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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><b>Sometimes the only symptom of a UTI in the elderly is acute confusion</b>. If an older person becomes suddenly confused or have behavioral issues, some people may think that their loved one must be developing Dementia / Alzheimer’s disease. Others may mistakenly assume that confusion is normal for all older people. You may find your loved one feeling restless and anxious. Some seniors will have overall discomfort and weakness, including falls or unsteady gait. There may be loss of appetite or dizziness. Seniors will be unable to do activities of everyday living they always perform. A person with Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, or other dementia may become temporarily worse. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><u>Physical UTI symptoms that might present themselves include</u></b>: foul, strong smelling urine, more frequent trips to the bathroom especially at night, inability to empty the bladder fully leaving a feeling that your loved one needs to go when they just went, pressure or mild pain when urinating, night sweats, shaking or chills, lower back pain, </span>general discomfort, a feeling of being over-tired, blood in the urine, incontinence, nausea, vomiting, coughing, shortness of breath and abdominal pain. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Woman may have pain above the pubic bone. Men sometimes have a feeling of fullness in the rectum. Back and side pain can indicate the infection has reached the kidneys. However, a person would probably not have all these signs; and perhaps none. If left untreated, the infection can spread and develop into far more serious conditions. Seniors will rarely get a fever, but if an older patient has one it is considered an emergency.<b> It should not be taken lightly.</b> UTI’s for instance,<a href="http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/sepsis-septicemia-blood-infection"> are a leading cause of sepsis</a>, a potentially life-threatening infection of the bloodstream.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Dementia/Alzheimer Education Training is the key to success when understanding and working with your loved one affected by this disease. It is my passion to educate and train caregivers, people with dementia, families, and to speak at conferences in Wisconsin and the surrounding states. I aspire to be a positive part of the ongoing journey through education training ‘Teepa Snow Style’. <b><i>Teepa Snow is an occupational therapist working as an expert dementia education specialist with 30 years of experience in geriatrics. </i></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">After working with Teepa in conferences I have learned to go in and out of character as a typical person with Dementia/Alzheimer’s to demonstrate common issues and problems. A great way to learn new ways of thinking, first hand understanding with hands on opportunity, for better outcome and results in understanding and dealing with Dementia/Alzheimer’s in a safe and fun environment.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #003399; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Pre-Kindergarten students from Bannach School singing Christmas carols following a visit with the residents. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">The New Year means new starts, and that typically involves making New Year's resolutions. While the old-faithful standbys still exist, adults over the age of 65 can greatly benefit from making healthy resolutions - especially those that help prevent illness and injury. Here are five New Year's resolutions that will keep you feeling young and vibrant.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Mental health is an important aspect of health that we tend to overlook as we extol the benefits of staying physically fit. Keep your mind engaged and stimulated through a language class, book club or by <a href="http://games.aarp.org/">playing brain games and trivia on the computer.</a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Exercise doesn't have to be exhausting, and it certainly doesn't have to feel like work. Older adults are increasingly looking to classes such as yoga and <a href="http://seniorjournal.com/NEWS/Fitness/05-02-01TaiChi.htm">tai chi</a> to not only increase physical health, but to meet people and widen their social circles. Other activities like local walking clubs can be found at many senior organizations and community centers.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/022175.html">Processed foods are easy to throw together for a meal, but they come with a host of health issues and concerns</a>, and frankly; they're not worth the hassle. Make a promise to eat more fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables and you'll see a noticeable difference in the way you look and feel - and it takes very little work on your end.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">According to the <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/">Centers for Disease Control</a>, one in three adults over the age of 65 falls each year. Many of these falls are preventable, especially if home safety tips are implemented. Tips like moving cords out of walkways, having good lighting near beds and taping down edges of carpeting and rugs can help tremendously to decrease the number and severity of falls for seniors.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Not only will these New Year's resolutions improve your mental and physical healthy, they'll provide social opportunities and benefit your life in multiple ways. What are some of your goals and resolutions for the upcoming year?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">become a child again at Christmas-time. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #330000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Submitted by Lorraine</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">When I was about 9 or 10 years old</span></i> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #330000;"><i>during the Great Depression, I got a doll about 14 or 15 inches tall. The doll had "real" yellow hair, a dress, sox, and little slippers. Best of all, it had eyes that opened and shut and it cried when I rolled it over on its face! It was also very , very cold when Mom gave it to me. I asked why the doll was so cold and she said that Santa Claus had delivered it by airplane. I found out years later that she had stored our presents in the machine shed or granary so we kids wouldn't find them before Christmas! Recalling it now, I realize that Mom probably wanted that doll as much as I did because over the years she sewed clothes for it with scraps of fabric or good parts from worn out clothes. I still have the doll tucked away in a dresser drawer on a little blanket for her bed!</i></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: large;">When I was about seven years old,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #330000;"> my father and mother gave me a doll for Christmas. It was about half as tall as I was and had blond hair, blue eyes, a blue dress with ribbon decoration, black shoes and white stockings. I loved playing with it and still had it when I was grown up. I was planning to give it to my sister's girls. After my mother died, my dad married a lady with eight children. The three youngest were much younger than I and often played with my doll. Somehow the legs of the doll got broken so I decided to give my nieces some movies instead. I was very glad that they liked the movies very much and watched them over and over again.</span></i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: large;">One of my fondest memories of Christmas</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #330000;"> is when I was a young girl living on a farm. One year I got a brand new coat for Christmas. That was really special because I was used to getting mostly hand-me-downs. We always got new pajamas and slippers which we got to wear Christmas night. What I remember most is that whatever we got, was given with much love.</span></i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: large;">When my oldest granddaughter was 8 years old,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #330000;"> she was being naughty; and I told her if she wasn't good, Santa would not put gifts in her stocking. When Christmas Eve came, she helped my husband wrap gifts and saw what was to be my gift from Santa. On Christmas morning, with a concerned look on her face and a smug smile she was unable to conceal, she asked me if I knew why Santa is mad at me. I said, "Why do you think Santa is mad at me?" She said, "Because I was so excited I couldn't sleep so I came downstairs during the night to check the stockings and everyone had a present but you. I know Papa must have felt sorry for you when he saw you didn't have a present from Santa because I know he put that present in your stocking."</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">For most of us, the holidays are a wonderful time to gather with family and friends sharing memories, laughs, and good cheer. But for many seniors the holidays can be stressful, confusing, and depressing depending on their mental, physical and emotional needs. Family members are often very busy with their lives and social obligations that they fail to notice how much their parents or grandparents look forward to spending time with them during the holidays. Many seniors have outlived friends and family members which can make the holidays painful. They can get lost in the chaos of happy family gatherings putting them at risk for the <a href="http://www.homehelpersphilly.com/blog/bid/47200/A-Blue-Christmas-Signs-of-Elderly-Holiday-Depression">‘Holiday Blues’.</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">‘Holiday Blues’ are feelings of profound sadness brought on by all the activities of the holiday season. Seasonal blues can have an impact on all of us particular in the lives of older people. It can impact your physical health, impair your memory and concentration, and prevent you from enjoying the holidays.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">A holiday is still a holiday whether it is celebrated at home, senior supportive apartments, or an assisted living home. So, with all the hustle and bustle of the season, just remember to be sensitive and loving. And plan ahead.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Your aging parent may be keeping secrets from you. Not necessarily lies, but withholding of information that may be important to their health, safety or general well-being.<br />
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Often, as people age, they become embarrassed when they have to ask for help, or require assistance in their care. So they cover up bruises, accidents and money trouble in an attempt to maintain their independence. <br />
