Silver Quill Southeast Senior Services

MAY 2020

V OLUME 1 N O . 198

Minerals

Lane Lipetzky, RDN—Valley Senior Services

We have all heard we should eat foods high in vitamins and minerals, but why are they so

important? In this month’s article we will focus on the importance of minerals and their sources.

Why are minerals important?

Like vitamins, minerals play hundreds of roles in our bodies. Minerals strengthen our bones and

teeth, transport oxygen to our cells and organs, and they even play a role in our heart health

and muscle function. Calcium, the most abundant mineral in our body, plays many roles. Most of

us are aware that calcium helps strengthen bones and teeth, but it is also important in both heart

and muscle contraction as well as nerve communication. Calcium is so important to heart

contraction that if we didn’t have calcium in our bodies our hearts would stop beating!

Mineral Sources and Functions

Minerals are in a wide variety of foods which is why it is important to eat a variety in our diets

every day. There are two types of minerals we need, macro and trace minerals. Macro minerals

such as calcium, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus are needed in larger amounts. Trace

minerals like iron, zinc, iodine, copper and fluoride are needed in smaller quantities. Below is a

list of some (not all) minerals, food sources and their functions.

Sourced from Jean Inman’s review of dietetics 2016 and The New England Cen ter Continued on page 4

Mineral Sources Function

Calcium

Dairy products, leafy greens, legumes, bone in fish

Heart and muscle contraction, nerve communication, blood clotting and healthy bones

Phosphorous Meat, dairy, poultry, eggs, fish

Bone and teeth health, part of our DNA

Potassium Potatoes, tomatoes, bananas, leafy greens, oranges, mel-ons, legumes, meat, poultry, seafood, dairy

Regulate fluid and mineral balance, heart contraction, helps maintain normal blood pressure, electrolyte

Sodium Table salts and other forms of salt, processed foods, fruits and vegetables are typically low in sodium

Increases blood pressure, water retention, electrolyte, works with potassium to keep hydration balance

Iron Meat, poultry, legumes, fish, cereals, leafy green vegeta-bles

Oxygen transportation in red blood cells

zinc Meat, liver, eggs, fish Wound healing, cell division, helps ability to taste

Magnesium Leafy greens, whole grains, legumes, nuts, tap water

Protein and fatty acid synthesis

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Southeast Senior Services 520 3rd Avenue South Wahpeton, ND 58075

(701)642-3033 or (701)642-5746

Fax:

701-642-5009

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DIRECTOR

Shelley Tollefson

OFFICE ASSISTANT

Deanna Nelson

TRANSPORTATION & SITE ASSISTANT

Sharron Durbin

RESOURCE SPECIALISTS

Amy Laney

Shelley Tollefson

KITCHEN STAFF

Lucille Kadoun- Hankinson

Dorothy Kressin-Wyndmere

Kathy Lyon-Wahpeton

Lori Peplinski -Lidgerwood

Viola Score– Wahpeton

Carol Tschakert-Abercrombie

FILL-IN KITCHEN STAFF

Kathy Gordon

Karen Kappes

Rita Boutain

TRANSPORTATION

Christine Bischoff

Sharron Durbin

Keith Peschel

David Score

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If you are qualified, your rights to receive the services provided by this organization without regard to race,

color, religion, sex, national origin, age or handicap are protected by Federal

Law. If you believe you have been discriminated against

Please contact:

Shelley Tollefson

Southeast Senior Services

520 3rd Avenue South

Wahpeton, ND 58075

642-3033

Foot Care Clinics For Richland County

Southeast Senior Services Board of Directors

Don Krassin Corrine Romereim

Pinky Rubish Robert Wurl

Liz Mumm Alisa Mitskog

Are you looking for help finding services that will allow you to continue living

independently in your home as late in life as possible? We have Resource Specialists that

are here to help!

Call today to schedule a meeting with one of our Resource Specialists to learn about the many programs and services available in your

community.

You can reach us by calling 701-642-3033.

Talk with us today!

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ND SMP Scam of the Month

MAY 2020

Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding COVID-19!

