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Sl'ILVAY TYMOO Warm Springs, Oregon September 22, 1989 PAGE 5 What seniors should expect from their doctors Quality health care depends on a ' good doctor-patient relationship ana tne patient i active participa tion in ins ui ncr ncHiin care. Dcingi well-informed about your health condition and health needs is also a necessity. Ideally, you are more knowledge able about your particular health problem and better equipped to deal with it at the end of a visit to your doctor. Above all, avoid Icav- ing the office feeling dissatisfied. i unsure or unclear about the inform mation you were given. There are several ways to avoid this feeling of uncertainty or dissa tisfaction. The following is recom ' mended: Be clear about the reason for I your visit and what you expect from the doctor before your appointment. Write down your questions and concerns in advance. Tn kr this list with you and use it when you talk with your doctor. Expect your doctor to take time to listen to you. Don't beafraid to ask questions. A doctor should give you honest, understandable answers or arrange for a staff per son to answer your questions. Be honest. Tell the doctor exactly how you feel, your symp-' toms, concerns and reactions to medications. Shareany reservations Easy homemaking hints offered When it comes to cleaning the house, whether it's just a weekly pick-up or a thorough seasonal cleaning, one good rule to remember is that the best way is often the easiest way. Here are some hints to , help you: Hate to defrost the refrigerator and freezer? You may be surprised to learn that if you vacuum the back of the appliance, youll have to do the job less often. Vents clogged withdust and dirt force the motor to work harder and build up more ice. Discolored aluminum pots, even those black with mineral dep osits, can be cleaned by filling the Ipot with hot water. Add a few tea spoons of cream of tartar, depend-( ing on the size of the pot. Boil. That's all!! Grease build-up on painted, walls and cabinets? Start with a gal lon of hot water and add V cup Lysol Pine Action cleaner. Apply with a sponge, starting at the bot tom of the wall or cabinet. Coveran area of two to three feet and let the mixture soak on the surface for about IS seconds, then rinse with a i clean sponge. If you give the solu- I tiontimetopenetratethesurface.it . will do most of the work for you. Use the same Lysol Pine Action a lemon, solutiontotackleanothcr.yetoften To keep the plate on your iron neglected chore cleaning the gar- shiny and efficient, clean and then bagepail. Wipedownthepailinside rub on silver polish. Rinse. Makes and out with the solution to help the iron faster and easier to use. dcodorizeand kill household germs. ' If you are planning to spruce Keeps those much used pails smell- up kitchen cabinets, paint theinside ing pine fresh Don't let ballpoint ink or newspaper ink stians on hard surfa-' ces dismay you. Whether it's vinyl, formica or no-wax surfaces, spray with a little hair spray. Then wash off with Lysol Pine Action cleanser and water. Wine stains on table linen? Soak in boiling milk. When stain fades, launderasyou usually would. If the stain is unusually stubborn, , sprinkle with salt and rub with half' areas tirst. save the doors and frames for last to avoid rubbing against wet surfaces. It's easy to clean water based paint from brushes with Lysol Pine Action. Simply rinse off witha solu tion of Pine Action. For oil based paints, let brushes soak in a con tainer with enough Pine Action (full strength) to cover bristle!. Rinse with hot water before using' again. Include exercise in your winter schedule Just because it's getting chilly,' don't think you have to go into hibernation. Plan now for your ' winter exercise program. That . means either making a commit ' ment to an outdoor brisk-walking program or shifting your program indoors. Remember, fitness is tem porary. All of the gains you have made during the summer will dis appear if you do not continue exercising. Stress can affect teens negatively "I'm stressed out." Teens often say this when pressures are getting to be too great. "It's a trapped feeling. Things were getting worse and worse and I couldn't see a way out," said one teen who had become seriously depressed. These are the words of a young person in seriouis emotional trouble. HOW STRESS WORKS Stress comes from threats to our safety and makes us feel afraid. That fear often is felt as a knotted up stomach fast heartbeat, dry mouth or headache. Behavior changes, and young people may drop things, become confused, pace the floor or