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From falls to spending habits and from abuse to car accidents, there are a range of “secrets” that elders tend to keep, according to Marilyn Sharbach Ladew, MSW, a nationally recognized expert in senior caregiving.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><b>Pain:</b> <i>"</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><i>So not to cause you worry, your parent may not tell you about new or increasing pain,”</i> she says. As a caregiver, you need to know about pain so that you can get the proper medical treatment or medication for your loved one.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><b>Dizziness:</b> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><i>“Dizziness could be caused by low blood pressure or a medication,”</i> Ladew explains. Although your parents may not want to alarm you, this is a potentially serious and dangerous problem that needs to be addressed.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><b>Money Shortages:</b> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><i>“If the parent’s money supply starts to fail, he/she may cut back on buying food and medications,”</i> Ladew says. Clearly, this can be very dangerous. If you, as caregiver, are aware of financial difficulties, you can seek financial assistance from government or community agencies on behalf of your parent.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><b>Frivolous Purchasing:</b> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Elders sometimes get into the habit of making unnecessary, even unwise, purchases. They might buy from QVC, catalogs, telemarketers, direct mail pitches, or on the Internet. The parent doesn’t tell the caregiver in fear that their purchases will be restricted and financial independence taken away. As caregiver, keep an eye out for new items, and even strange merchandise. If you suspect your parent is making unwise purchases, check credit card statements and checkbooks. Sound sneaky? Perhaps, but as a caregiver, financial responsibility comes with the territory.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><b>Financial Abuse:</b> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><i>“A family member, friend or helper may be raiding your parent’s financial assets, checkbook or credit cards. Your parent might not even be aware this is happening. If the elder is aware, he or she may not tell you for fear that you think they can no longer manage finances.”</i> Similar to elder abuse, financial abuse is a crime. And because most parents withhold the facts from their caregivers, the crooks continue stealing, without penalties or jail terms.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><b>Elder Abuse:</b> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><i>“Elder abuse may be caused by family members, neighbors or even paid helpers. Each event is a criminal act, but the parent may be concerned that telling you may cause a major rift in family,”</i> says Ladew. Recent studies report that less than one-in-seven incidents of physical elder abuse are revealed to caregivers; therefore, the abusers walk free and clear.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><b>Auto Accidents or Driving Infractions:</b> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><i>“Your parent probably wants the freedom and independence that driving provides. Therefore, if they are in an accident or receive a driving violation, they may withhold that information, for fear that you will take away the car keys,”</i> Ladew says. A driving violation or accident may be indicative of failing health conditions such as vision, mobility or mental awareness.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><b>Alcohol or Drug Abuse:</b> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><i>“Your parent may be drinking heavily, using illegal drugs, or abusing prescription medications. This is extremely dangerous, as alcohol or drug use can conflict with other medications as well as quickly become an addiction.”</i> Keep your eye out for changes in mood or personality, empty bottles of wine, or frequent trips to the pharmacy. If you suspect abuse, address the issues with your parent in a non-confrontational way. Or, talk to your parent’s doctor for advice.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><b>Gambling:</b> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><i>“Many elders gamble out of boredom, to fill free time,” </i>Ladew says. The casinos know this, and often target elders on television, radio, the Internet and direct mail. The gambling houses offer “senior special” meal prices to draw the parent to the slots and game tables. However, gambling can quickly get out of control and lead to financial troubles.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Alzheimer’s disease or Alzheimer’s type dementia is a progressive degeneration of brain tissue that primarily strikes people over the age of 65. People often ask me what the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia is. <i><u>I like to explain it as dementia as the category</u></i>. A good example would be the category is soda; within that category are Coke, Pepsi, Mountain Dew, and root beer. The category is Dementia; within that category are <a href="http://www.alzfdn.org/AboutAlzheimers/definition.html">Alzheimer’s Disease</a>, <a href="http://alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=161">Vascular Alzheimer’s</a>, <a href="http://helpguide.org/elder/picks_disease.htm">Pick’s Disease</a>, <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease/DS00531">Crutzfeldt – Jakub Disease</a>, <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/huntingtons-disease/DS00401">Huntington Disease</a>, <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/parkinsons-disease/DS00295">Parkinson Disease</a>, <a href="http://helpguide.org/elder/lewy_body_disease.htm">Lewy Body Disease</a>, to name a few. <u><i>Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia and is marked by a devastating mental decline</i></u> in which intellectual functions such as memory, comprehension, and speech deteriorate. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Six months ago I received a call from Mary; she reads my articles and had been searching everywhere for her friend, Shirley, to have a place to go to relate with others in her condition. I was her last hope. At the age of 75, Shirley had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and had left the doctor’s office scared, frustrated, and sad. With the information from her friend Mary, I was able to start a unique and very special Alzheimer’s peer group. We meet the 1st Tuesday of every month at <a href="http://www.nhalh.com/index.htm">North Crest Assisted Living</a> for lunch, giving the group a chance to discuss their Alzheimer’s; what they are feeling and going through themselves, and with their loved ones. We close with a short Dementia/Alzheimer’s education training. