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Father, daughter share joy of a lifetime
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Todd Beard a passionate volunteer handyman for Senior Services
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Crypto Fun
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Standing guard for American Legion
Celebrate burger season I Love Dairy Word Search
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Crypto Fun
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Randy Breternitz right in his element
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Music man: Roger Stevens continues lifelong passion 15
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JoAnne Kelley of Midland poses for a picture with her father, Bill Berg Sr. of Saginaw, and the war medals he recently received in honor of his deceased father. Kelley arranged for the delivery of the honors.
Father, daughter share joy of a lifetime DAVE SHANE for the Daily News In March, JoAnne Kelley, 59, of Midland, experienced one of the happiest moments of her life. It came when she gave her father, Bill Berg Sr., 82, of Saginaw, one of the happiest moments of his life.
nearly a dozen World War II medals that were earned by his father, Pvt. 1st Class Harold P. Berg, who died in that war while serving with the U.S. Army’s 38th Infantry Division in the Philippines.
Kelley surprised her father with
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brought to tears just talking about it during a recent interview with the Daily News. “My father was killed when I was 4 years old, and I have no recollection of my father whatsoever,” he said. “I really have nothing of my father’s. I
really don’t.” The only information Berg had about his dad came from a couple of brief newspaper clippings that said he had been awarded a Purple Heart medal, and a letter from the Army informing his family that he had been 3
Pvt. 1st Class Harold P. Berg, who was killed while serving his country in World War II.
In the early 1940s, Pvt. 1st Class Harold P. Berg of Saginaw flanked by his two young sons; Duane Berg, left, who died in 1993, and Bill Berg Sr., who still resides in Saginaw.
killed in action. It seemed like that was all he would ever have, too. But, a little more than a year ago, that all changed. His son, Bill Berg Jr., of Freeland, was making a training presentation at his job at Nexteer Automotive in Saginaw. Before the meeting began, a stranger who was attending the training approached Bill Jr. He asked, “Was your grandfather Harold Berg?” Bill Jr. said. “I said yes, and then he said: ‘I think we’re related.’” The man was Matt Berg of Midland. And, yes, they were related. They both had the same grandfather, which made them cousins. 4
“I knew there were some other Bergs out there, but we had never met,” said Bill Jr. Yet, there they were, talking to each other in a chance meeting at a company that employs nearly 3,000 people in the Saginaw area. Because Harold had died so young and there had been a divorce in the family, some of the extended family members had not stayed in touch. But all sides of the family knew their grandfather had died after serving honorably in World War II. The meeting at Nexteer left family members wondering about their family history, and that led to renewed discussion of the Purple Heart award. Bill Berg Sr. also has a half-brother, and that side of the family apparently had possession of the medal.
That led to another family reunion as Bill Berg Sr. then located his half-brother, Harold P. Berg Jr., 78, of Crystal, Michigan. While family members were meeting and reuniting, that wasn’t enough for JoAnne Kelley. She began to wonder if her side of the family could be entitled to a “replacement” medal of her grandfather’s Purple Heart. She had to know. So she decided to apply through both a national military records center and, at the same time, through her local congressional office. The process got off to a good start. But then, it appeared to slow down. Weeks dragged into months as a pandemic gripped the national workforce. She also was notified that a fire in 1973 had destroyed some Army personnel records – and
her grandfather’s records could have been among those that were missing. “I was getting disappointed,” Kelley said. “(I wondered), is this ever going to happen?” Kelley is an administrative assistant at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy in Midland. She knew U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar’s office was only two blocks away. She said his office went to bat for her. Marla Conover, a constituent relations representative at the office, contacted federal officials to see what could be done – and forwarded copies of the congressman’s letters to Kelley. “Moolenaar’s office was instrumental in getting this done. It was a good experience,” Kelley said. Senior Scope • May / June 2022
The medals of fallen World War II soldier Pvt. 1st Class Harold P. Berg of Saginaw. Nearly a year had passed since her application for the medal. But then, finally, in February, she received word that an array of military medals had arrived at Moolenaar’s Midland office. William Berg Sr. was the recipient of more than the Purple Heart. She could hardly contain herself as she accepted the awards at the office. The list of medals and ribbons was indeed impressive: Bronze Star, Purple Heart with one bronze oak leaf cluster, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one bronze service star, World War II Victory Medal, Combat Infantry Badge 1st Award, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze service star, Honorable Service Lapel Button WW II and a Gold Star Lapel Button-Clutch. “I was completely blown away … and to get so many medals, it was wonderful,” Kelley said. “I started May / June 2022 • Senior Scope
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crying in Moolenaar’s office, and just thanked them so much.” The wait was over; now, Kelley planned to surprise her father. On the evening of March 1, she visited her father’s home -- and began pulling out the medals as he looked on in disbelief. “I think he was shocked at first,” she said. “It took him a minute to realize what was happening. “It was an amazing moment in my lifetime, to be able to do that for my Dad. … It was just beautiful.” “It was really something, it was pretty good,” Bill Berg Sr. recalled. “If anybody could do it, she could. She always has a way of getting things done.” Today, there are still some mysteries about the life and times of Harold P. Berg Sr. But there also are quite a few answers, and they’re on display at his proud son’s home in Saginaw.
