Staying Active Dan and Joan Webster enjoy a card game at the Moriah Senior Center in Port Henry. The center is located in the train station adjacent to the town hall at Park Place.
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Essex County Office for the Aging and the Adirondack Community Actions Program (ACAP) help to ensure that seniors maintain a healthy and well balanced diet through the Nutritional Program for the Elderly. The Program offers both Home Delivered Meals and Congregate Meal Sites throughout the County. Congregate meal sites are located in senior centers, senior housing projects, churches, and other community settings. Community nutrition programs deliver supportive services other than just a meal, including nutrition and health screening, and nutrition education. When possible, transportation is offered to and from meal sites for those who need it. Each meal site is also connected with an outreach worker from Office for the Aging that attends the site once a month. As a result, the program helps provide access to many other health, housing, and social services needs. Home Delivered Meals help people who may be homebound because of illness, disability, or isolation and provides them with a hot, healthy meal. Some homebound elders may need meals delivered for only a short while, following a hospital stay. People with more extensive needs may require home-delivered meals in addition to other community-based longterm care and social support services. For these people, home delivery of meals is crucial to their ability to remain independent and provides the benefit of a daily check on the senior ’s well-being. The program
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long been involved with RSVP as a volunteer and supporter. “I’ve been a friend of RSVP for many years,” she said. “I’m looking forward to this new opportunity.” Brassard replaces Patsy McCaughin, who retired from RSVP after 36 years. “Patsy has been there a long time and will be a tough act to follow,” Brassard Patsy McCaughin said. “We’ve worked together for years and this will be a smooth transition.” Brassard said one of her first steps at RSVP will be to visit each of volunteer stations in the county. The Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Essex County uses senior citizens to provide services to non-profit organizations. RSVP’s most recent statistics show 472 enrolled volunteers logged 62,009 hours of service at 95 stations within
Essex County in 2008. It has been calculated the economic impact of RSVP’s volunteer work is more than $19 million. McCaughin announced her retirement last year and was honored at the annual RSVP luncheon last October. “For the past 36 years my involvement with a wonderful program RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) of Essex County has given me so much self satisfaction that I can’t leave without praising the many people who support me and shared in my journey,” McCaughin said. “Thanks to the many, many volunteers who give of themselves on a daily bases and make a profound difference in their communities. Because of their dedication to helping others RSVP has grown and is a vital link with our county. Thanks to the staff, local sponsoring agency Catholic Charities, our local legislators, station personal, and friends for making my job such a pleasure. “Many thanks to everyone who took part in my retirement festivities; I am truly humbled and gratified for all your kind words and gifts. I leave the helm of RSVP to take up rural and senior issues, and of course, to volunteer in my town. “I have enjoyed working at RSVP and leave you with these parting words: give of yourself, your time and your love to help you neighbor — join the RSVP family!”
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Ticonderoga senior wins gold medals TICONDEROGA — Walt Thorne continues to defy age. The Ticonderoga High School track coach won the gold medal in the master ’s division 400-meter run during track and field competition at the Empire State Games in Buffalo this summer. The 69-year-old Thorne was clocked in 1 minute, 6.9 seconds. That time not only gave him the gold medal, but makes him one of very few runners in the world to run 400 meters faster than his age — 66.9 seconds at 69 years old. “The goal is always to beat my age,” Thorne said. “I did that by two seconds. If not for the wind, I probably would have done it by four seconds.” Thorne also won a gold medal in the 4x100-meter relay and took silver medals in the 100 and 200-meter sprints. The winner in the 100 and 200 is four years younger than Thorne, who will turn age 70 on Aug. 6. “I was pleased with the meet,” he said. “I made some new friends and had some decent competition. It was a good experience.” Earlier in the competition, Thorne took a silver medal in the 100-meter dash. His time was 15.37 seconds. Ticonderoga was well represented by masters athletes at the Empire State Games. Marc Cooper of Ticonderoga won a gold medal in the masters division composite all-around archery event. Jim Cunningham of Ti rode in the masters division of the cycling road race. Cunningham took fourth place in the 10-kilometer master ’s time trial
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That didn’t stop the athletes who did attend from enjoying the experience. Athletes marched into the stadium for the opening ceremonies at the University at Buffalo Stadium and had an Olympic-style weekend. The torch, representing the beginning of the games, was lit to lively cheers from the athletes on the field and an estimated 15,000 spectators in the stands. Besides being an outstanding athlete himself, Thorne is the coach of the Ticonderoga High School indoor and outdoor boys and girls track teams. He has produced several Champlain Valley Athletic Conference championship teams as well as Section VII championship teams.
