January 2015

240 North 100 East Logan, Utah 84321 HOURS: 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Monday—Friday PHONE: (435)755-1720 FAX: (435)752-9513 www.cachecounty.org Visit us on Facebook: Cache County Senior Cizens Center January 7 @ 9:00 am Commodities pickup

*Are you concerned someone you love or care about may be the victim of abuse? Don’t be silent. Call 1-800-371-7897

*January 21st Cooking Class We will be making TAMALES!

Directors Message *Lunch and Learn On the best sunny day, the most powerful magnifying glass will not — January 16th — Sunshine Terrace Glaucoma Testing light paper if you keep moving the glass. But if you focus and hold

— January 30th — AFI Estate it, the paper will light up. That is the power of concentration. Planning A man was traveling and stopped at an intersection. He asked an elderly man, "Where does this road take me?" The elderly person Loaves & Fishes Community Meal asked, "Where do you want to go?" The man replied, "I don't January 3rd & January 17th. know." The elderly person said, "Then take any road. What differ- Everyone is welcome. Free of charge. ence does it make?" First Presbyterian Church 178 West Center in Logan. Meals served 11:30 How true. When we don't know where we are going, any road will a.m.—1:00 p.m. take us there. Suppose you have all the football eleven players, enthusiastically **Classes for “Stepping On” (Fall ready to play the game, all charged up, and then someone took Prevention Class) provided by Bear the goal post away. River Health Dept. begins January 20th What would happen to the game?

There is nothing left. How do you **We want to take this keep score? opportunity to thank Allen-Hall

Mortuary and Nelson Funeral How do you know you have arrived? Home for their generosity this past Enthusiasm without direction is like year. They have been donating wildfire and leads to frustration . every month towards congregate Goals give a sense of direction. meals and we truly appreciate Would you sit in a train or a plane them.** without knowing where it was going? The obvious answer is no. Then why We will be closed January 19th do people go through life without for Martin Luther King’ s having any goals? Jr. birthday.

240 North 100 East Logan, Utah 84321 * PHONE: (435)755-1720 FAX: (435)752-9513 Medicare Info

The Silent Thief of EKG or ECG (electrocardiogram) Sight screening month Medicare covers a one-time screening EKG/ECG if referred by your doctor or other health care pro- vider as part of your one-time “Welcome to Medi- Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders that lead to dam- care” preventive visit. See pages 59–60. You pay age of the optic nerve and result in vision loss and 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, and the blindness. Because there are usually no symptoms or Part B deductible applies. An EKG/ECG is also pain associated with the onset of Glaucoma, it’s called covered as a diagnostic test. See page 57. If you the Silent Thief of Sight. have the test at a hospital or a hospital-owned clin- GLAUCOMA IS A LEADING CAUSE OF BLINDNESS. ic, you also pay the hospital a copayment. An estimated 120,000 Americans are blind as a result of glaucoma. That represents 9% to 12% of all causes of Eyeglasses (limited) blindness in the U.S. Medicare covers one pair of eyeglasses with stand- ONLY AN EYE EXAM CAN DETECT GLAUCOMA . ard frames (or one set of contact lenses) after cata- Glaucoma can only be diagnosed through a comprehen- ract surgery that implants an intraocular lens. You sive eye health examination. The most efficient diagno- pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, and sis is with dilation or a retinal scan. the Part B deductible applies. Note: Medicare will What are the Different Types of Glaucoma? only pay for contact lenses or eyeglasses provided Open-angle glaucoma by a supplier enrolled in Medicare, no matter who Chronic open-angle glaucoma is the most common form submits the claim (you or your supplier). of glaucoma. The "open" drainage angle of the eye can become blocked leading to gradual increased eye pres- Glaucoma tests sure. If this increased pressure results in optic nerve These tests are covered once every 12 months for damage, it is known as chronic open-angle glaucoma. people at high risk for the eye disease glaucoma. The optic nerve damage and vision loss usually occurs You’re at high risk if you have diabetes, a family so gradually and painlessly that you are not aware of history of glaucoma, are African-American and 50 trouble until the optic nerve is already badly damaged. or older, or are Hispanic and 65 or older. An eye Angle-closure glaucoma doctor who’s legally allowed by the state must do the tests. You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved Angle-closure glaucoma results when the drainage an- amount, and the Part B deductible applies. In a gle of the eye narrows and becomes completely hospital outpatient setting, you also pay the hospi- blocked. In the eye, the iris may close off the drainage tal a copayment. angle and cause a dangerously high eye pressure. When the drainage angle of the eye suddenly becomes com- pletely blocked, pressure builds up rapidly, and this is called acute angle-closure glaucoma. The symptoms include severe eye pain, blurred vision, headache, rain- Computers For Kids bow haloes around lights, nausea and vomiting. Unless Sadly some local families cannot an ophthalmologist treats acute angle-closure glaucoma afford even a basic computer. Here quickly, blindness can result. When the drainage angle is a chance for you to help these of the eye gradually becomes completely blocked, pres- local families in our community. If sure builds up gradually, and this is called chronic angle you happen to have an old comput- -closure glaucoma. This form of glaucoma occurs more er or know of someone who does, frequently in people of African and Asian ancestry, and THINK of SMART COMPUTERS in certain eye conditions. here in Logan. They are committed to providing computers to those families 100% free of charge. Their staff will donate their time, supplies and parts. All you need to do is donate. Last year they refurbished 30 computers and donated all of them to local schools. Call 563-8324 and ask for Derik

