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6 - Jan Werner 12 - Enjoy your Beauty14 - Dehydration16 - Waffles & Pancakes 20 - Veggies on the Windowsill22 - Directory of Services

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Every time I have a family gathering at my home I am reminded of my parents and the journey they took to find their happiness. I have taken quite a journey to get to this happy place in my life as well. I so enjoy my position in life as mother, wife, daughter and sister. As my family grows with added brother in laws and sister in laws I am thankful for family units.

My husband reminds me that life is good but it is only good if you want to make it good. As anyone else, we have our good times and bad times, but I try to look at them as what I call learning processes.

I often talk to couples when I am out and about and look at them with complete admiration because life long loves are so hard to find. When I ask about their learning processes they have a lot of tips. One of the best lessons I have learned from talking to elderly couples is, "Every once in a while, out of the blue, go over and give your partner a big hug! You'll be amazed what that will do."

The first time I heard this I just laughed and thought how cute. Then once again I was told the same thing. But this time my little lady friend added, “I guarantee the results will astonish you”. She was very adamant about this and I remember it often when I see happy couples. I get a warm feeling all over when I see an elderly couple walk-ing together holding hands. They have definitely exceeded their learning process.

So, I guess what I am trying to say is… give your wife, husband, son or daughter a hug. Give your girlfriend, boyfriend or whatever a hug. Give your neighbor a hug; give your coworker a hug. Just give a hug…

For seniors, the “Golden Years” are meant to be a time of happiness and relaxation. For many however, this time can occasionally be lacking in much of the field of happiness. Many of our elderly family and friends face the daily issues that accompany one’s progression into later years. Physical issues abound for some, and loneliness for others. For decades past, many seniors had no options in attempting to regain some of their youth with socializa-tion and daily activities if they were homebound. In todays fast pace world, it can be incredibly taxing for family to dedicate as much time as we would like to, caring for and tending to our elderly loved ones. However, in 1978, one man changed all of that for residents of the Texas Panhandle, Doctor Jan Werner.

In 1978, the Jan Werner Adult Day Care Center opened its doors to the seniors of our area. Over the course of the next three decades, the Jan Werner Adult Day Care Center would help those elderly members of our community learn how to live life again. Many of our elders and their families alike want their loved ones to remain in their homes, which for some have been their home for decades. No matter how wonderful an assisted living facility may be, there is no substitution for one’s own bed, the familiar smell of the house you’ve lived in for most of your life, and the marks on the wall or nicks on the furniture, each one telling a story from years past. It is for all these reasons and more that the Jan Werner Adult Day Care came into being.

Jan Werner Adult Day Care

Dr. Jan Werner

The Jan Werner Adult Day Care Center, now in its 32nd year of assistance to our area, provides a multitude of services to seniors and their families. Jan Werner can provide transportation for all of their participants to and from home and the day care center. In addition, for those participants that qualify, Jan Werner also offers a medical transportation service that is dedicated to getting seniors to doctor’s appointments, hospital visits, and the like. Participants are provided with hot meals every weekday at lunch that are designed to not only provide specific nutritional needs for seniors, but that are also delicious. Seniors are served as opposed to waiting in line to help encourage socialization and to promote a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Participants also receive morning and afternoon snacks. In addition, a licensed dietician is on staff to provide dietary advice. Perhaps Jan Werner Adult Day Care’s most prevalent benefit is the social activities that are provided. Partici-pants can take part in dancing, music therapy, arts & crafts, field trips, shopping, bingo, chapel, and even fishing. Besides these activities, Jan Werner also offers tai chi, water aerobics, water walking, accompanied outside walking & bike riding, and a specially designed yoga session that is adapted to the physical requirements of the elderly. Moreover, Jan Werner also provides traditional physical and occupational therapies under the direction of licensed therapists.

The Jan Werner Adult Day Care

Do have your blood pressure checked regularly.

Do see your doctor if you experience dizziness when getting up.

Do exercise regularly to maintain strength & flexibility.

Do keep pets & children away from areas you frequently walk.

Do rest 30 min. to 1 hr when you start to tire to regain your strength.

Do use walkers, canes and adaptive equipment correctly.

Do not wax floors or walk on slippery surfaces.

Do not sit on low furniture.

If you have difficulty getting up, ask your doctor if physical therapy can help you improve your strength.

Always use caution and avoid any unnecessary risk to enjoy life.

