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Winter Safety Tips for Older Adults Baby, It’s Cold Outside! W h e n the temperature drops, o l d e r adults run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the weather, including hypothermia and falls in ice and snow. Like most things in life, it is better to be prepared. Here are a few precautions everyone should take, especially older adults, this time of year. Hypothermia Hypothermia occurs when your body temperature drops to a dangerous level. Your body temperature can drop when you are out in the cold for an extended time because it begins to lose heat quickly. Older adults are at an increased risk of hypothermia due to changes that happen to your body with aging. Warning Signs: cold skin that is pale or ashy; feeling very tired, confused and sleepy; feeling weak; problems walking; slowed breathing or
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heart rate. Call 911 if you think you or someone else has hypothermia. Precautions to Take • Keep indoor temperature at 65 degrees or warmer. • Stay dry because wet clothing chills your body more quickly. • Layer up! Wearing 2 or 3 thinner layers of loose-fitting clothing is warmer than a single layer of thick clothing. Think about getting your thermals! Essential winter wears: hats, gloves or preferably mittens, winter coat, boots, and a scarf to cover your mouth and nose. Injury While Shoveling Snow It’s one of the evils of winter – snow shoveling. Just make sure that if you choose to shovel, you take some precautions. Remember, when it’s cold outside, your heart works double time to keep you warm. Strenuous activities like shoveling snow may put too much strain on your heart, especially if you have heart disease. Shoveling can also be dangerous if you have problems with balance or have “thin bones” (osteoporosis). Ask Your Healthcare (continued on page 3)
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Alzheimer’s/Dementia Presentation 3 Nutrition
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Sargent County Info
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Ransom County Info
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Transit Info
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See contact information on page 2. INFORMATION & REFERRALS ALWAYS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING OUR LISBON OFFICE 683-3131 OR Toll free: 877-857-3743
Valley Senior Services PO Box 387 Lisbon, ND 58054
Office phone: 683-3131 Toll free: 877-857-3743 Fax: 701-683-0352 For meals or transportation: 701-683-3131 or 877-857-3743 Executive Director: Brian Arett Valley Senior Services 701-293-1440 or 877-827-1916 Resource Specialist: Morgan Weber (701) 683-3131 Meal & Transit Coordinator: Nannette “Nan” Severson Meal Delivery: Russel Anderson; Rita Linderkamp Ransom Kitchen Staff: Angie Elijah; Kendall Groettum; Elise Nylander; Vee Rohn; Nita Kitchen Sargent Kitchen Staff: Gwen Anderson; Rita Preble; Janet Kiefer; Sasha Elenberger Sargent Kitchen Subs: Carolyn Harrison; Delores Lysne; Cheryl Haring Transportation: Kevin Brummond;Lyle Milbrandt; Judy Milbrandt; Charlie Orn; Marlene Hogness; Wilfred Anderson; Bryan Stotts; Terry Brown If you are qualified, your rights to receive
the services provided by this organization without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or handicap are protected by Federal Law. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please contact: Brian Arett, Valley Senior Services, P.O. Box 2217, Fargo, ND 58108. (701) 293-1440.
Tidbits • Let’s Guess Who is Who!! Just for fun in January, bring in a high school picture to be displayed and we will reveal who at the end of the month. • Ransom County Council meeting - January 9th at 2:00 in Lisbon • If you need help with the Homestead Credit and/or Rent Refund, please contact Morgan at 701-681-3131 • Attention: Volunteers needed!! The Lisbon Senior Center is in need of volunteers to deliver meals to residents in their homes. We have two routes; each starts at 11:00 a.m. About 30 minutes of your time is needed. If you can help, please call 701-683-3131.
Need a gift idea? We can help! 10 – punch meal ticket (for people 60 & older). Available at any Sargent or Ransom County Senior Center. Call your local senior center for pricing. City Transportation card (Lisbon only). Available at the Lisbon Senior Center. Call 701-683-3131 or stop into one of the sites for pricing.
Thank You! Thank you to the following for donating to VSS of Ransom/Sargent: Harold & Bernice Dick for Christine Himebaugh George Dick Statement of Identification - Silver Quill Published Monthly by: Valley Senior Services 2801 32nd Ave. S, P.O. Box 2217, Fargo, ND 58108 To receive the Silver Quill call 683-3131 or toll free 1-877-857-3743 or e-mail us at: nseverson@valleyseniors.org Page 2
Winter Safety Tips
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Provider whether shoveling or other work in the snow is safe for you. Falls It is easy to slip and fall in the winter, especially in icy and snowy conditions. Precautions to take: • Make sure steps and walkways are clear before you walk. Be especially careful if you see wet pavements that could be iced over. • Clear away snow and salt your walkways at home, or hire someone to do it. • Wear boots with non-skid soles this will prevent you from slipping. • If you use a cane, replace the rubber tip before it is worn smooth. • Consider an ice pick-like attachment that fits onto the end of the cane for additional traction. Fires and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During the winter months, it is common to use the fireplace or heating fuels. Unless fireplaces, wood and gas stoves and gas appliances are properly vented, cleaned, they can leak dangerous amounts of carbon monoxide—a deadly gas that you cannot see or smell. These and other appliances, such as
space heaters, can also be fire hazards.
