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Navigating through Medicare Medicare can be confusing and the decisions that need to be made can be difficult. There are several resources available that can help. The State Health Insurance Counseling (SHIC) program, through the North Dakota Insurance Department (NDID), is available to help answer questions regarding Medicare. This includes questions about enrolling in, Part A – hospital coverage; Part B – medical or outpatient coverage; Part C – other Medicare health plan options and; Part D – prescription drug plans. Questions frequently answered by SHIC include billing questions, complaints and grievances, as well as coverage issues. To volunteer or ask for help, contact SHIC at 888-575-6611.
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Enrollment questions can also be directed to local Social Security personnel. There are offices located in Bismarck, Devils Lake, Fargo, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Minot and Williston. They can also provide information for anyone qualifying for “Extra Help”; an asset based program that can reduce costs associated with your Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDP). The na-
tional Social Security Administration office may be contacted at 800-772-1213 or you can go to their website ssa.gov.pgm/medicare.htm for helpful information. Contacting Medicare directly is another resource. Call 1-800MEDICARE (800-633-4227) or visit medicare.gov. If paying premiums and other Medicare costs are a concern, your county social services offices can be a source of assistance. You can apply for a Medicare Savings Program (MSP) which may pay the Part B premium and other costs. You must qualify for these programs. The SHIC program trains volunteers across the state to offer free and unbiased help. SHIC counselors do not sell
any insurance products, nor can they recommend what you should do. They review your particular situation and offer information that can help you make the best informed decisions. You Could Help Others Volunteers can assist North Dakotans with questions on Medicare. The SHIC staff provides first-time and annual training to all volunteers to help keep them updated on changes to Medicare. If you want to help, you may do so in your home town, helping SHIC staff with enrollment events across the state, or presenting basic information by speaking in public. For more information about the various ways to volunteer please call 1888-575-6611.
You are in the driver’s seat of your life journey We begin aging at birth. It is a lifelong process. Making healthy choices early in life will enhance life’s journey. Anyone at any age can make a change to age gracefully. Starting at any age can make a difference. According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control, the average life expectancy is 81 years for women and 76 years for men and those numbers are increasing every year. We are living longer and want to live happy, healthy and independent throughout our lifespan. Attitude plays an important role in the aging process. In my recent book, “101 Ways to Age Gracefully,” there is a dedication to some key women who continue to live life to the fullest into their 80s and 90s. Garnet Cox, Iris Eckmann, Verna Aleshire, Alma Hildahl,
Genetics play a significant role in how many candles you will add to your cake. Attitude and lifestyle choices also play a TERRY major role in length and quality ECKMANN, of life. You are in the driver’s seat PhD of your life journey. Living life Professor of Teacher intentionally is making the decision to enjoy life’s journey – Ed and Human even when there are major obPerformance, stacles in the road. Life’s jourMinot State University ney isn’t a straight and even road; there are curves and bumps, high paved roads and low dirt trails. When life’s Marguerite Park and Doris challenges take us off our deSlaaten have inspired me for sired path, we can make years with their amazing attichoices to get back on track, try tude and zest for life. a new direction or stay in the These women, and many ditch and wallow. others who strive to enjoy celeWe are all a work in brating life’s blessings, are progress, a bunch of people proof that age is a chronological making our way through life. number – old or young is an at- There is no such thing as pertitude and lifestyle. fect. There are no perfect peo-
ple or families. The Facebook posts and Christmas card photos are usually the highlight reels of life, not the bloopers. We all have challenges. When things don’t turn out as planned, remember that things turn out the best for those who make the best of the way things turn out. During tough times family, friends, faith and a positive outlook can help us get out of the ditch, back on the trail and on to a high paved road. Aging gracefully is about choices we make each and every day. Implementing “101 Ways to Age Gracefully” can add years to your life and life to your years. “101 Ways to Age Gracefully” is available at Main Street Books, Minot State University Bookstore and Home Sweet Home.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Treating hearing loss shouldn't be such a pricey hassle. That's the message from a prestigious government advisory group that's calling on Medicare and other agencies to find ways to make better hearing more affordable and accessible for millions of older Americans. One proposal: Allow overthe-counter sales of simple devices for mild hearing problems as an alternative to full hearing aids — much like consumers with vision problems today choose between drugstore reading glasses or prescription bifocals. Thursday's report says action is important because hearing loss isn't just a struggle for individuals but a growing public health problem, putting untreated seniors at extra risk of social isolation, depression, even dementia. "This is not something to be ignored," said Dr. Dan Blazer of Duke University, who chaired the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine committee that studied the problem. Yet only a fraction of people who might benefit from hearing aids use them and one reason is the price — averaging about $4,700 a pair including all the fitting services — the report found. Insurance coverage is very limited, and Medicare doesn't pay for hearing aids, only diagnostic hearing tests.
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Thursday, the panel urged Medicare to evaluate options to provide coverage of hearing aids and other care, while acknowledging that Congress has long refused to lift that restriction. "We know this is a reach," Blazer said. But, "Medicare needs to have this on their radar screen." Hence the panel's bigger focus on other recommendations: —The Food and Drug Administration should allow over-the-counter sales of simple wearable devices to ease mild hearing problems, offering a first-step option for people who can't afford or aren't ready to make the leap to hearing aids. There are consumer electronic products that can amplify sound in various ways — costing from $50 to $500 — but the FDA hasn't considered them hearing treatments. —Hearing tests aren't part of routine check-ups but they should be, including the Medicare annual wellness visit. —Many providers charge fixed prices for hearing aids that include both the devices and all the professional services to fit and adjust them, but itemizing those prices would better allow consumers to choose the treatments that best fit their needs. —Consumers should be told before purchasing that some hearing aids can be programmed only by certain
providers, limiting their ability to switch care. —And consumers should have access to their hearing tests so they can shop around, much like people can go to one optometrist for a glasses or
contacts prescription but buy elsewhere. About 30 million Americans have hearing loss, a problem that increases as people pass middle age — and the population is graying rapidly.
