Bozho (Hello),
Well, another year is half over. I’m still thinking about Christmas. It was a good one, but other things are happening. Some are very scary. My subject for this report is falling. Many of us veterans fall into that category. Me included. I could remember telling people, “If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself.” I have had a triple bypass, two back surgeries and other afflictions too numerous to list. I am constantly falling, tripping and bumping into things resulting in bruises and cuts all over. It hurts to sit, to stand and walk. It has been an eye-opener for me and my family. And they call this the “Golden Years!” Where did the name come from? I did some research and found out. Back in 1959 there was a retirement living facility company where senior citizens could enjoy a life of leisure in their “Golden Years.”
There are several things you can do to address this problem. Look into getting a HISA grant (Home Improvement Structural Alterations). The VA is available to help with that. The prosthetics department can help you with getting a grant packet for your home improvement and a contractor ready to transform a hazardous living space into a safer environment — non-slip flooring, strategically located grab bars, etc. Us “Golden Years” veterans can’t be too careful. Watch your step…please! Migwetch (Thank you)!
Remember our monthly meeting of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Veterans Organization is the fourth Tuesday of each month, July 23 (unless otherwise notified due to weather or conflicting events) at 6 p.m. (or as soon as you can get there) in the North Reunion Hall on the CPN Powwow Grounds. All CPN veterans and spouses and their families are welcome. Membership in the veterans organization is not required; come and visit us and enjoy our socializing. For more information, you can contact Daryl Talbot.
Daryl Talbot, Commander
daryl.talbot75@outlook.com
405-275-1054