numerous hours of service each year.

Communities in Schools in Randolph County Communities in Schools in Randolph County “Backpack Pals� has been sending a bag packed with nutritious, nonperishable and child-friendly food home from school with the child on Friday afternoon since 2008. CISRC works with each individual school in Asheboro and Randolph

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County to identify students in need, and at this time, no student is turned away. In each bag, the student will find two breakfast items, two proteins, two vegetables or fruits, two beverages, two snacks and one package of ramen noodles. The program runs for 36 weeks, starting in September and continuing until school is out in mid-June.

In school year 2014-2015, Backpack Pals provided 19,180 bags of food to 650 students enrolled in 24 different

schools within the Randolph County and Asheboro City school districts. Through January of the 2015-2016 school year, over 10,000 bags of food have already been provided and 607 students are being served.

The impact generated by Backpack Pals in Asheboro would not be possible without cross sector collaboration.

In fact, 75% of Backpack Pals’ expense and operation is outsourced and covered by community partners. CISRC works with over 30 organizations in Asheboro alone, not to mention many more individual donors and Randolph County organizations.

On June 16th, twenty-one individuals headed to Denver, Colorado to represent Asheboro at this year’s 2016 AllAmerica City Awards. Using a Family Feud style game, they were able to give information to the judges about the programs mentioned above in a fun and interesting format.

With representatives from the City of Asheboro, Randolph Community College, Randolph-Asheboro YMCA, Randolph County Partnership for Children, Communities in Schools of Randolph County, North Carolina Zoo, and Asheboro City School children, graduates and their parents, we were well represented in Denver.

The All-America City Award never expires. Asheboro has received national recognition through a press release sent out from the National Civic League. Through our local TDA’s efforts, this could mean more tourism and visibility for the town, which translates to a better economy for all.

A short ceremony presenting the committee members will take place at the upcoming Pigs & Pedals event at 6:30 pm on August 6th, just before Eric and the Chilltones take the stage in Bicentennial Park. If you are interested in watching the Family Feud presentation, make sure to come out to the Summer Movie in the Park on August 13th, just before they show the movie, they will play the video of our delegation presenting in Denver.

In 2015, there were 16 finalists invited to Denver to participate – Asheboro was one of them but we came home empty handed. In 2016, there were 20 finalists, and even with the increased pressure from the competition, one judge commented to Mayor Smith after the winners were announced that Asheboro’s delegation “Knocked it out of the park!” Congratulations to the hardworking team who represented us in Denver. Well Done!

The Family Feud concept was developed by a steering committee, and the script was written by Bob Langston and Elizabeth Mitchell. The Ashe and Boro families competed in the game, showing who had the better knowledge of our town. A fast paced, informative three rounds followed and the judges were given the information they needed to learn more about the programs that Asheboro and the County have put into place to address the nutritional, educational, and fitness needs of the children in our community.

In a press release sent out by the National Civic League announcing the winners, Doug Linkhart, President of the NCL stated, “These All-America cities are doing amazing work to engage their communities in helping to assure the well-being of young people.”We’re constantly impressed by their innovation and dedication in bringing together groups and individuals together to address critical issues such as the health and educational success. While there are certainly many other successful community engagement efforts to improve opportunities for young people, AllAmerica City winners clearly rise to the top.”

In the next few weeks, you will notice new signs and banners popping up around town, announcing “Asheboro – 2016 All-America City.” In addition, they will be adding the designation to the welcome signs as you drive into town on Highway 49 and 64, as well as working with local partners to wrap the high visible water towers on each end of town.

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Participants in the 2016 RCC High School Leadership Academy, sponsored by the RCC Foundation, pose with RCC President Robert Shackleford under the JB Davis Bell and Clock Tower in front of the Foundation Conference Center.

Over 30 Attend RCC High School Leadership Academy

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hirty-one area high school students took part in the third annual Randolph Community College High School Leadership Academy, sponsored by the RCC Foundation, on June 14 on RCC’s Asheboro Campus.

The leadership development program for rising ninth graders, which is modeled after RCC’s college-level Student Leadership Academy, focused on topics such as the definition of leadership; team building; personality types and leadership styles; networking/public speaking; and situational leadership, according to Lorie McCroskey, RCC’s director of development.

Lane Moore, Carter Ray Moore.

Providence Grove High School – Cela Watson.

Randleman High School – Alyssa Canter, Iris Espinoza, Alondra Martinez-Ocampo, Francis Nicole Molina-Piña, Raven Sizemore, Matthew Taylor.

Randolph Early College High School – Aeman Alazzam, Emily Castro, Ashley Mangum, Jessica Vega Escutia.

Southwestern Randolph High School – Jacob Jones, Daniel McNeill, Brooke Parks, Ashlyn Trotter.

Trinity High School – Jack McCroskey, Rylee Schofield.

Participating students and their high schools were the following:

Uwharrie Charter Academy – Katie Allen, Emma Fowler, Ashley Garren, Taylor Ledbetter.

Asheboro High School – Payton Buttrey, Sarah Lynn Ficquette, Jonah Hydzik, Gabriel Ruiz, Georgia Shipley, Olivia Tyler.

Wheatmore High School – Jacob Clodfelter.

Eastern Randolph High School – Haven Berbaum, Ellen

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For more information about the Academy, contact McCroskey at 336-633-1118 or llmccroskey@randolph. edu.

