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Show SunNews. Wednesday. Mav pq iqqi 9 The REDMOND NEWS How to respond to person suffering from depression As caregivers at home or qt the Care Center, we sometimes hear: I dont know why Im living. Im too old (or sick) to do anything. I dont know why you waste your I wish I could just time on me. die and be with the rest of my family. Statements like these from those we love and serve are frustrating to caregivers and one of the most challenging aspects of caring. How should we respond t a person who is being treated for depression, or has developed a pattern of despair or pessimism? Plans of care need to deal with these troubling, chronic feelings. The approaches need to take into account any psychosocial history, strengths and weaknesses, physical condition, and current treatment. At the Care Center, the professional staff is available and family input can be a great aid for planning care as well. What can caregivers say or do to east a persons distress? The following may be helpful: Allow the person to express loneliness, despair or anger without contradicting or ignoring the statements. A concerned listener validates the speakers right to share emotions. Expressing painful feelings sometimes helps resolve them. Statements that express concern are appropriate: Fm sorry youre upset. Talking about it may help you feel better. Encourage the individual to express himself. Asking questions can help this process: What is the ' hardest thing to accept? Is there something I could do to make things easier for you? Do you feel better talking about it? Asking questions about the details of an experience demonstrates your willingness to share his concerns. When a person begins to repeat the same negative statements in a single conversation, the focus with neutral subjects. (Sharing personal news, news of events or activities in the community, facility or world, current fads or fashions, weather). Avoid comparing an individual with others who have a positive outlook despite similar problems. Those who are depressed are usuand consider such ally information irrelevant to their particular pain. Whenever possible, encourage the person to begin an activity on any level: competing a small chore, taking a walk, joining any group even if they cant be a full participant, or visiting. Try to initiate an activity and develop into a routine to establish structure in the day. Try to maintain relationships with a depressed person once you have gained his trust. Seek regularly to demonstrate your continuing concern. Encourage him to share additional feelings and thoughts: Childhood memories, recollections about former occupations, friends, trips or other experiences. Finally, be sincerely concerned and consistent for follow-up support. The 1990 Utah State Legislature increased the eligibility for Circuit Breaker property tax relief from $10,000 to $16,400, an adjustment based on inflation. This program reduces property taxes, on a sliding scale, up to $400 a year for those with the lowest income. Joni Reynolds earns berth on All-Ameri- ca District VIII Team A Salina woman is one of a pair of outfielders from the Southern Utah University womens softball team named to the 1991 GTE Academic District VIII team. Joni Reynolds, a junior right fielder from Salina, and Heather Hobbs, a senior left fielder from Bountiful, are the two Thunder-bird- s who were voted by sports information directors from the district to the team. Both will be at the national ballot for academic honors. Both were regulars on the 199 1 team. Reynolds has started all three years she has been at SUU. She is majoring in psychology, and maintains a Grade Point Average of 3.55. rd Circuit Breaker is a state funded program designed to help older Utahns reduce the biggest bill many of them face each year - their property taxes. Many, especially widows, are trying to get by with their only income a small Social Secu- rity check. This will help some be able to retain their homes. The Legislature also passed the Tax Abatement and Deferral Amendments which allow counties to use the same income levels as Circuit Breaker for the deferral . program..! : Utahns of any age are eligible for this relief. Those needing hep are often single women with chil- .ul dren who have been ill, or who have had a serious accident. Another high priority is the states appropriation for services to needy older citizens. This year the legislature allowed the $462,000 to go into the base budget, and in addition funded the following: Guardians for incapacitated Utahns were voted $60,400 through the Utah Division of Aging. Reimbursement to Utah Area Agencies on Aging was increased to $31,000 to handle increasing service costs; The Home and Community Based Waiver program received $148,000. It is designed to allow citizens to receive care at home rather than in nursing homes; The Alternatives program was voted $100,000 and Meals on Wheels, $80,000. two are Leons and Naynas grandsons. Saturday afternoon, Mary and Whitney attended the Golden Wedding dinner and program of special friends, Helen and Royal Peterson. The Petersons are former residents of Redmond. great-grandso- SALUSA NEWS Evelyn Kiesel - 529-535- 5-- NEWS AXTTEILIL Rilla Dee Sorensen The Young Womens New Beginning was held Sunday Evening under the direction of Eunice Despain, Sharon Mecham and Nannctte Despain for the Young Women and their parents. Ronnie Sorenson was welcomed into Young women with her sister Darann giving the welcome. Sara Sanders played a flute solo, Maghan Mecham played the piano and Nannctte Despain sang accompanied by Phyllis Cowley. Jackie Burr was the guest speaker for the evening. Refreshments were served. Howard and Marjorie Jensen appreciated having their daughters Sharon Hekking and Merle Hecker of Salt Lake area spend Monday with them helping them plant their yard. Shonnie Sittre was home for the weekend for the graduation of her sister Tammie and visited with Leah and Keith Bird and Ivan and Edith Sorenson. Jay and Stella Lee Jensen traveled to Logan over the weekend to attend the wedding of Annette Jensen, daughter of Jays brother Floyd and Julia Jensen on Satur SAUNA LEGIONEERS: Residents of the Valley continued to be served breakfast by the Salina American Legion members. The morning say the reuniting of many people who returned for the holiday. Wholesome lifestyle contributes to health The people of Utah have long been noted for their wholesome life style and their concern for the In a recent study environment. conducted by Duane Meacham, Area Director for the American Cancer Society, it was noted that out of all of the 50 states Utah had the second lowest cancer rate in relationships to its population. Meacham noted that since some 80 of all cancers is related to life style and environment that this must be a major contribution to the lower rate of cancer per capita in the state of Utah. Utah leads the continental United States with the lowest projected cancer cases per capita. The American Cancer Society has long promoted that good eating habits and a healthy life style enhances your chances of avoiding cancer. Utahns eat less red meats and more fresh vegetables along with fresh fruit, which contributes to this low cancer rate. It is also noted that Utah has a large young population compared to other states such as Florida which leads the nation in projected cancer cases per capita. Utah also has a healthy life style by avoiding smoking, drinking alcohol, coffee and the avoidance of chewing tobacco which are all leading killers not only by cancer but other health related illnesses. This life style is largely promoted by the predominate Mormon religion, the LDS Church. The American Cancer Society is promoting its health programs in all of the Utah Schools to teach its young people the value of good health and life style. The country cannot afford to raise a generation of poorly fed and cared for people. The American Cancer Society salutes the people of Utah and hopes that other states take note of these Findings and encourage healthy lie styles in their states. Cancer is the leading killer in the nation, and yet is the most avoidable of all fatal illnesses. Only through good education can we change this pattern. You can help by supporting your American Cancer Society and its 9 came to wish his brother well. The Midsons are from Millbrae, California. They visited other family and friends while here. Richard L. Midson and his wife, came to wish his son, Richard L. Midson, a BIG 0 on the occasion of his fiftieth birthday. The younger Midsons brother Paul, also -- Two years of legislative lobbying by senior citizen advocates has reduced the property tax burden bn low income Utahns, and increased funds for services to older Utahns and their families caring for older relatives. 529-755-2 Mary and Whitney Christensen spent Friday and Saturday in Salt Lake City visiting their two sons, Paul and Leon and their families. They have five little to play with and enjoy. Three of the little boys are Pauls and Paulines grandsons, and the other ct More funding approved to help Utah's elderly Tammy Johnson 528-794- 8 day. Janalee and Scott Burbank and family were here for the weekend for Jananlces 10 year reunion. Other visitors at the Lynn Sorenson home over the weekend were Garth and Aaron and Bradley, Sharee Sorenson and Eris and Marlin Williams. Lynn Sorenson attended his 50 year class reunion as part of the Alumni Banquet held Saturday May 25. Cliff Sorenson, son of Bill and Sherrie Sorenson had his tenth birthday on May 23. He celebrated Friday with a sleeping party for his friends. Justin Neal, son of Bemon and Janice Neal celebrated his 13th birthdayon Saturday, May 25. Best Wishes to both young men. Sandra and Joey Heath attended their 10 year class reunion on Saturday. They attended Sandras from GVHS in the afternoon and Joeys from NSHS in the evening. The Baseball season has begun and some of the ones playing from Axtell are Brett Heath, Cliff Sorenson and Matthew Humphrey. programs. -- You may kiss under the mistletoe but the ancient Druids believed the plant had the power to miraculously cure disease and counteract poisons. Stressed out? When you find yourself in a stressful You situation, think 6 can relax yourself by inhaling through your nose six seconds, hold your breath three seconds, the exhale for six seconds. Ken Armstrong, Administrator 3-- 6. Muscle Hills, CA June Clinics I Fitness, Woodland l Obituaries Children s Performing Group Backed By A National Program Your Children Can Develop v I No Auditions r Dancing Leadership Skills SlxM'manship Singing fm Self-Estee- Kyle W. Torgersen I Kyle W. Torgersen, 65, of Salina, died May 19, 1991 athishome. He was bom December 6, 1 925, in Monroe, to Elmer Levi and Leona Chris Laws 529-788- 4 1991 CAMP WORKSHOP June At 10th-14t- h the North Sevier Middle School (West Glass Doors) 4 Call today! Register before the 10th and save $3.00 529-788- AT THE DOOR THE MORNING OF THE 10TH! ........ Children 7 years and older $45.00 Children 3 to 7 years old $35.00 REGISTRATION 9:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Family Discounts Available! Please ask! 9.00 11 :4S Classes run dally June 10th 14th from: a.m. for 7 year olds and older 9:45 -- 1 1 :45 a.m. for year olds student cassette tape for program songs, Price Includes: Sunshine a variety of performance instructions, voice and music theory and a PERFORMANCE Friday night plus, the opportunity to be In the parade on the -- 4th of July! -- 3-- 7 Winget Torgersen. He married Shirley Kunz, June in the Manti LDS Temple. 1947, 5, He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a retired water superintendent for Salina City. Survivors include his wife, of Salina: children, Mrs. Steven (Shirley Ann) Colby, Sigurd; Mrs. Mike (Bonnie Kay) Wilden, Salt Lake City; Mrs.Talmage(Kyleen) Moosman, Bickncll; Mrs. Delmer I 1 II (Laurie Jo) Eckersley, Tampa, Fla.; Kevin E., Aurora; Donavon K., Lost Creek; 15 grandchildren; greatgrandchild; brothers, sisters, Milen, Aurora; Thad M., Cedar City; Aldcn, Lost Creek; Mrs. Bud (Louise) Larsen, Salina; Mrs. Don (Lois) Brown, West Jordan. Funeral services were held May 23, 1991 at 1 p.m. in the Salina Third Ward Chapel. Interment was in the Salina Pioneer Cemetery with military rites by the Salina American Legion Post 36. 896-827- t me mm 1 ext 203 (referral only) |