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Every year, tens of thousands of elderly Americans are abused in their own homes, in relatives’ homes, and even in facilities responsible for their care. By learning the signs and symptoms of elder abuse and how to act on behalf of an elderly person who is being abused, you’ll not only be helping someone else but strengthening your own defenses against elder abuse in the future.

As elders become more physically frail, they’re less able to stand up to bullying and or fight back if attacked. They may not see or hear as well or think as clearly as

they used to, leaving openings for unscrupulous people to take advantage of them. Mental or physical ailments may make them more trying companions for the people who live with them.

Tens of thousands of seniors across the United States are being abused: harmed in some substantial way often by people who are directly responsible for their care. The 500,000 to 1,000,000 reports of elder abuse recorded by authorities every year are only the tip of the iceberg; according to data from different states, for every case of elder abuse reported, another 12 or 13 are not.

Physical elder abuse is non-accidental use of force against an elderly person that results in physical pain, injury, or impairment. Such abuse includes not only physical assaults such as hitting or shoving but also the inappropriate use of drugs, restraints, or confinement.

In emotional or psychological senior abuse, people speak to or treat elderly persons in ways that cause emotional pain or distress. Sexual elder abuse is contact with an elderly person without the elder’s consent.

Elder neglect is failure to fulfill a care-taking obligation. It can be active (intentional) or passive (unintentional). At first, you might not recognize or take seriously signs of elder abuse. They may appear to be symptoms of dementia or signs of the elderly person’s frailty. In fact, many of the signs and symptoms of elder abuse do overlap with symptoms of mental deterioration, but that doesn’t mean you should dismiss them on the caregiver’s say-so.

It’s difficult to take care of a senior when he or she has many different needs, and it’s difficult to be elderly when age brings with it infirmities and dependence. Both the demands of care giving and the needs of the elder can create situations in which abuse is more likely to occur. The stress of elder care can lead to mental and physical health problems that make caregivers burned out, impatient, and unable to keep from lashing out against elders in their care.

If you are a caregiver remember to take time for yourself to alleviate stress and refresh your tolerance. If you are the one being abused please find your inner strength and use your voice. No one should ever allow himself or herself to be abused. Make a promise to be aware of elder abuse, know the signs and know the symptoms. This is a serious problem that involves everyone.

When someone needs health advice who do they turn to? Some people may have a family member or friend in the medical field that can help them with problems and questions that may not be serious enough for a hospital or doctor's visit. Others might turn to the internet and attempt to gather the answers via the search engines. However, for those that don't fall into either of these categories, they may be able to turn to a member of their church for help and counsel, the parish nurse. Janet Routson FNP-BC, parish nurse for Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, was eager to learn more about this approach to faith and medicine when she first heard about it.

Janet Routson, originally born in Michigan, has spent much of her life helping others medicinally and spiritually. Janet knew that she wanted to be in the medical

field from her youth. She attended Michigan State University and the University of Michigan where she obtained her

Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN). After obtaining her masters, Janet was offered a very lucrative position in Alaska, which she gladly accepted. While in Alaska, Janet decided that she wanted to further her education and obtain the title of Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).

Unfortunately, the program in Anchorage would not accept a portion of her credits, and so, Janet took a new position in Virginia. She then began attending the Medical College of Virginia, where she did receive her

FNP-BC (board certified family nurse practitioner). After obtaining her FNP-BC, Janet began

working for the Veterans Association in Richmond, Virginia. After working for

the VA for some time in Richmond, Janet began job hunting for a position elsewhere, as living expenses were high in Richmond. After a short search, Janet ran across the VA in Amarillo that had an opening for a similar position as what she had done at the Richmond VA. She interviewed for it and shortly after moved to Amarillo after being hired. After serving in the medical field for many years, Janet happily retired in June of 2004.

