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Gospel on the Square coming in September
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Gladys Sabin’s
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y first experience with the Good Samaritan was back in 2006 when my mother, Helen Eisenhower came to live at the center. Mom had been falling a lot and it had gotten to the point that I could not provide the care that she needed. One day she told me I need to go to the nursing home. Without hesitation we chose the Good Samaritan. Mom making that decision was a big relief to me. She loved it at Good Samaritan which made it more comfortable for me leaving her there. She would spend the next 7 years of her life at the center. All the staff took a personal interest in Mom; she loved them and they loved her. They always told me that she would go to heaven someday with a smile as Mom was always pleasant even when she wasn’t feel� ing well and that she always had a beautiful smile. Mom passed away at 106, just 3 months shy of her 107 birthday. The staff at Good Sam mourned her loss along with me. I had started to Volunteer at Good Samaritan while my Mom was still living there and after she passed I continued coming. I just fell in love with everybody. I guess I just have a love for the elderly. I try to come to the center seven days a week to assist with playing cards. I took a week off once to visit my Great Grand Baby and when I came back I noticed one of the residents had started forgetting how to play. I hated to see this so I try to make it every day. A year ago this August I decided that it was time for me to make a change in my living arrangements. At my home, in the summer, I had two acres to mow and in the winter a lot of snow to scoop. I decided it was time to down size and move somewhere that I no longer need� ed to do those things. I decided to move to Friendship Terrace Apartments on the Good Samaritan Campus. It was a great decision. I love my apartment and all the people who live there. It also is more convenient for me to get to the center to assist the residents playing cards every day. Good Samaritan has been a blessing for me.
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ladys Sabin has been a volunteer at the Good Samaritan Society Estherville for many years and has been recognized in the past as one of our volunteers of the year. She faithfully assists our residents who love to play cards, seven days a week and the staff and residents enjoy seeing her smiling face around the cen‐ ter. Gladys also volun‐ teers at Dinner Date at the local Senior Center. Often, Gladys will give someone a ride from dinner date to either play cards here at our center or to attend one of our activities. She has a true ser‐ vant’s heart which exemplifies the Good Samaritan who stopped along the road to help some‐ one in need. We are truly blessed to have her as part of our Good Samaritan Family!
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Preparing to choose a Medicare drug plan
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n less than a month Medicare will announce the 2015 Part D prescription drug plans. “While cost is certainly an important factor, there are other important considera‐ tions in choosing a plan,” says Kris Gross from the State of Iowa’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program. “These other factors can affect what comes out of your pocket as much as the price of the drugs,” she adds. The list of drugs a plan will cover is called the “formulary.” This list must include drugs in most commonly pre‐ scribed categories and classes, but not neces‐ sarily all drugs. Your specific drug may not be covered by a plan. If you or your doctor don’t believe any of the drugs on your plan’s drug list are appropri‐ ate, you can ask for an exception. If a plan removes a drug you are taking from its list, you must be notified at least 60 days in advance. In most cases, if you have been actively taking the drug during the calen‐ dar year, you can con‐ tinue taking it and the plan will cover it until the end of the year. It’s also important to understand that plans may have coverage rules to make sure that certain drugs are used correctly and only when necessary. These rules may include prior authorization, step ther‐ apy, and quantity limits.
Prior authorization means your doctor must first contact the plan and show there is a medically‐necessary rea‐ son why you must use this particular drug before the plan will cover it. With step ther‐ apy you must first try certain less expensive drugs that have been proven effective for most people with your condition. Quantity lim‐ its may apply to certain drugs for safety and costs reasons. As you compare plans for 2015 check if any of these coverage rules will apply. Not all plans use the same rules. Finding a plan that includes your pharmacy in its network is the other important factor. Your plan may not cover your prescription if you don’t go to a network pharmacy. You can check to see if a net‐ work pharmacy is a pre‐ ferred pharmacy, where costs may be less, or if it offers 60 or 90‐day pro‐ grams where you can get 60 or 90‐day sup‐ plies. Some plans offer mail‐order programs that allow you to get up to a 90‐day supply deliv‐ ered to your home at cost‐effective rates. As you compare plans for 2015 include on your checklist the drugs cov‐ ered (formulary), net‐ work pharmacies and coverage rules. For more information or questions on Medicare Part D plans, contact SHIIP at 1‐800‐351‐4664 (TTY 1‐800‐735‐2942).
