Quote of the Month: Well done is better than well said. November 2016 SUPPORT CAREGIVERS WHEN THEY NEED IT THE MOST

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1 SUPPORT CAREGIVERS WHEN THEY NEED IT THE MOST Providing full-time care for an older loved one is a selfless job many of us would readily take on if needed, but it comes with its own set of challenges and frustrations. A recent report from the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine said caregiver recognition and support is one of the most significant challenges facing the U.S. s growing older population and their families. About 18 million Americans provide care for a relative 65 or older. Many of those caregivers sacrifice their own personal health and finances to adequately care for their loved one. In some cases, the caregiver puts their career on hold. The National Academies report that caregivers who are over age 50 and stop working to care for a loved one lose on average more than $300,000 in lost wages and benefits. This figure does not factor in the lost Social Security benefits caregivers will have at retirement due to a lower earnings history. If you are a caregiver, remember to take care of your physical, mental and emotional health. Don t be afraid to ask for help from friends and relatives. Consider joining a caregiver support group to share your story with others and find helpful resources. If you are not a caregiver but know someone who is, you can help lighten their load. Be a friend. Listen to their concerns, and let them vent. It can help relieve some of their stress and it can give you some good ideas of ways you can further assist them. Caregivers often do not ask for help from others, even when stress and fatigue consume them. Sometimes, it may be better to just show up and offer to help with a particular task or drop by unannounced with a home-cooked dinner. Offer to watch the loved one for an hour or two, so the caregiver can run errands or enjoy a movie or walk outdoors. If the caregiver is also a parent, offer to help pick up or drop off their kids from school or extracurricular activities. More information on local caregiver support efforts is available at the Floyd County Extension office. Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability. Sources: Bob Flashman, extension specialist in family resource management; Amy Hosier, extension specialist in family life education Quote of the Month: Well done is better than well said. -Benjamin Franklin November 2016 Alzheimer's Disease 2 Maintaining a Good Credit 4 Score Homemaker/Specialty Club News Upcoming Programs & Event 8 Calendar of Events 9 Andrea S. Johnson County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences Floyd County Extension Service 3490 Ky. Rt. 321 Prestonsburg, KY (606) Web: ces.ca.uky.edu/floyd/ FamilyConsumerSciences Facebook: 6 1

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6 SAVE THE DATE November 10, 2016 Homemaker Council Meeting 3:00 PM-5:00 PM November 18, 2016 Lodge Tree Decorating JW Convention Center 3:00 PM-5:00 PM December 1, 2016 Membership Dues Due March 16, 2017 Ovarian Cancer Screenings Markey Cancer Center; Lexington, KY March 18, 2017 Quilters Day Out Inez, KY April 13, 2017 Homemaker Council Meeting 3:00 PM-5:00 PM May 1-4, 2017 State Homemaker Annual Meeting Owensboro, KY May 25, 2017 County Homemaker Annual Meeting 6:00 PM-8:00 PM June 8, 2017 Homemaker Council Meeting 3:00 PM-5:00 PM CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Circle of Friends Homemakers will meet on November 7, 2016 at 11 AM at the Allen United Methodist Church. They will continue to make ornaments for the Lodge Tree. Bring a friend and enjoy the fun! BUSY BEES Busy Bees Homemakers will meet on November 3, 2016 at 1 PM at the Floyd County. They will be discussing the upcoming program year and scheduling of meetings. Bring a friend and enjoy the fun! CRAFTY COUGARS Crafty Cougars have not yet scheduled the November meeting. The November meeting will be held at Carl D Perkins NIMBLE THIMBLE QUILT GUILD The Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild will be meeting on November 2, 16, & 23, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the Floyd County. They will be having their regular business meeting on the 2th, work on personal projects on the 16th, and the Women of the Bible Quilt on the 23th. Bring a friend and enjoy the fun! WOOLY WEDNESDAY Wooly Wednesday will meet on November 9, 2016 at 10 AM at the Floyd County Extension Office. Bring a friend and enjoy the fun! Job Corps. If you are interested in helping out with this group, please contact the Extension Office. Bring a friend and enjoy the fun! ENDICOTT HOMEMAKERS The Endicott Homemakers met on October 18, 2016 at the Cow Creek Fire Department. They discussed needing a flag outside of the building to represent homemakers. They also discussed the duffel bag and Christmas shop drive for Job Corp and having a yard sale on Nov. 5th weather permitting. The next meeting will be on November 15, 2016 at the Cow Creek Fire Department Station 2 at 11 AM. Bring a friend and enjoy the fun! NORTHEAST AREA NEWS The Northeast Area Meeting was held on October 22, 2016 at the Ramada in Paintsville, KY. Floyd County had six Extension Homemaker representatives, two voting delegates, and one agent at the meeting. Floyd County received four cultural arts awards and 6 an award recognizing the Floyd County Quilt Guild and they re volunteerism at the Mayo House. The State Meeting will be held in Owensboro, KY in May of The KEHA president asked the homemakers to wear teal to represent ovarian cancer awareness during the meeting. Area Cultural Arts Winners These winners will advance to the State. Name Category Sub-Category Place Janice Mitchell Wall or Door Hanging Fabric 1st Marena Nelson Counted Cross 14 Count and Under Stitch (Christmas) 1st Brenda McKenzie Recycled Household 1st Nan Tournier Quilts Machine Pieced/Machine 1st

