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Show Pam 12 - UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. November 17. 1998 by the Health Services Utilization and Research Commission of Home care sets standard for quality health care a By Steven Hansen, Executive Director, Utah Association of Home Health Agencies More and more disabled and chronically ill patients are selecting home care as their first choice in health-car- e delivery. The federal B ureau ofLabor Statistics confirms home care is the fastest-growin- g indussegment of the health-car- e try . This trend comes at a time when increasing lifespans and the aging of the heightens the need for accessible and appropriate health services. Home care sets the standard in health-car- e delivery because it provides a broad spectrum of both health and social services. It offers the latest technological advances, including services that just a few years ago could only be performed in a hospital. It combines medical, nursing, and paraprofessional care with therapy, nutritional, and mental health services - all within the comfort and security ofthe patients baby-boome- rs -- home. Home care is the most humane and compassionate way to deliver health and supportive care services because it keeps the patients family together. In the past, family members were able to dedicate extensive amounts of time and energy to care - -- for loved one. Todays families, however, are often limited in the amount of time they have for caregiving. This is due, in part, to societys smaller families and the increasing role of women in the workplace. Their ability to provide around-the-clocinformal care is more restricted. Home care allows patients to remain at home while lifting some ofthe burden from their family members. Home care keeps families together by preventing or postponing institutionalization. A recent study k, trict in Duchesne and another set at the Duchesne County library in Roosevelt. Feel free to make comments, suggestions, or additions to the lessons themselves. Red pens are provided. The lessons will be available to be reviewed until Dec. home-health-ca- re ' care. partners with BLM Green Thumb Program The Vemal Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management has partnered with Green Thumb, Inc, the nation's oldest and largest non- profit provider of employment and training for older Americans. As the twentieth century draws to a dose, people age 55 plus have become the fastest growing segment ofthe population. Green Thumb is using the successful Senior Community Service Employment Program, widely recognized as one of the most effective initiatives administered tty the needed to review history lessons for schools Would you like to help review some history lessons for Duchesne County schools? A set of lessons is ready at the Duchesne School Dis- Saskatchewan, Canada, concluded that individuals who receive home-car-e services generally spend fewer days in nursing homes and hospitals. The study also showed the core concepts of home care personalized health care that allows the patient to remain in the comfort and dignity of home - were the determining factors in elderly patients' satisfaction with their care. Finally, home care is less expen( sive than other forms ofhealth care. In 1997 the average Medicare charges per day in a hospital and skilled nursing facility were estimated at $2,121 and $454, respectively. The average Medicare charge per visit during this time was about $88. For all these reasons, home care continues to flourish as Americas form of health most sought-afte- r are ready to be reviewed by the US Department of Labor. The Vernal BLM office has employed three local participants in the program: Cleo Gardiner, Lorraine Morrill, and Bruce Millecam. Cleo and Lorraine work aa receptionists, while Bruce is employed in the warehouse. Lorraine Morrill relates that This program haa enabled me to interact with many agencies and learn more about the community and area, aa well aa being in contact with others, which is very important to me. Dave Howell, field manager for the Vemal office, stated that Cleo, Lorraine and Bruce have proven to be invaluable to the functioning of this office. They are hard workers, colleagues and friends to us all and bring far more to the job than just their assistance. it certainly is beginning to feel more like winter, these icicles are more FRIGID TEMPERATURES?-Whi- le likely the result of a malfunctioning sprinkler rather than a huge snow or sleet .storm. Roosevelt has yet to received some snow that will stick to the ground, however, that hasn't been the case in other areas of Duchesne County where snow is sticking to everything. Last year Green Thumb provided opportunities to more than 26,000 older Americans. Founded in 1965 by the National Farmers Union, a national organization dedicated to preserving the family farm and improving rural America, Green Thumb today haa participants in 44 states and Puerto Rico performing a wide variety of valuable community services. They tutor students, teach skilled trades and crafts, proand day-carvide home-healprepare and deliver meals for homebound people, care for the disabled, operate computers, and work as clerks, mechanics, and manual laborers. th e, Geography Awareness week Nov. the importance of geography during National Geography Awareness Week, Nov. 15 - 21. 