October 2017

Columbus Day – October 9thThis day is reserved and celebrated for Christopher Columbus sight-

ing “America” on October 12, 1492. He was granted three boats: the Nina, the Pinta, the Santa Maria and a crew of 90 men by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella to make his voyage. His landing was at an island located in the Bahamas which he named San Salvador. Columbus never did set foot on North America, but his discovery became known as the New World by the Europeans.

Meals on Wheels would like to wish you a very Happy Halloween! This year Halloween falls on Tuesday, October 31st. We hope you enjoy the Halloween themed meal that includes; Halloweenies, Boo-Baked-Beans, Creepy Coleslaw, Bun, Orange, and a Pumpkin Sugar Cookie.

Meals on Wheels would like to wish

everyone with a birthday in

October a very Happy Birthday!

Caregiver Expo – Come See Us!!!

Meals on Wheels will be at the Suburban Collection Showcase on October 14, 2017 from 9:00am – 2:00pm for the Area Agency on Aging 1B Annual Caregivers Expo. For more information visit MichiganCargiverExpo.com or call (800) 852-7795. We look forward to see-ing you there!

November 4th – Blizzard Box DeliveryATTENTION ALL SENIORS! On

November 4th, all seniors that are enrolled in the Meals on Wheels pro-gram will be receiving a FREE Blizzard Box. This Blizzard Box contains shelf meals including peanut butter, noo-dles, and much more! These meals will help in the event that there is an emergency day and we can’t deliver meals.

Sewing Club PlacematsThe American Sewing Guild is a club for “Sewing Enthusiasts from Genesee, Livingston, Oakland, and Washtenaw Counties.” This club is for people who are advanced at sewing and treat it as an art and life skill. Every year the American Sewing Guild continues to bring Meals on Wheels beautiful handmade placemats to pass out to the seniors for the holidays. Meals on Wheels would like to thank this group because our seniors love these place-mats and enjoy receiving them.

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According to the Cen-ters for Disease Con-trol and Prevention (CDC), by 2030, one

in every five Americans will be over the age of 65. Whatever your age now, it’s wise to prepare your-self mentally and physically for growing older. Adults today, the CDC adds, are looking not only to extend their lives, but to enjoy a healthier, more active lifestyle well into their later years.

Here are a few simple tips to incorporate into your daily rou-tine to ensure healthy aging:

1. Tailor your diet to include lots of organic fruits and veg-etables, as well as healthy fats such as omega-3s, and limit-ing your intake of processed foods and added sugar.

2. Exercise three to four times a week, including a mix of moderate-intensity activity like brisk walking or water aerobics, along with vigorous-intensity activities such as playing tennis or hiking. Add-ing strengthening activities that work all major muscle groups is important to con-sider as well.

3. Work with your health care provider to introduce a foun-dational supplement regimen into your daily routine. Nu-tritional supplements con-tribute to adequate intake of vitamins, minerals and other beneficial compounds such as antioxidants, resveratrol and

other phytonutrients to keep your cells healthy. In addition to multivitamins, other top supplements that are con-sidered beneficial for healthy aging include:

• Omega-3 fatty acids such as fish oil that help to balance inflammation and support joints, as well as cardiac and cognitive function

• A multistrain probiotic to support healthy gut bacteria, leading to improved digestion and strengthened immunity

• Co-enzyme Q10, an anti-oxidant beneficial for cellular repair and increased energy.

Healthy aging is not just exclusive for the older generations. Now, people across all generations are making long-term lifestyle chang-es to feel good from the inside out. Different age groups, how-ever, have different needs.

The 40s: People in their 40s know that smart decisions today pay off later. In what is the peak career decade for many, 40-some-things want to stay sharp to make the most of each day, but have developed an appreciation for simplicity. For them, supple-mentation often includes fish oil and plant-based proteins.

The 50s: Today’s 50s are not slowing down. They’re all about vibrancy and continued growth. However, as the natural effects of aging begin to take their course, hormone levels often diminish, so it’s important to regulate lev-els of sex, thyroid and adrenal hormones to feel and function your best. Also, supporting mus-culoskeletal system health can help enhance mobility and joint function.

The 60s and 70s: People in their 60s and 70s know that ag-ing is about getting the most life out of their years. During these decades, nutritional supplements can support healthy vision, cog-nition, and digestive health.

Expert Advice“Aging is a beautiful, healthy

process,” explains Registered Di-etitian and Director of Product Development and Education at Douglas Laboratories, Kristi Be-lohlavek. “With the right nutri-tion regimen, people can look and feel their best, no matter how many candles they’re add-ing to their birthday cake. With a balanced diet, exercise and prop-er supplementation, busy bees can stay mobile and active later in life, despite changes in muscle function and decreases in bone density.”