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Friday November 11, 2011, a first time event was held in Stevens Point<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_952046313">'Rhythm and Brews Beach Bash' fundraiser for Alzheimer's Association was</a><a href="http://centralwiseniorliving.blogspot.com/2011/10/rhythm-brew-beach-bash-debuts-in.html">held at Players Lounge</a>. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Thirty different beers were there to taste, along with 7 different wines, and a couple of malt drinks. We had fabulous food and Cadillac Pete and the Heat featuring Harold 'guitar' Ludtke.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We are already in the planning stage for 2012's Rhythm and Brews Beach Bash so watch for details, you don't want to miss out on a great time while raising money for an<br />important cause, 'Alzheimer's'.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>"There are witches in the air."</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>"Let's run and run and run."</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Another Halloween tradition was reciting poems of Edgar Allen Poe. What a fascination with the dark side of human nature. Do you remember:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">Taken from <a href="http://www.ravens.org/ravpoem/ravpoem.htm">The Raven</a>, first published in 1845.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">What are some of your early childhood memories of Halloween?</span>Central Wisconsin Senior Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549072437881011169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281452342486208937.post-6320900789756399612011-11-09T09:42:00.000-08:002011-11-09T09:42:53.406-08:00CWSL Offering Rent Specials for Pioneer Place and Whitetail Run<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Central Wisconsin Senior Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549072437881011169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281452342486208937.post-88933051395311393302011-11-08T05:46:00.000-08:002011-11-08T05:46:46.674-08:00Reprint From "The Day:" Help for Overwhelmed Dementia Caregivers<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">After caring for my husband who suffered from dementia/Alzheimer's at a time when little was known about Alzheimer's, I am pleased to see an increasing amount of exposure on television about the disease.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">As is common with Alzheimer's, many suffer from additional problems. My husband's were paranoid syndrome, schizophrenia, diabetes, cancer and many other ailments, some equally traumatic.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A book titled "The 24 Hour Day" helped me understand his problems and find a knowledgeable social worker from a neighboring city.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Family members can also establish a safe zone which will set off an alert if a family member steps out of it, Katie Lindendoll, CBS The Early Show's tech expert , said in a <a href="http://miami.cbslocal.com/latest-videos?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=5669488" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #024382; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">segment</a>.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This shoe could be especially beneficial for people in the earliest stages of Alzheimer's, according to Dr. Andrew Carle, director of the senior housing administration at George Mason University's College of Health and Human Services, who served as an advisor to the project.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"They might be living in their home but they're confused," Carle told the AFP. "They go for a walk and they can get lost for days." Carle said some studies show up to 60 percent of Alzheimer's sufferers will wander and become lost - and half of those who are not found within 24 hours might die.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This isn't the first device to ensure Alzheimer's patients safety. There are bracelets and pendants that contain address information in case a person wanders, and some are equipped with tracking devices. But sometimes sufferers rip those off since the disease triggers paranoia, so they might dislike the unfamiliar object. Shoes on the other hand might not be so unfamiliar.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Nearly 6 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, according to the Alzheimer's Association. By 2050, that number might rise to 21 million.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Source:<a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-20127061-10391704/gps-shoes-marketed-for-alzheimers-patients-will-they-save-lives/"> cbsnews.com</a></span></div>Central Wisconsin Senior Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549072437881011169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281452342486208937.post-80594233229080521842011-10-25T09:25:00.000-07:002011-10-25T09:25:22.924-07:00Celebrating Harvest Fest and Honoring American Service Personnel<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">To commemorate the season, residents along with their family and friends, CWSL volunteers and staff celebrated Harvest Fest on Saturday, October 15th.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A social hour was held prior to lunch with entertainment at North Ridge.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Canned goods were collected for donation to Operation Bootstrap for the benefit of our community neighbors in need.