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
PERMIT NO. 10
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