Senior Center News, July 21 2017

North Central Senior Citizens Center, July 24-28

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

Tuesday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; bingo at 1:15 p.m.

Wednesday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m; TOPS at 8 a.m.; cards at 1 p.m.; mall or Walmart shopping from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Thursday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; cards at 1 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, Lois Zinn; third place, Blanche Davis

Menu by Earlene DeWinter

Monday — Oven-baked fish, potato supreme, green beans, cherry cheesecake

Tuesday — Salad, baked ham, scalloped potatoes, corn rolls, pineapple upside-down cake

Wednesday — Lasagna, salad, garlic bread, fruit

Thursday — Blueberry french toast bake, sausage, hashbrown bake, omelets, juice

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

Heat exhaustion is the more mild form of heat-related

illness

Illness can develop after several days of exposure to high temperatures and inadequate or unbalanced replacement of fluids. Warning signs vary but may include the following:

• Heavy sweating

• Headache

• Paleness

• Nausea or vomiting

• Muscle Cramps

• Fainting

• Tiredness

• Skin is cool and moist

• Weakness

• Pulse rate is fast or weak

• Dizziness

• Breathing is fast and shallow

Heat stroke is the most-

serious heat-related illness

It occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature: the body’s temperature rises rapidly, the body loses its ability to sweat, and it is unable to cool down. Body temperatures rise to 106 degrees F or higher within 10 to 15 minutes. Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not provided. Warning signs vary but may include the following:

• Body temp higher than 103 F

• Rapid strong pulse

• Throbbing headache

• Dizziness and nausea

• Skin red, hot and dry with no sweating

Seniors are at a greater risk for dehydration in this drastic heat without realizing it, so must remember to drink plenty of water frequently. Any indication of heat stroke is a medical emergency. Seek immediate medical attention.