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Senior Care and Caring

By John Hall for Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette

This issue of the Gazette is about senior care and caring. We all grow older and as we get older the ways we take care of ourselves – or others – evolves. My brother and I had an aging parent and together we needed to make decisions about her care as she pushed through her 90s.

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cord of her iron taking a terrible fall and hitting her head on the way down. At that point she had to go into a facility for extended care.

Because it required an immediate decision, my brother in the area quickly looked at two or three places she could go to and made a selection. He made a good selection, but we all agreed it could not be the permanent one.

In the 12-15 months before that fall, my mom and my brother spent several days visiting and learning about specific assisted living facilities she felt she might actually enjoy. It was that collaborative work done before we were faced with an emergency situation that paid off. It paid off for my mom, as well as for me and my brother.

In this issue we’re going to look at a range of topics that can come into play when, by choice or otherwise, senior care becomes front and center in your life.

Many seniors and elderly people today do not want to move away from the familiarity of their homes, neighbors and neighborhoods as they get older. That has created a major trend towards “aging in place.” We give you some valuable information around that in “Enabling Aging in Place with Love and Technology.”

In “Home Improvements for Safer Aging” we give you eight recommendations to make a senior home – your own or someone else’s – safer. We also look at the pros and cons of nursing home care versus in-home care. Read “Choosing Nursing Home or In-Home Care” for all the details.

For the senior who is still active, we look at one of the proven areas for maximizing senior health in “Exercising as a Senior.” You will get a very clear idea of what level of exercise – and it might be less than you expect – can have real lifeextending benefits for you.

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And finally, in “Difficult Conversations and Decisions” we will try to help you navigate the conversation you may have to have with your

parent or an elderly relative about where they want to live the rest of their days.

So please enjoy this issue – we hope you will find it valuable. We will look forward to seeing you next time when we publish our first issue in March (we are getting so close to spring!) that will focus on Community. See you then.

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Home Improvements for Safer Aging SOURCE: washingtonpost.com (edited)

A few smart moves in home improvement can help protect you against potential hazards around your home. What’s nice about home safety modifications is that the changes don’t have to be huge to make a huge impact. Here are eight recommendations from industry experts that will help keep you, or an aging loved one, safer at home.

Smoke detectors / It’s ideal to place one smoke detector inside each bedroom and near any other sleeping areas. Have at least one on each floor, including finished attics and the basement.

Detectors that pick up both flaming and smoldering fires are recommended.

Carbon monoxide detectors / Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and potentially deadly gas, so being able to detect it can be lifesaving. Install one carbon monoxide detector on each level of your house and in the basement, especially if you have appliances or heating equipment that burn oil, propane, natural gas or wood.

If you have an attached garage, position your first-floor detector near it but not inside it. You may also want to use wireless interconnected smoke, CO or combination alarms, which will sound throughout your house if one is triggered.

Fire extinguishers / Keep a portable, multipurpose fire extinguisher on each level of your house and in the garage. Store a smaller unit in your kitchen and car.

Railings / Wherever you have steps (stairways, entryways, basements) you need sturdy railings.

Ideally, they should be on both sides of the steps.

Grab bars / Grab bars can cut the risk of bathroom falls. Install them where you enter the shower or tub and on a wall inside the stall. Skip grab bars that attach with suction.

Instead, have wall-mounted bars put in by someone who can affix them to wall studs.

It’s best to choose bars whose surfaces are slightly textured and thus less slippery, giving you a better grip.

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Lighting / Install motion sensor lights in your hallway so you don’t have to fumble for a light switch at night. Motion sensor lights are a good choice for use on the outside of your house, as well. Brighter bulbs can also help to light the way.

Remove floor hazards / You may want to pack away throw rugs, which can be tripping hazards.

For hardwood steps, consider attaching a nonslip tread to each one to provide traction and help you see the edge. For added protection in a bathroom, use nonslip treads or a mat with rubber suction inside your tub or shower stall.

Medical alert device / If you fall and injure yourself and can’t reach a phone, a cellular smartwatch or a medical alert device that you wear as a pendant and activate by pressing a button, could be your lifeline for summoning emergency assistance.

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If you are the “adult child” it’s very possible that you may currently be, or soon be in charge of managing the care of a parent. As your parent ages, it can create the need for sensitive – and sometimes difficult – conversations.

These conversations have every possibility of being stressful and might even make you feel guilty, but you are best to initiate them. If you are or will be responsible for their care, it’s critically important that you have the information you need from your parents so you can always find the best circumstances for them going forward.

