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A Simply Senior’s Keepsake Book Ten Friendships, Keeping Active & Inspired Resource Lists by The Whitby Historical Society with grateful acknowledgments to The New Horizons for Seniors The Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada ‘A Simply Senior’s Keepsake ...connecting our youth with stories of our Seniors Recipes, Resources andplus Refreshing Ideas Published by: The Whitby Historical Society with grateful acknowledgments to The New Horizons for Seniors The Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada Whitby History Museum 123 Brock Street South, Whitby, Ontario Canada L1N 4J9 905 556 9822 www.whitbyhistoricalsociety.com [email protected] [email protected] 2012 © Whitby Historical Society All Rights Reserved Without limiting the rights under copyright reserved above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in, or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, via internet, or otherwise), without the prior written permission of both the authors and copyright owner, and the publisher of this book, except by a reviewer, who may quote passages in brief. Photographs, diagrams and research material are copyrighted © by the original authors/illustrators named in credits with permission given to WHS for printing/publishing rights. Acknowledgments: Whitby Historical Society Executive and Members Trina Astor-Stewart - Project Coordinator Project Committee Members and Contributors David Chambers, Monica Lawlor, Mary Curran, Darla Martin Riley, Diane Carson, Sharen Woods, Courtney Stevens, Alan Breck Stewart, Michael C. Diotte, Trina Astor-Stewart Student research assistants Nader Allam and Kaylee McDowell Editor and Digital E-Book Lay up & Design by: Trina Astor-Stewart 2 (c) Whitby Historical Society - www.whitbyhistoricalsociety.com - “A Simply Senior’s Keepsake” funded by: New Horizons For Seniors Program - 2012 A Simply Senior’s Keepsake - Book Nine Caring for Elderly Seniors Most diffi cult is really the meat, it does not Cottage Cheese Souffl e Salad look that great once all ground up. In this case, a nice sauce or gravy on top, drizzled Dissolve 1 small package lime jello in half the attractively makes all the difference. boiling water called for on the package. Puddings or cream style pies are also a In a food processor place fresh washed parsley welcome treat, and ice cream is apparently leaves and a few raw spinach leaves. Pulse one of the best mood enhancers going! processor. Add one container of creamed Oatmeal porridge is another that works cottage cheese and give it another whirl. for most along with scrambled eggs for Add the lime jello, 1 tablespoon of vinegar breakfast. Bread or cookies are always good and 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise. Pulse again dipped in milk or tea fi rst. and then pour the souffl é into a jelly mold. Refrigerate until set. Unmold and garnish with Family Dinners sprigs of parsley. Made soft and easy to chew. Sweet Potato Casserole Turkey Dinner: Prepare a little turkey, either Boil sweet potatoes and peel when soft. white or dark, or both according to what your Chop coarsely and place in a casserole dish parent likes best. Puree in a food processor. alternating with brown sugar and butter. Heat Arrange on a warming plate with a little in the oven before serving. turkey gravy drizzled on top. The rest of the meal can be self served. Cranberry Relish Rinse fresh cranberries and place in a sauce Menu Ideas pot. Add a small amount of orange juice and Mashed White Potatoes sugar to taste. Bring to a boil, let cool and Sweet Potato Casserole serve. Cottage Cheese Souffl e Salad Turkey and Gravy Salmon Croquettes Cranberry Relish 1 small tin salmon Squash Compote fi nely chopped onions Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream pepper to taste Liver and Onions with Creamed Spinach fl our to thicken - or bread crumbs - or for Pork Chops with Applesauce, cooked carrots gluten free version, use Astoria Mills All and peas. Purpose Flour - Mix 1 Salmon Croquettes Mix all together and drop a spoonful at a time Devilled Eggs into a hot oiled skillet. Fry on both sides until The list is endless, use your imagination! done. Serve with lemon juice. Oshawa Little Theatre 169 (c) Whitby Historical Society - www.whitbyhistoricalsociety.com - “A Simply Senior’s Keepsake” funded by: New Horizons For Seniors Program - 2012 A Simply Senior’s Keepsake - Book Ten Friendships, Keeping Active& Inspired, Resource Lists Let’s make the best of our days Be tuned in... Alive in our moment! “Make new friends And keep the old...” Be a blessing In every way. 170 (c) Whitby Historical Society - www.whitbyhistoricalsociety.com - “A Simply Senior’s Keepsake” funded by: New Horizons For Seniors Program - 2012 A Simply