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Mumby talks to the animals through humane society action

BY JENNIFER DECKER

jdecker@kpcnews.net ANGOLA — Steve Mumby ďŹ gured it was his time to get involved as an animal lover after a 40-year ďŹ nancial career.

Mumby is board president of the Steuben County Humane Society, which specializes in small animals. He said he considers himself an ambassador for the nonproďŹ t organization. “I’ve always been a high energy guy.

Part of that energy I gift back to the community in which I live,� he said. “I’d like to think that all I’ve learned and the mistakes I’ve made have some purpose.

It’s important to have the heart to help. The needs in every community are signiďŹ cant.

Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.�

He came to the humane society after retiring from nearly 40 years working for the Lincoln Financial Group in Fort Wayne. Mumby was asked to help at the shelter by another board member. “The shelter always has a long list on needs. In this case, it was a new fenced-in area to allow dogs and humans

to socialize,� Mumby said. “With the help of my engineering-minded neighbor, we built the new fenced-in area. This was the jumping off point, in which case I became a board member and soon thereafter, board president. It’s an honor.�

Mumby said that people don’t always understand how the shelter is funded. Part of the money comes from Steuben County and the City of Angola. About 90 percent comes from donations, fundraising and fees. “It’s done with compassion for the nearly 1,000 plus new animals we bring in to the shelter every year. Just imagine what it would be like if we didn’t have a secure place for dogs and cats looking for their forever homes,� he said.

Mumby and his wife, Nila, moved to Snow Lake in Steuben County full time in 2009. It was a move he said they were fortunate to make. The couple has two dogs, Eddie and Mack, and a cat, Princess Kate — all adopted.

Mumby has always been an animal lover from an early age. He grew up in Portland and said his family had quite a

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Steve Mumby plays with two dogs available for adoption at the Steuben County Humane Society. As president of the society’s board, Mumby gets to show his love of animals by doing much behind-the-scenes work, especially with ďŹ nance.

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grants and donations,” he said.

Sheri Trine, an executive board member for the Steuben County Humane Society, simply raved about Mumby’s work accomplished on behalf of the nonprofit.

“I cannot say enough good things about the man. He has done a phenomenal job,” Trine said. “He’s just an outstanding person. He does it with such job and he loves what he’s doing. He’s gone above and beyond.”

In addition to his work at the humane society, Mumby serves on the finance committee for the Steuben County Community Foundation and is president of his neighborhood association.

He also is an avid gardener and a runner.

The humane society’s second annual Casino Night and Auction will be held on Saturday, June 1 at Club Paradise from 7-11 p.m. Cost is $25 per person and will feature hors d’oeuvres, music, charity gaming, cash bar, raffle and live and silent auctions. Last year’s event raised $50,000.

This year’s event has a fundraising goal

Motion most important for seniors

BY OCTAVIA LEHMAN

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Steve Mumby shows an adoptable mix-breed dog some love at the Steuben County Humane Society.

Mumby serves as the society’s board president. Plans are in the works for the society’s big fundraiser, the second annual Casino Night and Auction, which will be held Saturday, June 1, at Club Paradise on Lake James from 7-11 p.m.

of $60,000.

Tickets may be purchased at the humane society, 1700 N 200W; Club Paradise, 3861 N. Bayview Road, Lake James or at steubencountyhumanesociety. org or call 225-7247.

olehman@kpcnews.net AUBURN — Staying mobile, especially for seniors, is important.

Exercise keeps joints limber, providing ease from pain.

Renea Hamman, the rehabilitation director at Laurels of DeKalb, said the best exercise seniors can do is to keep moving.

“As you age you have a tendency to slow down and not move,” Hamman said.

“This increases the pain in joints and stiffness.

“The biggest thing is to keep moving — period,” Hamman said.

Hamman said seniors should keep joints flexible and work on strength.

At the Laurels, Hamman teaches two exercise classes that are open free to the community: an arthritis exercise class and a tai chi class.