What the Future Holds No one likes to talk about a time in the future when they will no longer be able to take care of themselves independently, but the worst case for you would be a crisis that leaves you needing answers and your parent unable to give them.

That’s why these conversations are so important.

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Here are tips for talking to your parents about their health and future.

Talk early and often / Don’t wait until a health emergency to start your conversations. Look for conversation starters in everyday life that can lead into your own discussion. Avoid busy times like holidays where stress levels can already be high. Be sure to check in on information as needed, especially if you notice any differences in your parents’ conditions.

Start with the basics / A good way to remove some of the stress from your conversation is to come prepared with a checklist of questions about your parents’ health history, views on future health care, finances, and legal documents. You might even ask about the small details like care for your parents’ pets. Don’t assume that your views on how things should be handled are in line with your parents’. Do your best to listen with an open mind and avoid criticism of their views. Offer options rather than opinions.

Be clear on the goal of your conversation / It’s important to set the stage with your parents before having these conversations, and then to reiterate as you begin to talk. Reassure them that your ultimate goal is to always do what’s best for them, and that goal drives the need to bring up sensitive topics.

Try to put yourself in your parents’ shoes, and consider some of the emotions they might have to deal with – even as you deal with your own.

Emotions for them can range from fear of an unknown future to the realities of an aging mind and body. Take this chance to reassure them that you are there to support them and help them

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Speak with respect / Despite getting older, our loved ones still need to feel control over their lives. While it is necessary to balance their independence with their safety, try your best to treat them with the respect they earned during such a long life.

The golden years in life can be a rewarding time, but can also be a time of loss (losing friends, physical abilities, and some freedom). Offer openended questions and give them the time to answer thoughtfully. Their wishes should prevail until you see a health or safety concern.

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Enabling Aging in Place with Love and Technology SOURCE: Various

Many seniors want to age in place. They don’t want to leave their home. If you have responsibility for an aging friend or relative, it’s important to know that with love and the help of smart-home technology, you can help enable their safe aging in place and gain peace of mind for yourself as well.

Smart home technology has long been used to monitor older adults, or their paid care providers in the adult’s own home. Cameras you can watch from anywhere are among the most common devices used. There are also sensors for detecting movement, remote monitoring for climate controls and power outlets, as well as voice-activated screens and speakers. With the right setup, you can see if your relative has fallen or let them know they left the stove on.

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monitoring technology seem obvious. A flow of information about the older person can put the person overseeing their in-home care at ease. It can also help keep track of physical or cognitive decline. Use of the technology is a way to extend the amount of time the older person is able to live in their own home before requiring a move to a retirement or nursing home, or another living situation.

But the devices can take privacy and control away from the elderly person who is less likely to know how to manage the technology themselves.

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Aside from privacy issues, you should be aware that Internet connected devices are a security worry. Many are stuffed with insecure software

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and require regular updates and password changes so they are not vulnerable to breaches.

Virtual vs. In-Person It’s important to realize that being there for someone virtually is not the same as being there in person. For an elderly person, having a support system with in-person contact can be the difference between recovering at home or a long hospital or nursing home stay, according to a new study from

the University of California, San Francisco.

Researchers looked at data for people who were 65 and older over the course of nine years and found that having a friend or family member who could help them in person after a health crisis – for example, staying overnight for a couple of days after pneumonia – lowered the chances of a lengthy hospital stay.

When done right, technologies can automate tasks such as medication reminders, turning down heaters remotely, tracking when someone has fallen or seeing who is at mom’s door. The right tech monitoring setup will leave you with more time for in-person connection, conversation and genuine quality time. Just remember that striking the balance between virtual monitoring and inperson visits is the key to helping an aging person stay longer in their own home.

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Exercising as a Senior SOURCE: aarp.com (edited)

It’s no secret that exercise is key to a healthier and longer life. If you’re a senior, perhaps you can meet Federal guideline recommendations of at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity every week. But how much exercise do you really need to get life-extending benefits? Here is what some experts and research have to say about that.

Small Amounts Help If you’re unable to do the recommended 150 minutes a week, you may be tempted not to bother getting off the couch. That would be a mistake.

Research results are varied however some research shows that even small amounts of exercise give you a longevity boost. In other words, anything is better than nothing.

According to a study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine just 11 minutes of “moderate-tovigorous” activity significantly lengthened the lifespans of people who spend most of their day sitting. In fact, someone who goes from no exercising at all to 20 minutes of exercise a day is going to get more “bang for their buck” than someone who increases their exercise from 80 to 100 minutes.

Other Options Interactive Sports / If you shoot for longer periods of exercise each day prioritize activities you can do with others. Interactive sport activities such as tennis, badminton and soccer have been associated with a longer lifespan than solo exercise.

