In This Issue - Crow Wing County

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Life Unlimited is a quarterly publication of Crow Wing County and RSVP Volunteer Services.
It is free of charge to all senior citizen residents of Crow Wing County upon request.
LIFE UNLIMITED
204 Laurel Street, Suite 11
Brainerd MN 56401
Publisher:
RSVP Volunteer Services
Crow Wing County
218-824-1345
Writers/Contributors:
Mike Koecheler
Emily Nordlie
Mary Anderson
Marcia Ferris
DeAnn Barry
Colleen Palony
Andrea Deyo
In This Issue
RSVP Volunteer Services Director’s Letter
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Mystery Cover Girl
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RSVP Banquet Donors
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Veterans Transportation Program
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Central MN Council on Aging
7/14
Activity Calendar
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Senior Corps - National and Community Service
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The Center
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Lakes Area Interfaith Caregivers
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CWC Health Services
13 -14
We reserve the right to edit any submitted article for clarity, size, accuracy, and
appropriateness for our readership. -- The Editor.
~~ Get Involved Today! ~~
Breath of Life
Cuyuna Regional Care Center
Dorcas
Junior Achievement
Law Enforcement Jail
Northland Arboretum
Pequot Lakes Historical Society
Respite and Caregiver Support - LSS
Tax Counseling For The Elderly
Wild & Free Wildlife Rehab
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:
RSVP Volunteer Services 1-218-824-1345
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204 Laurel Street, Suite 11
Brainerd MN 56401
Phone: 218-824-1345
Fax: 218-824-1346
E-mail: rsvp@co.crow-wing.mn.us
By Mike Koecheler, RSVP Director
RSVP volunteers donate $2,612,895.25 to area nonprofits over the last 12 months!
The holiday season is here, and along with decorations, shopping, and celebrations comes the opportunity to reflect on the amazing contribution that RSVP volunteers make in our communities. So often the impact that an individual makes in our communities takes into account “cash” donations. But this is only half the story, since the
gift of self as a volunteer is equally if not more valuable. And so to help illustrate the tremendous impact volunteers make in the lives of those we are so blessed to serve, we have taken the time to convert volunteer hours into
dollars by multiplying them by the National Value of Volunteer Time* as determined by the Government and the
Independent Sector, for each one of our nonprofit partnership agencies.
Station
Am Red Cross
Bay Lake Quilters
Bethany Good Samaritan
Brainerd Public Library
Brainerd Salvation Army
Breath of Life
Central Lakes College
Central MN Council on Aging
Confidence Learning Center
Crisis Line
Crosby Food Shelf
Crosby Nutrition Site
Crosslake Area Hist. Society
Crosslake Chamber Of Comm.
Crosslake Chautauqua Program
Crosslake Clothes Closet
Crosslake Food Shelf
Crosslake Library
Crosslake Nutrition Site
Cuyuna Iron Range Heritage Net.
Cuyuna Regional Care Center
CWC Administrative
CWC Community Services
CWC Health Services
CWC Historical Society
Dorcas
Emily Emergency Food Shelf
Emily Quilters
Essentia St. Joe's Medical Center
Garrison Food Shelf
Station
Good Samaritan Hospice Prog.
Habitat For Humanity
Heartwood Senior Living Comm.
Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Lib.
Lakes Area Interfaith Caregivers
Lakes Area Law Enf. Assoc.
Law Enforcement Center
Law Enforcement Jail
LEGACY
Let's Go Fishing
Lutheran Social Services Nutrition.
Mission Quilters
Northland Arboretum
NSI Nutrition Dellwood Site
Peer Care
Pequot Lakes Area Hist. Soc.
Pequot Lakes Community Lib.
Quilts of Valor
Relief Society
Respite & Caregiver Sup. LSS
RSVP Special Projects
S.A.L.T./ Triad
Salem West - Deerwood
School District #181
Tax Counseling For The Elderly
The Center
Wild & Free Wildlife Rehab
Women's Center--Mid-MN
Woodland Good Samaritan
Y.M.C.A.
