Welcome to 2014
It's hard to believe that we made it through another year; but it ha been a a productive and positive one. The Council on Aging ishes you well for the updcoming year and we hope to see you at some of our events.
We will be closed on two (2) occasions this monthe. January 1st to celebrae the New Year and January 20th for Martin Luter King Day.
FOOT CLINIC: Jane Kelley will be at Brown Court this month on January 14th by appointment. Call our office if you would like to pamper your feet and meet with Jane.
BROWN BAG: The bags will be delivered on WEDNESDAY, JANURARY 8TH. If you live at Brown Court, plan on piking your bag up between 11:00 and 11:30, otherwise bags at the Senior Center will arrive around noon. If you no longer want your Brown Bag, please call us and we will take your name off the list. Thank you.
Lee January Senior News from Lee COA
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: Porchlight Visiting Nurse will be at the Senior Center on TUESDAY, JANUARY 28TH at 11:00
BREAKFAST: We will once again offer breafast on JANURARY 21ST AT 8:30A.M. Please call a day in advance so we can be sue to have plenty of food and if you need a ride.
STEPS TO PREVENT A FALL: Here are 6 helpful tips to avoid falling which is a frequent incident amongst older adults and with the change in weather, more caution is a good thing:
1. Find a good balance exercise program (come to our osteo class and tai chi) 2. Talk to your helth care provider and ask for "risk assessment" to see if you might be a strong candidate for falling
3. Review your medications with your health care provider to make sure side effect don't include dizziness, falling asleep at odd times, interaction with other medications, etc.
4. Get your vision and hearing checked regularly (we have a fee clinic each month for (hearing Tests!)
5. Keep your home safe from barriers that may increase falling i.e. clutter, scatter rug, too much furniture. Keep pathways clear for easy access.
6. Be aware! Don't take chances going out in bad weather and if you are supposed to use a cane or wlker, thjer is a reason. Stay safe!IRS SCAM ALERT: If you get a phone call stating that they are from the IRS and you must send a check for taxea you owe...... this is a SCAM . If they begin to bully you, hang up. If you get ane-mail, please note the IRS does NOT contact people by e-mail. If you need further assistance ask for help from the Council on Aging, Elder Services or Western Mass Legal Services. They can follow up and get to the root of why your are being targeted.
SMILE MAKE OUR DAY
A husband take his wife to a restaurant and the waiter took the husband's order for some reason. "I 'll have a strip steak, medium rare please." The waiter asked, "Aren't you worried about mad cow disease?" The husband replied, "Nah, she can order for herself." and then the fight started....
Try this one
Every time I thing about exercise, I lie down unntil the Thought goes away.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED:
We are always looking for people that would like to help provide transportation to medical appointments both in Pittsfield and in South County. We are also looking for anyone who would like to join our Advisory Board. If interested, pleade send a letter of interest to the Town Hall.
Just a Reminder
We also have a website where you can access what's happening in our Center, who the players are and upcoming events. Go to
www.leetownhall, then click on local links and Council on Aging.
COMPUTER ACCESS: Here at the Senior Center we do have several computers available that are open to the community during hours of operation. The programs we have our Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point. One of our goals for the upcoming year is to organize a beginner class.
We are here for the Lee Community. Utilize us for informatio, referral, classes, programs, lunch Monday through Friday, Breakfast once a month, Bingo and other information sessions. Give us a TRY....lets not forget the pool table.
"Success is only a matter of luck, ask any failure." by
Earl Wilson.