For overall well-being, interactive sports, where there is some camaraderie, are best. Find what is most enjoyable for you.

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How Many Steps / Although 10,000 steps a day has been touted as the gold standard, it seems something closer to 7,000 steps may be enough for a longer lifespan. If you’re an older adult, early data indicates it may be possible to get a longevity boost from as few as 5,500 or 6,000 steps a day, says James O’Keefe, M.D., director of preventive cardiology at the St. Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute.

Strength Training / Incorporating strength training into your weekly routine is also important for a long life, research shows. One study published in the journal Preventive Medicine found that older adults who strength-trained at least twice a week had 46 percent lower odds of early death.

Even with no other exercise, resistance training on its own was associated with a 21 percent drop in the risk of all-cause mortality. When combined with aerobic exercise like walking, it cut the risk by 40 percent.

Note that strength training doesn’t have to mean lifting weights. Experts say it can also be working with a resistance band, using your body weight for exercises such as squats and push-ups, or simply digging with a shovel while gardening.

Flexibility and Balance Matter / The federal activity guidelines specifically advise older adults to include stretching and balance training as part of their weekly physical activity. That is backed up by science showing a strong link between flexibility, balance and longevity. In a 2021 study, poor balance function was linked to a 44-percent increased risk of death from all causes in adults age 40 and older.

Maintaining your flexibility and balance as you age is important to improve your mobility, preserve your independence and help prevent falls.

Spending 10 minutes a day doing some flexibility and balance exercises is all that’s necessary, according to experts.

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ease the transition. Visiting the facility ahead of time and also having familiar people along during the move can be very helpful.

For more active seniors, downsizing to an apartment in an independent living community can be a major change but it also offers freedom from maintenance and chores.

Today’s senior facilities often provide plenty of shared space for entertaining, as well as plenty of opportunity to meet new, likeminded people and get involved in clubs and activities.

In-Home Care /A senior often prefers to remain in his or her home where they are familiar with the location of all necessities. A downside is that a once-manageable home can easily become difficult to maintain and there can be safety issues (see “Home Improvements for Safer Aging” in this issue).

Cost The bottom line is that the more care a senior

requires, the more expensive the care. While facilities generally charge day rates, providers of in-home care often charge by the hour. That makes in-home care potentially more expensive.

Whether the decision is to stay at home or to try something new, it’s an incredibly important decision to make for yourself or a loved one.

Finding the right solution for your circumstances can take some research and work, but feeling safe and cared for is invaluable and well worth the time, energy, and money.

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Slatington Library News Submitted by Louise Bechtel

The library is celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday the entire month of March. Stop in and pick up a gift bag for your child/children next month, and have your picture taken with Thing 1 and Thing 2!

The library is once again hosting the Woman’s Club of Slatington’s Annual Arts Contest.

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The library will once again be sponsoring the Donald Owens reading incentive program. This program is held in honor of Donald Owens who was an avid reader and friend of the library. The participants need to read 10 books and write down the titles. For every 10 books read, a raffle ticket will be given. Four $25.00 prizes will be given away. This program will begin on February 18th, and end on May 1st. Readers of all ages are invited to participate.

The Book Club is currently reading “The wonder of lost causes” by Nick Trout. They will meet virtually on March 7th at 1:00. There are copies of the book available at the library. If you are interested in joining the book club, please contact the library. Next months book will be Riley Sager's “The Last Time I Lied” The library is currently receiving donations in memory of John Kisthardt and Debbie Silfies. We thank the families for including the library in remembrance of their loved ones. If you would like to purchase a book in memory or in honor of someone, please contact the library.

The library is no longer collecting fines for overdue books. The practice was suspended during the Covid-19 closures, and our regional library consortium decided to keep it that way. If you have any overdue materials, please return them to the library, there will be no fines, no questions asked. The book return is always open.

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Ressler (Class of 1975), Mr. Charles Hangen (Class of 1990), Ms. Tina Pagotto (Class of 1993), Mr. Travis Mohr (Class of 1999), Mr. Dale Newhart (Class of 1943), Mr. Daryl Amey (Class of 1962), Dr. Edgar Balliet (Class of 1968), Dr. Linda Koch (Class of 1965), Mr. Leo Livengood (Class of 1957), Mr. John Mauser (Class of 1965), Mr. Larry Oberly (Class of 1963), Ms. Grace Lois Bauer (Class of 1970), Mr. Daniel P. Heist (Class of 1979), and Mrs. Fiorella Reginelli Mirabito (Class of 1980). The Distinguished Alumni Award Inductees honored on the Wall serve as an inspiration to all students and as a reminder to the entire community of Northampton Area School District’s proud education tradition and commitment to serve others.