Dollars
8,280.20
1,547.09
158,042.87
20,853.03
2,375.11
1,240.03
1,721.41
1,692.60
108.95
915.18
71,754.47
30,702.11
52,034.52
8,694.21
5,708.98
24,186.90
38,088.92
68,224.49
43,994.01
68,812.82
58,070.35
1,982.89
80,121.83
3,355.66
59,987.87
138,780.51
25,472.51
20,046.80
112,959.36
98,229.32
* The estimated value of volunteer time for 2011 is $21.79 per hour
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Dollars
19,916.06
44,168.33
22,095.06
35,713.81
103,872.93
6,449.84
1,786.78
7,887.98
102,696.27
7,452.18
42,795.56
58,331.83
6,842.06
17,933.17
4,336.21
12,572.83
90,123.44
41,204.89
24,971.34
1,416.35
45,824.37
3,312.08
180,007.19
15,209.42
114,680.77
285,906.59
52,099.89
6,275.52
39,134.84
5,861.51
Mystery Cover Girl
If you guessed Hazel Haarup you were right! Hazel (circled), her sister Fern, their father George, and uncle
Raymond were featured on the cover of Life Unlimited’s 2012 October/November/December issue. They
were photographed with two baby cows from their working family farm in Dolliver, Iowa. Hazel has been an
RSVP volunteer for over 8 years. She gives her time generously to organizations such as the Lakes Area Law
Enforcement Association, S.A.L.T/Triad, and the Law Enforcement Center.
Hazel, we want to thank you for your dedication and commitment to our community. Words cannot convey our gratitude for your
tremendous contribution. So, with gratitude in our hearts we want to honor you for your many years of service and for the many
more you will give.
The credit for RSVP’s good works firmly rests with dedicated volunteers like Hazel. Thank you!
Hazel Haarup
Photo Submission/Life Unlimited Cover
Many times over the past 39 years that this publication has been in circulation, we have been asked
about the cover photos for our Life Unlimited publication. Is it somebody they know? The resemblance sparks a memory from days gone by. And it's always bothered me that my response could not
be more exciting, since the photos were nothing more than stock photos off the Web.
No more! YOU will now be able to submit a beloved old photo (from the 1940s, 50s or 60s) of yourself and/or one of your fellow volunteers for consideration on our cover! The identity of the person
in the photo will remain a mystery until the subsequent publication. A paragraph will then be included
identifying the person, and the source of the photo, with a short tidbit about the person.
All you need to do is go to our website, www.RSVPvolunteerservices.org click on [“View our full website”], then [“Photo Submission/Life Unlimited Cover”] and you never know, you may be the next
person on the cover.
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RSVP Volunteer Services —
Gratefully acknowledges the following for their
Financial, Door Prizes, &/or In-Kind contributions:
Anonymous Corporations
Anonymous Businesses
Anonymous Individuals
AmericInn—Brainerd/Baxter
Art Vadnais
Bay Lake Quilters
Bethany Good Samaritan
Bobbie’s Kitchen
Brainerd Jaycees
Brainerd Area Sertoma Club
Breezy Point Resort
Burger King of Brainerd
Caribbean Tanning Salon
Cash Wise Liquor (NE)
Central MN Council on Aging
Cheryl Bailey
Chocolate Ox
Confidence Learning Center
Corporation for National Service
Crosby Dairy Queen
Crosby Eye Clinic
Crosby Food Shelf
Crosby Super One
Crosslake Chautauqua Program
Crosslake Clothes Closet
Crosslake Food Shelf
Crow Wing County Historical Society
Crow Wing County
Dodo Fraser
Dorcas
Emily Quilters
Essentia - St. Joseph’s Medical Ctr.
Famous Dave’s
Grand Casino Mille Lacs
Grizzly’s Grill N’ Saloon
Ivens on the Bay
John & Joanne Koecheler
Jessie Hallett Library
Jim Erickson
Lakes Area Interfaith Caregivers
Lakes Printing
Law Enforcement—Jail Ministry
Lundrigan’s
Mann Theaters
Mary Harder
Mill’s Companies
Mission Quilters
Nelson-Doran Funeral Home
North Central Medical Supply
Northland Arboretum
Northwind’s Grill
Pizza Ranch
Panache Salons & Day Spa
Poncho & Lefty’s
Prairie Bay
Pro Build of Pequot Lakes
Rapid River Lodge and Water Park
Reeds Market—Crosslake
Relief Society—Susan Barstow
Representative John Ward
Rohlfing Distribution
RSVP Advisory Council
Salem West
School District 181
South Bay Lake Quilters
Steve & Kathy Tusa
Super One Foods of Baxter
Taco John’s
Walgreen Drug
Wendy’s Restaurant
Woodland Good Samaritan
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Lost Ring
A ring was found
at the Forestview
Middle School
during the volunteer banquet
clean-up.