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Goodwill Ranked #1 Global Brand

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riad Goodwill is pleased to share some very exciting news! Goodwill was ranked #1 in a 2016 Brand World Value Index Survey, commissioned by Enso, a mission-driven marketing agency based out of California. The news debuted this week in a Fast Company Magazine article and contains visuals of the top rankings of all of the brands: http://bit.ly/GwDoTheMost In the rankings, Goodwill is followed by Amazon, Google, Kellogg’s, PayPal, Disney, Girl Scouts of America, Kraft, Johnson & Johnson, and Dove.

Between February 2 and March 18 of this year, Quadrant Strategies, a research-driven consultancy that works with Fortune 100 companies, political leaders around the world, and major nonprofits, fielded three surveys among 1,000+ people, each demographically representative samples of U.S. general populations ages 18+, and tested a total of 149 brands, spanning a mix of industries and company sizes, ranging from start-ups to established companies. The index score for each brand was calculated from the following metrics: awareness of

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purpose + alignment with purpose + impact on purchase x active support.

Triad Goodwill President & CEO Richard Gorham stated, “I am excited to share with you the latest survey data regarding how our organization is perceived by stakeholders all around the globe. This information serves as a testament for all of our hard work we do in the community to brand our organization as part of our ongoing strategic efforts.”

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About Triad Goodwill: Triad Goodwill (Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc.) promotes the value of work by providing career development services and work opportunities for people with employment needs. In the past year,Triad Goodwill served 17,179 people in the community and helped place 3,556 workers in competitive employment. 85 cents of every dollar earned at Triad Goodwill’s retail stores goes into job training for residents of the Triad.

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Turns out you don’t need a heartbeat to be full of life.

Take Tonya Moore’s pulse after a few laps around the roller rink and you won’t feel the familiar BA-DUM, BA-DUM. In fact, you won’t sense anything at all. That’s something Tonya gladly sacrificed when she turned to the Cone Health Heart and Vascular Center for the life-extending and thoroughly innovative procedure of having a battery-powered pump attached to her great big heart. Meet Tonya and some of the people who helped her at ExceptionalCare.com.

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Cone Health is the first non-transplant hospital in North Carolina to offer mechanical heart pump implants to those facing advanced heart failure.

Feisty, determined Tonya Moore was the first recipient. Since

Adam Misenheimer joins Prevo Drug

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revo Drug is pleased to announce the addition of a new pharmacist, Adam Misenheimer.

Most recently, Misenheimer was a pharmacist with Walgreens. He specializes in compounding and clinical services.

Ashley Duggins, the owner of Prevo Drug, is excited to have Misenheimer aboard stating, “he brings a new energy, a compassion for serving patients, and excitement for getting involved in our community.”

Misenhemier makes himself available as a guest speaker to various community organizations and can provide informative presentations on topics

her breakthrough procedure in 2013, twenty more area residents are living longer lives because of the Cone Health Heart and Vascular Center’s Ventricular

such as male health and hormones and diabetes.

A native of Asheboro, Misenheimer graduated from Wingate University School of Pharmacy with a Doctorate of Pharmacy in 2015. He is a certified immunizer with APHA. Prevo Drug has been serving Randolph County and surrounding areas since 1972. The pharmacy specializes in compounding and community education. The pharmacy is committed to supporting local community through health fairs, school education talks, brown bag events and shadowing job experiences with local schools. For more information about Prevo Drug, call (336) 625-4311.

Assist Device (VAD) team led by Dr. Peter Van Trigt.

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ASK THE EXPERT YOUR EYES

What is dry eye?

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ry eye, also known as dry eye disease, is a condition in which the tears do not provide adequate lubrication for the eye. It ranges in severity from mild irritation to a sight-threatening

disease.

There are two major categories of dry eye: • Aqueous deficient dry eye disease represents a diminished production of water and therefore a reduced amount of tears. • Evaporative dry eye disease is the result of insufficient oil (lipid) within the tears. This creates a situation in which the tears evaporate much too quickly resulting in poor tear stability and lubrication.

The cornea is the clear, front portion of the eye, which acts much like the lens of a camera to allow our eyes to focus.

It must continually be lubricated to maintain maximum transparency, and comfort. As we blink, tears are evenly dispersed across the surface of the cornea.

Tears continually bathe the cornea and conjunctiva (front part of the eye). The relationship of the different

components of the tears is very important. There are three distinct layers on the surface of the cornea that must be present in adequate amounts for the tears to sufficiently lubricate the eye. The first layer (closest to the cornea) is the mucin layer, the second is water and the third and top layer is oil. A deficiency of any of the three layers results in dry eye discomfort and blurred vision.

The eyes become dry when there are insufficient amounts of water or oil making up the tears. The lacrimal gland in the outer corner of each eye is responsible for water production and smaller glands lining each eyelid produce the oil layer. The smaller glands are called Meibomian glands.

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is the most common cause of dry eye disease. This results in tears evaporating too rapidly and preventing lubrication.

Dry eye is most prevalent in women over 40 and men over 50. However, it is possible for it to occur at any age as a result of medical conditions and also as a side effect of many medications.