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Adjutant David Yahr of Hope has Sanford American Legion Post 443 growing in membership
Standing on guard for American Legion DAVE SHANE for the Daily News David Yahr, of Hope, spent the first part of his working life serving his country in the U.S. Navy.
he admits that, since joining the group in 2013, he has become committed to it.
Now retired, he is serving local veterans at the Sanford American Legion Post 443 – one of the most popular and growing veterans’ organizations in this part of the state.
“I think it was something I needed at the time,” he said. “I pretty much fell in love with it.”
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His story began in 1982, when the Eagle Scout and Meridian High School graduate, who was attending
Northwood University at the time, did something that many of his family members have done. He decided to serve his country. “I got that military itch and signed up for the Navy,” Yahr said. “There’s about 30 veterans in my family. I have relatives in every branch of the service.”
He said he settled on the Navy because “I couldn’t see myself living in tents.” After 24 years of service in naval intelligence, he retired, came home, and returned to Northwood University, where he got his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration. He then worked eight Senior Scope • May / June 2022
years at the Veterans Administration hospital in Saginaw. Yahr then retired again and began to serve his community. He is now chairman of the Hope Township Park Commission, vice chair of the township road committee, and active at Floyd Church of God.
comedy nights, fish fries and usually one major event per month, as well as offering plenty of camaraderie and counseling. There also is a biker group, an auxiliary and sons of the American Legion detachment. “It’s very open, very friendly. You can’t replace the camaraderie.”
But mostly, he stands on guard for the American Legion.
Yahr said a new member, a veteran of the Persian Gulf era, recently sent him an email after being embraced at the club. The Sanford Legion is more like a family post. We do a lot for the community and the “He said how veterans,” he said. “We’re not a drinking much he club and not just an old guys’ club. enjoyed the club and it was so much fun. Yahr became post adjutant in 2014 He said he loved it and he really and since then, the group has been thanked me for inviting him out.” embraced by many new members. Yahr said he’s not in it for the glory. They are honorably discharged vetHe simply enjoys getting veterans to erans from every American service see what’s in it for them. branch.
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“My job is to take care of members and the administrative part of the post,” he said. There were 344 members when Yahr became adjutant eight years ago. But today, Post 443 has 450 members and has surpassed nearby Midland Berryhill Post 165 in membership, Yahr said. Yahr said some American Legion posts are thought to be just drinking clubs. But he said his outfit is much different than that. “The Sanford Legion is more like a family post. We do a lot for the community and the veterans,” he said. “We’re not a drinking club and not just an old guys’ club.” They host burger nights, bingo,
“That’s my passion – membership,” he said. “I love going into a veteran’s home and talking to them about the Legion. “It doesn’t matter what branch of the service, when it comes down to it. We are all brothers and sisters. … Only a veteran can understand what a veteran’s gone through.” Yahr’s commitment to the Sanford American Legion was recognized when he was chosen the state’s Adjutant of the Year in 2017-2018. He admits that since his retirement, the post has become his mission. His wife, Joy, also helps. “She’s there at a lot of the events for me,” he said. “That’s the only way she sees me.”
