Senior Center News, June 30, 2017

North Central Senior Citizens Center, July 3-7

Monday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tuesday — Holiday

Wednesday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; TOPS at 8 a.m.; cards at 1 p.m.

Thursday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. exercise class at 11 a.m.; cards at 1 p.m.; Kmart, Walmart trip 1 to 4 p.m.

Friday — Medical transportation will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. but people must make a request at least 24 hours in advance.

Pinochle — First place, Elva Van Dessel; second place, Mary Matzke; third place, Harold Anderson; pinochle, Elva Van Dessel

Menu by Earlene DeWinter

Monday — Chicken patty sandwich, macaroni salad, baked beans, watermelon

Tuesday — Holiday

Wednesday — Sweet and sour pork, rice, egg rolls, vegetables, cake

Thursday — Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, dessert

Friday — Soup, salad bar, chef’s choice, dessert, milk

Seniors and summer heat

Seniors are especially at risk in high heat situations. Large stretches of the USA are experiencing extreme temperatures at the moment. Caregivers need to check on the elderly. If you live in another city, call the police department, or someone you know, to check on you loved one.

Does an elderly person live in your neighborhood? Go knock on the door and ask how things are going. Do not accept the first answer. We all want to say, “Oh, I’m OK, don’t worry.” The person may not realize they are suffering from heat exhaustion. Invite them into air conditioning, offer to take them to an air conditioned mall or other building. Sit in a hospital waiting room with them for a while. Anything to get them out of the heat for a while.

• Drink plenty of liquids. Eight or more 8-ounce glasses.

• Avoid caffeinated and alcoholic beverages.

• When outdoors, protect your skin from damage by wearing hats, sunglasses and a sunscreen of 30 SPF or more.

• Dress appropriately. Wear loose-fitting natural fabrics.

• Stay indoors during extreme heat.

• Try not to wait outside in extreme heat. Call a taxi or a friend.

• If you do not have air conditioning in your apartment, go somewhere that does. A movie theater, the mall, call a friend.

• If you cannot leave the house take a cool bath or shower.

• Temps inside the home should not exceed 85 degrees.

• Know the signs of heat stroke (e.g. flushed face, high body temperature, headache, nausea, rapid pulse, dizziness and confusion) and take immediate action if you feel them coming on.