SHIIP has counselors across the state who are available to meet with you one-to-one to discuss Part D plans. Call 1-800351-4664 or go to www.therightcalliowa.gov for the site nearest you. SHIIP is a service of the State of Iowa and does not sell or promote any insurance policy, company or agent. All services are free, confidential and objective.
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GOSPEL MUS Gospel on the Square dedicated to Dee McDonald BY MICHAEL TIDEMANN STAFF WRITER
If you’ve been around music for any period of time in Estherville, the name Dee McDonald has to ring a bell for you. Dee, who grew up in Estherville and was a member of the gospel group Cornerstone before going out on her own, passed away at far too young of an age this past July 5, shaking the community, especially her close friends (which included several hundred people) and residents of Rosewood Manor where she went above and beyond in her duties as activities director this year. Dee’s music legacy lives on in her daughter Ashley, a professional musician now living in Redding, Calif. where she’s rapidly developing a large following just as she did this past spring in Estherville. These are only a few reasons why this year’s Gospel on the Square will be held in Dee’s honor. This year’s event slated for Saturday, Sept. 20 start‐ ing at 3 p.m. and going until about 7 p.m. The Excel Estherville Arts and Culture Committee discussed this year’s event Tuesday night. The lineup includes Tim Schumacher, The Jesse
James Band, Estherville United Methodist Church pas‐ tor Ed Powers, the H.U.G. Puppets, the Athlyn Black Quartet and the Steve Mahin Family Band. Schroeder, Powers and Black are all new events. The Estherville WA‐TAN‐YE will serve refreshments and there will be an open free market during the con‐ cert. Arts and Culture chair Steve Danielson said Steve Young will videotape the event which will be later broadcast on the local access channel. Pastor Doug Burton, who previously worked in radio, will be the announcer. Volunteers who would like to help with setup are welcome to stop by First Avenue North between the Estherville Public Library and Emmet County Courthouse 8 a.m. Help is also needed at 2 p.m. just before the performance and after the concert for teardown. The concert is free. Concert‐goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and dress for the weath‐ er. The concert is sponsored by the Excel Estherville Arts and Culture Committee.
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SIC The 2014 Gospel on the Square will be dedicated to Dee McDonald (pictured) who passed away in July.
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Dinner Date HOW TO BOOST YOUR Menu Patchwork Quilt
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Dinner Date menus Sept. 1-30. Meals served at 11:45 a.m. in the Senior Citizen Center at 4 N. Seventh St. Milk and coffee served with each meal. Take-outs are available. Reservations must be made before 12:30 p.m. the day before you plan to dine by calling 712-362-7018. Sept. 1: Closed – Labor Day. Sept. 2: Meat loaf, baked potato, peas, angel food cake, strawberries. Sept. 3: Tuna and noodles, peas, creamy cole slaw, cinnamon apples, raspberry lemonade. Sept. 4: Liver and onions or beef patty, boiled potatoes w/gravy, mixed vegetables, peach crisp, OJ. Sept. 5: Baked chicken, baked beans asparagus, apricots. Sept. 8: Crunchy Pollock, potato wedges, peas, chocolate cream pie, raspberry lemonade. Sept. 9: Ham loaf, roasted red potatoes, California blend, raisin rice pudding. Sept. 10: Cheeseburger, WW bun, Santa Fe corn, baby carrots, plums, OJ Sept. 11: Golden baked chicken, potatoes w/gravy, garden beans, melon cup, WW roll, tomato juice. Sept. 12: Porcupine meatballs, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, strawberries and bananas. Sept. 15: Cookʼs choice. Sept. 16: Creamed chicken, biscuit, green beans, strawberries, tomato juice.