Thursday's report urges more research about the effects of untreated hearing loss on people's physical health, including links to cognitive dysfunction and dementia, saying a better understanding is critical both
to insurance decisions and to families' decisions to seek care. How could hearing loss be related to dementia? "Your brain constantly has to deal with more garbled sound," explained Dr. Frank Lin, an otolaryngologist at Johns Hopkins University, a co-author of Thursday's report. That extra work by the brain "comes at the expense of our thinking skills," and the reduced auditory input even may lead some parts of the brain to shrink, said Lin, who has long studied the link and is preparing to study the bigger question — whether treating hearing loss reverses that risk. It's not clear whether the recommendations will be adopted. University of Miami audiologist Robert Fifer, who wasn't involved with Thursday's report, criticized the assumption that self-treating hearing problems could be done as easily as choosing reading glasses. It takes precision to tune sound-amplifying devices to target just the frequency someone needs to hear speech rather than merely making background noise louder. But Fifer welcomed calls for providers to be reimbursed for what's called rehabilitation, training people to make the most of what hearing remains whether they're using a hearing aid or not. Indeed, the National Academies posted some of those rehabilitation tips Thursday for talking with someone who has hearing loss: Speak face-toface, and more slowly rather than loudly — shouting distorts speech. Reduce background noise such as TVs or music. And don't just repeat a missed statement, rephrase it, which gives listeners more opportunity to figure out the words they miss through context.
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“Uncovering The Truth About Alzheimer's" confronts damaging myths about the disease
CHICAGO -- It is common knowledge that Alzheimer's disease robs people of their ability to remember, but other truths about the disease remain unknown. For instance, many people are unaware that Alzheimer's is a fatal disease, its symptoms extend further than memory loss and that early diagnosis matters. "Everyone who has a brain is at risk of developing Alzheimer's. Misunderstanding crucial facts about the disease can have devastating consequences for people living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers, families and friends," said Ruth Drew, Director of Family and Information Services, Alzheimer's Association. "During Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, we are debunking the harmful misconceptions that keep people from seeking an Alzheimer's diagnosis and reduce access to needed resources, clinical trials and support services." Greater understanding is urgently needed given the dramatic impact of the disease. Alzheimer's disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and the only cause of death among the top 10 that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed. To improve the public's understanding of the disease and to underscore the need for swift action, the Alzheimer's Association is highlighting essential truths aimed at curbing common misconceptions about Alzheimer's. These truths include: -- Alzheimer's disease is fatal - there are no survivors. From 2000-2013, the number of Alzheimer's deaths increased 71 percent, while deaths from other major diseases decreased. More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, and by 2050 that number is projected to reach as many as 16 million. -- Alzheimer's disease is not normal aging. Alzheimer's is a fatal and progressive disease that attacks the brain, killing nerve cells and tissue, affecting an individual's ability to remember, think and plan. Brain changes associated with Alzheimer's may begin 20 or more years before symptoms appear. Although age is the greatest known risk factor, Alzheimer's is not a normal part of aging. -- Alzheimer's is more than memory loss. Many believe the disease only manifests itself through memory loss, when it may appear through a variety of signs and symptoms. However, since Alzheimer's affects people in different ways, each person will experience symptoms and progress through the stages of Alzheimer's differently. Experts from the Alzheimer's Association have developed 10 key warning signs of
Alzheimer's disease that everyone should learn to recognize in themselves and others. -- Alzheimer's risks are higher among women, African-Americans and Hispanics. African-Americans are about twice as likely as whites to have Alzheimer's or another dementia. Hispanics are about one and one-half times as likely. Additionally, more than twothirds of Americans with Alzheimer's disease are women. -- Early detection matters. More than 5 million people are living with Alzheimer's disease, but only about half have been diagnosed. Additionally, less than half (45 percent) of seniors diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or their caregivers are aware of the diagnosis. Diagnosis is often delayed due to low public awareness of the early signs of Alzheimer's and general misperceptions about Alzheimer's and other dementias. "Early diagnosis allows better access to quality medical care and support services, and provides the opportunity for people with Alzheimer's disease to participate in decisions about their care, including providing informed consent for current and future plans," Drew said. "Knowing the diagnosis early enables the person with Alzheimer's to get the maximum benefit from available treatments, and may also increase chances of participating in clinical drug trials that help advance research." -- Alzheimer's cannot be prevented, but adopting healthy habits can reduce your risk of cognitive decline and contribute to brain health. Staying mentally active, engaging in regular physical activity and eating a healthy diet benefits your body and your brain. There is also some evidence people may benefit from staying socially engaged with friends, family and the community. The Alzheimer's Association is sharing steps to reduce your risk of cognitive decline with 10 Ways to Love Your Brain. -- Alzheimer's is the most expensive disease in the country. Alzheimer's disease remains one of the most critical public health issues in America, costing taxpayers $18.3 million each hour. The total national cost of caring for those with Alzheimer's and other dementias is estimated at $236 billion a year, of which $160 billion is the cost to Medicare and Medicaid alone. As the number of Americans with Alzheimer's grows, the total annual payments for health care, long-term care and hospice care for people with Alzheimer's and other dementias are projected to increase to more than $1 trillion in 2050.
