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Show Six County Senior Nutrition alone... especially at meal time. Have you ever settled for a cup of tea, a slice of toast, a piece of cheese or some other snack for It's no fun being lunch simply because you did not want to cook for one? Or you really didn't have an appetite since you were alone? This is common among seniors whose children are gone, or perhaps a spouse has passed on, leaving a person alone and sometimes living on a charge for the meals, however, there is a suggested donation rate of $1.50 per meal. Any and all contributions, large or small, are accepted. Reservations are strongly encouraged. In addition to a well balanced the meal, socialization can improve your outlook on life and lift a depressed mood. and Grace Gurr are regular participants and Kelly. and Grace doesn't have to cook or wash the dishes. ..Kelly doesn't have to dry them! It's a deal you cant beat!!!! many Unfortunately, seniors are homebound due to illness or d impairments. The meal program can help those who home-delivere- qualify.' assessment completed short A form is on a participant verifying they fixed income. .your body is like an automobile. It needs both gas and oil to keep it running smoothly. As you age, you need less gas (fewer calories) to go where you need to go so you may eat less food. But you still need your nutrients. If you run out of oil, you may blow your engine. If you run out of nutrients, you may get sick. So to prevent disease and illness, older persons may wish to improve what they eat. But.. The Senior Nutrition Program Can Help!!!! Congregate meals are served at eleven nutrition sites throughout the Six County Area. Menus are approved by a registered dietician and meals meet the 13 RDA guidelines for adults. Seniors 60 years, of age or older and their spouses (regardless of age) are eligible to participate. There is no have during,long periods meal and a daily contact can make a big difference in a homebound person's Friday right on schedule. ..Mrs. Smith does not have family in life. of time. Mrs. Smith received her meal the area and really prefers to live alone. She is not particularly friendly, and sometimes scares away any social contacts she may have. Sometime . Kelly Gurr not only enjoys eating at the Richfield Senior Center, but also volunteers his help regularly volunteers at the Richfield are homebound. Meals Nutrition program. Kelly are then delivered to their d and Grace say that no homes. Each one meal recipient visits them anymore.. .they are too not only receives a meal involved in TV. So they 3 - 4 times per week, but like to come to the Center is checked on personally in by the meal delivery for socialization addition to the meal. It driver. In many cases, the gets them out of the driver is the only personal house on a regular basis, contact the client may home-delivere- sweats g& during the weekend when meals are not delivered, Mrs. Smith fell and broke her hip. She was unable to move or call for help, and stayed on the floor until Tuesday at noon. When the meal delivery driver tried to deliver her regular meal, she could hot get an answer, which was very unusual. Proper procedures were followed, Mrs. Smith was found and emergency The help summoned. Home-delivere- also meet the 13 RDA requirements for adults. There is no charge for meals, but a suggested donation of $1.50 per meal is However, encouraged. any contribution is appreciated. home-delivere- home-delivere- in some areas. Spring 1993 Waiting lists are formed at times due to funding limitations. Please call your local senior center, or the district nutrition office at 896-922- 2 information. an AdultiProtective LOOKING TOWARDS A BETTER FUTURE d d The meal program is in great demand. The service is limited and not available 3103? eCHEQ tel neglecfltexploitation 4 meals d for more |