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Show Friday, December I Senior News North Summit ting across the table from us. We hope Boyd and Minnette Paskett are Senior Citizens . Celebrate Holidays Responsibly by Louise Wallace Why ii it that when it tnowi we get impatient and want our walki cleared up right away even though we may or may not have any intention of going out? Well, thanks to the good folks at City Hall, we could get to the building and park ourcars. Grant Geary and Woodrow Nielson were the good little elves that finished the job with the snow blower and shovels. We don't want any broken bones or injured dignities so let's remember that even though it looks clean it may still be a bit slick. President Delia Griffith took charge of the meetings. Agnes Apostolakos and Woodrow gave the prayers. Delia welcome newcomers, Pat Treen and her daughter Sherry, and she reminded us that dues of $3 are due in January. We thank Willa Dearden for the homemade peanut butter candy. When a person like me can't eat chocolate, that is indeed a treat. Now if we could take the sugar out, George Phelps and the other diabetics would be most happy. We wondered why Grant was so happy on Wednesday, then he shared his recipe for the fruit cake he has been baking while Gen is away all day working in the mink. It seems like he followed the recipe doing better, also Alpha Richins who had surgery recently and Gladys Downard who is on kidney real well and made darn sure the dialysis. Space doesn't allow our whiskey wu of the highest quality. mentioning all of you so hope your Makes a guy wonder what happened holidays are the best. to the other ingredients. I made a boo-bo- o and owe the Our community was saddened by band an apology. It wasn't the deaths of our old friend, Rachel "Barnacle Bill The Sailor" number that brought the house down in Wright and the young Smith family. Donita and her two children, Morgan it. was "Bill Bailey". Dakota and Sierra and of the passMaybe they will practice and do ing of Jim Garfield. The Lord has "Barnacle Bill" the next time. other plans for them and he needs I have been enjoying doing my Christmas cards. It's almost like them right now. We send our symhaving a visit with my friends as pathies to their families. Granite Furniture send some Fve had time to reflect on how each beautiful LDS Temple calendars by person or family has touched my way of George and Shirley Phelps. life. It's a lovely time of the year and a good time to let our friends Mine has a special wall in my bedroom to remind me what Christmas know we cherish them, I share this poem by my brother-in-laand life is all about Shirley Phelps Ken Still: conducted the monthly board meetSleigh bells ring. Lighted trees ing on Friday and she volunteered And holly wreaths are everyto take charge of the activities for December so since Christmas falls where. Children caroling in the streets on Wednesday, we will have our exReminds me Christmas is very tra special holiday dinner on Friday, the 20, and plan on seeing you at near. The snow is deep beneath the tree the Center the next Friday. New The sun is sinking low. Years Eve will be a potluck supper The beauty of it all is great about 6 p.m. That should give us Because Christmas makes it so. plenty of time for fun and games. So open wide, your eyes and ears We know 1997 can't come in withSee the miracle of our land, out us ushering it in. We send greetings to all. Sure And thank the Lord for all we would like to have folks like Ina have With a generous heart and helpful Blonquist, Mabel Jones, Emerson Staples, and Clare Warburton sit hand. Support For Alzheimer Caregivers Can Delay Nursing Home Placement New research concluding that a program of education and emotional support for family caregivers may significantly delay nursing home placement of individuals with Alzheimer's disease shows such counseling can be a legitimate healthcare service, according to the Utah Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. The study, published in the Journal of The American Medical Association, demonstrates that a applied program of individualized social support and caregiver education, plus continuously available counseling, enabled spouse caregivers to delay nursing home placement of their loved ones with Alzheimer's disease an average pro-activ- of 329 days longer than those who coping with Alzheimer's disease are did not receive the treatment "It's encouraging to see scientific evidence that nursing home placement and its financial cost can be delayed when families are enabled to care for their loved ones at home", said Tom Cotterill, Executive Director of the Utah Chapter. However, caregiving is consuming and has high emotional and physical costs fin caregivers, so it's important they feel able to cope with the disease and to choose the kind of care that's most appropriate for their loved one aiyl their circumstances A good nursing home or other care facility can be an appropriate option 'The study suggests that people better able to exert control over their lives' and make choices about their care options, when they receive expert education and counseling throughout the duration of the . Secured Credit Cards If you have no credit or a negative credit history, it can be difficult to obtain an unsecured credit card. But what you may not know is that you may be able to qualify for a secured credit card, which can offer many of the same benefits as an unsecured carl A secured credit card is much like a secured loan. You are required to deposit money into a savings account of a certificate of deposit as collateral for a line of credit. The card has the same appearance as an unsecured card and can offer the samejconvenience and charging privileges as a traditional unsecured credit card. While almost anyone can apply for a secured credit card, there are some limitations. Most issuers do not accept applicants that have been convicted of credit card fraud, have outstanding liens on their property, or are filing for bankruptcy. Finding the best card for you requires research. You should determine what features are most important to your financial situation and spending style measuring them against the costs associated with each offer. Factors such as application fees, annual fees, finance charges, accrued interest on the deposit, available line of credit and minimum savings deposit are some of the most important considerations. In most cases, an application fee is required by the issuer, which adds to the cost of obtaining a secured card. The fee is usually if you're not accepted by the issuer. Once you're accepted for the card, you are required to make a deposit into a savings account or certificate of deposit as security. The average minimum deposit required can run around $300. The amount of money you deposit should depend on your income and the line of credit desired. However, some issuers will offer credit the same' or greater than the amount deposited; some others than may offer a credit limit lower the amount deposited. Motf issuers will pay you interest on your security deposit. The more money you wish to or are required to deposit, the more important it is to have a card that offers respectable interest payments. Like most secured credit cards, issuers of unsecured cards charge additional fees for use of the card and services associated with the card, such as cash advances, late payment fees, and fees for charging over the disease?" Cotterill said Elements of the support and education program described in the study are available in Utah. The Utah Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, located in Salt Lake City with a branch office in St.. -George, serves the caregi r families of an estimated 23,000 people in Utah with Alzheimer's. Services include support groups, a toll-frHELPLINE, referrals and free educational materials. The chapter also can refer caregivers to other local service providers for additional assistance. "As the population ages, the chance that people will become caregivers for someone with Alzheimer's continues to rise," said Cotterill. "This is not a role for which most people are prepared. We encourage all caregivers and family 1 1996 The Summit County Bee Subscribe To The Summit County Bee Chanukah, Christmas, and New Year's make this a time of year for celebrating. Summit County residents are urged to celebrate responsibly by never driving under the influence of alcohol. Many people mistakenly believe that if they are not noticeably drunk, they will be safe drivers. What many don't realize is that a person's mind and body can be impaired even before they feel a buzz from alcohol. Because it affects the central nervous system, alcohol causes loss of concentration, visual problems and slower reaction time. Alcohol also dulls areas of the brain that enable people to make sensible, safe decisions. Following a few simple rules will help keep you and others safe. First, don't drink at all if you are going to be driving. Second, if you have been drinking, get a ride with someone who hasn't or call a cab or a friend. Lately, don't get in a car if the driver has been drinking, even if they tell you that they are okay to iGREATjBimtONlPOWERiTOOLSli drive. Remember this season that if you drive under the influence of alcohol even once, you are a threat to people's lives. Enjoy the holidays by celebrating responsibly. 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