What s Happening on the Hill Ives Hill Retirement Community 1200 Jewell Drive Watertown, NY Puzzle Corner. Last Week s Solution:

Transcription

1 Puzzle Corner What s Happening on the Hill Ives Hill Retirement Community 1200 Jewell Drive Watertown, NY August 9, Blending the traditional and the contemporary into a distinctive retirement community. Last Week s Solution: Like a welcome summer rain, humor may suddenly cleanse and cool the earth, the air and you. -Langston Hughes August Birthdays: Marilyn Quinby Aug. 4 Elizabeth Fluno Aug. 5 Joann Wright Aug. 6 Bob Relph Aug. 8 Alice Gibbs Aug. 10 Betty Dekalb Aug. 14 Dr. Barton VanSlyke Aug. 16 Alice Ake Aug. 23 Ben Coe Aug. 24 Charles Stewart Aug. 24 Janet Stewart Aug. 27 Mary Dowe Aug. 29

2 Health Tip for the Week: 5 Tips to Promote Elderly Bone Health There are many reasons why elderly people should be aware of their overall bone health, especially since one in three adults over the age of 65 fall each year. And these falls often lead to moderate to severe injures which not only diminish quality of life but can also lead to other complications and even cause an early death. So what should a person do? For the elderly, it s not so different from what is suggested for average people to maintain bone health throughout their lives, including having a healthy diet, sufficient physical activity and maintaining a healthy body weight. Below are five tips to promote bone health in the elderly, adapted from articles by the National Center for Biotechnology Information and thecenter for Disease Control. 1. Have a balanced diet. Many nutrients are important for bone health. That s why having a daily well-balanced diet with a variety of foods (grains, fruits, vegetables, nonfat or low-fat diary products, meat or beans) is key. The more calcium-rich a food item is, the better it is for your bones. In addition to a person s normal diet, look for calcium-fortified foods to meet recommended levels. 2. Take your vitamins. The elderly are especially susceptible to having low levels of vitamin D. If getting enough sunlight is not practical, look to boost vitamin D levels through diet or, if all else fails, through supplements. Recent studies have found that vitamin C may also prevent bone loss, helping to fight off osteoporosis. 3. Stay physically active. It s recommended that adults get at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day. In addition to this, specific strength-bearing exercises are critical to building and maintain bone mass throughout a person s life. For the elderly, it s common for do exercises that promote balance (and in turn reduce the risk of falling). Of course, always keep a person s physical limitations in mind. If there are ever any questions regarding a person s physical health, it s best to first consult a doctor or trained health care professional before embarking on an exercise program. 4. Maintain a healthy body weight. Studies have shown that excess fat in the belly and around the organs (visceral fat) is linked to lower bone mineral density. The human body is designed to operate optimally at it s ideal weight. That said, carrying around extra pounds invariably leads to decreased bone health and an increased risk for developing just about every other chronic degenerative disease. 5. Get screened for osteoporosis. Adults 65 and over should get screened for osteoporosis and, if needed, treated for the disease. Height loss and joint/muscles aches are common symptoms. Osteoporosis (i.e., bone loss) leads to an increased risk of bone fractures, among other complications. Older women are especially at risk. -From Encompass Senior Solutions

3 August 18th is officially known as Bad Poetry Day. However, any attempt at writing, whether the final result is good or bad, is worthwhile. So I challenge you to write and submit your original works of poetry this week. Each will be published in the newsletter or if we get an overwhelming number of poems, we ll make a separate anthology! So put your creative caps on and get writing. Good or bad, all writing is great. -Scott MacPherson (B.A. in Creative Writing) The Ironic Haiku Poems are awesome Don t worry about format Just let your pen flow.

4 Thursday, August 29 Birthday Dinner (Beyond the Decades!) 5-7 PM The 20 s The 1920 s saw the rise of Flappers and Mobsters. Popular fads included the Charleston, Jazz, marathon dancing, and the bob hair cut. The 30 s The 1930 s saw both the Great Depression and the rise of film with classics such as The Wizard of Oz, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and Gone With The Wind, along with the beginning of serials such as Marx Brothers and Alfred Hitchcock Films This Day in History August 12, 1961 Construction of the Berlin Wall begins. August 13, 1899 Alfred Hitchcock is born in London. August 14, 1935 Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act into law. August 15, 1969 The first Woodstock occurs in Upstate New York and attracts almost half a million people. August 16 Baseball legend Babe Ruth dies in 1948, King of Rock Elvis Presley dies in 1977, actor and singer Madonna is born in 1958 August 17, 1978 The first trans-atlantic balloon flight is completed as the Double Eagle II completes its 137 hour flight from Maine to Paris. August 18, 1920 The 19th amendment granting women suffrage is ratified. The 40 s The 1940 s were affected by WWII, but also saw great films such as Casablanca, It s a Wonderful Life, as well as Disney features like Pinocchio, Bambi, and Dumbo. Swing music gave way to crooners such as Frank Sinatra. The 50 s The 1950 s saw the beginning of the Cold War along with the rise of Rock -and-roll led prominently by Elvis Presley. The 50 s is also termed the Golden Age of Television. Announcements There is a new updated handbook for those living in the duplexes. You can come pick up yours in the office. Barb Trainham provides massages every other Wednesday. The next date is Wednesday, July 21. You can sign up on the bulletin board.

5 The 60 s The Swinging Sixties introduced a new counterculture along with Civil Rights Movements and the second wave of Feminism. It was a new world for music as bands such as The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Jimi Hendrix, and Johnny Cash gained popularity. CRAFT HOUR Bi-Weekly Wednesday 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Next Class: August 21 The 70 s The 1970 s began with the end of the Vietnam War and the impeachment of Richard Nixon. Music in the 70 s began with diversification of rock and introduced disco with bands such as The Bee Gees, ABBA, and Village People. The latter part of the decade saw hard rock artists such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Black Sabbath The 80 s The 90 s The 1980 s saw the popularization of personal computers, walkmans, VHS tapes, and boom boxes. Artists such as Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Prince, Madonna, and Queen became popular along with bands such as Guns N Roses, Metallica, and Def Leppard. The 1990 s, already two decades ago, saw the introduction of the Internet, , CD s, MP3, and many other technologies. Movies such as Toy Story and Titanic took the scene along with Forrest Gump and Jurassic Park. The world of music saw Punk Rock and Punk Pop with bands such as Green Day and Sublime.

6 Upcoming Events Birthday Party (Beyond the Decades) Thursday, August PM Let s party like it s 1999, and 1989, and 1979 It s time to celebrate the decades of the past. Each table will choose a decade to celebrate with fashion, decorations, and music. We will have guides to help you remember, even the parts you ve tried hard to forget. So break out those bell-bottoms collecting dust in your closet and join us for the party of the century, or last century. Ives Hill was honored with this plaque for hosting Business After Hours. It was a great success with many attending. Lunch Bunch Tuesday, August 20 11:30 AM in Ives Hill foyer Lunch bunch will happen this month at the Blue Heron Restaurant. Come join us for great food, atmosphere, and fun at the Blue Heron in Chaumont. Please sign up on the bulletin board or by calling the office. Hope to see you there! These two plaques will be displayed in front of two red maples that honor Don and Kerry for their years of service on the board and their vision in creating the Lodge. They were presented at the Old-Fashioned Picnic on July 20th.