7 Thursday, March 16, 2017 at the Markey Cancer Center in Lexington, KY Ten appointments have been made through the Floyd County Extension Service for FREE Ovarian Cancer Screenings. These screenings are offered and ideal for women who are: Over the age of 50 Over the age of 25 with a family history of ovarian cancer The age of with a family history of breast cancer Have one full ovary or both No cysts present on ovaries To reserve your appointment, contact the Floyd County at (606) by February 10, The office will provide transportation to the screenings. 7

8 SMART STRATEGIES TO SLICE AWAY AT CALORIES FOR THE SEASON Cu ng calories during the Holidays does not have to be difficult. Many individuals gain approximately four extra pounds during these mes of fes vi es and family gatherings. This may not seem like a lot but if this weight is kept on then it can accumulate with each passing year. The following sugges ons should help you slice away at some of the calories that are so easy to accumulate during the Holidays. Lighten your holiday beverages. Drink alcohol in modera on. Remember that calories from alcoholic beverages count. A 12 ounce, regular beer contains 150 to 200 calories, wine coolers contain 180 to 200 and 1½ ounces of cordial or liqueur contains 160 calories. When you drink, alternate each alcoholic beverage with a glass of water. Seasonal drinks such as eggnogs, apple cider and Holiday punches are high in sugar and some are high in fat. As much as possible, make these drinks at home. Use low-fat milk for eggnogs. Apple cider can be lightened by using low-sugar apple juice and adding cinnamon s cks, nutmeg, bay leaf, cloves and even whole cranberries to get the tradi onal flavor while cu ng back on the calories. Replacing sodas and fruit drinks with diet sodas, unsweetened teas or water are effec ve calorie-cu ng strategies. Limit toppings on drinks or use the low-fat versions. Watch out for sweet treats and desserts. Try using a low-calorie version of some of your favorite treats. Sharing a serving of dessert with a friend can help you cut back on calories while s ll enjoying dessert. Reduce your fat intake. Fats provide more calories than sugar and starches. It is a concentrated form of energy. Using foods that are grilled and baked instead of fried can cut a person s fat intake considerably. Trimming excess fat from meat and poultry also reduces fat intake. Baked goods and desserts may contain high amounts of fat, so watch your intake of these foods. Pay a en on to por on sizes. Por on sizes have go en much bigger in recent years and cu ng calories may mean learning what a standard por on size is. For example, one bread roll, ½ cup mashed potato, 3-4 ounces of cooked turkey, ½ cup stuffing. Share a meal with a friend when ea ng out. Choosing small or medium por ons, or se ng aside half of the food you ordered for another meal, can also be ways to cut por on sizes. Include more fruits and vegetables with your meal and eat them as snacks. In fact, it is a good idea to begin meals with a salad. Eat smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day to curb your appe te and reduce cravings. Stay involved in physical ac vity. Maintaining regular physical ac vity is one of the most important things we can do for our health and it helps offset some of the extra calories taken in during the Holidays. Source: Ingrid Adams, Extension Specialist for Nutri on and Weight Management, University of Kentucky; College of Agriculture, Food and Environment 8

9 November Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Block Party Playdates 10:00 AM Noon 8 9 Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild 10:00 AM Busy Bees Homemakers 1:00 PM FALL BACK Circle of Friends Homemakers Allen United Methodist Church 11:00 AM Wooly Wednesday 10:00 AM Homemaker Council Meeting 3 PM 5 PM Endicott Homemakers Cow Creek Fire Department St 2 11:00 AM Block Party Playdates 4 PM 6 PM Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild 10:00 AM Lodge Tree Decorating JW Convention Center 3:00 PM-5:00 PM Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild 10:00 AM Snowman Hat Workshop 1 PM 3PM 9

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11 Transporta on available: Please call Allow us to serve you as you have served our country. NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY ~ PRESETONSBURG, KY To honor all veterans in: Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Mar n and Pike Coun es Free for you and one guest. Images by John Michael will be taking both individual and group photos, feel free to wear your uniform or maybe just a hat to indicate the branch you served. EVENTS HOSTED BY APPALACHIAN HOSPICE CARE VETERANS COMMITTEE 11