volume 4, issue 5 hand hygiene saves lives
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December is National Hand Washing Awareness Month
Keeping hands clean is one of the most important ways to
prevent the spread of infection and illness.
Hand hygiene is a simple thing and it's the best way to prevent infection and
illness.
Clean hands prevent infections. Keeping hands clean prevents illness at home,
at school, and at work. Hand hygiene practices are key prevention measures in
healthcare settings, in daycare facilities, in schools and public institutions, and
for the safety of our food.
In healthcare settings, hand hygiene can prevent potentially fatal infections
from spreading from patient to patient and from patient to healthcare worker
and vice-versa.
On May 5, World Hand Hygiene Day is celebrated by the World Health
Organization (WHO), CDC and other partners to encourage healthcare
providers to promote and practice good hand hygiene measures to reduce the
risk of infection among patients.
CDC has developed several hand hygiene resources for patients and healthcare
providers.
Hand Hygiene
To download the video and accompanying brochures and posters in English
and Spanish, please visit Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings to upload and
share power point. www.slideshare.net/drgarima9/hand-hygiene-in-
healthcare
HAND HYGIENE SAVES LIVES
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Senior Program is to promote the
independence, dignity, good health and nutritional
well-being of seniors sixty and older in Garfield
County along with linking seniors and the disabled
with independent lifestyles through mobility.
Special points of interest:
Senior Matters
Rifle Senior Center & Valley
Senior center
The Traveler & Encore CMC
RSVP
Garfield County Senior Programs
National Christmas Tree 2
Birthdays 3
Matter of Balance 4
Up Coming Events 7
Getting Enough Potassium in Diet 8-9
Recipe 9
Word Search 10
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Volume 4, Issue 5
December, 2012
November 7, 2012
A beautiful sight for you and me,
is when we saw the Christmas tree,
It’s traveling over five thousand miles,
And, I’m sure it will bring numbers of smiles.
Folks signed their names on the eighty foot sides
Of the trailer on the back of the truck.
Some stood in awe and marveled it’s size
While others wished driver’s “Good Luck”.
People were friendly, hands were shook–
And I can’t tell you how many photos they took.
Jeanine Ford Artaz*, with camera in hand
Spoke to celeb’s who’ll travel this land.
Ben Nighthorse Campbell*-a famous man is he,
Will travel each and every road, from here into D.C.
Scott Fitzwilliams*, will fly in a jet,
To make sure arrangements, at the capitol are set.
Santa and Mrs. Claus, attired in red and white,
Gave blessings and good wishes, much to the children’s delight.
A fire truck came to shed some light, And people rallied, late into the night.
Dressed to the nines, this tree will be
At our great capitol, in D.C.
Standing Tall! Colorado’s Pride!
It probably would say, “Gee, What a Ride”.
*Event Specialist.
*Colorado Senator.
*White River National Forest Supervisor.
Written by: Anita Bishop
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS
NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE IN GLENWOOD
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Carol Abbott
Jana Aeschliman
Cindy Alvarado
Bobbie Barker
Patricia Bailey
Mary Bradbury
Peter Bucowich
Dale Dunn
Robert Cable
Dianne West Carson
Gini Christensen
Fred Cook
Linda E. Deters
Dorothy Doyle
James Downing
Joann Duffy
Francis Fiedler
JoAnn Grant
Lorriane Guy
Robert C. Hager
Robert D. Harper
Polly Hoagland
Antoinette Jaworski
Setsuko Langstaff
Adam Lavender
Rosalee Malaby
Alice McDaniel
John Meredith
Sharon Perrin
Doris Roberts
Eric Robinson
Anna Rodriquez
Ramon Romero
Larry Rynearson
Jeffry Seifert
Myron Shoemaker
Christine Singleton
Dale Snearly
Rob Trebesh
Ralph E. Walker
Nevin White
If you are interested in hosting a birthday party or special event during lunch at a meal site, contact Judy Martin 945-9191 ext 3061 or Debby Sutherland ext. 3084 for more information.
Please accept our
apology if we missed
your birthday, the
names are based off
completed 2012 annual
assessments.
Please give us a call, if you would like to fill out a current form and be included in our
birthday list. Thanks to everyone that turned in their 2012 assessments.
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DECEMBER BIRTHDAY’S
We wish each of you a
very happy birthday
and a great year ahead
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PLAN TO JOIN US FOR OUR CHRISTMAS LUNCHES ON DECEMBER 17-19,
2012. RESERVATIONS ARE NEEDED.
SEE THE MENU FOR RESERVATION PHONE NUMBERS FOR EACH MEAL
SITE.
VOLUME 4, ISSUE 5
Seniors are advised to keep a three (3) days supply of non-perishable food and bottled
water in case of inclement weather or emergency. We want you to be safe and fed should a
snow storm occur.
