Generations
March 3, 2021 | Monthly News & Updates
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The Osceola Council on Aging “Meals on Wheels” program will host the national 2021 March for Meals campaign by kicking off “The KUA Presents March for Meals 5K.” The event will take place on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the Kissimmee Lakefront Park and will include a 5K (3.1 mile) run and walk for individuals and/or corporate and family teams, the largest and most spirited team competition, and those who finish will receive a metal. Plus, if you bring non-perishable food items to help us fill the food pantry, you will be entered into a special prize drawing!
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COVID-19 Vaccinations
Florida residents may pre-register for a COVID-19 vaccination by visiting http://myvaccine.fl.gov Currently, vaccine supply is extremely limited and the website lets residents save their place in line and be notified when new appointments are available in their area.
Those without computer access may call 866-201-6507 (or 833-476-1516 for TTY users) to pre-register.
The following populations of Florida Residents are currently eligible to schedule an appointment to receive the vaccine:
- Individuals 65 years of age and older
- Long-term care facility residents and staff
- Healthcare personnel with direct patient contact
- Individuals deemed to be extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 by hospital providers
- Residents that do not meet the criteria listed above may sign up to receive email updates to learn when they may be eligible for the vaccine.
The State-supported vaccine location currently available in Osceola County is Centro Cristiano Dios De Pactos Church located at 1130 Simmons Road, Kissimmee, FL 34744. Appointments are required for these events. To minimize traffic congestion and wait times, those with appointments should arrive at their scheduled time. Those arriving early will not be allowed to proceed through the line.
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Winn-Dixie Community Bag Program
Want to give back? Support the community and the environment! For the entire month of March, when you purchase a $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Winn-Dixie located at 3318 Canoe Creek Road, Saint Cloud, FL 34772, $1 is donated to Osceola Council on Aging.
We strongly encourage you to share this news with family and friends as well!
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This is a literary magazine full of wonderful teenage writers who are eager for readers. It is called another side of younger and is aimed toward senior citizens of whom I am one. It is free online.
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Meals on Wheels Volunteer?
We have been blessed with the most AWESOME, CARING, COMPASSIONATE and DEDICATED group of Volunteers! These awesome angels have been there with us in the our hardest times (COVID Pandemic). Day after day, some of them doing more than a route, more than one day a week! WE ARE SO THANKFUL TO EACH ONE OF THEM!
Because of COVID, the number of people we serve has doubled, making the routes longer! We have had to split routes to make it more manageable for volunteers and to better control meal temperatures. This is the reason why we need more volunteers! We are in need of volunteers especially in Poinciana, Poinciana Blvd., Pleasant Hill Road, Good Samaritan, Campbell City, Holopaw, Old Canoe Creek Road, BVL area, 192 going toward Celebration, among others!
If you are interested or would like to know more about it please call Wilda at 407-847-2144.
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Active Lifestyles Magazine:
What is the Osceola Council on Aging?
Carol Barnes from Active Lifestyles Magazine interviewing President/CEO, Wendy Ford about the overview of the services offered at The Osceola Council on Aging. Click on the video on the left for the entire interview.
The Active Lifestyles Magazine was created to help Central Floridians learn more about the programs and services available to support older residents.
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The Osceola Council on Aging provides hunger relief for those in need in the community by providing a box of food once a month. It brings help and hope to people in need. You can apply online or by phone. (407) 847-2144
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The Food Pantry is following strict CDC Guidelines |
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High blood cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk factors for coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke. More common causes of high cholesterol include an unhealthy eating pattern, lack of exercise, smoking, and family genetics.
KNOW YOUR NUMBERS
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Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol or the "bad" cholesterol contributes to fatty buildups in the arteries.
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High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol or the "good cholesterol carries 25-30% of LDL cholesterol away from the arteries to the liver.
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High triglyceride levels combined with high LDL cholesterol or low HDL cholesterol is linked with atherosclerosis.
TREATMENT AND PERVENTION
Follow these heart-healthy lifestyle changes below to treat or prevent high cholesterol and triglycerides. A doctor may prescribe high medication when lifestyle interventions do not improve cholesterol levels.
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Eat a heart healthy diet, which emphasizes plant foods, includes moderate amounts of healthy fats and limits salt, animal fat and refined carbohydrates (including sugar).
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Exercise on most days of the week for at least 30 minutes.
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Drink alcohol in moderation, or not at all. Moderation is 1-2 drinks per day for men and 1 drink per day for women.
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Shed extra pounds and maintain a healthy weight.
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Quit smoking. Your body starts to heal as soon as you smoke your last cigarette.
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Manage chronic stress as it can sometimes increase LDL levels and decrease HDL levels.
In accordance with Federal Law and US Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis or race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all program.) to file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 800-795-3272 or 202-720-6382 (TTY) USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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Eating right doesn’t have to be complicated. Before a meal, think about what foods you are going to eat. Choose foods that provide the nutrients you need. Build a healthy plate with foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy and lean protein foods.
Consider the following tips to help you get started on your way to eating right.
- Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
Eat a variety of different colored vegetables, including dark-green, red and orange. Beans, peas, and lentils are also good choices. Fresh, frozen and canned vegetables can all be healthful options. Look for “reduced sodium” or “no-salt-added” on the labels. Add fruit to meals and snacks. Choose fruits that are dried, frozen or canned in water or 100% juice, as well as fresh fruits.
- Make at least half your grains whole.
Choose breads, cereals, crackers, and noodles made with 100% whole grains. Whole grain corn tortillas, brown rice, bulgur, millet, amaranth and oats all count as whole grains, too. Also, look for fiber-rich cereals to help stay regular and cereals that are fortified with vitamin B12.
- Switch to fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt and cheese.
Older adults need more calcium and vitamin D to help keep bones healthy. Include three servings of fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt or cheese each day. If you are lactose intolerant, try lactose-free milk or a calcium-fortified soy beverage.
- Vary your protein choices.
Eat a variety of foods from the protein food group each week, such as seafood, nuts, beans, peas, and lentils, as well as lean meat, poultry and eggs. Spread your protein intake throughout the day by including a lean source with meals and snacks. Protein foods are also a source of vitamin B12, which is a nutrient that decreases in absorption as we age or due to some medications. READ MORE IN THE PDF HANDOUTS...
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Thank you to all of our donors. We are not able to get a photo of every donor but we thank you all the same.
We are so fortunate to have had so many of you reach out to us asking how you can help and what you can do to ensure our community is well cared for. As an essential business we provide meals and other services to members of the community in need.Your donations are more critical now than ever to ensure they continue to receive these services during this unprecedented time.
Our greatest needs are contributions, both monetary and grocery items, for our community food pantry. We are trying to keep up with the new demand and increasing needs to feed the community. Leveraging your monetary donations allows us to stretch your dollars to serve even more individuals.
Thank You!
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FEBRUARY'S NEWSLETTER SPONSORED BY |
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Osceola Council on Aging | www.osceolageneration.org
Solicitation of Funds The Osceola County Council on Aging, Inc. #SC00067 has complied with the registration requirements of Chapter 496, F. S., Solicitation of Contributions Act. "A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE." 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com
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