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(We recently had a request that we publish a list of the people who work at Bugbee Senior Center. )
Who's Who
at Bugbee Senior Center
Kathy Avery - Executive Director
Judy Hunter - Program Planner
Grace Hedstrom- Volunteer Coordinator
Emily Santaw - Administrative Assistant
Melanie Cash - Advocate
Eleanor Zue - Paralegal
Carl Magnus - Van Driver
Pam Stone - Cook
Terri LaSure - Assistant Cook
Gary Varnese - Kitchen Aide
Nan Vosburg - Bookkeeper
Cliff Avery - Buildings & Grounds Manager
What is an Advocate?
Melanie Cash, a full-time Advocate, is based at Bugbee Senior Center to provide services to individuals age 60 and older, their spouses and families. An Advocate is a trained professional who:
Provides CONFIDENTIAL personalized assistance to help individuals achieve and maintain lives of independence, meaning and dignity.
Will take action only with the permission of the individual.
Will provide these services in people's homes, if needed, and without any charge.
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A stroke is a medical emergency. Prompt medical treatment can reduce the amount of damage to the brain. Call 911 immediately if you or someone else experiences the following symptoms:
Progressive loss of speech or sight over a period of a few minutes to hours, or sudden onset of double vision or slurred speech.
Sudden weakness, numbness or loss of sensation in an arm, leg, or the face (usually on the same side of the body).
Sudden, severe headache that is new or different.
Sudden, unexplained behavior changes, such as confusion or bizarre behavior.
Loss of consciousness.
A stroke occurs when an artery that supplies blood to the brain is blocked by a blood clot or bursts. Within minutes, the nerve cells in that area of the brain become damaged and die. As a result, the part of the body controlled by that part of the brain cannot function properly. The medical term for a stroke is cerebrovascular accident (CVA).
Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) are "mini-strokes" that should be considered a warning sign of a stroke. Many people who have a stroke have had TIAs during the months before the stroke. Symptoms of a TIA are the same as those of a stroke except that they disappear completely within a
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few minutes to 24 hours and there are no lingering effects. Call your doctor immediately the first time you have these symptoms, even if they go away.
The effects of a stroke may range from mild to severe, and they may be temporary or permanent, depending on which part of the brain is damaged, how much damage there is, and how quickly blood flow is restored to the area. A stroke can affect speech, behavior, and thought processes. It can also cause lingering coma or death. Lingering effects of a stroke may include:
Weakness or total paralysis on one side of the body;
Difficulty speaking or making sense of words or pictures;
Loss of vision in one eye;
Changes in behavior or emotions;
Memory loss.
In addition, many people who have had a stroke become depressed. People who have had a stroke will often go through a period of rehabilitation to regain their strength and mobility. They may also need to relearn how to do some everyday tasks.
To find out more about strokes and how to prevent them, be sure to come to Bugbee Senior Center on Tuesday, March 18th at 12:30 to hear a presentation by Linda Arsenault, RN.
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