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THE
WEINBERG MATCHING GRANT CHALLENGE
The Harry and
Jeanette Weinberg Foundation have been very generous and supportive to
AIM’s mission in providing transportation and support services to older
adults. They have given us the funds to purchase our new minibus and
have promised us another $25,000 towards operational costs if AIM is
able to raise $15,000 additional ‘new” money from individuals.
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WEINBERG GIFT |
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$15,000 |
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$14,000 |
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$13,000 |
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$12,000 |
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$11,000 |
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$10,000 |
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$9,000 |
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$8,000 |
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$7,000 |
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$6,000 |
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$5,000 |
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We are fast
approaching our goal and AIM is extremely grateful to all who
have sent such
generous
contributions. We welcome all donations. We are almost there!
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“CRABS FOR WHEELS”
Come Support AIM at Our
Annual Crab Feast Fund Raiser
Saturday, September 18, 2010
3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
3900 Roland Avenue
St. Mary’s Outreach Fellowship Hall
Contribution $45 per person
Menu includes all you can eat crabs,
steamed shrimp, chicken wings,
raw bar, salads, soda, beer, and
dessert.
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BALTIMORE CITY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION FOR THE HEAT
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Drink plenty of water or juice |
Reduce outside activities |
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Avoid alcohol and caffeine |
Wear lightweight & light-color clothing |
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Wipe skin with cool water as needed |
Stay inside during the hottest time |
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Watch out for signs of
heat exhaustion and heat stroke, including confusion, nausea,
light-headedness, and high body temperature with cool, clammy
skin. |
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Seek medical help
immediately if any of these symptoms occur. |
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Seek relief from the heat
in air-conditioned locations. |
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Check on older, sick, or
frail people in your community who may need help responding to
the heat. |
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ALL ABOUT SODIUM
Sodium serves
a variety of functions including making muscles contract and relax,
moving fluids throughout your body and helping your nerves work
correctly. Most of the body’s sodium is located in blood and in the
fluid around cells. People commonly say salt, but salt is actually a
form of sodium called sodium chloride.
Typically, the
more salt you eat, the higher your blood pressure. Most people eat much
more salt than they need. To reduce the risk of high blood pressure, it
is recommended to reduce the amount of salt eaten. Keeping blood
pressure in the normal range reduces your risk of coronary heart
disease, stroke, congestive heart
failure and kidney disease.
It’s important
to be aware of the amounts of sodium in foods, but the names on the
label ingredient list may not be as clear. Here are some names to look
for:
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Salt (Sodium Chloride): used in cooking or at the table; used in
canning and preserving |
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Monosodium glutamate or MSG: a seasoning used in home and restaurant
cooking, and in many packaged, canned and frozen foods |
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Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate): used to leaven breads and cakes |
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Baking powder: used to leaven quick breads and cakes |
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Disodium phosphate: found in some quick-cooking cereals and
processed cheeses |
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Sodium alginate: used in many chocolate milks and ice creams to make
a smooth mixture |
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Sodium benzoate: used as a preservative in many condiments such as
relishes, sauces, and salad dressings |
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Sodium nitrate: used in cured meats and sausages |
The amount of
sodium you should consume in your diet should not exceed 2300 mg per
day. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables and try low sodium or no salt
products to reduce your dietary sodium. |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Union Memorial Ladies
Auxiliary
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Join Union Memorial Ladies Auxiliary Trip to Charles Town Inn—Venture on
an overnight excursion of shopping, gambling and leaf-peeping through
the beautiful Shenandoah National Park. Departure is Wednesday, October
6, start out at Leesburg, VA, for outlet shopping and stop for lunch at
the historic Bavarian Inn. Next, we head to Charles Town Inn for an
overnight stay and shuttle over to the casino. After a complimentary
breakfast the next morning, we depart for a picturesque drive through
Skyline Drive and buffet lunch at the beautiful Mimslyn Inn in
Shenandoah Valley. Return at 5:00 PM on Thursday. Cost is $265/single
and $205/double. Please call UMH Volunteer office to reserve your spot.
( 410-554-2508)
ATLANTIC CITY
CASINO TRIP
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September 8 – 10, 2010
(Wednesday – Friday) $225 per person/double occupancy
DAY 1: Board your
spacious, video, and restroom equipped motor coach and set off for the
excitement of Atlantic City. Upon arrival, you will check into a Casino
Hotel in Atlantic City and receive a FREE
$20 Casino Bonus to kick off the gaming excitement (subject to change by
the Casino). That night, you will enjoy a wonderful Buffet Dinner at
the Casino Hotel.
DAY 2: Start your
day with a Hot Breakfast before enjoying a free day in Atlantic City to
do what you wish! Take in a show, do some more gaming, Enjoy shopping
at the beautiful outlet center, sit on the beach, or take a stroll down
Atlantic City’s famous boardwalk.
DAY 3: Today after
enjoying a Hot Breakfast, you depart for home…A perfect time to chat
with your friends about all the fun things you’ve done.