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IMMUNE SYSTEM Your lifestyle can affect how well your immune system can protect you from germs, viruses, and chronic illness. Replacing bad health habits with good ones can help keep your immune system healthy. Check this list to see where you could use some improvement. 1) You're short on sleep. Not getting enough sleep can lead to higher levels of a stress hormone. It may also lead to more inflam‐ mation in your body. Although researchers aren’t exactly sure how sleep boosts the immune system, it’s clear that get‐ ting enough – usually 7 to 9 hours for an adult – is key for good health. 2) You don't exercise. Try to get regular, moder‐ ate exercise, like a daily 30‐minute walk. It can help your immune system fight infection. Exercise can also boost your body's feel‐good chemicals and help you sleep better. Both of those are good for your immune system. 3) Your diet is off. Too much sugar curbs immune system cells that attack bacteria. Eat more fruits and vegetables, which are rich in nutrients like vita‐ mins C and E, plus beta‐ carotene and zinc. Go for a wide variety of brightly colored fruits and vegeta‐ bles, including berries, cit‐ rus fruits, kiwi, apples, red
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People who feel connect‐ ed to friends – whether it’s a few close friends or a large group – have stronger immunity than those who feel alone, studies show. Although there are many other things that affect your health, making meaningful connections with people is always a good idea. 6) You've lost your sense of humor. Laughing is good for you. It curbs the levels of stress hor‐ mones in your body and boosts a type of white blood cell that fights infec‐ tion. Just anticipating a funny event can have a positive effect on your immune system. This information was taken, in part, from an arti‐ cle entitled “6 Immune System Busters & Boosters” on the following website: www.webmd.com.
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6 unhealthy habits that are making you hungry A very common question I get from people is, “Why I am always so hungry?” There are many reasons for this, but these six unhealthy habits are the most common hunger triggers:
GRETA FARLEY Estherville Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian
1. You do not drink enough water n When you are dehydrated, your body can confuse thirst with hunger. You end up reaching for a Snickers bar instead of a glass of water. Keep in mind that your body is 70% water and needs adequate hydration in order to function properly. You wouldn’t run a car without oil; in the same way you shouldn’t let your body get dehydrated!
get at least eight hours of sleep every night. If you are not getting enough sleep, your hormones will become catawampus and tell your brain to “eat eat eat!”
3. You skip breakfast
n I hear this one every day. People tell me “Oh, I don’t have time for breakfast in the morning.” Then I ask them, “Do you 2. You do not get have time to brush your teeth enough sleep and shower in the morning?” If n I’m sure you’ve heard it the answer is “yes,” you have over and over again: you should time for breakfast! If your
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love chocolate, have a small square of it with your lunch. If it is ice cream you crave, portion out a serving in a small dessert bowl. If you love chips, pre-portion them into a plastic 4. You eat too quickly n It really does take your baggie or bowl and eat only that stomach about 30 minutes to amount. tell your brain that you are full. 6. Alcohol consumption If you scarf down a meal in five n Most of us have experiminutes, you will likely still be enced the munchies after enjoyhungry and reach for seconds. ing drinks with friends. There is Take your time to enjoy your a physiological reason for this; meals, preferably without a TV alcohol can cause your blood sugars to decrease, causing you nearby. 5. You deprive yourself to become hungry. And face it n This is a common mistake when you get the munchies, you for dieters. When you deprive will likely reach for high-caloyourself of all your favorite rie foods such as pizza and fatfoods, you will likely crave laden appetizers. Make sure to them and eventually binge on eat a good meal before you go them. The trick to eating out for cocktails, and rememhealthy without depriving your- ber, alcohol should always be self is portion control. If you consumed in moderation. answer was “no,” well, hopefully you’re not one of my coworkers. Make breakfast a priority and involve your family.
Trying to eat healthier? Just diagnosed with diabetes or another medical condition that requires a special diet? Estherville Hy-Vee has a person that can help you. Greta Farley, registered dietitian, Greta Farley is at the Estherville store on Mondays and Thursdays. gfarley@hy-vee.com FEEL FREE TO CONTACT GRETA WITH QUESTIONS 712-362-7246
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