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I am a journalist and television personality born in New York on June 3, 1967. Before becoming involved in media, I interned with the CIA. My mother was a renowned heiress and entrepreneur. I’ve risen to fame on a popular cable news channel where I host a nightly show. May / June 2022 • Senior Scope
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Music man: Roger Stevens continues lifelong passion DAVE SHANE for the Daily News
Michigan and Central Michigan. One of his former students is now working as a drummer at a band in Nashville.
When Roger Stevens was a 5-yearold boy growing up in western New York state, he began taking piano lessons.
“The successes happen all the time, and it’s always exciting,” he said. “I think that any instrument played well is an achievement.”
“We had a piano in the house, so learning to play it was like satisfying my curiosity,” he said.
Music was a family affair at the Stevens home. His wife, Nancy, played clarinet and bass clarinet in high school. And all five of their grown daughters played instruments in “Dad’s band.”
It became the first step in a lifetime of music. The Midland man has played instruments, been in many bands, received two college degrees in music education and taught music to countless youngsters – mostly in his 23 years as a teacher at Northeast Middle School.
These days, besides teaching at UpBeat Music Academy, Stevens helps coach students in the drumlines at both Dow and Meridian Early College high schools.
Today, Stevens, now 65 years old and retired, is still teaching young people how to play their instruments as an instructor at Upbeat Music Academy, a local family business.
He enjoys listening to classical rock and symphonic music. And, he keeps playing the drums, although sometimes it is with his now-grownup students.
Stevens said many students begin playing music at school in the fifth grade. And he was their introduction to a new instrument – and, potentially, a world filled with music. “When we go into the fifth-grade classroom, first we demonstrate the instruments … and then we take a survey,” he said. “They come to us with their desire, and then they get to try the instrument.” Some instruments seem a bit more popular than others, and that popularity can change over time. But the goal is to have enough variety to form a band. “It kind of goes in cycles,” Stevens said. “Drums are always popular … and for a while the saxophone was popular. 8
Longtime music teacher Roger Stevens of Midland keeps an eye on a young drummer from Auburn (not pictured) as they practice for a duet during a recent music lesson at UpBeat Music Academy. “The goal is to take the students’ requests and try to get a good distribution.” Stevens said showing the various instruments to students and watching their reactions was one of his greatest thrills as a teacher. “That definitely is always a highlight, to open their eyes and ears to what’s possible. … That was a great treat.”
Stevens’s specialty is percussion, which he has played in various groups. But he knows every instrument and can teach them all. That comes from his two degrees in music education. Over the years, he has watched some of his students go on to great things in music. Many have gone on to play for the state’s university marching bands, such as at Michigan State, Michigan, Western
“I’ve had some former students of mine play in the Chemical City Band with me,” he said. “That’s fun; that’s really cool.” As for giving instruction to young people, Stevens is not sure when it will stop. “I do love to do it. Right now, I don’t have any plans to stop.” Of course, for a music man like Stevens, that means he is still practicing. When was the last time he practiced an instrument? “That was the trumpet – yesterday,” he said. Senior Scope • May / June 2022
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Todd Beard a passionate volunteer handyman for Senior Services DAVE SHANE for the Daily News Todd Beard, of Midland, got some pretty good advice when he decided to retire after 36 years as a chemical engineer at Dow Chemical. “A co-worker at Dow retired a year or so before I did. He was a handyman volunteer with Senior Services, and he asked me if I was interested in doing the same thing,” Beard said. “He thought I would be good at it.” Beard, 66, didn’t know anything about Senior Services of Midland County at the time. “I had never heard of Senior Services, to be honest with you.” That was about four years ago. Today, Beard is a volunteer handyman with the agency, whose many goals include helping local seniors with minor projects around the house. Beard, who lives on the north side Retiree Todd Beard, shown here in his work area at his home in Midland, says he enjoys being a volunteer handyman for Senior Services of Midland of Midland with his wife, Marty, County. He also volunteers as a driver for its transportation service. said he is glad he volunteered for the program.