Surprisingly, tearing is one of the most common symptoms dry eye. This is due to a lack of the oil component in

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the tears. The oil is required for the tears to function as a lubricant as opposed to just water. Without the oil component, we continue to produce water in excess in an attempt to lubricate the eye, resulting in an overow of tears. Burning, stinging, redness, foreign body sensation and blurred vision may occur intermittently in early stages, and become more persistent as the condition progresses.

The treatment for dry eye depends on whether the dry eye is evaporative (oil deficient) or aqueous deficient (lack of water). The best method of treating evaporative dry eye is to restore the function of the oil producing glands lining the rim of the eyelid. This is best accomplished by a procedure using heat and massage to re-establish the function of most of the glands at one time. There are also tear supplements which attempt to replenish the oil component. Aqueous deficient dry eye is treated with artificial tears, and gels.

Your eye doctor may also suggest plugs inserted into the ducts that drain tears from your eye to your sinuses. This keeps the tears in contact with the eye longer. They may

also use prescription eye drops, oral medications or vitamin supplements (containing omega 3 fatty acids) depending on the type and severity of the dry eye.

If you think you have dry eye disease over the counter artificial tears and gels may provide some relief. Eyelid hygiene is also very important. Cleaning the lids and lashes at bedtime helps remove debris from the lashes and when combined with warm compresses this may help open clogged oil glands.

Avoid air currents directed toward your face, such as the heat or AC vents in the car. Ceiling fans or vents in the ceiling in the bedroom can be the source of waking with red irritated eyes.Vitamin supplements containing omega 3 fatty acids have anti-inammatory properties which may aid in tear production.

See your eye doctor to diagnose the type of dry eye you have and to determine the best plan of treatment.

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The Randolph County Department of Social Services is looking for loving, supportive families to serve as foster families for the children of Randolph County in need.

We are focusing on homes for sibling groups, teenagers, and medically fragile children

If you are interested in becoming a Foster Parent, please contact the Randolph County Department of Social Services at 336-683-8062 to get more information on the requirements and training opportunities. www.asheboromagazine.com

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Triad Goodwill Announces 2016-2017 Board of Directors

oodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc. (Triad Goodwill) announces their 20162017 Board of Directors. The nonprofit agency is headquartered in Greensboro and provides free services for the un- and underemployed at seven career development centers with funds earned in their 20 stores throughout Alamance, Caswell, Guilford, Randolph and Rockingham Counties.

Officers for the next fiscal year are: ∙ Board Chair - Charles E. Judy, Jr., BB&T ∙ Chair Elect - Johnny Wood, CPA, Haynes Strand & Company, PLLC ∙ First Vice Chair - Peyton Fairbank, HICAPS ∙ Secretary/Treasurer - Lori Thompson, Premier Federal Credit Union ∙ Legal Counsel - Charles Younce, Esq.,Younce & Moore, LLP New appointees to Triad Goodwill’s Board of Directors are: ∙ Carrie Griswold ∙ LaTonya McCummings, BB&T ∙ David Reich, Best Logistics Group ∙ Dr. Carole Stoneking, High Point University - David R. Hayworth College of Arts & Sciences The 2016-2017 Board of Directors also includes: ∙ Dr. John L. Eatman, UNCG Bryan School of Business & Economics ∙ Gary Fly, Gary Fly Consulting, LLC

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∙ Mike Gannaway, Retired,VF Corporation ∙ M. Scott Henegar, Northwestern Mutual ∙ Robert D. Hudson, Northwestern Mutual ∙ G. Thomas Jordan, Triad Financial Advisors ∙ Dr. Mark Kinlaw, Rockingham Community College ∙ Alex Maultsby, Esq., Smith Moore Leatherwood, LLP ∙ Gary Rogers, D.H. Griffin Construction Co., LLC ∙ David Shelton, Advanced Technology Investigations, LLC ∙ Ernestine Taylor, ET Consulting ∙ G. Randolph Uzzell, Jr., CCP, Global Security Solutions, LLC Triad Goodwill’s 2016-2017 Board of Advisors are: ∙ Lacy G. Baynes, Retired, Guilford Mills ∙ Robert Finley, Retired,Volvo ∙ Kimberly Maready, CPA, Old Dominion Freight Lines ∙ David Moff, SPHR, JER HR Group, Inc. For more information, follow Triad Goodwill on Facebook.com/TriadGoodwill (subscribe to Events), @ TriadGoodwill, Instagram, Pinterest,YouTube, LinkedIn and visit TriadGoodwill.org. We Put People To Work!

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ASK THE EXPERT YOUR TAXES

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Now is the time to go back and recheck your figures

ummer is upon us and tax season is over for most of us. We have everything else on our minds other than taxes such as graduations, weddings, vacations just to name a few, so why should we be thinking about taxes now? There are several reasons: You may be in the percentage of people who signed up to receive Obamacare for 2016.

Now is the time to check your figures.You don’t want to owe the IRS any money back due to underestimating your income (the lower the income the higher the subsidy).

Keep in mind the Health Insurance Marketplace or Obamacare doesn’t use the same criteria as the IRS when determining your taxable income. That means your social security income may not be taxable to the IRS but it will be used to determine your total income to figure whether your premium tax credit (subsidy) was calculated correctly. The following is a list often forgotten items things that will count towards total income when reconciling your premium tax credit.

