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CITY
Hastings
Battle Creek Battle Creek Marshall
Jackson Jackson Napoleon Spring Arbor
LOCATION
COA Building
Bedford Manor Dining Center Springview Towers Dining Center Heritage Commons Senior Center
Crouch Senior Center
King Rec Center, Food with Friends Napoleon Township Hall
Spring Arbor Senior Center
FACILITATOR
Theresa Lancaster
Milestone Sen. Services Milestone Sen. Services Milestone Sen. Services
Laurie Mead Laurie Mead Laurie Mead
Laurie Mead
PHONE
(269) 948-4856
(269) 382-0515 x350 (269) 382-0515 x350 (269) 382-0515 x350
(517) 788-4364 (517) 788-4364 (517) 788-4364
(517) 788-4364
DAYS
TIME
10am-2pm
10am-11:30pm 9:30am-11:30am 12-1:30pm
9am-4pm 10:30am-1:30pm 10:30am-1:30pm
10:30am-1:30pm
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acetaminophen or ibuprofen. You may be surprised to learn that these drugs stop the body from producing prostaglandins, natu- rally occurring hormones that cause a chain reaction leading to fever, among many other responses. Be sure to follow the instructions on the bottle. Just because you may receive a higher dose when at the hospital (under a doctor’s supervision) does not mean that you should exceed the recommendations on the bottle at home.
be taken, however, to make sure that getting cold is not a sign of illness. For those that have a compromised immune system, getting too cold could be a sign of a more serious medical condition.
It is time for concern, however, when an adult has a fever that reaches triple digits. If a fever measures 103°F along with one of the following consider pursuing additional medi- cal attention:
• Severe headache
• Stiff neck and pain when you bend your
heat stroke. You want to bring the high body temperature down quickly. These ideas may help while waiting for medical care:
• Getting undressed, or at least removing
You may have been diagnosed with a condition where your thyroid is underactive. It is an endocrine disorder call hypothyroid- ism. This results in a slower metabolism, which keeps your temperature at a lower level.
head forward
• Unusual or rapidly worsening skin rash
• Convulsions
• Seizures
• Difficulty breathing
• Chest pain
• Persistent vomiting
• Mental confusion
• Abdominal pain
• Pain when urinating
• Unusual sensitivity to bright light
cool water over wrists
• Submerging feet in cool water
• Sitting in front of a fan
• Placing ice cubes or a cold pack in the arm-
Being very old or very young, chronically ill with heart or blood flow problems, and malnourished all make you more likely to develop hypothermia. Certain prescription medications or being under the influence of alcohol or drugs may also make you more susceptible to hypothermia. (Alcohol blunts your response to the cold, so you may not shiver or recognize if you become danger- ously cold.)
It’s always better to have a physician tell you to monitor the condition from home than to wish you had taken action after complica- tions worsen.
Hypothermia, or an extreme drop in body temperature, is dangerous because it causes your metabolism to slow. This pre- vents your organs, notably your heart, from working properly. If body temperature drops below 95°F, it can be fatal. You can develop hypothermia from being cold for extended periods of time. Causes of lower body tem- perature can range from situational (you’re caught in a blizzard) to biological (you’re getting older), but also hypothyroidism.
If you or someone with you becomes hypothermic, remove any wet clothes, bundle up in dry, warm clothes, and call 911. If fully conscious, help the person to drink warm beverages (without alcohol or caffeine).
Hyperthermia can occur in a variety of additional situations, from the person that
is active in hot, humid conditions to the bed-ridden aging adult in a very hot house without air conditioning. Both scenarios are dangerous and may require immediate med- ical care. Hyperthermia can be life-threaten- ing. When the body becomes overwhelmed by a high temperature (typically over 104°F) and can’t regulate it on its own, it is called
As you get older, your body sweats less and loses heat more rapidly, resulting in lower average temperatures. For this reason you may find yourself wearing a sweater more often, adding blankets to the bed, or choosing to turn the heat up. Care should
We’ve come a long way from the days
of 98.6°F being the universal temperature standard. Knowing what’s “normal” for you when you’re feeling fine will help you know when a rise or decrease in temperature merits special attention.
shoes and socks
• Being sprayed with cool water, or running
Finally, it’s hard to escape the cold of winter living up here in Michigan. We have all learned to layer and bundle up when we know we are going to be outside for long periods of time. Sometimes, however, it’s not quite enough. An exposure to water while ice fishing, hunting, or enjoying outdoor fun can cause a dangerous drop in body temperature.
pits, groin, and around the neck, which are places that can become very warm
It’s important to know that your body is not designed to function at optimal capac- ity when your body temperature is too low either, refered to as hypothermia.
Wishing you a safe and healthy summer!
SENIOR DINING CENTERS
BARRY COUNTY
Delton
Faith United Methodist
Teri Shelton
(269) 948-4856
M,W,Th
12pm
M-F
M-F M-F M,T,
M-F M-F T, Th M-F
Lunch served at 12pm
BRANCH COUNTY
Coldwater
H&C Burnside Senior Center
Amy Duff
(517) 279-6565
M,T,Th
11:30pm
CALHOUN COUNTY
Albion
Clarence Township Dining Center
Milestone Sen. Services
(269) 382-0515 x350
M,T,W
10am-1pm
Battle Creek
Cherryhill Manor Senior Center
Milestone Sen. Services
(269) 382-0515 x350
M-F
9:45am-11:45am
Battle Creek
Westbrook Place Dining Center
Milestone Sen. Services
(269) 382-0515 x350
M-F
10am-1pm
Th
JACKSON COUNTY
Grass Lake
Grass Lake Food With Friends
Annie Lavergne
(517) 522-8466
T, Th
10am-3:30pm
Lunch served at 12pm
Lunch served at 12pm Lunch served at 12pm Lunch served at 12pm
Lunch served at 12pm
Jackson
Park Forest
Laurie Mead
(517) 788-4364
M-F
10:30am-1:30pm
Lunch served at 12pm
Michigan Center
St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
Laurie Mead
(517) 788-4364
M,W,F
10:30am-2:30pm
Lunch served at 12pm
Norvell
300 Mill Street
Laurie Mead
(517) 788-4364
M,W,F
10:30am-1:30pm
Lunch served at 12pm
To have your senior dining center added or changes to your listing, Call Pat at (269) 979-1479 ext. 1 or Email: patfosdick@scenepub.com.