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Celebrating time Preparations are under way for the celebration of our 16th anniversary at Somerset Court, which provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the most important aspect of our business – our residents. Irene Henry has lived at Somerset Court since March 2001, making her our longest-tenured resident. In a short autobiographical piece in a 2010 Somerset Court newsletter, Henry said that although she never worked outside the home, she “dabbled in politics a little.” This proves to be a bit of an understatement. In 1965, Henry was the first female mayor elected in Westhope. One notable event during her term as mayor was an explosion at an oil facility. “Every window in the old peoples’ home was broken,” Henry said. The most noteworthy thing to Henry, however, was the speed and quality of the response from the American Red Cross. “They came right away.” Henry said she is very satisfied with her experiences here at Somerset Court. One of the most common observations our staff hears from our residents once they’re “settled in” is that they wish they had made the move to an assisted living facility sooner. Often, moves to these facilities are precipitated by health concerns – falls at home, conditions requiring brief hospitalization and other situations. But it’s certainly not necessary to wait until health begins to fail before making the
home. But it’s nice now that I don’t have to cook.” Henry added that she also thinks assisted living facilities are “wonderful” DAVE CALDWELL for couples to move into. “When one’s gone, the other one is settled,” she Somerset Court said. Henry, 98, remains in relatively good health. She uses a walker now to get around, but readily admits she’s “thankful for what I have.” “I don’t have any hearing aids, I don’t need them,” she said. “And my grandson saved my eyes. He’s an optometrist. I take drops every day, but I can read!” Henry said activity – and activities – are the Irene Henry key. “I read a lot. And I move to an assisted living play cards,” she said. “That way you’re with facility. Henry agrees. “Nobody pushed me, I people. I’ve done everything there is here. I’ve just came on my own,” golfed (on Somerset’s Henry laughed. “I lived portable miniature golf on my own (for) 7 1 / 2 course), I play ‘Hangaroo’ years, and winters were getting a little tough. You (a guessing game similar to ‘Hangman’ or ‘Wheel of had to get in your car to go to church, to go to the Fortune’) yet. “I think this place has a grocery store – (Westhope little more to offer that is a) small town, you way, things for you to know. do.” “You come here, and it’s done for you,” she (Dave Caldwell is a disaid. “It’s a good deal. “I could have stayed at rector at Somerset Court.)
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Do You Have an Advance Directive? I recently had a surgical procedure at Mayo Clinic and was asked the inevitable question – “Do you have an advance directive?’ With a certain amount of guilt and shame (considering my profession), I answered “no” and vowed to get on it! To begin with, the terms advance directive, healthcare directive and living will are terms that are used interchangeably. They are a legal document that lets you state your wishes for end-of-life medical care. Family or doctors use it to make decisions about medical treatments when a person isn’t able to communicate or make decisions on his/her behalf. How does an advance directive work with a power of attorney? An advance directive expresses end-oflife wishes and typically works together with a durable power of attorney for health care (DPOA). The DPOA for health care allows an individual to choose someone who will be able to legally make medical decisions on their behalf. That person is called the health care agent or proxy for health care decisions. Together, these two documents let you control what types of treatment you’ll receive at the end of your life and who will make sure your wishes are carried out. Sometimes, depending on the health care facility, these two documents are combined into one; this is allowable under North Dakota law. What’s included in an advance directive? An advance directive spells out the medical treatments you would and would not want to have. The types of decisions people make in an advance directive will usually include their wishes for: – CPR/resuscitation to restart the heart if it stops beating – Mechanical ventilation to take over breathing if you are unable to breathe on your own – Tube feeding if you can’t eat or drink, either by IV or tube in stomach – Dialysis if your kidneys no longer work – Antibiotics or antiviral medications to treat infections – Comfort care (also called palliative care), which basically means keeping you comfortable and as pain-free as possible. (It could mean dying at home, getting pain
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Extension Agent/Family & Consumer Scienes medications, being fed ice chips for a dry throat or avoiding invasive tests or treatments.) – Organ and tissue donations for transplantation – Donating your body for scientific study Why is an advance directive important? An advance directive helps you and your family make decisions about your care now and in the future. If you have not shared your specific end-of-life wishes, your family will have to make a best guess, which can be a very stressful situation! Even worse, family members might end up arguing over treatments. Also, if you want your unmarried partner or trusted friend to be in charge of your medical decisions, you must have a living will and medical POA in place. Otherwise, doctors won’t be able to talk with them about medical decisions. Where do I find the forms? First of all, if you find yourself in a hospital setting, the forms will be made available to you. If you want to be prepared in advance of a hospital stay, a good source is a document prepared jointly by multiple state agencies a few years ago: www.ndmed.org/image/cache/ND—Advance—Health—Care—Planning—Resource—Guide—10-07-Final.pdf Bottom line An advance directive makes sure that your wishes will be honored and helps to put your mind at ease. Having these conversations and thinking through important decisions before a crisis will reduce stress, guilt, and difficult conflicts in the future. Sources: www.stretcher.com and various NDSU Extension Service aging and personal finance publications.