Tips to help keep scammers at bay: • Don’t click on links from sources you don’t know. They could download viruses onto your

computer or device. Watch for emails claiming to be from the Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention (CDC) or experts saying that have information about the virus. • For the most up-to-date information about the Coronavirus, visit the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). • Ignore online offers for vaccinations. There currently are no vaccines, pills, potions,

lotions, lozenges or other prescription or over-the-counter products available to treat or cure

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) — online or in stores. • Do your homework when it comes to donations, whether through charities or crowdfunding

sites. Don’t let anyone rush you into making a donation. If someone wants donations in cash,

by gift card, or by wiring money, don’t do it. In addition, there have been scam calls related to the COVID-19 virus. For example, another state

SMP shared a voicemail they received of a robocall using COVID-19 as the scare tactic to get the

recipient to act to “keep your family safe”. As always, do not give personal identifying information

(Medicare number, Drs’ names, date of birth, etc.) to ANYONE over the phone. Only your providers

need that information. It is best to NOT answer the phone at all and screen all calls. Do not trust

that messages, or phone numbers, left on your voice mail or answering machine are truthful. They

may not be. Be safe, be savvy!!

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued

warning letters to seven companies for selling fraudulent COVID-19 products. These products are

unapproved drugs that pose significant risks to patient health and violate federal law. The FDA

and FTC are taking this action as part of their response in protecting Americans during the global

COVID-19 outbreak. The warning letters are the first to be issued by the FDA for unapproved

products intended to prevent or treat “Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019” (COVID-19).

SMP is Here to Help! Remember that you have a wonderful resource in North Dakota. ND SMP

will help seniors prevent, detect and report Medicare fraud. Call ND SMP if you have questions

about Medicare fraud.

The information provided is intended to be a general summary only. Source of information: Federal Trade Commission.

Coronavirus Scams: What the FTC is doing. March 2020.

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/coronavirus-scams-what-ftc-doing

North Dakota Senior Medicare Patrol Phone: 800-233-1737 or (701) 858-3580

For more information or to locate your SMP, visit www.ndcpd.org/smp

This project was supported, in part, by grant number 90MPPG0021, from the Administration for Community Living,

Department of Health and Human Services. Points of view or opinions do not necessarily represent official Administration for

Community Living policy.

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Minerals

Lane Lipetzky, RDN—Valley Senior Services Continued from page 1

Fortified: If a food package says the word “fortified” on the label, that means vitamins or

minerals have been added to the product. One example is vitamin D fortified milk.

How much do we need?

Like vitamins, minerals are in a wide variety of foods from every food group so its important to

eat a variety of foods to ensure you’re consuming enough minerals. Many vitamins and

minerals also interact with each other and can aid in absorption. A few examples are vitamin D

aids in calcium absorption and vitamin C aids in iron absorption. Consuming too much of a

vitamin or mineral over a long period of time could cause a deficiency in another vitamin or

mineral or cause health problems. Eating high amounts of sodium can raise blood pressure and

decrease blood levels of calcium for example. Certain chronic diseases or medications can put

you at risk for vitamin or mineral deficiency as well. Talk to your doctor or dietitian about

medications you are taking and how they might affect nutrient absorption.

Tips to eating more vitamins and minerals

• Remember to eat a variety of foods from all food groups daily.

• Choose nutritious snacks and beverages in place of sugary options.

• Find ways to include fruits and vegetables in recipes you already make.

• Try including 3 servings of low-fat dairy a day.

• Limit sodium intake to 2,300 mg or less a day, this is about 1 teaspoon of table salt.

• Talk to your doctor before starting a multivitamin or mineral supplement.

• Talk to your doctor about any medications you are taking that could affect your nutrition.

Thank You For The Donations Given To Our Agency

Randa Bischoff Kiffany Bruechert Loren Coalwell

Christina Hoffman Elizabeth Krause Beverly Kubela

Lyle Rader Vi & David Score Marlyn Smith

Glen & Shelley Tollefson Sabbe & Withuski Dentist Office

We have received many donations from several people in the form of money, equipment,

cards, time, talents and many other forms of support and they are very much appreciated!

