July Prime Times Newsletter Part 1 by ymcastark

Prime Times Newsletter

July 2024

Newsletter for Active Newsletter for Active Newsletter for Older Adults Older Adults Older Adults

Upcoming Events

Senior Lunch Outing: Taggarts Ice Cream

Wednesday, July 3rd

@ 1 1:30 AM

Senior Lunch & Learn: Life Hacks for Seniors

Tuesday, July 9th

@ 12:15 PM

Senior Walking Series: Petros Lake Park

Thursday, July 11th

@ 10:30 AM

Senior Bingo

Tuesday, July 16th

@ 12:15 PM

Senior Lunch & Learn: Boost Your Immune System

Wednesday, July 17th

@ 12:15 PM

Senior Summer Hoedown & Picnic

Thursday, July 18th

@ 1 2:30PM

Senior Walking Series: Walborn Reservoir

Thursday, July 25th

@ 1 0:30AM

Senior Paint & Sip

Tuesday, July 30th

@ 2:00PM

Senior Euchre Tournament

Wednesday, July 31th

@ 1:00-4:00PM

Thursday, May 23rd @ 1 PM

Hello July! Summer is in full force and seems to be flying by! I am back from my medical leave and back to all things active older adult. I was out for a meniscal repair which went well! I wanted to take a moment and thank you all for beings so understanding about not having a June Newsletter. I didn’t expect to be off work quite so long! I also wanted to say how very touched I was by the well wishes, thinking of you cards and all those who chipped in to give us gift cards. It was so very thoughtful and really touched my heart. I also wanted to mention how Michelle Fisher and the leadership team did a fantastic job running all my events while I was out! Feels good to be back in the swing of things and I am hard at work on some exciting new events. I hope everyone is having a fantastic summer and hope to see you at the Y very soon!

Tuesday, May 28th @ 1 PM Friday, May 31st @ 1 PM

Coming Soon

August:

8/6 Senior Lunch & Learn: Amelia Earhart w/ Lori Noebe

8/8 Walking Series: Petros Lake Park 2nd Walk

8/13 Senior Bingo

8/15 Senior Lunch & Learn

8/20 Senior Lunch & Learn: Wildlife Rescue Program with Stark Parks

8/22 Senior Walking Series: Tam O’Shanter

8/28 Senior Paint & Sip

Adults

Upcoming Changes Upcoming Changes

I wanted to give you a heads up about a few upcoming changes to the active older adult community and also at the Lake Community YMCA. We go thru a lot of paper and ink here at the Y. I must admit I am the culprit for a good bulk of it. That being said we are going to stop printing out individual senior event fliers to cutback on resources being used starting in August. I know change is difficult but the hope is to cut back on so much paper and ink . All the fliers will be in the newsletter and we will have the monthly event fliers still up front. The event fliers will be online and on the TV's still as always.

The next change is we have a new YMCA 360 app, which is pretty cool! There is a ad in this newsletter explaining how to download it. It will eventually replace Remind in sending our notifications to our members and has lots of cool features, including online exercise classes. Along with the new app we have a new updated website that will be rolled out in the upcoming weeks. The new website is very nice! I really think you will like it better. If you have any questions, problems or concerns please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or stop by the front desk. We are always glad to help you load the app or answer any questions you may have. I appreciate your patience as we roll out a few new ways of doing things.

Thank you so much!

Jennifer Ripple, Health and Wellness Coordinator

for Active Older Adults

Adults

Senior Portage Senior Portage

Princess Outing Princess Outing

Senior Lunch & Learn: Senior Lunch & Learn:

Food Rules with Dr. Chip Weisel

Active Older Adults

Newsletter for Active Older Adults 6 Sun Safety Dos and Don’ts for Older Adults

By Jessica Migala | May 28, 2024

No matter your age, the right sun protection can help minimize your risk for skin cancer. Follow these sun protection tips to keep your skin healthy.

Your baby-oil-at-the-beach days are behind you. But you may still need to step up your sun protection game.

Skin cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer. Yet only half of older adults protect their skin from the sun when outside on a nice day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“I hear so often that the damage is already done, but the damage from sun exposure throughout one ’ s life is cumulative,” says Elizabeth Hale, M.D., senior vice president of the Skin Cancer Foundation. “That’s important because it means that it’s never too late to practice sun protective habits.”