Seniors fitter physically than previous generations
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Local seniors are reshaping the economy and working in greater numbers, and one reason why is that they're in far better shape than previous generations, according to economic and aging experts. "Generally speaking, we've got one of the best-educated and healthy cohorts in baby boomers who are aging into what has traditionally been their retirement years," said John Tapogna, president of ECONorthwest, an economic consulting firm. There also have been advances in medical care, the Corvallis GazetteTimes reported (http://bit.ly/24jttDj), so the average person at age 65 might not be as broken down as even 20 or 30 years ago, sources said. And, in the past, there were more blue-collar jobs that were rough on workers' bodies, added Patrick O'Connor, a regional economist with the Oregon Employment Department. Those seeking anecdotal evidence of fit seniors needed to look no further than Timberhill Athletic Club, which had plenty of gray-haired residents working out on a recent Friday afternoon. (The club offers a discounted rate for seniors, members said.) Fran Wong, 66, who was participating in an aerobics class, said that seniors have stayed far fitter than in the past, so they're able to do more. She gets to the gym three times a week on average to stay in shape. Terry Nordstrom, 73, a former Hewlett-Packard engineer who was lifting weights, said that he plays golf and gardens besides visiting Timberhill. "Here, especially, you see a lot of older people exercising," said Les Boudreaux, the 75-year-old former owner of Corvallis running store Five Star Sports. Boudreaux still bicycles regularly and often goes fishing twice a week. "The fitness level for seniors in this town is above average. I see so many people doing hiking, walking and bicycling," he added. And outdoor opportunities, such as multiuse trails and paths, are a major bonus for many people who
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In this photo taken May 27, instructor Barbara Platt Lauris leads her "mostly jazz" class through a polerity exercise at Timberhill Athletic Club in Corvallis, Ore.
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want to move to the area. Many people want to retire in warm-weather spots, such as Arizona or Florida, but the midWillamette Valley offers plenty for outdoorsmen and women who prefer the wild. "I can go out the door and in 10 minute on my bike be out in the country. It's so easy to find places to exercise (outside)," Boudreaux said.
In this photo taken May 27, Fran Wong, 66, of Corvallis, participates in a polerity exercise during a "mostly jazz" class at Timberhill Athletic Club in Corvallis, Ore. Advances in medical care and healthy practices, such as regular exercise, are helping shape the role seniors play in the economy.
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Did I dial 1-800-MEDICARE? The North Dakota SMP often encourages people on Medicare to call 1-800MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) if they need to know more about their benefits or have questions about claims. But what happens if you misdial the number? Recently, ND SMP received a call from a beneficiary who shared his experience when he thought he was calling 1-800-MEDICARE. The person answering the phone indicated he had reached Medicare and then asked if he would be willing to complete a survey. When the beneficiary pushed “1” which indicated “yes,” he got an agent who offered a “free” medical alert system. The agent then asked for the man’s Medicare number and bank account number. Remember, Medicare does not offer free equipment in exchange for personal information. We believe this man may have misdialed at least one number. When you misdial a friend’s number, you usually get someone politely telling you that you have the wrong number. However, if you dial a number similar to 1-800-MEDICARE you may get a company which offers services related to health care, including medical alert systems or a supplement insurance. They are hoping you misdial and they may
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Hello seniors! A big thank you goes out to everyone who attended the Salute to Seniors event this year. We honored veterans with a red, white and blue USO show. A special thank you goes to all of our LOIS sponsors and vendors. Without you, this ZAHN yearly event would not be possible. The Minot Area Senior Coalition is Minot Area Senior working hard on planning next year’s Salute to Seniors event in May 2017. It Coalition Presient will be better and lots of fun for the seniors of the community. An upcoming event for seniors is the Harvest Ball Sept. 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. at is $5. Please call 852-3398 to make Somerset Court. Entertainment will be reservations between Aug. 29 to Sept. 9. the Darrell Michalenko Band. There will Let the sunshine in and have a great also be pie, coffee and door prizes. Cost and safe summer!
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Volunteers really help Volunteers are a big part of Trinity Homes. Our residents love having them around. Volunteers typically do different tasks and help out. They give their time, love and touch hearts. Our residents have a story to tell and volunteers usually come to visit with a big smile and excitement. Residents are excited about our teen volunteer program, too. The teen volunteer program started June 1, 2016, and continues until school starts. Teens will help with outings, one-on-one visits, play cards or games, help with activities, escort them to physical therapy or to the beauty shop, and take the residents on garden walks. Activities this summer include getting our garden area ready for planting. Residents will help decide what to plant and attend our weekly Garden Club meeting. We will get our teen volunteers involved
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Trinity Homes Volunteer Coordinator/Activities with the garden so they learn from our residents about gardening. With our weather getting nicer, we like getting our residents outside to enjoy the warm sun, fresh air and enjoy our newly decorated patio. Also having the ice cream truck stop by for a special treat for our residents is a big favorite among them. Have a great summer and enjoy the sunshine!