For participants requiring certain medical assistance, Jan Werner Day Care has its PACE Program (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) for those that qualify. Jan Werner’s PACE Program is overseen by physicians who are Board Certified in Geriatric Care that can tend to participants at Jan Werner’s in-house clinic. In addition to these physicians, Jan Werner also employs a highly trained care staff consisting of RN’s, LVN’s, CNA’s, and home health aides that are familiar with handling prescribed medications and personal care for the elderly. Jan Werner’s staff has the ability to provide physician care, nursing care, day health care, in-home care, physical & occupational therapy, speech therapy, family support, prescription drug coordination & supervision, medical equipment, as well as meal planning.

Recently, Jan Werner Day Care has undergone a remodeling and as part of that remodel, has added a new facility dedicated to those participants that are memory impaired, Jan Werner’s new Alzheimer’s Day Care Center. Since 1987, Jan Werner Adult

Day Care has been tackling the unique challenges of caring for participants with Alzheimer’s and other dementia disorders, and accompanying their 32nd anniversary, was able to add a larger facility to accom-modate these seniors with distinctive needs. This special secure and stimulating environment provides a pleasant retreat for seniors with memory difficulty.

Furthermore, Jan Werner’s remodel added a park as well as a multitude of renovations that improved and updated the existing facility, creating an ambiance of calm and serenity throughout the entire building. Jan Werner Adult Day Care’s ribbon cutting for the new memory care unit and remodel will be July 9th at 11am so stop by and check out the new facilities at 3108 S. Fillmore.

If you have a family member or friend that may need to find that spice of life again, contact Jan Werner Day Care Center at 806-374-5516 or check them out online at www.janwerneradultdaycare.org, and help your loved one live out the true meaning of “Golden Years.”

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Unquestionably, the day you look in the mirror and see a crop of wrinkles staring back at you can be devastat-ing for your morale. Although those lines of time should signal a life of joyful moments and gained wisdom, women can't help but see them as loss of value and beauty. Even though the Western culture propagates the drive for an eternally youthful appearance, changing the way you think about beauty will not only endow you with life-long confidence but also allow you to feel and look your age...and love it.

Beauty is beyond physicalBeauty is not just a physical experience, but a psycho-logical one as well. We all tend to think of beauty as a skin-deep issue, all about how we physically look. But research tells us that perception of what is deemed attractive and unattractive is much more complicated. Why do you think some beautiful women say, "I've never thought I was pretty"? Similarly, there are women who may not be your typical image of beauty, yet when you ask them they say they are quite confident in their looks. What makes people feel attractive goes well beyond our physical self. It runs deep, much deeper than the eye can see.

Change your experience of ageAlthough we can't stop the physical changes of aging, we can change our experience of aging. No one, not any doctor, dermatologist or surgeon can stop physical changes of aging. There may be ways to look better, take care of your skin and bodies that put things tempo-rarily on hold, at least on the surface. We're all for that! We're also for ways we can experience and even enjoy

our changing looks. If we take care of ourselves, it makes us feel better and we smile more. When we smile, we look more attractive. The sooner we go through an interior process, the better you will feel inside and out.

Your self-image is dynamicWhile aging is inevitable and irreversible, self-image is not. Self-image can be fluid and timeless. Self-image is not an actual still picture of oneself. It is an internal experience, how we see ourselves from within, over time throughout our lives. It's flexible and malleable. And if we understand that self-image is changeable, then that is what we try to help women conquer. Not age itself. That's a battle we can't win.

Beauty is in the "I" of the beholder.If we become our own internal "eye," we can take control over how we see ourselves, rather than give it over to other people to determine if we're attractive or not. Our six steps serve to change the internal lens through which we see, not only ourselves, but others as well. The result? Women will be less self critical and less critical of each other.

Chronological age does not have to define youYou can define yourself at your chronological age. A particular age has little to do with how old you feel. You can define how you want to be at 40, at 50 and onward. We also don't have to let magazine images define what is beautiful. Some women in their 20's feel old. Some women in their 60's feel young. It’s up to you to define the age you feel.

How to trulyenjoy your age

Your outward beauty is not your identityPut your beauty in your identity, not your identity in your beauty. Your identity is made up of many aspects of yourself. How you look is just one of them. As you get older, more aspects of yourself can make up your identity; for example, your experiences in life, your accomplishments and your relationships. If you hold onto youthful beauty as a narrow definition of your-self, you're especially unlikely to enjoy your looks as you age.

Go beyond your mirror imageTake an honest look at who you are, not what you look like. Mirrors tell only a little of what we really look like. Gaze again and go beyond, past your reflec-tion and see who you are as a person. Think of what you see as only the image of yourself, that informs the world of your physical self. But who you are is more than what they see.