Even if you ’ re 65 and have never been diligent about sunscreen before, you can — and should — start now. After all, adults at age 65 can expect to live another two decades, according to the CDC. That’s a lot of afternoons spent gardening, playing with grandkids in the yard, and beach days.

While having fun in the sun, follow these sun protection dos and don’ts to keep your skin healthy.

Do: Pick the Right SPF

As we get older and have more leisure time, many of us will naturally spend more time outdoors, says Dr. Hale. That might be on the golf course, on the pickleball court, or taking walks around your neighborhood.

To keep your skin safe, apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen daily. And if you ’ re spending a long time outside, remember to reapply every two hours.

Today, there are newer formulations of sunscreen that make reapplying easier, says Dr. Hale. Use a sunscreen lotion or cream as your base coat. When reapplying, however, you can use a sunscreen spray for your body. For your face, use a brush-on powder or SPF facial setting spray, she advises. The latter two can also be applied right over makeup.

Newsletter for Active Older Adults 6 Sun Safety Dos and Don’ts for Older Adults

By Jessica Migala | May 28, 2024

Don’t: Forget Other Sun Protective Measures

Sunscreen shouldn’t be the only tool in your arsenal to help protect against sun damage. Yet only 15% of older adults employ all five types of sun protection, according to the CDC.

In addition to using sunscreen, you can also protect your skin by:

Seeking out shade

Wearing a wide-brimmed hat to protect your face, ears, and neck

Wearing a lightweight, long-sleeved shirt to cover your arms, shoulders, and upper back

Wearing pants to cover your legs

Do: Use Skincare Products That Correct Damage

Sunscreen helps prevent sun damage. But what about the damage that’s already been done?

Dr. Hale recommends using products that contain DNA-repairing enzymes. (One example is an ingredient called photolyase.) These are commonly found in some sunscreens and moisturizers. “I’m a big fan of these products, as they can prevent and reverse some UV damage,” she says.

There are also damage-correcting procedures you can discuss with your dermatologist. Those include Fraxel, a laser treatment, as well as photodynamic therapy, which uses light-activated medication. Both procedures can remove precancerous skin cells, says Dr. Hale.

Don’t: Skip Your Annual Skin Check

Dermatologists recommend getting an annual skin exam, says Dr. Hale. There, your dermatologist will do a full-body check—even looking at your scalp and between your toes—to check for suspicious spots. If you have a personal or family history of melanoma, your dermatologist may recommend you have skin cancer screenings more frequently.

To prepare for your appointment, the Skin Cancer Foundation recommends:

Removing makeup and nail polish

Wearing your hair loose

Being prepared to point out anything you ’ re worried about If you notice a change in a mole (or a new one) before you ’ re due for your annual skin check, don’t wait. Call your dermatologist right away to schedule an appointment, Dr. Hale advises.

If you don’t have a dermatologist, there are dermatologists around the United States offering free skin cancer screenings. You can click on your state to see if there’s one in your area at AAD.org.

Newsletter for Active Older Adults 6 Sun Safety Dos and Don’ts for Older Adults

By Jessica Migala | May 28, 2024

Do: Quit Smoking

Smoking cigarettes can harm nearly every part of your body, and your skin is no exception.

Rates of melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer, steadily rise in adults between ages 65 and 84, according to the CDC. Smoking may impact your immune system’s ability to fight off melanoma cancer, increasing mortality from the disease, according to a study in Cancer Research.

Quitting smoking is not easy, but there is support out there. One simple move you can make today is to call the CDC’s quitline, 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

Don’t: Use Tanning Beds

Younger adults are more likely to use a tanning bed compared to older adults. But the fact remains that no matter your age, indoor tanning beds are not safer than the sun, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).

These tanning beds are equipped with ultraviolet (UV) lights that deliver a concentrated source of damaging UV exposure to the skin. Plus, you ’ re often wearing very little clothing during a tanning session. Using a tanning bed increases your risk of developing squamous and basal cell carcinomas by 58 and 24 percent, respectively, according to the AAD. These are the two most common types of skin cancer.

Used a tanning bed when you were younger? You can’t do anything about your past, but you can monitor your skin now. If you see any new, dark, changing, or irregular spot on your skin (even on places where the sun don’t shine), get it checked out by a dermatologist.

The bottom line: By wearing the right sun protection, keeping up with skin checks, and following these simple measures, you’ll be well on your way to having healthy skin for life.