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“Most of the work we do is safety related,” Beard said, such as adding hand rails, grab bars, stairway improvements or smoke detectors. Beard said he enjoys meeting with seniors and helping them out. “One time, I put in smoke detectors for a gentleman who was 99 years old. He wanted to show me a picture of the ship he served on in the war. … He was quite anxious to share that with me. “We have a lot of interesting conversations,” Beard said. “You go there to do the work, but we have a chance to chat. It’s a lot of fun.” Recker said Beard is well liked by the people he helps. “He’s definitely one who represents the agency well,” she said. “I’ve had comments that they appreciate his expertise and professionalism.” Beard also helps Senior Services by volunteering for its transportation service. That program uses volunteer drivers to help seniors get to a doctor’s appointment or perhaps to a local store. Both programs allow seniors to keep living at home and on their own. Recker said the handyman program is not something you’ll find in every community, and her agency is always looking for good volunteers. Potential volunteers can call Senior Services of Midland County at 989633-3700. Senior Scope • May / June 2022
Celebrate burger season Grills are firing up all across the country and the savory aroma of smoky foods are wafting through neighborhoods far and wide. Burgers a staple of grilling season, and grillmasters have a lot of leeway when it comes to what goes into their creations. Even though beef is often the meat of choice when making burgers, any ground meat can be used in its place. In fact, leaner meats, such
as lamb, pork or chicken, may help people stay the course as they try to eat healthy. This recipe for “Chicken Burgers with Kiwi Salsa” from “125 Best Chicken Recipes” (Robert Rose), by Rose Murray is sure to please. To add even more variety in recipes, choose kaiser rolls, focaccia bread or pretzel rolls instead of plain hamburger buns.
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Chicken Burgers with Kiwi Salsa
Chicken Burger Ingredients Serves 6 • 1 egg • 1-1⁄4 pounds ground chicken • 1⁄3 cup dry bread crumbs • 3 tablespoons milk or cream • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt • 1⁄4 pepper • 6 toasted hamburger buns Instructions: 1. In a bowl, beat the egg; mix in the chicken, bread crumbs, milk, salt and pepper. Form into six patties, about 3⁄4-inch thick. 2. Place on grill and cook, turning once, for 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside. Place in buns; spoon on kiwi salsa (recipe follows). Kiwi Salsa Ingredients Makes 1-1/2 cups • 2 kiwi fruit, peeled and diced • 1⁄2 cup diced red onions • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice • 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar • 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano Instructions: 1. In a small bowl, stir together the kiwi fruit, onions, lime juice, sugar and oregano.
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Randy Breternitz examines the dipper of a steam shovel discovered on the lake bottom of Wixom Lake in 2020 and now located on the grounds of the Midland Antique Engine Association.
Randy Breternitz right in his element DAVE SHANE for the Daily News At an early age, Randy Breternitz of Midland became interested in farm tractors and the engines that powered them. “I grew up on a farm and I was around the stuff early on,” Breternitz said. “I was always working with my 12
hands on stuff.” Now, after spending 46 years as a truck driver, the now-retired Breternitz is getting all the mechanical challenge he can handle as the property manager at the 13 acres of the Midland Antique Engine Asso-
ciation at 3326 S. Meridian Road. The non-profit club has a mission to spread the history and mechanics of engines, tractors and other large equipment. The group has about 90 families that are members. Breternitz noted
that you don’t even have to own a tractor or engine to belong. If you like antique engines, “this is the place for you,” he said. “All you have to do is have an interest.” Breternitz has a history of getting Senior Scope • May / June 2022
Randy Breternitz of Midland looks over a 1950 Ford flathead siz industrial motor on the grounds of the Midland Antique Engine Associaiton. old things to work again. He has refurbished both a 1949 Allis-Chalmers Model C and a 1962 Oliver 550. He and his 17-year-old grandson are now tackling a 1953 Ford Jubilee. He said there are two ways to tackle an old tractor. Some like to make it look almost as nice as it looked the day it was sold. Others like to make it operate, but keep the rust and age just the way they were before it was fixed. And other club members are more into tractor pulls and competitions. Breternitz said the club has a refurbished sawmill, a couple of old threshers, a 1913 engine from the Porter Oil Field, a blacksmith shop, a museum and a general store among the many things on its grounds. The club also helped tackle the repairs to the steam shovel found at the bottom of Wixom Lake in 2020 after the dam failures. Breternitz said times are changing, as shown by club members’ interests. These days, some new members are interested in tackling the May / June 2022 • Senior Scope
“antiques” of the 1980s and 1990s.