In addition to the recognition on the Wall of Honor, the 2022 Award recipients will be publicly recognized at the Distinguished Alumni Award Celebration Dinner, September 25, 2022, at Woodstone County Club and Lodge in Danielsville.

The event is a major fundraiser of the Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation, and all proceeds from the event are used to support the Foundation’s mission “to promote, enhance, and supplement educational and co-curricular programs” with funding for “extended learning opportunities and experiences” that benefit Northampton Area School District K-12 students. Distinguished

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Northern Lehigh Senior High Honor Roll-2nd quarter submitted by Shelley Smith

The Northern Lehigh Senior High School honor roll for the second marking period of the 2021-2022 school year, as announced by Mr. Robert Vlasaty, Principal, is as follows:

Principal’s List: 12th Grade: Trevor Amorim, Zachary Chamberlain, Paige Craddock, Travis Danko, Gabriel Diaz, Kaiden Dos Santos, Cole Hausman, Kendall Heiney, Brianna Hess, Alexis Hollinger, Colby Jackovitz, Eric Kraynik, Brianna Kuhns, Sophia Lear, Owen Levan-Uhler, Ryan Lynch, Caelin Mack, Brynn Messinger, Carly Mikulski, Ty Moffitt, Emily Moyer, Nia Nicholson, Emma Niebell, Brooke Nonnemacher, Makenzie Peckham, Alicia Quattrocchi, Saige Schellenberg, Skylar Schellenberg, Daliah Shupp, Samantha Slack, Stefany Steckel, Nate Walters, Abigail Williams, Molly Williams 11th Grade: Elizabeth Binder, Aiyana Bosch, Bianca Carrion, Danielle Dougherty, Keona Dyer, Diego Fenstermaker, Lily Groover, Zoe Haines, Zoe Hathaway, Ethan Karpowich, Caitlin Kirk,

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If you have been diagnosed by your eye doctor with a cataract, you are not alone. According to the National Eye Institute, cataract affects over 24.4 million Americans age 40 and older.

Here are a few recommendations from the American Academy of Ophthalmology to follow once diagnosed with a cataract.

Have an eye exam every year if you’re older than 65, or every two years if younger.

Protect your eyes from UV light by wearing sunglasses that block at least 99 percent UV and a hat.

If you smoke, quit. Smoking is a key risk factor for cataracts.

Use brighter lights for reading and other activities. A magnifying glass may be helpful to use.

Limit driving at night once night vision, halos, or glare can affect driving safety.

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Protect Your Eyes You may be able to slow down your development of cataracts. Protecting your eyes from sunlight is the best way to do this. Make sure to wear sunglasses that screen out the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) light rays.

Cataract Treatment How can cataracts be removed? Cataracts can be removed only with surgery. If your cataract symptoms are not bothering you very much, talk with your eye doctor to see when is your best time to remove the cataract. Your eye doctor can suggest options that will be best to suit your needs.

What Happens During Cataract Surgery?

During cataract surgery, your eye surgeon will remove your eye’s cloudy natural lens. Then your eye surgeon will replace it with an artificial lens.

This new lens is called an intraocular lens (or IOL).

When you decide to have cataract surgery, your doctor will educate you about IOLs and how they work.

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When to be Concerned About Forgetfulness

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You were rushing to leave the house this morning and forgot – again – where you last left your car keys. Then tonight, you spent at least five minutes looking for your reading glasses, only to realize they were hanging on the chain around your neck the whole time. You’ve been wondering if it’s time to worry. Just how do you tell the difference between the normal memory problems and something worse, like dementia or Alzheimer’s disease?

It’s an important question to ask.

Worldwide there are 47.5 million people with dementia, which describes a group of symptoms that affect cognitive tasks like memory and reasoning.

“Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in people over the age of 65 years old,” said Dr. Glen Finney, director for Geisinger's Aging Brain and Behavioral Neurology. “Currently there are more than 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, and the biggest risk of all for Alzheimer’s disease is your age.”

Memory issues that are normal “We have all had moments when it was hard to recall some detail like someone’s name when you wanted it, only to have it come to you later,” said Dr. Finney. “However, given enough time you should be able to remember and do mentally all

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If what you experience falls into any of these categories, it’s likely nothing to worry about: Forgetting facts over time: This is also called “transience.” Researchers speculate it may be the brain’s way of making room for new memories.

Being absent-minded: Forgetting for a moment why you went into a room or misplacing items (like your car keys) in a common place is a sign that your brain didn’t secure the details, likely because you were distracted.

