Show Six County Senior Nutrition charge for the meals however there is a suggested donation rate of $150 per meal Any and all contributions or small are large Reservations accepted are strongly encouraged In addition to a well balanced meal the socialization can improve on life and outlook your lift a depressed mood It's no fun being 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 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 sometimes living fixed income Kelly and Grace Gurr are regular participants and and on a and Grace doesn’t have to cook or wash the dishes Kelly doesn't have to dry them! It's a deal you can't beat!!!! But 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 So to prevent sick disease and illness older persons may wish to improve what they eat The Senior Program Can a—ess have during of time "m long ""s- r- periods received her meal Friday right on schedule Mrs Smith does not have family in the area and really prefers to live alone She Mrs Smith is not particularly Nutrition Kelly Gurr not only enjoys eating at the Richfield Senior Center but also volunteers his help regularly Help111! 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 There is no participate N many Unfortunately seniors are homebound to illness or due impairments The meal program can help those who A short qualify form is assessment a on completed participant verifying they 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 friendly and sometimes scares away any social contacts she may have Sometime 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 not get an answer which was very unusual Proper procedures were Smith was found and emergency The help summoned followed Mrs meal and a daily contact can make a big difference in a homebound person's life meals also meet the 13 RDA requirements for adults There is no charge for meals but a suggested donation of $150 per meal is However encouraged contribution is any appreciated The meal program is in great The service is demand limited and not available in some areas Waiting lists are formed at times due to funding limitations Please call your local or the district nutrition office at for more senior center information p &&© ©as©®©© Elder 4 LOOKING TOWARDS A BETTER FUTURE Spring 1993 |