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Show ((titers Located I lirouiiliout S.L. Valiev Tht Salt Lake Tribune, Weduesdut, January 22. SV9 I'MIi Senior Citizens Can Get Free Medical Checks By Adam Kadlec k Tribune Stafi WriUr An undetected ailment can mean the difference between enjoying or enduring life Local senior citizens can be checked for those maladies at any of several Health Screening Centers around the valley, "Feeling healthy should be normal for any age, said Karen Denton, program director for HSC, "If someone's not feeling well, there's something wrong. "We had a woman come in last year who had a blood pressure of 240 120. The outer limit for seniors is 160, 90. She was a walking stroke and wanted to go home and sleep. We referred her to her doctor and she was taken care of. Given the estimated 85,000 senior citizens in Salt Lake City, there are likely many other "walking strokes" unaware of their condition. By visiting one of HSC's six sites around the city, such questions can be answered. Among free services provided are checks, physical assessments, cosmetic foot care, Glaucoma screening, psycho-socia- l counseling and general health education. Excepting physical examinations, services are provided ori a basis. Appointments aie necessary for physicals. Transportation problems are no excuse for not visiting an HSC site, Ms. Denton said. County Aging Services Transportation "places high priority on medical appointments. If someone can't get here on their own, we'll get them here. While "diagnosis and treatment are outside of our realm here," Ms. Denton said, we can provide answers to questions and make referrals." HSC has "about 4,000 clients she said, due to "a lack of awareness. People dont know we exist. She add- blood-pressur- e first-com- first-serve- e, d ed that "(HSC) is not for everybody Some people like to go to their doctor, get a diagnosis and be treated HSC is for people who have questions or don't have enough money for an office visit every time they don't feel well." ed by Salt Lake County Division ot Aging, Salt Lake County Human Ser- vices and private donations Ms. Denton is the only staff member of HSC, the remainder of the staff is composed of senior and full-tim- e graduate students from various Money isnt an issue, Ms. Denton stressed. "People can come in here for our services and leave a quarter. Some don't leave anything and some make nice donations. health disciplines, including nursing, medical dietetics, clinical pharmacy, clinical psychology, audiology, social work and nutrition. In addition, volunteer dentists, podiatrists and opthomologists from the community donate their services on a regular basis. HSC started nine years ago when the University of Utah Gerontology Department recognized a need for a field facility that would provide students practical experience and provide a necessary community service. Since July 1 of last year, the program has worked under the auspices of County Aging Services. The services will be open for bid to private organizations by this summer, Ms. Denton said. Funding for the program is provid students a "practical setting to en hunce careers in health oriented fields It plugs into so many areas, it of whats provides a clear picture available for the aging " She said cooperation among various community agencies also contributes to HSC's success. "The Community Service Council helps find low cost dentures and eyeglasses," Ms. Denton said, and "Were always looking for nurses or others in the community who can provide services But Ms. Denton said HSC hasnt solved all the health problems of the elderly. "There's a big need for primary care geared for the elderly." "People think getting old means dependence and disabilities," Ms. Denton said. "It doesn't have to." tfi35w low-co- Cynthia Peterson is one student working at HSC. Completing a masters degree in social work at University of Utah, Ms. Peterson chose HSC because "I felt my services were needed and adding to the community. I wanted to broaden my perspective in geriatrics and think HSC is the ideal setting." Ms. Peterson said HSC provides LINGERIE SLEEPWEAR Call the Health Screening Center or Salt Lake County Division of Aging for information on sites and times of screening centers. feet and provide stricter zoning controls on those smaller lots. Both were expected to be recommended by the planning commission to the council at this edition's deadline. - A public hearing on the issue is scheduled for Feb. 4. after which the council will vote on the amendments. Adopt a Pet Through Shelters Petmatch 9 homes. An adoption program developed by Salt Lake County Animal Services will now bring unwanted animals together with people desiring pets. "Petmatch will take information on pet requests and match people who want pets with the right breed, size or temperament. This services is provided for people wanting pets only and not for people who have unwanted pets that need We have so many pets at the shelter already, we just cant accommodate any more, said Ann Bell, adoption specialist and the shelter. For more information about the Petmatch program and pet adoption, call the Salt Lake County Animal Services Department or stop by the shelter at 511 W. 3900 South weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The area recommended for the decrease is west of the proposed West Valley Highway (3600 West) to the citys west boundary (4800 West) and running the width of the city from 9400 to 11800 South. The zoning proposal was added to that for smaller lot size so the city could retain some control over the quality of development in the R-- 3 zone, said city planner Lynn Sharp, We felt like if they were going to allow smaller lots, we wanted to make sure we would maintain the quality, he said. Among other things, the commission recommended a minimum house size, an attached garage and gabled roofs. Another clause intends to protect the rights of existing property owners by allowing individual reviews on the effect of development to surrounding areas. SWEATERS 25 5. Jordan Mulls Small Lots, Tighter Zoning Special to The Tribune SOUTH JORDAN Proposals that would allow smaller lots and tighten zoning regulations were expected to be presented to the City Council on Tuesday night. 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