Generations
June 3, 2021 | Monthly News & Updates
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June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month — an opportunity to hold a conversation about the brain, and share the fact that Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are a major public health issue. Everyone who has a brain is at risk to develop Alzheimer’s, the only leading cause of death that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed. During the month of June, the Alzheimer’s Association asks people around the world to wear purple and use their brains to fight Alzheimer's disease.
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 5K and 1-Mile Walk Down Memory Lane
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Brevard County TRIAD and the Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation are hosting this fundraiser. All proceeds are used to perpetuate the event and make it larger next year. All monies raised will be in compliance with the Florida Department of Elder Affair’s Title VII programs.
The early registration fee is $25 and guarantees a free t-shirt if signed up by May 31st, 2021. After May 31st, t-shirt availability cannot be guaranteed. Event day registration will be $30. Registrations can also be paid with cash or check also by mailing your registration form and payment to WEAAD, 4676 N Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935
In these unprecedented times when we all need to stay at home to protect ourselves and society at large, the Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation is launching the first-ever virtual walk for World Elder Abuse Awareness for all ages and abilities.
Riding on the success of the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day events, the Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation will run a virtual walk from now until June 15, 2021.
Whether you’re 8 or 108, you can now walk for Elder Abuse Awareness. All competitors welcome to walk virtually with the community from within the boundaries of your home and immediate surroundings.
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"In 1993 I accepted an invitation to work at the Council. I have been blessed to work with highly motivated and caring people. We have shared the mission of the Council to help people maintain their dignity and independence as they live the challenges of advancing age."
Our mission is to provide services to enable independence and self-sufficiency for seniors, disabled adults, the disadvantaged, and families in poverty, and that's exactly what we do!
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Osceola Council on Aging Testimonials
"I am so happy that I get to live in affordable housing that is clean and well maintained on my Social Security Income. The Osceola Council on Agin has been a lifeboat. I am so grateful to the staff and maintenance team for all they do to make our place a home."
Our mission is to provide services to enable independence and self-sufficiency for seniors, disabled adults, the disadvantaged, and families in poverty, and that's exactly what we do! If you have a testimonial and would like us to share it with the community, please feel free to submit them to perezj@osceola-coa.com. We will be sharing client testimonials monthly on our website and Facebook page.
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The Florida Council on Aging invites you to join your aging network colleagues in presenting the year's most cutting-edge developments, innovations, and promising practices at this comprehensive training program. Call 850-222-8877 for information or go to: http://fcoa.org/Conference
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Want to be a Meals on Wheels volunteer?
We have been blessed with the most AWESOME, CARING, COMPASSIONATE and DEDICATED group of Volunteers! These angels have been there with us during our hardest times (COVID Pandemic). Day after day, some of them are doing more than a route, more than one day a week! WE ARE SO THANKFUL TO EACH ONE OF THEM!
Because of COVID, the number of people we serve has doubled, making the routes longer! We have had to split routes to make it more manageable for volunteers and to better control meal temperatures. This is the reason why we need more volunteers! We are in need of volunteers especially in Poinciana, Poinciana Blvd., Pleasant Hill Road, Good Samaritan, Campbell City, Holopaw, Old Canoe Creek Road, BVL area, 192 going toward Celebration, among others!
If you are interested or would like to know more about being a hero to our Seniors in need, please call Wilda at 407-847-2144.
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COVID-19 Vaccinations
Florida residents may pre-register for a COVID-19 vaccination by visiting http://myvaccine.fl.gov Currently, vaccine supply is extremely limited and the website lets residents save their place in line and be notified when new appointments are available in their area.
Those without computer access may call 866-201-6507 (or 833-476-1516 for TTY users) to pre-register.
The following populations of Florida Residents are currently eligible to schedule an appointment to receive the vaccine:
- Individuals 40 years of age and older
- Long-term care facility residents and staff
- Healthcare personnel with direct patient contact
- Individuals deemed to be extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 by hospital providers
- Residents that do not meet the criteria listed above may sign up to receive email updates to learn when they may be eligible for the vaccine.
