BLOOMINGDALE SENIOR CENTER

APRIL 2018

APRIL 2018 MENU

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

2) Ital. Wedding Soup Chicken Cordon Blu Scalloped Potatoes Broccoli Spears Apple Pie

3) Clam Chowder Pot Roast Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Corn Muffin

4) Juice Chicken Salad Sandwich Pasta Salad Beet Salad Fruit Cocktail

5)

Split Pea Soup

Pork Loin w/Gravy

Rice Pilaf

Mixed Vegetables

Apple Sauce

6)

Juice

Cheese Lasagna

Spinach

Tossed Salad

Cinnamon Cookie

9)

Tomato Soup

Stuffed Cabbage

Boiled Potatoes

Ital. Mixed Vegetables

Chocolate Pudding

10)

Cream of Broccoli

Turkey Sandwich

Macaroni Salad

Tossed Salad

Diced Peaches

11)

Juice

Smothered Chicken

Cornbread Stuffing

Collard Greens

Corn Muffin

12)

Cr. of Mushroom

Meatloaf w/Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Brussel Sprouts

Rice Pudding

13)

Juice

Cheese Omelet

Hash Browns

Sausage Patty

Danish

16)

Juice

Macaroni & Cheese

Stewed Tomatoes

Green Beans

Sliced Apple

17)

Vegetable Soup

Turkey w/Gravy

Rice Pilaf

Mixed Vegetables

Rice Pudding

18)

Juice

Pot Roast

Baked Potato

Baby Carrots

Fruit Cocktail

19)

Cream of Potato

Sausage & Peppers

Potato Coins

Tossed Salad

Chocolate Pudding

20)

Juice

Tuna Salad

Macaroni Salad

3 Bean Salad

Cookie

23)

Cream of Chicken

Stuffed Pepper

Roasted Potatoes

Mixed Vegetable

Blueberry Muffin

24)

Juice

Fried Chicken

Mac & Cheese

Baby Carrots

Fresh Orange

25) Split Pea Soup Italian Sub Potato Chips Coleslaw Chocolate Chip Cookie

26)

Tomato Soup

Chicken Sandwich

Candied Yams

Broccoli

Jell-O

27)

Juice

Lemon Chicken

Yellow Rice

Green Beans

Fruit Cocktail

30)

Juice

Eggplant Rollatini

Pasta

Asparagus

Diced Peaches

Menus are Prepared by Deborah Paulhus, Program Nutritionist Reservations can be made by calling Steve at (973) 835-4433)

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APRIL 2018 CALENDAR

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

2) 2:30 Aerobics 5:30 Chair Yoga

3) 10:15 Chair Aerobics 1:00 Line Dancing

4) 9:00 Kickoff of Bloomingdale Seniors on the Move—Breakfast

5)

NO CHAIR

5:00 Chair Yoga

6)

9:30 Mahjongg

1:00 Cards

9)

2:30 Aerobics

5:30 Chair Yoga

10)

10:15 Chair Aerobics

1:30 Golden Age Club

Meeting

11)

9:00 BSOM Walk

10:00 Zumba Gold

12:30 Pokeno

12)

10:15 Chai Aerobics

5:00 Chair Yoga

13)

9:30 Mahjongg

1:00 Cards

16)

2:30 Aerobics

5:30 Chair Yoga

17)

10:15 Chair Aerobics

1:00 Line Dancing

18) 9:00 BSOM Walk 10:00 Zumba 12:30 Pokeno

19)

NO CHAIR

12:00 Bus leaves for

Paper Mill Playhouse

20_

9:30 Mahjongg

1:00 Cards

23)

2:30 Aerobics

5:30 Chair Yoga

24)

10:15 Chair Aerobics

1:30 Golden Age

Meeting Lunch

compliments of Milford

Manor

25)

9:00 BSOM Walk

10:00 Zumba Gold

1:00 Bingo & Pizza

26)

10:15 Chair Aerobics

NO CHAIR YOGA

27)

9:30 Mahjongg

1:00 Cards

30)

2:30 Aerobics

5:30 Chair Yoga

Cards are played

every Sunday at

1:00 p.m. unless

otherwise

indicated.

