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Show Page 24 - THE HERALD, Provo, Utah, Births BORN AT MT. V IEW HOSPITAL: May 20: Boy to Paul and Shan Springville Girl to Ross ,lr and ot Kiberta l.i-.- ( lark Skabelund ul Hatch Cntchlield May 21: Girl to Evan and Joan Adams Maxlield ol Delta Girl Norman and .Iodic Gappmayer Atkin ol Green Kiver. Wvo to May 22: Girl to Douglas and Jarlcnc Ottesen Bouen of Spanish Fork Boy to IXnnis and txbra Huberts Baker ol Santaquin Girl to Steve and Kathy Jo Klder Curtis ol Spanish Fork Girl to Bret and Kimherly Nielsen Mitchell of Spanish Fork May 23: Girl to Handy and Natalie Birch ( lark ol Springville Twin girls to Scott and Sherilee How ley Olson of Santaquin Boy to Brian and Kelly Williams Stevenson of f'avson Thursday, June 13, 1985 E ase Older Modifications Con Leonard Jakubczak NEW YORK (L'PIi Edges can be an older person's downfall. Whether a curb, a stair, the rim of a plate or glass, even the hem of a napkin that matches the tablecloth, dimmed vision makes thos edges easy to miss. So mistakes are made. Tripping over curbs or missing a stair are among the most common falls suffered by older people, said Tamer-r- a Moeller, director of rehabilitation psychology at the St. Lawr- ence Rehabilitation Center Institute of the National on Aging in Bethesda, Md The lens yellows and stiffens. That once clear, gelatinous mass lets less light especially blue and green light into the eyeball. Eye muscles are less able to shape the lens to focus that light onto the retina, where nerve endings transmit the image to the brain. Brighter lights and contrasting colors help compensate for these changes, said Kakubczak. By age 40. many people begin to have trouble focusing on close objects or reading. Later in life, some people begin to see "floaters.'' flecks that drift across the field of vision. Dry eyes, excessive tearing, cataracts, a clouding of the lens glaucoma, excess pressure inside the eye and problems with the retina can impair vision even more. in Lawrenceville. N.J. Resulting injuries, as well as many of the difficulties the elderly have coping with the environment, can be avoided by recognizing and compensating for changes in hearing, vision, smell and taste, said Moeller. "There is a tremendous amount you can do to modify the environment,'' she said. "Generally, it's inexpensive and low tech." As the eye ages, the pupil, the eye's black center, gets smaller, letting in less light, according to Eyeglasses, medication, even surgery can sometimes correct these problems, but often not com- million older people. About 30 percent of all adults 65 to 74 and about half those between 75 and 79 suffer some loss, according the aging institute. The ability to perceive high pitches is the first to go. "The older person has a harder time in a noisier environment," said Jakubczak. "The person can't bring a person isolated from others by blurred vision and poor hearing back in touch with companions. "By modifying the environment, we are reinforcing the capabilities, rather than the disabilities, of the older person, said Moeller. what's unimportant." The same is true for vision. Glare becomes a dangerous distraction, especially when an older person is driving a car. "It has something to do with the at the higher level of the ability to sort out what the target brain is we're trying to see," he said. Although the ability to hear, see, smell, and taste worsens with age, not the sense of touch, said Moeller. Touch can become an important means of coping for the elder- workshop and brochure, "The Sixth Sense," to help make those who care for the elderly aware of possible modications. Some suggestions: Maintain a constant level of light in a home or building. Use curtains or blinds, and floors and countertops to reduce glare. Mirrors should not create bright spots. Be sure stove and other appliance dials are clearly labeled and that measuring cups are readable. Rimmed dishes, plastic glasses with colored borders, napkins a color different from the tablecloth, and clearly marked curbs, stair edges, and doorways help make up where sight falls short. For the elderly, reds, oranges, sort out what's