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Salt and aging: What you need to know for your long-term health As we get older, many of us hear the same advice from friends, family and even physicians - stay active and eat well. Yet one common bit of dietary advice - to follow a lowsodium diet - may actually be linked to health problems that can interfere with seniors' ability to remain active. Americans are now living longer than ever before. In fact, people older than 85 comprise one of the fastest growing segments of the population. They accounted for about 12 percent of all elderly people in 2000 and are expected to account for 20 percent by the year 2040. Along with this meteoric rise in the number of elderly people, geriatric health problems are also increasing drastically. Falls, fractures, cognition, attention deficits and sensory disorders are now becoming much more commonplace. Mild sodium deficiency (hyponatremia) is the most common form of electrolyte imbalance in older people and has been shown to be associated with walking impairment, attention deficits and a much higher frequency of falls. Recently published research has found a direct relationship between mild hyponatremia and falls, bone fractures, unsteadiness and attention deficits. "Spending your golden years in a retirement home with a low-salt diet will convert your last years to a long, chronic illness." wrote the late Canadian cardiologist Dr. Isaac Shleser, who treated elderly patients for five decades. Shleser believed that the falls and fractures that so often spelled the end to a productive and enjoyable life would decrease dramatically if seniors were placed on a regular diet instead of a low-salt diet. Based upon his long personal experience, Shleser felt that diets with reduced salt intake caused hyponatremia and other dangerous conditions, such as confusion and decreased consciousness.
Shleser felt obliged to post his concerns in writing because of his own personal experience. After 49 years of a productive career in cardiology practice, he moved to a comfortable retirement home where he would not have to be bothered with the routine chores of cooking and cleaning. When he entered the retirement residence, Shleser was immediately placed on a low-salt diet, with lunch at 1 p.m. and dinner at 5 p.m. so that he would not get hungry and would go to bed early. Within a few months, he totally lost his appetite and found he was beginning to get drowsy in the afternoons. As time went on he became steadily more inactive. Within a few years of taking up residence at the retirement home, Shleser fell and broke his hip. After that hip surgery, he was forced to use a walker, but within months fell again (this time while holding the walker) and broke his shoulder. That was the end of the line as far as Shleser was concerned. Being a physician, he decided to go back to basics and treat himself. The first thing his research into his symptoms revealed was that he suffered from chronic hyponatremia and dehydration. After further analysis, Shleser believed that his low-salt (sodium chloride) diet did not provide sufficient chloride to allow for the stomach's normal production of digestive acid. He felt that this insufficiency of stomach acid led to a cascade of negative effects, including an inadequate extraction of key nutrients such as vitamin B12, which in turn led to reduced production of red blood cells and the development of neurological disorders in the nervous and muscular systems. The bottom line of all this was a loss of stability and balance, leading to a much greater susceptibility to falls. One might think that this is simply one man's isolated anecdotal account that has little to do with the health of any-