The arthritis class is designed to help those struggling with arthritis. To teach, Hamman obtained a special license through the National Arthritis Association.

Hamman directs students in range of motion exercises — moving the extremities (arms and legs) into an end range.

The tai chi class also helps keep seniors

moving. Tai chi is a martial arts class that focuses on slow, gentle movements.

Hamman describes it as a slow motion dance.

“It includes slow gentle movements with your arms and legs,” Hamman said.

For wheelchair-bound seniors, Hamman suggests doing any type of exercise with a range of motion, such as stretching arms up and out to the side.

“Just because (seniors) are sitting down doesn’t mean they can’t learn exercises,” she said.

At Cameron Woods in Angola, the activities director, Monica Hunt, leads residents in a stretch and flex class three times a week.

The class meets in the mornings and focuses on getting residents stretching and stay mobile.

“The residents seem to enjoy it,” Hunt said. “They keep limber.”

When the weather is nice, Hunt said residents take advantage of the nice weather and walk outside.

Joell Stuckey, the director of rehabilitation at the Rehab Center of Cameron Community Hospital, said small changes in strength can lead to big changes in safety and function in seniors.

Stuckey said that weak knees and ankles strongly correlate to falls.

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The DeKalb County Council on Aging provides the opportunity for seniors to exercise at the Heimach Senior Activity Center, 1800 Seventh St., Auburn.

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Focusing on food can help improve all aspects of life

BY GRACE HOUSHOLDER

graceh@kpcnews.net As we were driving through Virginia recently, I purchased a copy of a weekly newspaper, the Bland County Messenger, to read on the road. The newspaper caught my eye because the lead story was about bats disappearing from the area’s caves due to some kind of fungus Danielle Nierenberg that makes their noses white.

I wanted to share the article with the Rev. Dan Barker of Kendallville because I learned recently that he is able Ellen Gustafson to catch and release bats with his bare hands. He is not afraid of them and he knows their value. I knew he would be interested in the article.

As I leafed through the paper I also found a very interesting article about how our world would benefit if we all centered our lives on food. We all need to eat. So why not prepare and eat food with friends — nourishing our souls as well as our bodies. Also, ideally, more food would be locally grown. The basic idea of the article was that everything in life benefits when we preserve the eco-systems that we need for growing good, healthy food and when we enjoy that food with family and friends.

Those thoughts reminded me of an

Northeast Indiana offers Farm to Fork experience According to visitnoblecounty.com, the Noble County Visitors Bureau has teamed with agricultural producers to tell the story of the real and fresh food products that are raised in Noble County.

A few examples: • Pick your own strawberries and blueberries near Wawaka.

• Enjoy a farmer’s market.

• Learn how the third generation of the Owens family near Avilla continues to be one of Indiana’s largest maple syrup producers.

• Learn about bison at Cook’s Bison Ranch in Wolcottville.

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article that appeared in our newspapers several months ago. Written by Danielle Nierenberg of Chicago and Ellen Gustafson of San Diego, the co-founders of The Food Think Tank, the article contained suggestions such as: • Grow food in cities and towns: For example, at Bell Book & Candle restaurant in New York, customers are served rosemary, cherry tomatoes, romaine and other produce grown from the restaurant’s rooftop garden.

• Mobile grocery stores: Low-income families often have access only to convenience stores, not grocery stores.

Instead of chips and soda, mobile grocery stores provide affordable fresh produce, often not available in low-income communities.

• Know your food: Try not to eat anything that your grandparents wouldn’t recognize.

• Acknowledge the importance of farmers: Farmers aren’t just farmers, they’re business people, stewards of the land and educators, sharing knowledge in their communities.

Rome City is growing lavender.

• Orchard Hill Farms just outside Kendallville has apples, locally produced honey, apple butter and more.

• The DeCamp Gardens are just outside Albion.

• Country Heritage Winery and Vineyard in LaOtto opened last spring, adding to northern Indiana’s growing list of wine makers.