Not being able to retrieve a memory in the moment: This is the feeling of a memory or detail on the tip of your tongue. Also called “blocking,” there may be a stronger memory that gets in the way. When you relax usually the memory comes back to you.

Forgetting minor details: You may remember part of the memory but not all of it, or you may get some of the minor details wrong. This is called “misattribution.”

Inaccurate memories: Memories are subject to suggestibility, meaning that something you learn after creating a memory can change how you recall it. If this happens only every once in a while then that is common.

Biased memories: Two people who experience the same thing may recall it in different ways. You experience and recall memories through the lens of your personality and your previous experiences.

When it may be time to worry There are some memory-related problems that may be cause for concern. If you or a loved one experience any of the following symptoms frequently, discuss them with a doctor: Memory problems that impair daily living: Problems such as forgetting things you just learned, needing to have things repeated frequently,

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repeating yourself frequently, or requiring memory aides and notes to remember simple tasks when you never had to before.

Getting lost in familiar places: Not being able to find your way through your favorite park, getting lost on your way to work, or forgetting how you got somewhere.

Misplacing objects in unusual places: Frequently being unable to find an object after retracing your steps, or finding them in an unusual spot (such as your car keys in the refrigerator).

“Talk to your doctor if you or someone you know have noticed changes in your memory, especially if accompanied by other signs such as challenges with planning and problem solving, difficulty with words and visual relationships of things, poor judgment or mood changes,” said Dr. Finney.

“While some causes of dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease are progressive, which means the symptoms get worse over time, others are reversible, which means they could be fixed or halted if caught early enough. And if you are starting to get a dementia, knowing early may give you one last chance to make plans for your future care and living situation while you can still make good decisions

8 Ways to Protect Your Ears and Hearing Health By earq.com

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1. Use earplugs around loud noises Approximately 15% of Americans have noiseinduced hearing loss because of loud work or leisure environments.

Clubs, concerts, lawnmowers, chainsaws, and any other noises that force you to shout so the person next to you can hear your voice all create dangerous levels of sound. Earplugs are convenient and easy to obtain. You can even have a pair custom fitted for your ears by your local hearing healthcare provider.

Musicians' earplugs are custom earplugs with filters that allow a person to hear conversations and music but still reduce harmful sound levels while maintaining the quality of the original sound as closely as possible.

2. Turn the volume down According to the World Health Organization, 1.1 billion teenagers and young adults worldwide are at risk for noise-induced hearing loss from unsafe use of audio devices.

If you like to enjoy music through headphones or earbuds, you can protect your ears by following the 60/60 rule. The suggestion is to listen with headphones at no more than 60% volume for no

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Don't forget that any loud music, not just music played through headphones, presents a risk for noise-induced hearing loss. If you're hosting a social event, keep the music at a volume which won't force people to shout in order to hold a conversation 3. Give your ears time to recover If you are exposed to loud noises for a prolonged period of time, like at a concert or a bar, your ears need time to recover. If you can, step outside for five minutes every so often in order to let them rest.

What’s more, researchers have found that your ears need an average of 16 hours of quiet to recover from one loud night out.

4. Stop using cotton swabs in your ears It’s common for people to use cotton swabs to clean wax out of their ear canal, but this is definitely not advisable. A little bit of wax in your ears is not only normal, but it’s also important. The ears are self-cleaning organs, and wax stops dust and other harmful particles from entering the canal. Plus, inserting anything inside your ear canals risks damaging sensitive organs like your ear drum.

If you have excess wax, you can clean around the canal with a damp towel—gently. You could also use ear wax removal solution over the course of a few nights. This softens the wax so that it will eventually flow out on its own. The best solution is always to seek a professional opinion and care when possible.

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6. Keep your ears dry Excess moisture can allow bacteria to enter and attack the ear canal. This can cause swimmer's ear or other types of ear infections, which can be dangerous for your hearing ability. Be sure you gently towel-dry your ears after bathing or swimming. If you can feel water in the ear, tilt your head to the side and tug lightly on the ear lobe to coax the water out.

You can also ensure that your ears stay dry and healthy by using custom-fit swimmers' earplugs, which block water from entering the ear canal.

They're great for adults and kids alike, and they work wonders in preventing swimmer's ear. Make an appointment with your local hearing health professional to get fitted.

7. Get up and move Did you know that exercise is good for your ears?

It’s true. Cardio exercises like walking, running, or cycling gets the blood pumping to all parts of your body, including the ears. This helps the ears’ internal parts stay healthy and working to their maximum potential. Make sure to stay safe! When cycling, always wear a helmet. If you fall and hit your head, a concussion can harm your hearing.

