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VOL. 14, NO. 3 MAY-JUNE 2013 The Facts About Yogurt... June is Dairy Month! ogurt is a dairy all ages. Combination of Here are some ideas you product (soy calcium and vitamin D can mix into your favorite Ymilk, nut milks, has a clear skeletal bene- plain yogurt. Chopped such as almond milk, and fit. Check the label of strawberries and some coconut milk can also be your favorite brand and vanilla extract for straw- used) produced by bacter- see if vitamin D has been berries and cream yogurt. ial fermentation of milk. added. Crushed pineapple and The bacteria used to make Other benefits of shredded coconut for a yogurt are known as yogurt are it may reduce Pina Colada Yogurt and “yogurt cultures.” the risk of high blood chopped orange segments Fermentation of lactose pressure, yogurt with and a tablespoon of by these bacteria pro- active cultures may help reduced sugar orange duces lactic acid, which the gut with lactose intol- marmalade to make acts on milk protein to erance, constipation or Orange Burst Yogurt. give yogurt its texture and diarrhea. Yogurt with Did you know you can it characteristic tang. active cultures may dis- use yogurt in your food Yogurt is nutritionally courage vaginal infec- recipes? rich in protein, calcium, tions. (yeast infections). Plain yogurt can take riboflavin, vitamin B6 Not sure if your brand has the place of sour cream in and vitamin B12. It has active cultures check the a pinch (over baked pota- nutritional benefits label. It would be marked toes or garnishing enchi- “live and active cultures.” beyond those of milk. are used in most “light” the list of ingredients. food like fruit (fresh or ladas). You can also sub- What Can Yogurt Do So Many Brands! yogurts) or whether Last but not least check frozen) and/or a high fiber stitute a complementary What to Pick! For Me? you’re OK with most of for vitamin D, an awe- breakfast cereal is deli- flavor of yogurt for some Yogurt has many health When buying yogurt the calories coming from some added benefit. cious and good for you. A of the oil or butter called benefits. It may help pre- the first decision is regu- sugar. Next to check are great way to start your for in a muffin, brownie vent Osteoporosis. lar-fat, low-fat or fat free, active cultures and probi- Make Yogurt Part of day. Whip up creamier or cake recipe. It can Calcium has been shown the other decision is otics, check the labels, if the Perfect Snack! smoothies with yogurt. replace all of the fat to have beneficial effects whether you want artifi- you are looking for a spe- Mixing high-protein Use yogurt instead of ice called for in cake mixes, on bone mass in people of cial sweeteners (which cific bacteria look under yogurt with a high-fiber cream or frozen yogurt. too. Pictured left to right: Linda Guinn, Sandra Long, Gary Brookins, Jane Muserilli, Brian Wessels, Debra Sanderson and Nicole Ross, all of whom were recently presented with certificates for successfully completing the Medicare Counselor Certification Program. 2 THE BULLTHISTLE BULLETIN May-June 2013 Flag Day is June 14th Elder Law and Special Needs Law Clinic to be held at the Norwich Family YMCA lag Day, is a day NORWICH – Are you a senior age sions in case she cannot. for all Americans 60 or older? If so, we invite you to join Dave and Rhoda want to provide for to celebrate and F us for Chenango County’s Second the care and support of their disabled show respect for our flag, Annual Elder Law and Special Needs granddaughter. But they worry that by its designers and makers. Clinic. doing so she may become ineligible Our flag is representative Co-sponsored by the Elder Law for public benefits. They need advice of our independence and Section of the New York State Bar on how they can contribute to her sup- our unity as a Association and Legal Aid Society of port while preserving her eligibility nation.....one nation, Mid-NY, the clinic provides a free pri- for such funds. under God, indivisible. vate half hour appointment with an Mary Ellen lives on a small pension Our flag has a proud and experienced attorney to answer your and social security. She has difficulty glorious history. It was at legal questions. Available topics covering her monthly expenses on her the lead of every battle include: estate and medicaid planning, fixed income and sometimes uses her fought by