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Volume 6 - No. 3
Dehydration: A Hidden Risk to the Elderly
Dehydration: The Causes, The Health Risks
Dehydration in seniors is often due partly to inadequate water
intake, but can happen for many other reasons as well including
diarrhea, excessive sweating, loss of blood, diseases such as
diabetes, as well as a side effect of prescribed medication like
diuretics. Aging itself makes people less aware of thirst and
gradually lowers the body’s ability to regulate its fluid balance.
If dehydration is not identified and treated, the consequences to
health are significant, including reduced or loss of consciousness,
rapid but weak pulse, and lowered blood pressure. If rehydration
is not started, the situation can become life-threatening.
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Older people who get enough water tend to suffer less constipation, use less laxatives, have fewer falls and, for men, may have a lower risk of bladder cancer. Less constipation may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.
Drinking at least five 8-ounce glasses of water daily reduces the risk of fatal coronary heart disease among older adults.
More Serious Dehydration Symptoms
Low blood pressure, convulsions, severe cramping and muscle
contractions in limbs, back and stomach, bloated stomach,
rapid but weak pulse, dry and sunken eyes with few or no tears,
wrinkled skin; no elasticity, breathing faster than normal.
Elders may not feel thirst as keenly.
Scientists warn that the ability to be aware of and respond to
thirst is slowly blunted as we age. As a result, older people do
not feel thirst as readily as younger people do. This increases
the chances of them consuming less water and consequently
suffering dehydration.
Other Hydration Tips to Consider:
Alcohol should be avoided. Minimize the number of beverages
with caffeine because of its diuretic effect, causing the kidneys to
excrete more water. When you see early signs of dehydration,
offer a sports drink to enable quick replenishment of water and
electrolytes needed by the body. Severe dehydration requires
medical attention; call the doctor.
Mild Dehydration Symptoms
Dryness of mouth; dry tongue with thick saliva, unable to urinate
or pass only small amounts of urine; dark or deep yellow urine,
Dehydration: Staying Hydrated
cramping in limbs, headaches, crying but with few or no tears,
It is Water which sustains life. Here are just two of the benefits weakness, general feeling of being unwell, Sleepiness or
of being hydrated:
irritability.
A good formula for how much water is needed every day is to
take one-third of the person’s body weight in pounds and drink
Caregivers should make sure the older person has water by the equivalent number of ounces of water daily. For example, a
their side at all times. Encourage frequent drinking in moderate 150-pound woman would need 50 ounces of water daily, or about
amounts.
6 8-ounce glasses of water.
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Message From The Director
Ms. Sandi Stovall
“Summertime and the Living Is
Easy,” so goes the song; and
surely this is true for the PALM’s
Active AGING ADULT members
as well! Summer is the season
for outdoor fun, indoor pleasures,
travel and welcomed gatherings
of friends, family, neighbors, and
others. We encourage YOU to
enjoy all summertime pursuits, but
we caution you to be smart and
informed, about how to care for
yourself and protect your health.
Our Social Worker, Felicia Howard
has posted in her column, Summer
Safety Tips. Please read and apply
these tips as needed to preserve
your health and happiness all
summer long.
I invite you to leave your lounge
chairs behind, turn off the TV
and come travel with the PALM
monthly, from June to December.
We set sail on June 27th, to travel
the coast line of Atlantic City and
then dock for a few hours for slots
at Resorts Casino; July 12, is the
annual Senior Jamboree at South
Ardmore Park, where you can
enjoy a picnic lunch under shady
trees, play games, dance a wee
bit and win fabulous Jamboree
prizes!! You’ll have a good time
breathing fresh air and meeting
new friends from other area
The Big Applen
Senior centers.
Reservations
are still available for a luxury bus
tour of Harlem. The tour includes,
brunch at the iconic Cotton Club, a
tour of Historic Harlem and time for
shopping in The Malcolm Shabazz
Outdoor Market. To celebrate
International Active Aging week the
PALM will travel to Myrtle Beach,
South Carolina for a 6 day, 5 night
stay in the sun and sand of this
beautiful resort from September 17
to 22. More details are listed within
this newsletter. Reserve your trip
today! We will take in the holidays
at Mt Airy Casino Resort Lodge,
where we will be entertained by
the Fabulous Coasters. Oldies but
goodies like Charlie Brown, Jingle
Bell Rock, Zing went the String of
my Heart, Yakety Yak, Love potion
#9!!!!
