This month’s newsletter is all about fruits and vegetables, what types are the most nutritious, how to purchase, etc.
Interactive Health Newsletter August 2018
Stress is a natural part of life. Having some stress in our lives is what motivates us to get up each morning and be productive. When stress becomes hard to manage it can have negative effects on overall health. This newsletter includes tips to manage time and techniques to relieve stress.
Pool Opening at Highland Glen
The recent pool opening at Highland Glen Became a Community Event!
Renovation at Highland Glen Apartments in Scottsburg was completed in May, and the swimming pool had received a face lift as well – a new concrete deck and furniture.
More than 50 residents attended, including a new family who just signed their lease that day; they stopped moving their belongings to see what was going on and meet others in the community.
There were hot dogs and buns donated from Save a Lot, and side dishes and desserts brought from the residents. Some residents even went back to their units to get or make more food. Others made plates to take to seniors who could not join in due to health or mobility reasons, or to neighbors who were just not feeling well. There was so much laughter! The joy in their conversations and voices were overwhelming, and the kids were so excited.
Everyone absolutely loved the renovated clubhouse and new pool furniture. The new residents could not believe that a cookout was actually taking place, and the thought that this event was just one of many we have here had one single mother in tears. When asked why she was crying she replied, “It takes every dime that I make to provide for my children, so we don’t get to do many things. But now to know that I have them in a place like this with an amazing home and a community that provides them so much is just a little overwhelming.”
Since then others have come to see the “new” Highland Glen. The talk in town is that New Hope really cares and that if you want an upscale place to live in Scottsburg, the ONLY place is Highland Glen.
Reported by: Vickie Barnett, Community Manager Highland Glen Apartments
Year-Round Safety: Child Car Seats
New Hope offers regular car seat safety checks at The Commons in Jeffersonville and at Kids Place in Scottsburg.
Below, Jennifer Neff-Whitlow, certified in car seat safety, shows a new mom how to correctly install her new car seat. The one she came with had been recalled by the manufacturer.
Upcoming dates are available on our website events page.
Family Services Block Party
Family Services Block Party: Fun for All!
This year’s Block Party was focused around summer safety, with different activities and information about safety: water and pool safety, sun, bug, bike safety, etc. Activities included water games, create your own first aid kit, sunscreen, healthy snacks, water, family play station, a giant Connect 4, bubbles, mini “bug” bowling, and much more.
Vendors included LifeSpring, Anthem, B&C Farms (Farmer’s Market), Clark Memorial Hospital, Jeffersonville Police, Family Health Centers, Community Action of Southern IN, MDWise, Moms Demand Action, and the Kona Ice truck. More than 150 people enjoyed the day.
Live Well Work Well June
Learn about Intermittent Fasting, try a fried rice recipe and more in this issue:
Live Well, Work Well – June 2018
Interactive Health Newsletter June 2018
How would you rate your general health? Health seems like a straightforward concept, but our health is influenced in many ways. Some aspects we cannot control, like family history, but many are in our control. The foods we eat, our physical activity, smoking, stress, and the amount and quality of our sleep can all positively or negatively impact our health. This newsletter includes information surrounding general health and steps we can take towards improvement.
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Medical and Financial Powers of Attorney
This newsletter contains information explaining Power of Attorney and why you may want to obtain one. Medical and Financial Powers of Attorney
2018 HSA Family Limit Changed
The IRS has increased the HSA contribution limit for individuals with family coverage under a high deductible health plan (HDHP) from $6,850 to $6,900. This change is effective for the 2018 calendar year. Here is a pdf document with more information about this change:
2018 HSA Limit for Family Coverage Changed Again April 29 2018
Eating Healthier Pays Off
Last month I had a mom and her 3 year old son come into the office for his mid-certification appointment. At his appointment in December, he had a low iron level of 8.3. We spoke about foods she could add to his diet to increase his iron level and I also suggested she let his doctor know about the low iron level as well. I checked his iron level at this appointment and it was 11.4, which is what we consider normal.
I congratulated the mother on his increased iron level and she was extremely happy because she said they had been working really hard on eating a healthier diet with iron-rich foods. The mom even said
“When we are at the grocery store, he asks if different foods are high in iron before we put them in the shopping cart.”
The family has been trying to eat better as a whole to support their son and as you can see they are doing a great job. The mom was very proud of her son and their hard work and so was I. It was a very nice appointment!