how to fill your list of essentials
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GARFIELD COUNTY SENIOR PROGRAMS
Volume 10, Issue 6
June, 2020
Nutrition Ed. 2 - 3
June birthdays 4
Essentials cont. 5
Take out meals 6
Word search 7
LIFT-UP 9
Inside this issue:
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HOW TO FILL YOUR LIST OF ESSENTIALS
You may have heard the wild stories of grocery and retail stores swept clean of their toilet paper and bottled water stock, but in the calmer confines of your daily life during the COIVD-19 quarantine, you will find that the list of essentials is considerably longer and more important. What are those items and how do you get to them? People are being asked not to hoard. Government officials and, generally, people of good sense are urging consumers to leave products on store shelves when more vulnerable consumers, such as seniors and those with compromised immune systems, need them more. DRY GOODS Beans, rice, cereal and pasta last virtually forever in your cabinets and are easy to throw into a pot and cook. Nuts are good, nutritiously efficient snacks with lots of protein. - continued on page 5 - provided by [email protected]
You can do this exercise while waiting for the bus or standing in line at the grocery. For an added challenge, you can modify the exercise to improve your balance.
1. Stand on one foot behind a sturdy chair, holding on for balance. 2. Hold position for up to 10 seconds. 3. Repeat 10-15 times. 4. Repeat 10-15 times with other leg. Repeat 10-15 more times with
each leg. As you progress in your exercise routine, try adding the following challeng-es to help your balance even more: Start by holding on to a sturdy chair with both hands for support. When you are able, try holding on to the chair with only one hand. With time, hold on with only one finger, then with no hands at all. If you are ready steady on your feet, try doing the balance exercises with your eyes closed.
EXERCISE OF THE MONTH — stand on one foot
NUTRITION EDUCATION — Approved by Stephanie Nick, RD
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How exercise reduces anxiety and improves mood At this point we all know that exercise is important to keep our bodies healthy
but research show it is also important to keep our minds healthy. Physical
activity has been shown to increase satisfaction with one’s life and provide a
greater sense of purpose while reducing feelings of anxiety and loneliness.
You might ask what is the reason behind this? It all has to do with the way
exercise affects the brain.
Ways that exercise is good for your mind: • “Runners High” - you may have heard this term before, it is not exclusive
to running, but rather is a mood booster that happens with exercise. It can
come from any prolonged physical activity like yoga, dancing, swimming,
etc. This runner’s high causes a release of dopamine which increases
optimism. • Exercise also helps us connect better with others. It releases a chemical in
the brain that increases the pleasure we get from being around others. It is
difficult to exercise with others at this time but if you live with someone else
this can be a great way to strengthen your relationship. • Exercise makes your brain more sensitive to joy. Exercise provides a small
jolt to the brain’s reward center which helps us feel pleasure, motivation
and hope.
“If there is a voice in your head saying, ‘You’re too old, too awkward, too big,
too broken, too weak,’ sensations from movement can provide a compelling
counter argument. When you move with grace, your brain perceives the
elongation of your limbs and the fluidity of your steps, and realizes, ‘I am
graceful.’ When you move with power, your brain encodes the explosive
contraction of muscles, senses the speed of the action and understands,
‘I am powerful.’” - Kelly McGonigal, The Washington Post.
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RECIPE APPROVED BY Stephanie Nick , R.D.
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Chopped Greek salad Prep time 25 minutes Total time 25 minutes
Servings 8 Calories 358 cal.
Ingredients For the dressing: 1/2 cup olive oil 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
For the salad: 6 cups chopped Romaine lettuce 1 seedless cucumber, chopped 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved 1 red bell pepper, chopped 14 oz artichoke hearts, chopped ½ red onion, chopped 1/2 cup pitted and halved Kalamata olives 14 oz chickpeas, rinsed and drained 6 oz feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
Instructions First, make the Greek salad dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine
vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, red pepper, artichokes, red
onion, kalamata olives, chickpeas, and feta cheese. If you are using the homemade pita chips, break them up into the salad or you can use store bought pita chips. Drizzle the salad with the Greek dressing and toss until all of the ingredients are well coated. Serve immediately.
