May 2015

Minturn

Maloit Park Senior

Wellness Center

970-328-8831

“Mikey Monday”: May 11: Shopping /errands trip to Glen-wood Springs. Drop off also, at Glenwood Springs Pool (You must be totally inde-pendent for this activity.$$) May Site Council Meeting: Fri May 17 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center. All are welcome and encouraged to attend! Every Wednesday in April 10:00 Nordic walking/hiking 11:00 seated yoga 12:45 grocery shopping Exercise Fridays in May: 10:00: Strong People class will begin Friday May 8. It is an evidence-based weight-training class, where each person works at his or her own level. You will feel improvement in many areas of your function after taking these strengthening sessions!

May Birthdays:

May 1 Maria Erb

May 5 Vicky Stone

May 17 Claude Muirhead

May 23 Jeanette Costello

May will be the month of colorful

cooking classes: Friday May 8 at 11:00: We will learn to

make homemade salsa (with lots of colorful

foods). Some of you

may have suggestions

on how to make your

favorite salsa, too.

Friday May 15 at

11:00: We will be learning to make “summer

rolls” with the help of VSSA 7th grade class.

Wear your favorite oriental accessories.

Friday May 22 at 11:00: We will be experi-

menting with smoothie-making. It is a super easy

way to start your day with plenty of nutrients

prepared in a tasty way!

“The Wild Animal Sanctuary“ road

trip to Keenesburg, CO on Thursday May 21.

Pick up will be at the Town of Minturn Municipal Building on 302 Pine St . The buses will be leav-ing Minturn promptly by 8:30 am. Cost is $15.00 per person for entrance to facility. Lunch cost will also be on your own. Some snacks and refreshments will be provided on the bus. Spaces are limited. Call 328-8831.

Minturn

Seniors

970 328-8831

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 11:30 lunch

2

3

4 4:30-6:00

Caregiver

Support

group (Eagle

library)

Senior

Spot

1:00-4:00

5 10:00 Joint

Relief Water

Class (Avon

Rec)

6 9:30 Foot Day

10:00 Nordic

walking

11:00 Yoga

11:30 lunch

12:45 Safeway

7 Senior

Spot

1:00-4:00

8 10:00 Strong

People class

10:30 Avon

Library

11:00 Colorful

Cooking class

11:30 lunch

9

10 Happy Mom’s

Day!

11 Senior

Spot

1:00-4:00

12 10:00 Joint

Relief Water

Class

4:30-6:00

Caregiver

Support

(Avon)

13 10:00 Nordic

Walking 11:00 Yoga

11:30 lunch

12:45 Wal-Mart

14 Senior

Spot

1:00-4:00

15 10:00

Strong People

class

11:00 Colorful

cooking

11:30 lunch

16

17

18

Senior

Spot

1:00-4:00

19 10:00 Joint

Relief Water

Class

20 10:00 Nordic

Walking

11:00 Yoga.

11:30 Lunch

12:45 City

Market

21 The Wild Animal Sanctuary trip

22 10:00 Strong

People class

11:00 Colorful

Cooking class

11:30 lunch

23

24

31

25(No

Senior

Spot)

Happy Me-

morial

Day!

26 10:00 Joint

Relief Water

Class

27 10:00 Nordic

Walking

11:00 Yoga.

11:00 BP’s

11:30 Lunch

12:45 Wal-Mart

28

Senior

Spot

1:00-4:00

29 10:00 Strong

People class

11:30 lunch

30

Senior (60 years and over) lunches are available to the 1st 30 individuals

that sign up for lunch each Wednesday and Friday. The cost is $2.00 for

each meal. For those that have not yet reached the milestone of 60 years, the

cost is $6.00 per meal. Volunteers who spend at least 1 1/2 hours of service

per lunch day, would be able to receive lunch at a discounted rate (providing

there is enough food). Call 328-2812 for a reservation by 9:00 am. on W/F.

Special points of interest:

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EAGLE COUNTY HEALTHY AGING

MAY 2015

May is Older Americans Month

Older adults are a vital part of our society. Since 1963, communities across the country have shown their gratitude by celebrating Older Americans Month each May. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Get into the Act,” to focus on how older adults are taking charge of their health, getting engaged in their communities, and making a positive impact in the lives of oth-ers.

The theme also reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Older Americans Act into law in July 1965. Since that time, the Act has provided a nationwide aging services network and funding that helps older adults live with dig-nity in the communities of their choice for as long as possible. These services include home-delivered and congregate meals, caregiver support, community-based assistance, preventive health services, elder abuse prevention, and much more.