Locally, our brand new Township
bus makes its return trip to Shady
Maple for a sumptuous lunch and
shopping in Lancaster County. In
June, we will also begin a walking
Board of Directors & PALM Staff
January / February 2017
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Joyce Mosley, President
Craig Whitney, Vice President
Sherry Alltschuler, PhD
William Simon Leopold
Carolyn Hays
Charles W. Bowser, Jr.
Marc A. Stonberg
Daniel Vass
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STAFF
Sandi W. Stovall , Executive Director
Felicia Howard, Social Worker
Beverly Miles, Program Coordinator
Nancy Godfrey, Receptionist/Data Clerk
Rosa Bryant, Kitchen Supervisor
Phylinda Peters-John, Kitchen Assistant
Mike Sommerville, Jr., Marketting & Designer
Joan Jackson, Bookkeeper
program with early morning, or
evening walks in South Ardmore
Park and Haverford College. If you
are interested in joining us, please
call the PALM to register. Line
Dancing resumes at the PALM on
Thursday June 22, from 6:30 –
7:30 p.m. Owen Biddle of Owen
Biddle Photo School will offer
classes for beginners working
with DSLR cameras. His class will
meet on Mondays in June from
10:30 to noon. Finally, the annual
trek to the orchards will take place
in August for Peach Picking and
September for Apple Picking.
The PALM is the place for fun,
friends, fitness, travel and lifelong
learning. We are here for you, so
come on in and have fun with us
this summer and stay throughout
the year.
Stay hydrated!!!
Sandi
Table of Contents
Mar/Apr 2017 PALM Newsletter
Message From The Director
Trips
PALM Special Events Calendar
PALM Summer Class Schedule
PALM Daily Activities & Trips
Message From The Social Worker
*Membership Form (2 Pages)
Exciting News
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Tuesday, June 27, 2017
8:30am - Depart From The PALM
7:30pm - Return to The PALM
A Day of Touring Harlem, New York!
With lunch at the historic "Cotton Club"!
Enjoy $15.00 back for slot play and
$20.00 back towards your meal! Enjoy
the casino and the Skyline Cruise on the
beautiful seas!
8:30am - Depart From The PALM
7:30pm - Return to The PALM
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Price - $135.00 Per Person
Price - $69.00 Per Person
"The Coasters Doo Wop Holiday Show"
Monday, December 4, 2017
8:30am - Depart From The PALM
7:30pm - Return to The PALM
Price - $85.00 Per Person
Myrtle Beach, SC
6 Days - 5 Nights
Sunday - Friday, September 17-22, 2017
$799.00 Double
$1,035.00 Single
$759.00 Triple
For more information about these trips or to reserve your space,
visit The PALM or call (610) 642-9370
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Owen Biddle
Photography School
Presents at The PALM!
DSLR Cameras For
Beginners
Mondays in June
10:30AM - 12 Noon
Price - $10.00 a class
Summer (June, July & August) Class Schedule
Classes are subject to cancellation in the event of low enrollment.
Health & Wellness Classes
Safety and Well-Being as We Age
June - Times To Be Announced
A series of interactive workshops on varying topics
with ideas to improve safety and well-being as
we age. Topics include a discussion of coping
mechanisms to overcome challenges, crime
prevention strategies including financial fraud and
emotional or physical abuse and other ideas and
resources to enrich our lives as we continue to
evolve.
Nutrition Class
To Be Announced
Instructor:Registered Dietician, Teri Wassell
A nutrition-at-risk screening form will be given to all
participants and a healthy cooking demonstration
will be included in the program.
Table Games
Tuesday andThursday Afternoons
1:45 - 3:00 P.M.
Workshops will be facilitated by Ana Santoyo, Elder
Victims Mobile Therapist with The Lincoln Center
for Family and Youth, also available for private
consults, individual therapy and support groups,
free of charge for Montgomery county residents
60+.
For more information about these workshops or
TLCs Elder Victims Mobile Service, you may reach
Ana directly at 610-255-7076 or speak with Beverly
Miles at the PALM at 610 642-9370.
Chair Exercise
Improve strength, flexibility & endurance
Mondays & Fridays - 11AM to 11:45AM
Instructor: Judy Gaul
Price - $3.00 Per Class
Yoga With a Twist
Help loosen muscles & relieve the body
Tuesdays - 9AM to 9:45AM ($3 Per Class)
Tuesdays - 6:PM to 7PM (FREE Class)
Instructor: Lisa Bardarson
Healthy Steps in Motion
A Falls Prevention exercise regimen
Wednesdays - 10:30AM to 11:15AM
Instructor: Certified Trainer Gladys Saldana
Stretch & Tone
Perform gentle stretches to increase mobility
Thursdays - 9AM to 10:00AM
Instructor: Lisa Bardarson
Life-Long Learning Classes
Weaving Class
Ideal for people with limited vision or dexterity.