Effective Monday, April 5, 2021, all Florida residents shall be eligible to receive any COVID-19 vaccine as prescribed by the Food and Drug Administration. The Pfizer vaccine is authorized for persons 16 and up. The Moderna and Janssen (Johnson and Johnson) vaccines are authorized for persons age 18 and up.
The State-supported vaccine location currently available in Osceola County is Centro Cristiano Dios De Pactos Church located at 1130 Simmons Road, Kissimmee, FL 34744. Appointments are required for these events. To minimize traffic congestion and wait times, those with appointments should arrive at their scheduled time. Those arriving early will not be allowed to proceed through the line.
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Volunteers contribute to the Council on Aging in a variety of ways: the Meals on Wheels program, Congregate Dining Sites, and Adult Day Care. Other opportunities include food drives, food transport, organization/inventory of food supplies, bagging packages, distribution records, distribution of hygiene items, special event set-up, and clean-up, home rehabilitation, and neighborhood beautification projects.
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The Volunteer department is following strict CDC Guidelines
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Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
Healthy Me, Healthy Mind
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Alzheimer's disease and dementia impacts every 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 65 or approximately 5.7 million Amercians. The development of Alzheimer's disease and dementia occurs over many years; therefore, chances of developing the disease increase over the age of 65. While age, gender, genetics, and environment contribute to the risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, many risk factors are tied to lifestyle factors, such as smoking, unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, and social isolation. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, and obesity are also risk factors which have significant associations as well. Making healthy choices now will help support your mental health today and into the future. Follow the tips to better mental health.
Eat MINDfully
The MIND diet may reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease, up to 53%. The MIND diet is a combination of the Mediterranean diet principles with the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet. Follow the tips below to eat more MINDfully.
- Be picky about what you feed your body and mind.
- Aim for at least 3+ servings of whole grains per day.
- Consume 6+ servings of leafy greens per week-think salads, sauteed greens, green smoothies.
- Berries are delicious on top of cereals, salads, or alone as a snack-aim for 2+ servings weekly.
- Plan out your lunch and dinner meals to have at least 1-2 servings of fish per week.
- Nuts are a perfect snack-portion out 5 servings in snack bags to take to work.
- Substitute unsaturated oils, like olive oil, instead of butter and margarine for most recipes.
- Spare your mind from fired or fast foods-aim for less than 1x per week.
- The MIND diet recommends less than one serving per week of cheese.
- Switch your sweets from cakes, cookies, and pies to fresh fruits and berries.
Live Happily
Being happy is critical to mental health. Incorporate the following tips into your life to help you live more happily.
- Avoid too much alone time. Stay in touch with family and friends.
- Join community organizations and clubs to reduce risk of boredom and depression.
- Make exercise a priority and physical activities that bring you joy.
- Strive to obtain seven to eight hours of sleep each night.
- Avoid excessive alcohol consumption. Practice alcohol moderation with only one glass of wine per day.
- Spend time journaling a few times per week to keep your mind engaged with your goals.
- Use motivational daily calendars to set yourself up with positivity each day.
- Hand around friends and coworkers that are also working to live healthfully.
- Reach out to a smoking cessation program to help live a tobacco-free life.
In accordance with Federal Law and US Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis or race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all program.) to file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 800-795-3272 or 202-720-6382 (TTY) USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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Summer may be the traditional grilling season, but more than half of Americans are estimated to fire up the barbecue all year-round!
Whether you're a “Weekend-only Griller” or an “Every Day Grill Gourmet,” beef up your food safety and nutrition with these helpful, hot-off-the-grill tips.
Develop a Taste for Safety
- Buy a Food Thermometer. When selecting a thermometer, read the package label. Be sure you're buying a type designed to use with food. There are many different types of food thermometers on the market.
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Clean Your Grill. Take time to make sure your grill is clean and ready for safe use before throwing on your favorite food. Clean your grill with hot, soapy water and remove any charred debris or grease buildup after each use.