bite their lip. Energy is produced by stress. The key to coping with it is using the energy to adapt and grow. Young people who block their fear and energy place themselves in a "pressure cooker" situation. This can lead to emotional "explosions" and other serious consequences. PRESSURE BUILDERS Five characteristics of life events are most likely to cause excessive stress in young people. The event is very intense. The Early birds save gardens The first frost often spells doom for your flowers and vegetables. But you can make them last a bit longer if you're willing to sacrifice an hour's sleep. How? By hosingthe frost off the plants just before the sun comes up. According to a garden expert, it's not the cold that kills the plants, it's the sun hitting i the layer of frost. The rapid drying action actually sizzles the leavings, burning them up. A few moments of sunlight is all it takes. So, if you know when the frost is coming, set your alarm and save those tomatoes! death of a parent is an example. The event lasts a long time. A chronic illness such as diabetes in an example. Stressors pile up. One event by itself might be okay, but when many stressful events occur at the same time, pressure builds quickly. The event is not normal for a person in the individual's age group. A simple example of this is the abil ity of most teens to shrug off an occasional bout with pimples, although a severe case of acne is highly stressful. The situation is beyond the control of the individual. For example, the divorce of parents can create a situation in which the young person wants to change things but can't do much about the problem. HELPING KIDS COPE Here are a few of the things you as an adult can do to help youngs ters cope with stress: Help them plan their projects. Too often young people put things off until the last minute. Help them focus their efforts on things that they can change. Some young people use up too much energy on things they do not have control over. Listen to youngsters when they talk. Help them understand that time often helps more than anything else when depression get: them down. Let them know you care about them. Let them know when they're doing well. Young people just like anyone else love to hear words like, "I'm proud of you." you have about prescribed treat ments. A sk a family member or friend to accompany you to the doctor's office if this would make you feel more comfortable. Having another person present can be particularly helpful if you have difficulty hear ing or remembering details. Ask for written instructions if they will be useful to you. Financial advice available To the person just graduating from high school or college, or the newlyweds, or anyone becoming financially responsible for hisor her own fate, the world of insurance. banks and credit can seem over whelming. A booklet offered by the U.S. government can help sort through the confusion. Getting Started: Establishing Your Financial Identity tells what 1 to look for in a bank, describes ( several types of insurance policies, takes the mystery out of employee benefits and offers tips on establish ing a credit rating. The first step, says the booklet, is to open a bank account. Some of the questions to consider when picking the bank (or other institu tion) for you include: Does the institution provide prompt, courteous service? Is the location convenient for you? Can you make deposits and withdrawals at hours that fit your scheduile such as through an auto matic teller machine? What fees are charged for the institution's services? To build a credit record, you have to show a history of paying debts fully and on time. You might start by borrowing a small amount of money from the bank where you have your checking or savings accounts. Asyou repay this loan on schedule, youll be establishing a good credit rating. You can also open accounts at local stores. There's a lot more in the booklet. To get a copy, send 50 cents along with your name and address to R. Woods, Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, CO 8 1 009. Ask for item 453T. Information on this page provided by the by the Warm Springs Office of the Oregon State University Extension Service Phone: 553-1161, ext. 238 or 239 Prepare now for winter To make sure you're ready for the blast of colder weather, here are some handy tips to help you use energy wisely and efficiently this winter. Furnace maintenance. Have your furnace cleaned, oiled and ser viced so it will run more efficiently, saving you money. Check for and replaceany damaged or worn belts. Remember, an annual furnace checkup can save you energy dol