Top Tips To Live A Healthier, More Active Lifestyle Well Into Your

Later Years

Smart decisions you make today will have a significant effect on your aging process in the long run.

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How Blinded Veterans Help Themselves And Others To

A Better Quality Of LifeAccording to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) statistics, there are over 130,000 legally blind veterans in America. Ev-ery year, another severa l thou -sand are added to the number either because of combat injuries, age, illness or other factors.

To enhance the quality of life for veterans and servicemembers experiencing vision loss, the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) works with VA to help keep these places up to par. Recently, that organization’s Training Coordinator, Wade Davis, conducted a comprehensive and individualized Veterans Care Review at each of the 13 Blind Reha-bilitation Centers nationwide. He is currently doing the same with the VISOR programs.

Over several days, Davis visits each facility and meets separately with the staff and the veterans involved. He considers various aspects of the programs: orientation and mobility, living skills, manual skills, low-vision therapy, computer access training, low-vision clinic, optometry, eye clinic, ophthalmology, recreation therapy, social work, psychology, nursing, diabetic education, and phar-macy. He also holds information sessions for the veterans and provides literature about BVA.

All this is just one way BVA fulfills the mission it’s pursued since the end of World War II: to pro-mote the welfare of blinded veterans so that, not-withstanding their disabilities, they may take their rightful place in the community and work with their fellow citizens toward the creation of a peaceful world. Through its free service programs, regional groups, resources, and advocacy before the leg-islative and executive branches of government, it makes life better for blinded veterans.

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Wade Davis and BVA help ensure VA facilities for blinded veterans are able to provide the best pos-sible care and training.

Mycophobia is the fear of mushrooms, while lachano-phobia is the fear of vegetables.

I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.

—Fred Allen

Part of our monthly newsletters will include information on nutrition education. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Taken from FDA.GOV. Understanding what the Nutrition Facts Label includes can help you make food choices that are best for your health.

1. Serving Size – This section shows how many servings are in the package, and how big the serving is. Serving sizes are given in familiar measurements, such as “cups” or “pieces.” Remember: All of the nutrition information on the label is based upon one serving of the food. A package of food of-ten contains more than one serving!

2. Amount of Calories – The calories listed are for one serving of the food. “Calories

One Year AnniversaryMeals on Wheels would like to con-gratulate Robert Redlaczyk, “Red” for working at Meals on Wheels for one year! Red retired from Northwest Airlines and then started out

as a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels. Currently, Red is a trans-porter for the Howell/Brighton area meals. Red is married and has 4 chil-dren and 5 grandchildren. He enjoys fishing and has been living in the Hamburg area since 1999. Meals on Wheels is so grateful to have Red as a part of the team.

Volunteer Pet Food Coordinator

Debbie Barnett is the Volunteer Pet Food Coordinator that takes care of dis-tributing pet food to our seniors who are in need of pet food

for their dog or cat. This past month Debbie received a lovely picture from one of our seniors, thanking her for the wonderful pet food that she sends to them. She really appreciated the kind words!

Pet Food DonationsTwice a month, the Milford Veterinary Care Specialists donate and deliver pet food to the Meals on Wheels pet food program. These donations al-low us to keep sending pet food to our seniors that have pets in their home. Thank You!

Meals on Wheels Aprons

Meals on Wheels would like to give Sharon Shaw a huge thank you for her sewing expertise! At our Milford Memories Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, we showed off our M.O.W. pride by wearing the royal blue aprons Mrs. Shaw embroidered with the Meals on Wheels logo. The kitchen staff wears them every day. She has been sewing and embroider-ing many years and we couldn’t thank her enough for donating her time embroidering these beautiful aprons.

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fat” shows how many fat calories there are in one serving. Remember — a product that’s fat-free isn’t necessarily calorie-free. Read the label!

3. Percent (%) Daily Value – This section tells you how the nutrients in one serving of the food contribute to your total daily diet. Use it to choose foods that are high in the nutrients you should get more of, and low in the nutri-ents you should get less of. Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. However, your nutritional needs will likely depend on how physically active you are. Talk to your healthcare provider to see what calorie level is right for you.

4. Limit these Nutrients – Eating too much total fat (especially saturated fat and trans fat), cholesterol, or sodium may increase your risk of certain chronic diseases, such as heart disease, some cancers, or high blood pressure. Try to keep these nutrients as low as possible each day.

5. Get Enough of these Nutrients – Americans often don’t get enough dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and potassium in their diets. These nutri-ents are essential for keeping you feeling strong and healthy.

Eating enough of these nutrients may improve your health and help reduce the risk of some diseases.