Psychotropic Medications Affect Body Heat 3/4. Heat Exhaustion A U G U S T Y E A R 28, I S S UE 8. Inside this issue Page

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1 A U G U S T Y E A R 28, I S S UE 8 The Club Gazette Blue Earth County - Second Step Clubhouse Our Mission: Second Step believes that persons with mental illness have the right to reach their full potential and to have fulfilling and productive lives in the community. Inside this issue Page Calendar 2 Clubhouse meeting minutes for July NAMI s Fitness Memberships Bus Tokens / Mobility Bus Medications and Heat continued ADDRESS: 421 E Hickory St. Suite 404 Mankato, MN PHONE # HOURS: Mon-Thurs Fri & Sat Sunday WEBSITES: Next month Activities: Out to eat at Dairy Queen Karaoke 3/4 5 6 Psychotropic Medications Affect Body Heat Source: Psychotropic medications may impair the body s ability to regulate it s own temperature. During hot and humid weather, individuals taking antipsychotic medications are at risk of developing excessive body temperature, or hyperthermia, which can be fatal. Individuals with chronic medical conditions (i.e., heart and pulmonary disease, diabetes, alcoholism, etc.) are especially vulnerable. Heat exhaustion is a milder form of heat-related illness that can develop after several days of exposure to high temperatures and inadequate or unbalanced replacement of fluids. 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 sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down. Heat Exhaustion This can occur in both active and sedentary individuals. It happens suddenly, and may be quite brief. A doctor should be called. Recovery may be spontaneous, or intravenous fluids may be needed to prevent unconsciousness. Warning Signs of Heat Exhaustion: Heavy sweating Paleness Muscle cramps Tiredness Weakness, Dizziness, Headache Nausea, vomiting Fainting Treatment: If a person displays symptoms of heat exhaustion, he or she should be: Moved to a cooler place as soon as possible Give water or other liquids (avoid coffee, tea, and alcohol) immediately; there is no need for salt Encouraged to rest for a short time Take a cool shower, bath, or sponge bath Loosen or remove clothing Continued on page 3

2 August 2017 Page 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 1:30 Heat and medications 2 1:30 Acknowledge & Accept Positive Qualities 2:30 Social/ Rec 4:00 Volunteer mtg :00 am Flower boxes 1:30 2:00 blue jean bag/purse (Molly D sharing an art therapy technique) 1:30 Coping skills 1:30 The Good Opinion of Others 2:30 Social/ Rec 4:00 Volunteer mtg. 1:30 Job Club 11:00 Out to Eat at Panda Express 1:30 Pfeffer :30 Health/Wellness 16 10:30 Next Step Club Open House and Picnic in Albert Lea Second Step Open 1:00 5: :30 Clubhouse Meeting :00 am Flower boxes 1: :30 Health/Wellness 4:00 MN Lynx 1:30 Mood Triggers 2:30 Social / Rec 4:00 Volunteer mtg. 1:30 Job Club 1: :30 MN State Fair 1:30 Health/Wellness 30 1:30 Mood Triggers 2:30 Social / Rec 31 1:30 Job Club

3 Page 3 Heat Stroke This occurs mostly during heat waves. Persons with chronic illnesses are most vulnerable. Heat stroke, the most common serious heat illness, can lead to death if left untreated. Warning Signs of Heat Stroke: Confusion, dizziness, nausea, unconsciousness High body temperature (103º Fahrenheit or above) Rapid, strong pulse Throbbing headache Red, hot, and dry skin Treatment: As soon as you recognize the signs of heat stroke, take immediate action: Call 911 immediately Loosen or remove clothing Move to a cooler place as soon as possible Cool the victim using cool water Do not give the victim alcohol to drink If emergency medical personnel are delayed, call the emergency room for further direction. Prevention of Heat Related Illness During periods of high temperature (90º and above) and humidity, there are things everyone, particularly people at high risk, should do to lessen the chances of heat illness. Try to stay cool. Stay in air conditioned areas if possible. If you do not have air conditioning at home, go to a shopping mall or public library. Keep windows shut and draperies, shades, or blinds drawn during the heat of the day. Open windows in the evening or night hours when the air outside is cooler. Move to cooler rooms during the heat of the day. Avoid overexertion and outdoor activity, particularly during warmer periods of the day. Apply sunscreen and lotion as needed. Drink plenty of fluids (avoid coffee, tea, and alcohol). Dress in loose fitting, light colored clothing. Wear a hat, sunglasses, and other protective clothing. Take a cool shower or bath. Lose weight if you are overweight. Eat regular meals to ensure that you have adequate salt and fluids. Common psychotropic medications which can impair your response to heat Trade Name Abilify Asendin Artane Aventil, Pamelor Clozaril Cogentin Compazine Desyrel Elavil, Limbitrol, Triavil Eskalith, Lithobid, Lithonate Geodon Haldol Loxitane Ludiomil Mellaril Moban Navane Norpramin Phenergan Prolixin Risperdal Serentil Seroquel Sinequan Stelazine Thorazine Tofranil Trilafon Wellbutrin Zyprexa Generic Name aripiprazole amoxapine trihexyphenidyl nortriptyline clozapine benztropine prochlorperazine trazodone amitriptyline lithium ziprasidone haloperidol loxapine maprotiline thioridazine molindone thiothixene desipramine promethazine fluphenazine risperidone mesoridazine quetiapine doxepin trifluoperazine chlorpromazine imipramine perphenazine buproprion olanzapine *Note: This is not an all inclusive list