Do you have concerns about falling? Many Older adults experience concerns about falling
and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award winning program designed to
manage falls and increase activity levels. The 8 week class is free and you will learn to :
● make changes to reduce fall risks at home
exercise to increase strength balance
view falls as controllable
Set goals for increasing activity
For more information contact Debby Sutherland at 945-9191 ext 3084 or email
[email protected] for class date and times in your area. Classes are held
once a week for 8 weeks for 2 hours each.
Call and get your name on the list for our winter sessions.
(Space is limited and registration is required)
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RECIPE
MATTER OF BALANCE CLASSES
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The Traveler’s mission is linking
seniors and disabled adults with
independent lifestyles through
mobility. The Traveler provides
wheelchair accessible, door-to-door,
demand responsive, driver-assisted
transportation to Garfield County
residents, sixty years or older or
disabled, who have difficulty using
public or private transportation .
To schedule a ride on the Traveler,
Please remember to call at least 24
hours in advance.
Parachute to New Castle call 625-1366
Glenwood Springs to Carbondale call 945-9117
Suggested Client donation: $2.00 per ride
in town, $3.00 between towns and
$20.00 for a round trip to Grand Junction
(2nd Thursday of the month).
Trips from Parachute and towns in
between to Glenwood Springs every
Thursday for doctor visits, shopping
or visiting. Please call 625-1366 to
schedule your ride 48 hours in advance.
Donation $8.00 for the round trip.
Please schedule Dr. appointments
between (10:00 am to 2:00 pm)
Your donations are sincerely
appreciated.
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THE TRAVELER’S CORNER AND ENCORE CMC CORNER
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VALLEY SENIOR
CENTER
Parachute Senior Wellness
Program Tips & Talks on
Tuesday’s will be taking a
year off due to low atten-
dance.
Every Tuesday a group plays
pinochle at 1:30 p.m. at the
Parachute Valley Senior
Center. Call Cheryl at 285-
9755 for information or to ar-
range a ride.
Double Deck Pinochle at 1
2:00 pm on Fridays.
SENIOR MATTERS The Senior Matters Board meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 10:30 am at 520 South Third Street Room 33 at the Third Street Center in Carbondale. Guests are welcome to attend the meeting. Contact information Dee Blue at 970 963-2653 e-mail [email protected] or Mildred Alsdorf 970 945-7094.
SINGING WITH THE ZINGERS: Betsy Schenck; Instructor. The Zingers have started up once again. Join in the fun! Group meets Thursdays 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Call Diane at 970-306-2587.
TAI CHI/QIGONG CLASSES: Continuing Tai Chi Classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00am to 10:00am with instructor John Norton.
This class is ongoing anyone can sign up.
Encore CMC Corner
Eagle Springs Farm
Planning Your Spring
Garden. It is never too
early to start planning for
spring planting. Learn how
to choose the best location,
prepare your soil, select
your seeds (heirloom,
organic, breeding vs.
genetically modified) start
seeds inside, when to put
them outside and how to
avoid weeds, and pest
using organic techniques.
Limited to 12 participants.
December 1st 9 am to 12
pm
class number BIO –901
the fee is $15.00 location
CMC Rifle Campus
LTC Ombudsman Jana
Aeschliman is in need of a
volunteer in the Rifle area.
Gas mileage is paid call
970-987-3184 for more
information.
Confused about Medicare? Let our Medicare counselors help you with your health insurance needs! RSVP Medicare
counselors offer one-on-one personalized service for you unique situation, can explain all parts of Medicare, including
supplement plans and drug coverage, and will meet with you over the phone or in person. This free service is offered
throughout Garfield County. Call 970-384-8744 today! Medicare D Prescription Drug Plan Open Enrollment
October 15 – December 7, 2012
Every senior who has a Medicare D Prescription Drug Plan should have their current plan assessed because costs and
coverage will have changed on all plans. This will allow you to make a wise choice that will best meet your individual
needs and save you money!
Call RSVP’s free Medicare Counseling Program and leave your name (please spell), phone number and zip code and a
volunteer will contact you. 970-384-8744.
Need help with small home repairs and maintenance? RSVP Helping Hands for Seniors volunteers can help with
installation of grab bars, replacing light bulbs and fire alarm batteries, simple plumbing issues such as a leaky faucet,
home weatherization and minor carpentry. Call 970-384-8746.
