Palouse Seniors, Winter 2019

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5 ways to show grandparents and other seniors how much they’re appreciated Palouse Seniors is an advertising supplement of the Lewiston Tribune and Moscow-Pullman Daily News

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Gritman, MFM add new physicians to address shortage

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practice. He received his Doctor of Medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 2012. He also trained in medical acupuncture in 2017 at the Academy of Pain Research in San Francisco.

“When we integrated with Dr. Kusko recently concluded a Moscow Family Medicine in Rural Medicine with Obstetrics December of last year, one of Fellowship at Tacoma Family the very first commitments we Medicine. She graduated from made was to help recruit new Courtesy of Gritman Medical Center responding to the shortage. Shortly physicians to our community,” Georgetown University School of Medicine. wenty percent of the U.S.’s after integrating with Moscow said Kara Besst, president and Family Medicine in late 2018, population lives in rural CEO of Gritman Medical Center.

Dr. Jessica Bonnett started at Gritman began working to recruit “Having more physicians means areas, however, only 12 Westside Clinic in October after new physicians to the team, and percent of the nation’s primary better access to high quality care working for nearly a decade in during the past several months five and shorter wait times. With the care physicians practice in those Redding, California, where she new primary care physicians – Dr. addition of five new providers regions, according to the U.S. completed her residency and Thomas Sprinkle at QuickCARE; and new practice leadership, we Census Bureau. practiced at the Redding Family Medical Group. She went to The divide is expected to worsen Dr. Megan Kusko and Dr. Jacques are proud to have delivered on Bouchard at the Downtown the promises we made to our medical school at Touro University in the coming years as more and Clinic; Dr. Jessica Bonnett at the community.” in Vallejo, California. more beginning physicians elect to stay in urban areas and physicians Westside Clinic; and Dr. Jacob Dr. Sprinkle joined QuickCARE Dr. Jacob Christensen started Christensen at University of Idaho in rural areas reach retirement. in August and brought with at the Vandal Health clinic after Vandal Health Clinic – and two him more than two decades of completing a Primary Care Officials at Gritman Medical new administrators have been experience in emergency and Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Center have been proactive in hired. critical care. Dr. Sprinkle was an University of New Mexico this emergency medicine physician in past summer. He went to medical the United States Air Force and school at Midwestern University, was deployed during Operation Arizona College of Osteopathic Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Medicine. He is also working with U of I athletics as a team physician.

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How to give back to seniors in your community

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he strongest communities tend to be those in which members make a concerted effort to give as much as they get.

Giving back to one’s community can foster strong relationships with fellow residents and ensure that everyone, including the less fortunate, is in position to live happy, healthy lives.

Certain people in a community may be more vulnerable to issues that can adversely affect quality of life than others. For example, the National Institute on Aging notes that, as men and women age, many are alone more often than when they were younger, leaving them vulnerable to social isolation

and loneliness. Such feelings can prove very harmful to their health, potentially contributing to problems such as depression, cognitive decline and heart disease.

Volunteering to help the aging members of one’s community is a great way to give back, and such efforts can prove rewarding for both seniors and the volunteers who lend them a hand.

• Pull an extra chair up to the dinner table. Many a meaningful connection has been made and maintained over the dinner table.

Breaking bread with a senior from your community is a great way to foster such connections and provide an avenue for social interaction for seniors. Seniors who

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manage their money and take advantage of age-specific perks, such as programs that may help seniors lower their energy costs.

• Offer to help around the house. Seniors who reside in single-family homes may not be able to keep up with routine home maintenance. Neighbors who want to help can offer to mow the lawn, tend to the landscaping and tidy up inside. Keep an eye open for other issues, such as clogged gutters, that can be fixed easily but prove costly if they go ignored.

Helping aging neighbors is a great way to give back and build strong communities.

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live alone might not enjoy cooking for one each night, but they might jump at the chance to eat dinner with a neighbor and even help prepare the meal. Invite a senior over once per week, encouraging them to share stories about their lives as well as how the community has developed over the years.

• Help seniors manage their finances. Many seniors struggle to manage their finances, as laws regarding taxes and investing are subject to routine changes. A little help in this area can go a long way for seniors. Adults who want to help but don’t know where to begin can do the legwork for their aging neighbors. Contact agencies such as AARP to determine if there are any financial assistance programs that can help seniors effectively

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Avoid medication errors with these tips

• Maintain a current list rescription medications are of meds.

It is a necessity for many people. up to patients The American Academy of Family Physicians says that, each to share week, four out of five adults in the information United States will use prescription with prescribing medications, over-the-counter drugs and/or various supplements. doctors Approximately one-third of adults regarding any and all take five or more medications at products the same time. being taken to The potential for adverse drug avoid harmful events is elevated when people interactions. are taking multiple medications at one time. For example, mixing Using the same pharmacy pills has the potential to cause for all serious injury or even death. prescriptions Doctors, patients and also is helpful. pharmacies must work together • Be honest to ensure that medication is taken about height safely. One of the best ways to prevent errors with medications is and weight.