Americans. powers of attorney, health care prox- credit card to pay for n~edications and Many people have died ies, supplemental needs trusts, oil and groceries. Her credit card balance has protecting it. It even gas leases, real estate, grandparents’ mushroomed due to interest and stands proudly on the sur- rights, bankruptcy questions and raise and lower it ceremo- field are always on the finance charges. She wonders if she face of the moon. more. niously. left. Here is a sampling of what the clin- should file for bankruptcy. As Americans, we have The flag should not be Never let your flag The Elder Law and Special Needs every right to be proud of ic can help with: flown at night without a touch the ground, Joan is a recent widow. Her husband Law Clinic will be held Wednesday our culture, our nation, light on it. June 26,2013 from 10 am to 1 pm at and our flag. So raise never...period. used to handle all the finances and pay The flag should not be Fold your flag when the bills. Now these are Joan’s respon- the Norwich Family YMCA, 68-70 the flag today and every sibilities but she often has trouble North Broad Street, Norwich NY. Free day with pride! flown in the rain or storing. Don’t just stuff it inclement weather. in a drawer or box. keeping track of what needs to be and ample parking is available. Properly Display Our done. Joan’s son lives nearby and she Appointments are required! To reserve Flag After a tragedy or When your flag is old would like him to be able to handle a time please call: (607) 231-5951. We There is a right way death, the flag is flown at and has seen better these matters for her and to make deci- look forward to seeing you! and a wrong way to dis- half staff for 30 days. It’s days, it is time to retire it. play the flag. The called “half staff” on land Old flags should be American flag should be and “half mast” on a ship. burned or buried. Please A Father’s Day Poem ... “My Father’s Wisdom” held in the highest of When flown vertically do not throw it in the By Kaye G. Tingen, AD, Carrolton Nursing Home, Fayetteville, NC regards. It represents our on a pole, the stars and trash. It’s amazing how, at eighty years of age ... my father is so wise. nation and the many peo- blue field, or “union,” is Did you Know? There Now that I’m at the fifty-ish stage ... and look at him through grown-up eyes. ple who gave their lives at the top and at the end of is a very special ceremo- Why, when I was just a little kid ... knock-kneed and snaggle-toothed, for our country and our the pole (away from your ny for retiring the flag by I never saw wisdom on what he did ... Not at that point of time in my youth. flag. Here are the basics house). burning it. It is a ceremo- Now I feel so very old ... and have children of my own. on displaying the The American flag is ny everyone should see, But they don’t listen to what they’re told ... I’m the most clueless person American flag: always flown at the top of your local Boy Scout they’ve known! The flag is normally the pole. Your state flag group knows the proper One day they’ll look back on this day ... and see I was right all the while. flown from sunrise to and other flags fly below ceremony and performs it They’ll be at a loss as to what to say ... and I’ll just smile a knowing smile. sunset. it. ‘Cause if only I’d listen to my wise Dad ... How easier my life would have on a regular basis. If you been. In the morning, raise The union is always on have an old flag, give it to If early on I’d put to use the wisdom that he had ... the flag briskly. At sunset, top. When displayed in them. And, attend the cer- I wouldn’t be in the shape I’m now in! lower it slowly. Always, print, the stars and blue emony. We’re Yes, It’s frustrating Always at Your Your Prescription Service! Is Ready! to hear Our pharmacists are much more than prescriptions and medications! You should know that there is much more to a pharmacist than preparing and selling prescriptions and medication. Our pharmacists are your like this... partners in health. The focus is to provide you and your family with ways to improve your health. When you lose the ability to hear certain pitches Another vital service provided by our pharmacists is follow-ups with and tones, understanding speech becomes your medication. Our pharmacists can help you choose the most appropriate non-prescription drugs, their dosage and use.