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Pittsfield Area Senior Center
Your Resource for
Healthy Aging
We Are Here to Help You!
To protect our participants, staff, and the community, the senior center still remains
closed until further notice due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19. Please contact
2020 the center for updates because it is always an ever-changing situation.
Meals to Go
Remember that we have takeaway meals for our congregate clients. While
we still are not open for seated congregate dining, we do have the frozen
Located in the Pittsfield meals that you can pick up every Tuesday and Thursday. If interested
Community Center please call the center and we will meet you in the parking lot with your
meals. The service is quick and easy and the meals are excellent. Please remember that
74 Main Street you can pick from a variety of frozen meal options each week.
Pittsfield, NH
03263
August is Wellness Month
Carol Schiferle
Manager August is National Wellness Month. This is a month that focuses on self-
cschiferle@bm-cap.org care, creating healthy routines and stress management. It is designated to
435-8482 help remind us the importance of focusing on self-care, managing stress
and promoting healthy routines.
Serving the
communities of: People are encouraged to challenge themselves to create new, healthier habits that
Barnstead promote wellness. Here are some suggestions to help you focus on self-care this month
Chichester and the months to follow.
Epsom
Loudon Begin your day with a stretch. Stretching helps keep your muscles flexible and strong
Pittsfield and protects your joints and muscles from injury (visit: www.healthline.com/health/
senior-health/stretching-exercises).
Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:00 am – 2:00 pm Eat foods that give you lots of nutrients without a lot of extra calories, such as fruits
and vegetables (choose different types with bright colors), whole grains, like oatmeal,
Friday whole-wheat bread, and brown rice, fat-free or low-fat milk and cheese, seafood, lean
8:00 am—1:00 pm meats, poultry, and eggs, beans, nuts, and seeds.
Lunch Avoid empty calories. These are foods with lots of calories but few nutrients, such as
Monday - Thursday
chips, candy, baked goods, soda, and alcohol.
12:00 noon
Services Drink more water. Water lubricates joints and transports nutrients for energy and
Door to Door Bus health.
Transportation
Meals on Wheels Exercise. What activities do you like? Gardening, dancing, walking, volunteering? Find
Exercise Programs ways to weave activities you enjoy as exercise into your daily schedule.
Social Activities Breathe. When stressed you tend to hold your breath or take much shallower breaths.
Merrimack County And then your whole body tenses, creating muscle tension, and maybe even pain.
Service Link Practice deep breathing.
1-866-634-9412
https://www.healthywomen.org/ https://peaceofmindpo.com/
Elder Services, Community Action Program Belknap Merrimack Counties, Inc., 225-3295
JUST FOR FUN HELPFUL INFORMATION
Fun Websites to Visit Fraud Alert
No FDA-approved vaccine and no cure for
Having to stay socially isolated can start having COVID-19.
negative effects on our health. For those that have The Centers for Disease Control &
access to a computer there are a number of Prevention (CDC) & other public health officials may
organizations that offer programs to help maintain contact you if they believe you may have been exposed to
your mental health. Below are some websites and the virus, but they will NOT need to ask you for
insurance or financial information.
virtual programming option's to keep your mind
Do NOT give out your Medicare number, social security
sharp. number or personal information in response to unsolicited
Road Scholar is committed to making learning calls, texts, emails, home visits, or booths at health fairs
possible even when travel is not. That’s why this & other public venues.
collection free online lectures was created for Carefully review your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN)
adults. Learn from Road Scholar’s expert or Explanation of Benefits (EOB), looking for errors or
instructors around the world as they discuss claims for products or services that weren't received.
everything from Vikings in France to the Senior Medicare Patrol helps empower and assist
evolution of Native American cuisine in Santa Fe. Medicare beneficiaries, families, and care givers to
The online lectures will give you a taste of some prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and
of our most popular Road Scholar programs right abuse. For more information about SMP and assistance,
from the comfort of your own home. https:// call 603-271-9080. www.smpresource.org
www.roadscholar.org/virtuallearning
Bus Transportation Schedule
Broadway Plays and Musicals: There are 15
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Broadway plays and Musicals you can watch on From 8:00 AM—3:00 PM
stage from home https://tinyurl.com/wyq8vsx. The bus service is running at limited capacity.
A list of free, online, boredom-busting Call dispatch at 603-225-1989 to reserve your seat or ask any
resources! Chatter Pack is a resource list ran by questions. We request a donation of only $3.00 round trip for
volunteers. Have fun, explore the world from the those aged 60 and over. Limited rides are available for adults
safety of your home, and please stay safe. with disabilities. Please note that you need to call twenty-four
https://chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/list-of-online- hours in advance to reserve your seat . This service can be
resources-for-anyone-who-is-isolated-at-home used for medical appointments, shopping, other errands,
social activities, and visits with friends and family.
Have a Laugh
Important Community Resources
Why are frogs always so happy? They eat Help with Heating and Electric Cost: Concord Area 603-
225-6880
what ever bugs them NH Electric Assistance Program: You may be eligible for a
discount 9%-77% on your electric bill, call 603-485-7825.