If you lost a ring
at the school on
October 18, 2012
please call the
RSVP office @
218-824-1345
A description of
the ring will be
required to get it
back.
Thank You!
One Day Out of Thirty
ACCESSIBLE
TRANSPORTATION
FOR VETERANS
RSVP Volunteer Services is excited to announce a NEW VOLUNTEER PROGRAM that is coming to the
Brainerd Lakes area designed to meet the unique transportation needs of our Veterans.
Here is how the program will work:
We are in need of 30 volunteers who are willing to commit one day out of thirty to drive a club van, 12 passenger shuttle bus, or sedan; which will be provided by the Veterans Administration. Estimated time commitment
will be between 4 and 8 hours. Volunteers will pickup the vehicle at the local VA Clinic in Brainerd and will be
dispatched via an electronic GPS system located in the vehicle. This will guide you to the various pickup and drop
-off sites within the greater Crow Wing County area. It is not envisioned that this transportation service will venture more than 50 miles in any one direction from the VA Clinic.
For example, if you were to select the 15th as your day, then the 15th
would be the specific day in which you would drive each month. If by
chance the 15th of the month falls on a Saturday or Sunday (not days in
which the service will be offered) then you will not be required to drive in
that month. In other words, by having 30 volunteers under this program,
not one of the volunteers will be overburdened and will most likely only
be required to transport 10 times per year. Certainly, there may be the opportunity to fill in for snowbirds, volunteer illnesses, and other unavoidable circumstances. As a general rule the program is being set up in a way
so as to allow the greatest flexibility.
Any and all out of pocket expenses, including but not limited to vehicle maintenance, gasoline, volunteer background checks, volunteer health screenings, etc. will be the sole responsibility of the program, not the volunteer.
It is your gift of time and passion for serving that we seek from you.
I’m sure we would all agree that our veterans have done so much for us ~ now is our opportunity to help them in
their time of need. Please call the RSVP office at 218-824-1345 as days will be assigned on a first-come,
first-served basis.
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Central MN Council on Aging Joins Nationwide Campaign to
Help Prevent Financial Exploitation of Older Adults
As financial exploitation targeting older adults continues to become more prevalent in the United States, the Central MN Council on Aging joined a nationwide campaign to encourage older adults and their families to address
the issue and to get informed about the warning signs and resources available to help prevent abuse. Research
shows that as many as 5 million older adults are victims of such elder abuse each year and financial exploitation
costs seniors an estimated $3 billion annually.
The Council on Aging is encouraging older adults, caregivers and their families to use their time together this holiday season to discuss and get informed about strategies to prevent financial exploitation. “This holiday season is
an ideal time for families to get together and discuss these issues with their older family members,” said Lori Vrolson, Executive Director of the Central MN Council on Aging. “We strongly encourage families to take some
time to learn about the warning signs so that they can ask the right questions and take the right precautions to ensure that the finances of older adult family members are safe.”
There are several signs of financial exploitation for families to look out for, including financial activity that is inconsistent with an older adult’s past financial history; confusion about recent financial arrangements; changes to
key documents that have not been authorized; a caregiver or beneficiary who refuses to use designated funds for
necessary care and treatment of an older adult, and an older adult who feels threatened by a caregiver or another
individual who is seeking to control their finances.
Financial exploitation is a threat to the health, safety, dignity and independence of vulnerable older adults. This
holiday season, we encourage families to spend some time asking older family members some basic questions to
ensure that their finances are in good hands and that if there are signs of abuse, that the right steps are taken to
stop it.
Unfortunately, financial exploitation is often committed by a person you know and trust, which makes it even
more difficult. There are steps older adults and their families can take and resources available to help identify and
remedy this serious problem. To ensure your safety and the safety and security of your finances, it is critical for
you to assess your financial situation on a regular basis. We are seeing more and more financial abuse which is
why this holiday season, we hope families will check in with their older relatives to be sure that their finances are
in good order and in good hands.
Families that are concerned about financial exploitation should report the issue to the local county public health/
social services that deal with protecting the safety and well-being of older adults. The campaign, which encourages older adults and their families to plan and be cautious, released tips to help prevent financial exploitation,
some of which include:
Get an estate plan in place. Talk with an attorney about creating a durable power of attorney for asset management; a living will; a revocable, or living, trust; and health care advance directives.