Parish Nurse & Helping Hand to Others

Janet Routson

During her time in Amarillo, Janet attended Trinity Lutheran Church. While there, she heard about the program for parish nurses. Janet became the parish nurse for Trinity Lutheran Church in February of 2005. In March of 2008, Janet attended her first formal training program for parish nursing. In November of 2008, Janet transferred to become the parish nurse for Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, where she still serves as parish nurse today.

Over the past 40 years, the position of a parish nurse has become a new path for those in the field of nursing that want to contribute more assistance to those in their community. In the 1970's, Dr. Granger E. Westberg of Illinois, a Lutheran pastor, hospital chaplain, professor of practical theology, and teacher of medical students, created the initial ideology behind the posi-tion of the parish nurse. His philosophy was built on the belief that medicine transcends the physical & biological aspects of the body and that true healing involves not only the body, but also the mind and the soul. Dr. Westberg coined the term "whole person healing" for this union of treatment between body, mind, and soul. He envisioned parish nursing as an alliance between health care systems and congregations, linking the resources of the medical system with those of the faith community. Having a nurse on staff at one's church provides a very benefi-cial forum for health promotion and disease prevention. In addition, it allows members of the church to approach a medical expert with health concerns on an informal basis, which in turn can protect the well being of those with conditions that might become chronic or serious without guidance.

Initially the parish nurse movement was primar-ily concentrated in the Chicago area, however over the past 40 years, this new holistic approach to nursing in one's church, has grown to be world wide. There are now over 60 training programs nationally for those that wish to pursue this path. In the Texas Pan-handle, there are roughly 50 parish nurses throughout many denomina-tions. All parish nurses are registered nurses (RN) and many are unpaid volunteers that simply wish to dedicate their time to helping their peers.

The primary duties of a parish nurse are to provide health education, serve as health advocates and counselors, and to act as referral agents to members of the congregation. Janet supplies her congregation with information about various health issues with posters and pamphlets she makes as well as regular wellness programs and seminars. In addition, she is in the process of creating a CPR course for members of the church as well as planning a blood drive. Another exciting program that Janet is helping to usher in for Prince of Peace is the distribution of "Vials of Life," which contain all of a person's pertinent medical information making it readily available to medical personnel in an emergency.

One particular field of parish nursing that Janet specializes in is identifying and counseling for

domestic violence. Throughout her career in the medical field, Janet became acquainted with people who experi-enced domestic violence and she found that she had an aptitude for identifying the signs of domestic violence. She has given speeches over domestic violence and has actually developed a screen-ing tool to help people identify if they themselves may be victims of domes-tic violence. She has also been invited to submit a poster for domestic violence to the Parish Nurses Symposium, held every fall in St.

Louis, Missouri.

It's always refreshing to meet someone that helps their fellow human being without any want or need for anything except for the satisfaction that they were able to aid someone in need. Thank you Janet for your service and dedication to helping others in our community.

For more information on parish nursing, visit www.ncf-jcn.org, www.parishnurses.org, or www.pcusa.org.

By Eric Muehlhausen

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Boomers, if you quickly broke your New Year’s resolutions of working out (perhaps never actually starting) and eating right (yes, we know, it’s hard to resist winter comfort food) you can recommit to your health as part of your spring resolutions. Starting a boomer fitness program now can get you conditioned as the weather warms and beckons you to get outdoors so when summer arrives, you’re ready to hike, bike, walk the green, and play with those energetic grandkids. Here’s a basic beginner’s workout for baby boomers and anyone who wants to start getting in shape for the summer season.

Strive for progress, not perfectionBaby boomers can benefit most from specific exercise tips unique to our age group. That well-known adage, “no pain, no gain” may be the mantra for folks in their 20’s, 30’s and even 40’s, but for the 50-plus set, we have to be more mindful of aches, pains and potentially brittle bones.

6 Nutrition tips for bone and joint healthWorking large muscle groups during your workouts is your best ammunition to get your

body into high calorie burning mode and also helps you get the most effective workout in a shorter amount of time, particularly appealing and appropriate for beginning exercisers. Just remember to always start out slow, gradually adding more activity as you go along. It’s progress not perfection that you are striving towards. No self-slandering and defeatism allowed; focus solely on a healthier and well-balanced life.