Play it Safe
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Keep the Upper Hand. Proper food safety involves using different cutting boards when switching between raw meats and ready-to-eat foods. Remember to change your knives and other utensils when working with these foods, too, to avoid cross-contamination. Grilling shortcuts may save time, but they also can leave you with a case of foodborne illness! Take precautions. Wash cutting boards and utensils in hot, soapy water between uses. Or, use color-coded sets to keep raw meats, seafood and poultry and ready-to-eat foods separate. And always, always wash your hands!
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Embrace Marinating Musts. Marinate meat in the refrigerator (never on the counter or outside by the grill). And, discard or bring leftover sauces to a boil before reusing them on cooked meats to prevent cross-contamination.
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Prevent Charring. Charring commonly occurs as a result of high-temperature cooking methods such as grilling, frying and broiling. To prevent charring, cut off visible fat on meats, consider precooking meat and fish to reduce the juices that drip into the flame and limit direct exposure of meat to open flames. Areas with charring can also be scraped off before eating.
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Use Your Food Thermometer. While a large percent of Americans may have a food thermometer, only a small percent consistently use them to check the doneness of their hamburgers, chicken breasts and other grilled favorites. Using a food thermometer can help prevent overcooking, it’s also the only way to make sure foods reach a safe internal temperature.
Be Adventurous
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Be Mindful of Fat. Choose lean cuts of beef, pork, poultry, or seafood. Plant-based protein foods, like bean or tofu patties can also be leaner options.
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Pile on the Nutrients. Add flavor and nutrition to your meal with vegetables cooked right on the grill. Baste vegetables such as peppers, corn, eggplant or onions with a little olive oil or vinaigrette. Season them with herbs and place on a hot grill until they are tender. Or, sprinkle sliced zucchini, tomatoes and carrots with a little water and seasoning, wrap in heavy-duty aluminum foil and grill until vegetables are tender.
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Toast a Healthy Dessert. Grill fruit kebabs, pineapple slices or peach halves on low heat until the fruit is hot and slightly golden. Serve the fruit on top of a scoop of low-fat yogurt for a tasty and nutritious dessert.
When You're Chilling
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Watch the Clock. Refrigerate foods promptly and don’t leave perishable foods sitting out for more than two hours at room temperature. When surrounding temperatures are 90°F or more, the "two-hour rule" becomes the "one-hour rule." Next time you dine outdoors, keep guests safe by setting out perishable food items in smaller portions and for one-hour shifts. Or, keep perishable foods on ice to make sure they stay properly chilled.
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Remember the Condiments. Whether you’re using mayonnaise, salsa, ketchup or mustard, remember condiments also should not be left sitting out for more than two hours (one hour in weather above 90°F). It is a smart idea to bring a cooler or keep condiments in a bucket of ice.
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Let Leftovers Go. Keeping grilled foods for too long can affect their taste, quality and more importantly their safety. Food safety experts say grilled foods have a refrigerator life of only three to four days, so make sure your grilled leftovers are as safe as they are delicious. Refrigerate foods in shallow containers and write the date on top to help you keep track. Also be sure to reheat foods before serving a second time around and use a food thermometer to make sure they’ve reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
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*Due to COVID-19 all regularly scheduled meetings are being held virtually by Zoom. For more information on meetings contact Janice Casler at caslerj@osceola-coa.com
Thursday, June 24th - Finance Committee* 12:00 P.M.
Wednesday, June 30th - Executive Committee* 3:00 PM & Board of Directors* 3:30 P.M.
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Thank you to all of our donors. We are not able to get a photo of every donor but we thank you all the same.
We are so fortunate to have had so many of you reach out to us asking how you can help and what you can do to ensure our community is well cared for. As an essential business we provide meals and other services to members of the community in need.Your donations are more critical now than ever to ensure they continue to receive these services during this unprecedented time.
Our greatest needs are contributions, both monetary and grocery items, for our community food pantry. We are trying to keep up with the new demand and increasing needs to feed the community. Leveraging your monetary donations allows us to stretch your dollars to serve even more individuals.
Thank You!
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JUNE'S NEWSLETTER SPONSORED BY
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Osceola Council on Aging | www.osceolageneration.org
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