Posted on: December 22 2014
by Marie Stegner The holiday season is such a wonderful time to spend with family and friends. But sometimes for the elderly, the holiday season can be depressing, stressful, and sometimes confusing if their physical, emotional, and at times, mental needs are not addressed. As a nurse, I have seen many elderly patients become depressed during the holidays. But as a grandchild of a 97 year old grandmother with restricted mobility, I see it happen at every holiday celebration. For many seniors, including my grandmother, the holidays serve as a reminder of those that have passed on and how lonely...
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Posted on: December 15 2014
By Greta Macaire, R.D. The holiday season is a time to celebrate with family and friends. Unfortunately, for many it also becomes a time for over-eating and weight gain. According to the National Institutes of Health, holiday eating can result in an extra pound or two every year. Over a lifetime, holiday weight gain can really add up. The holidays don't have to mean weight gain. Focus on a healthy balance of food, activity, and fun. By implementing a few simple tips you can stay healthy through the holiday season.
Ten Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating
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Posted on: November 24 2014
According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people between the ages of 65 to 74 are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year more than any other age group, with pleural mesothelioma being the most common form of the disease. This is largely due to two main factors: the long latency period of mesothelioma and the fact that many senior citizens once worked at job sites where asbestos was heavily used prior to strict regulations. Asbestos exposure is the most common reason that mesothelioma develops. Jobs Associated with High Asbestos Use Unfortunately, countless industries once relied on asbestos for its...
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Posted on: November 10 2014
Armistead salutes our Veterans! from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to...
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Posted on: October 27 2014
Exercise Plans to Get Fit and Stay Fit as You Get Older
from HELPGUIDE.org As you grow older, an active lifestyle is more important than ever. Regular exercise can help boost energy, maintain your independence, and manage symptoms of illness or pain. Exercise can even reverse some of the symptoms of aging. And not only is exercise good for your body, it’s also good for your mind, mood, and memory. Whether you are generally healthy or are managing an illness, there are plenty of ways to get more active, improve confidence, and boost your fitness.<...
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Posted on: October 13 2014
From the American Red Cross About Fire Safety and Prevention Did you know that if a fire starts in your home, you may have just two minutes to escape? The most effective way to protect yourself and your home from fire is to identify and remove fire hazards. 60 percent of house fire deaths occur in homes with no working smoke alarms. During a home fire, working smoke alarms and a fire escape plan that has been practiced regularly can save lives. Fire Safety Tips If a fire occurs in your home, GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL for help....
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Posted on: October 06 2014
From NIH Senior Health
About Falls
Risk Increases With Age
Many people have a friend or relative who has fallen. The person may have slipped while walking or felt dizzy when standing up from a chair and fallen. Maybe you've fallen yourself. If you or an older person you know has fallen, you're not alone. More than one in three people age 65 years or older falls each year. The risk of falling -- and fall-related problems -- rises with age.
Falls Lead to Fractures, Trauma
Each year, more than 1.6 million older U...
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