It is because of your generous donations that we are able to continue to provide you with the

many services that we do. If you donated and your name did not get in our newsletter, please

let us know.

Thank you to each and every one of you!

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ABERCROMBIE

FAIRMOUNT

HANKINSON

Richland County Meal Sites Monthly Menu. All Meals Include a Beverage & Bread.

4 Cabbage Rolls/Sauce

Wax Beans

Cottage Cheese

5 Pork Chops

Mushroom Gravy

Mashed Potato

Beets

6 Hamburger on a Bun

Lettuce, Tomato, Onion

Baked Beans

Classic Potato Salad

11 Beef Stroganoff over

Egg Noodles

Country Blend Vegetables

12 Barbecue Chicken Breast

Au Gratin Potatoes

Scandinavian Vegetables

13 Lemon Pepper Tilapia

Seasoned Potato

Garden Blend Vegetables

18 Creamy Turkey/Gravy

Mashed Potato

Corn

19 Chicken Teriyaki

Wild Rice Blend

Asparagus

20 Baked Ham/Raisin Sauce

Hashbrown Bake

Captains Salad

26 Swiss Steak/Gravy

Mashed Potato

Glazed Carrots

27 Barbecue Ribs

Baked Potato

Brussel Sprouts

28 Chicken Wild Rice Hot Dish

Peas and Carrots

Strawberry Jello/Pears/Topping

1 Beef Stew

Prince Edward Vegetables

Sliced Pears

5 Cabbage Rolls/Sauce

Green Beans

Cottage Cheese

6 Pork Chops/Mushroom Gravy

Mashed Potato

Beets

8 Hamburger on a Bun

Lettuce, Tomato, Onion

Baked Beans

Classic Potato Salad

12 Beef Stroganoff over

Egg Noodles

Country Blend Vegetables

13 Baked Chicken/Gravy

Mashed Potato

Winter Blend Vegetables

15 Lemon Pepper Tilapia

Seasoned Potato

Garden Blend Vegetables

19 Meatloaf

Baked Potato

Stewed Tomatoes

20 Baked Ham/Raisin Sauce

Hashbrown Bake

Squash

22 Creamy Turkey

Mashed Potato

Corn

26 Swiss Steak/Gravy

Mashed Potato

Glazed Carrots

27 Barbecue Ribs

Baked Potato

Brussel Sprouts

29 Chicken Wild Rice Hot Dish

Peas and Carrots

Strawberry Jello/Pears/Topping

Frozen meals are available to the meal participants of

Fairmount. If you would like more info please call Southeast

Senior Services at 701-642-3033.

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LIDGERWOOD

WYNDMERE

Abercrombie Serves M,T,W 553-8759

Hankinson Serves T,W,F 242-7742

Lidgerwood Serves M,T,TH 538-4602

Wyndmere Serves M,T,TH 439-2907

Wahpeton Serves M-F 642-5746

All of our meal sites provide congregate and home delivered meals in their towns. Meals are available for a suggested donation of $4.00. All donations are used to help us keep up with the

growing demand for these services.

Richland County Meal Sites Monthly Menu. All Meals Include a Beverage & Bread.

Please let your Meal Site know if you plan on eating with them!