Rob beauty of its power over youTake back that power and you will feel more beauti-ful. Our culture has given beauty power over women. We are told who and what is beautiful. We know that youth is beautiful. Most people see babies as beauti-ful. But grandmothers can be beautiful as well. Some of the most beautiful women in the world are those who smile, engage and appear happy at any age. If you take back the power of what makes you feel attractive, you will become more attractive to yourself and others.

Don’t fear your ageBecome less afraid of aging and you will look more beautiful. When you see a face that is scared, you would hardly call it beautiful. There is nothing pretty about fear. Women need to accept that aging happens and that becoming more courageous about all aspects of our lives will enhance them.

Balance the importance of beauty and enjoy your ageBeauty matters to all women, but to those who age beautifully, it matters neither too much nor too little. We all know that a core aspect of our identities is our appearance. No doubt our looks matter. Women who allow beauty to matter, but keep it in balance with all other aspects of their lives, can enjoy their looks at any age.

There are many things that can cause dehydration, the most common are vomiting, diarrhea, blood loss, malnutri-tion, and plain old failure to replenish liquids lost from sweating and urination (Not drinking enough water). Many illnesses and diseases can trigger acute dehydration due to the increased body temperature and sweating that usually occur. This is why your doctor tells you to drink plenty of fluids when you are ill. Your body uses fluids to expell toxins as well as to keep your system flexible, lubricated and running smoothly.

The Signs and Symptoms of DehydrationSymptoms of dehydration usually begin with thirst and progress to more alarming manifestations as the need for water becomes more dire. The initial signs and symptoms of mild dehydration in adults appear when the body has lost about 2% of it's total fluid.

These mild dehydration symptoms are often:Thirst Loss of Appetite Dry Skin Skin Flushing Dark Colored Urine Dry Mouth Fatique or Weakness Chills Head Rushes

Be aware that these are not the only symptoms of severe dehydration that may manifest in response to dehydra-tion; these are simply the most common. Symptoms of dehydration will differ from person to person because the body is a complex network of systems and everyone's body is different. When these systems are disturbed due to loss of fluids there will be several common symptoms shared by most bodies, but there may also be unusual or unexpected responses depending on the particular person in question. Age also plays a part in the manifestation of symptoms. Signs of dehydration in a child will not be the same as those experienced by a teenager, adult or in the elderly. Dehydration prevention is the best treatment for every age group. Heatstroke is always around the corner.

Treatment for DehydrationIf dehydration is the removal of water from an object, then the treatment of dehydration to reverse it’s effects would logically be rehydration. When a person becomes dehydrated they have also lost electrolytes so it is very important to replenish them along the water. The types of electrolytes needed for rehydration are sodium and potassium salts usually found in sports drinks like Gatorade and pediatric formulas like Pedi-alite. Electrolytes are needed for electro-chemical reactions within cells. A lack of electrolytes in the body can interfere with the chemical reactions needed for healthy cell operation and is known as water intoxica-tion. This can become a serious condition and has lead to death in extreme cases.If a person is showing minor symptoms give them plenty of water and let them drink it very slowly, in small sips. Electrolytes are also important to replace. If Gatorade or Pedialite are not available, slowly replen-ish the body’s liquids with water and follow that up after symptoms have subsided with a small salty snack or a very light meal.

If a person is showing some of the more severe symp-toms of dehydration, call an ambulance immediately. He or she may be past the point where ingestion of the proper fluids will help; get them medical attention immediately.

Prevention of DehydrationThe average person looses between two and three liters of water a day through the breath, sweat, and urine. This number can increase or decrease based on the types of activities that a person engages in. Heavy exercise can cause a body to loose more than 2 liters an hour! To prevent dehydration you simply need to replenish the liquids that are lost throughout the day. Many resources and sites will tell you to drink 8 glasses of water a day, or give you a set number of liters to drink but the honest truth is that every body is different and only you will know how much your body needs.

Only you can know how much water you need to be at your best. Not soda, not juice, not sugar-drinks. Pay attention to your fluid loss and take special care to replenish it as it is being lost. By the time you feel thirsty you are already dehydrated - you want to avoid becoming thirsty in the first place. Pay attention to the color of your urine, dark urine is usually an indicator that you are dehydrated.

Temperatures in the Panhandle hit the triple digits first week of summer. Summer heat is welcomed after the winter months though it can threaten the health of our older adults. Stay hydrated as the precious fluids in your body dry up quickly when the temperature soars. Drink more water and juice. If you drink tea or coffee use decaffeinated. Many older adults are on medications such as diuretics that add to the dehydration. I realize that if you drink then you need to locate the restrooms wherever you go nonetheless, you do need to keep replacing fluids. Turn on the fans and air conditioner. As you get older your body’s thermostat doesn’t always let you know when you are hot. You can become overheated and not know. Stay out of the heat in the afternoon. Plan your gardening or walks for early in the morning or later in the evening. Cover your head with a wide brim hat, wear loose long pants, long sleeves and protective sun glasses. Remember that light colors reflect the heat and dark absorbs heat. Tips for Keeping CoolDrink more! Turn on the fan and air conditioner. Go outside in morning and evening not the heat of the day. Wear light colors, wide brim hat, loose clothing, sunglassesIf you need assistance with your utility bills or a fan, contact Area Agency on Aging or the United Way for resources in your community.

