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The Press-Dispatch Health and Wellness Wednesday, August 6, 2014 C-9 H e alth & W e lln e ss a Special Section For the preSS-DiSpatch 2 pageS Serving PiKe and SUrrOUnding COUnTieS WeDneSDay, auguSt 6, 2014 Enhancing Lives Through Innovative Healthcare From recovery care and wellness to management of long-term health conditions, Golden LivingCenter - Petersburg offers a full spectrum of innovative programs and services, provided by compassionate, dedicated staff. These include 24-hour skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, private rehab to "Home Suites" and provides both inpatient and outpatient therapy services. For a tour or more information, please contact us. ™ Golden LivingCenter - Petersburg 309 West Pike Avenue Petersburg, IN 47567 (812) 354-8833 www.GoldenLivingCenters.com/Petersburg This facility welcomes all persons in need of its services and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation or source of payment. GLC-09973-12 N293 The Dispatch Press Pike County's news network CALL JoHn, CinDy oR PAM ToDAy at 812-354-8500 be SEEN iN thE pd Ask SHIP: Informative websites for Medicare benefits Q: Sometimes, my friends and i have ques- tions about our Medicare benefits and other topics related to Medicare. Are there any helpful websites when we have a quick ques- tion? A: The State Health In- surance Assistance Program (SHIP) is always a great re- source for people with Medi- care. SHIP's website, www. medicare.in.gov, covers a little bit of everything related to Medicare. The following websites are some of our favorites for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare www.medicare.gov • Check your enrollment • Compare Medicare Health Plans and/or Part D Drug Plans • Enroll in a Medicare Plan • and numerous other re- sources and information MyMedicare www.myMedicare.gov • Search and review your Medicare claims and Medi- care Summary claims and Medicare Summary Notices • Track your preventive services • Keep track of your healthcare providers • View your healthcare plans, prescription drugs, and supplemental insurance all in one place. sociaL security adMinistration www.socialsecurity.gov • Get or repplace a Social Security card • Apply online for retire- ment benefits • Apply online for disabil- ity benefits • Apply online for Medi- care • Apply for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs • and many more other helpful tools nationaL counciL on aging www.nCoA.org Get matched with pro- grams to pay for medica- tions, health care, food, util- ities, and other information geared toward seniors. heaLthcare MarketPLace www.healthcare.gov Purchase insurance plans (typically not for Medicare beneficiaries) indiana FaMiLy and sociaL services www.in.gov/fssa • Check your eligibility for Medicaid • Learn more about assis- tance with Medicare costs • Apply for the Medicare Savings Program • and other information and resources for affording personal care indiana association oF area agencies on aging www.iaaaa.org • AAAs deliver home and community-based services to older adults of any age and their caregivers. • Find a comprehensive list of resources relevant to older adults and people with disabilities living in Indiana. • Find an agency near you. If you or someone you know needs help understanding their Medicare benefits or with other Medicare related issues, call at 1-800 -452-4800, 866 -846 -0139 TDD. How to sneak fruits and vegetables into any recipe Fruits and vegetables are the building blocks of a healthy diet. But many peo- ple do not eat the recommended number of servings of produce.That's especially true among growing children, who can benefit greatly from the vitamins and nutrients fruits and vegetables provide. According to the latest data from the NPD Group, a market research firm, Americans eat a little more than half a cup of fruit and a cup of vegetables per day. This is less than half of what the government recommends. The data is similar in Canada, where researchers at Concordia University found that Canadi- an adults ages 30 to 60, especially those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, aren't consuming the daily recommend- ed levels of fruits and vegetables. Anyone who eats roughly 2,000 cal- ories per day should strive to consume between two to three cups of vegetables and two cups of fruit per day. Produce helps to fight disease because it contains healthy antioxidants, fiber, minerals and vitamins. Eating four cups per day may seem difficult, but there are many ways to incorporate fruits and vegetables in- to everyday recipes. • Substitute pureed fruit, like figs, pears and apples, for oil in recipes for cakes and cookies. This will ensure the baked goods are moist but with a lot less fat. • Add fresh berries or raisins to breakfast cereals and oatmeal. • Add cauliflower or squash to boiled potatoes before mashing them to in- crease the nutritional punch and flavor of mashed potatoes. • Blend fruits and vegetables to cre- ate smoothies for breakfast or lunch on the go. • Bake hearty muffins or breads with sweet potato or carrots in the batter. • Mix stewed tomatoes in with your broth soup base to make a vegetable or chicken soup even more nutritious. • Opt for vegetables piled high atop a slice of pizza in lieu of meats or ex- tra cheese. • Divide your dinner plate into quad- rants, filling half of the plate with vege- tables, one quarter with meat and the re- mainder with a whole grain. • Replace lettuce on a sandwich or burger with a fresh leaf of spinach. While you're dressing your sandwich, add a slice of tomato, too. • Substitute fresh vegetables and fruit slices for chips when serving dips and salsas. Kale chips are growing in popularity. • Give children a cup of sliced grapes with their lunches as a refreshing and healthy snack. • Shred vegetables into a hearty "slaw" and top it with a vinaigrette or a typical mayonnaise-based dressing. • Blend other vegetables into your pasta sauce. • Use vegetables instead of pasta in traditional dishes. Layer eggplant slices to make a lasagna. Or use a spiral slicer to slice zucchini or carrots when mak- ing homemade noodles. • Fruit salad is often a refreshing snack or dessert. Having fruit already diced in a large bowl makes it more con- venient to eat and possibly more entic- ing to children. • Make a vegetable roll-up, filling piz- za dough with broccoli or spinach and shredded cheese. • Use pureed vegetables to thicken cheese sauce for macaroni and cheese recipes.