Baby boomer fitness baby stepsIf you are just beginning to exercise after months or years of a fitness time-out, it’s important for you to take baby steps and listen to your body. Jumping in with an overly enthusiastic attitude and doing too much can set you up for soreness, fatigue and even injury, so start out slowly and safely, adding more activity or intensity as you feel fit.

Baby boomer beginner’s workoutSet a goal of doing some type of physical activity every day. The following cardio workout can be done four times per week and the strength training exercises should be done two times per week.

Basic workout for boomersBasic workout for boomers

Warm upA warm up will ready your body and brain for exercise. Warming up will get your heart pumping, muscles moving and joints prepared for more intense exercise. Set your watch timer for 7 to 10 minutes and march or do a light jog in place. You can also powerwalk around the block. Move your arms up and down and pump them back and forth to warm up your upper body, too.

CardioThis is where you get to mix things up with a cardio interval segment. Set your timer for 10 to 20 minutes (remember, baby steps).

Do 1 set of 10 for each of the following intervals:Knee ups or step ups using a benchSquatsWalk the stairs or use the curb or a step stoolSquats

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In between each interval, walk in place to recover. Gradually work yourself up to three sets.As you are doing your cardio intervals, aim to keep your heart rate up and, if you feel out of breath, simply slow down, modify and finish out. Pace yourself and keep in mind that as you do more of this type of exercise, your endurance and strength will increase.

Cool DownSlowly bring your heart rate down with easy walking and long, slow deep breaths. Cool down with stretches for your legs, core, back and arms.

Strength trainingTo improve your muscle strength, endurance and tone, as well as strengthen your bones, weight training or resistance training exercises are a must. Again, don’t try to be Rocky Balboa the first day, ease into your fitness journey with light weights and do one set of 12 to 20 reps for the first week, gradually increasing to two sets. Be sure to include a warm up and cool down before each workout.

Here’s one full-body exercise to get you started.Squat and shoulder pressStart position: Stand tall with your feet shoulder distance apart, a dumbbell in each hand, and arms to your sides.Movement: Bend your knees and lower your hips like you are going to sit your rear into a chair until your knees are at about a 90-degree

angle. As you straighten your legs, pushing through your heels, to come out of the squat, do a bicep curl with both arms. When you are standing tall again, raise your elbows forward and push your arms straight overhead. Slowly lower your arms

to your sides and repeat.

Consistency is the key to any new habit, so whether you follow the ideas outlined here, do water exercises or just get up and walk the doggie, keep it up and before long, your muscular strength and tone will improve and a new and stronger you will emerge—just in time for the summer’s sun.

Review your spending habits. Track your spending for several months and note what you buy on a regular basis. Doing so will help you work on and even improve your shopping strategies.

Think of coupons as cash, and you may be more motivated to use them. It can be work to clip and organize coupons, but if you think of them as “found or free money” you may have a different attitude towards investing 30 minutes per weekly grocery trip on collecting them.

Get a coupon organizer. Some people use envelopes, folders with labels and so forth.

You can create your own coupon organizer or storage unit using the following materials:(1) envelopes(2) an accordion file or wallet(3) an index file box: make it out of a cardboard shoe box, a plastic tub (with lid), a recipe box, or get a ready-made index box.(4) a binder where you can include the following tools:Small pair of scissors for coupon clipping Calculator Pad of paper (for grocery list making) A Price Book Coupon sorting mat (you can make your own) Pens or pencils

Develop a couponing system.Create your shopping list, then search for coupons online or in your Sunday paper for those that match what you have in your list. File and store them in your coupon organizer by any of the following methods:by expiration date by products by alphabetical order

Look for high-value coupons, and do your shopping at double coupon stores. A store may begin promotion of a newly marketed brand or product by offering higher value coupons for it. It’s something to watch out for.

Read coupons carefully. There may be several ways to “skin the cat” so to speak — many ways to use a coupon. See if you can make use of a coupon in the best way possible, so read the descriptions or fine print carefully.