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Opportunities for
BRAINERD LAKES AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
OFFICERS
President - Brian Lemieux
Vice President - Bob Schricker
Secretary - Kathy Tusa
Treasurer - Doug Johanson
ACTIVITIES
Mondays —
Exercise Rooms 8 a.m.—4 p.m.
Greeting Card recycling 8 a.m.
Blood Pressure 9:00 a.m.
Bone Builders Class 11:00 a.m.
Party Bridge 12:30 p.m.
Quilting 1:00 p.m.—3:30 p.m.
Cribbage 1:15 p.m.—3:15 p.m.
Tuesdays —
Exercise Rooms 8 a.m.—4 p.m.
Senior Zumba 8:30 a.m.
Wood Carving 9 a.m.—11:30 a.m.
Progressive 500 at 1:00 p.m.
Folk Painting 1:00 p.m.
Duplicate Bridge at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesdays —
Exercise Rooms 8 a.m.—4 p.m.
Senior Morning Club 9:30—10:30
Rosemaling 9:30—11:30 a.m.
Bone Builders 11:00 a.m.
Bingo 12:35 p.m.
Thursdays —
Exercise Rooms 8:00 a.m.-4 p.m.
Donuts 8:00 a.m.– 10:00 a.m.
Woodcarving 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Watercolor Painting 1:00 p.m.
Pinochle 1:30 p.m.
Band at 12:30 p.m.
Fridays —
Exercise Rooms 8:00 a.m.-4 p.m.
Greeting Card recycling 8:00 a.m.
Bone Builders 11:00 a.m.
Progressive 500 at 1:00 p.m.
2nd Monday —
Monthly dinner 5:00 p.m.
Sign-up by previous Friday.
1st & 3rd Tuesday — Senior Writing
Group 9:30 a.m.
4th Wednesday — Book Club
10:30 a.m.
2nd Thursday — Birthday Celebration
12:30 p.m.
3rd Thursday — Board of Directors
meeting at noon.
Monday—Friday
Cardio & Balance 8 a.m.—4 p.m.
Golden Years Gift Shop Open —
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
PEQUOT LAKES CLUB
OFFICERS
President - Larry Theis (218-963-4611)
Vice President - Mary Drum
Secretary - Lola Butcher
Treasurer - Carol Furnstahl
ACTIVITIES
1st Tuesday — Meeting 10:30 a.m.
Meetings are April, Aug., October
Wednesdays — Cards 500 at 1:00
p.m.. - 3:30 p.m. Coffee and
snacks.
Every Sunday — Cards 500 at 1:00
p.m.—3:30 p.m. Coffee &
Snacks
1st Thursday — 7:00 p.m. Historical
Society meeting at Senior Center
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GARRISON CLUB
OFFICERS
President - Juanita Huff
Vice President - Norm Barthel
Secretary - Barb Bergstrom
Treasurer - Maggie Kostecka
ACTIVITIES
Meeting & Potluck
Noon on Tuesdays
April 3
May 2
June 56
1st Monday — Recycling, 1:00 p.m.
— 3:00 p.m. at the old school.
CROSBY - IRONTON
CLUB
OFFICERS
President — Alden Jennison
(218-534-3467)
Vice President - Shelby Olson
Secretary - Dora Kile
Treasurer - John Pappas
ACTIVITIES
Meeting & Potluck
11:30 a.m. Saturdays
April 14
May 12
June 9
the Active Senior
MISSION POSSIBLE
CLUB
OFFICERS
CROW WING COUNTY
S.A.L.T./TRIAD
Join your friends and neighbors at
the following Senior Dining Sites in
Crow Wing County for socialization
and a meal:
President — Glen Daleiden
(218-765-3265)
Vice President — Dolores Kramer
Secretary — Ellen Thatcher
Treasurer—Burma Brekke
Call today to make a
meal reservation.
ACTIVITIES
Meeting & Potluck
Noon on Wednesdays
April 4
May 2
June 6
CAREGIVER
SUPPORT GROUPS
Alzheimer/Dementia Caregivers
Bethany Good Samaritan
804 Wright Street
Brainerd MN 56401
218-829-1407 Ext. 601
Meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesday
of each month @ 3:00 p.m.
Good Neighbor Home Health Care
Meeting Room
555 Edgewood Drive North
Baxter, MN 56425
218-829-9238
Meets the 1st Wednesday
of each month @ 1:30 p.m.
