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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES NEWSLETTER AND UPCOMING EVENTS

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Alzheimer’s Association and Henderson County

Cooperative Extension together are

sponsoring an educational event . It

will be held at the Expo Center from

10 to 11:30 a.m. We will be

presenting tips from the latest

research to give you insight into how

to make lifestyle choices that help

you keep your brain and body

healthy as you age.

February 7, 2019

Healthy Living for

Your Brain and Body

Registration is required by calling 1-800-272-3900

or go to communityresourcefinder.org to register.

Open to public.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost of the class is $15 per

person. Taught by Jinger Wilson. Basket can be

used as a napkin holder, it will hold a 9x9 casserole

or as a collect all basket. Space is very limited.

Please call the Extension Office to reserve your spot

270-826-8387.

February 20, 2019

Basket Weaving

Class

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

FEBRUARY

5 Healthy Farmer, Happy Life

7 Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body

20 Basket Weaving Class

MARCH

1 50 Year Homemaker (Deadline to submit)

8 Cultural Arts Deadline

22 Homemaker Training

Watch, Listen, Read, and Follow

Tune into Lifestyles on Channel 25 the second Tuesday of each

month at 11:30 a.m. Listen on WSON Thursday mornings at 6:45

a.m. and look for the Lifestyles column each Sunday in the

Gleaner or online. Follow us on Facebook—Henderson County

Extension-Family and Consumer Sciences and on Twitter—

amandahardy@amandahardy

There is no doubt that Valentine’s Day is all about roses, chocolates, and candies. This year, instead, make healthy gifts to give to your loved ones that anyone would love.

You don’t have to completely skip the sweets, but there are many good alternatives to the rich chocolate and sugary candy that you have been giving and receiving for years.

Everyone loves chocolate-covered strawberries this time of year. These are a great option to give as gifts, especially since you are incorporating a fruit.

Another fun idea is to use different fruits and put messages on them like you would see on a Valentine’s Day card, such as “you are the apple of my eye” or “I am bananas for you.” This option can even be fun for your kids to take to school for their classmates.

Mason jar gifts have become very popular because they are versatile, easy to make, and hold well. Grab a mason jar, and make your own version of oats with a twist.

You can get creative and add different sweeteners or flavors such as honey or dried fruit to complete your recipe. Just add a tag with a message and a red bow, and you have a perfect Valentine’s Day gift sure to impress.

Coming up with healthy gift ideas can be fun and will make your gift stand out when you give it to your friends and family. Get creative and encourage others to do the same!

Source: Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Food and Nutrition; Hannah Ford-Hickey, Graduate Studies

Unique and Healthy Valentine’s Days

Mental Health Support (continued)

Mental health conditions can also begin to develop in young children. Younger children cannot yet identify or talk easily about their thoughts and emotions. Therefore, the best thing to look at is their behavior. Symptoms in children may include the

following:

Changes in school performance

Excessive worry or anxiety, such as fighting to avoid going

to bed or school

Hyperactive behavior

Frequent nightmares

Frequent disobedience or aggression

Frequent temper tantrums

Here are some things to consider when reaching out:

If someone you know is suicidal, immediately call theNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. If itis an extreme emergency, call 911 or go to a hospital

emergency room.

If you do not think a person is suicidal or at risk of harm forhurting others, make an appointment with the primary

healthcare provider or pediatrician.

If the symptoms are moderate to severe, make anappointment with a specialized doctor immediately. Contactyour community mental health center or primary health

care provider for a referral to a specialized doctor.

If a child is in school or at college, contact the school and

ask about their support services for mental health issues.

Seek out support groups in the community. Educateyourself about the symptoms and diagnosis. Social support

and knowledge can be valuable tools for coping.

Getting a diagnosis is just the first step. Knowing your own goals and needs is also important. Treatments for mental illness vary by diagnosis and by person. There’s no one-size-fits-all

treatment.

References: National Alliance on Mental Illness (2018). Know the Warning Signs. Retrieved October 2018 from https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Know-the-Warning-Signs. National Alliance on Mental Illness (2018). Find Support. Retrieved October 2018 from https://www.nami.org/Find-Support.