battery-operated carbon monoxide detectors in strategic places – especially Warning signs can be headin areas where you use ache, weakness,, nausea or fireplaces, wood stoves, or vomiting, dizziness, confusion, kerosene heaters. blurred vision, and loss of con- • Make sure space heaters sciousness. If you think you are at least 3 feet away from may have carbon monoxide anything that might catch poisoning, get into fresh air and fire, such as curtains, bedget medical care immediately. ding and furniture. • Never try to heat your home Precautions to Take: using a gas stove, charcoal • Call an inspector to have grill, or other stove not your chimneys and flues made for home heating. inspected – preferred anInfo taken from healthinaging.org nually. • Place smoke detectors and Page 3
It’s Never too Late to Improve Your Diet A recent study in the British Journal of Nutrition found that following a Mediterranean-style dietary pattern was associated with a longer life. This association has been seen before, but this research, along with a meta-analysis of similar studies conducted by the authors, looked specifically at individuals aged 65 years and older. The study analyzed data on 5,200 older adults for an average of eight years. Their reported dietary intake was scored on a scale of zero to nine for how well it met criteria for a Mediterranean diet. Higher diet scores were associated with a lower risk of death during the eight-year study period. In the meta-analysis, which pooled information from three studies to look at a total of more than 11,500 participants, a one-point increase in diet score was associated with a five percent lower risk of dying during the study period. The authors concluded that older adults who already eat a Mediterranean-style diet, which emphasizes plant foods (fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, and whole grains) along with seafood, olive oil, and some red wine, should continue to do so—and people who do not follow this dietary pattern could potentially prolong their lives by starting. Here is a recipe to get started: 3-ingredient Mediterranean salad Author: Mediterranean Dish Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Yield: 4 to 6 people • 6 Roma tomatoes, diced (about 3 cups diced toma- • salt, to taste toes) • 1/2 tsp black pepper • 1 Large English cucumber (or hot-house cucumber), • 1 tsp Sumac diced • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 1/2 to 3/4 packed cup/ 15 to 20 g chopped fresh • 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice parsley leaves 1. Place the diced tomatoes, cucumbers and parsley in a large salad bowl. Add salt and set aside for 4 minutes or so. 2. Add the remaining ingredients and give the salad a gentle toss. Allow the flavors a few minutes to meld before serving. Enjoy! Information taken from Tufts University Health and Nutrition Letter, December 2018 Ransom Sargent Senior Services, a branch of Valley Senior Services, is a non-profit organization serving senior citizens in Ransom and Sargent Counties. Our services include: Home Delivered Meals, Frozen Meals, Community Dining, Transportation, Senior Centers, Outreach Assistance and Medicare Part D assistance. In addition, we distribute a monthly publication - The Silver Quill - detailing current and upcoming events of interest to the senior community. If you would like additional information on our services please contact our office at 683-3131 or 1-877-857-3743. Your tax deductible contribution to Valley Senior Services of Ransom and Sargent will help us to continue to meet the increasing demand for services. Your gift can be mailed to VSS, P.O. Box 387, Lisbon, ND 58054. Your gift can be designated to *Home Delivered Meals *Congregate Dining * Outreach Assistance *Transportation *Medicare Part D Assistance Page 4
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Suggested donation $4.00 a meal for people 60+ and spouse of 60+
RANSOM SARGENT REGIONAL MEALS ON WHEELS & MEALS AT CENTERS