Older Americans Month offers an opportunity to emphasize how older adults can access the home- and community-based services they need to live independently in their communities. It is also an occasion to highlight how older adults are engaging with and making a difference in those communities. If you are in Eagle on Tuesday May 12th, please attend the Board of Coun-ty Commissioners meeting at 10:00 to hear this year’s resolution. Thank you all for adding such important richness and wisdom to all of our Eagle County communities. (acl.gov)

Older Americans Month 1

Contact and Meal information 2

5 Nutrients you May be Missing 3

Nutrients Continued 4

Move of the Month & Senior Awards 5

Cook’s Corner Recipe 6

Inside this issue:

Our Mission: Healthy Aging is dedicated to serving the over 60 population of Eagle County with

nutrition, transportation, social activities and programs that help to maintain the independence of

older adults.

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Coordination: Karen Koenemann Healthy Communities Manager 970.328.2610 Carly Rietmann Healthy Aging Program Supervisor—Eagle 970.328.8896 Healthy Aging Program Coordinator—El Jebel 970.328.7682 Pat Nolan Healthy Aging Program Coordinator—Minturn 970.328.8831

Transportation: Bob Anderson El Jebel Bus Driver 970.309.8465

Mikey Colley Eagle/Minturn Bus Driver 970.343.9565 Culinary: Eagle Culinary Specialist 970.328.1483 Julie Bloomingdale El Jebel Culinary Specialist 970.328.7680 Minturn Meals are provided by the Turntable Restaurant in Minturn

Additional Resources:

Leona Perkins Property Manager Golden Eagle Senior Apts. Seniors On Broadway 970.328.8897

Melaine Hendershott,

Registered Dietitian 303.503.2622

*Free dietary advice

Jean Hammes Director Alpine Area Agency on Aging 970.468.0295 ext. 107

APS/Case Management Eagle River Valley 970.328.7720

APS/Case Management Roaring Fork Valley

970.429.2047

Reservations are requested for lunch by 10:00 am the day BEFORE the meal is served

(24 hour advance notice is requested please).

Eagle: Please call 328-8896. Lunches are served at noon on Tuesday and Thursday at the Golden Eagle Community Senior Center, 715 Broadway in Eagle. We deliver meals to homebound seniors in the mid and lower Eagle Valley (Gypsum to Edwards)

El Jebel: Please call 379-0020. Lunches are served at noon on Tuesday and Thursday at the Eagle County Annex Building, 0020 Eagle County Dr. in El Jebel (just off Hwy 82 at Crown Mountain Park). We deliver meals to homebound seniors in the Roaring Fork Mid-Valley

Minturn-Vail: Please call 328-2812. Lunches are served at 11:30 on Wednesday and Friday at Maloit Park Senior Center inside Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy in Minturn. We deliver meals to homebound seniors in the upper Eagle Valley (Avon to Vail)

Eagle and El Jebel meals are funded by the Older Americans Act and Eagle County Govt. Senior Citizens (anyone over 60): suggested anonymous donation of $3.00 All Guests (under 60) including Caregivers must pay $8.00. Minturn lunches are provided by the Turntable Restaurant and have a required fee of $2.00 per meal.

Meal Reservation Information

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5 Nutrients You May Be Missing

Getting adequate nutrition can be a challenge as you get older. With age, the number of calories you need begins to decline. Every calorie you consume must be packed with nutrition in order to hit the mark.

Even then, you may fall short, as we get older, the body becomes less efficient at absorbing some key nutrients. In addition, the ability to taste food declines, blunting appetite. Some foods become dif-ficult to chew or digest.

Several key nutrients in particular may be in short supply as you get older. Here are the top vitamins and nutrients to look out for -- and how to get enough.

Vitamin B12

B12 is important for creating red blood cells and DNA, and for maintaining healthy nerve function. “Getting enough B12 is a challenge for older people because they can’t absorb it from food as well as younger people," says Tucker. "Even if your diet contains enough, you may be falling short."

How to hit the mark: Eat more foods rich in B12. The richest sources include fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk, and milk products. Talk to your doctor about whether you should take a B12 supplement.

Folate/Folic Acid

You may have heard of folate. Too little of this essential B vitamin is known for contributing to anemia and increasing the risk of a pregnant woman having a baby with a neural tube defect. Older people whose diets don’t include a lot of fruits and vegetables or fortified breakfast cereals may be falling short.

How to hit the mark: Now that breakfast cereals are fortified with folate, deficiencies are less com-mon. "Still, if you don’t eat breakfast cereals or plenty of fruits and vegetables, it’s wise to ask your doctor if you should take a supplement that contains folate," says Kathleen Zelman, RD, director of nutrition for WebMD.

