August 2023
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Upcoming Events
Senior Lunch & Learn "Rewire Your Brain"
Wednesday, August 2nd @ 12:00 PM
Senior Bingo
Tuesday, August 8th @ 12:15 PM
Senior Card Social
Thursday, August 10th @ 1:00 PM
Senior Lunch Outing: John's Bar & Grille
Friday, August 11 th @ 11:30 AM
Senior Balance Testing
Tuesday, August 15th
Starting @ 1:00 PM By Appointment Only
Senior Lunch & Learn "The Unbreakable Bone"
Wednesday, August 16th @ 12:00 PM
Senior Card Making Class
Thursday, August 17th @ 1:00 PM
Senior Cement Leaf Casting Class
Tuesday, August 22th & 29th @ 1:00 PM
Senior Lunch &
Thursday, August 31th
@ 1 2:15 PM
July was so much fun at the Lake Community YMCA! We had a little bit of everything; a summer potluck, outings, games, pontoons, and Lunch and Learns! I hope those who attended enjoyed it as much as I did! Now, August is here and there is so much more fun to be had as summer nears an end and the kids prepare to go back to school. You may have noticed the fantastic sound of the Lake High School Marching Band in the air as you entered the Y during the day or caught a glimpse of the color guard practicing their twirls and tosses. It's hard to believe it's that time already!
I know I addressed this last newsletter, but I would like to remind everyone that any fees collected for programs go towards materials needed for the program like food, shelter, etc., and any leftover go directly back into the Active Older Adult activities. If you have an idea for a lunch & learn, activity, or outing, please reach out to me and I'll do my best to make it happen. No guarantees, but I'll try!
If you sign up for an event and are unable to make it, please let me or someone at the front desk know. I totally understand sometimes we forget or something comes up, but it helps to know who I am expecting, especially if you signed up for an outing!
Lastly, please do your best to sign up before the deadline for events. It allows the sponsors and myself to purchase the correct amount of food, snacks, prizes, etc.
May your August be filled with good health and fun times!
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Senior Summer Fun Potluck
What a perfect event!
The weather was absolutely gorgeous! There were great people, delicious food, and the sweet sound of music in the air! A huge thank you to Earl McClung and company for coming and playing music for us! We hope to have them back again! Also, a shout out to all the directors at the Y for helping with the event to ensure everything went smoothly, especially our executive director Allen Mangus for manning the grill!
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Senior Bingo
Thank you so much to all those who joined us for Senior Bingo! It was sponsored by Ashleigh from Canton Regency and Jacob from Home Is Where the Heart Is. There were tasty snacks, prizes, and most importantly fun! Asheigh will be back for Bingo again on August 8th! This time with lunch! Don't miss out! Angela also has a community event coming up at the McKinley Eagles. She is president of the Stark Senior Service Network. You can find the flyer with more information on the next page.
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Nutrition Services in Your Community
If you or a loved one have trouble keeping a healthy diet, there may be resources available in your community that can help. Contact your area agency on aging or local senior center for information on nutrition program services in your area. Available programs may include any or all of the following and more.
-Nutrition consultation and education provides older adults and their caregivers with information and resources on nutrition, health and wellness topics.
-Congregate meals provide nutritious meals, as well as provide opportunities for social interaction and activity.
-Home delivered meals, also known as "meals on wheels," provide nutritious meals delivered to the doors of older Ohioans who have limited mobility, are homebound or lack transportation.
-The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, available in select counties, provides coupons for older residents that can be redeemed for fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs from farmers' markets and roadside stands. Learn more about the Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program.
To learn about programs available in your community, call 1-866-243-5678 to be connected to the area agency on aging serving your community.
Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
The Department of Aging partners with area agencies on aging to offer the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program in 81 counties. Participants receive benefits to be redeemed for Ohio-grown fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, and honey. Some restrictions apply. You are eligible for the Ohio Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program if:
You are age 60 or older, You live in one of the 81 counties that participate in the program, and You have a household income that falls within certain guidelines.
Your local program contact at your area agency on aging can help you determine your eligibility. Call 1-866-243-5678 to be connected to the agency serving your community.
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How to Stay Hydrated Before, During, and After a Workout
By Marygrace Taylor | June 7, 2023
Water and working out go hand-in-hand. But exactly how much water do you need to drink?