</span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">The event will take place here in Stevens Point, Friday, November 11, 2011, and will be held at the Players Lounge, 2124 Rice Street, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. <b>Tickets will be $30.00 in advance and $35.00 at the door.</b> Rhythm and Brews Beach Bash is brand new to the Stevens Point area and we are so pleased to make it an annual event! A strong team of community volunteers has been working hard at planning, selecting ‘craft’ brews, wine, gathering prizes, lining up music, and selecting a tasty menu for our guests.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">We invite you to be a part of this fundraiser and support the efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association of Stevens Point. In addition to monetary sponsorships for this fundraiser, we welcome in-kind donation of services, food prizes, or silent auction items. All contributions, great or small will help defray the costs of the event, allowing the proceeds from ticket sales and the auction to go directly to the local programs and services provided by the Alzheimer’s Association. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Alzheimer’s is the nation’s sixth leading cause of death and affects 5.4 million people today. Currently, more than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s and that number is expected to grow to as many as 16 million by 2050. Our future is at risk unless we can find a way to change the course of this disease. This event brings awareness to this overwhelming disease and raises needed dollars for care, support and research for those in our community. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">When Alzheimer’s touches your life the Alzheimer’s Association is here for you. Alzheimer’s disease is a frightening diagnosis to face. Wherever you are, Alzheimer’s Associations are nearby with community programs and support services. Anytime day or night, call them for reliable information and support. Online guide helping individuals and families find the right care options locating licensed facilities in your area when placement of loved one is needed. Alzheimer’s Association library provides a variety of research and reference services.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">We are determined to end this disease and provide support for those affected now and in the future. Attend the Rhythm and Brew Beach Bash or support the fundraiser and unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions. Together, we can raise awareness and funds to enhance Alzheimer care and support.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Donation, ticket and event information can be found on the <a href="http://www.alz.org/gwwi/">Alzheimer's Association - Great Wisconsin Chapter</a> or <a href="http://www.pointplayerslounge.com/">Point Players Lounge</a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Saturday, September 17th: the day we've been looking forward to and training for when area walkers, volunteers and teams gathered for the start of the Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimer's. This year's event was a great success and helped raised more than $17,000 for local programs of the <a href="http://www.alz.org/index.asp">Alzheimer's Association.</a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>"There has never been a greater need for residents to join in the fight against Alzheimer's disease," said Diana Butz, Alzheimer's Association development and marketing director. "As many as 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease and funds raised will provide support services to the residents of this area living with Alzheimer's. The level of support shown by the Stevens Point community for the Alzheimer's Association is truly amazing."</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Donations are still being accepted. You can contact Kelly Opiola at Central Wisconsin Senior Living or visit the Alzheimer's Association web site at www.alz.org/gwwi and click on the Stevens Point Walk to End Alzheimer's link or <a href="http://2011walktoendalz.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=456178">click here</a>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you are interested in joining the 2012 Planning Committee <a href="http://www.nhalh.com/contact.htm">contact Kelly Opiola at Central Wisconsin Senior Living</a>.</span><br />
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Central Wisconsin Senior Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549072437881011169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281452342486208937.post-71005319088116958682011-09-28T07:34:00.000-07:002011-09-28T07:34:54.760-07:00Cinnamon and Alzheimer's<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Plants have a long history as a rich source of new compounds for drug discovery. Cinnamon is widely used by humans, both as a spice and as a traditional medicine. It is, perhaps, one of the oldest herbal medicines, having been mentioned in the Bible and in Chinese texts as long as 4,000 years ago.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Previous studies have already demonstrated the potential for herbal extracts to interact with beta-amyloid, and perhaps slow down or even prevent AD. As we move towards earlier identification of Alzheimer’s disease pathology in minimally symptomatic individuals, such therapies will undoubtedly become areas of intense research. Examples for extensively studied naturally occurring compounds are the (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) from green tea and Curcumin, which is derived from the natural turmeric.