Top 5 things you can do to assist an elderly Member or Widow this Spring.

[Torence]

The Grand Lodge of Illinois through their new Outreach Program sent
these springtime hints around. I was wondering what else we could do
as Local Lodges to assist our worthy maturing Brothers, their widows
and orphans:

€ Help to clean up or plant flowers
€ Assist with light spring cleaning tasks around the house, such as
washing a large window
€ Welcome springtime by sharing a picnic lunch or taking a morning or
evening walk
€ Share information about home safety modifications
€ Discuss local events or programs and services available at your
local Senior Center

Regarding Safety Modifcations, the GL of ILL further points out:

Did you know that the design of one’s home can play a critical role in
the ability of an older person to live safely and independently?
Simple changes such as the installation of grab bars in the bathroom
or lever handles on water faucets can allow an older person to live on
their own and to conduct daily activities that would otherwise be
difficult for a frail person to complete. One out of every three
Americans age 65+ falls down every year. Such accidents claim more
lives of the older population than cancer, stroke, and heart disease
combined. One-half of all home accidents can be prevented by simple
modifications. Making an older person’s home safe from common
accidents can be as easy as placing a night light in a bedroom or
removing scatter rugs from floors. You can share this information
with members and widows to make their homes accessible and safe for
their independent living.

Of course, I vaguely remember that one of these 65+ members knocked me
down once upon a time. I suppose that I could turn the other cheek and
install some safety handles. Does your lodge do anything special, or
have you any good anecdotes to share?

Fraternally,
Torence Evans Ake
Senior Deacon - Auburn Park Lodge No. 789 - Crete, Illinois
PM - Arcadia Lodge No. 1138 - Lansing, Illinois

[Stuart H.]

Post by Torence
The Grand Lodge of Illinois through their new Outreach Program sent
these springtime hints around. I was wondering what else we could do
as Local Lodges to assist our worthy maturing Brothers, their widows
¤ Help to clean up or plant flowers
¤ Assist with light spring cleaning tasks around the house, such as
washing a large window
¤ Welcome springtime by sharing a picnic lunch or taking a morning or
evening walk
¤ Share information about home safety modifications
¤ Discuss local events or programs and services available at your
local Senior Center
Did you know that the design of one’s home can play a critical role in
the ability of an older person to live safely and independently?
Simple changes such as the installation of grab bars in the bathroom
or lever handles on water faucets can allow an older person to live on
their own and to conduct daily activities that would otherwise be
difficult for a frail person to complete. One out of every three
Americans age 65+ falls down every year. Such accidents claim more
lives of the older population than cancer, stroke, and heart disease
combined. One-half of all home accidents can be prevented by simple
modifications. Making an older person’s home safe from common
accidents can be as easy as placing a night light in a bedroom or
removing scatter rugs from floors. You can share this information
with members and widows to make their homes accessible and safe for
their independent living.
Of course, I vaguely remember that one of these 65+ members knocked me
down once upon a time. I suppose that I could turn the other cheek and
install some safety handles. Does your lodge do anything special, or
have you any good anecdotes to share?
Fraternally,
Torence Evans Ake
Senior Deacon - Auburn Park Lodge No. 789 - Crete, Illinois
PM - Arcadia Lodge No. 1138 - Lansing, Illinois

Or here in Northern Alberta, SHOVEL (#$%@ing) SNOW!

Stuart H.
Where it is finally melting.

[Jeffry Petersen]

Post by Torence
The Grand Lodge of Illinois through their new Outreach Program sent
these springtime hints around. I was wondering what else we could do
as Local Lodges to assist our worthy maturing Brothers, their widows
€ Help to clean up or plant flowers
€ Assist with light spring cleaning tasks around the house, such as
washing a large window
€ Welcome springtime by sharing a picnic lunch or taking a morning or
evening walk
€ Share information about home safety modifications
€ Discuss local events or programs and services available at your
local Senior Center
Did you know that the design of one's home can play a critical role in
the ability of an older person to live safely and independently?
Simple changes such as the installation of grab bars in the bathroom
or lever handles on water faucets can allow an older person to live on
their own and to conduct daily activities that would otherwise be
difficult for a frail person to complete. One out of every three
Americans age 65+ falls down every year. Such accidents claim more
lives of the older population than cancer, stroke, and heart disease
combined. One-half of all home accidents can be prevented by simple
modifications. Making an older person's home safe from common
accidents can be as easy as placing a night light in a bedroom or
removing scatter rugs from floors. You can share this information
with members and widows to make their homes accessible and safe for
their independent living.
Of course, I vaguely remember that one of these 65+ members knocked me
down once upon a time. I suppose that I could turn the other cheek and
install some safety handles. Does your lodge do anything special, or
have you any good anecdotes to share?
Fraternally,
Torence Evans Ake
Senior Deacon - Auburn Park Lodge No. 789 - Crete, Illinois
PM - Arcadia Lodge No. 1138 - Lansing, Illinois

I pick up my elderly members and take them to our Lodges around my town.
The few I do are over 80 and have bad eyesite. But, these old guys are
great men and it is the least
I can do. I hear them say that they cant wait until meetings so they can
get out of the house. If that means I pick them up and drop them off. ..
then so be it. They are worthy members also.

Respectfully in service
Jeffry Petersen