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Center of great opportunities for many seniors The Auburn Senior Activity Center enhances the quality of life of senior adults in the community through social, recreational, health and wellness, educational, and nutritional services and programs.

The center, 808 Ninth St. SE, serves individuals 50 and over for a variety of activities and social needs.

The center is open from Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with extended activity evenings Monday-Wednesday from 5-9 p.m.

The center produces a regular activities brochure that lists upcoming classes, activities and events and offers opportunities to get involved either as volunteers or as participants.

Recreational opportunities include hiking and nature walks, snowshoeing,

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[ CENTER from page 10 ] pickle ball and drop-in play in the pool room. There is also an open jam and dance twice a month.

The center hosts a variety of special events and luncheon celebrations.

There is a daily lunch program, a monthly supper club and a monthly coffee hour with the mayor and Auburn City councilmembers.

A food pantry is offered twice a

month providing access to a wide variety of items such as cereals, grains, cheeses, spices, raisins, juice and soup at bulk discount prices.

Educational and learning opportunities are offered through book club, computer classes, driver’s safety, Spanish classes, and art and creative writing classes.

A variety of health and wellness programs are offered each session, including foot care, blood pressure

clinics, massage, and health and wellness coaching. On-going social time at the center includes games such as Mah Jongg, Scrabble, Bingo, dominoes, Pinochle, Contract Bridge, and puzzles as well as a coffee bar and movie days.

To learn more about programs at the Auburn Senior Activity Center or those offered through Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation, please call 253-931-3016 or visit www.auburnwa.gov.

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Not only that, but the Cleveland Heart Clinics’ most recent statistics shows that the pre-diabetes/diabetes population has increased from 12 percent in 1990 to 27 percent in 2011.

America is facing a diabetes epidemic.

With clothing, furniture, airlines, businesses and manufacturers accommodating our ever growing waistlines, the question is to be begged – is our entire culture cooperating with the disease and treating the symptoms or uprooting the cause of the problem altogether?

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Since World War II, the rate of diabetes incidents has gone up 700 percent, according to the Wellness Councils of America.

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according to Jane E. Brody, a columnist for the New York Times who writes on issues of personal health.

While people 65 and older account for 12 percent of the population, they represent 16 percent to 25 percent of the suicides.

Four out of five suicides in older adults are men. And among white men over 85, the suicide rate – 50 per 100,000 men – is six times that of the general population.

Older widowers and divorcees are at the highest risk. When wives die or move away, their husbands’ social connections often cease as well, especially when the women did most of the social networking. “Men are poorly prepared for retirement and don’t know how to fill in the hours and maintain a sense of usefulness when they stop working,� said Dr. Martha L. Bruce, a professor of sociology and psychiatry at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. “Many older people despair over the quality of their lives at the end of life.

(We) think that sadness is a hallmark of depression. But more often in older people it’s anhedonia – they’re not enjoying life,� Dr. Bruce added.

Conversely, having loved ones to spend time with, making new friends and sharing experiences and interests with others can help decrease the susceptibility to loneliness, depression and illness.

Nurturing new relationships and even falling in love again can bring back a renewed zest for life.

Research has shown that seniors who remain sexually active enjoy better physical and emotional health than those who do not, according to Dr. Andrew Weil, professor of medicine and

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People who are lonely and isolated in their senior years tend to be in poorer physical and mental health than their contemporaries who are in loving relationships.

These are the findings of a recent study published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior that investigated links between social connections and health in older adults. “Feelings of loneliness and isolation can affect older adults’ health in a number of ways.

They can, for example, create stress, lower self-esteem or contribute to depression, all of which can have physical health consequences – either by affecting a person’s lifestyle choices or through direct effects on the body,� said Dr. Erin York Cornwell, a sociology professor at Cornell University and lead author of the study report.

Social isolation may even shorten your life expectancy, according to Dr. James Lynch, author of “The Broken Heart: The Medical Consequences of Loneliness.� Human beings are social creatures throughout their lives.