HIGH COUNTRY RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
VOLUME 4 , I SSUE 5
AIRPORT SECURITY CHANGES FOR SOME SENIORS
Here’s a reason to be excited about being 75 + years old, passengers 75 years and older will not have to
remove their shoes and light jacket at some airports & some security lanes. This pilot program is being
launched at 4 airports in the USA, Chicago O’Hare, Portland, Orlando and Denver airports are piloting the
program. This doesn’t mean that passengers 75+ years old won’t be asked to remove their shoes or get a
pat down, if a 75+ year old passenger looks “suspicious!’ they will get the special TSA pat down!
http://airportchatter.com/blog/airport-security-changes-for-some-seniors
Rifle Senior Center is open Monday
through Friday 8-5 and located at
50 Ute Avenue in Rifle. You can
play pool; shuffle board, work on a
group puzzle or play cards any day
of the week. The center also has a
WII and games available for use as
well. Bingo is on Fridays at 1:00
p.m. Please reserve your space
with Marie at 625-1877.
Happy Hookers meet at 1:00 pm on
Tuesdays at the Rifle Senior Center.
Bring your projects to work on. It
can be knitting, needle point or
crochet projects.
Ula Kirkman will be playing the
accordion from 11:30 to 12:30
during meals on Thursday 12/6
and Friday 12/21
Rifle Senior Wellness will be held
on December 10th from 11:30 to
2:00. Soup will be provided, please
bring a side dish or dessert to share.
We will have a “Pamper Yourself
Day” and a craft activity.
Come join the fun!
Breakfast will be on Saturday
December 22nd from
8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
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RIFLE SENIOR CENTER NEWS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Got Senior News?
Our newsletter reaches at
least 600 folks in Garfield
County, most of them
seniors. If you know of a
service or program that
would benefit them, we’d
add it to our upcoming
events. Please submit by
the 20th of the month
(970) 945-9191 ext. 3061
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December 1st Holiday Bazaar at the Elks Lodge from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm this is a fund raiser for Youth Zone
December 1st Ceramic Student show and sale located at the old CMC building in Rifle 703 Railroad Ave 9-4
December 1st Midland Arts Company Christmas Open House in Rifle 111 East 3rd St
December 1st Pins and Needles Craft Sale at New Castle Senior Housing 9:00 am to 4:00pm
December 1st A Grand Holiday in Centennial Park in Glenwood 618-3650
December 1st 24th Annual Rifle Senior Center Craft Sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
December 2nd Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas Concerts for senior at 1:30 pm at the United Methodist Church in Glenwood Springs
December 6th Annual Stocking Stuffer Sale at Valley View Hospital, Heart to Heart Gift Shop. Purchase your raffle ticket for $1.00 for a chance to win a beautiful Batik Puzzle quilt. 384-6656 for more information.
December 7th Super Senior occurs at the Baptist Church on 7th Street in New Castle. The Coal Ridge High School Choir will present a Christmas Concert. The program begins at 10 a.m. and concludes with a free lunch at noon.
December 7th Light up Carbondale Tree Lighting and Santa at the Fourth Street Plaza 963-1890 and Opening Day at Ski Sunlight with the annual treasure hunt.
December 6,7,8,9 & 13,14,15,16 Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol 7:30 pm except Sunday matinees 2 p.m. Adults $22 & Students $12 for tickets and further information: www.thunderrivertheatre.com or call 963-8200
December 7th,9th & 15th Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas Concert 7:30 pm at the United Methodist Church
December 8th Hanukkah
December 8th Crossroads Craft Fair from 10-2 at Crossroads Senior Living in Rifle.
December 8th Annual Christmas Boutique Eagles Lodge. all proceeds go to scholarship fund. Contact Amanda 319-8753
December 8th & 9th The Annual Christmas Cookie Sale 9 to noon at Grand Valley Methodist Church, 132 N. Parachute Avenue. Pick the decorated size cans you want, pay in advance, then fill them with your selection of tempting holiday cookies. December 9th Day of Infamy Snowshoe Race at Ski Sunlight December 10th Rifle Senior Wellness at the Rifle Senior Center from 11:30 to 2:00 Hot soup will be provided bring a side dish or dessert to share. “Pamper Yourself Day “with craft activity. December 12th Valley View Hospital Annual Campus Craft Sale at the upper lobby entrance from 11-2. Alpaca products, jewelry, stained glass, candles and more. December 15th & 16th Demo Days with Santa Sunlight Mountain Resort 945-7491 December 16th Jingle Bell Run in Carbondale contact foles-4souls.org 704-0909 or call 963-1890 December 31st New Years Eve Celebration at Glenwood Hot Springs Pool call 945-6571
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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR DECEMBER
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Tuesday
December
25th
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MORE THAN BANANAS!