Source: Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Senior Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development, University of Kentucky

College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

Amanda Hardy County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences

Mental Health Support

You or someone you know might be struggling. You are not alone! There are many supports, services, and treatment op-tions that could help. Changes in behavior or mood might be the early warning signs of a mental health condition. These should never be ignored. There are many different types of mental illness. It is not always easy to tell the difference be-tween expected behaviors and the signs of a mental illness. Unlike diabetes or cancer, there is no medical test that can accurately diagnose mental illness. Each illness has its own symptoms. However, there are some common signs. Here are

several of those signs in adults and adolescents:

Excessive worry or fear

Feeling excessively sad

Confused thinking

Problems concentrating or learning

Extreme mood changes, including highs or lows

Prolonged feelings of irritability or anger

Avoiding friends and social activities

Difficulty understanding or relating to other people

Changes in sleeping habits or feeling tired and low energy

Changes in eating habits such as increased hunger or

lack of appetite

Changes in sex drive

Difficulty perceiving reality (experiencing or sensing things

that do not actually exist)

Inability to perceive changes in one’s own feelings, behav-

ior, or personality

Abuse of alcohol or drugs

Multiple physical ailments with no known cause(headaches, stomach aches, other ongoing “aches and

pains”)

Thinking about suicide

Inability to carry out daily activities or handle daily prob-

lems and stress

An intense fear of weight gain or concern with appearance

Download this and past issues of the Adult, Youth, Parent and Family Caregiver Health Bulletins: http://fcs-hes.ca.uky.edu/content/health-bulletins

F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 9

HEART HEALTHFebruary is American Heart Month. Heart

disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. The term heart disease refers to several types of heart conditions. However, the most common type of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease, which affects blood flow to the heart. Decreased blood flow can cause a heart attack.

Lowering your risk of heart diseaseYou can make healthy changes to

lower your risk of developing heart disease. Controlling and preventing risk factors is also important for people who already have heart disease. When you choose healthy behaviors, you lower your heart disease risk while also preventing other serious chronic conditions like diabetes and some kinds of cancer.

Written by: Natalie JonesEdited by: Alyssa SimmsDesigned by: Rusty ManseauStock images: 123RF.com

There are steps you can take to lower your risk:

• Know your risks, and talk to your doctor about your family health history.

• Watch your weight. Being overweight or obese increases your risk for heart disease.

• Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke. Cigarette smoking greatly increases your risk for heart disease.

• Control your cholesterol and blood pressure. For most adults the ideal number for blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg. To know your cholesterol, have your cholesterol checked by your doctor and talk with him or her about how your cholesterol affects your overall risk of heart disease.

• If you drink alcohol, drink in moderation. Men should have no more than two drinks per day, and women only one.

• Get active. Adults should aim for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical

activity (like a brisk walk) each week, or about 30 minutes a day, five days a week.

• Eat well. Choose healthy options including fruits and vegetables. Limiting salt, saturated fat, and added sugar.

While you cannot change factors like age and family history, even small changes to your diet and lifestyle can improve your heart health and lower your risk by as much as 80 percent. This February, remind your family and friends to focus on their hearts and take care of their health.

SOURCES:• https://healthfinder.gov/NHO/FebAnnounce.aspx• https://www.cdc.gov/features/american-heart-health• https://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/data_statistics/fact_sheets/fs_heart_disease.htm• https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/healthy_living.htm• https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/know-your-risk/know-your-numbers

Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke. Cigarette smoking greatly increases your risk for heart disease.

We continue to accept donations for Redbanks and the FCS Classroom at Henderson County High School.

Please bring items they can use to the Extension Office.

KEHA State Meeting 2019

Planning is underway for the 2019 KEHA State Meeting to be held May 14-16 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Louisville. Lincoln Trail Area is host. Meeting sessions and activities will take place Tuesday-Thursday. The room block for reservations is now open. Info will be posted to the KEHA website (www.keha.org).

Diabetes Support Group—Will resume Third Thursday of each month beginning April 2019 at 5:30 p.m. in the Extension Office Meeting Room (this is a location change)

Happy Knitters—Every Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Education & Expo Center Conference Room

Hooks and Needles—Third Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Education & Expo Center Project Room. Bring brown bag lunch

OTHER GROUPS & CLUBS

February Roll Call:

Can you recall the name of your first boy crush in elementary school?

February Thought for the Month:

“You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try.”

-Beverly Sills

CLUBS

March 27—Leader Lesson Homemaker Training. April Lesson (Creating and Maintaining Family Traditions) starts at 10:30 a.m. May Lesson (Economical Entrees) this lesson starts at 12 noon. These lessons will be held in the Expo Center. No lunch will be provided between lessons.

Afternooners—February 20, 2019 meet at

Rockhouse on the River at 11:30 a.m.

Anthoston—No information.

Central—February 14, 2019 at 11 a.m. in Expo

Project Room–brown bag lunch. If meeting is

canceled due to sickness or weather—Gisele Purdy

will call the members. Gisele Purdy, Lesson Leader.

Niagara—February 20, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Cash

Creek Baptist Church; Bonnie Kerr, Lesson Leader;

Melissa Byrne, Hostess

Town & Country—February 18, 2019 at 6 p.m. in

Expo Kitchen.

March 1—Deadline to submit—Please submit any

50 Year Homemaker member to the Extension office

at 270-826-8387..

March 8—Cultural Arts—We will be judging cultural

arts items. Please make sure your art items are

turned in this date.

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