As people grow older, their need for social interaction remains the same, but their ability to satisfy this need may become diminished: They retire and lose contact with former co-workers; their children grow up and move away; they become widowed or divorced; their circle of friends shrinks.

As a result, many elders find themselves increasingly deprived of the important benefits of companionship.

Life becomes less satisfying and loses its meaning.

Consequences are often severe depression and lack of will to live. “Suicide is more common among older Americans than any other age group,�

director of the Program for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona and best-selling author of numerous books on health and wellness, including “Healthy Aging – A Lifelong Guide to Your Physical and Spiritual Well-being.� “The youth culture would have us believe that sexual pleasure is the birthright of the young, that old people shouldn’t be thinking about

sex, and that imagining old people having sex is distasteful. None of this is true. (Physical contact) is a basic requirement for optimum health,� he added. “This need does not diminish with age.�

Thankfully, the baby boomers are less inhibited in this regard than previous generations may have been. Today’s 55-plus crowd definitely does not think the party is over any time soon. And they know where to look for love in all the right places – via the Internet, of course.

Memberships of dating sites are booming, and the older demographics are growing the fastest. “With so many older Americans unattached, living independently into their later years, and increasingly comfortable using the Internet, they, too, are logging on for love,� observed Stephanie Rosenbloom in an article for the New York Times (Oct. 6), titled “Second Love at First Click.�

Not everyone is looking for true love, let alone marriage. But companionship and romance are in high

demand and the dating industry is happy to help.

Living longer and healthier as we grow older through sound nutrition, physical exercise and mental activity is very important, but it’s only a worthy goal if the experience is enjoyable and gratifying – and that includes love.

Timi Gustafson R.D. is a clinical dietitian and author of the book “The Healthy Diner – How to Eat Right and Still Have Fun�Ž, which is available on her blog, “Food and Health with Timi Gustafson R.D.� (www.timigustafson.com), and at amazon.com.

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Keeping things in balance: Institute offers tips on fall prevention Falls are the most common cause of injury in the United States, particularly among older adults.

Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a slip on wet or icy pavement or a trip on a rug or stairway, the risk of bruises, broken bones and back and head injuries is significant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most people fall due to a lack of attention, rushing around or accidental situations, but some individuals are actually at greater risk for falling,â&#x20AC;? said Joseph Caccavo, physical therapist at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Older adults, as well as those with a history of low blood pressure, stroke or neurological disorders, vision deficits or balance problems, as well as those taking certain medications, all face greater challenges.â&#x20AC;?

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[ DR. REEDY from page 11] When it comes to medicine, it is vital for the patient to understand that medical care is different than health care. Health is largely a function of how people take responsibility for their own actions and given the resources and education to do so.

Standard westernized medicine is not encouraging a healthy, responsible culture.

Because so often the medical arena is not promoting health from the beginning, the health care system has become specialized in what the late Robert F. Allen, PhD, calls the â&#x20AC;&#x153;management of victimsâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; practicing patchup medicine via surgery, coronary care units, kidney dialysis machines and cancer therapy and treatments or simply putting patients on more pills than they can handle.

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Pacificâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knitters and crocheters are at it again.

The Touch of Home Tuesday Club donated 240 caps this week to Click for Babies, a program aimed to raise awareness about infant crying and the risks of shaken baby syndrome.

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Auburnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tara Mitchell, founder of nevershake. com and member of the Washington State Shaken Baby Task Force, was on hand at the Pacific Community Center on Tuesday to accept the donation for the statewide campaign. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is very much appreciated,â&#x20AC;? Mitchell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The

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All meals meet one-third recommended daily allowances for persons 60 years of age and older.

The cost is a confidential suggested donation of $3 per meal. Persons decide for themselves what if anything they wish to contribute. No eligible participant is denied a meal if unable to donate.

Food stamp vouchers are accepted as contributions.

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Welcome Seasoned Citizens!

Come enjoy great meals with great discounts just for you at these local restaurants:

Station Bistro Attention Seniors!

(Ages 60+)

Tuesday & Thursday Specials for Diners 55 Years Old & Up

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