Caregiver Discussion Group
LSS Caregiver Support & Respite
The Warehouse, 307 Norway
Pine River
218-732-7451 or 218-675-5435
Meets the 3rd Tuesday
Parkinson Support Group
Meeting Location: Excelsior Place
1st Thur. @1:30 p.m.
Jennifer Gillette 218-828-4770
CONGREGATE MEALS
President — Peggy Boots
Meetings are
2nd Tuesday of the Month
2:00 p.m.
Land Services Building
322 Laurel St.
Brainerd MN 56401
218-829-4749
LSS — Brainerd Lakes Area Senior
Activity Center 218-824-6026
(11:15 a.m.– 12:15 p.m.)
Brainerd North Star Apartments
218-825-7805 (11:30 a.m.)
Cuyuna Range/Crosby Community
Center 218-546-5855
(9 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Crosby, Dellwood Apartments
218-546-5943 (9 a.m.-1.p.m.)
Crosslake, Community Center
218-692-4271 (11:30 a.m.)
“NEW TO MEDICARE”
CLASS
Free classes are offered at various
locations throughout Crow Wing
County. Contact Mary Anderson with
the Senior LinkAge Line at
1-800-333-2433 to register
for an upcoming class.
Pre-registration is
required in order to plan for
adequate handouts and resources.
We connect you to the services you
need. Call us. It’s free!
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Emily Nutrition Center
218-763-3750 (10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Mississippi Terrace Apartments
218-829-0274 (11:45 a.m.)
Oak Crest Apartments
218-851-4276 (11:30 a.m.)
Pequot Lakes, Sibley Terrace Apts.
218-568-4909 (11:30 a.m)
Marcia Ferris,
Program Manager
218-839-6650
Marcia.Ferris@lssmn.org
www.lssmn.org/olderadult
Celebrating Senior Corps Volunteers
Annual Recognition for the Lutheran Social Service Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion
Program was held in December 2012 at The Center. Two 10 year Senior Companion volunteers were
honored. Kathie Windorski and Jim Hufford have been helping seniors they are matched with nearly every week for 10 years. They serve 15-20 hours each week helping clients with grocery shopping, rides to
medical appointments and assisting them with errands.
The goal of the Senior Companion Program is to keep seniors living independently. LSS Home Delivered Meals, LSS Caregiver Respite and LSS Senior Companions can provide in-home supports to help
seniors continue living independently. Volunteers like Jim and Kathie stay healthier feeling needed and
assisting others. They receive a small tax-free stipend and mileage.
L-R: Lori Thompson, Crow Wing County Social Service Case Manager, Kathie Windorsi (10 year volunteer), LSS
State Senior Corps Director John Bringewatt, Jim Hufford (10 year volunteer.)
There are 10 Senior Companions serving in Crow Wing County, they each see 5-8 clients weekly. 24 Foster Grandparents serve in schools, shelters, pre-schools and head starts in Crow Wing County. Marcia Ferris is the LSS Regional Program Manager for Central MN managing these two programs in 8 counties for
LSS Senior Corps.
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The Center
803 Kingwood Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
1-218-829-9345
DeAnn Barry — Executive Director
Let’s get moving!
As you look forward to 2013, I
encourage you to follow
through with a New Year’s resolution that you may have made
or one that you should have
made: the resolution to exercise
more. It is something that we all
should do more of, but just
can’t seem to motivate ourselves
to do it. Well, I have some suggestions for you, and they are
ones that I will be using for myself too!
Find an exercise buddy, someone that will work out with you.
It is a fun way to exercise and
you can support each other as
you are working out. It may be a
spouse, a friend, or someone
you have seen working out and
you just ask them if you can
come at the same time so you
can motivate each other!
Find a venue of exercise that
works for you; the same types
of workouts don’t appeal to
everyone. Exercise options are:
exercise classes where you are
part of a large group; exercise
equipment where you go in on
your own and move from machine to machine, working out
at your own pace; walking either
outdoors or inside like the
Westgate Mall; outdoor activi-
ties like snowshoeing, crosscountry skiing, downhill skiing,
ice skating, broom ball, and
more. The lakes area has many
options for outdoor activities
and it is just beautiful to take in
the scenery!