1. Withdrawals from IRA or 401K 2. Social Security 3. Wage increases 4. Cancellation of Debt 5. Interest received

6. Self employment 7. Rental income Now is the time to go back and recheck your figures.

Yes, it is that important. If you are self-employed and business is booming you need to determine if your figures are close to your estimation.You may have made a withdrawal from a 401K or IRA you hadn’t originally planned for.You may have even received a wage increase or picked up a second job. All of these things must be considered.

So what happens if I underestimated my income? The health insurance marketplace wants you to notify them with any change in income and they will recalculate the amount of your insurance premium to reflect the appropriate subsidy and potentially avoid owing the IRS money.

We have plenty of experience guiding folks through adjusting their premium tax credit (subsidy). We have staff memebers who are not only tax experts but also licensed health insurance agents, so they understand both sides of the issue!

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ZOO ZEAL

Three Baby Elk Are Born at the North Carolina Zoo

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he very first elk calves ever born at the North Carolina Zoo have arrived. A male calf was born on May 28 and another male and a female were born May 30 – one to each of three mothers. This brings the N.C. Zoo’s elk total to 11. In addition, keepers suspect that two more females are pregnant and will give birth in June. The gestation period for a female elk averages about 250 days and the offspring, usually a single calf, weighs about 35 pounds Today, there are approximately 1 million elk in North America. That number is roughly 10 percent of the estimated population before the European settlement of North America.

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Elk that once roamed the southern Appalachian Mountains and elsewhere in the eastern United States were eliminated from the region by over-hunting and loss of habitat. The last elk in North Carolina was believed to have been killed in the late 1700s. By 1900, the population of elk in North America diminished to the point that hunting groups and other conservation organizations became concerned the species was doomed to extinction.

1967, chronic wasting disease (CWD), a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy specific to mule deer, whitetailed deer and elk, was first recognized in 1967 in mule deer in a wildlife research facility in Colorado. It has since spread to free-ranging and captive populations of deer

species in 23 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces. The typical symptom of CWD is chronic weight loss which leads to death.

a sustainable elk population at the zoo, collection managers decided to start breeding elk, rather than trying to buy new animals.

Fortunately, CWD has not been found in North Carolina.

The North Carolina In Wildlife Commission has been conducting surveillance for CWD since 1999. On May 17, 2002, the Commission adopted emergency rules related to holding deer and elk in captivity. These emergency rules were adopted to prevent the introduction of CWD into North Carolina and to minimize the spread of this disease should it be found within our state.

In 2001, as part of an experiment, 25 elk were reintroduced into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Another 27 animals were imported by the park in 2002. The population is now estimated to be around 150 and is intently monitored and managed. The only other elk in the state of North Carolina are at the North Carolina Zoo or on private ranches.

The rules include a certification process for captive deer and elk. The North Carolina Zoo achieved certified status for our elk herd, but found it increasingly difficult to find other certified herds within the state from which to buy new elk, when needed. In order to maintain

The N.C. Zoo opened its North American Prairie Habitat in the mid-1990s and built a herd of 8 elk from various zoos, including a vasectomized male, and a herd of American bison. Additional animals were purchased from North Carolina elk ranchers in 2012 and 2014. Elk live 20 years or more in captivity but average 10 to 13

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years in the wild. The original male died in 2014 at the ripe old age of 20. This allowed the N.C. Zoo to purchase a new breeding male in 2015, which would have been difficult earlier since the two bulls would not have been compatible in the same space.

convenient to visit from anywhere in North Carolina. The North Carolina Zoo welcomes nearly 750,000 guests each year. Plan your adventure at www.nczoo.org.

In addition to the baby elk, a red wolf pup was born earlier in May at the Zoo. With special events, the new Zoofari ride, the brand new Air Hike course, conservation and educational opportunities, North American and African animals and 5 miles of walking trails, the world’s largest zoo has something for everyone and is located in your own back yard, right here in Asheboro.

The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) is the state agency with a vision to be the leader in using the state’s natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational and economic future of North Carolina. Led by Secretary Susan Kluttz, NCDNCR’s mission is to improve the quality of life in our state by creating opportunities to experience excellence in the arts, history, libraries and nature in North Carolina by stimulating learning, inspiring creativity, preserving the state’s history, conserving the state’s natural heritage, encouraging recreation and cultural tourism, and promoting economic development.

About the North Carolina Zoo The North Carolina Zoo provides an experience like no other zoo anywhere. With five miles of exhibits, nearly 2,000 animals and 52,000 plants it is the largest natural habitat zoo in the world and an international leader in wildlife conservation.

About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

NCDNCR includes 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, two science museums, three aquariums and Jennette’s Pier, 39 state parks and Find yourself surrounded by some of Africa’s giants recreation areas, the N.C. Zoo, the nation’s first stateincluding elephants, rhinos, and giraffes; share the love of supported Symphony Orchestra, the State Library, the gorillas with Mosuba and his six-member troop; welcome State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, State Preservation polar bear Nikita as he joins Anana in polar plunges every Office and the Office of State Archaeology, along with day at their Rocky Coast Exhibit; or join in the fun at the the Division of Land and Water Stewardship. For more mud café in the Kidzone. information, please call (919) 807-7300 or visit www.

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"Pigs & Pedals" is fast becoming a must do event for barbecue competitors in the South, so plan to join us for our 3rd Annual event.