Wednesdays - 10AM to 11:30AM
Instructor: Barbara Parman
Sewing Class
Make quilts to keep or to be sold at bazaars
Tuesdays - 10AM to 12PM
Instructor: Barbara Short
Introduction To Computers
Workshop
Quilting Class
Join us and learn about
how to work your
computer and how to use
the internet to research or
find anything!
Unwinding
Tuesdays, June 13th & 20th,
July 11th $ 18th, August 15th & 21nd
10:00AM - 12 Noon
Price - $20.00
Register by calling
610 642-9370
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Conversational Spanish
Wednesdays - 1pm to 2pm for beginners
Wednesdays - 2pm to 3:30pm for intermediate
Native Speaking Instructor: Gladys Saldana
Price - $7.00 a month
Bible Study
Applying Biblical principles in daily life.
Thursdays - 10:30AM
Price - Free Will Offering
Create bed quilts, wall hangings and pillows
Fridays - 10:00AM to 12PM
Instructor: Barbara Short
We are knitters, crocheters and whatever other
fiber craft you like to do. Along with interesting
discussion, unwind with us!
Tuesday - 6:00PM
Merri Notes
Musical group with audiences community-wide
Thursdays 10:30AM to 11:30AM
Musical Director: Dr. Clyde Shive
Jewelry Making
Design jewelry for all occasions
1st & 3rd Thursday of the month
12:45PM to 1 :45PM
Instructor: Sun H. Joe
Price - $2.00 Per Class plus supplies
Stay Hydrated!
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Activities at The PALM
Tuesday
Everyday
• BINGO: Mondays - Fridays at
12:30PM
• Catered Lunch: Everyday at 11:45AM
- $2.00 donation.
• Computer Lab: Available all day
except during computer class times
Tuesday & Thursday 10AM to 2PM
Monday
• Chair Exercise: 11AM - $3 per class.
• Pinochle: 1:00PM
• Bryn Mawr Nurse: Blood Pressure
check-up 10AM - 12PM
• Creative Writing: 6:00PM - 7:30PM
• Lawyer: - Call for appointment
• Sewing Class: 10:00AM.
• Unwinding: 6:00PM
• Yoga With a Twist: 9-10AM
Wednesday
• Creative Writing: 2nd & 4th Wed. of
the month - 12:30PM
• Food Cupboard: 2nd Wednesdays,
1:00PM to 3:00PM
• Pinochle: 1:00PM
• Weaving Class: 10:00AM.
Healthy Steps in Motion - 10:30AM
Thursday
• Bible Study: Interactive Bible study
welcomes all–10:30AM
• Choral Group: Thursdays 10:30AM
• Jewelry Making: 12:45PM to 1:45PM
• Pinochle: 1:00PM
• Conversational Spanish For
Beginners: 1:00PM - 2:00PM
• Spanish Class: Group A Tuesdays &
Thursdays 1:00PM
• Strength & Tone Exercise: 9AM
Friday
• Bridge (Intermediate): 1PM
Please call prior to attending.
• Chair Exercise: 11:00AM
$3.00 per class.
• Pinochle: 1:00PM
• Quilting: 10:00AM to 11:30AM.
Trips at The PALM
Contact Beverly Miles at (610) 642-9370 for more information and registration
Myrtle Beach, SC
6 Days–5 Nights Sunday - Friday
September 17-22, 2017
The Coasters Doo Wop Holiday Show
Monday, December 4th, 2017
9AM - 8PM
Show Ticket, Lunch & $10 Slot Play !
Let The Coasters bring joy and majesty
of the holidays to you with their amazing
Christmas Show! Enjoy this high-energy
Holiday Show!
$85.00 Per Person
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* Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation
* 1 Night at the Marriott Fairfield Inn,
Fayetteville, NC
* 3 Nights at the beautiful beachfront
Dayton House Resort, Myrtle Beach, SC
* 1 Night accommodations enroute home
* 5 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
* Motown Musical Show
* Legends Theatre
* Barefoot Landing and Tanger Outlet
optional visits
* Sightseeing Cruise aboard the Barefoot
Princess
* Brookgreen Gardens
$1,035.00 Single
$799.00 Double
$759.00 Triple
Harlem, NY
Saturday, July 15, 2017
8AM - 8PM
Arrive in New York for a private historic
Guided Tour of Harlem
SPANISH Harlem, St. John the Divine,
City College, Morningside Heights,
the Morris-Jumel Mansion, homes of
some of the luminaries of the Harlem
Renaissance era, the Apollo Theatre and
stop near the Abyssinian Baptist Church
for photo ops..