8. Manage stress levels Stress and anxiety have been linked to both temporary and permanent tinnitus (a phantom ringing in the ears). High levels of stress cause your body to go into fight or flight mode, which is an instinctual reaction that fills your body with adrenaline to help you either fight or flee from danger. This process puts a lot of pressure on your nerves, blood flow, body heat, and more. It's commonly thought that this pressure and stress can travel up into your inner ear and contribute to tinnitus symptoms.

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The Rotary Club of Slatington Community Grant Applications Now Available submitted by Eric Heiney

Every year The Rotary Club of Slatington, in keeping with Rotary International's Theme of "Service Above Self', awards grants to various community organizations that make a difference in the lives of the people of the Northern Lehigh area. This past year the Rotary Club of Slatington awarded grants to the Northern Lehigh Food Bank, Slatington Public Library, Northern Lehigh Recreation Authority, Walnutport Canal Assoc.,

Lehigh Gap Nature Center, Walnutport Playground Assoc., and various other organizations. Projects ranged from grants for Dreams Come True, Purple Pinkie Race to raise funds to eradicate polio, the annual Christmas gift program for children sponsored by the Northern Lehigh Pastoral Association through Friedens United Church of Christ and Children's educational programs sponsored by the Northern Lehigh Recreation Authority and the Lehigh Gap Nature Center. If your charitable organization is interested in receiving an application for a grant in 2022, contact Clarence Smith at ceseapa@yahoo.com or call 610760-2455. The Rotary Club of Slatington meets every Thursday 6:15 PM at Woodstone Country Club in Danielsville from September through June and at Lehigh Gap Nature Center Rotary Pavilion in July and August. You are welcome to visit with us and see what Rotary is all about. For information contact Clarence Smith or Eric Heiney at 610-7621196, https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubof Slatington or www.rotary.org.

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St. Peter’s UMC Events Submitted by Sharleen Crossett

Options: Starting Tuesday, February 15th, weather permitting “Grief Share” will be meeting at 10am at the Helping Hand Community Center of Slatedale, located at 4019 Main Street, Slatedale.

It will also meet on Thursdays starting on February 17th at 6:30PM. If you are interested in participating in either program contact Pastor Bill to register, as size of groups may be limited and to reserve your book.

Looking ahead to Lent services beginning on Wednesday March 2nd, the series of services is titled “By My Hand For My Sake”. All services are at 7PM. New Bible study to begin. St. Peter’s Bible Study on Monday mornings at 11am will be doing “Numbers” by Melissa Spoelstra and Monday evening at 6:30pm will be doing the study “Case for Easter”. Please contact Pastor Bill to reserve a book. As with all activities of the church the Bible studies are open to all. There is no cost for the book, but donations are accepted.

At this time, we are continuing with the online services along with the church being fully opened.

On Friday’s join Pastor Michelle with “Moments with Kids, at 4PM. These can be viewed on facebook.com/StPetersChurch18080.

EDGE (Every Day God Encounters) is looking for you to come and join us.! All youth in 6th through 12th grades are invited to attend an evening of fellowship, activities, and Biblical lessons, and the first Monday of the month is game and snack night. Regular meetings are held on Monday evening from 6-7PM. For more information, please contact Kristin at 484-550-2578.

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Please note that both clothing collection boxes are now open for donations of gently used clothing only NO toys, etc. Please do not leave clothing outside of collection boxes. If clothing gets wet, we must throw it away. Your cooperation is appreciated.

In all areas of the church’s ministries, we continue to praise God for his blessings both large and small.

If you have a need, please contact Pastor Bill at 610-737-1450 to see if help is available.

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TOUCH OF DUTCH Submitted by Larry Gradwohl

Faasnacht Die Englische saage “Shrove Tuesday,” die Pennsylvaanisch-Deitsche saage “die Faasenacht,” “Faasnacht,” “Faschtnacht,” “Fassnacht” odder sogaar der “Pannekuche-daag.” Die Deitsche sin, wie ihr schunn wisst, menschdens Brodeschdande, un veralders hen sie nix vun dene Kannival gewisst, as die Gadollische hen. Die Deitsche hen an dem Dienschdaag graad geduh, was sie an annere Dienschdaage geduh hen; die hen graad im Haus, in der Scheier un verleicht uff’m Feld weider gschafft. Awwer wie ihr gude Leit eich denke kennt, die Deitsche hen ihre Gebreiche ghatt.

