Health Matters

Tapping the Fountain of Youth

As a professional dietician, 49-year-old Rose Clark of Willard, Mo., instinctively thought of food allergies when she started suffering from eczema, fatigue, facial swelling and eye pain a few years ago.

Who will take care of you?

Caring for the ill and/or elderly is important to consider with the aging of America. Consider these options:

Walking for Him and Health

Studies have proven that walking as few as 2,000 more steps and cutting just 100 calories per day can keep you from gaining weight and start a habit of good health.

Strokes: What You Need to Know – This article by Joan Wiseman the company nurse at the Assemblies of God General Council gives great information regarding symptoms, treatment and prevention of strokes. Be prepared by continued learning.

Look out for the Flu Bug!
Flu season is here and unlike other years many of us will not be able to receive the Flu Shot We are now faced with the challenge of staying healthy There are some things we can do that will lessen our chances of getting the flu this year.

Heat Related Illness
Heat exhaustion is the body’s response to an excessive loss of water and salt contained in sweat. Those most prone to heat exhaustion are elderly people, people with high blood pressure and people working or exercising in a hot environment.

Healthy Aging
I’ve always heard that laughter is good medicine. I believe this is true because it causes our body to relax; consequently, all the body functions are able to perform more smoothly.

Knowing When to Hang Up the Car Keys
Driving a car is usually the last bit of independence a person wants to give up. However, circumstances may be such that you need to consider hanging up your car keys or perhaps asking your parents to do so.

Alternate Sources of Transportation
If you are considering hanging up your car keys, let’s look at possible sources of transportation. You will need transportation to church, the grocery store, doctors’ offices, the shopping mall, the Post Office, social activities, and to visit friends.

Be Saftey Smart
Periodically checking our surroundings and making changes to assure safety can avoid many accidents. Use the following as a checklist to see how safe you are and to determine what you need to do for your own...

Flex the Brain with the Brawn
The New York Times recently featured an article on preventing Alzheimer's. Researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx followed 469 people aged 75 or older who showed no signs of dementia at the start. Over a median follow-up time...

Faith, Hope, Love, and Health
In Mark chapter 2, we have a scene that is set in the midst of faith, hope, love, and health. You know the story. Jesus is teaching; the house is filled, and ...

When mom and dad can't care for themselves
Deciding the kind of care needed for an aging parent can be an emotional and financial burden for adult children with families of their own. But when that time comes and for whatever reason your loved one can no longer live independently, are nursing homes the best answer or are there other alternatives? “Today” contributor and consumer lawyer Alan Kopit has some advice…

"Sit and Be Fit" by Mary Ann Wilson, RN Produced by Sit and Be Fit Video Library in Spokane, WA, this videotape consists of a thirty minute workout including a balanced tone and stretch chair exercise program. It is designed for senior adults, uses gentle movements and is recommended by doctors and physical therapists. For information, contact Sit and Be Fit Library, PO Boc 8033, Spokane, WA 99203-0033, (509) 448-9438.

Ace Fitness Facts

Fit FactsTM are concise, one-page information sheets – 100 in all – each covering a different health or fitness topic. Each sheet contains valuable how-to information – from advice on the best type of exercise for weight loss to pointers on choosing a personal trainer.
The American Council on Exercise provides fit Facts, which is the largest nonprofit fitness certification and education provider in the world. ACE sets standards and protects the public against unqualified fitness professionals and unsafe or ineffective fitness products, programs and trends.

To view these helpful hints click on http://www.acefitness.org/fitfacts

Safety Hints for Caregivers
This article was reproduced from: http://www.caregiving-solutions.com

In the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease, patients generally do not present safety problems. But because of the nature of the disease’s progression, those in the later stages of Alzheimer’s do present safety concerns.

Drug Safety Do’s and Don’ts
This article lists safety precautions regarding the use and storage of prescription medications. Take a look to be certain you are taking the necessary precautions with yours or your relatives’care products.

Overcoming Loneliness
At times, all of us are lonely, but we should not allow it to cheat us out of a single day of happiness.

Emergency Care
You never know when someone will need emergency care. If you prepare for emergencies, you will know what to do until professional help arrives.

Exercise Without Stress
Some low-stress exercises to perform on a regular basis to keep the blood pumping and your energy level up.