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SWISS STEAK MASHED POTATOES CORN MANDARIN ORANGES ROSEMARY DINNER ROLL
CREAMY TURKEY MASHED POTATOES STEAMED PEAS FRUITED JELLO WITH TOPPING WHOLE WHEAT DINNER ROLL
SLOPPY JOE ON WHOLE WHEAT BUN SCALLOPED POTATOES CREAMY COLESLAW DICED PEARS
ROAST PORK WITH GRAVY MASHED POTATOES BEETS FRUITED JELLO WITH TOPPING APPLE CINNAMON MUFFIN 30
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CHICKEN WILD RICE HOTDISH SCANDINAVIAN VEGETABLES CAPTAINS SALAD PEACH CRISP W/ TOPPING WHOLE WHEAT DINNER ROLL
BARBECUE RIBS BAKED POTATO WITH SOUR CREAM PACIFIC BLEND VEGETABLES PEAR CRISP WITH WHIPPED TOPPING CORN BREAD MUFFIN PORK CHOPS W/STUFFING MASHED POTATOES W/GRAVY KEY LARGO VEGETABLES APPLE CRISP WITH WHIPPED TOPPING
CHILI CHEESY HASHBROWN BAKE WARM CINNAMON APPLES MEXI CORN BREAD MUFFIN
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You MUST sign up for you meal no later than 9:00 AM the day you eat, preferably the day before WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 2 3
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PULLED PORK ON A WHOLE WHEAT BUN CHEESY HASBROWN BAKE CALICO BEANS FRUITED JELLO WITH TOPPING
HERB ROASTED CHICKEN WITH GRAVY MASHED POTATOES BRUSSEL SPROUTS CRANBERRY SAUCE WINTER FRUIT CUP WHOLE WHEAT BREAD SLICE BARBECUE CHICKEN BREAST AU GRATIN POTATOES SCANDINAVIAN VEGETABLES RHUBARB CRISP WITH WHIPPED TOPPING WHOLE WHEAT BREAD SLICE
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LASAGNA COUNTRY BLEND VEGETABLES ROMAINE SALAD PEACH CRISP WITH WHIPPED TOPPING WHOLE WHEAT GARLIC BREADSTICK Fat: 24.5(g)
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BEEF TIPS WITH GRAVY OVER NOODLES MIXED VEGETABLES ROMAINE SALAD APRICOTS WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS FRENCH CUT GREEN BEANS FRUITED JELLO WITH TOPPING GARLIC FRENCH BREAD
HAMBURGER CASSEROLE GLAZED CARROTS CRUNCHY CRANBERRY SALAD WHOLE WHEAT BUN
ROAST BEEF WITH GRAVY MASHED POTATOES COUNTRY BLEND VEGETABLES FRUIT
UNDER 60 IS A CHARGE OF $9.00 PER MEAL AND 60+ TAKE OUT MEALS (NOT HOME DELIVERED) IS A CHARGE OF $5.00 SNAP vouchers accepted by calling the Lisbon Office
ALL MEALS INCLUDE 8 oz 1% MILK MONDAY SENIOR CENTER KITCHEN Lisbon 683-3131 Enderlin 4372669 Cogswell 724-3024 Forman 724-3024 Rutland 724-4074 Milnor 427-9327 CHICKEN PARMESAN WITH MARINARA SAUCE OVER NOODLES GERMAN BLEND VEGETABLES APPLESAUCE WHOLE WHEAT GARLIC BREADSTICK
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BAKED COD WITH ALFREDO SAUCE PARSLIED POTATOES CALIFORNIA BLEND VEGETABLES MANDARIN ORANGES ZUCCHINI BREAD STROGANOFF CASSEROLE MARINATED VEGGIE SALAD FRUIT CRANBERRY ORANGE BARS
COUNTRY MEATBALLS MASHED POTATOES KRINKLE CUT CARROTS PEACH SAUCE BANANA BRAN MUFFIN
ROAST TURKEY WITH GRAVY MASHED POTATOES SQUASH FRUIT COCKTAIL WHOLE WHEAT BREAD CRANBERRY SAUCE
Menu meets the required Title 3 nutrient goals under the Older American Act Sodium Goals: 800-1000 mg daily Protein: 31.24 (g) Net Carbs: 87.11 (g)
LEMON PEPPER COD WITH TARTAR SAUCE WILD RICE BLEND CREAMED PEAS CRUNCHY CUKES MANDARIN ORANGES Calories: 735
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SARGENT COUNTY Sargent County Transportation-Open to the public Call 683-3131 or 1-877-857-3743 and leave a message
Rides provided Tuesday through Thursday on request. Rides provided within the county and surrounding areas - Oakes, Lisbon, Fargo. Call Nannette for details 1-877-857-3743 or 683-3131 - leave a message Please do not call the driver at home Schedule appointments from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Sargent County Foot Care 724-3725
Sargent Food Pantry
701-680-7049 Tuesdays 1:00-4:00 Sargent Cty Courhouse, lower level & Gwinner Community Center Patty Woytassek, Director
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VSS Resource Specialist 683-3131 VSS Resource Specialist Morgan Weber will help link you to programs including home delivered meals and transportation to maintain your independence in your own home.
