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Multicultural Senior Service Center
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January 2002
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Of Winter
Phone Number 503- 988 -5470. &tensions are shown below:
Arleta Warr4 Activities Coord - 24545
Tammorra Barnes, Case Manager - 24552
'When the grass
Is ween."
Alexander, Transportation Coord. - 24545
Scott, TobaccoPrevention 503-280-2642
Melissa Gang Information&Assistance 24548 Alma Brown,
- 24553
Norma Mullen, Case Manager 24550
Richard Loud4GIVIAi7st-s 1r5072710-2659
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When Center is closed, call 24-hour Emergency Assistance,
Senior Helpline 5603-988-3646
High Energy Bills
Raise Senior's Risk
Of Hypthermia
During Cold
Weather
In addition, the following steps
are recommended:
1. Eat hot, well-balanced meals.
2. Sleep with plenty of blankets.
3. Wear several layers of warm,
loose-fitting clothing.
4. Maintain daily contact with
some lather person outside of your
home.
5. Avoid the use of alcoholic
beverages. If able, exercise lightly to
increase body heat.
6. Place emergency phone
numbers in a handy place.
7. Check with your physician to
see if the medications you take will affect
With this winter's rising ener
your body temperature.
costs, everyone must exercise s
8. Plan for cold-weather
vigilance in protecting themselves and
emergencies such as a power outage or
others from hypothermia.
Cold indoor temperatures can be being stranded in your vehicle.
dangerous for older people, especially
Frostbite is another cold-related
those who suffer from such conditions as
illness that is caused by actual freezing
arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, thyroid
of skin and sometimes underlying
deficiency, stroke, and Parkinson's
tissues.
disease, or take medications such as
Symptoms of frostbite include
tranquilizers, sleeping pills, or
changes in skin appearance such as
antidepressants.
Hypothermia can occur when the swelling; reddish, bluish or whitish
coloring; numbness; stiffness or rigidity.
body's temperature drops below 96
degrees F (35.5 C) down from the body's Although frostbite is not as life
usual temperature of 98.6 degrees F (37 threatening as hypothermia, it can lead
C). Even a couple of degrees can have a to loss of frozen fingers, toes, or other
other affected skin areas.
devastating effect if not noticed quickly
Try to stay indoors when the
and treated properly.
It is suggested that people over temperature is below freezing. If you
must go out, protect skin from direct
60 set their thermostats at 68 to 70
degrees F in living or sleeping areas. If exposure to cold air and intensely cold
wind.
the termostat is set in the 60s, dress
Information from
warmly, or if possible, stay under and
NC DHHS Website and
electric blanket.
FIRSTGOVfor Seniors Website
4.
Snow
I've seen you come, I've
seen you go,
Bi.ct I don't know why they
Cal I you snow.
You are silent as you fall,
In fact you make no noise
at an.
Whilst you cover all in
white,
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with
Each little snow flake
seems to say,
I've cpme to brighten up
our aay.
Yes, I've seen you come and
seen you go,
I still don't know why,
gutgirt
Call you snow.
"To shorten winter, Borrow
some money, due in Spring.
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"The OfficidEv6rnations"
"The Trumpet of a
Prophecy! Oh Wind,
If Winter comes, can
Spring be for behind?"
Petry Byssfie Sin!,
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From the
From the Breast and
Cervical Cancer Program
Smoking
Prevention
Program
How Much
Do You Know?
Facts Worth
Remembering
Jackie Scott,
Coordinator, 503.280.2642
Smoking Can Be
Hazardous
To Your Career
Several studies in recent years have
indicated that people who smoke are more
likely to be marked down on job performance
because of it. This would reduce the
probability of their promotion and could
adversely affect their future income. The
findings are particularly significant to the
Latin American population, because the
numbers of Hispanic smokers per capita are
higher than most other ethnic groups.
Ron Gilbert, a management professor
at Florida International University, has
studied the performances of thousands of
supervisory and non-supervisory workers in
both civilian and military organizations since
1989. He has concluded that employees who
smoke are rated lower on key performance
measures by their own leaders than those
who do not smoke. Those who smoke tend to
believe that smoking makes them look
sophisticated. Some claim that cigarettes
calm their nerves while others even claim
cigarettes help them think more clearly.
It is becoming common knowledge that
poorer job performances, more absenteeism,
and greater risk of major illnesses are in
store for the smokers in the workforce.
Information from
Hispanic Times Magazine Website
About*
Breast Cancer
* One out of nine American women will
develop breast cancer in her lifetime.
* Breast cancer can occur without any
warning signs, and more than 80% of breast
lumps are not cancerous.
* If breast cancer is diagnosed and treated
early, the five-year survival rate is more than
90%.
* Mammography can reveal small breast
cancers up to two years before they can be
felt.
* The average size breast lump found by
getting regular mammograms is about 118th
inch in diameter.
* The average size breast lump found by
regular breast self-examination is about'
inch in diameter.
* Most women diagnosed with breast cancer
have no family history of the disease. If
someone in your family does have it, your risk
is higher.
* A woman can develop breast cancer at
any age, but her risk increases as she grows
older, especially over the age of 50.
* It is recommended that women get
regular mammograms between the ages of 40
and 49, and annual mammograms after the
age of 50.
* Mammography is safe, and having a
mammogram is easier than you think.
Information from
MSN Website
Health with WebMD
HIV/AIDS
Community Outreach
Education And Prevention
Program
However, experts say that daydreaming is a
time when creative; inventive ideas are flowing
through a child's mind. Like a third-grader in
Moraga, California who invented an elaborate
secunty system to keep roaming dogs and cats
off the front lawn. It used motion sensors and
automatic timers to set off sprinklers and a taped
recording of a roaring lion. The only problem
was his system couldn't tell the difference
between a roaming dog and the church's pastor.
