Senior Center News, Aug. 9, 2019

North Central Senior Citizens Center, Aug. 12-16

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.; mall shopping 1:30 to 3:30 p.m..

Thursday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 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.

March Menu by Earlene DeWinter

(Subject to Change)

Monday — Chicken-fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, pudding

Tuesday — Applesauce, roast pork, mashed potatoes with gravy, carrots, rolls, peach crisp

Wednesday — Salisbury steak, hashbrowns with gravy, cauliflower, fruit

Thursday — Chicken broccoli casserole, garlic cheddar biscuits, salad, cookies

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

Our fundraiser was held over the fair weekend, July 19 and 20. We hope everyone had a chance to stop down and enjoy a cinnamon roll or an Indian taco with us. We also had a very successful rummage sale.

Please keep watch for any Medicare advertisements as many out there are fraudulent. Not all, of course, but many are. If you are concerned regarding something you have heard or read about, call us here at the Senior Center and talk to Marci.

Bulging veins could be varicose veins. They aren’t just treated as a cosmetic issue, they can lead to health problems. Varicose veins are swollen twisted veins that lie just under the skin’s surface. By age 50, nearly 40 percent of woman and 20 percent of men will have varicose veins. Most occur in the legs but they can appear other places, too. Veins have one-way valves that let blood flow forward. The valves keep blood from leaking backward. When a valve doesn’t function properly, blood can flow back and pool in the vein and keep it from going back to the heart. This can create swollen and twisted veins. If not treated, larger varicose veins can become problematic. They can cause symptoms like itching, achiness, heaviness and swelling in the legs. If left untreated, the pressure inside the vein can further weaken the valve’s functioning. That can lead to chronic changes in the skin including open sores or ulcers and hard thickened skin. Varicose veins are a treatable medical condition. Treatment depends upon the severity of the vein problems. They range from lifestyle changes to medical procedures. Losing weight can help combat varicose veins. Being overweight adds pressure on the veins that can make it even harder for the blood to get back to the heart. Getting active and moving your muscles can help push blood back up towards the heart. If lifestyle changes aren’t enough surgical methods may be used.