Group tours are available to educate visitors on the products and processes of the farms in our area. Home-cooked meals can be arranged, too.

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Stuckey suggests that seniors move every day for balance, heart health and metabolism. When strength training, Stuckey encourages to train only every other day so that muscles recover.

To train, she suggests using low-tech weighted items such as soup cans to perform training exercises. The amount of weight should be low and the repetitions high (12 or more).

If balance is an issue, training can be done sitting down. Stuckey also suggests focusing on multiple joints, not just one area.

Other tips for exercising include: • taking a warm shower prior to exercise. It can help loosen arthritic joints.

• taking gentle stretches before and after exercise.

• making slow and steady movement if arthritis is a problem.

• using good posture while exercising — sit or stand “tall.”

Stuckey also suggests moving joints through their range of motion when joints have the least pain and stiffness, and the most energy.

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Maintaining healthy lifestyle important for seniors

BY KATHRYN BASSETT

kathrynb@kpcnews.net Maintaining overall health is one way seniors might fend off dementia, researchers in Canada have found.

Researchers studied data on more than 7,000 survey participants who answered questions on overall health. Circulatory diseases correlated to high dementia onset.

Researchers found other conditions, such as arthritis, sinus infections, incontinence and poor hearing, also played a role.

Dr. Kenneth Rockwood, a professor of geriatric medicine and neurology at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, participated in the dementia study that was published in the journal Neurology.

According to Rockwood, “The best thing people can do to stay physically healthy — and thus maintain their brains too — is to exercise.”

Other ways to stay healthy include

adopting a healthy, balanced diet and keeping the brain active as much as possible.

Seniors can participate in low-impact exercises that promote muscle strength and flexibility. Water exercises, which do not place strain on joints, and stretching routines such as yoga and tai chi are effective.

Engaging in activities such as puzzles and reading helps to keep the brain active and sharp.

The DeKalb County Council on Aging offers a host of activities at the Heimach Senior Center to help seniors stay physically and emotionally fit. Ongoing activities include excursions, card groups, concerts, movies, educational and informational programs, exercise equipment, euchre, penny bingo, pool tables, KATHRYN BASSETT luncheons, social gatherings and entertain- The DeKalb County Council on Aging offers a host of activities at the Heimach ment, travel tours and yoga classes.

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It’s easy for older adults to beat the summer heat

predmond@kpcnews.net LAGRANGE — With summer just around the corner and hot weather on the horizon, local hospitals and senior service agencies are encouraging those over 50 to make sure they stay safe in the hot weather.

Heat and humidity typical of midsummer can present a dangerous combination, especially to seniors. As our bodies age, we tend not to be able to shed heat as well as when we were young. The matter can be complicated by common medications for heart conditions and blood pressure.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, people 65 years old and older are more prone to summer maladies such as heat stroke and heat-related stress than younger people.

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The agency’s mission is to assist seniors in maintaining their independence and help them remain in their homes for as long as possible.

“Everything that we do, directly or indirectly, has to do with that,” said council on aging administrative assistant Janel Whan.

A healthy diet also helps keep many diseases at bay. A balanced and regular diet will help strengthen the immune system, said Rhonda Walton, the registered

are easily preventable.

“If you have an air conditioner, run that on warm days,” said Parkview Hospital’s emergency medicine physician Daniel Maas.

Not only does an air conditioner cool off the air, it removes the humidity, and often, it’s the humidity that’s more dangerous than the heat.

“We rid ourselves of heat through sweating, and once the humidity gets above 75 percent, our ability to lose heat through sweat goes way down,” Maas explained.

If air conditioning is unavailable, open windows on opposite ends of the house or building to cross-ventilate and increase air flow.

There are many different forms of heat injuries. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are the most common.

A person suffering either will likely dietitian at DeKalb Health Hospital.

Walton also recommends a daily multiple vitamin for seniors.

Patients with Alzheimer’s or dementia may experience a decreased appetite so ensuring they receive regular balanced meals and snacks is most important, Walton said.

