| Jean's "Living on the Cheap" | |
(A collection of easy to accomplish ideas to save a few pennies). Your ideas would be welcomed as we continue to try to help each other!
RULES: Ideas must not require a purchase, and must not be something we've all heard a bazillion times before ("turn out the light").
"SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF"
As the winter time approaches, do some OBVIOUS THINGS!
Check your windows to make sure they are shut tight (and locked, if possible). Still breezy? A little rope caulk (not the sticky kind--you'll appreciate not having this next spring when you try to take it off!) around the edges can be applied in minutes. Not only will this make your home more comfortable, but will also help keep your heating bill in check.
How about your car battery? If we have to call for service because the car won't start...
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| Diabetes Corner: "Sweat the Small Stuff" | |
Take a tip from self-service restaurant buffets. Many use tongs or tiny spoons to serve the expensive foods--making it difficult to take large servings (think seafood!).
At home, try using larger serving spoons for the "good stuff" (vegetables)! Make it more difficult to fill your plate with less healthy foods by using small spoons. The spoons will also serve as a gentle reminder about what you're eating.
Several small changes in the way we eat can result in large changes over time.
The same goes for exercise--a few minutes of moving about each day is better than not moving at all.
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| The Starting Gate (for those starting dialysis in the near future) | |
"SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF"
Make it easy on yourself!
1- Move a piece of furniture out of the "path."
2- Do you have to stand on your head to plug something in because something is in the way?
3- How about installing a night light?
4- Consider using a tub or shower chair. (The SHC often has chairs to loan free of charge: 330-722-1900, 330-336-2045, or 330-225-4202
5- Do you have a "spare" set of keys? This will save hours of aggravation!
6- A friend is very petite (4'6"). She says she is always on tip-toe to reach everything. Now in her 70s, the reach is harder for her as (as she says) she is shrinking. She often thought she should have her kitchen counters lowered, but felt the cost was prohibitive. She discovered a sturdy, wide "step" (as in step aerobics) at a garage sale and put it in a strategic spot in her kitchen. She uses the step when she is preparing meals. She can chop vegetables, for example, and maintain a more normal (thus comfortable) posture. Now, she wonders why she didn't think of this before, and is on the lookout for another step!
Think of other small steps to make life easier and safer!
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Kidney Foundation of Medina County, Inc. News!
If you haven't checked our website recently, please do so! A very special THANK YOU to Ann Brown of Virtual Admins Plus for the development of our website with its welcome video created by Mr. Wes Steele - and both have donated their time and resources for the website. (Ann has also donated her time to design this newsletter and will be doing future newsletters for us - you can also easily forward this newsletter to your friends and family by clicking the link below.)
Please visit our website at www.MCKF.org to view this wonderful video and explore the exceptional site.
Be sure to also visit our website to read about the Voices of Giving Awards and the Jack G. Mc Cray Memorial Fund grant that was given to Mr. James Wilson of Lodi. |
| Deadline Extended to December 10th! | | 
The Drawing for the Vintage Dollhouse from Kreations has been Extended to December 10!
What a Great Gift this Would Make!
For more information and to purchase tickets, click here! Tickets are only $5.00 - we appreciate your support.
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Gifts Received
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Memorials
MS. DENISE A. ARMSTRONG
Mrs. Gerry J. Armstrong
MR. OSCAR A. BLOCH
Mrs. Esther Bloch
MR. CHARLES D. BONDS
Mrs. Mary Alice Bonds
MR. RICHARD M. BROWN
Mr. Jake R.W. Brown
Miss Mollie A. Davis
Mr. Michael A. Davis
Miss Dylan L. Grady
MR. CRAIG DORLER
Ms. Victoria Thomas
MISS MARY FARR
Mr. & Mrs. Pythagoras Cutchis
MR. WILLIAM O. HARGIS
Mrs. Susan Oda
MR. CHARLES L. HIBBELER
Ms. Jackie Brown
MRS. FREDA HOUSTON
Ms. Kelly S. Weber
MRS. DOROTHY "DOT" KAEGI
Stephanie Kaeli-Keckler, D.V.M.
Kennon L. Keckler, D.V.M.
MRS. MARY "PUNGIE" Mc DONALD
Mr. Adam Schoesler
MRS. DOROTHY MOTZNIK
Bruce & Robyn Tate
MRS. MAXINE PARKER
Mrs. Betty J. Mc Cray
MRS. ALICE PETRO
Mr. Mike Petro (3)
MR. GEORGE PRESOCK
Mrs. Helen B. Presock
MR. JEFFREY A. REED
Ms. Rebecca E. Hillyer
MR. CHARLES J. "CHUCK" SHERMAN
Mrs. Yvonne Dentz
Mrs. Ruby L. Sherman
Dale & JoAnn Spieth
MRS. ELLEN WAGNER
Ms. Sunny Ledford
MR. EUGENE A. WAGNER
Tim & Jacqueline E. Dalzell
Daniel & Nancy Hoy
Mr. George Linderman & Ms. Dana M. Yaro-Linderman
Thomas G. Mc Cune, D.D.S.