Departure: 3900 Roland Avenue, AIM/ St. Mary’s Outreach Center Parking
lot @ 8 AM
Call AIM office to reserve your spot (410-889-7915).
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SAFE THE DATE
August 21, 2010, Saturday
at Noon Delta Psi Epsilon Sorority will be sponsoring a
FREE Lunch and Basket Bingo for
members only. Reserve your spot ASAP, limited to 30 participants. Call
AIM office 410-889-7915.
September 9, 2010, Tuesday
at 11:00 AM Debbie Bena, RN from Good Samaritan Hospital will give a
presentation on the importance of exercising your brain and the
techniques to use. Bring a sandwich, AIM and SMOC will provide ice cream
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medicare INFORMATION
MEDICARE NEWS
(A synopsis of
the press release given at Action In Maturity by Senator Barbara
Mikulski and
Assistant
Secretary of Aging Kathy Greenlee
on June 15th
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The first $250
checks are being mailed June 10th to those Medicare
beneficiaries who entered the Medicare Part D donut hole, also known as
the coverage gap, in the first quarter of 2010 and are not qualified for
Medicare Extra Help. The donut hole is the period in the prescription
drug benefit in which the beneficiary pays 100% of the cost of their
drugs until they hit the catastrophic coverage.
If your are enrolled
in a Medicare prescription drug plan and enter the donut hole this year,
you will receive a one-time tax free $250 rebate check. The donut hole
rebate check will be mailed to the same address Medicare uses to send
you information now. So there is no need to share your personal
Medicare information with anyone who calls you asking for it on the
phone. Seniors should be on the look-out for scams where people they
don’t know ask them for their personal information.
Don’t share your persona Medicare information
with anyone except your trusted sources and Medicare.
“Empowering
consumers to prevent fraud is essential in preserving the integrity of
the Medicare and Medicaid programs,” said Asst. Secretary Kathy
Greenlee. “This joint education and outreach campaign will not only
protect seniors from fraud and scams but will help protect the Medicare
trust fund as well.”
MEDICARE AND THE NEW
HEALTH CARE LAW—WHAT
IT MEANS FOR YOU
The Affordable Care
Act passed by Congress and signed by President Obama this year will
provide you and your family greater savings and increased quality health
care. The guaranteed Medicare benefits you currently receive will
remain the same. During open enrollment this fall, you will continue to
have a choice between Original Medicare and a Medicare Advantage plan.
Medicare will continue to cover your health costs the way it always has,
and there are no changes in eligibility. Next year you can get free
preventive care services like colorectal cancer screening and
mammograms. You can also get a free annual physical to develop and
update your personal prevention plan based on current health needs.
Also, if you reach the donut hole, you will receive a 50% discount when
buying Part D-covered brand-name prescription drugs. Remember---rely on
your trusted sources of information, and don’t hesitate to call
1-800-MEDICARE or go
online at Medicare.gov if you have any questions.
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Individualized Programs for:
Neck, Back and Joint Pain
Sports Related Injuries
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Joint Replacement Surgery
Post-operative Rehabilitation
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3612 Falls Road
Baltimore,
MD
21211
410.889.8004
www.ManualPhysicalTherapy.net
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“Quality healthcare with a
caring human touch.”
Professionalism…
Experience…
Compassion…
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YOGA
Where:
St. Mary’s
Outreach
Center
When:
Thursdays 10:30 AM till 11:30 AM
Cost:
$40.00 for an 8 week session.
Sponsored by:
Union
Memorial
Hospital
Light Weight Lifting Exercise Class
When:
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time:
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cost:
$40.00 for 8-week session
For more information:
Please call Volunteer Services – 410-554-2507
Instructor
Carole Kennedy
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Transportation By Request
Transportation By
Request has resumed service. This service is available on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please call the office to reserve your
appointments. |
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AIM IS LOOKING
FOR BABY YARN
We have a volunteer who will make baby blankets and baby clothes. If you
have any yarn that you would like to donate please call us at (410) 889-7915.
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THE NEARLY NEW SHOP OF
ST. DAVID'S CHURCH
3900 Roland
Ave in the St. Mary’s
Outreach Center
410-467-0409
Will be Closed in August
But will re-open on September 14, 2010
Monday, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Tuesday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Thursday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Shop for bargains and treasures in the
‘Best Kept Secret in Hampden’.
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ST. MARY’S ROLAND
VIEW TOWERS
3838 Roland Avenue
An affordable apartment community for the elderly (62 or older) has
efficiency, one bedroom, and
two bedroom apartments from $416.00 to $700.00 with utilities included.
Call 410-889-8255 fax # 410-889-8769
Smryt2@covad.net
Equal Housing Opportunity
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Health Talk
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friends help you! |
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Reduce Arthritis Discomfort |
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Drink plenty of water. 10-12 glasses per
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Eat an orange first
thing every morning to control sugar cravings. |
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