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sNok signflz NOVEMBER 1, 2023 Massage at Health & Wellness Hi, my name is Shawna Ray. I have been an licensed massage ther- apist in the Yamhill and Polk county area for 8 years. I will be at the Health & Wellness Center on Mondays providing massage therapy, as an on-site contractor and I am contracted with Shasta. Contact 971-241-4323 by text or voice message to schedule appoint- ments. Co-pay still may apply. I9m looking forward to working with those in the community to deliver a holistic approach to pain management, relaxation and overall wellness. n The GRHWC Diabetes Prevention and Education Program Warm Your Soul SOUP SHARE THURSDAY, NOV. 9, STARTING AT 5 P.M. CTGR COMMUNITY CENTER COME AND EAT OR ENTER A SOUP INTO THE CONTEST Chefs: Each person who signs up to bring a soup will be given a $30 gift certificate for use at Albertsons or Safeway. Choose your own recipe or request one. The categories are Chili, Vegetarian, Beef, Pork, Chicken. There will be prizes for each category. Please notify us by Nov. 3 if you plan to bring a soup. SOUPS ARE GREAT DIABETIC CHOICES AND AN EXCELLENT NUTRITIONAL CHOICE FOR ALL....THEY ARE OFTEN LOW IN SUGAR AND HIGH IN FIBER THE FIRST 25 PEOPLE TO SIGN UP WILL GET A COUPON FOR A FREE DRINK FROM KHOFI HAWS (MUST BE PRESENT AT THE GATHERING) TO SIGN-UP, EMAIL OR CALL NANCY.HAMALIAN@GRANDRONDE.ORG / 503-879-1629. 10 Warning Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer9s Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's is a specific type and the most common cause of dementia. It is thought to be caused by the abnormal build-up of proteins in and around brain cells. It is a disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. Some of the possible signs include: Memory loss that disrupts daily life. Challenges in planning or solving problems. Difficulty completing familiar and daily tasks. Losing track of time and place. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships. New problems with words in speaking or writing. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps. Changes in judgment or decision-making. Withdrawal from work or social activities. Changes in mood and personality. 19 Tobacco and smoking Sacred Tobacco The tobacco plant is considered a sacred gift by many American Indian communities including that of Grand Ronde. Traditional tobacco is a medicine, which can be used in a prescribed way to promote physical, spiritual, emotional and community well-being. It may be used as an offering to the Creator or to another person, place or being. A gift of traditional tobacco is a sign of respect and may be offered when asking for help, guidance or protection. Traditional tobacco is sometimes used directly for healing in traditional medicine. It may be burned in a ore or smoked in a pipe, yet the smoke is generally not inhaled. It is central to culture, spirituality and healing. Traditional tobacco is carefully hand-prepared and offered respectfully for prayer, healing and ceremony.* The species Nicotiana quadrivalvis is grown at the Tribe9s nursery. The staff collect and cure the leaves. Using traditional tobacco in a healthy way is not the same as smoking commercial tobacco. *excerpts from Keep It Sacred, National Native Network Commercial Tobacco Long-term use of commercial tobacco cigarettes by adults has decreased to about 12 percent of the U.S. population from a high in 1954 of about 45 percent. Ciga- rette smoking is more common among AI/ AN populations: In 2020, more than 1 in 4 (27.1 percent) American Indian/Alaska Native adults smoke cigarettes. Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability and death in the United States. Smoking causes cancer, heart dis- ease, stroke, lung diseases, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). *source CDC. The good news is that anytime someone quits smoking the beneots are immediate and continue over time. Medical treatments are also available to help current smokers reduce use and quit. Ask your doctor about these. The other good news is that young people and teenagers are smoking cig- arettes less. Vaping While commercial cigarette use has decreased, e-cigarettes or vapes have become the most commonly used tobacco product among youth since 2014. In 2022, about one out of every 30 middle school students and one in 7 high school students reported that they had used electronic cigarettes in the past 30 days. Young people are likely to vape because they come in fun navors and have sleek, enticing packaging. Teens have been led to believe that vapes are much less harmful than cigarettes. That is not so, as vaping is unsafe. Nicotine is the primary agent in most cigarettes and e-cigarettes. Both e-cigarettes with and without nicotine contain other commonly found harmful elements like formaldehyde, benzene, heavy metals, diacetyl and acrolein. Normal age-related changes: Sometimes forgetting names or appointments, but remembering them later. Sometimes feeling uninterested in social events. Making a bad decision or mistake once in a while. Misplacing things from time to time and retracing steps to find them. Making occasional errors when managing finances or household bills. Getting confused about the day of the week but figuring it out later. Vision changes related to cataracts. Sometimes having trouble finding the right word. Early Detection Matters: If you notice one or more signs in yourself or another person, it can be difficult to know what to do. It9s natural to feel uncertain or nervous about discussing these changes with others. But don9t ignore it. Schedule an appointment with your doctor. With early detection, you can explore treatments that may provide some relief of symptoms and help you maintain a level of independence longer. While medications can9t cure this disease, they can help lessen some symptoms. If you would like to learn more about understanding vaping and other commercial tobacco product use among youth, visit CDC.gov/vaping or you can contact Shannon Lafferty at Shannon.stanton@grandronde.org or any of the YEP team at yep@grandronde.org.