Comfy sneakers are a must for exercise. But there’s one other accessory that’s just as important: a bottle of water.
Hydrating throughout your workout replaces fluid you lose from sweating and heavier breathing. That can help you stay on top of your game during physical activity and reduce the risk for problems caused by dehydration, explains Becky Kerkenbush, M.S., R.D.-A.P. She’s an advanced practice registered dietitian and certified specialist in gerontological nutrition at Watertown Regional Medical Center in Watertown, Wisconsin.
Figuring out just how much to sip isn’t always easy, though. Here are some rules of thumb to keep in mind and when you might need to make adjustments.
How Hydration Needs Change with Age
It’s important for people of all ages to stay hydrated, of course. But it can be easier to fall short on fluids as you get older.
As you age, your sense of thirst and appetite tends to decline, explains Diana Kerwin, M.D. She’s a geriatric medicine physician with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. Changes in the fat and muscle makeup in your body can also increase your risk of dehydration, she adds. Many medications, like diuretics for example, can increase fluid loss too.
Being dehydrated could leave you feeling foggy-headed, sluggish, dizzy, or weak in the short term. Over time, it can increase the risk for urinary tract infections (UTIs), heat stroke, heart problems, kidney failure, and blood clot complications, the according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA).
So how much fluids do you actually need? The National Council on Aging recommends drinking one-third of your body weight in ounces of fluids. (A 150-pound person, for instance, should drink 50 ounces of water per day.) This is a general rule — it’s best to talk with your doctor about how much you should drink each day.
You can tell you ’ re getting your fill if your urine is clear or pale yellow, Kerkenbush says. If it’s a darker shade, that’s a sign you may need to up your H2O.
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How Much Water You Need for Your Workout
During exercise, your body loses fluids through sweating and breathing — more than a quart in an hour, per the American Council on Exercise (ACE). If you don’t replace that fluid by drinking water, you’ll quickly start to notice the effects.
“Dehydration can make exercise seem more difficult because of the increased strain it places on the body,” Kerkenbush says. Older adults are even more prone to exerciseinduced dehydration, research shows, because their bodies aren’t as efficient at regulating temperature.
Sipping water before, during, and after exercise replaces what you ’ ve lost to support healthy circulation, blood pressure, and heart rate, Dr. Kerwin explains. As a result, you’ll have more energy to make it through your workout and will reduce your risk for dehydration side effects like dizziness or lightheadedness, which can lead to falls.
As for how much to actually drink? Here’s what the American Council on Exercise recommends:
Before exercise: Drink 17 to 20 ounces of water two hours before you start working out
During exercise: Drink 7 to 10 ounces of water every 10 to 20 minutes
After exercise: Drink 16 to 24 ounces of water for every pound of body weight lost. Weighing yourself before and after your workout can give you an idea of how much water you lost. And it can let you know how much to drink to rehydrate.
If gulping a gigantic glass of water all at once makes you bloated, don’t force it. It’s fine to take small, frequent sips, says the Cleveland Clinic. Just make sure you ’ re still hitting your quota.
Making Adjustments
The above guidelines are a good general starting point. But in some cases, it may be a wise to shift your fluid intake a little higher or lower. Your doctor can help you decide what’s right for you.
You may need to drink more if:
You’re exercising in the heat or cold. You’ll sweat more when it’s hot or humid and lose more fluids through breathing when it’s chilly, Kerkenbush says. You’re exercising at high altitudes. High altitudes can also increase fluid losses, so plan to drink more if you ’ re active in a mountainous area.
You’re exercising vigorously (think running, jogging, cycling, or rowing) for an hour or more. In that case, it’s time to switch from water to a sports drink. Sports drinks include important minerals like sodium and potassium that are also lost with sweat, plus sugar to refuel your muscles. They’re usually not necessary for a typical 30-minute sweat sesh. But for long, vigorous workouts you may need the extra boost of a sports drink.
You can drink less if:
You’re engaging in very light exercise. You won’t lose as much fluids with light exercises, like Tai Chi, chair exercises, or water aerobics, for instance, since you ’ re not sweating as much, says Dr. Kerwin.
Getting a handle on hydration will help you feel your best during and after your workout. And if you need more guidance, just talk with your doctor. “Together, you can determine how much water you should be drinking daily, including during exercise,” Dr. Kerwin says.
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