How to Successfully Age in Place - Montezuma County
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How to Successfully Age in Place Surveys generally show that older adults want to age in their own home and the community familiar to them. It has also been shown that living in one’s own home contributes to a long life. But life for the senior community is changing and it’s crucial to assist elders with these dramatic changes. Additionally, it is essential that for those seniors who have adapted to the use of technology for living that they not let such adaptive life- style changes keep them from leaving the home. This technology has become almost a must for individuals who want to continue to live in their own home. Smart phones are essential as wearable devices attached to smart phones can monitor health and activity, se- curity cameras and other devices can help with safety and tracking devices can assist family and friends stay in touch or provide help in a moment’s notice. Adding to the change in behavior patterns if of course, the pan- demic. This has meant a rise in the use of telehealth and the placing of medical equipment in the home for re- view and monitoring. Such changes can be confusing and not always successful. Ordering groceries and other supplies online then delivered to the front door of a home has become more commonplace; all done through a few touches of a small-screened computer, your phone. These changes are likely permanent and have, for some, made living in the home a bit easier The fact remains that isolation from the community, from friends and neighbors however, is not healthy. Aside from the pan- demic, societal trends have led us to the point where older adults are more likely to be isolated or lonely.” Many are no longer in the workforce, are apt to live alone and extended families are more geographically dis- persed than past generations. And while some individuals feel content in isolation, most do not. While adults and their families must stay connected as much as possible, it is imperative that seniors either begin again, or just begin, being a part of the larger community. I have often stated that while Senior Services can offer games, activities and events, doing so does very little if you choose to stay in your home. And yes, a video call can be helpful, there is just nothing like conversation, activity and socialization among people. We will always welcome you here at the center. We want your ideas, your input and mostly, we want you to be a part of us. Doing so is the best answer to the question, “How can I age successfully in place”? Montezuma County Senior Services, Proudly serving the seniors of Cortez, Dolores and Mancos MONTEZUMA COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES, 107 NORTH CHESTNUT, CORTEZ 970-565-4166 JON PARKER, LORI THOMPSON, REBECCA LEE, FAWN KENDRICK ,TAMMNY TREVINO TARA TAYLOR, CASSIN MCCLURE THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER
NEW FACES Please welcome two (well sort of) new faces to the Senior Center. Cassin McClure will fulfill duties as our much needed Office Manager. Cassin has volunteered at the center for several years. Gladly, she has been accepted into a Federal Sen- ior Employment Training Program with our center as the host agency. Always willing to help where needed, Cassin has a fun, positive spirit with a dedication to making the center a warm and welcoming place for our el- derly community. So glad to have you on board Cassin!!! Tara Taylor has brought two new exciting exercise classes to the center; Senior Yoga and a rocking group in her Senior Cardio class. Better yet, Tara is now the Senior Center’s Site and Activities Coordinator helping out with meals, activities and more. We love the positive spirit, energy and hard work Tara is bringing to the center. Thanks Tara for joining us!
September Senior Meals Calendar
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
August 30 Sept. 1 Sept. 2 Sept. 3
Hamburger Soup Chicken Noodles Chili Dog Salisbury Steak N’
Fruit Salad / Roll Salad Potato Salad gravy
Shortcake Cookie Biscuits Cucumber Salad Mashed Spuds
Apricot Crisp Vanilla Puddin’ Peas & Carrots
Sept. 6 Sept. 8 Sept. 9 Sept. 10
Closed for the
BBQ Hamburger Beef Stew Meat loaf Tacos
Holiday
W/Fixin’s Cornbread Mashed Potato / Spanish Rice
Mmm Slaw Salad Brown Gravy Refried Beans
Watermelon Salad Choco chip cookie Salad Bar Ice Cream Cones
Sept. 13 Sept. 15 Sept. 16 Sept. 17
Spaghetti S.O.S. on Baked Tater White Chicken Chili Pork Loin
Garlic Bread Pea & Carrots salad W/ Mashed
Salad
Pineapple up side Tortilla Green Beans
Bread Pudding
down Vanilla Pudding Choc. Pudding
Sept. 20 Sept. 22 Sept. 23 Sept. 24
Baked Chicken Beef Enchiladas Terriyki Chicken Breaded Tilapia
Mashed Taters W/Fixins’ Fish Seasoned Rice
Cream Gravy Sopapilla Sherbet Fried Rice Corn
California Veggies ‘Nilla pudding Peaches
Sept. 27 Sept. 29 Sept. 30
Cook’s Choice Cook’s Choice Cook’s Choice
August 2021 (Senior Exercise Classes)
Jan Senhenna: Matter of Balance (strength), 970-529-0545
Donna Hicks: Tai Chi, 435-705-3412
Tara Taylor: Senior Cardio / Senior Yoga, 970-317-5875
*Classes are held in the Annex lobby
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
2 3 4 2 6
9:00 Sr. Yoga 8:00 Balance /Strength 8:00 Balance /Strength
10:00 Sr. Cardio 1:00 Tai Chi 9:15 Sr. Yoga
10:15 Sr. Cardio
1:00 Tai Chi
9 10 11 9 13
9:00 Sr. Yoga 8:00 Balance /Strength 8:00 Balance /Strength
10:00 Sr. Cardio 1:00 Tai Chi 9:15 Sr. Yoga
10:15 Sr. Cardio
1:00 Tai Chi
16 17 18 16 20
9:00 Sr. Yoga 8:00 Balance /Strength 8:00 Balance /Strength
10:00 Sr. Cardio 1:00 Tai Chi 9:15 Sr. Yoga
10:15 Sr. Cardio
1:00 Tai Chi
23 24 25 23 27
9:00 Sr. Yoga 8:00 Balance /Strength 8:00 Balance /Strength
10:00 Sr. Cardio 1:00 Tai Chi 9:15 Sr. Yoga
10:15 Sr. Cardio
1:00 Tai Chi
30 31
9:00 Sr. Yoga 8:00 Balance /Strength
10:00 Sr. Cardio 1:00 Tai Chi
Seniors Services welcomes Greg Felson of Colorado State University’s Montezuma County
Extension Office in offering the National Council on Aging’s “Aging Mastery” course.
10 classes will encompass many of thee most crucial areas of living specific to seniors. With
local experts in their fields bringing their specific knowledge. This National Best Practice
Program is limited to 15 participants. Enrollment is only $25 so please contact the Exten-
sion office ( 565-3123) to reserve your place in this exciting and needed program.
TOPICS INCLUDE
Aging Basics
Exercise
Sleep
Healthy Eating
Montezuma county / Colorado
state university Extension and Financial Fitness
Montezuma county senior services
Advance Plan-
ning
Healthy -
Relationships
Medication Man-
agement
The program will meet on Community
Mondays and Wednesdays Engagement
from 1:30-3:30 pm at the Falls Prevention
Senior Center. Starting
October 4th – November Local Experts
3rd. Erin Johnson,
Esq
Cost of the program is $25.
SW Health
Montezuma County / CSU
Extension Office Dietician
October 4th, 2021
103 North Chestnut
September 30th, 2021 Cortez, CO 81321 Long-term
Extension Office (970)565-3123 Options
September 30th, 2021
County Health
Dept.
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