CENTER HIGHLIGHTS Gwinner
Cogswell Center 724-3024
Call for information about home delivered meals in the city of Gwinner. Please call if you have a home delivery interest. 683-3131
Forman Center 724-3928 Open: Mon-Thur Meals: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs Internet available Dec. 13 - 12:30 - Ugly Sweater contest & Gift exchange Every Monday @ 10:30 - Chair Yoga Every Tuesday & Thursday @ 10:30 Bone Builders Exercise Program
Open: Monday-Thursday Meals: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs
Rutland Center 724-4074 Open Monday-Thursday Meals: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs Daily puzzles; Club meets 2nd Tuesday @ 1:00. Video Lead Yoga—Monday, Tuesday, and by demand. Every Monday & Tuesday@ 10:30 - Chair Yoga (call Janny for details)
Milnor Center 427-9327 Open Tuesday-Friday Meals: Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri Cards every Tuesday & Friday; Club meets as needed. Internet available. Internet available! All adults welcome! Every Tuesday & Thursday - @ 10:00 - Bone Builders Exercise Every Tuesday - 1:00 Bridge (call Janice at 427-9462) Every Wed. @ 10:00 - Chair Yoga Every Friday - 1:00 Pinochle
* Please call by 9:00 a.m. to sign up for dinner All meal sites serve noon meal at 12:00* Page 6
RANSOM COUNTY Ransom County Transportation Open to the public
Call 683-3131 or 1-877-857-3743 and leave a message Drivers close at 4:00 Mon. - Thur. and Fridays at 3:00 Schedule appointments from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Please do not call the driver at home to schedule rides. Ransom County Van Schedule Monday -Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday 8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday: rides within the city of Lisbon Wednesdays: rides from Fort Ransom & back Thursdays: rides from Enderlin & back Bus Schedule 2nd & 4th Tuesday and every Thursday to Fargo; Dialysis Monday, Wednesday & Friday *Schedule appointment between 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. *Reserve bus ride by 3:00 p.m. the day before riding
Foot Care Ransom County Public Health Call 683-6140 for an appointment; Ransom County Food Pantry 701-308-0905 Call Wednesday to order a basket; Thursday basket pick up 1:00-3:00 Ransom County VSS Resource Specialist 683-3131 Resource Specialist Morgan Weber will help link you to programs (such as home delivered meals and transportation) to maintain your independence in your own home.
CENTER HIGHLIGHTS Enderlin Center 437-2669 Open Monday-Friday Meals: Monday through Friday Every Monday @ 10:00 - Chair Yoga
Every Tuesday - 1:00 Hand & Foot plus Whist cards Every Thursday - van to Lisbon (call Lisbon office to schedule a ride) 2nd Wednesday of month - 1:00 Bingo hosted by HEART program
Every Tuesday & Thursday @ 10:30 Bone Builders Exercise Program Regular meetings every other month.
Lisbon Center 683-4295 Open Monday-Friday Meals: Monday-Friday @ 12:00 Noon Thursday night pinochle—call Brad Ellingson - 678-4844.
Jan. 2 - Club meeting Jan. 4 - Birthday club Jan. 9 - 2:00 Ransom County Council meeting Every Monday - 9:30 Chair Yoga; 1:00 Bingo Every Tuesday - 1:00 Hand & Foot Every Friday - 1:00 Rummy Every Tuesday & Thursday @ 10:30 - Bone Builders Exercise Program Every Friday - 9:30 Chair Yoga
IMPORTANT!! Please call by 9:00 a.m. to sign up for dinner so the cook can plan enough food!
Fort Ransom Meals: No meals being served at this time. Anyone needing frozen meals should call the Lisbon site at 683-3131
Every Wednesday - van to Lisbon (call 877-857-3743 or 683-3131) Sheldon Seniors No Meals - Call the Lisbon office for frozen meals at 683-3131 Potluck 2nd & 4th Friday of the month Every Monday @ 9:00- Bone Builders Exercise Program
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Valley Senior Services, Inc. P.O. Box 2217 Fargo, ND 58108
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Please call 683-3131 to schedule your ride!
Ransom/Sargent Counties Transportaion Provided by Valley Senior Services
Schedule * Transportation is available in the city of Lisbon from 8 am. - 4pm, Monday through Thursday. Fridays 8 am to 3 pm. First ride will be given at 8:15 am. Last ride will be given at 3:45 pm. * Transportation to Fargo is available the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, and every Thursday. Time spent in Fargo will be from 10 am4 pm, unless all riders are done earlier. * Transportation from surrounding towns in Ransom County into Lisbon is available monthly from 9:30 am. - 2:30 pm.
Cost (per person) Lisbon: $2 round trip Enderlin: $5 round trip Fargo: $6 round trip Fort Ransom: $5 round trip Sargent County Towns Fargo: $7 round trip Within Sargent: $5 round trip • Rides are provided on a first-call, first-serve basis. Medical appointments take precedence. • Vehicles are equipped with wheelchair lifts to accomodate accessibility needs. • For out of town rides, please call at least two days in advance.