important Hearing loss affects about 10 and ly. Textured rugs, clothing, wall hangings can make up for the weakening pletely. erson s Life A of the other four senses. hearty handshake and warm hug pinks and yellows make better colors that do blues or greens, which should be bright if used. Signs, personal letters, markings on appliances should be large and easy to read. A dab of nail polish on the stove and dial make it easier to tell when th stove is off. The National Council on the Aging in Washington has developed a When talking to an older person, in a slightly speak slowly and louder voice, and enunciate words. Face the older person, sitting tween 3 and 5 feet away. Announce changes in the conver- low-glo- sation, be free about repeating ideas. Avoid trying May 25: FRIDAY 9 AM to 11 AM Girl to Douglas and Angelica Oyaree Chris-tenseof Payson Boy to Deloy and Suzanne Park Davis ol Salem May 27: Girl to Jeffrey A and Muriel Pinet Nelson of Spanish Fork May 28: Boy to Robert and Laiel Warensky tkms of Santaquin Girl to Randy and Susan Bartholomew of Payson Girl to Dan and Kelley Fogarty Paystrup of Levan. Boy to Chad and Heidi Spenc er Cloward of Payson Boy to Mark and Susan Cazaux of Delta. Boy to Darin t Dick i and Roslyn Morris Hathawav" of Hincklev May 29: Boy to Terry and Kjthy Jones Cooper of Springville Boy to Terry and Donna Arniknecht Nelson of Payson. Boy to Dean William and Jeanette Lund York of Orem. May 30: Boy to Wayne Verdell and Pamela Miller Gasser of Santaquin Boy to Brad and Julie Bullock Silcox ot Pavson May 31: Boy to Bruce Alan and Jennalee Tew Long of Provo. Boy to Tadd and Shelly Webb Thorpe ol Spanish Fork Girl to Dave and Nancy Cameron Kidwell of Springville. June 1: Boy to Dean and Tina Maxwell Walker of Santaquin. Boy to Elmo and Linda Gail Skeans Neil-seof Leamington. Boy to Noel and Sandy Powell Hiatt of Payson. Boy to Rick and Kimberly Tarrants Curtis of Spanish Fork. June 2: Boy to Philip and Shirley Allred Rowley ot Santaquin. Boy to Robert and Susan Christensen Shockley of Springville. Boy to Jim and Sue Ann Clem. in t Curtis of Payson. June 3: Girl to Frank and Carolyn Keele ol Pay-soBov to Robert and Tresa Newell ot Spanish Fork Boy to Curtis and Debra Forbush of Provo Boy to Bruce and Carrie Samuels Miller of Payson. Girl to Kevin and Carol Cox Hhinehart ol Spanish Fork June 4: Girl to Ronald arid Mane Argyle Hansen of Spanish Fork June 6: Bov to Michael and Sliellv Barnev Myers ot Price Boy to Leonard and Marsha Johnson Steg gell of Spanish Fork Boy to Thomas and ljna Kay Waldron Morns ol Provo Bo' Ui Orson and Linda Wendell Dielz ol Woodland Hills Girl to Jay and Kathleen Mien Clark ot Provo Girl to Dean and l.ori Liwlor Blackburn ol Spanish Fork Girl to Rex and Sheitie Ann Hess Uiison ol Spanish Fo k Boy to David anil Julie Williams Nelson ot Spanish Fork June 7: Boy to Rex and Cat la Memmotl liailey ol Neplu Boy to Maik and Kalhy Krockhank Johnson ol Salem Girl to Hal and Lisa Dawn Hansen I'eety ol Payson June 8: Girl to Steven and Sal a Madsell ot Oi em June 9: Girl to Gary and Marat Cole Call ol link Provo BORN AT I TAH VAI.I.K.Y RK.GIONAI. MF.DK Al. CK.NTF.R: June 10: Gill to Duugla- - and M.uiclle Scieno ut Provo Girl to Philip and .Itaimic ilUen Mri ol Provo lto to Mai tin and Uni- - ndilin Jeiisin ol Oiein Twin lfcy lo Jellerv and Maul, in Minel! Lamlinght ol Orem Boy lo Douglas and Deelia l.eltuuh Hill, ot Otcm Bright Idea You can count on the si Consumer Information Catalog to turn you on to new ideas that help solve problems and brighten your world. The Catalog lists more than 200 federal publications you can send tor. Many are free and all are helpful. They cover everything from cars to calories, jobs to jogging, babies to budgets. Look to the Consumer Information Catalog for help in finding the answers you need. So send for a copy. It's free for the asking Write CONSUMER INFORMATION CENTER DEPT LB PUEBLO, COLORADO 81CC3 TWO HOURS ONLY AN ADDITIONAL y JsJ ( I Q 1 IFQttl JMWMM MS I I All ZCMI stores will open at 9 a.m. this Friday to save you an additional 10 d merchanoff all regular and dise in every menswear department. 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