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Coping with aging 1. Understand where the resistance is coming from. Ask you parent why he or she is resisting. “Mom, I notice that every time I bring up the idea of someone coming in to help, you resist it. Why is that?” Oftentimes older adults don’t realize they are being resistant. 2. Explain your goals. Remind your loved one that you both want the same thing. Explain that a little extra help can keep her at home longer and will help put your mind at ease as well. Have a candid conversation with him about the impact this care is having on your life. Oftentimes seniors don’t understand the time commitment of a caregiver. 3. Bring in outside help. If a relationship with a parent is deteriorating, ask a professional, such as a geriatric care manager, for an assessment. A third-party professional can provide valuable input. Also, go to www.4070talk.com for tips on how to talk with a loved one. If you are having problems getting through to your older adult, consider asking another family member or close friend to intervene. If you’re not making headway, perhaps there’s someone better to talk with your parents. 4. Research your options to find the best resources for your loved one. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging or a geriatric care manager to research resources in your community. Or go to www.homeinstead.com and click on the resources tab for The Home Care Solution, a guide for family caregivers to help them find the best in-home care for their loved ones. If you decide outside help is needed, reassure your parents and tell them you have researched caregivers and you are confident you have found the best one you can find to come into the home to help. 5. Respect your parent’s decisions. Sometimes you won’t agree with your parent’s decisions and that’s OK. As long as your loved one is of sound mind, he or she should have the final say. A note: If your senior has dementia, seek professional assistance from a doctor or geriatric care manager. Logic often will not work, and other strategies must be employed. (Information provided by Home Instead Senior Care and family caregiving consultant Dr. Amy D’Aprix)
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Five guideposts for the Alzheimer’s journey Advice for dealing with difficult challenge Edited by Persis Granger A cancer of worry gnaws at your gut. Your loved one is forgetful and confused. Is she one of America’s 5.3 million Alzheimer ’s victims? Will you join the ranks of more than 20 million family members impacted by the disease? Can you meet the challenge? The journey with Alzheimer ’s disease is often long and always rough. Gleaned from the writings of nine women who have walked that path, here are five tips to help you at this most difficult crossroad. • Defy Denial “‘Denial is not a river in Africa; it is the mud waterslide you find yourself on when someone you know and love slips slowly down, pulling you along.’” Sarah Reynolds, quoting a friend. As you begin to suspect that something may be wrong with your loved one, don’t procrastinate. Behavioral changes, impaired judgment, difficulty with abstract thinking, and decreased competence in the performance of normal activities signal the need for a visit to a doctor. Your failure to act on this information is not an act of kindness. Defy denial and launch a proactive campaign for your loved one’s welfare. • Learn if Alzheimer ’s is the problem, or whether some other—possibly curable—medical condition is to blame. • If the doctor diagnoses Alzheimer ’s, medications can slow the disease and lessen some of its effects. The earlier treatment is begun, the more effective it is. Why delay? Early confrontation allows your loved one to participate in important planning. Dr. James W. McCauley, a Florida internist with a specialty in geriatrics, suggests the following steps be taken: • Appoint someone to exercise power of attorney
and act as health-care surrogate. • Draft a will. • Draw up a living will. • Plan for future living arrangements. • Empower Yourself with Knowledge “By the time we saw the doctor, I was mad as hell. I wanted answers! What is this illness? Why aren’t you doing more to help her? Will I get it? Will it keep getting worse?” Michèle Belperron Papadimitriou Confronting terminal illness is the ultimate humbling experience, but that does not mean you are powerless. The more you know about Alzheimer ’s, the better equipped you will be to help your loved one and make wise decisions. Consult your library, bookstores, Alzheimer ’s organizations and the Internet to find out what to expect from the disease, and learn about medications and other resources that can ease your loved one’s journey. Ask questions of your loved one’s physician and make sure you get the answers you need. Keep notes. • Build a Support Network “Why is it that we resist