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V OLU ME 4, ISS UE 5
Food Serving Amount Potassium (mg)
Sweet Potato, baked 1 potato (146g) 694
Beet greens cooked 1/2 c 655
Potato, baked 1 potato (156g) 610
White beans, canned 1/2 c 595
Clams, canned 3 oz. 534
Yogurt, plain, low-fat 8– oz container 531
Prune Juice 3/4 c 530
Carrot Juice 3/4 c 517
Halibut, cooked 3 oz 490
Tuna, cooked 3 oz 484
Lima beans, cooked 1/2 c 484
Winter squash, cooked 1/2 c 448
Cod, Pacific, cooked 3 oz 439
Banana 1 medium 422
Spinach, cooked 1/2 c 419
Tomato Juice 3/4 c 417
Tomato Sauce 1/2 c 405
Salmon 3 oz 369
Milk, low fat 1 c 366
Orange 1 medium 232
Heart.org;Environmentalnutrition.com;usda.gov
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GETTING ENOUGH POTASSIUM IN YOUR DIET CONTINUED
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RECIPE
Easy Berry Pie
1 (6-ounce) prepared graham cracker crust
1 1/2 cups skim milk 1 package (4 serving size) sugar-free cheesecake or vanilla instant pudding and pie fill-
ing mix
2 Tsp. grated lemon peel
3 Cups strawberries, 1/2 cup blueberries
1 Tbsp. sugar Fat free whipped topping (optional)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake crust 5 minutes; cool completely. Pour milk into bowl. Whisk in pudding
mix 1 minute or until mixture is thick. Stir in lemon peel. Pour filling into prepared crust. Cover and
refrigerate at least 3 hours. Cut strawberries into halves. Place strawberries and blueberries in medium bowl.
Add sugar; toss to coat. Arrange berries over pie filling; refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with whipped
topping if desired. Makes 8 servings
Calories 140
Total Fat 6 grams
Carbohydrate 19 grams
Sodium 120mg
By Boulder County Area Agency on Aging
WORD SEARCH PUZZLE
Page 10 CONNECTION
WORDS: Anchor, Anthem, Anyhow, Author, Bleach, Branch, Chalet, Exhale, Gather, Hairdo,
Hammer, Hamper, Handle, Hanger, Harbor, Hatbox, Heater, Heaven, Herbal, Hubcap, Lather,
Naught, Phrase, Preach, Radish, Rather, Search, Shadow, Splash, Starch, Taught, Thread,
Vanish, Warmth, Wealth, Wreath
Thank you to the Garfield County Senior Programs
supporters:
We’d like to thank our amazing volunteers and individual donors to
the program. Our funders: Garfield County Department of Human
Services on behalf of the Garfield County Board of County
Commissioners, the City of Rifle, Valley View Hospital, Northwest
Colorado Area Agency on Aging, Town of New Castle, Town of
Carbondale, City of Glenwood Springs, Colorado Mountain College,
Town of Silt, Town of Parachute, the Roaring Fork Transportation
Authority, a Garfield County Human Services Commission Grant,
a Community Services Block Grant through the Department of
Local Affairs, and the Kathryn E Williams Advised Fund at
Aspen Community Foundation.
GARFIELD COUNTY SENIOR
PROGRAMS STAFF
New Castle Senior Housing
Monday 984-2334
Silt Fire Department
Wednesday 625-1877
Parachute Valley Senior Center Wednesday call on Monday for
reservation from 9:00 am to
12:00 pm 285-7216
Rifle Senior Center Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
625-1877
Those 60 years of age and up we
request a donation of $2.50.
Guest under the age of 60 the fee is
$6.00.
NUTRITION PROGRAM
Congregate meals are held at 7 locations
throughout Garfield County at noon.
Reservations are very important to our
program to obtain accurate food count for
meal preparation. New participants are
welcome. Anyone attending a meal site
must make a reservation by Noon at least
24 hours in advance of the meal by
calling the phone numbers listed:
Carbondale Senior Housing
Wednesday 945-9117
Glenwood Springs 2 locations
Chat n’ Chew at CMC
Tuesday and Friday 945-9117
Sunnyside Retirement Center
Monday and Thursday 945-9234
SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM
Visit www. Garfield County .com and check out information on
Senior Programs WE’RE ON THE WEB
Judy Martin
Senior Program Manager
945-9191 Ext 3061
Debby Sutherland
Senior Program Coordinator
945-9191 Ext 3084
Newsletter via email or Mail
the newsletter is now available
via mail or email. Please call
945-9191 ext 3061 to be added
to our distribution list
WE’RE ON THE WEB
www.Garfield-County .com
Senior Program
provides Free
Nutrition Counseling
for seniors.
To schedule a phone
consultation with our
Registered Dietician,
Christine Singleton, RD
Please call (970)
945-6614 extension
2020 or email:
csingleton@garfield-
county.com
To each of you who
donate your time,
effort and talents and
funds to Senior
Programs -
THANK YOU