Medication for patients to take an active role in their health care management. labeling and package inserts typically • Know your dose. Children use metric units to correlate are at an especially high risk dose to a person’s physical for medication errors because attributes. Individuals should they require different doses than know their information in metric adults, offers the Mayo Clinic. measurements and be honest with Adults of different weights who themselves about what they weigh. share medications can run into • Use medications correctly. trouble as well. It is key to follow It is important not to chew the dosing instructions, as even a minor error in regard to dosage nonchewable pills or cut pills unless the pharmacist or doctor can potentially cause a big has said it is safe to do so. problem.

Accurate dosing also requires • Follow up with your doctor. using the right spoon or syringe, Certain medications can cause not silverware. Store certain types side effects that only can be of medications, such as eye drops noticed by lab testing, such as and ear drops, separately so they’re an impact to the liver. Doctors not mistaken for one another. also may be under an obligation These are just some of the ways to follow up with patients taking to prevent medication errors. psychological drugs to ensure People can consult with their the efficacy of treatment. Make doctors and pharmacists for more sure you keep all follow-up assistance in staying safe. appointments.

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Modifications can make driving safer for seniors decreases as age increases. It’s the risk factors like medical conditions, riving provides an medication usage and reduced almost unrivaled level of independence. The ability physical function that increase the risk for accidents and injuries to travel beyond a neighborhood or even one’s hometown without a involving older drivers. Thanks to chaperone is probably what excites technology and some other welldesigned devices, seniors may be new drivers so much and makes them eager to get their licenses and able to continue driving longer cars. Senior drivers also may define than the aging drivers of years past. their independence by their ability The AAA Foundation for to drive. Few things diminish Traffic Safety, a nonprofit research senior dignity and independence and education association, says faster than losing the ability to roughly 90 percent of seniors drive. don’t take advantage of simple, Despite popular misconceptions, often inexpensive features that can greatly improve safety and extend seniors are some of the safest their time behind the wheel. Here drivers around. The experts at Hartford Auto Insurance indicate are some considerations. that the number of accidents alleviate hip and back pain while • Cushions and seat pads: involving older drivers actually sitting. Cushions and pads can Cushions do more than just raise drivers up and improve their line of sight over the dashboard.

Swivel pads can make it easier to enter and exit the car as well.

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• Blind spot warning and other sensors: Today’s cars can be equipped with any number of sensors that can detect oncoming traffic, cars to the left or right of the vehicle, items or cars behind the vehicle when reversing, and even if the vehicle has drifted out of the lane. These are all great safety features for any driver, but may be especially helpful to seniors.

• Parking assist: Parking assist technology can steer the vehicle into a space with little input from the driver.

• Voice control: Avoiding distractions and keeping hands on the wheel is enhanced by voice controls, which can be set up to do things like turn on the radio or adjust climate control.

• Convex mirrors: Special mirrors increase the field of vision.

Seniors have many tools available to make driving safer and more comfortable, which can prolong their years behind the wheel.

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Moscow-Pullman Daily News & Lewiston Tribune | November 16, 2019 | 7 generations can motivate seniors to stay active and engaged. Have games and activities at the ready or simply provide a listening ear.

4. Shop and run errands. Help Chances are they’ll aging loved ones perform the return the favor tasks that they may not be able with a letter of their to tackle on their own. This can own. include picking up groceries or prescriptions or taking them to 2. Explore appointments. Simple work around technology the house, like doing laundry or together. Younger light clean-up, also can be a big generations can introduce seniors to help. available technology 5. Start a hobby together. that can bring Develop a hobby that seniors and them closer. This young people can enjoy together. may include digital Watching classic movies, painting 1. Become pen pals. Seniors assistants that enable them to ceramics, going to sporting events, may have limited mobility or share videos, tablets to send email or gardening are just a few of the opportunities to get out of the or access social media, mobile many hobbies that seniors can house. Receiving mail is one phones for calling and texting, enjoy with their young loved ones. way to connect with the outside and anything else families can world. Regularly send letters to There are many ways to bridge customize to their needs. a grandparent or other senior, the generation gap and spend sharing tales of daily life and key 3. Offer companionship. meaningful time with aging loved moments that will bring them joy. Spending time with younger ones.

5 ways to show grandparents and other seniors how much they’re appreciated

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randparents and seniors can share wisdom and a lifetime of experience with the young people in their lives. Expressing gratitude for such lessons is a great way to show the seniors in your life, whether it’s a grandparent, mentor or family friend, how much they’re appreciated.

Some seniors live alone, while others may be living with their adult children and grandchildren, offering care and support to help make the household function.

Whether grandparents, aunts and uncles or older friends live close by or elsewhere, there are many ways for their loved ones to show them how much they’re appreciated.

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