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Building a Prayer
02/03/2012 12:00:00
Have you ever been asked to pray? In public? Out loud? If so, maybe you weren’t prepared or didn’t write something down in advance or felt uncomfortable or nervous about it.I’d like to provide you with a few tools that might be helpful in “building a prayer.”
There ... more»
Will Medicare Pay for Healthcare Services In My Home?
02/03/2012 12:00:00
Medicare pays for certain healthcare services in the home, otherwise known as “home care.” To receive Medicare benefits for these services, certain eligibility criteria must be met.Services must be considered reasonable and necessary for the treatment of an illness or injury... more»
Yoga for What Ails You
01/27/2012 12:00:00
Have you resolved to exercise more, lose weight or live a more stress-free life this year? Yoga might help with all three.For some, the word “yoga” evokes images of people bending their bodies in strange positions. While some stretching is involved, the practice of yoga... more»
Dealing with Change
01/19/2012 12:00:00
One constant in life is change. Think about all the changes you experienced this past year. Chances are, more changes are on the way. So, the question becomes not whether or not there will be change, but rather, how we will manage it.One of the promises that Christianity has to offer is that God ... more»
Maximize Your Time With Your Doctor
01/04/2012 12:00:00
As we age, visits to the doctor tend to get more frequent. You might be visiting a family practice physician for a periodic exam, an orthopedic surgeon for knee pain or a cardiologist for chest pain. Regardless of the type of doctor you are visiting, there are five things you should take with you... more»
So You Ate Too Much Over the Holidays. Now What?
12/27/2011 12:00:00
Good food is part of many holiday traditions, but enjoying time with family and friends can often include eating too much. As you move into 2012, what resolution will you make? Perhaps you’ll resolve to eat better during the new year or lose the five pounds you gained in December. Whether y... more»
Help Prevent Normal Cognitive Decline with 12 New Things
12/20/2011 12:00:00
Pop quiz! What one thing do these people have in common?Bob Hope, Pablo Picasso, Grandma Moses, Igor Stravinsky, Georgia O’Keeffe, John Glenn, Albert Schweitzer, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Albert Einstein, Andre Segovia, Ronald Reagan, Mother Teresa, Eleanor Roosevelt, Fred Astaire, Benny Goodma... more»
Holidays Present Unique Challenges for Individuals with Alzheimer’s
12/20/2011 12:00:00
Did Thanksgiving this year leave you wondering if there are strategies you can put in place before your next family get-together to minimize confusion and anxiety for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease? If so, here are a few ideas and suggestions to keep in mind.It’s impor... more»
A Question Seniors With Medicare Should Ask Hospitals
12/07/2011 12:00:00
If you are a Medicare beneficiary going to the hospital for anything other than an outpatient visit, be sure to find out if you are being admitted as an inpatient or under the designation “observation stay.”
If you require rehabilitation after your stay in the hospital, you will want... more»
Home Safety for the Holidays
11/21/2011 12:00:00
Soon, some of our homes will be filled with family and friends as we gather together to celebrate the holidays. Being the host for a holiday gathering means more than decorating your home and preparing a wonderful meal. You also need to plan for the safety of your guests. With grandparents, paren... more»
Drink Up!
11/21/2011 12:00:00
Dehydration is a dangerous condition at any age. Chronic dehydration can cause fever, gastritis, heartburn, arthritis, headaches, depression, weight problems, premature aging and organ failure, among other issues.The best way to avoid dehydration is to make sure you get enough fluid in your diet.... more»
Is It Dementia or Depression?
11/07/2011 12:00:00
It’s easy to confuse depression with dementia, since depression is often misdiagnosed and both have similar symptoms. A person who has been diagnosed with dementia, such as Alzheimer’s Disease, may experience depression because of that fact alone. Unfortunately, a single tes... more»
Navigating complimentary and alternative medicine
10/14/2011 12:00:00
Are you curious about the potential benefits of adding aromatherapy, acupuncture or dietary supplements to your healthcare regimen? According to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, approximately 38 percent of American adults use some type of complimentary and alternative medicine (CAM). CA... more»
Building Memories in Your New Home
10/14/2011 12:00:00
As we age, we sometimes find the need to move to smaller quarters. But tighter dimensions don’t have to squelch our creativity and, in fact, they can be a catalyst for fresh ideas.Even before those change-of-address cards are sent out, you can start planning some new traditions to make your... more»
Adult Day Services Provide Rest, Respite
10/14/2011 12:00:00
Adult day services (ADS) serves as a form of respite and can provide a break/rest from the demands of caring for loved ones with cognitive and/or functional impairments. These services also provide loved ones with social and therapeutic activities in a supportive group environment.Family members ... more»
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