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COMMUNITY

NEWS

A New Collaboration Brings Enhanced Health Services to the Community

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andolph-FaithHealth is a new and exciting program at Randolph Hospital that is bringing the faith community and healthcare organizations together to partner more intentionally to develop a healthier community. Randolph-FaithHealth is part of the larger statewide movement called FaithHealthNC that is spreading across North Carolina with Randolph Hospital being one of seven early adopters. This partnership between Randolph Hospital and faith-based community agencies can help coordinate care so church members can have supportive care when they transition back home.

Through this program churches establish a team of trained volunteers who are available to help church members who might be in need of non-medical support like companionship, food and transportation to the doctor or pharmacy.Volunteers attend training sessions that help them learn practical ways of supporting fellow parishioners and neighbors within surrounding communities. Topics like privacy and safety, establishing healthy boundaries, the importance of listening, behavioral health concerns, and the meaning of wellness are discussed in the training sessions. The faith community can use the Randolph-FaithHealth program as a mission opportunity for their church by reaching out

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to others who don’t attend a church, but are living with health and social disparities. FaithHealthNC improves health by getting people to the right door at the right time, ready to be treated and not alone.

Randolph Hospital Director of Spiritual Care and Community Integration Barry Morris states, “Our hope with Randolph-FaithHealth is to be a resource to churches that desire education about health and social issues faced by congregants. In turn, congregations help our health community by keeping an extra set of eyes on their members when they return home after a hospital stay. This act of kindness promotes well-being and keeps members healthy and independent. In addition, it affords congregations the opportunity to reach out to those in the shadow of their sanctuary who might be “the least of these my brethren.’”

Earlier this year, Helen D. Milleson started full-time as the Randolph-FaithHealth Navigator for Randolph Hospital.

She has worked as a Community Alternative Program (CAP) Case Manager for most of the last 24 years and is excited for this new challenge. Both Morris and Milleson have been working diligently to bring this collaborative program to the hospital.

Milleson states, “I am thankful that I can work on my calling from God to serve our population living with

health and social disparities.”Milleson is married to Rev. Dr. Bart Milleson, a United Methodist Minister in the WNCC Conference. They have been in the ministry for about 34 years. She is also the daughter of a retired Presbyterian Minister. Milleson has been a part of 14 different churches.

In her work as a Navigator, Milleson has been able to bring together her personal life as a minister’s wife and her professional life as a case manager. “I cannot wait to see what God has in store for my life, the communities of faith in our area and the residents of Randolph County,” said Milleson As the Randolph-FaithHealth Navigator, Milleson has had a direct impact on some very complex patient situations in which she was able to assist by directing them to the right service provider, reducing unnecessary expenses and hospital visits. In April, Milleson completed a two year Fellow training program through Wake Forest Baptist Health, where she acquired the skills to develop and implement a successful FaithHealthNC program in Randolph County.

Also, on the Randolph-FaithHealth team are two connectors, Zoe Faircloth and Rosa Patterson that work eight hours a week. Patterson became a RandolphFaithHealth connector for Randolph Hospital in October 2015. She completed FaithHealthNC volunteer training last spring. Patterson is a retired LPN and an ordained minister at Connected Bridges Outreach Ministry. As one of our connectors, Patterson presents the FaithHealthNC educational materials to churches interested in participating in our developing collaborative care network. This affords opportunity to those in need to receive coordinated care from their faith community

or to receive help by a church in the neighborhood.

Patterson also attends Kingdom of Life and Greater Saint John’s Church.

In addition to her connector responsibilities, she also works as a Supporter of Health. In March, Patterson completed Supporter of Health training at Wake Forest Baptist Health. A Supporter of Health works closely with patients that have a higher level of need requiring more one on one time. To date, Patterson has been busy helping to transport our complex clients to their doctor appointments, pharmacies, food pantries and grocery stores. In addition, she helps patients navigate the social network in the community to access services that will help keep them living healthy and independent lives.

Once these needs are addressed, help from network churches can be requested. Without the dedicated work of Patterson, our Randolph-FaithHealth program would not be where we are today.

Zoe Faircloth joined the Randolph-FaithHealth team in December 2016. She has a background in church music and education ministry as well as marketing and has lived and served in this area most of her career. Faircloth will be presenting the FaithHealthNC educational materials to churches in the area as well as working with the marketing aspects of the program. Faircloth is excited about becoming part of Randolph-FaithHealth and looking forward to working with the program as it grows.

Currently, Randolph-FaithHealth has 42 volunteers trained with 17 churches participating. Please contact Helen Milleson to learn more about the volunteer training opportunities by calling 336-328-3852(office phone) or 336-302-2839 (work cell).

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AT THE YMCA

CHILDREN THRIVE IN AFTER SCHOOL AT THE YMCA

by Celena R. Fleming, Community Development Director

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hildren thrive in caring communities and community is built by emphasizing and reflecting with children on core values, goals, and norms. The YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility offer a myriad of chances to involve children in thinking about what does matter — and should matter — to them and others. When a YMCA afterschool program effectively meets children’s need for belonging, competence, and autonomy by strengthening their sense of community, it prompts them to become more committed to its core values and goals. The Y’s values and goals become their own. Moreover, the children benefit in various other ways, including: Social: Children exhibit more social competence and have more positive interpersonal behaviors. They are happier with themselves and relate better with

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others.