Do sin en paar: In deel Gegende hen die Kinner als der Schulmeeschder nausgschpatt. (Ya, seil hen sie aa als geduh vor em Grischdaag!) Die Kinner, wu’s erscht in die Schul kumme sin, hen die Leede zugemacht un die Dier gschlosse. Dann, wann noch en Schuler kumme iss, hen die Kinner gegaxt un gegreht, hen dann “Hallo, Faasnacht” gegrische, un no hen sie der Schuler reigelosst. Sell hen sie geduh, bis der Schulmeeschder kumme is. Dann hen sie widder gegreht un gegaxt, hen dann der Meeschder entwedder neigelosst odder nausgschpatt – der Gebrauch waar unnerschiddlich in de unnerschiddliche Gegende.

In deel Gegende, wie gsaagt, hen die Kinner als der Meeschder nausgschpatt, un dann hen sie der

letscht Schuler aus der Schul die “Faasenacht” gheesse. Awwer sell waar gewiss net so schlimm.

Nee, es haett gewiss schlimmer sei kenne – mer haett sellem Daag der letscht aus’m Bett sei kenne, un sell waar en Sinn un en Schand! Der erscht, wu uffgschtanne is, waar der Hauslumpe, odder die Gluck, odder der Gansert, odder der Schpiellumpe-suckler.

Awwer sell waar gewiss net so schlimm. Nee, mer haett der letscht sei kenne, wu uffgschtanne iss.

Dann waar. mer “die Faasnacht” (odder graad die Faas) – un sell, wie gsaat, waar en Schand.

Wann mer die Faasnacht waar, waar mer der ganz Daag ausgschpott warre, un mer hot viel Arewet zu duh ghatt. Mer hot die Bedder mache misse, die Esch nausbringe un es Holz reibringe misse, un die Arewet in der Scheier duh misse.

Awwer wann mer vun der Schul heemkumme is, do waar die Memm “Faasnacht” kichelcher am mache. Un sie waare nadierlich viereckich – ya, viereckich, net rund! Un in der Mitt hen sie graad en gleener Schlitz ghatt. Ya, gewiss, sie hen ken Loch ghatt! Ich saag’s noch ee Mol: Richdiche Faasnacht-kicherlcher waare viereckich un hen ken Loch ghatt!

Nau, bischt du deitsch odder net, du muscht an der Faasnacht Faasnacht-kichelcher esse. Ferwas?

Well, heer mol zu! Wann du ken Kichelcher esse duhscht, dann bischt es ganz Yaahr net glicklich.

Dei Flax watt gewiss net waxe, dei Grautkepp bleiwe ganz glee, dei Oier warre net ausbriehe – un du wattscht Gschwaere griege. ‘S iss waahr!

Un bischt en Meed, dann nemmscht es erscht Kichelche, as gemacht hoscht, duhscht’s unnich dei Schatz, un nemmscht’s naus zum Brunne. Der erscht Mannskall, wu mit dir schwetzt, watt dei Mann warre. Un witt du es ganz Yaahr Glick hawwe, dann nemmscht die erscht drei Kichelche un duhscht sie uff en Fenschder-gschtell – awwer

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saag’s ken Mensch! Dann kummt en gleener Mann, nemmt sie weg un esst sie – awwer saag’s ya ken Mensch!

Hoscht en Schparrkett? Gut. Nemm die Kett un mach en Ring demit uff’m Boddem. Dann duh die aerscht drei Faasnacht-kichelcher uffbreckle un in der Ring schmeisse. Wann die Hinkel die Grimmle esse, dann dutt ken Hinkelwoi sie fange. Gewiss net!

Hoscht ken Schparrkett? ‘S macht nix aus.

Schtreh die Grimmle im Scheierhof rum, un die Hinkel lege besser. ‘S is gewiss waahr. Un macht mer mit’m Fett, wu mer die Fettkuche drin gekocht hot? Mit dem Fett kann mer eppes Wehes gut heele. Un des Fett iss gut fer Ax-schnitt Wehes heele. (Awwer vergess net: mer sett an der Faasnacht ken Holz hacke!). Un duh sell Fett uff die Axele vun deinre Wegge, Ya, es macht gut Waageschmier, un wann du dei Weggeredder mit sellem Fett schmierscht, dann bleiwe die Geil immer schee ruhich, un (wie alli-epper weess) die Radde warre net die Ern fresse, wu du in denne Wegge hoscht.

Un nadierlich kann mer die Kichelcher net graad esse, wie sie sin. Nee, mer muss Melassich druff duh, odder mer schneid sie darrich die Mitt un

dutt Schmierkaes un Lattwarick druff. Un die menschde Deitsche dunke sie—in Kaffee odder Balsemtee odder Blohbarigtee. Ya, sell iss awwer gut! Un wann etliche am Mittwoch noch iwwerich sin, dann ess graad weider. Waarem odder kalt sin sie am beschde!