240 North 100 East Logan, Utah 84321 * PHONE: (435)755-1720 FAX: (435)752-9513 Fraud Target: Senior Citizens Common Fraud Scams Senior Citizens especially should be aware of fraud schemes - Telemarketing Fraud for the following reasons: - Nigerian Letter or “419” Fraud • Senior citizens are most likely to have a “nest egg,” to - Identity Theft own their home, and/or to have excellent credit—all of - Advance Fee Schemes which make them attractive to con artists. - Health Care Fraud/Health Insurance • People who grew up in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s were Fraud generally raised to be polite and trusting. Con artists ex- - Redemption/Strawman/Bond Fraud ploit these traits, knowing that it is difficult or impossible for these individuals to say “no” or just hang up the tele- Investment-Related Scams phone. - Letter of Credit Fraud • Older Americans are less likely to report a fraud because - Prime Bank Note Fraud they don’t know who to report it to, are too ashamed at - Ponzi Schemes having been scammed, or don’t know they have been - Pyramid Schemes scammed. Elderly victims may not report crimes, for ex- ample, because they are concerned that relatives may Internet Scams think the victims no longer have the mental capacity to - Internet Auction Fraud take care of their own financial affairs. - Non-Delivery of Merchandise • When an elderly victim does report the crime, they often - Credit Card Fraud make poor witnesses. Con artists know the - Investment Fraud effects of age on memory, and they are - Business Fraud counting on elderly victims not being able - Nigerian Letter or “419” Fraud to supply enough detailed information to investigators. In addition, the victims’ real- Fraud Target: Senior Citizens ization that they have been swindled may take weeks—or - Health Care Fraud/Health Insurance more likely, months—after contact with the fraudster. Fraud This extended time frame makes it even more difficult to - Counterfeit Prescription Drugs remember details from the events. - Funeral and Cemetery Fraud • Senior citizens are more interested in and susceptible to - Fraudulent “Anti-Aging” Products products promising increased cognitive function, virility, - Telemarketing Fraud physical conditioning, anti-cancer properties, and so on. - Internet Fraud In a country where new cures and vaccinations for old - Investment Schemes diseases have given every American hope for a long and - Reverse Mortgage Scams fruitful life, it is not so unbelievable that the con artists’ products can do what they claim. Addional Resources on Frauds Impacng Seniors: - USA.gov Resources for Seniors - Resources from the United States Senate Special Commiee on Aging

240 North 100 East Logan, Utah 84321 * PHONE: (435)755-1720 FAX: (435)752-9513 Vegetarian Chili Kidney beans are an 1 tablespoon vegetable oil excellent source of iron and 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper provide vitamin C and vitamin A, among other 2 cups chopped onions nutrients your body needs for 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper overall health. 2 garlic cloves, minced They are also a good source 1 tablespoon brown sugar of protein and fiber. This source of protein is 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder particularly good for you 1 teaspoon ground cumin because it doesn't have the saturated fats and cholesterol 1 teaspoon dried oregano that many other protein sources contain, such as red 1/2 teaspoon salt meats. This gives your heart health another healthy boost from kidney beans. Fiber comes in two forms, soluble 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and insoluble, and kidney beans provide both. Soluble 2 (16 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained fiber helps reduce the amount of cholesterol you absorb 4 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, undrained from food, and insoluble fiber provides necessary bulk for good digestive health and bowel movements.

Mix everything in a large stock pot. Bring to a boil. Simmer on low heat for 1 hour. Top with We are going to have a sour cream and shredded cheddar very festive day on January 21st during our cooking cheese if class...we will be making desired. Tamales!! If you already

know how to prepare them than come and help us as- semble them. We invite all to come!! We also will have some tamales already made and ready to sell. If you would like to purchase some prices are $13.50 for a dozen $6.75 for a half dozen. Single tamales are $1.50. Get your orders in with Marisol no later that January 16th. They will be pork with red sauce.

Join Us As we celebrate Elvis’s birthday January 8th at 11:00 am. We will have his favorite sandwich...Peanut butter, banana and bacon sandwich! Of course no party is complete with out cake and Ice cream.