Enjoy a lovely BRUNCH at the world
famous Cotton Club featuring an
incredible live Gospel Music Choir.
Walk through Sugar Hill and Sylvan
Terrace, Hamilton Heights, City College
and shopping at Malcolm Shabazz
Market and traditional African crafts.
$135.00 Per Person
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Message From The Social Worker
Mrs. Felicia Howard
SUMMER SAFETY TIPS FOR SENIORS
The summer season is here and we must prepare
ourselves for the sweltering days that are ahead. So
here is a list of things that we need to be mindful of
during these hot days.
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Stay Hydrated
We Seniors are more susceptible to dehydration
than younger people because we lose the ability to
conserve water as we age.
John Hopkins Geriatric Center’s Dr. W. Greenough,
states that seniors should make sure they are drinking
sweat replacement products that contain salt and
potassium to replace water loss during the summer.
•
Talk to Your Doctor
Make sure your medications are not affected by the
higher temperatures. This is very important if you
don’t have air conditioning in your home.
•
Keep Cool
Movie theaters, libraries, shopping malls and senior
centers all provide a cool place to go to if your home
isn’t air conditioned. These are also places for you to
get out of the house and get some form of exercise
without being bogged down by the heat.
•
Know Who to Call
Keep a list of emergency phone numbers and place
them in an easy area to access. This way the right
people can be called in the case of an emergency
situation.
•
Protect Your Eyes
Too much exposure to the sun can irritate eyes and
cause damage. Wearing sunglasses can protect
your eyes from harmful UV rays.
•
Wear the Right Kind of Clothing
Summer clothing should be light-colored and loose
fitting. Your summer wardrobe can help you to feel
cooler and more comfortable.
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Know The Risks of Hyperthermia
Be aware of abnormally high body temperatures.
Heat stroke is an advanced form of hyperthermia
which can be life threatening. Know the signs and
get immediate medical attention.
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Body temperature greater than 104 degrees.
Being confused, agitated or grouchy.
Dry, flushed skin.
Nausea and vomiting.
Headache
Heavy breathing or a rapid pulse.
Not sweating, particularly when it is hot.
Fainting.
•
Rub on Sunscreen and Wear Hats
Young and old should wear sunscreen when outdoors.
Hats are also important especially for those with light
colored hair and thinning hair.
•
Apply Bug Spray
If you live in an area where there are a lot of
mosquitoes and if you spend a lot of time outdoors,
particularly at night, use mosquito repellent to help
reduce the risk of getting bit by a mosquito that could
be carrying the West Nile Virus and encephalitis.
•
Exercise Smart
When walking or gardening, make sure to wear the
proper clothing and protective gear. Do not stay out
for long periods and make sure to drink more water
than usual when exercising. It is also good if you can
get outdoors earlier in the mornings.
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Exciting News!
LINE DANCING!!
Starting Thursday, June 22rd AT 7PM!
With Line Dancing Instructor - Cheryl Allison!
$5.00 Donation for each class
Call The PALM at (610) 642-9370 to
Reserve Your Space!
Rosie's
AWARD WINNING
Senior Jamboree!!
July 12th at South Ardmore Park
11AM to 2PM
Bring your happy face & your dancing shoes!
Contact Alison at (215) 850-9835 for more information
Lower Merion Department of Parks & Recreation
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BBQ Chicken w/ Peach & Feta Slaw
Eat Healthy and FIGHT against
Diabetes, High Blood Pressure
and other diseases!
Ingredients
How to Make It
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh peaches (about 2 medium)
1 (12-oz.) pkg. broccoli slaw
3 (6-oz.) skinless, boneless
chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1-in. strips
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)
2 center-cut bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
Combine 4 tablespoons oil, vinegar,
1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon
salt in a large bowl, stirring with a
whisk. Add peaches and slaw to
vinegar mixture; toss gently to coat.
Sprinkle chicken evenly with
remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper and
remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt. Heat
remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large
nonstick skillet over medium-high
heat. Add chicken to pan; cook 6
minutes or until done. Place chicken
in a large bowl. Add barbecue sauce to
bowl; toss.
Divide slaw mixture evenly among 4
plates; top evenly with chicken strips.
Sprinkle with chives, feta, and bacon.
OUR MISSION:
To assist adults, 50 years of age and older, to maintain a healthy, satisfying quality of life by providing services and activities in a nurturing environment that
enables them to function more independently in the community. The center is an advocate for unmet needs of senior citizens and a repository of information to
assure them their rights, benefits and opportunities. The PALM is a gathering place where aging is celebrated every day.