By Zee Chevalier
“The world’s favourite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May.”
Edwin Way Teale
May is busy in Clinton, with Heritage Week, the Annual Ball, the Old Timers’ Tea, and the rodeo and parade. The Parade committee has worked hard on our behalf to obtain a band for the May Parade this year. Without floats there would be no parade, so let’s make this year’s event the best ever! The Clinton Seniors are planning on entering a float, and urge all organizations to do the same.
Unfortunately for Clinton residents, the Foot Clinic will no longer be held here in Clinton. For various reasons, Colleen Thom, RN, FCN, FCNed has had to terminate the service. She will still be operating her clinic in Kamloops, and you can call (250) 819-1632 to make an appointment to see her there and have your foot needs addressed.
The Clinton Seniors will meet at the Gold Mountain restaurant for lunch on May 2. The next regular meeting of the Clinton Seniors’ Association is on May 16 following a noon lunch in the Clinton Seniors’ Centre at 217 Smith Avenue.
I’ve been told that the telephone will once more be installed in the Clinton Memorial Hall. Good news!
Continuing my notes on falling, consider today the fear of falling, what can cause that fear, and what you can do about it.
You may have a history of falls or near falls. You may have had some bad experiences from falling, like not being able to get up after a fall, or fractures, or maybe even a hospital stay.
You fear losing your independence and control, and as you age you may lose confidence in your physical abilities. There are many benefits of being active: more mobile joints, stronger bones and muscles, and better heart and lung functions, to name a few. But if you limit activities because you fear falling, what can you do? How can you live with this fear? Here are a few things to consider:
* Be aware of your own attitudes and beliefs about falling.
* Take control of your own safety.
* Make necessary changes to protect yourself.
* Recognize and identify your risk factors and limitations.
* Consider alternatives to potentially risky situations.
* Keep regular contact with your friends, relatives, and neighbours.
* Remove hazards from your house and yard.
* Wear well-fitted footwear with non-skid soles.
* Keep a positive attitude.
There are no Clinton Seniors’ Association members’ birthdays to celebrate in May.
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