240 North 100 East Logan, Utah 84321 * PHONE: (435)755-1720 FAX: (435)752-9513 January 2015 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:00 Fitness Room 9:00 Fitness Room 9:00 Fitness Room 9:00 Fitness Room 9:00 Fitness Room 9:00 Quilting 9:00 Quilting 9:00 Quilting 9:00 Quilting 9:00 Quilting 9:00 Pool Room 9:00 Pool Room 9:00 Pool Room 9:00 Pool Room 9:00 Pool Room 9:10 Line Dancing 9:00 Ceramics 9:10 Line Dancing 9:15 Clogging 9:10 Line Dancing 10:15 Tai Chi 9:30 Wii Bowling 10:15 Tai Chi 9:30 Wii Bowling 10:30 Bingo 11:15 Sit-n-be-fit/ 1:00 Movie 10:30 Bingo 1:00 Wii Bowling 11:00 Pickle Ball Pickle Ball 11:15 Sit-n-be-fit/ 1:30 Spanish 101 11:15 Sit-n-be-fit 12:30 Jeopardy Ping-Pong 1:00 Bridge/Movie/ 1:00 Bridge 1:00 Bridge/Ping- Internet Help Pong/Pickle Ball 1:30 Bobbin Lace 1 2

CLOSED FOR CLOSED FOR THE THE HOLIDAYS HOLIDAYS 5 6 7 8 9 9:00 Commodities 10-12 Blood 9:15 Breakfast 1:00 Foot Clinic by Pressure Club Rocky Mountain 10-3 REDCROSS Care 1:00 Movie: blood drive Elvis B day Party! Join 1:00 Movie: 12:30 Jeopardy Ever After Giselle in having The Lucky Texan 1:00 Foot Clinic by PB&J sandwiches Harmony Home Health & Hospice 1:30 Spanish 101 12 13 14 15 16 9:15 Breakfast 12-4 AARP Driver 10-12 Blood Club 11:15 Music Class— Safety Course Pressure Win it in a Music Minute! 1:00 Book Club 1:00 Movie: 12:15 Lunch & Learn: 12:30 Jeopardy Sunshine Terrace Oh Brother Where Glaucoma Testing Art Thou 1:30 Spanish 101 1:00 Movie: The Road Home

19 20 21 22 23 11:15 Cooking Class 10-12 Blood Closed for 10:00 Fall Prevention Tamales! Pressure Class Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1:00 Movie: 1:00 Foot Clinic by Rocky Mountain 1:00 Movie: Jakob the Liar Care 1:30 Spanish 101 The Kid

26 27 28 29 30 10:00 Fall Prevention 11:15 Grief 10-12 Blood 9:15 Breakfast Class Preparedness Class Pressure Club 1:00 Foot Clinic by 12:15 Lunch & Learn: Integrity Home 1:00 Red AFI Estate Planning Health & Hospice Hat Activity 1:30 Spanish 101 12:30 Jeopardy 1:00 Movie: 1:00 Movie: Bringing up Baby Mirror Mirror 2015

1 2 CLOSED Don’t forget to call FOR THE in by 3:00 pm the Non-seniors: $5.00 CLOSED day before you eat. must be receipted FOR THE HOLIDAYS Senior Donation: at front desk HOLIDAYS $2.75 before you eat.

5 6 7 8 9 Tomato Florentine Hawaiian Haystacks Pig in a Blanket Beef Enchiladas Chicken Fried Steak Soup Peas Mac & Cheese Refried Beans Mashed Potatoes Tuna Salad Roll Carrots Corn with Gravy Sandwich Peach Cobbler Mixed Fruit Pears Green Beans 4-Bean Salad Cake Apricots Applesauce Roll

12 13 14 15 16 Rosemary Chicken Potato Soup Steak Fajitas Spaghetti Ham over Noodles Ham Sandwich Spanish Rice Italian Veggies Au Gratin Potatoes Mixed Veggies Coleslaw Corn Applesauce Peas Pears Apricots Peaches Garlic Bread Mixed Fruit Roll Roll

19 20 21 22 23 CLOSED FOR Breakfast for Lunch Sweet n Sour Baked Fish Pizza MARTIN Meatballs with Rice Cheesy Potatoes California Blend Oriental Salad Mixed Veggies Veggies LUTHER KING Egg Roll Peaches Green Salad JR . DAY Tropical Fruit Bran Muffin Fruit Jell-O Fortune Cookie

26 27 28 29 30 Baked Potato Bar Chicken Alfredo Patio Soup Lasagna Santa Fe Chicken Mixed Veggies Blend Veggies Egg Salad Sandwich California Blend with Rice Apricots Garlic Bread Applesauce Veggies Capri Blend Roll Pears Cookie Tropical Fruit Veggies Garlic Bread Applesauce Dessert