Some patients who have Alzheimer’s or dementia also may forget how to chew or swallow and should be evaluated by a speech therapist to see whether food needs to be modified for safe consumption, Walton added.

Walton also recommends having nutritional supplements on hand.

exhibit one or more of the following signs: • weakness, • tiredness, • heavy sweating, • dizziness, • nausea, • fainting and • headache.

Heat stroke victims face an additional risk of extremely high body temperatures that if left untreated can be very dangerous.

Seniors without air conditioners can contact their local Council on Aging, an organization that often operates a cooling center during the hottest days. Other options include contacting the Community Action of NorthEast Indiana, or CANI, will has several programs aimed and helping out seniors during the summer.

One problem LaGrange County Council on Aging executive director Cheri Perkins

says she sees again and again is seniors hoping to avoid a large utility bill by not using their air conditioners, and then they suffer other heat related illness.

Perkins said the LaGrange agency does operate a cooling center on during the hottest days of the season, and can direct seniors to other agencies that can help them make it through the worse days of summer.

CANI, for example, will provide some seniors a one-time $65 electrical benefit to help them afford the extra cost of operating an air conditioner. That program starts in July.

CANI also makes fans and a limited number of air conditioners available to older adults.

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pressure often contain diuretics, which can increase the odds of suffering dehydration.

Dehydration is another common problem with the elderly during warm weather.

“Once seniors have checked with their doctor, they should make sure they drink plenty of fluids during warm weather,” said Maas.

Dehydration is a dangerous problem that can easily lead to hospitalization and become life threatening to an elderly person. As a person ages, his or her sense of thirst decreases and by the time an elderly person feels thirsty, he or she may already be dehydrated.

Common symptoms of dehydration include confusion, poor skin elasticity, cracked lips, a dry mouth and a furrowed tongue.

Several heat related illnesses can often occur at the same time, said Suzi Ogden of Cameron Woods, Angola. Dehydration can impair judgment causing an indivudual to remain outside, prompting a case of heat exhaustion. More time in the sun could

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then lead to heat stroke, which is far more dangerous.

“Heat stroke can kill,” Ogden reminds seniors.

Other ways to stay hydrated is to make sure to include two sources of fluid at each meal. Watermelon is a great tasting food and is almost all water. Ogden recommends people drink smaller portions of water to avoid feeling water logged, but drink those smaller portions more often.

Stay away from drinks with caffeine because these beverages dehydrate the body. Seniors should consider carrying water bottles with them while spending time outdoors.

Other common sense approaches to staying safe when the temperature climbs high is to avoid working outside in the direct sunlight during the middle of the day.

“Have the elderly tend to outside chores in the morning and the evening when it’s not as hot, and they don’t get as much exposure to direct sunlight,” Maas said.

“Have them wear appropriate sun block and clothing, like a hat with a wide brim and a single layer of loose clothing.”

Sunglasses are always a good idea too.

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The high cost of Alzheimer’s disease can’t be measured in dollars

BY BOB BUTTGEN

bbuttgen@kpcnews.net Perhaps no other disease that comes with aging has attracted more attention in the past decade than Alzheimer’s.

Millions of Americans are subjected to disruptions in their lifestyle due to this disease.

According to Angola’s Cameron Memorial Hospital website, Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and more than 5 million Americans are living with the disease. In 2013, Alzheimer’s will cost the nation $203 billion. This number is expected to rise to $1.2 trillion by 2050.

But advances are being made in early detection. Once early detection is possible, perhaps advances in treatment are soon to follow — maybe even a cure.

The Alzheimer’s Association offers these warning signs of Alzheimer’s:

following a familiar recipe or keeping track of monthly bills. They may have difficulty concentrating and take much longer to do things than they did before.

ately. Sometimes they may forget where they are or how they got there.

One of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s is memory loss, especially forgetting recently learned information.

Others include forgetting important dates or events; asking for the same information over and over; relying on memory aides (e.g., reminder notes or electronic devices) or family members for things they used to handle on their own.