-Earl C. Haag Shrove Tuesday The ‘English’ folks say “Shrove Tuesday”; The Dutch say some variation of “Faasnacht” or even Pancake Day. The Dutch are, as you already know, mostly Protestant and in olden times knew nothing of the Carnival festival, like the Catholics did. The Dutch carried on this Tuesday, like they did on other Tuesdays, they once again worked in the house, in the barn and perhaps on the field. And as you good people can imagine; the Dutch had their customs. And here are a few: In some regions the children always used to bar out the schoolmaster. (Yes, they also used to do that before Christmas!) The children who came first to school closed the shudders and locked the door. Then when another student came, the children within cackled and crowed and then cried, Continued on page 30

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“Hello Faasnacht,” and then let the student in.

That they did until the schoolmaster came. Then they again crowed and cackled and then either let in the schoolmaster or barred him out – the custom was different in different areas.

In some areas, as said, the children barred out the schoolmaster and then they called the last student out of school the “Faasnacht.” But that was not so bad. No, it could certainly be a lot worse – one could be the last out of bed on that day, and that was a sin and a shame! The first one who got up was the ‘house-rag’, or the ‘cluck’ or the ‘gander’ or the ‘dishrag-sucker’. But that was certainly not so bad. No, one could be the last one to get out of bed. Then he/she was ‘the Faasnacht’ (or just the ‘Faas) – and that, as said was a shame.

When one was the ‘Faasnacht’, one was made fun of the whole day, and he had a lot of work to do. He had to make the beds, take out the ashes and bring in the wood, and do the work in the barn.

But when one got home from school, there was mom making Faasnacht doughnuts. And they were naturally rectangular – yes, rectangular, not round! And in the middle they had a tiny slit. No, they did not have hole in them. I will say it one more time: Real Faasnacht cakes were rectangular and did not have a hole in them!

Now, if you’re Dutch or not, you must eat a Faasnacht doughnut on Shrove Tuesday. Why? Well, listen up! If you don’t eat one then you will not be lucky the whole year. Your flax certainly won’t grow, your cabbage heads will remain small, your eggs won’t hatch out – and you will get boils.

That’s the truth!

And if you are a girl, take the first doughnut that you made, put it under your apron and take

it out to the well. The first young fellow that you talk with, will become your man. And if you want to have luck the entire year, then take the first three doughnuts and put them on the window sill – but don’t tell any man! Then a little man will come and take them away and eat them – but don’t tell any person!

Do you have a log chain? Good. Take the chain and make a ring with it on the ground. Then break up the first three faasnacht doughnuts and throw them in the ring. If the chickens eat the crumbs, then no chicken hawk will snatch them. Certainly not!

Don’t have a log chain? No problem. Scatter the crumbs around in the barnyard and the chicken will lay better. That is certainly true. And what do we do with the left-over fat from cooking the doughnuts? With that fat you can heal something sore. And it’s good to heal a cut from an axe. (But don’t forget, one should not chop wood on Shrove Tuesday.) And put that fat on the axels of your wagons. Yes, that makes good wagon grease, and if you grease your wagon wheels with that fat, then the horses will always remain calm, and the rats (like everyone knows) will not eat the harvest that is in the wagons.

And naturally we can’t eat the doughnuts just the way they are. No, we must put molasses on then or cut them through the middle and put cottage cheese and apple butter on them. And most Dutch folks dunk them in coffee or peppermint tea or sweet goldenrod tea. Yes. Is that ever good!

And if some are still left over on Wednesday, then eat then right away again. Warm or cold, they are the best!

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Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander Nathaniel Smith presented the Eagle Award to U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Sean Baily during the Pennsylvania VFW Midwinter Conference in Lancaster, Pa. Saturday, Jan. 22.

The award is presented to commend the service of individuals in the military or supporting veterans, their families, or communities.

U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Sean Baily has served more than 28 years in the medical field caring for America’s sons and daughters that wear the uniform. He is a graduate of several leadership

courses and special operations schools to include Amphibious Reconnaissance School, Dive School, Airborne School, Special Operations Combat Medic Course and is a graduate of the Joint Special Operations Senior Enlisted Academy. In 2020 Baily assumed the role of command master chief of the Naval Hospital/Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command, Jacksonville, Florida.

The Eagle Award reads: The Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars Salutes & Commends U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Sean Baily For his more than 28 years of service to the United States of America in which he took on great challenges and cared for America’s sons and daughters in uniform as a medical professional and leader.

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