James & Shirley Mueller
Ms. Marion M. Sommer
Bud & Dolores Wagner
Ms. Rina E. Wagner
MS. PAMELA A. (DAVIS) WHITT
Ms. Judith A. Davis
IN HONOR OF MRS. LINDA SAMOSKY
Ms. Kristine Headley
TABS FOR KIDS
Mr. & Mrs. Lee Geissman
The Homer Highlighters 4-H Club
Robert Wilson Family
Combined Federal Campaign Designations
Ms. Carla J. Bost
E. B. Fite
CAR DONATION
Mr. Tom S. Najjar
Thank You
Lund Loni Chapter King's Daughters & Sons
Mr. Willie Addington
Mr. & Mrs. Donald L. Baker
Ms. Ronnie Becherucci
Mr. William Bentley
Ms. Jackie Brown (2)
Ms. Deborah J. Couperthwaite
Mr. Matthew J. Davis (4)
Dick & Sally Eaken
Ms. Emily Ferline, Volunteer
Fraternal Order of Eagles 3505 Ladies Auxiliary (Brunswick)
Mr. & Mrs. Lee C. Geissman
Mrs. Dorothy Hirschman
Ms. Dawn Houston
Ms. Lin Humpal
Mr. David J. Kotowski
John & Sandra Kreider
Ms. Debbie Marcellus
Mr. Alan L. Prosak
Leonard & Linda Samosky
Ms. Helen D. Stephenson
Ms. Kelly S. Weber
NEW AND CONTINUING MEMBERSHIPS
Mrs. Barbara A. De Cello
Designations Through United Way of Medina County
Delbert E. Craner, M.D.
Ms. Ann C. Estremera
Mr. Eric N. Gray
Ms. Judith L. Kitchen
Mrs. Betty J. Mc Cray
Ms. Paula Nonno
Mr. James D. Panhorst
Mrs. Patricia Parker
Mr. Richard E. Schroth
Mrs. Carolyn Squire
Melissa & Joshua Wilcox
Mrs. Drema L. Winter
2010 GOLF OUTING SUPPORTERS!
Bjaam Environmental, Inc.
Buehler's Fresh Foods
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald F. Cole
Dr. & Mrs. Delbert E. Craner in memory of Mr. Tom Longsdorf
Bob & Jean Daniel
DaVita Dialysis
Dick's Sporting Goods
Kevin W. Dunn Co., LPA., Inc.
Emerald Woods Golf Course
Forestwood Realty
Frank Brothers Landscape Supply, Inc.
Fresenius Medical Care, Inc.
Donna & Robert Goessler
Dean Holman
Janine's Gifts & Stuff
J.R. Mechanical, Inc.
Karen's Hallmark
Lazor Insurance & Financial Services
Malley's Chocolates
Ms. Marty Mc Kay
Medina Hospital - A Cleveland Clinic Hospital
Padgett-Young & Associates, Inc.
Rinky Dink Family Fun Center
Roadway Workers Training, Inc.
Salon Rootz
The Honorable Beth Whitmore
Mr. Robert W. Wilson
THANK YOU to the following for supporting or volunteering for the "Caring for Kidneys" event at Hill'n Dale Club.
Silver Sponsors:
Goschinski's Fin, Feather & Fur Outfitters
Hill 'n Dale Club
Mr. George Klein
Premier Auto & RV Service
Stanley Steemer
Bronze Sponsors
Custom Canine
Mr. Donald Fozio
Reumac Stabilization, LLC
John Woolley Shooting Clinic, LLC
Other Hill 'N Dale Supporters
American Spirit Candle Company
Ms. Barb Wallace-Arida
Mr. Randall Arnold
AutoZone
Beretta
Buckeye Super Wash
Chef's Table Catering
Cogar Auto Detailing
Ms. Jean Daniel
Embassy Suites Hotel - Orlando
Fastenal
Fiocchi
Hanson Services, Inc.
Hill 'n Dale Staff
Jen, Katherine & Susan Holland
Keifer Equipment
Ms. Sunny Ledford
Hill 'N Dale Supporters (continued)
Medina County Ducks Unlimited
Medina Transmission
North Court Beverage
Mrs. Lisa O'Connor
Pampered Chef, Kristen Hampton
Mike & Amy Petkovich
Mr. Rick Reiss
Ms. Ginny Rigard
Mr. Mark Roder
Mrs. Marilyn Roth
Sandridge Food Corporation
Shearer's Foods, Inc.
