St. Ignatius Seniors: Checking your blood pressure?

High blood pressure is known as the “silent killer” because it rarely produces any warning signs or symptoms. More than 40% of adults don’t know they have high blood pressure. Ask to have your blood pressure checked when you see your health care provider. 

I worked with a Family Practice doctor who insisted that I check each patient’s blood pressure when they came in to see him, even for routine follow-up visits. I discovered there were a number of his patients who had high blood pressure, they “felt fine” and had no symptoms. 

One patient voiced her annoyance to me (and rightly so) that I did not take her blood pressure at her last visit. Some pharmacies and grocery stores also provide blood pressure stations for quick BP checks. You are your own best advocate, and don’t hesitate to ask to have your blood pressure checked regularly.

Bingo is on May 9 at 2 p.m. 

Foot care is on May 18 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 406-745-4462 to schedule an appointment. 

Gentle Yoga is on Wednesday, 1-2:15 p.m. If you are interested, please call Bonnie Kiser at 406-253-0177. Her rate is $65 for five sessions.

Main dishes served at the center include salmon patties, May 8; pigs-n-blanket, May 12; Indian tacos with fixings, May 15; and turkey sandwiches, May 19. 

Everyone is welcome at our meals (young and old). Come enjoy a delicious meal and good conversation. If you would like a takeout meal, please call 406-745-4462 by 10 a.m. on Tuesday and Friday, and by 2 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays. Meals are at 12 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays, and at 5:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays. 

Menus for the month are available in the center's entryway. Our senior center is available for rent. If interested, please call or stop by. If you have questions about obtaining Elder Commodities, call or stop by for information and an application.