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CONTENTS
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MAY 2020
MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS ISSUE Showcase Magazine
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FEATURES Keeping a Positive Mental Health Outlook 8
Shop Now for Future Fun Experiences in Martinsville – Henry County 16
ALSO INSIDE PG.
Mental Health Isolation
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Games
Crossword & Wordsearch 12
ALSO INSIDE Editor’s Letter
Bringing awareness to our mental health 6
Paws for a Cause Preparing our pets for an emergency 13 4 SHOWCASE Magazine |
From the Kitchen of
Big Bear’s Wife Bacon Mushroom Carbonara 14
Nine Grams
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SPONSORED CONTENT THE ARC OF SOUTHSIDE
Our Direct Support Professionals…
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Our Essential Employees…Our Heroes
long with people and businesses all over the world, The Arc of Southside is learning to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic and these unprecedented times. We have unfortunately had to close some programs and layoff employees during this time, however, we have essential employees who have remained on the frontlines making sure that the people we support are safe and healthy. They have each stepped up during these challenging times and have worked to ensure that the people supported stay connected with family, friends, and loved ones and avoid complete isolation. Our Direct Support Professionals are on the frontline of this COVID-19 pandemic and are risking their own health and safety to provide necessary supports. We often hear on the news about the doctors, nurses, and other essential employees but direct support professionals have rarely been mentioned. Our Direct Support Professionals’ work entails close personal contact on a daily basis and we want to take this opportunity to thank them for their unwavering dedication. Their commitment to the individuals we support is nothing short of amazing. During Virginia’s shelter-in-place order, many Direct Support Employees have had to balance working long hours with finding time to spend with family, home schooling their children, and often having no childcare.
Direct Support Professionals are an integral part of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities. Currently, we are still supporting people in our Supported Employment and our Residential program. In our Supported Employment program, our job coaches have continued to work with people at their places of employment. They have ensured that the people they support maintain their employment and income during this time of uncertainty. In our Residential program, our Direct Support Professionals have assisted those living in their own homes to remain safe and healthy and have worked tirelessly to maintain a sense of normalcy. They have worked to come up with creative ways for people to maintain contact with friends and families and to assist them in dealing with the changes that have occurred in their lives due to this pandemic. The Arc of Southside could not operate without the dedication of all of our Direct Support Professionals. Their role has transformed during this time but they are ALWAYS essential to the people we support. We want to take this time to thank our essential employees and let them know that we appreciate the work they do and the lives that they change. For More Information on The Arc of Southside call 434.836.3272.
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EDITOR’S LETTER
Bringing Awareness to Our Mental Health May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I’ve been researching the subject for several years now, and I’ve learned mental health is not given the same weight as physical health. As stated, May brings awareness to mental health, but the majority of the year, it takes a backseat to physical health, at least in the news. The one thing to always remember is mental health and physical health depend on each other to maintain wellness. During this time of the pandemic, a majority of focus from news sources is on physical health. With stay-at-home orders, people have a lot of time to focus on their mental health, and for those with depression, it makes staying at home much harder. Unfortunately, there are stigmas surrounding mental health ailments that aren’t present when it comes to physical health ailments. Stigma must be erased. Mental illnesses are on the rise and those suffering, and their families, need support in disclosing their illness and in seeking treatment. Statistics from the World Health Organization suggests more than 300 million people suffer from depression, making it the leading cause of poor health worldwide. Research from the New York University Langone Medical Center found over 8 million American adults suffer from serious psychology distress, which the CDC defines as a mix of “feelings of sadness, worthlessness, and restlessness” strong enough to interfere with physical health. Again, mental health and physical health go hand in hand. In our area, we are fortunate to have many top-notch organizations and knowledgeable people to help promote the importance of positive mental health. Awareness months are great in bringing light to subjects, but each day should be an awareness day. If you need help, don’t be afraid to reach out. If you can give help, don’t be afraid to offer help. Each and every person is an individual, but in the end, we are all in this together. Enjoy the issue.