Summertime Heat and You

Here, everyone's favorite weekend treats have been entirely re-imagined. This diabetic friendly recipe replaces white flour with whole wheat flour and oats, plus an unexpected dash of sugar-lowering cinnamon. Wheat germ provides healthy fats, extra fiber, and deli-ciously nutty flavor.

You Will Need2 cups low-fat buttermilk 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats2/3 cup whole wheat flour2/3 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup toasted wheat germ1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamon2 large eggs1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar1 tablespoon canola oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup maple syrup, warmed1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries or blueberries

What to DoMix the buttermilk and oats in a small bowl.Let stand for 15 minutes.

Whisk the whole wheat flour, all-purposeflour, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda,salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.

Whisk the eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla in amedium bowl. Add the buttermilk mixture.Add this mixture to the flour mixture and mixwith a rubber spatula just until flour mixture ismoistened.

Multi-Grain Pancakes or Waffles

To cook the pancakes: Coat a large nonstickskillet with cooking spray. Heat over mediumheat. Spoon about 1/4 cup batter for each pancakeinto the skillet and cook until bottoms aregolden and small bubbles start to form on top,about 3 minutes. Flip the pancakes and cookuntil browned and cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes.(Adjust the heat as necessary for evenbrowning.) Keep the pancakes warm in a 200°F(90°C) oven while you finish cooking theremaining batter.

To cook the waffles: Coat a waffle iron withcooking spray. Heat the iron. Spoon in enough ofthe batter to cover three-quarters of the surface,close the iron, and cook until the waffles arecrisp and golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Keep thewaffles warm in a 200°F (90°C) oven while youfinish cooking the remaining batter.

Top with maple syrup and strawberries(or blueberries). One serving is 2 pancakes orwaffles. Wrap any leftover pancakes or wafflesindividually in plastic wrap and refrigerate forup to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheatin a toaster or toaster oven.

Whether your dog sitter backed out at the last minute or you simply can’t bear to leave Ruff behind, finding dog-friendly places to stay on the road can prove a challenge. Because more people than ever are traveling with their pets, many accommodations like hotels, motels, and even bed & breakfasts are becoming more pet-friendly. You simply need to plan ahead, if possible, and search out a dog-friendly itinerary. Here's how to find dog-friendly hotels during your summertime travels.

Plan aheadThe best advice is to plan your dog-friendly trip in advance. No stopping by the side of the road at the first motel you find when your pooch is along for the ride. Chances are, that motel won't take dogs, and you'll be

stuck spending time tracking down lodging that does. You need to book your reservations in advance, and make sure your lodging choices will accept your four-legged family member.

Check out corporate hotel websitesMany of the big hotel chains indicate on their websites whether or not pets are welcome. Often, they limit the size of the dogs (no dogs over 40 pounds is common), and they usually charge an extra fee for a pet in the room. (More places are waiving those fees, so check on that when you make your reservations.) Some hotels may require your dog to be crated in the room, or that you can't leave your dog alone in the room. Ask for all of a hotel’s pet policies before you confirm a reservation.

Dog-friendly travel tips

Talk directDon't make your reserva-tions through a central reservations call center or online. Call the hotel directly and speak to someone at the front desk, or a manager. Call center employees typically don't know a hotel’s specific lodging policies. For example, some hotels do accept pets, but the call center people may not know it, so deal directly with the people who know the policies first hand.

Do a dog-friendly searchOnce you know your travel itinerary, do a search using the city name you're visiting plus the term "dog-friendly hotels" (for example, "Seattle dog-friendly hotels"). Most cities and towns now have lists of the lodging in their area that accepts pets. However, don't assume that just because specific lodgings are on the list, that they still have that policy. Always contact a hotel or other lodging directly before you book your reservation.

Look for pet travel websitesSeveral travel websites have sprung up that cater directly to pet travel. Often, you can search these sites for specific locations to find the pet-friendly lodging in that area. Some of the pet travel websites note that they've verified specific pet policies, so you don't have to.