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Three times a week, Pat Wilson laces up her teal sneakers, sticks a visor over her short brown hair and heads to Liberty Park. Nobody seems to notice the three retirees gathered around a park bench on a crisp Wednesday morning going through their quiet stretching ritual. The day's goal is one loop around the park at an energetic pace, 1.3 miles. Walking is their way of beating the aches and pains that have set in over time: creaking joints, tender knees, fatigue, malaise and arthritis. Many are overweight. Some have battled diabetes, the Deseret News reported. "All my hobbies are inside," explains Wilson, who loves sewing, crocheting and reading. She and her husband Les were in their fifth week of Walk With Ease, a free exercise program offered by Salt Lake County to older adults who want to tackle arthritis. She is overweight and is concerned about stiffness in her joints, especially because her family has a history of diabetes. Les Wilson, who has significant pain in his left knee and is also overweight, admits he has "a tendency to sit in one place for hours, moving only my fingers." Their son was a championship long-distance runner. Their daughter a track and field athlete — hurdles. But here the two parents were, unable to walk and talk at the same time without huffing and puffing. Walk With Ease is simple: Three times a week, adults gather at the park or at the senior center for a brisk group walk of 1 to 2 miles, each person moving at their own speed. Wilson set off at a vigorous pace, although she quickly fell behind her husband and the instructor. As she walked, a tiny older woman in yoga pants zoomed past her, then a mother and little girl on a pink bike, several runners, then two guys with a dog, then two dogs with a guy. At first it bothered Wilson that she was so slow — usually the slowest in the group. "But then I decided to heck with it," she said. "I've got a short stride. I'm overweight." Gone are the days when health care
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providers used to tell people to "rest their joints" for fear that exercise would worsen the wear-and-tear loss of cartilage until bone grinds against bone. Now research shows that physical activity like walking, biking and swimming is needed to strengthen the muscles around the joints. Weak muscles cause more stress on joints. Moderate exercise — ideally at least 30 minutes a day five days a week — improves function, decreases pain and can help patients lose weight. Shedding even 10 to 15 pounds can significantly reduce the risk of developing arthritis, according to studies. "Motion is lotion," said Utah Department of Health arthritis coordinator Rebecca Castleton. However, many patients do not exercise because it can be so painful at first, she said. A recent survey showed that nearly half of Utah adults with arthritis say they limit their activities due to their condition. "Maybe the goal right now isn't to have a beach body but to be able to be more functional," Castleton said. "Maybe it's to feel more able to do things with my kids or grandkids or my friends." Wilson isn't looking to get a "bottom like J-Lo." She and her husband signed up for Walk With Ease at the 10th East Senior Center because they were both retired and out of shape. Retirement wasn't what Wilson thought it would be. She imagined she'd have time to finish all her projects. She imagined she'd do what her mom did — visit family and take care of grandbabies. But her kids and grandkids are scattered across the country. Restlessness set in, then inertia. Health problems became more frequent. Her husband battled diabetes. They gained weight. "I found it hard, that transition," she said. Neither wanted to become invisible. Wilson didn't want her and her husband to sequester themselves in their home and fade away. AP Photo Out of a determination to fully underIn this June 1, Julie Jacobson, Pat Wilson and Les Wilson walk around stand what happens when you age, Wilson signed up for an interdisciplinary master's Liberty Park in Salt Lake City. Walking is helping groups of retirees beat the See WALK — Page 11
aches and pains that have set in over time: creaking joints, tender knees, fatigue, malaise and arthritis.
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program in gerontology at the University of Utah. The first class? "Death, Dying and Bereavement." Heavy stuff, but Wilson said she found it freeing. "Our society doesn't talk about (aging)," she said. "They ask questions like, 'Am I financially ready?' To me, you need to worry about the mental part. What do you do with yourself? You need a passion. You need a reason to get up in the morning." Many older adults with physical ailments or disabilities can feel isolated or useless, Castleton said. Others feel as though they can't open up to friends or family members for fear of being seen as a bother or a pain. Both exercise and socialization, Castleton said, can improve confidence and lift spirits. "Once people feel more confident, it impacts multiple areas of their lives as far as health goes," she said. "Higher self-advocacy, more able to do things. . It's kind of like a support group without totally being a support group." James Dracoulis, a 65year-old Air Force veteran from Provo who has battled depression for decades, said the program helps with his mental health. "You get this idea that you're a failure," Dracoulis said, after being medically retired in his 40s. "It's really tempting to just watch TV and be a couch potato." He joined the Walk With Ease program at Salt Lake City's veteran's hospital after the ache in his knees became too painful to ignore. "I've never really liked doing any kind of exercise," he said. "So I said, 'Well, at least I can do 10 minutes at a time and improve from that.'"
After completing the sixweek program three times, Dracoulis said the pain in his knees "just started going away." He now tracks his daily physical activity with his Fitbit. His goal is to get at least 7,000 steps a day. Dracoulis said he appreciates the program's focus on moderate — not intense — exercise. And he likes to socialize while he walks, usually around the neighborhood near the VA. "It's a group class and we talk while we're walking. And it really passes the time," Dracoulis said. "Whereas walking by yourself, it can be OK, but it can also be nicer to have partners." "You get to see what homes look like, how they're built, the gardens," he added. "Right now you can see what they're planting. It's enjoying the beauty of the Earth." The Wilsons, on their fifth week of the program, said they hope they can keep it up after it ends. Both say they feel a huge difference in strength and ability. Les Wilson says the pain in his knee joints has almost disappeared. In many ways, studying death and dying was a way to regain control over aging, Pat Wilson said — a process that can often feel like it is overtaking you. Supported by her studies, Wilson planned her own funeral. She started a gratitude journal. And she walks. She's not the fastest, but it's like instructor Julie Jacobsen tells them: "Even though it's uncomfortable, you walk through it." As part of her final project for her gerontology degree, Wilson made a CD of the most meaningful songs of her life. She got the idea after learning that music can trigger memories and improve cognitive function in dementia patients. On went the Primary
Page 11 In this June 1, photo, Pat Wilson and Les Wilson stretch before walking around Liberty Park in Salt Lake City. Walking is helping groups of retirees beat the aches and pains that have set in over time: creaking joints, tender knees, fatigue, malaise and arthritis. AP Photo
songs from her childhood. On went "Moon River" from her junior prom. On went the round dancing music that served as the backdrop of her 47-year marriage. Every so often, Wilson listens to the CD, just to experience the memories. Exercise for the brain. Exercise for the body. Exercise for the soul. "I'm out of shape, no question about it," Wilson said, as she rounds another bend before a horde of fifthgraders mows her down on their way to the aviary. "But it's not too late to start anything." "How you age," she explains, "is a choice." Get involved To register for Walk With Ease or learn about more free arthritis programs, call 801-538-9340 or visit www.livingwell.utah.gov. Walk With Ease classes are available at multiple locations in Salt Lake City and St. George. The health department sponsors a number of free programs designed to help with arthritis in addition to Walk with Ease, including balance, flexibility and selfmanagement classes.