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FEATURE KEEPING A POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH OUTLOOK
Keeping a Positive
Mental Health Outlook BY SAM JACKSON PHOTO BY CAPTURED PORTRAITURE
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or the foreseeable future, phrases such as social distancing and self-isolation will be part of our everyday lexicon. We may know what they are and how to observe them, but we might not know how the effects they have or how to deal with them. Besides “cabin fever” or feelings of loneliness and uneasiness at having our normal routine interrupted for a long period, mental health experts advise that we pay attention to how the coronavirus ordeal effects our mental well-being. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration warns us to be aware of how we feel during this ordeal, and to be willing to find and use available resources to help. SAMHSA lists a number of effects of quarantine and isolation, such as anxiety, worry or fear related to our own health or that of our loved ones; the loss of a job, the challenges of finding the food and supplies needed to endure the ordeal; concern about being able to care for your children or others you care for; uncertainty about the length of the isolation, anger about being stuck at home; and, of course, general boredom and frustration. As a result, SAMHSA recommends that we keep an eye out for signs of depression during the outbreak, such as: • Flings of hopelessness • Changes in appetite • Sleeping too little or too much. Another concern is post-traumatic stress disorder, which can set in after the enormity of the coronavirus sets in. Among those symptoms are: • Intrusive or distressing memories • Nightmares • Abrupt changes in mood
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• Being easily startled • Understanding the risks Federal health officials say that while it’s important to understand both the risks associated with COVID-19 and the current state of the pandemic, it is important to limit both your news consumption and your media consumption in general. The more news you consume, the greater your anxiety will be. Also, SAMHSA says to be sure to look only at credible sources of information, such as local news outlets, the Center for Disease Control, or the Virginia Department of Health. The VDH keeps a running total of COVID cases by region throughout the state at vdh.virginia.gov/ coronavirus. Stay Connected The best way to fight the feeling of isolation is to stay in contact with friends and loved ones. The CDC and other health organizations are unanimous in their advice that checking in with those you trust via phone, text, email or social media helps to reduce anxiety, boredom, loneliness and depression. “We are very inventive, and the ways that people are using social media to keep in contact with others has been amazing.,” said Lorrie Eanes-Brooks, secretary of the Association For Suicide Prevention’s Danville chapter. “Generally, we need to utilize our coping skills as we usually do, but in different ways.” Those can include: • Talk “face to face” with others using Skype or FaceTime. Actually seeing that your loved ones and vice versa can provide a greater sense of comfort. • If approved by health authorities, arrange for friends Continued to Page 10
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FEATURE KEEPING A POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH OUTLOOK
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and relatives to bring you newspapers, books and movies. Maintain social distance guidelines, but personal contact with those you care for at a safe distance also provides benefits in battling anxiety. • Maintain a healthy routine for children. Give them scheduled “blocks” of time for chores, play, school work and screen time. Watch for changes in their behavior, offer them plenty of support and reassurance, and let them know they are safe. • Practice good health habits Problems with our mental health affect our bodies, and vice versa. Therefore, we have to maintain both. We need to always look for ways to be good to ourselves and maintain a good health balance,” Eanes-Brooks said. “It’s important to understand that maintaining mental health is not a one-size-fits-all type of approach.” Both you and your family also need to find ways to keep moving during this crisis. According to the CDC, you can start by stretching, breathing deeply, or mediating. Eat healthy. It may be hard to get hold of healthy meal
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options at a time when we have to store convenience food and non-perishable items, but the CDC reminds us that whether we get fruits and vegetables fresh, from a can or frozen, every bit helps. • Exercise regularly. If you can’t get out, do things like yoga, pushups, situps or other indoor workouts. Local fitness clubs such as Planet Fitness, Curves and others all have home workout programs if you can’t get to the gym. • Get some sleep. Even if you’re working from home, schedule time for rest. At any age, kids can use a nap, and so can you. Make sure you get to bed at a consistent time, says the CDC, and get at least eight hours of sleep. Getting less than eight hours per night has dire effects on both your body and your mind. • Help is never far away Do you or someone you know feel overwhelmed, anxious or fearful? Contact these or any local health agency for help in an emergency. • Disaster Distress Helpline: (800) 985-5990, or text TalkWithUs to 66746. • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.7233.