Ethical: Children develop pro-social motivation and exhibit authentic concern for others.

School–Related: Children demonstrate a greater liking for school and develop higher educational aspirations. They display greater academic motivation.

Prevention of Problems: Children demonstrate reduced aggressiveness, violence, and delinquency.

They are less involved in use of alcohol and other drugs.

At the Y, after school is not “more school.” After school is a time for kids to relax, refresh, and appreciate who they are and what they can do. It is important to create a space for them in which they feel safe to express themselves, to expand their thinking, and to enjoy what they are learning. The Randolph-Asheboro YMCA After School Fun Club program connects after school time with in-school time, without being more of the same. We offer enrichment activities such as homework assistance, access to computers in our new Computer Learning Center, arts & crafts, youth fitness classes, 4-H & Zoo presentations, field trips and more that help develop an interest in and an appreciation for the academic skills they work hard at during the school day. It is a time for application and expansion, not repetition.

For more information about the RandolphAsheboro YMCA’s afterschool program, please contact Celena R. Fleming, Community Development Director at 336-625-1976 or cfleming@asheboroymca.com.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

CLUES ACROSS 1. Swedish rock group 5. Founder of Babism 8. 2 stripe Army rank (abbr.)

11. Of Salian Franks 13. Indicates near 14. Swiss river 15. Golden pothos 16. Runs PCs 17. E. Tunisian seaport 18. Cyprinid fishes 20. Genus Ulmus 21. Stitched garment border 22. Takes in as a part 25. Pierre is the capital 30. Brush upward 31. Moby’s author’s initials 32. Belgian franc 34. Mongolian capital Ulan ___ 35. Computer code for letters & numbers 38. Initials of Watson’s detective 39. Spanish be 41. Jauntier 43. Cormoran Strike’s 2nd novel 46. Wasted material 48. Bleat sound 49. Excess body weight 50. Oral polio vaccine 55. Rigs 56. Drawstring 57. Baltic flat-bottomed boat (alt. sp.)

59. Double curve 60. Point midway between NE and E 61. Mackerel shark genus 62. Used to be United __ 63. Animal nest 64. Abba __, Israeli politician

CLUES DOWN 1. Signing 2. Spoken in the Dali region of Yunnan 3. Worthless drivel 4. Aboriginal race of Japan 5. Adorn

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6. Greek god of light 7. Atomic #83 8. Eating houses 9. Baby buggy 10. Supervillain Luthor 12. Hansom 14. Tennis champion Arthur 19. Flank 23. Sleep 24. Richly patterned weave 25. Hoagies 26. Moonfish 27. University of Santo Tomas 28. Duo indicates 29. Regarding this point 32. Stand for coffin 33. Not yielding

36. Point midway between S and SW 37. Data executive 40. Changed gears 41. ___ Sauer: Weapons co.

42. Brews 44. __ May, actress 45. Shiny cotton textile 46. Cavalry-sword 47. Bullfighting maneuver 48. Shopping containers 51. ‘Puppy Bowl’ network listing 52. Hillside 53. Metrical foot 54. Dog in Peter Pan 55. Romaine lettuce 58. Irish Sea Isle

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RECIPES

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here is nothing like biting into a cool, juicy piece of watermelon on a hot summer day. But did you know that watermelon has moved up to the front of the line in recent research studies on high-lycopene foods. Lycopene is a carotenoid phytonutrient that’s especially important for our cardiovascular health, and an increasing number of scientists now believe that lycopene is important for bone health as well. Below are some of my new favorite ways to eat watermelon!

Tomato, Watermelon, & Feta Skewers w/ Mint and Lime 2 large heirloom tomatoes, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces 3 cups 1-inch watermelon cubes (about 1/4 of a 3-lb. watermelon) 8 oz. feta cheese, cubed 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 tbls chopped fresh mint 1 tbls extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 36 (3-inch) wooden skewers

Directions 1. Gently toss together tomatoes and next 7 ingredients in a large bowl.

2. Cover and chill 30 minutes to 1 hour.

3. Thread 1 tomato piece, 1 watermelon cube, and 1 feta cube onto a skewer, and place in a serving bowl.

4. Repeat with remaining skewers.

5. Drizzle with remaining marinade, and serve immediately.

Watermelon-Mint Margaritas 4 cups seeded and chopped watermelon Fresh lime juice Sugar 1/2 cup tequila* 1/4 cup sugar

1 tablespoon grated lime rind 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves Garnish: fresh mint sprig

Directions 1. Place watermelon in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Freeze 4 hours or until firm.

2. Coat rims of cocktail glasses with lime juice; dip in sugar.

3. Process frozen watermelon, tequila, and next 4 ingredients in a blender until slushy. Pour into glasses. Garnish, if desired. *1/2 cup orange or apple juice may be substituted for tequila.

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Beef-and-Watermelon Stir-fry 1 lb. sirloin strip steak, cut into thin strips 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp cornstarch 2 tsp cold water 2 tsp lite soy sauce 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil 2 tbls dry white wine 2 tbls hot water 2 tbls hoisin sauce 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

2 tbls canola oil, divided 1 medium-size sweet onion, halved and sliced 12 oz. fresh sugar snap peas 1 tsp grated fresh ginger 1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper 16 oz watermelon, rind removed and cut into sticks (about 2 cups) 2 cups hot cooked rice

Directions 1. Toss together first 6 ingredients and 1 Tbsp. wine. Let stand 30 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together hot water, hoisin, and remaining 1 Tbsp. wine.

