Sunior Living October 2017

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Proper Steps To Conducting A Breast Self-Exam

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Veterans Assistance Commission Of Boone County The Veterans’ Assistance Commission provides needed services exclusively to Honorably Discharged Military Veterans & their families. We work with local Veterans’ Service Organizations as well as local, state & federal agencies, to ensure your rights.

Services include: Interim and/or emergency veterans’ (financial) assistance, emotional support services, administrative case work, transition center services & VA medical-related transportation services.

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Women recognize the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, which includes conducting self-exams to detect for breast cancer. Breast self-exams are vital to discovering abnormalities, including lumps or tenderness, in the breasts.

Self-examination increases the chances of early detection of breast cancer. John Hopkins Medical Center states that 40 percent of diagnosed breast cancers are detected by women who feel a lump.

Doctors urge women to conduct monthly self-exams to familiarize themselves with the look and feel of their breasts, which enables them to more readily recognize any abnormalities that may indicate illness. There are a number of ways to conduct a breast self-exam, and women are urged to find the method they feel is most comfortable for them.

The National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., offers these tips for conducting a breast examination at home.

• Examine breasts in the shower. A breast examination can take place in the shower while you are washing.

The shower is a convenient place to conduct an exam since you already have removed your clothes. NBCF says you should use the pads of your fingers and move around your entire breast in a circular pattern, moving from the outside to the center, checking the entire breast and armpit area. Check both breasts each month for any lumps, thickening or hardened knots. If you find a lump, visit your physician for an evaluation.

• Conduct an examination in bed. The breast tissue will naturally distribute over your chest wall and ribs when you are lying down. NBCF advises you to place a pillow under your right shoulder and your right arm behind your head. Using your left hand, move the pads of your fingers around your right breast gently in small circular motions covering the entire breast area and armpit. Squeeze the nipple and check for discharge or lumps. Then repeat the process on the left breast.

• Conduct a visual examination. Standing in front of the mirror, you can look at your breasts with your hands at your side and over your head. Look for any differences between breasts. Many women find that their breasts are not exactly the same shape or size, but unusual dimpling or taut or thick skin may be indicative of a problem.

Should any lumps or abnormalities be discovered during an examination, a woman should not panic but schedule an appointment with her doctor for a more thorough examination, which may include a mammogram or ultrasound to map out images of the breast that may be hidden to the naked eye.

Breast self-examinations are an essential element of a healthy lifestyle. Early detection of breast cancer vastly improves survival rates, and self-examination is often the most effective way to detect breast cancer early on.

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Silver Sneaker Classes combine fun & fitness to increase your cardiovascular & muscular endurance with a standing circuit workout. Upper body strength work using hand-held weights, elastic tubing & a ball is alternated with nonimpact aerobic movements. A chair is offered for support, head to toe stretching & complete relaxation.

Classes are offered through the Belvidere Family YMCA Tues./Thurs. 9:30-10:15 AM and Tues./Thurs. 10:3011:15 AM. Classes are free for Y & Silver Sneaker Members and $3 per class for Non-Members. For more information call the Belvidere Family YMCA at 815-547-5307.

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Reduce Cold-Weather Fire Risk

Plenty of things heat up when the temperature drops, including the risk for fire hazards. Fireplaces, stoves, heating systems, candles, & even electric lights are used more often during the winter than any other time of year, so it makes sense that the risk of home fires increases when the mercury drops.

The U.S. Fire Administration says 905 people die in winter home fires each year. Cooking is the leading cause of all home fires & contributes to around $2 billion in property loss each year. Understanding potential risks & exercising caution can help homeowners protect themselves, their families & their homes from fire.

Cooking - Home heating fires peak between the hours of 6 & 8 PM, when many people are home preparing dinner. The following steps, courtesy of the American Red Cross, can improve safety in the kitchen & reduce the likelihood of a home fire.

• Never leave cooking food unattended, as it can take just seconds for fires to ignite.

• Keep anything that can catch fire away from the stove or other appliances that generate heat.

• Clean regularly to prevent grease buildup.

• Make sure appliances are turned off before leaving the room or going to bed.

Heating - The National Fire Protection Association warns that heating is the second leading cause of home fires, deaths & injuries in the United States. The NFPA offers these safety guidelines.

• Install heating appliances according to manufacturers’ instructions or have a professional do the installation.

• Fuel-burning equipment needs to vent to the outside.

• Never use an oven to heat a home.

• Keep anything that can burn away from heating equipment, including portable space heaters.

• Clean and inspect heating appliances regularly.

• Turn off portable heaters when leaving the room or going to bed.

Electric - The National Safety Council estimates that 600-1,000 people die each year from electrocution.

Electricity also can contribute to home fires. The Energy Education Council offers these safety suggestions.

• Never force plugs into outlets.

• Check that cords are not frayed or cracked. Do not run cords under carpets or place them in high-traffic areas.