lars in the long run. Clean furnace or heat pump fil ters. Dirty liters make your heating system work harder and less effi ciently. Make sure registers or base board heaters are clean and not blocked by furniture or draperies. Caulk around doors and win dows. Replace dried out caulking that may be leaking air. Dont forget to caulk where pipes or wires, such as cable televsion, enter the home. Weathcrstriparounddoorsand windows. Inexpensive kitsareavail able at most hardware stores, Old weatherstripping may need to be replaced. Put storm windows and doors in place. Replace missingsiding or shing les. Repair broken or cracked win dow panes. Insulate exposed water pipes in unheated spaces to prevent freezing. Check attic insulation. You, should have at least eight to nine! inches of insulation in the attic to' lower heating costs in your home. Check floor insulation to be sure it's still in place. If there is no insulation in the floor, consider installing it. Floors will be warmer and heating costs will be lower. Check heat ducts in unheated attics, basements andd crawl spa ces. Be sure they are connected, sealed withduct tapeand insulated. Consumer tips presented Did you know? If you're trying to shake the salt habit, read food labels. "Sodium Free" means the product contains less than five miligrams of sodium per serving. Prod ucts marked "very low sodium" must have 33 milli grams or less, and those marked "low sodium" must have 140 milli grams per serving or less. Products may also be marked "reduced sodium", which means that the sodium used in processing the pro duct has been reduced by at least 75 percent from the level of the con ventional product. Did you know? Less expensive cuts of meat such as chuck roast can be tenderized by Proper care keeps machine in stitches Taking the time to care for your sewing machine will assure you that it will always be "ready to stitch." Probably the most important thing you can do is to keep it clean and oiled. When you finish sewing for the day, take a minute or two to clean the bobbin area. Lint collects, which contributes to stitching prob- lems. When cleaning your machine, use a lint brush (comes with the machine), a pipe cleaner or an air canister. Don't blow into a sewing machine since your breath is also humid. Canned air is a usuful notion for most home sewers. One blast of compressed air from these aerosol cans removes lint that collects in the bobbin area of conventional ma chines or in the lopper and knife areas of overlock machines. Home sewers might clean machines more often if they knew about this handy product and used it. After cleaning the bobbin area, add a drop of oil. Follow your machine guide which recommends the type of oil or how freq uent to oil the machine. (At least twice a year.) After oiling then stitch a few rows on a fabric scrap to run the oil through the sewing machine system. A few minutes of "care" will result in a machine that is "always ready to stitch." long, slow cooking in a covered pan. Marinades containing some type of acid such as vinegar, citru or tomato juice will also help to soften the meat fiber and connec tive tissue. Chuck or flank steaks can be tenderized by pounding with a meat mallet or the edge of a heavy saucer. Commercial tenderizer can also be used to break down thecon nective tissue. Did you know? New federal regulations have set required protein levels for three types of products labeled "ham." The name "ham" standing alone means that the lean meat in the can or wrapper contains at least 20.5 percent protein. Brands labeled "ham with natural juices"must con tain at least 18.5 percent protein, and those labeled "ham water added"must contain at least 1 7 per cent protein in the lean meat. Did you know? The U.S. Department of Agricul ture operates a meat and poultry hotline that is staffed by home economists from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pacific time. The toll-free number is 1-800-535-4555. Knowing when life is out of balance All I Wanted Was To Sing Your mind and body have a way of telling you when your life is out of balance. If you are trying to work around the clock with little rest, hardly talking time out to eat, you may experience some of the symtoms. Loss of energy Loss of motivation Loss of enthusiasm Oversleeping or insomnia Overeating or appetite loss A good case of the "I don't wannas and poor me's." Inability to concentrate Lots of procrastination Lots of rationalization Low output of quality work These symtoms tell you that you may be heading for burnout if you don't get your life back in balance. Add some ot these symtoms along with the stress they produce can lead to health problems. Two ways to cook a cake Wheaty Carrot Cake Most of what you need to know you learned in kindergarten! 