For Program Information, call Pat at (973) 838-9259

Our Gardens are getting ready for the season, if you would like to help, please call (973) 838-9259 for information.

SENIOR CITIZEN SAFETY List of Emergency Phone Numbers—Post a list of emergency phone numbers including police, fire, doctors, local poison control center and a family member or neighbor by each telephone in your home. Every poison control center in the country ca be reached by calling the nationwide hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Lighting—Good lighting on stairs and in hallways can reduce your chance of falling. Use night lights near bath-rooms, in bedrooms and stairwells and always keep a charged flashlight near your bed or emergencies. Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors—The majority of home fires happen at night. Install a smoke alarm in your kitchen and on every level of your home. Carbon monoxide (CO) is produced whenever any fuel such as gas, oil, kerosene, wood or charcoal is burned. If ap-pliances that burn fuel are properly maintained, the amount of CO produced is usually not hazardous. However, if appliances are not working properly or are used incorrectly, dangerous levels of CO can result. Have a qualified tech-nician inspect your fuel-burning appliances and chimneys to make sure they are operating correctly and install a car-bon monoxide detector in your bedroom and furnace areas. Be sure to change the batteries on your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector twice a year. Fire Extinguishers—A multipurpose dry chemical Class ABC fire extinguisher is the best choice for general home use. All occupants of the home should know when and how to use the extinguisher. Emergency Exit—Have an emergency exit plan in case of fire. Choose a meeting place outside your home soyou know everyone has escaped safely. Cords—Be sure lamp and extension cords are in good condition and placed out of the flow of traffic to avoid acci-dents. Rugs, Runners and Mats—Make sure small area rugs, runners and mats are slip resistant. Space Heaters—Space heaters should not be utilized as a main source of heat. Place space heaters where they can-not be knocked over and keep them far away from furnishings and flammable materials such as rugs and curtains. Light Bulbs—Make sure all bulbs are the appropriate size for the lamp or fixture. A bulb with too high wattage may lead to fire through overheating. Kitchens—Avoid kitchen fires by cleaning your stove and exhaust hood. Provide good lighting near your stove and never wear loose fitting clothing when working over a hot burner. Bathrooms—Install grab bars or handrails in the shower or on the walls around the bathtub. Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) - Finally consider purchasing a PERS. By pushing a single button, help can be immediately summoned through the telephone. An emergency operator will answer your call for help, assess the situation and take the appropriate measures to assist you. This eliminates the worry of having an in-home injury without being able to reach the phone.

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HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK WHEN ALONE Since many people are alone when they suffer a heart attack, the person whose heart is beating im-properly and who begins to feel faint has only about 10 seconds before losing consciousness. How-ever these victims can help themselves by coughing repeatedly and very vigorously. A deep breath should be taken before each cough and the cough must be deep and prolonged as when producing sputum from deep inside the chest. A breath and a cough must be repeated about every two seconds without let up until help arrives or until the heart is felt to be beating normally. again. Deep breaths get oxygen into the lungs and coughing movements squeeze the heart and keep the blood circulating. The squeezing pressure on the heart also helps it to regain a normal rhythm. In this way, heart attack victims can get help or get to a hospital Baby Your Blood Pressure High blood pressure can put a big strain on your body. But there’s a lot you can do to help avoid or control it. Start with these five steps 1; Set smart limits on sodium (salt). It boosts blood pressure in some people. Instead, plate up fiber- rich foods such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables and food high in potassium such as canta- loupe and pinto beans. 2. Keep stress in check. Chronic stress can lead to unhealthy choices that make blood pressure

worse, such as smoking overeating or skipping exercise. Find ways each day to unwind, such as a after-dinner walk.

3. Watch your weight. Regular exercise works your heart and helps keep weight in check. If you’re overweight, shedding as little as 10 pounds may help lower your blood pressure.

4. Take your blood pressure medicines. Even if you feel fine, stopping or skipping your medicines can take serious toll on your health.

5. Sleep tight. Falling short on shuteye may raise your blood pressure risk. Talk with your doctor if you’re tired during the day, snore loudly or often can’t sleep. Those can be signs of a sleep disor-der.