Kids are full of inventive ideas waiting to be
released. To improve your grandchild's
imaginative thinking, try these pointers:
Richard Loudd, Coordinator
503-280-2659
4k. Keep watercolor paints, marking pens, plain
and colored paper on hand. Allow time to
experiment with design and colors. Don't insist
the child draw a specific item.
The Urban League of Portland and the American
Red Cross have collaborated and are providing
HIV/AIDS education and prevention classes at
the Urban League's E. Shelton Hill Conference
Room. These classes are held the first Thursday
of each month and begin at 5:30 pm and end at 7
p.m. The classes are free to the public.
a.
The Portland Street Academy students will be
receiving HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention
classes during the winter quarter. The classes are
structured to give basic information about
HIV/AIDS and the risky behaviors associated
with infection and the transmission of the virus.
In addition, information will be given concerning
myths and facts about HIV/AIDS.
I would ask the parents of our school children to
come and be educated about HIV/AIDS.
Remember the classes are free to the public.
Grandparents
Support
Program
Alma Brown,
Coordinator
503-988-5470,
Ex. 24553
Sometimes those of us in the "older generation"
feel that the daydreamer is wasting time, being
lazy, needs to do something worthwhile.
th Invent stories about imaginary playmates.
Help the child make a booklet of stories he/she
has made up.
th Read stories to your child that stretch his
imagination. Make up plays together and act
them out.
th Using pictures and letters, help our child
design a secret code. Check with your librarian
for a book of codes. Put secret messages to the
fridge or family bulletin board.
Try some flip-flops. Ask your child to imagine
what would happen if ... fish flew and birds
swam? Cats sang and birds meowed? Dogs
hopped and rabbits barked? Elephants played
like kittens.
Grandparent's Meetings take place in the
Conference Room at the Center on the last
Tuesday of each month. Time is 10 am to 1 pm.
Remember that anyone with an interest may
attend and there is no fee for joining or attending
meetings.
Ode to the Elderly
Oh, I am just a little one.
I'm glad my life has just begun.
The fire of youth flows through my veins.
I don't have old folks' aches and pains.
Today I'm sad about old folks
And I ve stopped telling old age jokes.
I've just found out it's hard to see
A relative that's elderly.
My mom is getting old and gray,
She had a birthday yesterday.
She may be old but she's still purty,
For a woman who has lived to thirty.
January Activities
And Schedules
For more information, can 111
Arleta Ward 503-9SS-5470, Ext. 24545
Diabetes Expo 2002 will be presented at the
The Grandparents Program will meet on Tuesday,
January 29th. Anyone with an interest may attend.
There is no fee for joining the group or attending
meetings. If you would like more information on
this program, call Alma Brown, 503-988-5470,
Ext. 24553.
Oregon Convention Center on February 9th,
2002. See the latest products, meters,
services, medications, diet instruction,
Wednesdays:
speakers, free screenings, and access to
health care providers. Tickets are $5 per
Pool and Board Games are available from 9 am
adult and seniors are half price, with
until 3 pm.
children under 12 admitted free.
IRegis* Scheduled Activities' at the Center
Mondays:
Pool and Board Games are available from 9 am
until 3 pm.
The Sewing and Quilting Group meets from 9:30
until 10:30 am
We visit the Thrift Store on the third Wednesday of
each month, leaving the Center at 9:30 am and
returning at 12 Noon.
Exercise Class is held on Wednesdays from 10:30
tol 1:30 am
From 11 am until 12 Noon, the game of Pokeno is
played.
A Potluck is held on the 2nd Wednesday of each
month
at 12 noon.
On the first Monday of each month we have the Foot
Care Clinic from 8:30 am until 12 Noon. The fee for
Thursdays:
foot care is $12. Appointments are required.
Exercise Class is held on Mondays, except for the
first Monday of the month. Time is 10:30- 11:30 am
Pool and Board Games are available from 9 am
until 3 pm
Tuesdays:
The Blood Pressure Clinic is held on the third
Thursday of the month from 10 am until noon.
Pool and Board Games are available from 9 am
until 3 pm.
At 10:30 am on Thursdays, the Bible Study group
holds their weekly meeting.
On the second Tuesday of the month, an Oil Painting Bridge is played at 10 am on Thursdays, with Bridge
Class is held. The fee for this class is $5.
classes on Thursday evenings at 6:30. Also, there
are Saturday bridge games on the first and third
Every Tuesday is Movie Day and from 10 am until 12 Saturday of the month at 10 am
Noon a film will be shown.
For more information, call Dora McCrae,
On the third Tuesday of each month, Diabetes
Awareness Class is scheduled at 10:30 am
503-287-6420.
Fridays:
At 1 pm on Tuesday afternoons we go shopping with Pool and Board Games are available from 9 am-3 pm.
the Red Cross.
Exercise Class is held on Fridays, 10:30-11:30 am.
On the second, third, and fourth Tuesday afternoons,
an attorney is available for Senior Law.
At 11 am on Fridays, we have a game of Bingo.
Appointments are required. The time is 1 pm to
3:30 pm. Please call Melissa Corral at
Mondays through Fridays, except for announced
503-988-5470, Ext. 24548.
closures, Lunch is
i served by Loaves & Fishes at
12 Noon.
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The Multicultural Senior Center
5325 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Blvd.
Port lam', OR 97211
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U.S. POSTAGE
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