15-2- 1 Utah continues to eijoy the benefits of a strong economy, low jobless rate, and increased planning as more and more businesses locate here. Were you aware that geography plays an important role in these and other aspects of our communities? Planners, developers, real estate agents, utility companies and municipal officials all use information and tools developed by geographers. Now Utahns can help promote This year Utah educators and parents will focus on the worlds changing population through the theme People, Places, and Patterns: Geography Puts the Pieces Togeth- Join the nation in helping teach todays youth about the dynamics of Earths population its composition, distribution, and movement -- - during Geography Awareness Week. For more information contact the Utah Geographic Alliance at (435) 781-314- 6. community. If you have any questions about the lessons you may ask any member of the Curriculum Committee: Ace Davis or Gloria Thompson at Union High, Dixie Swasey or Semo Neria at Duchesne Elementary, and Joye Brown or Kayleen Silver at East Elementary. 4. Three years ago a number of concerned citizens met as a Facilitation Committee. One of their suggestions was to have the history of Duchesne County including the - Ute involvement MurdockTravel aa taught in Duchesne County schools. Superintendent John Aland immediately set up a curriculum cofniiiittee td write the lessons. A number of the lessons have now been prepared and song and dance ensemble SUU The 1998-9- 9 version of Southern Utah Universitys Acclamation song and dance ensemble is now in full rehearsal for a series ofholiday performances. This years group has already performed extensively, including presentations for Utahs high WP counselors and academic advisers and with Smith 4 at the opening ceremonies of the World Senior Games. Acclamation is one of SUU's premier performing groups, Del Beatty, director of the group, says. Our shows are upbeat, each performance centers around a major theme, and we include energetic choreography. Our group has a nice mix ofboth veteran Acclamation members and new performers, Marriott said. We are looking forward to a full season of performances. Meagin Olsen of Roosevelt is a member ofthe upper division Acclamation this year. Tours in recent years have taken Acclamation performances to Mexico, Tahiti, Hawaii, Japan, and Korea. The group also completes an ambitious local performance schedule in Utah and surrounding states. U.S. Cattle INSIDE ZIONS BANK 722-868- 3 AIRFARE COMPANION FARES Oakland Spokane Phoenix low 1996. ... ... included. 64 64 64 San Diego Portland 59 Seattle 59 St. 62 Kansas City. 109 . . Louis... 114 Other restrictions may apply DISNEYLAND 2 NIGHT LAND ONLY PACKAGE 2 night hotel stay Disneyland Flex Passport One Free Early Admission to Disneyland (does not operate daily) Shuttle from hotel to Disneyland Continental Breakfast Daily QUAUTY;AUTOIV10TIVE.SERVICE FEATURINGtASE CERTIFIED MECHANICS 7" m VSN4 as lee Deoearber 17. Pei person (WAD occupancy 2 adults and 2 children lages 3 - 111 stayeig together lived an availability. Tines and service lees not moMed Other restnOons may apply 7 DAY 6 NIGHT HOLLYWOOD & BAJA CRUISE! at the Historic Roosevelt Hollywood or Wilshire Royale Hotels 2 night stay Cattle and calves on feed for Other disappearance totaled . Farts art EACH WAV from SLC based an roundtrip travel. Fares are per penen, based on two people traveling together. 7 day advance purchase. Travel valid Dec 1 - April!. Seating s landed Fares are PFCs and S10.00 service fees per person are not slaughter market in the United 61,000 during September, 15 percent above 1997 but 13 percent be- . Sacramento on Feed States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 9.75 million head on Oct. 1. The inventory was 2 percent below Oct. 1, 1997 but 10 percent above Oct 1, 1996. The inventoiy included 5.95 million steers and steer calves, down 2 percent from the previous year. This group accounted for 61 percent of the total inventory. Heifers and heifer calves accounted for 3.77 million head, down 3 percent from 1997. Placements in feedlots during September totaled 2.65 million, 2 percent below 1997 and slightly below 1996. Net placements were 2.59 million. During September, placements of cattle and calves weighing less than 600 pounds were 433.000, 600 - 699 pounds were 479.000, 700 - 799 pounds were 796.000, and 800 pounds and greater were 941,000. Marketings of fed cattle during September totaled 1.86 million, 3 percent above 1997 and 18 percent above 1996. . 59 59 Los Angeles 4 night Mexican Baja Cruise; (Catalina & WE NOW ACCEPT: Ensenada, Mexico) Most meals included RC WILLEY Ask about ca rental, ,rom transfers & available attractions! BlUnilviil- CREDIT - VaM new December 14: Febroory 1 - March 22. INCLU0ES PORT CHARGES Pet person douHe occ Based so mHabdily. Othei restnetons may apply CARDS MEXICO APPLY FOR YOUR RC WILLEY CARD AT BIG O TODAY! 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