We have exercise options for
you here at The Center. We
have a Bone Builders exercise
class that meets three times a
week at 11 a.m. They exercise
for about half an hour. You are
either sitting in a chair or
standing behind one. You may
use hand and ankle weights if
you have an OK from your
physician.
This exercise class has statistics
that show it helps lessen the
effects of osteoporosis. There
are workout rooms; one geared
for a cardio workout with
treadmills; recumbent bikes;
row machine - - Hoist workout
machine; all very user-friendly.
There is a balance workout
room with exercise balls, bocce
ball, stretching machines,
weight bench and walking/
jogging pads. We give you a
short training on how to safely
use the equipment, and you are
off on your own!
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Zumba Gold will be meeting
twice a week, Monday and
Wednesday at 9 a.m. This is a
great class to join. You dance to
Latin music or music that the
instructor, Kristi, adapts to fit
the group. This class is geared
for age 55 and up, so you don’t
have to feel that it is not for you.
If you need to stop and catch
your breath, Kristi encourages
you to do so.
We also have sets of snowshoes
that you are welcome to check
out! We suggest that you use the
trails at the Northland Arboretum. The snowshoes have poles
that adjust for your height. They
just strap onto your boots and
you are ready for the trail.
The crosscountry skiing group
also uses the trails at the Arb.
Give us a call as to the days and
times we will be meeting there.
We would love to have you join
us!
The reality is, those that move,
stay moving! Come join in and
find what fits you best.
Kelly Hazelwood
LAIC Director
218-820-7454
Tim McCarthy
Colleen Palony
Volunteer Coordinator
LAIC Assist Director
As another year has come to a
close, and a new one is upon us,
I think of the many blessings
bestowed upon LAIC by our
clients and volunteers. I am also
reminded of the many stories I
am fortunate to hear, told by
volunteers and clients alike. Although each story speaks of
how selfless our volunteers are,
there is one particular story I
would like to share with you. I
feel it sums up what LAIC is all
about.
I received a call from an elderly
couple, married 56 years, who
needed a ride to the medical
clinic in Crosby. They were unable to drive due to her procedure and the husband’s dementia. The volunteer driver would
also need to sit with him at the
clinic while his wife saw her
doctor.
I called a volunteer from the
Crosslake area who was more
than happy to fulfill the couple’s
need. The volunteer said she
attends the same church as the
couple. She picked them up and
brought them to Crosby.
While she was waiting with the
husband, a nurse asked her if
she was the driver. She said
she was. The nurse informed
the volunteer that the client
would need to stay at the clinic
for six hours. This was several
hours longer than expected.
The dedicated volunteer took
this in stride and brought the
client’s husband to her house
to have some lunch. He then
wanted to go home, so she
brought him home for a while.
They then made their way back
to the clinic to pick up his wife
and bring them home.
A few days later the volunteer
called to give me her volunteer
hours and proceeded to tell me
what had taken place. This
very humble servant told me
that helping this couple was
what God wanted her to be
doing that day. She spent four
extra hours and was able to
make a difference in two people’s lives.
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This is another wonderful example of how our LAIC volunteers
are selfless and go the extra mile
when they are called upon.
A sincere Thank You goes out
to all our volunteers for making
2012 another great year. We are
always looking for more volunteer drivers in Crow Wing County. If you feel you are being
called to help, please contact us
at: 218-820-7454.
May God truly bless us all as we
look forward to serving our
brothers and sisters in need.
Peace! Colleen
Crow Wing County Community
Services Health Division
218-824-1080
www.co.crow-wing.mn.us/health/index.html
Andrea Deyo, RN BSN PHN
CARING
HELPING
SERVING
February is American Heart Month
Heart disease kills an estimated 630,000 Americans each year. It’s the leading cause of death for both men and
women. You can make healthy changes to lower your risk of developing heart disease. Controlling and preventing risk factors is also important for people who already have heart disease.
Eat healthy, Get active & Watch your weight
Control your cholesterol and blood pressure
Quit smoking & stay away from secondhand smoke
If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation
Manage stress
Eating right doesn’t have to be complicated. Start with these recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans:
Eat fruits and vegetables. They can be fresh, frozen or canned. Eat more dark green vegetables like leafy
greens or broccoli, and orange vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes.
Vary your protein choices with more fish, beans and peas.
Eat at least three ounces of whole-grain cereals, breads, crackers, rice or pasta every day.
Have three servings of low-fat or fat-free dairy (milk, yogurt or cheese) that are fortified with vitamin
D to help keep your bones healthy.
