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Char-Koosta News (Pablo, Mont.), 11 July 1985, located at <http://montananewspapers.org/lccn/sn87001367/1985-07-11/ed-1/seq-6/>, image provided by MONTANA NEWSPAPERS, Montana Historical Society, Helena, Montana.
ggggggggg.g ....» ‘ Mini new s letter’ for the m a ture set planned .»«,»««»»»«.».».».»n.. Beginning with the August 8 Char-Koosta News, we hope to have a special section devoted to news for senior citizens, the result of a request from IHS and THD. We need your help with this, though, seniors. In addition to health advice such as the heat stroke article on this page, what would you like to read about? Suggestions received so far include nutrition advice and a “ friendly gossip” column. If there’s something you’d like to see coverage about, call Vi McLure at 676-2770, KoLynn Powell at 745-2422, or The Char- Koosta at 675-2700, ext. 555. [ 0 Q Q Q g 0 g Q Q g Q Q Q 0 Q Q Q 0 g P 0 0 0 0 0 Q P 0 Q Q Q 0 0 0 Q 0 0 0 0 Q 0 g g B fl fl 0 g g fl fl B ft B 0 B B g fi fl ft ft JLfl B B fl g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g.g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g. THE HEALTH CORNER Community Health Nursing Some hot advice for summer The National Institute on Aging reports as you get older, your body becomes less able to respond to LONG exposure to heat. During hot and humid weather a buildup in body heat can cause heat stroke or heat exhaustion in the elderly. This is especially true of those with heart and circulatory disease, stroke, or diabetes. HEAT STROKE is a medical emergency requiring immediate attention and treatment by a doctor. Among the symptoms are: faintness, dizziness, headache, nausea, loss of consciousness, body temperature of 104°F rectally, rapid pulse, flushed skin and, ultimately, a loss of consciousness. HEAT EXHAUSTION takes longertodevelopthan other heat-related illnesses. It results from a loss of body water and salt. The symptoms include: weakness, heavy sweating, nausea, and giddiness. Heat exhaustion is treated by resting in bed away from the heat and drinking cool liquids. PROTECTIVE MEASURES: The best precaution is to rem a in indoors in a cool place during th e h o t te s t hours Stay out of direct sunlight and avoid strenuous activity. Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing that permits sweat to evaporate. Drink plenty of liquids such as water, fruit and vegetable juices, and iced tea to replace the fluids lost by sweating. Try not to drink alcoholic bever ages or fluids that have too much salt, since salt can complicate existing medical problems, such as high blood pressure. Talk to your doctor about the advis ability of taking salt tablets. Above all, take the heat seriously and don’t ignore danger signs like nausea, dizziness, and fatigue. For more information about this subject, please feel free to call THD (676-2770) or IHS (745-2422). 209 Main Street SW Ronan, MT R& RPaylessDrug / R< \ Can ^ PHS prescriptions Health and beauty care 676-5600 ¡FOUR WINDS INDIAN TRADING POST } I Indian craft n r « n p 3 Miles North * Supplies DtAUb of St. Ignatius | ■ Mocs.-Tapes-Books -------------------------- on Hwy. 93 | J Catalog $2.00 NEW & OLD 745-4336 j Doctor urges improving self-image Lincoln, Neb. - The major health problem facing Native Americans is not alcoholism, diabetes or obesity. It is a negative self-image, said Dr. Everett R. Rhoades, Director of Indian Health Services. Rhoades said a negative self-image (thinking you are no good) is not normal. “ It exists in the soul and mind and in the body of many Indians,” he said. He said that too many Indians don’t feel proud of themselves and he felt that this image was destroying them. He also stated that health care for Indians as a whole was improving and that Indians are living longer. The age they are expected to live has increased from 62 or 63 in 1950 to about 70, but is still five years behind the rest of the population. “The major causes of disease and disability have more to do with the way people live, their diet way of life and self esteem. We want to focus on wellness and keep people out of the hospital,” he said Dr. Rhoades is a member of the Kiowa Tribe, and a founding member of the Association of American Indian Physicians. Reprinted from Indian Life Magazine Page 6 CSKTs Char-Koosta News, Pablo, MT July 11,1985
