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SPOTLIGHT M O N T H L Y
N E W S L E T T E R
STEPS TO
Call 877.480.4040 www.sih.net/secondact
PREVENT FALLS
A free program for adults
50 and beyond Take Steps to Prevent Falls According to the National Council on Aging, “Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans.” It’s important to prevent falls, so here are some tips: Outside your home: • Keep steps/walkways in good repair and free of snow, ice or leaves • Have someone present or a phone accessible while outside Inside your home: • If you use rugs, they need a non-skid back • Keep pathways clear of obstructions • Ensure interior rooms and stairs are well lit • Have handrails, in good repair, available on both sides of stairs • Utilize grab bars, a non-slip surface or mat in the shower/tub, and an elevated toilet seat • Keep items within reach and get assistance or use a stable step ladder to reach high places • Keep a phone near your bed and night light in your bedroom and bathroom, or an easy to use lamp at the bedside
A SUNNY
CHRISTMAS
• Rise slowly from bed and chairs, using armrests for support
For 12 years, I have been a member of the SIH family, enjoying the opportunity to work with Second Act for three years. As your communications coordinator, I’ve been able to befriend many of you. You have enriched my life. With that said, my family is about to embark on a new adventure. We are relocating to the Destin area of Florida. This holiday season, my family plans to spend time in our hoodies on the beach – a lifelong dream for me. Julie and our children are moving at the end of October and I’ll follow soon after. Tracy, Milly and Stachia are wonderful people and I know they will find an amazing person to fill my shoes and take great care of each of you. If you are ever in the Destin area, look me up. Farewell dear friends.
Other factors:
-Tim
Personal Mobility: • Inform your doctor of changes in balance, strength or walking and about an assistance device • Simple exercise can build strength and balance • Ensure slippers and shoes are non-skid and avoid wearing socks alone
• Have vision checked annually • An alarm device is helpful when at risk for falling
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• Carry a phone or keep one near the floor
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Physicians providing services at and admitting patients to Herrin Hospital, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale and St. Joseph Memorial Hospital are not employees of the hospital. Physicians exercise their own independent judgment regarding medical care and treatment and the hospital is not responsible for their actions.
SECOND ACT
TRAVELS
CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH SECOND ACT! Join us for a celebration of the season at our annual holiday party! Enjoy a delicious buffet meal while being entertained with live music by the Dave Caputo Band. Hope to see you get in that festive spirit with a little dancing and maybe singing a Christmas carol or two. Tickets go on sale Monday, November 5 Available at the SIH System Office, University Mall Purchase times are 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday.
Thursday, December 6, 2018 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Cost: $10 (ticket required) Garden Grove Event Center 1215 E Walnut St Carbondale, IL
WINTER PLANNING The winter season is our downtime to plan for 2019 trips and events. We take all your feedback and compile the results. As always please feel free to share your ideas with us. Perhaps you know of a place we haven’t traveled or a subject we haven’t covered. The point is, we do listen. In fact, eight out of ten trips in 2018 were chosen by you. So keep the ideas coming! Ways to provide feedback: Join our SIH Facebook Group
Please register for Second Act classes, trips and special events by calling 877.480.4040
SECOND ACT
EAT & EDUCATE BE PROACTIVE. YOUR HEART’S WORTH IT
Registration Required All Eat & Educate Classes
3
$
MANAGING NECK AND BACK PAIN
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 | 11:30 – 1:30 PM
Monday, November 12, 2018 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM
John A. Logan College 700 Logan College Road, Carterville, IL Conference Room F118
Herrin Hospital 201 S 14th St, Herrin, IL Conference Room B/C
Vicki Miller, MSN, RN SIH CHF Program Director, Cardiovascular Programs Manager, Prairie Heart Institute
Keith Burchill, MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
What is within our control to modify our heart failure risk? Learn what contributes to Cardiovascular Disease and how we can make small changes to affect our overall cardiac health. Plan to take a personal risk assessment on site.
Learn about cutting edge techniques that help relieve neck and back pain. Hear about procedures that can help to live a pain-free life. These procedures can not only work for lower and mid-back regions but can also relieve pain due to pressure on the sciatica nerve.