Check out online coupons and booklets. If cutting, clipping, organizing and scanning through coupons manually are a headache, then why not try searching for them through online sites that offer coupons?

Coupon Tips To Lower Your Grocery Bill

Buy in bulk for those items that are heavily discounted. But at the same time, don’t go overboard with buying stuff you won’t need. Just because something’s on sale doesn’t mean you should buy it.

Buy enough to last you till the next sale. This is a corollary to the previous tip about buying in bulk. Since sales can be several months apart, why not stockpile products on sale that will last you those months till the next sale?

Be flexible about your purchases. You may find that what you’re buying may not necessarily readily match the coupons that are available. Will you be open to changing your shopping habits a little to take advantage of the savings? How about shifting to products that have corresponding coupons or perhaps try using generic alternatives as they are typically cheaper than their branded counterparts.

Pick up the best (and all) coupons from your Sunday paper. Despite online coupons that are available at various money-saving web sites, the best coupons are still those offered in newspaper supplements. 82% of all coupons are found in your Sunday supplements, which can carry several hundred coupons per edition. Size matters. Figure out your best savings based on price per unit or size of the item you are interested in buying. You may think that buying larger sizes of the same product will be the better deal, but that is not always the case so you’ll need to determine unit price and make comparisons across alternative products.

Make use of available rebate checks and booklets. If grocery items have accompanying rebate offers, snag those checks and get some money back.

Keep coupons with you. Whether it’s in your purse, bag or car, why not store them somewhere you can use on the fly or as needed? You never know when the need will arise!

Container gardening is easy to do and there are lots of reasons why it's also a sensible gardening option. Here are some reasons to grow plants in pots.

Mobility. What gardener hasn't wished that a plant grew somewhere else? Plants in pots are easy to move around. Light up a dark corner with pots of white, pink, or yellow flowering shade lovers such as impatiens and Helichrysum. Some plants with a short blooming period, such as lilies or foxglove, look magnificent in con-tainers and grow well in those temporary quar-ters. Transplant them to the garden when they're

finished blooming. Of course, if you are about to move your household, containers allow you to take the garden with you.

Focus. Potted plants--and pots--create interest. Grouped in strategic places, they break the monotony of a terrace or a patio and create an ambient scene. Build a simple theme garden around a color or an idea. A collection of yellow and blue bloomers, such as pansies, Calendula, and heliotrope, makes a cheerful display. Pots of sedum and Sempervivum look simple but elegant.

Container Gardening Basics

Pizzazz. Nestle containers of bright annuals among duller plants in the garden for added color. To keep plants looking good: Water when soil dries; pinch off spent blooms, and fertilize weekly.

Flexibility. Rearrange plantings to suit the season or your mood. Enjoy pots of violets and narcissus in spring; petunias and dusty-miller in summer; and Coleus in fall.

Limitation. Contain thugs that are too invasive to let loose in the garden, such as ribbon grass (Phalaris), blue lyme grass (Elymus glaucus), and mints of all kinds (Mentha sp.). Plant these or other gregarious growers in terra-cotta pots, and then plant the pot in the ground, with the lip of the pot even with the soil sur-face.

Ambience. Pots set the stage in outdoor rooms or even steal the show. Group sun-loving plants around a large houseplant that's summering outdoors. A jumble of various pots stacked on stands and clustered loosely lends a pleas-antly casual look. Containers aligned with precision and planted with trim specimens, such as rosemary standards or ivy topiaries, create instant formality. A trio of large pots makes a garden appear more settled; they suggest the accumulation of years' growth.

Scope. Plants that require a longer growing season than you have to offer can be started indoors to bloom outside in summer and fall. Frost-sensitive plants such as bay laurel and lemon verbena make wonderful houseplants in winter and spend the summer in the garden. Just make sure that in spring they are allowed a transition period from limited sunlight indoors to brighter light outdoors. This technique is the basis of the orangery concept, which includes growing citrus fruits in pots so they can move indoors in fall.