Well & Wise exercise programs:
We have suspended all Well & Wise classes at this time due to the Coronavirus. You may still call us to get your name on a list for a future class. You will be called when we are able to start teaching classes again or when a class will start in your area.
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Please know that you are loved and we can’t wait to see you at a congregate meal in the near future. The Garfield County Senior Community is strong and we can get through this together.
Our birthday list is compiled from completed consumer assessments. Please accept our apology if we missed your birthday. If you want to complete an assessment, please see Judy, Barbara or Debby for a form.
We wish each of
you a very
happy
birthday
and
a great year
ahead!
JUNE BIRTHDAYS
Gary Bachus Sally Baker Jo Balardetta Donald Baldwin Ruth Barber Chuck Bottineau Bessie Burr Bob Campbell Marty Campbell Joan Chapman Donald Charboneau Leona Crossiant Jenny Elmore Mary Goodhue Edna Goodrich Yanina Hahn Patty Hall Mary Jane Hangs Karen Hardrick Carolyn Henry Jimmy Herrera Nick Isenberg Steven King Rosemary Kious Jan Lewis
Art Litchewski Mary Manning Judy Martin Cher McAlary Chris McCullough Sharon McLin Randy McMurray Ronald McNeal Patsy Medina Jim Ness Violet Novak Doug Palmer June Pardee Gil Pittard Robin Ryan Vern Scott Loy Smith Dick Smith Patricia Smith Tommy Tomlinson Jan Walker Janet West Steven West Karla Wheeler Norma Ziegler
“In times of stress, the best thing we can do for each other is to listen with our ears and our hearts and to be assured that our questions are just as important as our answer.” - Fred Rogers The Carbondale Emergency Task Force (CETF) today unveiled a campaign calling on the community to “Mask On, Carbondale” and follow directives from the State of Colorado’s Department of Public Health guidelines to wear a non-medical cloth face covering or mask while out in public. Thanks to a grant from AARP Colorado, the Carbondale Age Friendly Community Initiative is distributing Carbondale made masks to all seniors. Contact [email protected] or 970-366-6460 for more information. Thank you to Debra Newland for making more than 200 masks for seniors, all of which we have disturbed to our meal sites throughout Garfield County.
Fathers Day, Sunday, June 21
Pictured Stephanie Nick R.D and Mary
Moon with RSVP helping serve take out
meals in Carbondale.
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HOW TO FILL YOUR LIST OF ESSENTIALS
- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 FRESH FOOD If you have a meal plan, your fridge may have plenty of room in it. Fill that empty space with some fresh produce and meat, which can also keep well frozen. Some fruits and veggies last longer than others, so stagger some of these in to extend them over your stay. FROZEN FOOD If you haven't been a fan of "TV dinners," you haven't seen what's become of delicious frozen meals that you can pop into the microwave. They're economical and the boxes are easy to store in the freezer. FUN FOOD Give yourself a treat now and then. Chips, sweets and other snacks are fine in moderation. WATER Tap water is perfectly acceptable. If you're not used to drinking from the tap, or are unsure of its quality, have a two-week supply of bottled water on hand. SOAP The best stuff comes in the bottle with a dispenser, hand soap, that is. It's easier to keep clean and to use just the right amount. It's certainly one thing you don't want to run out of, since a thorough scrub of 20 seconds washes away the virus. Don't panic over the hand sanitizer shortage. When you're not out in the public, it's not as critical to use it. Wash your hands with soap. OTHER CLEANING AND HYGIENE SUPPLIES Don’t forget dish soap, laundry detergent and, of course, toilet paper. Keep your clothes clean to lower the risk of virus contamination. Use paper towels to dry your hands and a clean bath towel after every bath.