EAT WELL! LIVING WITH DIABETES
WHO WILL MAKE YOUR HEALTHCARE DECISIONS IF YOU CAN’T? (LATE START)
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Thursday, November 15, 2018 | 12:30 – 2:00 PM
SIH Corporate Office 900 North Washington Street, Du Quoin, IL Second Floor Conference Room 1B & 1C
Herrin Hospital 201 S 14th St, Herrin, IL Conference Room B/C
Heather Burns, MEd, RD/LDN, CDE, CPT Diabetes Educator, Marshall Browning Hospital Deciding what, when, and how much to eat may seem challenging. So, what can you eat, and how can you fit the foods you love into your meal plan? Learn about healthy eating with diabetes and what foods to avoid or include. Hear how to better monitor your blood sugar.
The Rev. Sherry Black, MDiv, BCC Chaplain/Spiritual Care Manager, Herrin Hospital Who will make your health care decisions if you are not able? Learn the types of simple forms available to communicate your desires to your loved ones and medical team. See the forms and ask questions now.
THE TRUTH ABOUT DEBT
BREAKFAST & EDUCATE: THYROID DISEASE
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Tuesday, November 27, 2018 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM
SIH Corporate Office 1239 East Main Street, Carbondale, IL Conference Room 101 BD
SIH Corporate Office 1239 East Main Street, Carbondale, IL Conference Room 101 BD
Land of Lincoln, Legal Assistance Foundation
Feliks Avanesyan, MD SIU Resident, Family Medicine
Millions of people are faced with thousands of dollars in debt. Knowing your rights concerning consumer debt is essential for financial stability. Debt frequently impacts an individual’s quality of life and health. Learn how to stay on top of your financial situation.
The thyroid gland influences almost all of the metabolic processes in your body. Thyroid disorders can range from a small, harmless goiter (enlarged gland) that needs no treatment to life-threatening cancer. Although the effects can be unpleasant or uncomfortable, most thyroid problems can be managed well if properly diagnosed and treated.
Please register for Second Act classes, trips and special events by calling 877.480.4040
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OTHER CLASSES & EVENTS PUMPKINS AND WINTER SQUASH Thursday, November 8, 2018 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM SIH Corporate Office 1239 East Main Street, Carbondale, IL Conference Room 101 BD Amanda Atchley, “Pumpkin Aficionado” SIH Graphic Designer, Marketing & Communications Everything you need to know and more about pumpkins. See a variety of winter squash and find out how to choose the right specimen for your needs. Discuss how to store, preserve, and properly prepare some delicious pumpkin dishes. Go home with tasty recipes and ideas just in time for Thanksgiving!
MAKE AND TAKE: CREATING CHRISTMAS GIFTS
HOW TO USE YOUR CELL PHONE
Friday, November 9, 2018 | 12:30 – 2:30 PM
Friday, November 16, 2018 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Cost: $15
SIH Corporate Office 1239 East Main Street, Carbondale, IL Conference Room 101 BD
Marion Carnegie Library 206 S. Market St, Marion, IL Stachia Cullers Health Education Coordinator, SIH Second Act Presents made with love are the best. Make DIY handmade gifts to give to friends and family during the holidays. Get simple, inexpensive and creative ideas to use for Christmas gifts. During this session you will create two items to take home. Join the fun, creating and refreshments.
This class will be taught by various presenters. Get your questions answered in a small group setting. This class will be set up to give more individual help. Pick out three burning questions you want to know about your cell phone. Please be prepared to give this information when registering and let us know if you have an Android or iPhone.