Talk with your doctor before significantly increasing your activity level or making substantial changes to your diet.

Things You Can Do For a Healthier You ……..And They Don’t Include Dieting 1. Drink more water –The human body is 60% water and keeping it hydrated is vital to good health. Water is, hands down, the most important fluid you can ingest. It transports nutrients and aids in digestion. It also can help keep headaches away naturally. So don’t wait until you’re thirsty. Stay hydrated.

2. Spend a little time alone. You don’t always have to be surrounded by folks. Yes, spend time with people you love, but also pencil in some alone time.

3. Call your family more often. Chances are they’d love to hear from you and you can benefit from it, too. Re-search shows calling loved ones like your kids can ease stress.

4. Sleep more. Make a commitment to get eight hours each night. It is shown to help both your physical and men-tal health.

5. Volunteer. Everyone involved benefits when you volunteer—the people or organization as well as yourself! Re-search shows volunteering can improve your health and make you happy. It’s also a kind thing to do.

6. Cut back on sugar. This isn’t the easiest thing to do because sugar is added to so many foods. Two ways to do it: read labels and eat whole foods with nothing added.

7. Compliment someone once a day. A genuine compliment can be good for you as well as the person you’ve com-plimented. Go beyond appearance.

8. Start meditating. Stress seems to be everywhere, affecting everyone. Meditation can help with that. Meditation has also been shown to increase happiness, self-awareness, concentration and adds to an overall healthy lifestyle.

9. Read one book a month. Reading can be an escape, a learning experience of just plain relaxing. Research shows reading can boost empathy. Commit to reading to expand your horizons.

10. Craft. Like to knit or rochet? Do it! Physchologists have found that crafting can have a meditative effect on people. It can help manage anxiety and depression. And you have something wonderful to show at the end.

11. Cook. Preparing your own meals puts you in control of what actually goes into them. You can make them healthier. And it’s a great activity to do with your partner or a friend.

12. 12. Take a walk. It’s so good for you. The benefits of walking are numerous. It can help stave off disease, main-tain weight and control chronic injuries and you’ll get outside in the sunshine a bit.

13. Make your bed every day. What better way to start your day? Sure, it’s a small act of organization but it takes just a few minutes and may make you happy, especially when night time rolls around and you et back in a niccly made, cozy bed.

14. 14. Stop complaining. Or at least cut back on it. Catch yourself when you start to complain or have a negative thought. Counteract it with something positive. It can make a big change in your life.

15. Be grateful. There is so much to be grateful for, big things and little ones. Sometimes you just have to take the time and think about it. It will be worth it. Studies suggest that gratitude can improve well-being and even physi-cal health. So appreciate your pet who is so happy to see you and your warm coat that keeps you toasty on these frigid winter days.

16. Learn to say no sometimes. Prioritize. This is key to keeping your life in balance. You’re not being selfish if you take care of yourself and well as others. Don’t feel like everything is an obligation. Say no sometimes to avoid burnout.

17. Wear sunscreen. Winter, spring, summer and fall. Wear sunscreen every day. Luckily many moisturizers contain SPF. This is an easy way to prevent skin cancer.

18. Cut back on material spending. We all know money can’t buy happiness. Instead, spend your money on experi-ence. You’ll have great memories and experience joy.

19. Spend time with people who think differently than you do. Henry David Thoreau asked, “Could a greater mira-cle take place than for us to look through each other’s eye for an instant?” Empathy has some very positive perks, including being more open minded.

20. Floss regularly. God oral health is important for so many reasons. Cleaning I between your teeth keeps gums healthy be getting rid of the bacteria that hides there. Floss more often and your hygienist will be thrilled at your next cleaning.

21. Limit social media. Sometimes social media can become nothing more than a comparison and there is really no need to stack you life up against anyone else’s Social media can be a great way to stay in touch with others but no one’s life is as picture perfect as some like to portray on screen. Live life the way you want to, not the way others are living theirs.

22. Accept and love yourself. Be kind to yourself. It’s actually a key to a happier life although people rarely do it. Treat yourself the way you would your best friend.