The Midland Antique Engine Association operates 13 acres at 3326 S. Meridian Road. It is a non-profit club with a mission to spread the history and mechanics of engines, tractors and other large equipment.
“The last couple of years, we probably picked up a dozen new members,” he said. “And many were in their 20s. We’re at our biggest membership right now.” The club’s annual show is scheduled for July 8-10 this year. Breternitz said it is always a big attraction and a good fundraiser. Breternitz, who is 66, said he joined the club in about 1990. Today, new members get a sponsor member to help show them around and get them started in their personal interests. He said he can spend 40 hours a week at the association grounds during the summer months. “I’ll always be involved in it,” he said, “although probably not at the pace I am now.” Breternitz said there is just something about the sound of an old engine firing up that keeps him coming back.
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May is for mothers MEGAN CROCKETT Senior Services Nutrition Program Director The topic of nostalgia has come up many times in discussion around food and favorite memories. Do you have fond memories of baking holiday recipes with your mom? Is there a special dish that she prepared for your birthday each year? Which recipes of your mother’s do you still prepare? If you have a story or recipe you wish to share, Senior Services would love to hear it! How special to honor mom by sharing the love and memories translated through food.
If you would like to share, please submit your favorite recipes from mom, a recipe that reminds you of mom, or a story of a fond memory preparing food with mom. You can mail a copy to Senior Services at the address below or email to Megan Crockett, Nutrition Program Director, at mcrockett@mccoa.org. Mailing Address: Senior Services; Attn: Megan Crockett, 4700 Dublin Ave; Midland, MI 48642. The recipe below for spinach lasagna is my favorite recipe of my mom’s. I used to request this for my birthday!
Megan Crockett is pictured on her wedding day with her mother.
Spinach Lasagna
Ingredients • Lasagna noodles • 1 small pkg frozen, chopped spinach • 1 carton cottage cheese • 1 carton ricotta cheese • 1 pkg mozzarella cheese • 1 large jar of spaghetti sauce (Prego-green pepper and mushroom) • 1 tsp. chopped garlic to taste • 1 egg
Instructions: 1. Boil noodles and let cool. 2. Cook spinach according to package directions (microwave works best) and squeeze out all excess water. 3. Mix cooked spinach, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, garlic and egg in a bowl. 4. Layer noodles, spinach-cheese mixture, sauce and mozzarella cheese in a baking pan. 5. Top it with a layer of noodles, sauce and mozzarella cheese. 6. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
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Grilled Stuffed Salmon 19 Roasted Peppers, Onions & Potatoes 16 Broccoli 6 Fresh Pear 23 Naan Bread 20
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Turkey Reuben Sandwich 7 Whole Grain Sub Bun 28 Roasted Red Potatoes 24 Roasted Rainbow Carrots 9 Prunes 23
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Pineapple Pork Loin 17 Brown Rice 27 Green Beans, Peppers & Onions 9 Pear 23 Wheat Roll 12 19 BBQ Chicken Breast 18 Ranch Potatoes 18 Corn 23 Blueberries 15 Hawaiian Roll 19
FRIDAY 6 MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH Roast Beef 2 Beef Gravy 4 Mashed Potatoes 16 Dilled Carrots 9 Strawberry Angel Food Shortcake 41 French Bread Roll 19 13 Chicken & Broccoli Penne 17 Bread Stick 14 Tomato Salad 4 Peaches 14 Triple Chocolate Cookie 31 20
Fish Sandwich 18 Hamburger Bun 25 Roasted Red Potatoes 24 Marinated Carrots 9 Kiwi 11
25 Roast Pork 1 / Gravy 4 Mashed Potatoes 16 Red Cabbage 17 Apple 22 Wheat Roll 15
26 Fish Tenders 22 Baked Potato 18 Roasted Broccoli & Red Peppers 6 Greek Pasta Salad 26 Grapes 16
27 MEMORIAL DAY LUNCH Chicken Ranch Sandwich 34 Creamy Bacon Dressing 1 Green Beans 6 Marinated Potato Salad Molded Applesauce Salad 22
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John Lupanoff is Senior Services May Volunteer of Month ALLISON ROSSI UTTER Senior Services Volunteer & Community Outreach Manager Always willing to “go the extra mile,” transportation driver John Lupanoff is the May Volunteer of the Month for Senior Services. “John Lupanoff is an excellent choice for Volunteer of the Month,” said Trish Brown, Senior Services Transportation Manager. “He is kind and considerate to clients and other drivers. He asks to wash the vehicle when needed, which is very helpful.” Lupanoff has been a transportation volunteer with Senior Services since 2013. He says, “I retired and wanted to contribute to the city. I had friends that drove and liked it, so I figured I would give it a try.” Lupanoff has donated over 1,210 hours to transporting seniors in the last nine years, and is currently driving seniors two days a week. Brown raved about Lupanoff, “He always asks if we need any help on other days and is willing to help where it is needed.” Lupanoff moved to Midland from downstate in 1969 for a teaching job. He retired from teaching after 36 years. He spent his entire career at one school, Northeast Intermediate/ Middle School, teaching history and dramatics. He has been married for 54 years. He and his wife have a grown son and grown daughter along with two granddaughters and a great-granddaughter. Lupanoff said, “We started our family early.”