4 Pork Chops

Mushroom Gravy

Mashed Potato

Wax Beans

5 Hamburger on a Bun

Lettuce, Tomato, Onion

Baked Beans

Classic Potato Salad

7 Mandarin Orange Chicken

Roasted Red Potatoes

Mixed Vegetables

11 Country Meatballs/Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Winter Blend Vegetables

12 Beef Stroganoff over

Egg Noodles

Country Blend Vegetables

14 Lemon Pepper Tilapia

Seasoned Potato

Garden Blend Vegetables

18 Meatloaf

Baked Potato

Stewed Tomatoes

19 Baked Ham/Raisin Sauce

Hashbrown Bake

Captains Salad

21 Roast Beef/Gravy

Mashed Potato

Corn

26 Swiss Steak/Gravy

Mashed Potato

Glazed Carrots

27 Chicken Wild Rice Hot Dish

Peas and Carrots

Strawberry Jello/Pears/Topping

28 Taco Salad

Apricots

Breadstick

Tortilla Shell

4 Cabbage Rolls/Sauce

Wax Beans

Cottage Cheese

5 Pork Chops

Mushroom Gravy

Mashed Potato

Beets

7 Mandarin Orange Chicken

Roasted Red Potatoes

Mixed Vegetables

11 Beef Stroganoff over

Egg Noodles

Country Blend Vegetables

12 Barbecue Chicken Breast

Au Gratin Potatoes

Scandinavian Vegetables

14 Mediterranean Chicken Salad

Cherries

Garlic Toast

18 Creamy Turkey/Gravy

Mashed Potato

Corn

19 Meat Loaf

Baked Potato

Stewed Tomatoes

21 Baked Ham/Raisin Sauce

Hashbrown Bake

Captains Salad

26 Swiss Steak/Gravy

Mashed Potato

Glazed Carrots

27 Barbecue Ribs

Baked Potato

Brussel Sprouts

28 Chicken Wild Rice Hot Dish

Peas and Carrots

Strawberry Jello/Pears/Topping

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Richland County Transit Schedules for

MAY 2020– JULY 2020

Southeast Senior Services offers rides from surrounding towns into Wahpeton monthly. To

schedule a ride call 642-5746 at least 2 days in advance. Hours spent in Wahpeton will be

between 10:00am to 3:00pm unless all riders are done earlier. It is best if you schedule any

medical appointments between the hours of 10am and 1:30pm if possible. The cost for these rides

is $5.00 per person.

Fairmount/Hankinson/Lidgerwood

Wyndmere/Mooreton

May 11 & 18

June 8 & 22

July 20 & 27

ESTIMATED PICK UP TIMES FOR RICHLAND COUNTY TRANSIT

Fairmount 8:40 am Hankinson 9:00 am Lidgerwood 9:15 am

Wyndmere 9:30 am Mooreton 9:45 am

Fargo Transportation Info

Southeast Senior Services provides transportation to Fargo on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursdays

of most months. We are also happy to announce that we have added Tuesdays to our

schedule! To schedule a ride call 642-5746 at least 2 days in advance. Hours spent in

Fargo will be between 10:00am to 3:00pm unless all riders are done earlier. It is best if you

schedule any medical appointments between the hours of 10:00am and 2:00pm. Cost for these

rides is $8.00 per person. The routes will be as follows:

Fargo North Run Fargo South Run Fargo Run

1st & 4th Thursday of Each Month 2nd Thursday of Each Month 3rd Thursday of Each Month

AND AND

1st & 2nd Tuesdays 3rd & 4th Tuesdays

Wahpeton, Abercrombie, Wahpeton, Fairmount Wahpeton, Fairmount, Hankinson

Mooreton, Christine, Hankinson, Lidgerwood Lidgerwood, Wyndmere, Mooreton

Walcott, Galchutt Wyndmere, Colfax Abercrombie, Colfax, Christine

Walcott, Galchutt

• Please note that there will be no Thursday Fargo run on May 21st.

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Wahpeton Harmony Senior Citizens Club, Inc

520 3rd Avenue South

Wahpeton, ND 58075

“Return Service Requested”

NON-PROFIT ORG.

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

WAHPETON, ND 58075

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SOUTHEAST SENIOR SERVICES - Improving Peoples Lives One Resource At A Time -

Community Dining and Meals on Wheels are offered in the towns of Abercrombie,

Hankinson, Lidgerwood, Wahpeton and Wyndmere. Don’t live in one of these towns?

Frozen meals are available to you!

Transportation is provided in Wahpeton, to Fargo and from surrounding towns into Wahpeton. These rides are open to all

Richland County residents regardless of age.

Our Resource Services are designed to assist individuals 60+. Resource Specialists help connect you

to the services and supports you need today and to plan ahead for the future.

520 3rd Avenue South Wahpeton, ND 58075 701-642-3033