Make the fats you eat healthy ones (polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats). Switch from solid fats
to oils when preparing food.
Eating right and staying fit are important no matter what your age.
How Many Calories Do Older Adults Need?
Most older adults need fewer calories than they did in their younger years. The number of calories you need each
day depends on your age, gender and activity level. The chart below lists average calorie levels for adults 51 years
and over.
CALORIES per DAY FOR:
Activity Level
Sedentary (not active)
Moderately active
Active
Women aged 51+
1,600
1,800
2,000-2,200
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Men aged 51+
2,000
2,200 to 2,400
2,400 to 2,800
Make half your plate fruits and vegetables
Make at least half your grains whole grain
Switch to fat-free or low fat dairy
Eat a variety of protein choices
Limit sodium and sugary drinks & foods
Enjoy your food but eat less
For additional nutrition information, visit www.eatright.org or
www.chooseMyPlate.gov
Balancing physical activity and a healthful diet is your best recipe for health and fitness. Set a goal to be physically
active at least 30 minutes every day. You can break up your physical activity into 10-minute sessions throughout
the day. Physical activity is anything that gets your body moving. Pick activities that you like and start doing what
you can. Start at a comfortable level. Once you get the hang of it, add a little more activity each time you exercise.
Then try exercising more often.
What kinds of activity should I do?
To get the health benefits of physical activity, do a combination of aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities.
Aerobic (“air-OH-bik”) activities make you breathe harder and cause your heart to beat faster. Walking
fast is an example of aerobic activity.
Muscle-strengthening activities make your muscles stronger. Muscle-strengthening activities include lifting
weights and using exercise bands.
Where can I exercise inexpensively? Go to the mall & walk or take walks outside when weather is nice or go to
The Center. (see article on page 11)
Take care of your heart! Andrea Deyo RN BSN PHN
(Continued from page 7)
Learn how to avoid fraud and scams at www.stopfraud.gov/protect.html.
Consult with a trusted person before making any large purchases or investments.
Do not provide personal information (i.e. Social Security number, credit card, ATM PIN number) over the
phone unless you placed the call and know with whom you are speaking.
If you hire someone to help you in your home, ensure that they have been properly screened with criminal
background checks completed. Ask for certifications when appropriate.
“Financial exploitation can be prevented if people know the right questions to ask and where to turn for help,”
said Mary Twomey, MSW, Co-Director, National Center on Elder Abuse. “Although it is a sensitive issue and one
that can be difficult to broach, it is critical for families to address it, and there are many useful resources available
to guide them through the process.”
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Starting 2/05/13
Noon—4:00 p.m.
Starting 2/05/13
Noon — 4:00 p.m.
Starting 2/05/13
9 a.m. — 1 p.m.
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9 a.m.—1 p.m.
Tue
Wed
Noon — 4:00 p.m.
9 a.m. — 1 p.m.
12:30 p.m. — 5 p.m.
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Starting 2/04/13
12:30 p.m. — 5 p.m.
Mon
9 a.m.—1 p.m.
Fri
Please Post!
Date __________________________
Site ___________________________
Site, Date & Time of my Appointment
8:00 a.m.—Noon
Starting 02/07/13
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1 p.m. — 4 p.m.
9 a.m.—1 p.m.
Thur
2013 Schedule for Free Tax-Aide Services
This is a FREE service provided by volunteers to Taxpayers with middle & low incomes
who are residents of Crow Wing County
Time __________________________
Oakcrest l & ll
Woodland & Northstar
Crosslake
Community Center
Appointments Only
218-692-4271
Crosby
Jessie F. Hallett Library
Appointments Only
218-546-8005
Pequot Lakes
Library
Appointments only
218-568-6181
Central Lakes
College
Appointments Only
218-855-8158
Brainerd Public
Library
Appointments & Walk-ins
218-829-9345
The Center
Appointments & Walk-ins
218-829-9345
Or Walk-Ins
Site
Please Post!
RSVP Volunteer Services
204 Laurel Street, Suite 11
Brainerd MN 56401
Presort Standard
U.S. Postage
PAID
PERMIT No. 227
Brainerd, MN
56401
Information on Volunteer Opportunities in
Crow Wing County may be obtained by contacting — RSVP Volunteer Services
Call 1-218-824-1345 or e-mail: rsvp@crowwing.us
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