Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef. 2 carrots grated. 1 small onion, chopped. 4 stalks celery, chopped. 2 tomatoes, diced. 2/3 c. lettuce strips. ¾ c. mayonnaise. 1 pkg. taco seasoning. 1 c. grated Cheddar cheese. Tortilla chips, crumbled. Instructions: Cook beef and set aside. Add mayonnaise to taco seasoning. Add all ingredients and toss. Top with medium Cheddar cheese and tortilla chips.
Pick up a copy of our local “Cooking through COVID 19” Recipe Book at Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc.
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Dinner is Served!
Seniors for Seniors offer a variety of meals such as Breaded Chicken Legs, Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls, Lasagna & Garlic Bread, Roast Beef, Mashed Potato & Carrots and Cold Plates at an affordable cost of $10.00 per meal (includes all courses). Orders to be placed on Fridays for delivery the following Friday. For more information or to order, call: 204-571-2050 Go to BrandonS4S.ca to see the complete menu.
Staying Hydrated
As you age, your sense of thirst diminishes. So even when your body needs to be replenished with water, you might not realize it. Because of that, many seniors do not drink enough liquids. By the time they are thirsty, it is already an indication of early dehydration. The consequences of dehydration are well known. Dehydration is a common cause of hospitalization among elderly people that can have serious health consequences. Water can get boring but don’t limit yourself – supplement with juices, milk and summer fruits containing high water content! Stay hydrated in the summer heat and drink up!
Craving Change
Craving change is an educational program led by trained facilitators in the Prairie Mountain Health area. This program will help participants develop a healthier relationship with food. Craving Change will help you to understand why it’s hard to change your eating and identify your personal triggers for problematic eating. This program is available at no cost and is 3 weeks long with 1 session a week. Space is limited so pre-registering is a must. To register for one in your area call 1-877-509-7852 or visit cravingchange.ca
Dealing with Low Potassium
It is important for your body to maintain consistent levels of potassium in the blood. If potassium levels become too low or too high, serious problems with heart rhythms can result. Older adults can be at risk of low levels of potassium in the blood because of medications, diarrhea or vomiting, or inadequate diet among other reasons. Laxatives and some diuretics (water pills) are the most common medication causes. Besides prescription supplements, you can get potassium from eating bananas, oranges, and cucumbers. Your pharmacist can give you advice to help you keep potassium levels within range. Mark Mercure, Geriatric Pharmacist
Let Kindness be Our Inspiration
Kindness is the gift that keeps on giving. It expands the light within us and touches the light in others. Small gestures inspire our hearts to open and be touched. It is one of the simplest ways to share our hearts with humanity. Whether it be letting someone go ahead of us in a grocery line, sharing our resources, opening a door, or finding ways to pay it forward. When we choose to act from the best place within ourselves, we nourish the seed of hope in others and lift the vibration of the world. Join me by putting one act of kindness into action daily. I can’t think of a time when we needed it more!
Clean Eating Recipe
No-Bake Peach & Almond Crisp. Ingredients: 6 ripe peaches pitted and sliced. 1 tbsp butter. 2 tbsp honey. ½ tsp ground nutmeg. ¼ cup chopped almonds. 1 ½ cups granola. 1 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt. Directions: Heat skillet on stove-top over medium-high heat. Add butter and when melted, add the peaches in a single layer and cook 4-5 min. until beginning to soften and brown in spots. Flip the peaches and cook another 4-5 min. or until softened. Turn off heat; drizzle peaches with honey and sprinkle with nutmeg and almonds. Stir to combine and coat the peaches. Remove from heat, sprinkle with granola and top with yogurt. Enjoy!
Here to Help
You are not alone in your dementia journey. Whether you’ve noticed signs of dementia, recently received a diagnosis or need help navigating the next stages of the disease, the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba can help. The Society provides information, education and support for families. They’ve also moved some programming online including education sessions, support groups and the Minds in Motion® program, so you can join safely from the comfort of your own home. Alzheimer.mb.ca
Disability Tax Credit
In the province of Manitoba, you qualify for disability credits if: You have severe impairment in mental of physical functions. Your impairment is prolonged; it has lasted or is expected to last for a period of 12 consecutive months. And a certified practitioner declares that your impairment meets the above conditions. In addition to the disability requirements applicants must also: Live in the province of Manitoba. Be a permanent resident of Canada or a Canadian Citizen. Have paid taxes in the past or have a spouse or primary care giver that has paid taxes in the past. See your physician for more information.
Donations Welcomed
What to make a difference in the lives of Seniors in Brandon? Support your local Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. Donations (brandons4s.ca) or call Margaret at 204-571-2052 for more information.
Pumps for Life
Pumps for Life Campaign
The Pumps for Life campaign to replace all infusion pumps in BRHC has raised $600,641.54 of the targeted $900,000 so far! Thank you to the individual donors, community business partners, estates and RMs in PMH who have supported us. Thank you also to everyone who purchased tickets in our Chase the Ace raffle, which is now closed. If you’d like to donate to the campaign, you can do so by visiting www.brhcfoundation.ca or contacting our office at (204)578-4226 or [email protected]. Donations over $1,000 will receive permanent recognition on our campaign wall and those over $15 will receive tax receipts.