• Use extension cords only on a temporary basis.

• Make sure light bulbs are the proper wattage for fixtures.

• Install ground fault circuit interrupters in kitchens, baths, laundry rooms, & elsewhere, and test them regularly.

• Check periodically for loose wall receptacles & loose wires. Listen for popping or sizzling sounds behind walls.

Home fires are no joke and can be prevented with simple safety checks.

Safety First When Traveling With Pets Pets’ love is unconditional, so it’s no wonder that pet parents want to keep their beloved animals by their side as much as possible. Pet owners whose pets spend ample time in the car should brush up on some safety precautions to ensure the roadways are safe for all travelers, including those covered in fur.

Driving while distracted is a significant safety concern. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety notes that simply taking one’s eyes off the road for two seconds doubles the chances of being involved in a crash. Recent data from Kurgo, a leading supplier of quality dog travel supplies & accessories, found that 60% of respondents had driven with pets in the last month, & more than half admitted to being distracted by their pets. Although the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does not track how many accidents are attributed to pets, it’s easy to see how pets can be a distraction on the road.

Drivers should never allow their pets to sit on their laps or ride in vehicles unrestrained. This puts all passengers, pets & humans, in danger. A 10 lb. dog that’s not restrained can generate 500 lbs. of force in a 50 mph crash.

Pet owners can heed these safety guidelines to make trips with their pets less dangerous.

• Recognize that airbags can cause injury. Airbags are designed to protect people, not pets. It’s always recommended that pets ride in the back seat or the storage area of an SUV in vehicles equipped with airbags.

• Watch those windows. Although riding with their heads out of the car window is a quintessential image of dogs in car, such situations put dogs in danger. Fast-blowing debris or litter can injure the dog, & heavy airflow can damage the animal’s respiratory system, warn veterinarians. Dogs also may attempt to jump out.

• Invest in a restraint system. These keep pets safe. Small dogs may benefit from being inside crates that are secured to the vehicle. Harnessing a pooch is another option, & many connect directly to seat belts. Dog gates can be installed between the back seat & storage area, which is great when traveling with multiple dogs.

• Avoid truck beds. The American Humane Society says pets should never be transported in the bed of pickup trucks. Dogs should only ride in pickup trucks with extended cabs that allow their owners to secure them in the backseat. Keeping passengers, including both people and pets, safe in vehicles is the responsibility of drivers.

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I’ve Saved For Retirement - What Now? Julie O’Rourke, Executive Vice President and Senior Trust & Investment Division Manager at Alpine Trust & Investment Group

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You’ve read all of the literature and heeded the financial advice to save for your retirement. You spent your entire life socking it away and have compiled an investment portfolio to supplement your retirement income from Social Security, perhaps a pension, and your Required Minimum Distributions from retirement plans and/or IRAs. Now what are you supposed to do?

First of all, realize that people are living longer, generally, and your money may have to last longer than you had originally anticipated. This means that urge to help your adult children or grandchildren pay off their student debt, or that urge to remodel your bathroom really does require more thought. Spending large amounts in the beginning of your retirement leaves less in your portfolio to compound and grow so that it can support you throughout retirement.

A general rule of thumb is that spending 4% or less of your total annual savings should leave you in good financial shape throughout your retirement. But, because inflation means higher prices, especially in healthcarean area that may get a larger percentage of your money, you will want to keep a third or more of your investment portfolio in equities to enable your retirement savings to continue to grow and allow you to get a raise each year.

Don’t reposition your investments to an overly conservative posture after you retire.

Are you concerned about long-term care needs wiping you out? Long-term care insurance has changed a lot over the past few years. Hybrid insurance policies that combine a death benefit that can be tapped into for longterm care needs, should they arise, may be worth your consideration.

Finally, drawing big lump sums from tax deferred accounts not only affects the amount of income taxes that you pay, but also can result in larger Medicare insurance premiums. Walking a balance between income tax implications, Medicare premiums, and managing the size of future Required Minimum Distributions require some well thought out drawdown strategies and potential Roth conversions from your financial advisor.

The financial aspects of retirement are frequently discussed. However, the psychological effect on some retirees can be devastating to them as they feel that their sense of worth is somehow diminished. We encourage everyone to envision what their retirement looks like well in advance so that they can find new ways to enjoy life with purpose.

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Fact 1 - Columbus Day was named a federal holiday in 1937.

Fact 2 - Although Columbus sailed from Spain, he was actually born in Italy.

Fact 3 - The day is celebrated in many places around the world with several different names. For example, in Latin America it is called Dia de la Raza to commemorate the arrival of Hispanic peoples in the New World. It is also known as Dia de las Americas in Uruguay and Fiesta Nacional in Spain.

Fact 4 - People have been commemorating this event since colonial times, but Colorado was the first state to make the day an official holiday in 1906.

Fact 5 - San Francisco has the oldest continuously running Columbus Day celebration in the US. Its annual Columbus Day parade started in 1868.

