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Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Change is an expected part of our daily lives today. Dealing with it so that YOU control IT rather than vice versa is an important & positive force in controlling your life. Try this tip. Accept what you cannot change. Take a tip from AA. Change what you can, if it bothers you. But, if you cannot change it, learn to live with it. And, “Take time to smell the roses.” Have some fun. Relax.
Posted at 02:06 PM
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Winter Tip for Senior Drivers: Know your limitations. Be aware of your limitations & avoid any situations that make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe. For instance, if your hands hurt when turning the wheel, try using a wheel cover that is softer & can be easily gripped. By knowing your limitations, you can be proactive about reducing your risk factors to ensure your safety &the safety of others.
Posted at 09:27 AM
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Glaucoma on the Rise: It can be detected in its early stages thru a comprehensive dilated eye exam. Drops are placed in your eyes to dilate/widen, the pupils to examine the optic nerve for signs of glaucoma & other vision problems. An eye pressure test alone is not enough to detect glaucoma. It’s very important that people don’t wait until they notice a problem with their vision to have an exam.
Posted at 11:14 AM
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
What's the Annual Wellness Visit? If is NOT a physical. Rather, it is conversation between you & your Dr. to discuss your health history & any concerns you may have regarding your health, & to review your medications/immunizations. Also a time when you & your Dr. review your existing health problems; determine what health issues may become a concern in the future & how to prevent them.
Posted at 09:28 AM
Monday, January 11, 2016
Life doesn't end when Alzheimer's begins. People living with dementia can continue to participate in life & contribute to their communities - in their own way, even as the disease progresses. Yet 47% of Canadians believe that it's not possible to live well with dementia. January is Alzheimer Awareness Month & we need your help to dispel the myths around what it means to live with dementia.
Posted at 11:43 AM
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
As a valued caregiver, consider these tips to protect your own health: 1.I will schedule brief moments for myself. Taking brief moments to oneself to reflect, meditate, read, or work on a hobby, can help you release stress, lower your blood pressure and feel happy and more connected to yourself. 2.I will make my own nutrition a priority. 3. I will engage in light physical activity each day.
Posted at 10:35 AM
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Early Diagnosis & Treatment Can Lessen Effects of Glaucoma, the “Sneak Thief of Sight” Many people are making New Year’s resolutions to improve their health. However, many may not be aware that an eye exam cannot only help to protect vision, it can uncover evidence of other diseases including diabetes or hypertension. Make your appointment !
Posted at 01:37 PM
Monday, January 4, 2016
Caregivers New Year's Resolution : I will……Learn to take one hour out of each day just for myself to read, enjoy a hot bath, journal my thoughts or call a friend. Attend at least one caregiver support group to realize that I am not alone & that I can learn from others. See my doctor for a physical exam & give my own health needs more priority. . . .what will you do?
Posted at 10:07 AM
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
One thing that most caregivers have in common is dealing with incontinence in their loved ones or themselves. There is still a stigma attached to this ailment, but the only way to combat this misconception is to learn more about it, bring it out into the open & discuss it. Urinary incontinence can occur at any age for any number of reasons. Women are 50% more likely to be affected than men.
Posted at 09:21 AM
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
One of the greatest gifts you can share with Mom or Dad is the gift of travel. Whether you are planning a trip for them to visit grandchildren or taking a family excursion abroad, it is important to plan ahead to accommodate their evolving needs as they age. Plan ahead to help your senior loved one travel with ease, regardless of whether they are traveling with company or alone.
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Change is an expected part of our daily lives today. Dealing with it so that YOU control IT rather than vice versa is an important & positive force in controlling your life. Try this tip. Accept what you cannot change. Take a tip from AA. Change what you can, if it bothers you. But, if you cannot change it, learn to live with it. And, “Take time to smell the roses.” Have some fun. Relax.
