St. Ignatius Seniors: Turkey dinner on menu Sept. 2

As we grow older our body changes, including our brain. We may notice we do not recall information as well as we once did, misplace things or forget to pay a bill.

These are usually signs of mild forgetfulness, and not serious. Serious memory problems make it hard to do everyday activities, such as driving, using the phone and finding your way home.

Signs that one should talk about with their doctor include: Repeating and asking the same questions over and over again; getting lost in places you know well; having trouble following recipes or directions; becoming confused about time, people or places; and not taking care of yourself – not bathing, eating poorly or behaving unsafely.

You doctor can perform tests and assessments to determine the source of memory problems and if necessary make a referral to a neurologist. (“Memory Problems, Forgetfulness, and Aging,” November 2023, National Institute on Aging website, nia.gov)

Our next bingo game is 2 p.m. Sept. 12.

Everyone is welcome at our meals (young and old). Come enjoy a delicious meal and good conversation. If you want a take-out meal, please call 406-745-4462 by 10 a.m. on Tuesday and Friday and by 2 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday; lunch is served at noon Tuesday and Friday and 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Menus for the month are available in the entryway.

Main dishes for the upcoming week include turkey casserole with green beans, Friday, Aug. 28; tator-tot casserole, Sept. 1; turkey, stuffing and fixings, Wednesday, Sept. 2; and egg-salad sandwiches, Friday, Sept. 4. Milk is available at all meals.

Our senior center is available for rent; call for information. If you have questions about obtaining Elder Commodities, call or stop by for information and an application.

Gentle yoga is 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and costs $5 per week. Bring your own mat.