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Now, a research team headed by Michael Ovadia from Tel Aviv University, has isolated one of the ingredients in cinnamon, CEppt, and used it in a series of tests conducted on two-month-old lab mice that were raised with five aggressive strains of Alzheimer’s-inducing genes. The experiment’s results, recently published in the PLoS ONE scientific journal, were impressive. Laboratory rodents, genetically altered to develop dementia, received either the cinnamon extract or an inert treatment for four months. The extract improved the rats’ performance on learning and memory tasks. It also reduced the amount of plaque formed in the brain. The animals were fed drinking water containing a CEppt solution over four months, and researchers found that the disease’s development was delayed, with additional trials showing that existing amyloids had been dissolved. The results show the ability of CEppt to inhibit the progress of beta-amyloid aggregation. CEppt is actually comprised of several molecules, and it remains to be found which molecule is exerting this effect.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Supplements such as Curcumin, EGCG, DHA and CEppt will likely be evaluated in clinical trials in patients who have minimal symptoms, but are on the path towards developing AD. That is, patients with amyloid building up in the brain, but not yet showing symptoms as assessed by Amyloid scans (for example. From studies such as ADNI, we believe that there is a 15 year window during which amyloid is building up in the brain, while there are minimal symptoms, such as memory loss present. This window may be the best time to initiate anti-amyloid therapy.)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3030596/" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #787878; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Anat Frydman-Marom, et al, Orally Administrated Cinnamon Extract Reduces ß-Amyloid Oligomerization and Corrects Cognitive Impairment in Alzheimer’s Disease Animal Models;<em style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"> PLoS One</em> Jan. 28, 2011</a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://blog.alz.org/?author=8" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #787878; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Michael S. Rafii, M.D., Ph.D.</a></span></div>
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Central Wisconsin Senior Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549072437881011169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281452342486208937.post-81662911204153206552011-09-20T14:48:00.000-07:002011-09-20T14:48:56.233-07:00The End of Alzhemier's Starts With Me<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We will be wearing purple on September 21 to help raise awareness during World Alzheimer's Month. You CAN make a difference</span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">They feel lonely and isolated in their home.</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">The refrigerator is empty or filled with spoiled food.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">You notice frequent bruises on your loved one.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Your loved one wears the same clothes over and over again.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">The house and yard isn’t as clean as it used to be.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Your loved one become increasingly forgetful.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Your loved one seems depressed.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">You notice strange or inappropriate behavior. </span></li>
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</div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>The most important factor when <a href="http://longtermcareliving.com/assess/al/">choosing an assisted living home</a> is that it feels friendly, safe, and comfortable for your loved one and family. Things to consider when choosing an assisted living home; does the staff speak with you and appear genuinely interested in you, do they interact warmly with residents, do residents appear happy, do they appear to be enjoying and interacting with others, does it feel homey to you, is there an activity program, are there home cooked meals that are appealing, nutritious, and appetizing, do they handle health problems, is the facility in compliance with state and local licensing requirements.</span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"> </span></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">In evaluating assisted living, cost most likely will be a consideration, so take the time to check if you’re loved ones long term insurance, health insurance, or governmental programs will cover any of the costs of assisted living. <a href="http://www.longtermcareliving.com/financial/pay/">Don’t assume that expensive means better;</a> make sure you understand how the facility bills or do additional services require additional costs, and understand their rate increases. Your goal should be to find the right facility where you feel most at home that is best for your loved one and family. </span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>Scheduled activities that reflect the personal needs and desires is an important aspect of any activity program; fitness, entertainment, cognitive/creativity, spirituality, outdoor activities, daily routines; personal cares, homemaking tasks, pet therapy, social, spontaneous, person centered activity, dancing, virtual tours. There are many activities of interest to enhance senior needs to explore new interests even the internet.</span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It's never too late to get involved in a good cause and we can't think of any better cause than the Walk To End Alzheimer's, a cause that holds special meaning for so many people but especially the families of our residents and our staff.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">According to alz.org, Alzheimer's disease is the number one form of dementia. Dementia is caused by various disease conditions that result in damaged brain cells or the connections between brain cells. A few of the common characteristics of Alzheimer's disease are difficulty remembering names and recent events; depression is often an early symptoms also include impaired judgment, disorientation, confusion, behavior changes and difficulty swallowing and walking.