Please register for Second Act classes, trips and special events by calling 877.480.4040
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STAR GROUPS B O CCE BA LL
BOW L I N G
C A N ASTA | M u r p hys bo ro
Wednesdays | 1:00 PM
Fridays | 1:00 PM
Tuesdays | 12:00 – 3:30 PM
November 7, 14, 21, 28
November 2, 9, 16, 30
November 6, 13, 20, 27
Pookie's Beer, Burgers and Bocce 109 N Madison Street Marion, IL
SI Bowl Carterville, IL
Murphysboro Senior Center Murphysboro, IL
Leader: David Ullman
$2 game / $2 shoes
Leader: Wilma Nelson
Leader: David Ullman
C REATIVE WRITIN G
C R OCH E TI N G
DINING OUT
Thursday | 1:00 PM
2 & 4th Monday | 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Wednesday | 11:30 AM
November 1
November 12, 26
November 21
Carbondale Public Library 405 W Main Street, Carbondale, IL
Bennies Italian Foods 309 N Market Street Marion, IL
Leader: David McKay, Bill Simonds
University Mall (sitting area in front of S&B’s Burger Joint) Carbondale, IL
PH OTOGRAP HY
KN I T T I N G
L I N E DA N C I N G | Carbondale
Wednesday | 8:00 - 11:00 AM
Mondays | 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Wednesdays | 9:00 – 10:00 AM
November 14
November 5, 12, 19, 26
November 7, 14, 21, 28
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 8588 Route 148 Marion, IL
University Mall (meets in front of SIH The Place) Carbondale, IL
Carbondale Senior Center Carbondale, IL
Leader: Mary Holm
Leader: Janet Spires
Leader: Joe Taylor
Leader: Gloria Perrott
Leader: Jim Osborn, Photographer
3rd Monday 11/19 will meet at Bandana’s, 309 E. Main, Carbondale at 12:30 PM for lunch/knitting.
L INE DANCIN G | Murphysboro
QU I LT I N G
STR U TTE R ’ S C LU B WA L K I N G G R O U P
Thursdays | 9:30 AM
Fridays | 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Mondays | 9:00 – 10:00 AM
November 1, 8, 15, 29
November 2, 9, 16, 30
November 5, 12, 19, 26
Murphysboro Senior Center Murphysboro, IL
Murdale Baptist Church (meets in basement) Carbondale, IL
University Mall, Carbondale In front of SIH The Place Carbondale, IL
Details: Materials and machines provided. Group makes quilts for charitable causes.
Leader: Jo Ann Whitehead
Leader: Marcia Allen
Leader: Margee Betts
To learn more about a Star Group call The Second Act at 877.480.4040 Unless otherwise noted, registration is not required for Star Groups
HOLIDAY
NEWS ON
From 1:00 - 4:00 PM, Friday, November 2, cookies and punch will be served in the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale lobby to launch the Pink Geranium gift shop open house, which will take place from November 2 - 4. During this time, the auxiliary will also debut the quilt for the 2019 Quilt Raffle to benefit the Auxiliary Scholarship Fund, with a drawing held on February 14, 2019. From November 2 - 9, most items in the gift shop will be 20% off (excluding candy, soda, snacks, flowers, books and toiletries).
Due to the popularity of the September "Dealing with Neuropathy" class taught by Tiffany Ward, MD, here is some helpful information.
Also, the Beauty Within Boutique at the SIH Cancer Institute, will hold its holiday open house with sales of 20% off most items on Friday, November 9, with refreshments served from 9AM - 1PM.
Causes can include traumatic injuries, infections, metabolic problems, exposure to toxins, genetic inheritance, and diabetes.
OPEN HOUSES
Stop by both shops to find beautiful, fun and unusual gift items as well as holiday decor. Remember, funds raised at SIH gift shops help support SIH hospitals.
NEUROPATHY
According to the Mayo Clinic, Peripheral Neuropathy is defined as a “result of damage to your peripheral nerves, often causing weakness, numbness and pain, usually in your hands and feet. “ Those diagnosed typically experience a stabbing, burning or tingling sensation in their fingers and toes.
The best prevention is managing the medical conditions that put you at risk, including diabetes, alcoholism or rheumatoid arthritis. Make healthy lifestyle choices such as eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein, exercising (with doctor’s permission) at least 30 minutes a minimum of three times a week. Avoid exposure to toxic chemicals, smoking, overconsuming alcohol and repetitious motions. If the cause is treatable, symptoms can improve. There are medications available to reduce the pain associated with peripheral neuropathy. If you notice unusual tingling, weakness or pain in your feet and/or hands, make an appointment with your physician. Your best chance for controlling the disease is to detect it early.
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