• DIFFICULTY COMPLETING FAMILIAR TASKS AT HOME, AT WORK OR AT LEISURE

For some people, having vision problems is a sign of Alzheimer’s. They may have difficulty reading, judging distance and determining color or contrast. In terms of perception, they may pass a mirror and think someone else is in the room. They may not realize they are the person in the mirror.

• CHALLENGES IN PLANNING OR SOLVING PROBLEMS

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• MEMORY LOSS THAT DISRUPTS DAILY LIFE

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After 40, Morrow suggests people get their eyes checked every other year until they are 60; then every year after that.

Glaucoma is often found through pressure checks. While the pressure changes slowly over time, a lot of change could occur over a three-year period. If there is too much pressure, it can damage nerve ďŹ bers and eventually could affect vision.

About a third of all patients with glaucoma have normal eye pressure. In addition to checking the pressure and physical appearance of the eye, Morrow does an optic nerve exam and checks the patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visual ďŹ eld.

Vision Source has more complex tool in its box, optical coherence tomography (OCT), newer technology that captures

three-dimensional images of the eye. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can think of it as an MRI for the eye,â&#x20AC;? said Morrow. He said when it comes to glaucoma, the OCT is able to help a doctor further evaluate the volume of nerve ďŹ ber.

Another cutting-edge device is the VEP, which is being added to the Vision Source ofďŹ ce this month. While Morrow said it is not necessarily going to be a break-through for glaucoma, it is able to read nerve impulses of the eyes and into the brain and is helpful in concert with other evaluations.

An ultrasonic pachymeter, another high-tech tool, helps measure the thickness of the cornea, which coorelates with the pressure of the eye. It is an advance to the pachymeter that captures an ultra-high-deďŹ nitition echogram of the cornea. It can accurately measure corneal thickness and verify a doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s observations through other methods.

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Glaucoma is somewhat driven by genetics, said Morrow, and can also be caused by some medications. It is associated with other eye diseases and is something that tends to come on with advancing age.

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While we are all taught to use good manners when answering the telephone, not everyone who calls you necessarily has good intentions.

According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, a recent spate of lottery scams or advance fee frauds originating in Jamaica are targeting seniors and other Americans by telephone.

While the Jamaican and U.S. governments have teamed to tighten laws and combat the problem, it’s important to guard against becoming the next victim.

Knowing the difference between legitimate telemarketers and scammers is crucial. Protect yourself by taking the following precautions: • Never pay money to collect supposed sweepstakes winnings. Legitimate operations won’t require you to pay to collect winnings. It’s against U.S. law to play foreign lotteries. If you get a call saying you’ve won one, it’s probably a scam.

• Never wire money to anyone you don’t know.

• Ignore unsolicited calls from anyone, even charities and companies with whom you already do business. You have no way to confirm the caller is legitimate. Even caller ID can be faked. When in doubt, just hang up.

• Place your telephone number on the National Do Not Call Registry. It’s fast and free. Visit www.DoNotCall.gov or add your number to the registry by calling 888-382-1222 from the phone you wish to register.

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• Prevent criminals from accessing your money. Contact your bank, brokerages, as well as the Social Security Administration to add a password to your accounts.

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Don’t take a number offered by a potential fraudster. You’re safer looking up the number independently.

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If you feel pressured, hang up. You’ve spent a lifetime earning your money. You deserve time to choose how to spend it.

• Help others from falling victim to scammers by warning friends and family.

If you’ve received a call, mail or email you think might be from a scammer, report it to the Federal Trade Commission by calling at 877-FTC-HELP (877-382-4357) or contact local authorities.

“The Jamaican Government is resolved to successfully combat this scourge. We have put in place both legislative and operational measures that will ensure that persons who prey on vulnerable seniors are held accountable,” said. Jamaica’s Minister of National Security, Peter Bunting, who is working with U.S. officials to stop new Jamaican lottery scams.

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