Be a responsible pet ownerOnce you've found the perfect hotel for your family, make sure you're a responsible pet owner! Clean up after your dog, keep him quiet if he's a barker, and don't leave your room in a shambles when you leave town. Respon-sible owners make it easier for others to travel with their pets, so don't be the reason hotel management ends their dog-friendly program!

Pack for your petBefore you head out on your travels, be sure to prepare and pack for Ruff’s comfort. Take plenty of food and water, prescribed medications, leash, dog bed or his favorite blanket, and toys to keep him from getting bored. Be sure to have a tag on his collar that indicates his name and your contact information in the case he gets separated from you.

It's amazing how much you can grow in even the small-est of gardens or window boxes - but what if your apartment doesn't have a yard, a fire escape or even an outside window ledge? Does that mean you can never have the luxury of vegetables with zero food miles? Don't despair - you too can grow your own. And you might even have the luxury of eating fresh, homegrown vegetables out of season. Here's how!

Pick the sunniest window in the placePick the lightest and brightest window in the house or apartment – vegetables need plenty of light. As the light is only coming from one side, the pots might need to be turned every day or so, to stop the plants all leaning to one side. If it’s still not bright enough, try simulating sunlight using "grow lights" (or try "daylight" fluores-cent lights, which may work out cheaper, but won’t be as powerful) – but don’t forget to turn them off at night.

Grow in the darkDon’t have a sunny ‘sill? Grow fungi. Mushrooms don’t even need light – try growing them in a dark cupboard, using compost pre-seeded with mushroom spawn, or a specially prepared log for more unusual varieties.

Choose mini-veggiesYou can grow a wide range of vegetables indoors, but keep in mind that many veggies may grow enormous or not cope well with being in a pot. Look for varieties that

are described as “dwarf,” “baby” or “bush,” or are listed as being suitable for container growing. Deep-rooted vegetables such as parsnips will be difficult to grow unless the pots are huge, but things like round radishes and small-rooted carrots and beets should do well.

Think décor and dinnerRather than growing “ordinary” varieties that you can just buy at the store, think about plants with attractive flowers that will act as both decoration and food, or unusually colored vegetables, such as pink striped eggplants, purple carrots or yellow tomatoes. Beautiful to look at and delish to eat.

Pick them youngSalad vegetables grow well indoors, and if the window-sill is light enough, can even grow through the winter. They can be planted closer together than those out in the garden, and are even more delicious picked young – keep sowing them regularly to get a constant supply.

Plant a salad supplyTry planting a mixture of different lettuces, and mix in some nasturtiums and arugula for a spicier salad, or some basil for something a bit more fragrant. If picked young, spinach and beet leaves work well in salads, too. You can start every lunch or dinner with a freshly picked and tossed salad – adding elegance and nutrition to your everyday meals.

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Don’t forget the herbsHerbs are very useful things to have growing in a kitchen window. Basil grows very quickly, as does mint (but give it its own pot – it will take over, given half a chance). The more woody herbs, like rosemary and thyme, will also grow indoors in pots. Herbs generally need good light and a bit of warmth.

Watch their heightIf the windows are big enough, try plants like sweet or chili peppers, cucumbers, eggplants or tomatoes. Once they have reached the top of the window, pinch out the growing tip to stop them getting any taller. Dwarf beans and peas can do well indoors, but will need canes or string to climb up.

Plant veggies in compostFill the containers with multi-purpose potting com-post – do not use garden soil as it can bring pests indoors, and can get compacted in the pots, not allowing the roots to breathe. Sprinkle seeds lightly on the surface of the compost, cover them thinly with compost, and water gently. Some nurseries will sell young plants that can go straight into pots.

Choose pretty pots and containersAs the containers will be on show all the time, it might be an idea to pick nice-looking plain or glazed terracotta pots, or get adventurous with recycling – what about an old watering can, a kitchen colander, cleaned out large food cans, brightly colored buckets, or wooden crates and old baskets lined with plastic. If the containers don’t have any drainage holes, drill a few of these so that the plants don’t get waterlogged.

Don’t water too muchWater the vegetables regularly, as they won’t be getting any rain, but don’t over water them as this can stop oxygen getting to the roots. Feed the plants as well, using a good liquid feed. Don’t forget to use saucers or drip trays under the pots to protect the floors and carpets.

Show off your homegrown veggiesTime to enjoy your homegrown vegetables. As they are so young and fresh, cook your vegetables very simply to show off their wonderful flavors. Try steaming them lightly and tossing them in homemade herb butter (finely chop and mash into softened butter), or stir them into cooked fresh pasta with a good quality olive oil. Show off your windowsill salads with shavings of Parmesan and crispy croutons made from seeded breads. Or just eat your veggies straight out of the pots – they will be delicious!

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