Fact 6 - Columbus was actually looking for Asia on his voyage but obviously he didn’t find it here. Amerigo Vespucci, who gave the country its name, was the first to realize that these lands were not part of Asia.

Fact 7 - Ninety men set sail with Columbus on his first voyage.

Fact 8 - It took 35 days for the first sailor to spot land.

Fact 9 - On Oct. 12, 1492, Columbus landed in the Bahamas, becoming the first European to explore the Americas since the 10th century.

Fact 10 - Columbus Day first became a Colorado state holiday in 1906. It was designated a federal holiday in 1937. However, three states (Hawaii, Alaska and South Dakota) do not recognize it at all.

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Preserve Carved Pumpkins Jack-o’-lanterns and other carved pumpkin designs are frequently the centerpieces of Halloween festivities. The twinkling lights & orange glow of jack-o’-lanterns can add ambiance to any autumn event. The trouble with carving pumpkins is that most people want to do it right away, only to discover their pumpkins wilt and decay long before Halloween.

Nothing ruins Halloween more than visiting a home to trick-or-treat & not getting candy. Equally disappointing is a sad pumpkin display withering away on a front porch. Even though all pumpkins will eventually rot, certain tips can keep carvings from collapsing too soon. • Choose a sturdy pumpkin. Inspect the pumpkin of your choosing carefully, looking for gouges, spots & holes.

Even a small blemish can quickly expand into a mushy mess. Select pumpkins with even color & firm flesh, & make sure that the pumpkin doesn’t feel tender when you push on the skin. • Visit local pumpkin stands. Pumpkins that have been shipped miles & miles in hot cargo trucks may be overly ripened or battered. Pumpkins grown nearby may be fresher & buying pumpkins locally supports local farmers. • Scrape the insides of the pumpkin thoroughly. Any moist bits inside the pumpkin will mold quickly. The pumpkin carving experts at Pumpkin Masters recommend scraping as much of the “gutsâ€? out as possible, leaving about a one-inch thickness of the wall of the pumpkin. • Coat the pumpkin. Preservation methods may aim to keep the pumpkin hydrated & inhibit mold & other microbial growth. Commercially sold pumpkin preservation products, such as Pumpkin FreshÂŽ, hold up well.

Soaking & spraying carved pumpkins with a bleach-and-water solution also seems to preserve designs. • Keep it out of the elements. Store carved pumpkins in a cool, dry place. This will help slow down the rotting process for pumpkins exposed to outdoor fungi, other microbes & warm sunlight. • Use an artificial light source. Reduce the heat inside the pumpkin & encourage hydration by selecting a battery-powered light instead of a lit candle to illuminate the carving.

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This Month’s Healthy Recipe

PUMPKIN PUDDING Recipe Provided By The U of I Extension Office

Ingredients 1 large pkg. instant vanilla pudding mix 1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk 1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin puree

1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Nondairy whipped topping

Instructions 1. Prepare pudding according to package directions, except substitute evaporated milk for regular milk.

2. Chill the pudding until it thickens, about 10-15 minutes.

3. Add pumpkin, spices, and vanilla to the pudding and mix thoroughly. Chill before serving.

4. Top with nondairy whipped topping just before serving.

Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe: 10 Servings Amount Per Serving: Calories 120 Fat 1 g Sodium 320 mg Carbohydrates 25 g Fiber 2 g Protein 3 g

Save The Date - Upcoming Events Uncorked! (Ages 21 & Up) - Uncork your creativity while sipping & painting. Whether you have just dabbled with paints or consider yourself to be an artist be ready for a fun & memorable night. With step-by-step instruction, you will paint & take home your own masterpiece. Uncorked takes place at the Rivers Edge lower multipurpose rooms and is offered through the Belvidere Park District. Upcoming classes are Oct. 26th & Nov. 30th 6-8 PM. Fees are $30 for residents, $45 for nonresidents. Call 815-547-5711 for more information.

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Hatha Yoga (All Ages) - Through the use of gentle stretching & deep breathing techniques, yoga tones muscles, increases strength & flexibility, reduces stress, improves concentration & results in a sense of balance & peace.

Wear loose fitting clothing & brink a blanket or mat to class. Classes are offered Tuesdays, Nov. 7th-Dec. 19th, 6:15-7:30 PM & Thursdays, Nov. 2nd-Dec. 21st, 5:15-6:15 PM. Fees are $65 for residents & $75 for nonresidents. For information call the Belvidere Park District at 815-547-5711.

Virtual Dementia Tour - An individual experience through simulated dementia created for families & organizations seeking to better understand the physical & mental challenges of those with dementia. Tour time slots are 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 1 PM, and 2:30 PM on Tuesday, October 24th. RSVP by Oct. 20th to 815-544-9495.

Dementia Tour will be held at Heritage Woods of Belvidere, 4730 Squaw Prairie Road, Belvidere.

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