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Page 12 Alamo Senior Citizens 528-4881 Meals are served Tuesdays. Business meetings are the second Tuesday of each month. Birthdays of the month are celebrated on the last Tuesday of the month. Cards, with lunch served, every Tuesday. Foot care is offered every other month.
Anamoose Senior Citizens 465-3316 First Sunday: Brunch, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Open to the public. Meal every Monday from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Open to the public. First Monday: business meeting, bingo and speakers. Every Monday: Dinner from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Social gatherings are the third Friday of the month, starting at 1:30 p.m. for pool, cards, dominoes, etc. Chair exercises are Monday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m., followed by a 1 or 2mile walking tape. Free blood pressure checks are offered monthly on Mondays and per request. The Anamoose Senior Center is available for rent. For more information, call Ron at 465-3400.
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Berthold Senior Citizens 453-5680 Business meeting at 1 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. Cards and lunch every Tuesday afternoon. Foot clinics are the second Wednesday of the month.
Bottineau Senior Citizens 228-3339 Center is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Title III meals served in the center at noon Monday through Friday. Home delivered meals are available and frozen meals can be ordered for delivery. Foot care and blood pressure clinics are offered every even month. Call the county nurse for appointment. Business meeting is the
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first Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m., followed by lunch. Social meeting is third Tuesday at 3 p.m. and includes programs or entertainment. Activities include crazy whist, bingo, cards, pool and dominoes. Lunch is served. Birthdays are celebrated every third month with a program, dessert and coffee. A potluck brunch is held the first and third Sunday of each month at 11:30 a.m. Progressive whist parties will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sundays starting in midJanuary and continuing through mid-March. Cost is $3. Prizes will be awarded and lunch will be served. The center can be rented for special occasions. The senior bus runs in Bottineau Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. It goes to Minot every Thursday. For reservations, call 228-6061.
Bowbells Senior Citizens Last Monday: Business meeting at 1 p.m. Third Thursday: Health day. Monday: 7 p.m., pinochle. Thursday: 2 - 4 p.m., social coffee party. Everyone is welcome. Meals are served Monday, Wednesday and Friday with home delivery available. Cards are played Monday at 7 p.m. There is no pool table on site but jigsaw puzzles are ongoing.
Burlington Friendly Seniors Meeting is the third Thursday at 4 p.m. with a pot luck to follow. Coffee club meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30-11 a.m. Meals on Wheels served Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:15 a.m. Bible study at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Card playing is Thursday at 1:30-4 p.m. Free will pancake breakfast is last saturday of the month thru October. Exercise room is available at all times. Foot care is offered every other month.
Pool is played Mondays and Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Whist is played Thursdays. Third Thursday: bingo at 2 p.m. Third Thursday: dinner at the Carpio Cafe at noon, with business meeting at the center at 1 p.m. Foot clinics are the second Wednesday of every other month.
Butte Senior Citizens 626-7323 Effective from the first Tuesday in October until the end of May. The club opens at 2 p.m. and at times there are card parties on Thursday. Call to confirm card party times. First Tuesday: Business meeting followed by cards. Second Tuesday: Potluck, then cards. Third Tuesday: Bingo, then cards. Fourth Tuesday: Program, then cards. Fifth Tuesday: (Open), then cards.
Deering Senior Citizens 728-6662 Senior meals are served Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in the Deering Cafe. A birthday potluck dinner is held the third Monday of each month. Senior meetings are the second Thursday of each month.
Carpio Senior Citizens Senior meals are served Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Carpio Cafe from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Columbus Golden Circle Club Whist is played every Tuesday afternoon. Business meeting the fourth Wednesday of each month with lunch and entertainment. Foot care the second Friday of every month.
Divide County Senior Citizens 965-6964 Business meetings are the first Friday of the month; followed by bingo. Progressive pinochle is the second Friday of the month. Third Friday: Card playing. Fourth Friday: Potluck dinner and card playing.
Douglas Nifty Fiftys Meet every fourth Tuesday with potluck. Health screening by the First District Health Unit and foot care is the last Monday of every other month. Drake Senior Citizens Second Monday: Business meeting, 2 p.m. Fourth Monday: Potluck dinner, noon. Each Friday: Bone Builders exercise is at 1 p.m. Coffee and rolls are served from 2-4 p.m. Open to the public. Foot clinic is held the third Wednesday of every other month in the Drake City Hall. For appointments, call 5375732. The Souris River Transportation Bus goes to Minot every Thursday. For rides call 1-800-9278318. Dunseith Peace Garden Senior Citizens 244-5483 Business meeting is first Monday of the month at 1 p.m., followed by card playing or bingo. Home-cooked meals are served at the center Monday through Friday at noon. Meals can be delivered. Esmond Senior Citizens 249-3230 The Esmond Senior Citizens Club meets the second Tuesday of every month. Potluck suppers are held and bingo is played. Entertainment is sometimes available and there are always readings done by someone.