2. Remove beef from marinade, discarding marinade. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper; cook half of beef in 1 1/2 tsp. hot canola oil in a large skillet over high heat, without stirring, 45 seconds or until browned; turn beef, and cook 30 seconds or until browned. Transfer to a warm plate.

Repeat with remaining 1 1/2 tsp. oil and beef.

3. Stir-fry onion in remaining 1 Tbsp. hot canola oil in skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes or until tender. Add sugar snap peas, ginger, and crushed red pepper; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add beef and hoisin mixture; stir-fry 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in watermelon. Add salt, black pepper, and red pepper to taste. Serve immediately with hot cooked rice.

Shrimp Salad over Zesty Watermelon 2 lemons 4 (1-inch-thick) watermelon slices, rind removed Kosher salt Freshly ground pepper 1 tbls finely chopped sweet onion 3 tbls mayonnaise 2 tbls finely chopped celery

1 lb. peeled and deveined, large cooked shrimp 2 tbls chopped fresh tarragon 1 (5-oz.) package baby arugula

Directions 1. Grate zest from lemons to equal 1 tbls. Cut lemons in half; squeeze juice from lemons into a measuring cup to equal 3 tbls.

2. Place each watermelon slice on a chilled plate. Season with desired amount of kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.

3. Microwave onion in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 25 seconds or just until onion is tender. Stir in mayonnaise, celery, 1 tsp. lemon zest, and 1 tbls lemon juice.

4. Stir in shrimp and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Place arugula in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tsp. lemon zest and 2 tbls. lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste; toss to coat. Arrange arugula mixture over watermelon; top with shrimp mixture. Serve immediately. www.asheboromagazine.com

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How to find time for yourself Going to work, looking after the children, cooking, cleaning and, on top of all that, caring for an elderly parent — it is a perfect illustration of the reality of the sandwich generation. Is this what your life looks like? All these responsibilities can weigh you down and daily life can soon become exhausting. Despite all the tasks on your to-do list, it is essential that you find time to take care of yourself.

Stress and exhaustion stalk the sandwich generation. To avoid reaching your physical and emotional limits, you need to think about your own needs too. Make a list of tasks and draw up a schedule that includes some free time for yourself. You

like to read? Walk? Do some gardening?

Take the time to indulge in your favourite pastime every day. Organize your schedule so it includes time for a long, hot bath, going out with a friend or simply relaxing.

Don’t wait until you’re exhausted before taking action to recharge your batteries.

A tip: don’t overload your schedule. Leave time for the unexpected. Setting aside 30 or 60 minutes a day for those “just in case” scenarios will relieve the pressure a bit, especially as you can use those precious minutes to relax. By giving yourself some quality time, you’ll be better equipped to give more of yourself to your loved one.

Draw up a schedule that includes some relaxing activities for yourself.

Is it time to place your parent in a care home?

The issue of housing for a parent or parents who are ill or losing their independence can cause quite a stir within a family.

Should your loved one be cared for at home? Would your elderly parent be better off in a retirement home? Here are a few thoughts to consider.

The first question to ask yourself is this: what needs does your loved one have?

If you’re thinking about looking after your parent in your own home, you need to be able to provide them with a safe environment adapted to their condition. In addition, the physical or psychological care of elderly people is extremely demanding.

Do you have the health and energy to deal with these demands? Furthermore, how do you feel about living in the same house as your parent? Do you get along? Are your spouse and your children in agreement with you? You should perhaps consider other solutions if

Is your home a safe environment for an elderly person who is ill or losing their independence?

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conflicts or disagreements already exist.

Your role of caregiver still applies even if your parent lives in a special care home.

You could be very busy between visiting them, shopping, taking them to their appointments and ensuring their quality of life and well-being. And you will not be the only person involved; you will have to share the work with men and women you don’t know very well. In that situation, it is normal to feel anxious and sometimes even guilty.

To make the best decision for you and your parent, consult their doctors, nurses, social workers and the other healthcare professionals whose job it is to help you.

How about asking for some help?

Are you a caregiver? When you give all your time and energy to caring for your children and your parents, you may end up physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted. To be effective in this role, you have to be able to take care of yourself.

The first step in self-care is to ask for all the help you need.

You may think your family already knows how to support you. The reality is that most of the people around you probably have no idea what they can do to lighten your load.

Take the time to identify your needs. A few hours of respite per week? Help with the cleaning or grocery shopping, or somebody

to take your parent to appointments? A sympathetic ear? Talk with your family and friends openly and honestly about what would help.

Don’t hesitate to find out about the different support services offered by community organizations and your municipality’s health network. For example, a home-care service could be a valuable support in caring for your elderly parent. You could also find out about assistive devices that facilitate daily tasks, such as a patient lift system, an adapted bed, a shower chair, etc.

Be sure to find out which of your medicalrelated expenses you can get tax credits for.

Lastly, remember that asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but rather proof that you’re taking care of your health and know how to be organized. And even if no one can take your place, it’s always possible to find solutions that will let you take a break once in a while.