Senior’s Keepsake - Book Ten Friendships, Keeping Active& Inspired, Resource Lists The Senior’s Moment! days ahead are far fewer than the days behind. by: Michael C. Diotte, D.C.C. – Counsellor / Psychotherapist Frequently, people make such comments as: “Where did the time go?” They seem There is nothing like the present surprised that another week, month or even moment. It is a rare commodity year has passed ‘already’. Often, they act as if the clock were actually speeding up. At that people don’t seem to notice times, life may seem to be doing just that – – nor appreciate. Yet, the present running at supersonic speeds. moment - is all we have and it will never come again. For some, the Actually – the truth of the matter - time is 171 (c) Whitby Historical Society - www.whitbyhistoricalsociety.com - “A Simply Senior’s Keepsake” funded by: New Horizons For Seniors Program - 2012 A Simply Senior’s Keepsake - Book Ten Friendships, Keeping Active& Inspired, Resource Lists consistent and maintains a constant speed desires too. They are a unique and often each and every day. It is what we are doing, highly undervalued. Many seniors often are or in some cases ‘not’ doing with time, that is faced with the stark reality they are no longer creating our current reality or perception. needed; respected nor desired. This can Today’s culture is facing a new challenge in generate a series of emotional; mental and their everyday existence: distraction! physical responses that seek only to increase ‘Distraction’ is probably one of the largest the amount of stress we may already be contributors to a life fi lled with unnecessary facing. stress; disappointments; regrets; unmet expectations and so on. With these types of situations regularly unfolding before us, along with many new Today we are facing more diseases; losses; ones as time passes – what is a senior to do? and relational breakdowns than ever - much First: realize, as the saying goes, of it may be traced back to a life fi lled with needless distractions and time wasters. “it ain’t over ‘til it is over.” Decide that your fi nest days are yet ahead. One need is, to value the present Old age isn’t a precursor to the grave – NO moment as if it was our last - to – far from it. It is a time for the unveiling fully live in the moment – the of wisdom. These are the days where your ‘right now’ of today. life’s lessons need to be passed to posterity. Up and coming generations need your input Our generation seems to have lost the art (whether they think so or not). Find a way to of doing just that. In other words – we stay connected to family, people, and society need to keep life simple. We are a people in general. You are far too valuable to be of knowledge and some understanding but hiding. Whatever your current limitations wisdom is still wanting. may or may not be – realize that more than ever – this generation needs its seniors. If With time continuing to tick tock right on you don’t speak up and put yourself out there schedule – refusing to change – always being – it is not likely to happen and we will have constant – the onus falls upon people to suffered a tremendous loss. make the adjustments. Without the necessary guidance, coaching or mentoring – it may Second: take charge of the life you have take us a while to fi gure out what to do. today. It is priceless and loaded with a So, who is able to provide such a wealth of wealth that needs to be deposited into the wisdom? Those who are ahead of us: our next generation so that each may continue to seniors. benefi t, grow and build upon the previous. We could not be where we are today – were Like anyone else – seniors are people – real it not for the folks before us doing what they people with feelings, thoughts, dreams and did to move us forward. 172 (c) Whitby Historical Society - www.whitbyhistoricalsociety.com - “A Simply Senior’s Keepsake” funded by: New Horizons For Seniors Program - 2012 A Simply Senior’s Keepsake - Book Ten Friendships, Keeping Active& Inspired, Resource Lists (wisdom). Seniors – these are your Find a place to deposit into the lives of fi nest days yet. others. There are social clubs; churches, community groups of every kind and more where there are people who need someone Finally: Take time to clear the clutter such as yourself. Never underestimate your from your life, your mind and your heart. worth. Your life represents a story unlike Follow these few tips to help get you started any other ever lived. It is worth reading and to living a rich and fulfi lling life. Then build knowing. from here. Third: care for and value yourself – then focus on others. Generally speaking; people are attracted to others who tend to 1. Refuse to worry or fret about be optimistic; encouraging; and fun to be things you can’t control, (i.e) weather.