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EXTRA GAMES
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Crossword Puzzle ACROSS 1 Go at it alone 5 Supplied 10 Flying rodent 13 Sagas 15 Mythical deity 16 Imitate 17 City in Montana 18 Afloat (2 wds.) 19 Metronome marking 20 Compass point 21 Wheal 23 Puppy 25 Cinema 26 Copernican theory prover 28 Sign 31 Two __ (has two faces) 32 Looking at 33 Upon restful furniture 34 Short-term memory 37 Meshes 38 Burdened 40 Skin 41 Compass point 42 Signet 43 Wise people
44 Impersonation 45 Capital of Zambia 46 Belch (2 wds.) 49 Falls over 50 List of highly desired guests 51 Bawl 52 Sum 55 Movie star Taylor 56 Time of day 59 Boner 61 Surface to air missile 62 Colder 63 Elegant 64 Flurry 65 African country 66 Tints DOWN 1 Compass point 2 Musical composition 3 Diet 4 Fall mo. 5 Sacred song 6 Unpunctual 7 __ A Small World... 8 Peeper 9 Spoken slowly
10 Biblical tower 11 Pippin 12 Speed 14 Mending clothing 22 Boxer Muhammad 24 Lurked 25 Fish arms 26 Jeer 27 A cozy room (2 wds.) 28 DNA component 29 Potato sprouts 30 Tiny spider 31 Not happily 34 Adventure story 35 Journey 36 Plateau 38 Stare 39 Retired persons association (abbr.) 40 Elapse 42 Russian satellite 43 Meal 44 Abdominal muscles (abbr.) 45 Palter 46 Type of wood 47 Book by Homer
48 Gadget 49 Neon fish 51 Dairy product
52 Pretentious 53 Drowse 54 Removes the water
57 Sorbet 58 Card game 60 Free of
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PAWS FOR A CAUSE
Paws for a Cause For years, we have encouraged people to have a plan in place for pets during an emergency. Some natural disasters happen quickly and others (for example, hurricanes and blizzards) may come with a measure of warning. Many disasters require evacuations from homes. Advance planning is essential in each case.
WRITTEN BY PAULETTE DEAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DANVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY
MEET ROCCO
Pandemics and other emergencies that require sheltering in place are handled differently from most natural disasters. However, with the possibility of a forced-quarantine, advance planning that includes companion animals is still necessary. I have always stored food and supplies for my animals and me; I will admit, though, that the current pandemic has shown me some weak spots. I have always kept at least a month’s supply of food that my dog and cat love. I never would have imagined that there would ever be a shortage of that particular brand and flavor.
If you have not done so, plan for the horrible possibility of getting sick and requiring hospitalization. Who would be able to take care of all your animals? As always, make sure your pets have current vaccinations and have your rabies certificate in a safe place. Are they microchipped? Great! Now, make sure the chips are registered. Does your dog have a current city or county license and tag? Get them updated now if they do not. We join the entire world in hoping that the pandemic will be short-lived and life as we have enjoyed it in the past can return!
Rocco is about two years old. He came to us from the owner who had to move. Rocco is housebroken, friendly, sweet, handsome; in short, he is wonderful!
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FEATURE BIG BEAR’S WIFE
From the Kitchen of
Big Bear’s Wife Bacon Mushroom Carbonara WRITTEN BY ANGIE BARRETT OF BIGBEARSWIFE.COM PHOTO BY ANGIE BARRETT
Yield: 8 Servings INGREDIENTS • 16 oz Spaghetti • 10 strips bacon • 4 large eggs, room temperature • 1 cup Parmesan cheese • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper • 16 ounces sliced mushrooms • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley INSTRUCTIONS • Boil a large pot of salted water. • Add the pasta and bring it back to a boil. (Cook until done to your liking.) • While pasta is cooking, add mushrooms to a pan and sauté on medium heat until tender. • Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water. (DON’T FORGET THIS) • Drain the pasta and set aside. While the pasta is cooking it’s time to cook the bacon. • Cook the bacon on the stove top or place bacon on a rimmed baking sheet, preheat oven to 475F and bake bacon for about 20 minutes. • Once cooked, pull bacon from oven and let it rest for a few minutes. • Set aside about 2-3 tablespoons of bacon grease. Then chop bacon into bacon bits. • In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with half the Parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Pour about 2 tablespoon of bacon fat from the pan into the pasta pot and heat to medium heat. • Add the cooked spaghetti and toss to coat in the bacon fat. • Turn off the heat and add the egg mixture. Toss gently to coat the pasta and cook the eggs. Toss in the chopped bacon. • Toss in cooked mushrooms. Toss everything together and let cook for 2-3 minutes. 14 SHOWCASE Magazine |
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• If the sauce is too thick, add the pasta water 1/4 cup at a time until the sauce is smooth and creamy. • Serve with the remaining cheese and with parsley. NOTES If you forget to save the pasta water before you drain it, have no fear. You can heat 1 cup of water on the stove or in the microwave and stir in ¼ teaspoon corn starch and ¼ teaspoon of salt into the water to create a fake starchy pasta water substitute.
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EXPLORE MARTINSVILLE - HENRY COUNTY
Shop Now for Future Fun Experiences in Martinsville - Henry County BY BETH STINNETT PHOTOS PROVIDED BY MARTINSVILLE-HENRY COUNTY TOURISM
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