Calcium

Calcium plays many roles in the body. But it is most important for building and maintaining strong bones. Unfortunately, surveys show that as we age, we consume less calcium in our di-ets. " Calcium is so essential that if you don’t get enough, your body will leach it out of your bones," says Zelman. Coming up short on calcium has been shown to increase the risk of brit-

tle bones and fractures. (continued on page 4)

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Calcium (continued from page 3)

How to hit the mark: Help yourself to three servings a day of low-fat milk and other dairy products. Other good dietary sources of calcium include kale and broccoli, as well as juices fortified with calcium. Calcium-rich foods are by far that best choice, says Robert Heaney, MD, a Creighton University professor of medicine and an expert on calcium and vitamin D. "The body needs both calcium and protein for bone health," says Heaney. "So the ideal source of calcium is dairy products, not supplements." If you tend to steer clear of dairy products, talk

to your doctor about whether you should take a supplement.

Vitamin D

" Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, maintain bone density, and prevent osteoporosis," says Zelman. Recent findings suggest that D may also protect against some chronic diseases, including cancer, type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and autoimmune dis-eases. In older people, vitamin D deficiency has also been linked to increased risk of falling. Many Americans fall short on vitamin D, which is mainly produced by the skin when exposed

to sunlight.

How to hit the mark: Many foods are fortified with vitamin D, including cereals, milk, some yogurts, and juices. Few foods naturally contain vitamin D. However, vitamin D is found in salmon, tuna, and eggs. Researchers are currently debating what the recommended level of vit-amin D for optimal health should be. Many experts think older people need to take vitamin D supplements, since the skin becomes less efficient at producing the vitamin from sunlight as

we age. For now, the best advice is to talk to your healthcare provider.

Potassium

Getting enough potassium in your diet may also help keep bones strong. This essential mineral is vital for cell function and has also been shown to help reduce high blood pressure and the risk of kidney stones. Unfortunately, surveys show that many older Americans don’t get the

recommended 4,700 mg of potassium a day.

How to hit the mark: Fruits and vegetables are by far the richest dietary sources of potassium. Banana, prunes, plums, and potatoes with their skin are particularly rich in potassium. By help-ing yourself to fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can get enough potassium. If you’re considering potassium supplements, talk to your doctor first. Just as too little potassium can be

a problem, too much potassium can be very dangerous for your health. (webmd.com)

Strengthen your arm muscles with chair dips.

1. Sit in a sturdy chair with armrests with your feet flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart.

2. Lean slightly forward; keep your back and shoulders straight.

3. Grasp arms of chair with your hands next to you. Breathe in slowly.

4. Breathe out and use your arms to push your body slowly off the chair.

5. Hold position for 1 second.

6. Breathe in as you slowly lower yourself back down.

7. Repeat 10 to 15 times.

8. Rest; then repeat 10 to 15 more times. (nihseniorhealth.gov)

A League of Her Own?

Are you a senior woman age 70 or better? Have you played softball in the past and have an interest

in re-learning the sport? Have you never played softball, but have an interest and willingness to

learn? If you answered yes to these questions, have we got something for you! Introducing the

70+ all women’s softball team! The team is being assembled by two senior ladies in Eagle and

they already have a possible sponsor and a coach. The closest league to our area is in Denver, so

this is an opportunity to grow something here in our region. This team would start by working on

the basics by holding practices and eventually working up to play against other teams. Ladies can

be from anywhere in the region as long as you are willing to travel. Practices would most likely

start in Eagle and expand from there. If you are interested in getting involved or helping this team

form, please contact Lucy Barker at 970-328-1078.

Move of the Month: Chair Dips

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EAGLE COUNTY GOVERNMENT

PO Box 660 Eagle, CO 81631

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Cook’s Corner: Springtime Quiche

Ingredients:

-8 slices bacon - cooked and crumbled -1 cup shredded Swiss cheese -1/2 cup chopped onions1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces -2 cups milk -1 cup biscuit baking mix -1 cup egg substitute -1/4 teaspoon salt -1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper -1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

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Preparation:

1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch deep dish pie pan. 2.Sprinkle the bacon, cheese, onion and asparagus into pie pan. In a medium bowl, beat together the milk, baking mix, egg substitute, salt, pepper and parsley; beat until smooth.

Pour mixture into pie pan. 3.Bake in preheated oven until a knife inserted into center of quiche comes out clean, about 40 minutes. (allrecipes.com)