Andrea Schneider named Outstanding Senior Citizen
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Suzanne Hopkins-
Andrea Schneider named 2011 Outstanding Senior Citizen
Andrea Schneider is this year’s Highland County Outstanding Senior Citizen.
This busy mom and grandma is active in the Teatime Tootsies Red Hat Club, the DAR and local quilting organizations. Andrea also volunteers countless hours at the Senior Center, helping out in the office and assisting with the trip program. She is a two-time cancer survivor and faced her health challenges with extraordinary courage, grace and humor. Her upbeat, positive attitude and boundless energy make her a true role model for older adults. Congratulations, Andrea, and thank you for all you do for your community.
Food festival scheduled
Join us Friday, June 3 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for a Food Festival hosted by Gordon Food Service. The center will be closed for regular activities, and the entire main dining room will be transformed into a “convention center” for this special event. Admission is $3, and entitles you to sample all kinds of delicious dishes. There will be everything from appetizers to desserts and of course beverages. In addition, you will have an opportunity to vote for your favorite items for possible inclusion into our daily menus. The food festival is open to the public.
Dementia safety
Individuals with memory loss and confusion are at risk of harming themselves because their judgment is impaired. If you have a loved one suffering from dementia, it is a good idea to have a home safety assessment with special attention to factors that might contribute to falls, consuming toxins and injuries from sharp objects or fire. Individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia begin to require supervision in order to be safe. They may go outside without appropriate clothing, forget how to accomplish routine tasks, or eat food that has spoiled. There are some things you can do in the home to ensure your loved one’s safety and provide peace of mind for caregivers.
Caregivers should think about adapting a loved one’s home much in the same way parents with young children child-proof. Here are some adaptations that you can make to help your loved one remain in their own home longer: Remove old newspapers, grocery receipts, magazines, bags and other clutter.
Remove candles, matches, sharp knives and other dangerous tools. Remove toxins including bleach which has a container that looks like a gallon of milk and sweet-tasting cough syrups.
Disable the microwave and electric stove.[[In-content Ad]]
Andrea Schneider is this year’s Highland County Outstanding Senior Citizen.
This busy mom and grandma is active in the Teatime Tootsies Red Hat Club, the DAR and local quilting organizations. Andrea also volunteers countless hours at the Senior Center, helping out in the office and assisting with the trip program. She is a two-time cancer survivor and faced her health challenges with extraordinary courage, grace and humor. Her upbeat, positive attitude and boundless energy make her a true role model for older adults. Congratulations, Andrea, and thank you for all you do for your community.
Food festival scheduled
Join us Friday, June 3 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for a Food Festival hosted by Gordon Food Service. The center will be closed for regular activities, and the entire main dining room will be transformed into a “convention center” for this special event. Admission is $3, and entitles you to sample all kinds of delicious dishes. There will be everything from appetizers to desserts and of course beverages. In addition, you will have an opportunity to vote for your favorite items for possible inclusion into our daily menus. The food festival is open to the public.
Dementia safety
Individuals with memory loss and confusion are at risk of harming themselves because their judgment is impaired. If you have a loved one suffering from dementia, it is a good idea to have a home safety assessment with special attention to factors that might contribute to falls, consuming toxins and injuries from sharp objects or fire. Individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia begin to require supervision in order to be safe. They may go outside without appropriate clothing, forget how to accomplish routine tasks, or eat food that has spoiled. There are some things you can do in the home to ensure your loved one’s safety and provide peace of mind for caregivers.
Caregivers should think about adapting a loved one’s home much in the same way parents with young children child-proof. Here are some adaptations that you can make to help your loved one remain in their own home longer: Remove old newspapers, grocery receipts, magazines, bags and other clutter.
Remove candles, matches, sharp knives and other dangerous tools. Remove toxins including bleach which has a container that looks like a gallon of milk and sweet-tasting cough syrups.
Disable the microwave and electric stove.[[In-content Ad]]