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Summer 2016 Fessenden Specialist Club (Senior Citizens) 547-3403 First Monday: Birthdays of the month are celebrated. Third Tuesday: Business meeting followed by special speakers, programs and games, such as bingo and cards. First Baptist XYZ For more information about First Baptist XYZ, call 852-4533 on weekdays. Flaxton Senior Citizens Foot clinic and health clinic is the first Wednesday of each month. Pinochle is played each Wednesday afternoon. Glenburn Senior Citizens 362-7555 Center is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Meals are served those days at the Glenburn Cafe. Reservations are required by calling 362-7555 or 362-7565. Business meetings are held every second Friday. Fourth Tuesday: Pancakes are served at the center. Foot clinic is held on the second Monday of the odd-numbered months. Birthday dinners are the first Sunday of the month at the center. Canasta, whist and marbles are played. The Renville Stage goes to Minot every Thursday. Call 362-7555 for more information. Granville Senior Citizens 728-6888 Hot noon meals are served Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Meals can be delivered to shut-ins. Business meetings are held on the second Monday of each month.
Afternoon activities include coffee, cards and puzzles. Social meetings are on the fourth Monday with bingo. Birthdays are celebrated on the third Tuesday of every odd month with a potluck evening meal at 4:30 p.m. Pedicures are available on the last Monday of every other month. The Rugby bus goes through Granville to Minot each Thursday. Kenmare Senior Citizens Club Potluck birthday supper first Friday of each month at 6 p.m. Quarterly meeting every third month followed by games and cards. Regular board meeting first week of each month. Meals on wheels are served Monday through Friday at 11:45 a.m. Meals can be delivered. Foot care and health maintenance is first and third Wednesday of each month. Appointments are requested. Afternoon activities include pool, cards, games, puzzles, lunch. Lakeside Senior Citizens New Town 627-2818 Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2-4 p.m. Second Friday: Noon meal, followed by business meeting. Fourth Friday: Noon meal and birthday party. Foot care: Every other month. (Call for details.) Activities: Cards, puzzles, games, coffee and lunch.
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Lansford Hi Neighbor Club Meets first Wednesday of each month at the Lansford Mall following the noon meal which is served there Monday through Friday. Foot care is available the last Thursday every other month. Lignite Senior Center 933-2855 Noon meals available each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. First Monday: Business meeting following noon meal. Second Monday: foot care at Christ Lutheran Church, Lignite. Third Friday: social at 6 p.m. Each Tuesday and Thursday: pinochle is played at 1 p.m. Coffee time is Monday through Friday at 3 p.m. Foot clinic is offered the second Wednesday of every “even” month. Potluck meals are held periodically. For information on bus service to Minot, call 852-8008. Makoti Senior Citizens 726-5522 Second Wednesday of each month: Potluck supper at 6 p.m. followed by monthly business meeting at 7 p.m.
Frozen meals can be ordered the first week of the month by calling 7265757. RSVP+ exercises are held two times a week, except during the winter. Max Senior Citizens 679-2265 Potlucks are held the fourth Friday of each month, followed by a business meeting. January through March potlucks start at noon; from April through September, potlucks begin at 6 p.m.; and from October through December potlucks are again at noon. Meals program: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at noon. Home deliveries are available on request. Mohall Friendly Neighbors 756-6670 First Friday: Potluck dinner at noon. Third Friday: Potluck dinner at noon followed by the monthly business meeting. Monday, Wednesday and Friday: “Bone Builders” exercise at 9:30 a.m. First Thursday: Foot care. Call 756-6383 for appointment.
Page 13 Newburg Senior Citizens 272-6204 Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. in the community center. There is a business meeting, games, cards and a potluck meal. Lunch meeting each Wednesday, 11:30 a.m., Coffee Cup Cafe in Newburg. The foot care clinic is held the first Wednesday of odd-numbered months. Parker Senior Center 21 1st Ave. SE, Minot 852-0561 Meals are served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., except for holidays. Monday: Craft day, 9:30 a.m.; bingo at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday: Exercise, 9:30 a.m.; game day, second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 12:30 p.m. Wednesday: Bible study, 9:45 a.m.; book exchange, 1 p.m.; birthday celebration, 12:30 p.m., third Wednesday of the month.
Thursday: Exercise, 9:30 a.m.; movie, 12:30 p.m., third Thursday of the month. Friday: bingo, 12:15 p.m. All senior activities are open to the public. Call 852-0561 for more information.
Parshall Golden Jet Set 862-3444 Center is open Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. for visiting, putting puzzles together, and playing dominoes. There is a business meeting on Wednessday at 11:45 a.m. with a home-cooked meal at noon. Tuesday at 3 p.m., the Center is open to play cards, visit, and put puzzles together. Foot Clinic is held the 4th Wednesday every even month. The Golden Jet Set is available for rent. For more information, call Karen at 862-3642; Pat at 862-3355 and/or Elaine at 862-4266.
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Page 14 Powers Lake Senior Citizens Club Center is open six days a week from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Home-cooked meals are served Monday through Friday at noon. Home delivery is available on request. Frozen meals are also available. Birthdays and wedding anniversaries are celebrated the second Wednesday of each month with entertainment after the noon meal. Monthly business meetings are on third Saturday of the month. Executive meeting at 5:30 p.m., potluck supper at 6 p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m. Cards and games follow. Foot clinics on third Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Souris Basin Bus, available to the public, goes to Minot every Thursday and makes trips to Williston, Stanley and Kenmare. Rolla Senior Citizens The club business meeting is held the second Friday of the month at 1 p.m., followed by entertainment or bingo. Meals are served daily at noon. Home delivered meals are available as are frozen meals for weekends. Foot care is available the third Thursday of each month. A van is available for rides to doctor appointments, grocery or other shopping and business appointments.