so strongly accepting those things that will make life easier? In my case I think I felt joining such a group meant I was a failure for being unable to cope alone. This group, however, was a godsend. They knew exactly what I was going through.” Virginia Massouh Find organizations that can provide practical assistance. Learn about home health services, sitters, adult day care and respite programs. Ask family members to share the burden. Accept offers of aid from friends, neighbors and church groups. Seek emotional support from caregiver groups and spiritual advisors. Burnout abounds among Alzheimer ’s caregivers, so get help. • Identify and Release Emotions “To write about a mother with Alzheimer ’s disease is to write about grief and lingering loss, the gradual dissolution of a bond unlike any other. Coming to terms with this disease is a painful exercise in separation, of role reversal and of searching for a more permanent identity of oneself as ‘motherless’.” Christine Jacox
Stay attuned to what is going on inside you, and deal with it. Confide in a trusted friend. Cry. Seize opportunities to laugh or feel joy. Record your emotional ups and downs in a journal. Writing is therapeutic. It helps you identify your patterns of behavior and emotional reactions and also offers a safe place to vent anger, fear, frustration, and grief. • Abandon Guilt “…I felt terribly guilty. My sister said to me the other day, ‘Don’t scour yourself over your feelings.’ But I had already become raw and red ages ago.” Laurel Von Gerichten “Guilt is a luxury we can’t afford.” Yvonne Del Grande No matter how much you are doing for the patient’s welfare or how many sacrifices you have made, it never feels like enough. You second-guess your decisions and berate yourself for momentary lapses of patience. Guilt can cloud your judgment and exact a terrible toll on your emotional energy at the very time you need all of your resources to be able to cope with the demands of Alzheimer ’s. Don’t waste time and energy on it. Kathleen Adams said it best when she wrote, “Trust yourself to know what will be right for you and your family. Trust yourself to do the best that you can. Trust that it is enough. Because it is.” There is no easy way for a family to escort a loved one on the Alzheimer ’s journey, but, by confronting the problem early, learning all you can, enlisting the help of others, and resisting guilt, you can handle the problems and emotional burdens you will encounter along the way. Persis Granger edited and co-authored Shared Stories from Daughters of Alzheimer ’s: Writing a Path to Peace (iUniverse Star, 2004). She offers writing and Alzheimer ’s programs and hosts writers’ retreats in Florida and New York. See www.FictionAmongFriends.com.
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Schroon seniors amend bylaws to attract members
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SCHROON LAKE — The Schroon Lake Senior Citizens Club has amended its bylaws in an attempt to attract more members. At the July general meeting, the club changed the Club’s by-laws, opening full membership to people who are age 55 or older. Previously, full membership was limited to people age 65 or older, although people 55-64 could join and not vote or hold office. “With about 170 members, the club possesses great vitality, offering a long list of services and events,” said Ellie Searles of the club. “To broaden the base, full membership requires that a person only needs to be 55, rather than 65, as a result of this change,” she added. “Previously, members who were at least 55 could not vote or hold office until they reached the age of 65. That limitation has now been removed.” The Schroon Lake Senior Citizens Club meets at its building on Main Street, a few doors north of the Strand Movie Theater. For more information, call 532-7755.
TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Area Seniors are planning two trips in 2011. June 20-24 seniors plan to visit Cape Cod at a cost of $439. A deposit of $75 plus insurance is due by Feb. 15, 2011, with the balance due by April 15, 2011. Sept. 18 - 24 seniors plan a trip to Mackinaw Island, Mich., at a cost of $589. A deposit of $75 plus insurance is due by May 10, 2011, with the balance due July 10, 2011. For more information call 585-6050.