MEDICATION Make sure any prescriptions or over-the-counter medications you need are refilled for at least a month. If your medications can be ordered in 90-day supplies, you should consider that. PET SUPPLIES
Don't forget your pets! Make sure you have sufficient dog food and other supplies on hand.
Lots of ideas for essential items here, but how do you get them if you’re vulnerable? Ask a neighbor or family member to help; Stay connected with your neighbors and loved ones. When we pull together as a community, we maintain our quality of life together, even during the challenge of a health crisis. Stay well!
You can also call Senior Programs food line and we can deliver LIFT-UP
food bags to you. Call (970) 665-0041.
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Senior Nutrition Program
TEMPORARY CONGREGATE TAKE-OUT MEALS Due to the Governor’s order, our congregate meals were discontinued on March 14. We have switched
to a temporary congregate take-out meal program, which is held at six locations throughout Garfield
County. All meals are cold and will contain a main course, fresh fruit, dessert and milk. These meals are
approved by our registered dietitian.
Reservations are necessary and very important to our program to obtain accurate RSVPs for meal
preparation. New participants are welcome. Per our kitchens’ request, anyone attending a meal site
should make a reservation by noon at least 48 hours in advance of the meal by calling the phone
numbers listed below.
All meal pick-ups occur between 12 and 12:30 p.m., with limited home delivery occurring prior to noon.
Carbondale “Roaring Fork & Spoon” at the parking lot behind the Carbondale Recreation Department/
Town Hall located at 567 Colorado Avenue on Wednesdays. For reservations please call (970) 665-
0041 by noon on Monday.
Glenwood Springs “Chat n’ Chew” at Colorado Mountain College, 1402 Blake Avenue parking lot,
Glenwood Springs on Monday and Friday. For reservations please call (970) 665-0041 by noon on
Thursday for Monday and noon on Wednesday for Friday. Please enter from the lower level.
New Castle “The Gathering” at the Castle Valley Senior Housing, 201 Castle Valley Blvd in New Castle
on Mondays. For reservations please call (970) 665-0041 by Thursday at noon.
Silt “Meet ‘n Eat” at Silt Town Center, 600 Home Street on Wednesdays. For reservations please call
665-6540 by Monday at noon.
Parachute at the Valley Senior Center, 540 N. Parachute, Parachute on Wednesdays. For reservations,
please call (970) 665-6540 on Mondays at noon.
Rifle “Senior Delight” at the Rifle Senior Center, 50 Ute Avenue, Rifle on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and
Fridays. For reservations please call (970) 665-6540 at least 48 hours before the day you wish to pick-
up a meal.
Menus for all locations are provided monthly and are available at the meal pick up sites, from Senior
Programs, and available on the county website. For those 60 and older, the recommended voluntary
contribution for each meal is $3. Participants are encouraged to pay as they are able.
Judy Martin, Senior Program Manager can be reached at 945-9191, extension 3061, or by email at
GARFIELD COUNTY CONGREGATE TAKE-OUT PROGRAM INFORMATION
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WORD SEARCH PUZZLE
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COVID-19 AWARENESS/ CENSUS 2020/ CITY MARKET SHOPPING HOURS FOR SENIORS
COVID-19 Awareness COMMUNITY SUPPORT SAVES LIVES
CONTACT INFO FOR GARFIELD COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH Symptoms/concerns: 970-625-5200 and 970-945-6614: English/Español Community assistance: 970-625-5282 or 970-945-9191 Facebook: @garfieldhealth Subscribe for updates: www.garfieldcounty.net Email Public Health: [email protected] Register for emergency notifications: www.garco911.com Local volunteer opportunities: 970-456-2804
City Market offering special hours for senior citizen shoppers Effective Friday, March 20, City Market is dedicating the first shopping hour Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays, from 7 -8 a.m., exclusively to the shopping needs of senior citizens. These hours are temporary, as we seek to provide the best service possible during these times of uncertainty. Target and Dollar General dedicate the first hour of shopping to seniors as well.