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Rugby Senior Citizens 776-2240 Center opens 9 a.m. daily. Senior meals available five days a week serving both congregate (in) and home-delivered (out)
meals. Monthly meeting on second Monday of each month. Foot care first Tuesday a.m. and third Tuesday p.m. Call 776-6783 in advance. Cards: Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Bingo: Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. Ryder Happy Hours Club Club meetings are held the first Monday of the month. Walkers meet at 8 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Foot care clinic is offered during the odd months. St. John Senior Center 477-3950 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: noon, lunch. Bingo after lunch on Thursday. Second Thursday of each month: 11 a.m., business meeting. Sawyer Senior Citizens 624-5256 Pool, exercising, cards and quilting are available daily. Potluck meals are planned periodically. Senior meals are served at noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Sawyer Senior Center.
Summer 2016 Call 624-5256 for meal reservations. Pool and exercise are available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning. monthly Members birthdays are recognized the first Wednesday of every month at the dinner and birthday cake is served. Activity night and meetings are held the second Thursday of each month. Foot clinic is offered the second Wednesday of every “even” month. Potluck meals are held periodically. For information on bus service to Minot, call 8528008. The club email address is sawyerseniorcitizens @srt.com. Sherwood Friendship Club Open every Tuesday and Friday at 1 p.m. for bone building exercise followed by activities and a snack at 3 p.m. First Wednesday: Food pantry from 2-3 p.m. Second Friday: Business meeting at 1:30 pm. Monthly potluck dinner: 6 p.m. last Wednesday of the month, except around holidays. Call 459-2462 to verify. Stanley Golden Age Club 628-2101 Open Monday and Wednesday afternoons: 1 p.m. for cards or games; lunch at 3 p.m. Open every Friday with home-cooked meals at noon. Anyone is welcome. Call 628-2239 or 628-2101 before Friday each week to sign up for the following week. Musical Jammin’ before and after dinner. Lunch at 3 p.m. Cards and games are played every Friday and
bingo is played two Fridays a month at 1:30 p.m. Members birthday party on fourth Friday of each month. Soup and sandwich dinner at noon with cake and ice cream at 3 p.m. Arthritis therapy/wellness classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m., Ina Mae Rude Aquatic Center in Stanley. Also low, medium, high aerobic classes Monday through Friday. For more information visit (www.stanleyaquaticcenter.org). Surrey Senior Citizens 839-8702 Senior meals are served at noon on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call center for meal reservations. Home deliveries are available on request. Foot Clinic is available at the center. Call Lavonne at 240-2679 for an appointment. Game night is held every Thursday starting at 7 p.m. Snacks are provided. Bingo is played every Tuesday and Thursday at 1 p.m. Birthday cake and ice cream are served at 12:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month. Board meetings are held on the Tuesday before the last Friday of each month beginning at 5 p.m. Potluck meals are held on the last Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Entertainment follows. The email is surreyseniors@srt.com. Tioga Senior Citizens Dinner Tuesday and Friday at noon. Business meeting: second Monday of the month, starting at 2 p.m. Potluck on third Monday at 6 p.m. in May through September and 12:30 p.m. during October through April, followed by music, cards or other games.
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Summer 2016 Tolley Senior Citizens Monthly meetings are held every second Tuesday. From October through April, there is a potluck meal at noon, followed by the business meeting and games. From May through September, business meetings are held at 2 p.m. Lunch and games afterward. Foot care clinics the third Wednesday of the even-numbered months. Towner Senior Citizens 537-5155 Business meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Coffee and goodies are served Monday mornings for the ladies. Rolls and coffee are served at 10 a.m. the third Thursday of each month. The center is open the first and third Thursdays for bunco, cards, games, puzzles and art. Coffee and cookies are served. Exercise equipment is available for anyone who wants to use it. Health screenings and foot care are offered every other month on the fourth Wednesday. Call 537-5732 for an appointment. Bus service to Minot is available each Thursday. Call 852-8008 to make advance reservations. The senior center is open by request for other gatherings. Upham Senior Citizens Business meetings: first Monday of the month with a potluck meal at 5 p.m., followed by cards, pool and coffee.
Social meeting the third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. with cards and lunch. Cards and pool are played or puzzles are put together every Wednesday. Lunch is served. Health screening and foot care is offered every other month. Call the McHenry County Nurses Office for an appointment. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday exercising starts at 9:30 a.m.
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Star City Senior Citizens Velva 338-2628 Senior meals are served Monday, Wednesday and Friday at noon at the center on Main Street. Volunteers handle the serving of the
meals which are catered from the Souris Valley Care Center at Velva. A monthly birthday party is held on the second Wednesday at 2 p.m. Bingo is offered on Monday and Friday at 1:30 p.m.
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Page 15 and pinochle on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. The exercise room is available to seniors with their membership dues. The public may use the room with a monthly donation. Health care is available on a monthly basis. Included are foot care, immunizations, etc. Westhope Senior Citizens 245-6401 Open Monday through Friday from 2-5 p.m. Cards are played every day. Peoples’ choice progressive cards every second and fourth Friday. Business meetings are held the third Monday monthly.
Senior meals are served at M&D Pizza at 11:30 a.m. five days a week. Home-delivered meals are also available. Wildrose Senior Citizens Center is open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. First Tuesday: Business meeting, 1 p.m. Third Tuesday: Birthday parties at 1 p.m. Senior meals are served Tuesdays at the center. You must be 60 years old to qualify for meals at reduced rate. The senior van goes to Crosby, Tioga or Williston every week for shopping, doctor appointments or meetings. The van is also available for other events.