Get a Big Splash for Little Cash

Gardening in containers provides a frugal option: getting a big effect for a modest outlay. Better yet, they're easy to achieve without spending a lot of time or effort. Try these tips:

Buy one package of seeds of a quick-growing annual, such as dwarf zinnia, Ageratum, sweet alyssum, Browallia, or candytuft. Split the seeds

among several pots. Within weeks, you'll have an attrac-tive mass of colorful blooms for pennies.

In a 12-inch pot, plant a six-pack of marigolds or petunias of a single color or

mixed hues. Enjoy the show throughout summer.

Take cuttings of mums as they develop in spring. With a sharp knife, cut 3-inch tips off stems. Press each cut end into a small pot of potting mix and sand. By fall, the new plants should be ready to bloom and take up residence in a larger pot. Transplant them into the garden after they finish blooming.

Recycle divisions of perennials and groundcov-ers by letting them serve a summer as potted plants. In spring, split mature or overgrown plants into several pieces that will become new plants. Pot hostas, ferns, Pachysandra, Vinca and Liriope--all do well in shade. In a cold climate, transplant the divisions into the garden in early fall.

Give new life to old objects by revamping a wooden box, kettle, or garden cart into a home for plants. Place several plants in a large con-tainer, or group smaller pots of individual plants for a varied display.

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HIGH PLAINS FOOD BANK815 ROSS STREETAMARILLO, TEXAS 79102806-374-8562

MEALS ON WHEELS219 W. 7THAMARILLO, TEXAS 79101806-374-1521www.amarillomealsonwheels.org

WEST TEXAS GROCERY DELIVERYAMARILLO, TEXAS806-433-1403

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Directory Of Services

Directory Of ServicesPHARMACIES:AVONDALE PHARMACY5135 PLAINSAMARILLO, TEXAS806-352-2708

D&S PHARMACY3324 S. GEORGIA806-352-27113500 N.E. 24TH806-383-3377

SOUTHPARK PHARMACY5901 S. BELLAMARILLO, TEXAS806-358-2428

VALMED HOME HEALTH & PHARMACY#3 CARE CIRCLEAMARILLO, TEXAS 79106806-350-6337www.valmed-hhs.com

REHABILITATION:

NORTHWEST TEXAS REHABILITATION HOSPI-TAL7200 W. 9THAMARILLO, TEXAS 79106806-468-2900www.rehabcare.com

RESPIRATORY SERVICES:

QUALITY RESPIRATORY SERVICES & REPAIR

6633 CANYON DRIVEAMARILLO, TEXAS806-352-4140

SENIOR CITIZEN’S SERVICES:

ADULT PROTECTIVE SER-VICES7132 W. I-40 # BAMARILLO, TEXAS806-463-5114

AREA AGENCY ON AGING415 WEST 8THPO BOX 9257AMARILLO, TEXAS 79105806-331-2227www.theprp.org

PANHANDLE SUPPORT SERVICES1502 SOUTH CLEVELANDAMARILLO, TEXAS 79102806-373-0392www.pcsvcs.org

WIDOWED PERSONS SER-VICE OF AMARILLO2207 WEST 7TH- THE CAN-YONSAMARILLO, TEXAS 79106806-374-9772

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STATE AGENCIES:ELDER ABUSE HOTLINE1-800-252-5400

FOOD STAMPS1-806-376-7214

MEDICARE HOTLINE1-800-633-4227

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMIN-ISTRATION1-800-772-1213

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGING & DISABILITY HOTLINE1-800-252-9240

TEXAS VETERAN COM-MISSION1-800-252-3036

TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE SERVICES:

AMERICAN RED CROSS806-376-6309

SALVATION ARMY806-373-6631

TRANSPORTATION:

LE FLEUR TRANSPORTA-TION OF TEXAS900 S. NELSONAMARILLO, TEXAS 79104806-367-1476www.LeFleur.netsilveramarillo.com

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