Stanley Steemer
Dr. Mark J. Stubbendieck
TA TravelCenters of America
Ken & Jen Taylor
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Mark Your Calendars for February 19, 2011
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Casino Night at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3505
349 Pearl Road in Brunswick
7:00 PM
Advance tickets $15.00
$20.00 at the door
Each ticket includes a beverage and hors d'oeuvres
Tickets available at the Kidney Foundation - 232 Northland Drive - Medina, Ohio 44256-1533, or through the website at http://MCKF.org. Call for more information: (330) 722-9300 X 204 or email: Info@MCKF.org
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Congratulations and Thank You's
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CONGRATULATIONS to Kathy Miller on winning the Good Time Out drawing. She won a trip on the Nautica Queen Cruise Ship, tickets to an Indians game and a stay at Hampton Inn, downtown.
THANK YOU to Ms. Patty Burns, Dr. Delbert Craner, Jean Daniel, Ms. Ann Kemp, Sunny Ledford, Mrs. Betty J. Mc Cray and Marty Mc Kay for volunteering their time and energy helping make this past June's Golf Outing a success.
THANK YOU so very much to Rico's Bar & Grill for providing the venue for our Mini Raffle. The food was fabulous and the staff was so pleasant. Benito has done extensive renovations to Rico's--please visit and see the difference!
Volunteers of the Key Bank Neighbors Make the Difference Day helped two Foundation families get caught up on household chores:
Mr. Eric Chester
Mr. Brian Crosby
Ms. Jill Fick
Ms. Karen Kilpatrick
Ms. Joann Mahalow
Mr. Rock Passalacqua
A generous grant was received from the Medina County Community Fund of the Akron Community Kidney Foundation for the Foundation's Transportation Assistance Program.
A generous gift was received from Lorain-Medina Electric Co-Op People Fund for Medications for LMEC customers.
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Save the Date!
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Saturday, June 11, 2011
Kidney Foundation of Medina County, Inc. Thirteenth Annual Golf Outing! Cherokee Hills... details to follow!
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Analgesic Nephropathy (Painkillers and the Kidneys)
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An analgesic is any medicine intended to relieve pain. Over-the-counter analgesics-that is, painkillers available without a prescription-include aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, and others. These drugs present no danger for most people when taken in the recommended dosage. But some conditions make taking even these common painkillers dangerous for the kidneys. Also, taking one of these drugs regularly over a long period of time may increase the risk for kidney problems. Most drugs that can cause kidney damage are excreted only through the kidneys. That is, they are not broken down by the liver, as alcohol is, or passed out of the body through the digestive tract. Analgesic use has been associated with two different forms of kidney damage: acute renal failure and a type of chronic kidney disease called analgesic nephropathy.
Acute Kidney Failure
Some patient case reports have attributed incidents of sudden-onset acute kidney failure to the use of over-the-counter painkillers, including aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen sodium. Some of these patients experienced acute illnesses involving fluid loss or decreased fluid intake. Other patients in these reports had risk factors such as systemic lupus erythematosus, advanced age, chronic kidney disease, or recent heavy alcohol consumption. These cases involved a single dose in some instances and generally short-term analgesic use of not more than 10 days. Acute kidney failure requires emergency dialysis to clean the blood. Kidney damage is frequently reversible, with normal kidney function returning after the emergency is over and the analgesic use is stopped.
Analgesic Nephropathy
A second form of kidney damage, called analgesic nephropathy, can result from taking painkillers every day for several years. Analgesic nephropathy is a chronic kidney disease that over years gradually leads to irreversible kidney failure and the permanent need for dialysis or a kidney transplant to restore kidney function. Researchers estimate that four out of 100,000 people will develop analgesic nephropathy. It is most common in women over 30.
The painkiller phenacetin has been taken off the market because of its association with analgesic nephropathy. Recent studies have suggested that longstanding daily use of analgesics such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen may also increase the risk of chronic kidney damage, but this evidence is not as clear.
People with conditions that put them at risk for acute kidney failure should check with their health care provider before taking any analgesic medicine. People who take over-the-counter painkillers regularly should check with their primary care physician to make sure the drugs are not hurting their kidneys. More information is available by calling the Kidney Foundation (330) 722-9300 X 204 or email: Info@MCKF.org.
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Sincerely,
Jean Holland, Executive Director
Kidney Foundation of Medina County
http://www.MCKF.org
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