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Show WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, NOVEMBER 1 7, 1 977 The Layton Jaycettes held their November membership By ROSELYN KIRK (This is the first on a four-pa- rt series on aging) With over 6,800 older adults in Davis County, the Council on Aging has a wide variety of services to perform in attempting to meet the needs for a large segment of the population who fall between the ages of 60 and 90. ON NOVEMBER 1 the Council on Aging began an effort to locate senior citizens and, through a special Outreach program staffed by part-tim- e workers, to make , personal contacts with each. The council believes that many would benefit through the community programs that can be provided through the Senior Citizens Centers in Bountiful and Clearfield. Alice Johnson, administrator of the Council on Aging, pointed out while a government agency cant be everything to everybody, the council can help the family to provide necessary services. Ultimately the family has the responsibility, if the person has a family, but our function is to help. MRS. JOHNSON feels that the department will be more able to meet the needs of the aging as the result of a study conducted by Wasatch Opinion Research Corporation. This organization inter-- , viewed a sample group of residents over 60 to come up with data which shows the needs of the older segment of the population. According to Mrs. Johnson, the study shows that the problems most difficult for people in the age group to resolve are doing house and yard work. In relation to that need, 85.5 percent said that they felt home health care would be an alternative to nursing homes. or single senior citizens were more likely to use the nutrition program. Health problems were listed as the most pressing need by those in the age group. Those over 80 years old indicated meeting on Nov. 1. PRESIDENT Lyn Graham presented Ann Casper with a Certificate of Merit for the excellent job done running the concession wagon during the Little League football season. Certificates of Appreciation were given to Kathy Adams, Betsy Clouse and Reva Muir arthritis; age 82, does not speak or understand English; and age 64, good health but doesnt drive. Mrs. Johnson said that while only about 11 percent of the senior citizens considered themselves to be in very poor health, about 30 percent said they needed a special diet. Rheumatism and arthritis were listed as the most serious health problem by 63 percent of those surveyed, while heart trouble, diabetes, eye and ear problems, foot problems and circulatory ailments were listed next in order. 70-7- 9 that health problems, loneliness and transportation were their most pressing needs. In the age group from 60 to 69 age group probably resulted from the fact that this age group was either retiring or was contemplating retirement and during that transitional age, worried about how to finance this retirement. Transportation was mentioned as a need most often by single respondents who lived in the north. Mrs. Johnson said, in an analysis of passenger service for September, statistics showed that 77 different people were transported either to the centers, to receive health care facilities or to supply other needs. The Council on Aging has two vans, which have been funded through federal money, to provide these services. for their help with the dicapped, disoriented or had some ailment that made them dependent on assistance. She gave several examples of those transported: three couples between 3 who are feeble and need assistance on and off the van; age 83, severe loss of eyesight; age 83, crippled from severe gave a to introduce themand the newest World of Clowns. Th first civilian woman ever employed at Hill Air Force Base has begun her practice at the base hospital. She is Dr. Jean Carnes, a are to stay in their own homes. The study fortifies the independence of older people who recognize that they can remain independent longer if they no longer have yard work and housing repairs to do and are in close proximity to call for help came through loud and clear, the resources to fill in needs in Davis County are very scarce. Homemaker services are available only to those in the low income bracket and summer yard services are available only through the Community Action Program (CAP). Expansion of those programs will need more than local support. ACCORDING TO Mrs. Johnson, most of han- First Civilian Woman Doctor Named At HAFB con- selves Jaycette Sandra Little. A COSTUME party, chairmaned by Reva Muir, was held Nov. 5 with the theme MRS, JOHNSON said the need for help at home in the over-6- 0 age groups was the most significant part of the survey. She said the need for home health care, yard and chore services and homemaker services indicated that these services are needed. However, she said that although this those transported were feeble, holidays by the Jaycettes. Donations to the Davis North Hospital Pediatric Ward, chairman, Sandy Sessions; Jaycette speak-u- p DR. CARNES recently married and moved to Ogden. maintained She During the next three issues the Davis County will explore other problems of the aging Clipper such as the availability of nursing homes, hidden poverty among the aging and the use of the senior citizens centers. One article will explore the problems of one older couple in this age group MRS. JOHNSON said that some of these services must be provided if older citizens Center, both in Arizona. The Oregon native obtained a BA degree in 1965 from Brigham Young University and earned her medical doctorate from the University of Oregon Medical School. general surgeon. other people. 90-9- chairman Barbara Green; senior citizen visit,' chairman, Lyn Graham; joint Christmas party, chairman Betsy Clouse; family Christmas party, chairman Ann Casper; and New Years party, chairman June Welty. by Kathy Adams. MANY socials and projects are being planned during the cession wagon. Each family skating party, chairman Sandra Little; The Layton Jaycette birthday luncheon will be held Nov. 19 at Pier 3, chairmaned a SHE completed her residency at the Brigham Young University Health private practice in Phoenix, Arizona for three years and had been employed by the Maricopa County General Hospital and St. Luke's Hospital Medical Center in 1971. HER husband is Ronald Bergen who is an art instructor at Ogden High School. BONELESS (ROSS RIB Priced right for the HOLIDAY Frek and Frexen Trvkey I BnhhI VperpeMda Safeway Saif Basting Turkey s Ini BdMjMMI SMOKED Staffed Terfceyi, Swift Bwtterkoil Twrkeyt, Berne Haas, Ducklings, um mm AOS SAFEWAY TRIMMED BONELESS WHOLE OR HALF $ U easting Chickens, Turkey Hindquarters er Breasts ... far year finest feasti MRS. JOHNSON said that many senior citizens can remain in their own homes, where they are happier and services are more economical to provide, if they receive some additional help. Some of the services now available through the Council on Aging are home health care, Meals on Wheels, yard and chore services, home WE WILL BE lb. STORE HOURS CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY THURSDAY, NOV. 24, repairs. Others are friendly visitor, telephone reassurance, homemaker services and health support services. When asked which of these services would provide alternatives to nursing homes, 85.5 percent said home health care would be the best alternative. While 83.3 percent said that Meals on Wheels was the next high alternative, yard and chore services were the third highest in demand. Respondents to the survey indicated that over 65 percent thought that these services would provide alternatives to a nursing home. Beef Chuck Roast Beef Chuck Roast 177 SUNDAY USOA Choice , Bone Roast USD A Choice Boneless Beef Rib Roast Standing Bone Beef Chuck Roost Round USDA Choice Beef Rib Steaks ,rr 810 MON. THRU. SAT. 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