When making ends meet becomes difficult It is not uncommon for people of the sandwich generation to have financial diffi culties. These caregivers have to juggle the cost of dependent children and financial support for parents while trying to save for their own retirement. Because of this, they can run the risk of going into debt.

Caregivers in the sandwich generation often have to change their lifestyles; sometimes that means repeatedly taking time off work, reducing their hours or quitting their jobs completely to care for elderly parents.

Annual trips and a second car in the garage may have to be sacrifi ced, not to mention their retirement savings goals. How is it possible to survive when you have to pay for your children’s edu-

cation and activities, pay the mortgage and cover all those daily expenses on top of the costs of caring for an ageing parent? How to cope?

It is essential to establish a financial plan that reflects your priorities. Taking the time to set up a realistic budget with a financial advisor can make all the difference and eliminate a lot of stress at the same time. Take advantage of every possible tax credit; some tax breaks are available to people who have dependent children or an elderly parent to support.

Above all, plan ahead; it is important to act before you start sinking into debt.

Establish a realistic budget and find out about the tax credits you’re entitled to.

To be effective in your caregiving role, you must first take care of yourself.

It’s important to talk about death

Caring for a loved one who is dying is a journey that can be long and difficult. But despite everything, including all the worries of daily life, it is important to consider the final moments of your loved one’s life.

Although it is often difficult to talk about, it may be comforting for a sick person to prepare for the inevitable. It is important to remember that talking about their last wishes will not shorten their life. If your loved one is still fit to make this type of decision, he or she can decide the level of care and treatment that they want at the end of their life. Do they want to be resuscitated if their heart stops? Do they want to receive palliative care to relieve their suffering? Do they prefer to die at home, in hospital or

in a palliative care home? Talk about these decisions with the doctor and healthcare team so your loved one can make an informed decision.

As a caregiver, you can encourage your loved one to express his or her last wishes.

If they haven’t already done so, encourage them to have a will drawn up and appoint an executor. It is also important to give power of attorney to someone they trust. Once the legal paperwork is completed, stress is often replaced by feelings of relief.

The last stages of life, as painful as they are, can lead to greater closeness between you and your loved one. You can both express your feelings in a positive way and remember the good times. In these last moments, never doubt that your presence is truly appreciated.

Ten tips for caregivers As a caregiver, you and your needs are unique; don’t try to compare yourself with other people in the same situation.

Everyone who cares for an elderly, ill or dependent family member needs to be aware of their own limits in order to avoid becoming overworked and exhausted. Here are ten tips that can help you stay in tune with yourself: 1. Learn how to recognize and manage the symptoms of stress. They can include stomach pain, nausea and diarrhea as well as insomnia, emotional sensitivity, anxiety, fatigue, weight gain or loss and difficulty with concentrating.

2. Find a way to release your stress every day. It can be helpful to go for a walk, do some gardening, do a workout or meditate.

your worries and frustrations.

6. Eat nourishing foods.

7. Take time out for yourself. Give yourself periods of respite without feeling guilty or lazy.

8. Spoil yourself whenever possible.

9. Join a support group for caregivers.

10. Be proud of what you accomplish.

If you work outside the home, it can be difficult to balance your job and your caregiving responsibilities. Talk to your employer and suggest some solutions, such as changing your schedule, reorganizing tasks or telecommuting. Don’t forget to ask about employee assistance programs that you may qualify for.

3. Don’t try to be a superhero; accept any help that is offered to you and don’t hesitate to ask for help from your family, friends or organizations.

4. Get enough sleep (as much as possible).

5. Share your feelings, whatever they may be. Don’t Encourage your loved isolate yourself; one to express his confide in someone or her last wishes; you trust about discussing them doesn’t bring death any closer.

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NO WALKS IN THE HEAT OF THE DAY

WATCH FOR SYMPTOMS

Watch for signs of heat stroke: heavy panting, excessive drooling, weakness, tremors or disorientation.

React quickly, if necessary.

Avoid exercising your dog in hot weather. Opt instead for a walk in the late evening or early morning.

During the summer, people are not the only ones who can suffer from the heat; your pets can also be affected. Here are some safety tips to help you prevent heat stroke and ensure your four-legged friends stay healthy and happy.

STAY COOL

Use a spray bottle to lower a small pet’s body temperature. A little water on the head and legs can refresh larger animals.

HYDRATION

Prevent dehydration by making sure your dog or cat always has access to fresh water in sufficient quantities.

IN THE CAR

Never leave your pet alone in the car or in a poorly ventilated room, even if the windows are slightly open and it’s only for a few minutes. Also, if you go on any long trips, stop at least every two hours to give your pet some fresh air and a drink.

AVOID HOT SURFACES

Be careful during heat waves; hot sidewalks can injure animals’ paws.

SHADE IS A MUST

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If you have a long-haired pet, have its coat trimmed to help it stay cooler.

Make sure your pet has access to a shady spot at all times; adjust the length of the leash as needed.

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To us, understanding your personal goals and concerns is just as important as the diagnosis on your chart.

We know you depend on our medical expertise and leading-edge technologies, but you also deserve our upmost respect throughout your healthcare experience. That’s how Randolph Hospital is changing healthcare — all around you.

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