1. Say "please" and "thank you." 2. Be nice. 3. Play fair. 4. Don't tell lies. 5. If you can't say something niceaboutsomeone, don't say it at all. 6. Don't hit people. 7. Say you're sorry if you hurt someone. 8. Clean up after your own mess. 9. Don't take things that aren't yours. 10. Wait your turn. 11. Don't touch something if you don't know where it's been. 12. Go outside to play. 13. It's OK to cry. 14. If you don't get it the first time, try again. 15. Eat your vegetables, drink your milk and go to bed early. 16. You're specialandthere'snooneelselikeyou in the whole world. I cup whole wheat flour I cup all-purpose flour l 3 cup nonfat dry milk powder I teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder I2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter 3 cups shredded carrots I 2 cup chopped pecans I cup cooking oil 1 cup granulated sugar I cup packed brown sugar I teaspoon vanilla 4 eggs MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS 1 . Stir together flours, milk powder, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon. Set aside. 2. In a 1 2-cup microwave-safe fluted tube pan combine 2 tablespoons butter and 12 cup of the carrots. Microwave on high power for 2 minutes, stirrine once. 3. Sprinkle pecans evenly over car rots in pan. Set pan aside. 4. Blend oil and sugars with mixer. Add vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. 5. Add flour mixture, beating well till blended. By hand, stir in remaining carrots. 6. Spread batter in prepared pan. Microwave uncovered on medium power 16 minutes, (if you do not have a carousel inside the oven you will need to turn the dish a quarter turn every 4 minutes.) Surface of cake will appear wet, but cake will have risen to top of pan. 7. Cook, uncovered, on high power fori 12 minutes. Give dish a half turn. Continue cooking 30 seconds to 1 12 minutes or till surface appears almost dry and a wooden pick comes out clean. 8. Place cake on rack. Cool 10 minutes. Invert cake onto plate. CONVENTIONAL DIRECTIONS 1. In saucepan cook 12 cup car rots and 2 tablespoons butter till carrots are tender. Spoon cooked carrots into the bottom of a 1 2-cup fluted tube pan. 2. Prepare cake batter as directed. 3. Pour batter into pan. 4. Bake in a 325 degree oven about 60 minutes or till cake tests done. 5. Place cake on rack. Cool 10 minutes. Invert cake onto plate. Each day you should. . . Every day select some raw fruits and vegetables, some whole grain breads and cereals, and drink plenty of water. Adequate amounts of fiber and fluid are necessary for digestion and elimination. When I was in first grade I loved to sing. When it was my turn I'd stand up clearly and happily, thoroughly enjoying myself. My teacher declared me singing champion... Why did something as innocent and joyful as the music of small children have to be turned into a contest? The voice should have been sour ces of joy, not pride or shame. But my first grade teacher thought that my talent should be brandished in front of my peers... My joy became a mixture of pride and shame and as time when on shame overshadowed pride.. My teacher was the one who wanted a champion; All I wanted was to sing. Unknown 4-H builds character in youth 4-H's mission is to help young people become self-directing, pro ductive and contributing members of society. More specifically, its objectives are to help young people to: 1. Develop inquiring minds, an eagerness to learn and the ability to apply science and technology. 2. Learn practical skills, develop competencies and aquire know ledge. 3. Strengthen abilities to make intelligent decisions, solve problems and manage their own affairs in a fast-changing world. 4. Acquire positive attitudes toward self and a feeling of self-worth. 5. Develop their potential by seeking and acquiring educational and vocational experiences. 6. Improve skills in communica tion and self-expression. 7. Develop effective interpersonal relationships with adults and other youths. 8. Maintain optimum physical and mental health. 9. Develop concern for involve ment in community and public affairs. 10. Increase leadership capa bilities. - 11. Develop socially acceptable behavior, personal standards and values for living. 12. Develop abilites to perform as productive, contributing citizens. 13. Use time wisely in attaining a balance in life (work, leisure, fam ily, community and self). Remember! National 4-H Week Is October 1-7 Watch for 4-H Sign-up and list of clubs