By Teresa Carr
Adams County Senior Council
Administrative Assistant
Come see us at the Fair! Senior Citizens Day will be held at the Administration Building on Wednesday, July 9. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Walk With A Doc begins at 9 a.m.
Please note: Our office will be closed to the public during Fair Week. Transportation and Homecare services will still be operational.
Summer Cooling Program has begun. Please contact ABCAP in Winchester for guidelines and other information at 1-800-233-7891. To schedule an appointment, please contact the toll-free automated number at 1-567-268-1009.
From Steady-U Ohio: Keep your festival trip festive and safe. From bratwurst, to sweet corn, to folk music, to antique farm machinery, Ohio has a festival to celebrate each of these and more. Along with the state’s world-class zoos and amusement parks, local fairs and festivals are fun getaways and great places to get some exercise, which is important to help prevent falls in your day-to-day life. But outdoor events and attractions do present some unique falls risks. Planning ahead can help.
• Check the event website for advice on avoiding crowds and long lines, as well as maps, parking information and other tools to plan your visit.
• Most venues welcome guests with wheelchairs and motorized mobility scooters and may offer on-site rentals. Call ahead to check availability.
• Bring any necessary medications with you in a sealed, waterproof container.
• Wear comfortable shoes and light-colored, lightweight, all-cotton clothing.
• Wear sunglasses with UV protection and consider a hat with a brim to avoid glare. Wear sunscreen on any exposed skin.
• Drink plenty of non-alcoholic beverages. Watch for signs of dehydration and heat-related illness, such as muscle cramps, light-headedness, nausea, rapid heartbeat, flushed or clammy skin and disorientation. Seek cool environments and medical attention if you or someone in your group experiences symptoms.
From the Ohio Department of Aging – During extreme weather (including very hot days), check on older neighbors and loved ones to ensure they are safe and healthy. Key questions to ask include:
• Do they have safe food and water?
• Is the temperature in their home comfortable and conditions safe?
• Do they need medical attention?
• Do they have electricity?
• Do they have alternatives for medical equipment that requires electricity?
• Who will help if they need it?
Just A Bit Of Humor : “I found a book called How to Solve 50% of Your Problems. So I bought 2.”
Just A Thought: “You know you’ve lived a few years when you start having your second thoughts first.” ~Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com