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Whole grains important for good health Antioxidants fight illnesses Whole grains contain protective antioxidants in amounts near or exceeding those in fruits and vegetables. They also provide some unique antioxidants not found in other foods. Corn, for example, has almost twice the antioxidant activity of apples. Wheat and oats almost equal broccoli and spinach in antioxidant activity. Research continues to turn up new evidence on the benefits of whole grains. We’ve known for years that the fiber in whole grain helps promote digestive health. More recently, studies have shown that eating more whole grains may
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Seniors should exercise for independence By Bonnie Sprinkle As we become older, balance, strength and flexibility play an even more important part, of our life. Without them, independence is limited or lost. While it is never too late to begin an exercise program, the sooner the better. The ageing process begins younger in life than many think. Once adults pass physical prime in their twenties, they lose lean body mass every year. This is mostly in the form of muscle & bone. Since most people gain almost two pounds of body fat per year, the few ounces of lean tissue lost is not noticed on the scales. Few people notice this process until they find it difficult to get off the sofa or to climb stairs. This gradual loss of muscle and bone is the main reason aging adults eventually have difficulty performing the tasks of daily living and eventually lose independence. This process is not an inevitable consequence of aging but a consequence of disuse. The old Bill “Red” McDonough is an Ironman. The 69-year-old Port Henry man com“use it or lose it” philosophy. pleted the Lake Placid Ironman July 25 in 14 hours, 24 minutes, 41 seconds — completing the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run. McDoThe baby boomers are now nough is just the fourth area athlete to complete Ironman. Dave Natale and 47 to 64 years of age. Many be- Marge Huseman of Ticonderoga have done it along with Chloe Orr of ing the most youthful group of Mineville. seniors or near seniors ever. Some say sixty is the new 40 other and many conditions managed with exercise. Let’s and fifty is the new 30. For could be prevented or at least move on to those who are 64 many of my generation we are better managed. Quality of life, and beyond. Many people in that, but I also see many of my the ease and enjoyment of liv- this age group are experiencpeers living the life of an eld- ing, isn’t that something we all ing chronic pain. Their doctors are recommending lifestyle erly person. Being a boomer want? changes, promoting better eatshouldn’t equal being elderly– The average boomer has at ing combined with moderate especially since I’m a boomer myself at age 59. Life shouldn’t least one chronic health condi- physical activity. be one health disaster after an- tion that could be improved or
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but do not look at individual special needs. A better option for the inactive boomer or senior might be a guided program with a certified personal trainer specializing in special needs of the aging. Many of our area physical therapy offices, hospitals and gyms offer these types programs. The knowledge gained could then be supplemented or replaced by a group strength and balance program. While aerobics or walking might be a good, free and available way to exercise, many seniors find that difficult to do due to knee, hip or back issues. However that same individual may be able to sit on a recline bike with back support or sit and do stair climbing on a seated machine, progressing to other activities, giving themselves the ability to strengthen muscles and improve ability to actually climb stairs or go for a walk with less discomfort. Improving lower body strength is the single most modifiable risk factor for fall prevention because of the resulting improvement in balance. Upper body strengthening is equally important and can play a huge part in headaches, shoulder/back discomfort and more. Just a little fine tuning can produce amazing results. Those are just some of the aspects of how exercise can improve the quality of your life. Strength, flexibility, balance and energy are huge factors in determining your independence and quality of life.
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GAMBLING IN THE GOLDEN YEARS Recreation? Gambling in the United States has changed significantly over the past several years. It is more accessible than ever before and it is marketed to older people. For most older people, gambling is a social or recreational activity. It is fun and entertaining. It does not cause problems. For those older people who choose to gamble recreationally, the following information is essential to help insure that their gambling does not lead to problems: 1. Recreational gambling is most often combined with other activities and done socially with family, friends, or colleagues. Always gamble with others and not alone. 2. Recreational gambling is done for limited amounts of time. Set limits on how often and for how long you gamble. 3. Recreational gambling always has predetermined
limits for losses that are acceptable. Remember, money used for gambling needs to be considered entertainment. 4. Over time, nearly everyone who gambles loses. The benefit of gambling is almost always recreational and rarely a financial gain. Risk? For many older people living on fixed incomes, gambling losses can significantly affect their standard of living. Gambling can be particularly risky for older people who are going through major life transitions such as retirement, loss of a loved one, moving, or health problems. Gambling can even be risky for those who simply spend a lot of their time gambling and do not stay involved in other activities.
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