John Lupanoff preacher for the Midland Church of Christ. He also enjoys golfing, RVing and cruising in his Corvette. Lupanoff finds his volunteering very rewarding. Whether it is volunteering for his church or Senior Services, he says, “Volunteering allows me to meet lots of people and make relationships with them.”
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family. Thank you for your dedication and your volunteer spirit! Congratulations on being chosen as the Volunteer of the Month! Transportation drivers provide rides, in Senior Services vehicles, to older adults who have limited options for transportation. Trained volunteer drivers provide friendly “arm to lean on” service throughout Midland County. Whether it’s a doctor’s
appointment or a ride to the grocery store, they’ll get you to those places and more. Advance reservations are required and medical appointments receive top priority. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, call Allison at 989-6333741. For services or other information, call Senior Services at 989-6333700. Senior Scope • May / June 2022
Senior Services offering ‘Powerful Tools for Caregivers’ MIDLAND DAILY NEWS Senior Services of Midland is offering “Powerful Tools for Caregivers,” an evidence-based program designed to provide caregivers with the powerful tools they need to successfully manage their loved one’s care. The program takes place on Wednesdays, May 4-June 8 from 12:30-2 p.m. at Trailside Center, 4700 Dublin Avenue. Family members who assist in the care of a loved one tend to spend themselves until there is little left. In this program, caregivers develop a wealth of self-care tools to reduce
personal stress, change negative self-talk, communicate their needs to other family members and healthcare providers, deal with difficult feelings and make tough caregiving decisions. A recent participant said, “After taking this class, I am a more confident caregiver. Having tools to resolve problems is a definite advantage in becoming a better caregiver and a happier, wiser, and healthier me… and a healthier us.” For more information, call 633-3700 or visit seniorservicesmidland.org.
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Giving is indeed receiving when it comes to volunteer work TRENA WINANS Senior Services Director of Education & Community Outreach
In addition to the Carnegie Mellon study, other recent research expands on the benefits of doing good for others. The Longevity Study showed that people who volunteered regularly lived longer than those who did not.
We’ve all heard the phrase, “As you give, you get,” or variations on that theme. Evidence is mounting that this maxim is backed up by fact.
If that is not enough, the Doing Good is Good for You: 2013 Health and Volunteering Study, published by UnitedHealth Group and the Optum Institute, found that volunteers felt better physically, mentally and emotionally, were better able to manage and lower stress, felt more deeply connected to others, and were more engaged in managing their own health than non-volunteering counterparts.
In particular, I am referring to the act of volunteering and its role and benefit in numerous areas of our lives. So, what are these benefits? A recent study from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh researched people over the age of 50 and found that those who regularly volunteered were less likely to develop high blood pressure than those who did not volunteer. Now, you might think that the extra pressure of being busy with volunteer efforts would create stress, but the evidence tells us just the opposite. Volunteering increasingly is shown to reduce stress. Let’s look at why that may be. • Many volunteer jobs add an element of physical activity into your day. Exercise is a proven stress-buster. • Volunteering helps you meet and connect with others, and social connections are crucial to our sense of well-being.