CENSUS — PLEASE DO YOUR PART The 2020 Census is underway and is ready for America to respond. A very large portion of our region does not receive mail delivery at their homes. If you do receive mail at your home, you will soon be receiving an invitation in the mail, inviting you to respond online using a Census id code. If you do not receive mail at your home (i.e. you receive your mail via P.O. Box), you can respond online using your PHYSICAL ADDRESS. What better time to respond to the Census 2020 than NOW, while many of us are at home!
The census is safe, easy, and important! Completing the online questionnaire takes about 10 minutes.
Some things about completing your response:
• You will need your physical address (if you did not receive a questionnaire in the mail, which will only occur if you receive mail at your home)
• Plan to include everyone who lived in your home on April 1. You can also complete your questionnaire by phone at 1.844.330.2020 (12 non-English lan-guages are also available by phone). Your response matters.
• Dollars for health clinics. Fire departments. Schools. Even roads and highways. The census can shape many different aspects of your community.
• Census results help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities each year.
• The results determine how many seats in Congress each state gets. It's mandated by the U.S. Constitution in Article 1, Section 2: The U.S. has counted its population every 10 years since 1790.
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Carbondale Farmers Market, Wednesdays,10 a.m. — 3 p.m., June 10 through September 30, 4th Street Plaza. Glenwood Springs Farmers Market, Tuesday’s 4-8 p.m., at 7th Street, June 23 through September 15. Saturday Market in Glenwood will start late June through November in Glen-wood High School parking lot, 1521 Grand Ave. by the administration building.
Rifle Farmers Market will not be a traditional market this year. Please go to www.riflefarmers market.com for more information. These farmers markets are accepting double-up bucks.
FARMERS MARKETS AND LIFT-UP INFORMATION
The Caregiver Support Program and the Senior Equipment and Services Program offered through
Northwest Colorado Options for long-term care are available to help meet the needs of caregivers
and seniors in Garfield, Moffat, Rio Blanco and Routt counties. Financial assistance may be availa-
ble to assist people 60+ with services or equipment to meet their needs. This may include assis-
tance with homemaker tasks, home maintenance, personal care, vision or dental needs, or medical
equipment. For caregivers who are 60+ or for caregivers who are caring for someone age 60+, fi-
nancial assistance may be available to assist with respite care, equipment that assists the caregiv-
er in providing care, or caregiver education. If you are interested in learning more about these pro-
grams, and whether or not you qualify, please call Nancy McStay at 877-963-8731.
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Garfield County Senior Program Staff Judy Martin, Senior Program Manager, cell (970) 456-2295 970-945-9191, extension 3061, [email protected] Debby Sutherland, Senior Program Coordinator 970-945-9191, extension 3084, [email protected] Barbara Peterson, Senior Program Coordinator 945-9191, extension 3005, [email protected] Stephanie Nick, Registered Dietician 970-625-5200, extension 2036, [email protected] Free dietary guidance and consultation is a service provided through our meal program in Garfield County. Contact Stephanie at 970-625-5200, ext. 2036, for information, answers or to set up a consultation.
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Pitkin County Senior
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Rifle Senior Center Tami Sours 970-665-6540 All activities on hold until buildings reopens. Valley Senior Center in Parachute 970-285-7216 or Cheryl 970-285-9755 All activities on hold until buildings reopens. Parachute has suspended all board meetings until further notice.
High Country RSVP Mary Moon, Director 970-947-8462 Year Round Tax Issues 970-384-8740 Medicare Counseling 970-384-8744 Continuing Ed. Classes 970-947-8462 www.highcountryrsvp.org Volunteer Placement 970-947-8461 Senior Centers Senior Matters Diane Johnson 970-230-2158 John Hoffman 970-963-1689 [email protected]
Traveler (970) 945-9117 or (970) 625-1366 Nutrition Program (970) 665-0041 Volunteers who will not be able to volunteer at the meal site because they are sick or on vacation should call Debby at 945-9191, ext. 3084, or Barbara at 945-9191, ext.3005, to let them know of their absence.