Posted on: July 07 2014
By LOUIE LAZAR June 20, 2014
With his enormous muscles bulging beneath a small T-shirt, Martin Luther King Addo guided one of his most dedicated clients through a squat exercise inside his tiny Manhattan gym. “You can do it, Shirley,” he said.
Shirley Friedman, a silver-haired 90-year-old standing 4 feet 9 inches, shifted into another gear, bending at the knees for multiple repetitions.
“I never did this stuff before, but he gives you the confidence that you can do it, if you&rsquo...
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Posted on: June 23 2014
from www.tarrantcounty.com/ehealh Following ChooseMyPlate guidelines is a great way to eat a healthy diet, male or female. However, men typically are larger and have greater muscle mass, requiring higher calorie or energy intake throughout the day. Men may be big meat-eaters because they believe more protein will produce greater muscle mass. While protein is an important part of the diet, it’s important not skip the whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Overeating of meat has been linked to increased risk of heart disease and colorectal cancer in men. Shape Matters Men are...
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Posted on: June 09 2014
Armistead Caregiver Services is proud to announce that Samantha Wendel, Armistead’s Geriatric Care Manager, has recently earned the distinguished certification of Care Manager Certified (CMC) from the National Academy of Certified Care Managers. As a Geriatric Care Manager, Samantha is able to assist seniors and people living with disabilities in the community by coordinating services of all types. This enables clients with chronic, functional and/or cognitive limitations to obtain the highest level of independence consistent with their capacity and their preferences for care. Some of the services that can be provided by Samantha...
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Posted on: June 02 2014
from the National Safety Council Each June, the National Safety Council celebrates National Safety Month as a time to bring attention to key safety issues. As you plan your 2014 safety calendar, please join the Council and thousands of organizations across the country to reduce risk of the following safety issues: Week 1: Prevent prescription drug abuse Week 2: Stop slips, trips and falls Week 3: Be aware of your surroundings Week 4: Put an end to distracted driving Bonus week: Summer safety Find access to free NSM materials below We have designed a variety of ...
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Posted on: May 19 2014
by Cathy Michaels, General Manager Earlier in May we talked about not only spring-cleaning our homes, but also our diets. The article mentioned limiting processed foods, decreasing our intake of saturated fats, increasing our intake of fresh veggies and fruits, as well as decreasing our sugar intake just to name a few. What was not mentioned was the importance of calcium and vitamin D which is essential to strong bone health and the importance of getting an assessment of your bone health now before it’s too late. We certainly can’t stop our...
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Posted on: April 14 2014
from the Parkinson's Disease Foundation
Raise Awareness
How can you make a difference during April, Parkinson's Awareness Month? Get tips from others in the community, in PDF's toolkit, Awareness Advice from the Pros: A Toolkit for and by the Parkinson's Community. Whether you are a person living with Parkinson’s, a spouse, a partner, a child, a grandchild, a parent or a loved one, we hope you will find an idea that works for you!
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