My friend thinks he is smart. He told me an NH Legal Advice: This program is available to NH residents
onion is the only food that makes you cry, so I threw over the age of 60, free of charge, call 603-624-6000.
a coconut at his face ServiceLink: This is your connection to information and
support services for seniors, call 603-338-6625.
Q. What do clouds do when they become rich? Commodity Supplemental Food: If your are looking for
A. They make it rain! healthy foods, are lower income, and 60 or older you may
qualify for this program. Call 603-225-2050.
Q: Why do hamburgers go to the gym
A: To get better buns! Managing an Ongoing Health Condition
Managing an ongoing health condition can be challenging.
Q: What starts with E, ends with E, and has only 1 Concord Regional VNA’s Better Choices, Better Health™
online program helps adults living or caring for someone with
letter in it? arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, or any ongoing mental or
A: Envelope. physical condition. This six-week interactive workshop that
begins September 15 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. provides
A 3 years old boy sits near a pregnant woman. participants with valuable tools and information to help
Boy: Why do you look so fat? manage disease symptoms, maintain proper nutrition and
Pregnant woman: I have a baby inside me. exercise, communicate with your healthcare provider, and
Boy: Is it a good baby? more. Registration is required and space is limited. To
Pregnant woman: Yes, it is a very good baby. register, call (603) 224-4093, ext. 5815 or
Boy: Then why did you eat it?! visit www.crvna.org. Once your registration is confirmed,
http://www.laughfactory.com/jokes you will receive a link to the program. Underwriting is
generously provided by Northeast Delta Dental.
Senior News Publications, 7 Philbrook Terrace, Hampton, NH 03842, 603-601-8047 ~ SeniorNewsletter@aol.com
THE WELLNESS CORNER
Hypertension: Understanding a Silent Killer
Chronically high blood pressure — hypertension — can cause damage to your blood vessels and
internal organs including your heart. Currently affecting 1 in 3 adults in the United States,
hypertension has been called a silent threat because the condition itself has no symptoms.
However, the effect on your body can be life-threatening over time. Engaging in healthy lifestyle
behaviors at all stages of life, regardless of race or ethnicity, can help keep your risk for
hypertension in check.
What You Can Do about High Blood Pressure
The first thing you can do is visit your doctor for routine checkups. Even though high blood pressure rarely
shows symptoms, the abnormal force of blood through the arteries, over time, can cause damage to your
internal organs, including your heart, blood vessels and kidneys. Thus, chronic hypertension increases the risk
for cardiovascular disease and other serious health issues.
Know your blood pressure and have it monitored. Regular physicals will determine if your blood pressure is
within the healthy limits. A blood pressure of less than 120 over 80 is considered healthy. While it is
important to keep both numbers from escalating, the top number, known as systolic pressure, indicates the
severity of your high blood pressure. If necessary, your doctor will discuss treatment options and supportive
health care. Meanwhile, a registered dietitian nutritionist can provide you with dietary strategies to help lower
your blood pressure.
Who You Are Matters
Age and ethnicity can be determining factors. High blood pressure tends to increase with age, generally
affecting adults age 50 and older. However, people with diabetes and individuals who are overweight also are
at increased risk for developing hypertension. In a 1999-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination
Survey of adults age 18 and over, non-Hispanic black Americans were more likely to develop pre-
hypertension and hypertension than non-Hispanic whites and Mexican Americans. While age and ethnicity are
contributing factors, anyone can be at risk.
Eat to Reduce Risk of Hypertension
Individuals at risk of high blood pressure may be advised to follow the Dietary Approaches to Stop
Hypertension diet to lower their blood pressure. The DASH diet is rich in fruits and vegetables and low in fat
and sodium. Studies show that the DASH diet can lower your blood pressure. While the diet benefited
participants of all ages, the highest improvements were in middle-aged individuals — typically an age when
rates of cardiovascular disease are greatly increased.
Since most Americans are getting too much sodium from the foods they eat, it's important to learn ways to
reduce it. Remember, it's important to keep up with regular physicals, especially if you are overweight or have
diabetes, because these factors can increase your risk for high blood pressure. Consider a diet that is high in
fruits and vegetables and low in fat and sodium. Simply lowering sodium intake may have a significant impact
on blood pressure and thus improve overall health.
https://www.eatright.org/health/wellness/preventing-illness/hypertension-understanding-a-silent-killer
Sweet Poppy Seed Fruit Salad
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
Pinch salt (or no salt)
6 ounces strawberries, trimmed and chopped
8 ounces blueberries • 8 ounces blackberries • 8 ounces raspberries
5 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
Directions
1. Whisk honey, orange juice, poppy seeds, and salt in a small bowl.
2. Toss fruit in a large serving bowl.
3. Just before serving, add dressing to fruit and toss.
Makes 8 servings
Elder Services
Community Action Program, Belknap Merrimack Counties, Inc.
Suzanne Demers, Director - Peggy Maylone, Operations Manager
Consider donating a tax deductible contribution to the Meals on Wheels Program in tribute to someone special, or to
celebrate a special occasion.
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Address: _________________________________ (circle one above)
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