4 Second Step Clubhouse Meeting Minutes Page 4 All Clubhouse meetings are open to both members and staff. This is a great opportunity for everyone to have input on program decisions and how the Clubhouse operates. Together we openly discuss issues, program planning, and decisions about groups and activities offered each month. Recorded minutes: Read Agenda: Thursday, July 6, 2017 Read last week s minutes: Attendance #: 9 Review minutes: AGENDA: No changes and/or corrections Suggestion Box: No suggestions Clubhouse Duties: Jen J Cindy B Mike Comment that people like the Daily Work Unit board. Social Recreation time: No discussion Petty Cash: Current balance is: $ We paid out: $2.00 for 9-ball and Pfeffer Coffee donations: Donations since June 23rd: $ 8.85 Snack Bar: Price change on Fudge Bars now $.40 and Gatorade 12 oz. now $.45 Newsletter: Articles in by the 20 th each month. They need to be typed up and saved on the computer to be copied and pasted into the newsletter. Any hand-written articles or not saved on the computer may not be included. Please ask if you need any assistance. You can also type up at home and the article to Mike at mike.hildebrandt@blueearthcountymn.gov Next month s activities: MN Lynx game scheduled for Tuesday, August 22 nd leaving at 4:30. (6 tickets) Those who go to the game in July can sign up as an alternate for August and wait for an open spot not taken by someone who has not gone to July s game. MN State Fair (August 8 24 th ) TBA Open house and picnic in Albert Lea. Will know more later. 3 suggestions for out to eat next month. Because we could not decide which one to choose for August we decided to do all of them in the next 3 months. 1. Panda Express - August 2. Dairy Queen - September 3. Cambria - October 10 County Clubhouse Activity Planning Committee: Next meeting will be Friday, July 21 st. Mike and Jean M (club member rep) will be attending. Upcoming 10 County Club activities: August MN State Fair September Emma Krumbees (tickets for the apple orchard and scare crow display) October Halloween party in Le Sueur TBA New Business / Other Business: Anyone want to learn how to use the Karaoke machine? Talk with Mike. Continued on page 4

5 Page 5 Recorded minutes: Read Agenda: Thursday, July 20th, 2017 Read last week s minutes: Attendance #: 7 Review minutes: AGENDA: Jen J Mike R Cindy B Correction: Leaving at 4:00 for the MN Lynx game in August not 4:30. Suggestion Box: No suggestions Clubhouse Duties: Please ask everyone to water the plants only when they need it. We have some new pots that have an opening towards the bottom where you put the water and NOT on the top. Some plants have been over watered. Make sure you are checking to see if the plant needs watering first. Social Recreation time: No discussion Petty Cash: Current balance is: $ Coffee donations: Donations since June 23rd: $ 3.61 Snack Bar: Please do not overstock the refrigerator door. It tends to break if there is too much weight. Newsletter: Articles in by the 20 th each month. They need to be typed up and saved on the computer to be copied and pasted into the newsletter. Any hand-written articles or not saved on the computer may not be included. Please ask if you need any assistance. You can also type up at home and the article to Mike at mike.hildebrandt@blueearthcountymn.gov or audrey.lenz@blueearthcountymn.gov Next month s activities: MN Lynx game scheduled for Tuesday, August 22 nd leaving at 4:30. MN State Fair Tuesday, August 29 th leaving at 8:30 am. Open house at the Next Step Clubhouse in Albert Lea and then a picnic at the State Park. Food will be provided by the Next Step Clubhouse. Leaving at 10:30 am Craft project for August: Blue Jean purse/bag. You will need to big an old pair of blue jeans. Flower Boxes: come help take care of the flower boxes at 9:00 am two Saturdays in August, 5 th & 19 th. 10 County Clubhouse Activity Planning Committee: Next meeting will be Friday, July 21 st. Mike and Jean M (club member rep) will be attending. New Business / Other Business: Dave J suggested a trip to the Oxford Park Zoo. He will look some more information for us to review at our next meeting. We have moved the VINE fitness membership cards. They are now located in the snack bar area on the end of the desk. If you want to sign them out you will need to get the snack bar key (located by the office door) to unlock the door. If you need some assistance you can ask a Mike, Audrey, or a clubhouse volunteer. Please return the snack bar key and the fitness membership key fob. Next meeting Thursday, August 17th at 1:30

6 Page 6 Fitness Memberships at VINE We have 2 fitness memberships which Clubhouse Members can use for: Walking track / Fitness Classes / Water Exercise / Education Classes HUR Exercise Machines (one-time $ 5.00 training fee you need to pay) To start using the memberships we ask that you first read the details about using the cards. Just talk with Mike or Audrey to help get you on your way. REMINDER: VINE fitness memberships cannot be used when VINE building is closed. WE WILL CONTINUE TO OFFER GROUP WALKING ON FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS AT 3:00 Bus Tokens / Mobility Bus Having a hard time getting to activities the Clubhouse offers? We have bus tokens and mobility bus passes for Clubhouse Members to use to attend specific activities offered at the Clubhouse and/or in the community. Talk with Mike or Audrey for details. P.O. Box 1175 Mankato, MN NAMI Connection - For People Living with a Mental Illness 2nd and 4th Thursday of Each Month Time: 6:30 p.m. Contact: Diane at (507) NAMI Family Support - For Families & Friends of People Living with a Mental Illness Day: 2nd and 4th Thursday of Each Month Time: 6:30 p.m. Contact: Brian at (507) s are led by trained facilitators who have personal experience living with a mental illness or caring for a family member with a mental illness. s are free to attend. s location: Bethel Baptist Church 1250 Monks Ave, Mankato