Jeannie Winselman and Audrey Clough
SAC’s Enrichment Center
Diabetes can mean double trouble for your feet. First, diabetes can reduce blood flow to your feet, depriving them of oxygen and nutrients. This makes it difficult for cuts and sores to heal. Second, peripheral neuropathy can cause your feet to become numb. When this occurs, you cannot feel cuts and sores, so you have a greater chance of infection.
It’s very important that diabetics have shoes that fit well. The rubbing of a misfit shoe can cause a blister, turning into an infected sore that will not heal. So, shoes that fit well are a very important investment.
Because of the importance of good shoes for diabetics, SAC’s Enrichment Center is hosting an educational seminar on diabetic shoes on Wednesday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to noon. Mary Schantzen from Forest Lake/Pine City Medical Supply will be presenting information on this topic. She has experience fitting diabetic shoes and providing custom inserts to go along with them. Mary will explain how to get diabetic shoes with custom molded inserts or heat moldable inserts from Dr. Comfort, Drew, or Ortho feet with little or no cost to you.
Coffee and treats will be provided by SAC’s. Bring your insurance information so that Forest Lake/Pine City Medical Supply can check your eligibility, fax your physician for a prescription, and deliver your diabetic shoes. Diabetic shoes can help you prevent foot problems. Your feet will thank you.
Weekly Events
Sunday, July 17:
• Saints Game – Leave Senior Center at 2:45 p.m. and return about 9:30 p.m.
Monday, July 18:
• 8:30 a.m. – Morning Stretch.
• 9:30 a.m. – Wellness Walking.
• 10 a.m. – Footcare – by appt. only. Call 612-202-1589 to make an appt.
• 1 p.m. – Bridge.
Tuesday, July 19:
• 10 a.m. – Adult Coloring.
• 10 a.m. – Knit & Stitch.
• 12:30 p.m. – “Hand and Foot” Cards.
Wednesday, July 20:
• 8:30 a.m. – Morning Stretch.
• 9 a.m. – Cribbage.
• 10 a.m. – Educational Seminar on diabetic shoes.
Thursday, June 21:
• 9:30 a.m. – Walking.
• Noon – “500” cards.
• 8 a.m. – Fishing on Rush Lake. Bus leaves Center at 8 a.m.
SAC’s Enrichment Center Trips
• Sunday, July 17 – Saints Game – Game starts at 5:05 p.m. The coach bus will leave the Center at 2:45 p.m. and be back before 9:30 p.m. There is room for 20, and so far 16 have signed up. Cost is $42 ($25 for transportation and $17 for ticket). We need to have a full load (20) to minimize the cost of transportation. Call for 763-689-6555 for remaining tickets.
• Wednesday, Aug. 3 – Shopping trip to Albertville. Bus will leave from the Center at 8:30 a.m. and return to the Center by 4 p.m. Transportation cost is $10. Call 763-689-6555 to reserve a seat.
• Wednesday, Aug. 10: You are cordially invited to join us at 9:30 a.m. for the first “SAC’s Travel Preview,” hosted by our volunteer travel coordinator, Sandie Ordahl. We are excited to roll out the travel plans for 2017. Mark your calendar and RSVP to either the center at 76-689-6555 or Sandie at 763-706-7562. Our calendar includes day trips, a 4-day Mystery Trip, an extended motor coach trip and one international trip … something for everyone.
• Wednesday, Sept. 14: SAC’s is planning another fun filled Mystery Trip and, of course, there isn’t much we can tell you. Walking will be very moderate and dress is casual. There will be some awesome entertainment and a little history lesson as well. Payment of $89 is all-inclusive and due by July 18.