Sarah is a Trailside Meals on Wheels volunteer driver. • Most importantly, making a differ• Helping someone else can give ence in the life of another person you perspective when you see gives a sense of continued meanothers with greater difficulties than ing and purpose in your life. you. It may also reinforce a sense of gratitude for what you have and So, how much volunteering is what you are able to do. enough? The Carnegie Mellon study • Focusing on helping others allows found that 200 hours a year -- less than four hours a week -- was ideal. you to not worry about your own Other studies have shown that as little frustrations and struggles for a time. as 100 hours a year has benefits.
There you have it. Volunteering helps you live longer, better and healthier! So, what are we waiting for? Find ways to help someone, someplace, in some way. Opportunities abound, from driving for Senior Services, to reading to disadvantaged kids, to knitting hats for cancer patients. Tap into your talents, skills, or the simple gift of your presence, and evidence shows you will richly receive as you give. Call Allison Rossi Utter, Volunteer & Community Outreach Manager, at 989-633-3741 to inquire about all of the wonderful volunteer opportunities available at Senior Services.
Did you know? Getting out and about is a vital component of many seniors’ daily lives, but it’s important that aging men and women recognize how much exercise is healthy for them. The Department of Health & Human Services notes that adults need a mix of physical activity to stay healthy. That mix should be a combination of moderate-intensity aerobic activities, which can include golfing, swimming and even gardening, and muscle strengthening activities like weightlifting that make the muscles work harder than usual. The DHHS recommends adults combine 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week with at least two days of muscle-strengthening activities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that these guidelines are safe for individuals who are 65 and older, generally fit and have no limiting health conditions. Individuals who do not fit that criteria should consult with their physicians before beginning a new exercise regimen, as it’s possible that they could be putting their health at considerable risk if they attempt to follow guidelines designed for people who are generally fit. It’s also important that healthy seniors avoid overdoing it in regard to exercise. Though the DHHS suggestions are the minimum recommendations, going too far beyond those guidelines without first consulting a physician could increase seniors’ risk for injury, illness or even death.
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Putting A Spring In Your Step Written by: Kristin Raleigh, DPM AACFAS, CWSP
Spring is finally here and summer is fast approaching, which means it’s time to get your feet ready for warmer weather. When the weather warms up, we often take a lot of activity and exercise outside. After a long winter, our feet and lower limbs become very susceptible to injury. Whether you are an experienced athlete or just thinking about starting a workout routine, it’s important to be smart as you increase your physical activity. Start by gradually increasing your exercises and not leaping into a vigorous program when your body isn’t ready. Start by warming up and stretching out. Start by wearing supportive shoe gear that is appropriate for your chosen activities. When you are able to establish a solid foundation at the beginning of your training, you OURto DOCTORS: make yourself less vulnerable injury. Our advice on how to avoid injury suggests you play by the following rules. Warm up and cool down your muscles. It’s important to warm up your tendons and muscles before any activity, especially when starting new activities. Slowly stretch until you feel a slight pulling sensation in your muscles. Hold stretches instead of performs quick pulsating stretches. If you feel any pain while stretching, then release the stretch. Cooldown afterwards to avoid muscle stiffness and reduce lactic acid buildup.
Stay hydrated. Making sure you are drinking enough water can be key in avoiding soft tissue injuries such as sprains and strains. Making sure you’re properly hydrated can also relieve and avoid muscle cramping and spasming. Your muscles need a certain amount of water to operate properly, so if you find yourself dealing with frequent foot and/or leg cramps, you might want to try drinking more water. Water consumption if very important for patients with diabetes. Diabetes greatly affects the circulatory system and not getting enough water can exacerbate your condition. Dress for the part. Avoid unnecessary injuries by wearing proper shoes and orthotics. Wear properly fitting shoes that support your foot and ankle. We recommend you choose shoes with adequate cushioning. Wear a shoe that is recommended for you particular sport or activity. Your shoes should provide good support in front and underneath your arch. If you feel you’ve become more active this spring and need recommendations on shoes and shoe types, we are more than happy to guide you in the right direction. If you feel an orthotic is something you’d benefit from, or you’d just like to learn more about, make an appointment for possible fitting and discussion. If you find yourself with an injury, never play though the pain. You should hold off on intense physical activity, rest the injured area, apply ice to reduce swelling and inflammation, and possibly take an anti-inflammatory medication. You can easily recall this by remembering the term RICE therapy. Rest, ice, compression, elevation. If that
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