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">An estimated 5.4 million people have Alzheimer's disease and affects and estimated 14.9 unpaid caregivers. Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia touches the lives of families everywhere.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Central Wisconsin Senior Living has been involved with the Alzheimer's organization walk for years. Recently the name of this annual event was changed from the Memory Walk to Walk To End Alzheimer's.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We hope you will consider joining our team on September 17th. You can register by clicking <a href="http://www.kintera.org/FAF/home/default.asp?ievent=456178">on this link</a> for additional information. Contributions can be made online or by contacting North Haven Assisted Living. We will be offering certificates/awards at the walk as an added incentive.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Don't think you are in shape for a charity walk? It's never too late! Y<a href="http://walking.about.com/od/beginners/a/5ktraining.htm">ou can find some very helpful advice here</a> for helping you tune up those walking muscles and help out a great cause in the process.</span><br />
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</span>Central Wisconsin Senior Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549072437881011169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281452342486208937.post-57476586404660295442011-08-09T14:34:00.000-07:002011-08-09T14:34:16.479-07:00Open House at Pioneer Place<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmsdmgTq33zhmtCQD89qrPBAEnT1BlM59xGlXhPMeSpjTVtOEcBrM9ywqLsuw4Ebp5gNg6Wy57TGXCbmk2Yfz-cNOmu2f_zpI4w4lEBL5-fO9RaiKZqwwrC-0VgkoYCJAvCVq4HIeKtG4/s1600/CWSL-Open-House-Aug-2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmsdmgTq33zhmtCQD89qrPBAEnT1BlM59xGlXhPMeSpjTVtOEcBrM9ywqLsuw4Ebp5gNg6Wy57TGXCbmk2Yfz-cNOmu2f_zpI4w4lEBL5-fO9RaiKZqwwrC-0VgkoYCJAvCVq4HIeKtG4/s400/CWSL-Open-House-Aug-2011.jpg" width="305" /></a></div><br />
Central Wisconsin Senior Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549072437881011169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2281452342486208937.post-57393647590668673332011-08-02T06:21:00.000-07:002011-08-02T06:21:23.452-07:00<div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5DQLnXkza288VvU970Eo2MYLNvFTLLkiHQiRTDMSY_uqpBffS5sNmRY6UB2WL4NNPrn-gjHFye3PT5jM01b6c8N65KbDQREJdygCB7q9VrDevbkYxxig4cPcYZ26LzI9g1LgkDHa5s7I/s1600/Cooling+off+Aug+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5DQLnXkza288VvU970Eo2MYLNvFTLLkiHQiRTDMSY_uqpBffS5sNmRY6UB2WL4NNPrn-gjHFye3PT5jM01b6c8N65KbDQREJdygCB7q9VrDevbkYxxig4cPcYZ26LzI9g1LgkDHa5s7I/s320/Cooling+off+Aug+2011.jpg" width="211" /></a><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">The days of summers' blistering heat are here, and while we cannot control the rising temperatures outside, we can control the heat index of our bodies. Older adults are at an especially high risk, they are not able to sense elevations in temperature as quickly or be able to cool down as readily. The effect of the sun on the skin of older adults is heightened because of changes in the skin as we age. You burn much quicker even with short exposure to the sunlight.</span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">When temperatures rise so does the risk for heat related injuries such as muscle cramps due to loss of water and salt through perspiration, medicines that work against the body’ natural thermometer, dizziness, clammy skin, rapid heart beat, heat exhaustion in the form of headaches, nausea and weakness, and finally heat stroke, which can be fatal.</span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">The human body is very much like a machine. It’s constantly challenging itself to adapt to its environment and keep up with what’s going on externally. Your body is always working to keep a balance between its heat production and heat loss, with your brain acting as a thermostat.</span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">When the temperatures begin to creep up, take immediate action.</span></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Keep cool. Air conditioning can be a lifesaver, especially if you have heart disease. If you don’t have air conditioning, head to a cool shopping center, library, movie theater, place of worship, and here in Stevens Point the Lincoln Center/Aging and Disability.</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Lightweight, light-colored, loose clothing reflects heat and sunlight, and wear a hat or carry an umbrella to protect your head and neck when outdoors.</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Cool baths or showers can provide relief. Ice bags and wet towels are also helpful.</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Beware of dehydration: drink plenty of water even if you’re not thirsty. Remember fluids can also come in the form of fruits and vegetable. Avoid drinking an excess of coffee, tea, and alcohol. Caffeine is a dehydrator and alcohol acts as a diuretic, causing your body to lose water. A good test of hydration is to make sure that your urine is always clear in color.</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Limit your salt intake.</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibLfcYKDOPbyO75dICP6lMJoSuOW4jJzokFUfgrghEhPFgjt4djor8W1OIV8mtv8eGQLepr-TtWmN200gxCtUK2kg24rXLf5VUZv_FsHGkUaBfD9uyXuLa0HzOzjccrvVODHCKMl3A6v8/s1600/Tennis+Aug+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibLfcYKDOPbyO75dICP6lMJoSuOW4jJzokFUfgrghEhPFgjt4djor8W1OIV8mtv8eGQLepr-TtWmN200gxCtUK2kg24rXLf5VUZv_FsHGkUaBfD9uyXuLa0HzOzjccrvVODHCKMl3A6v8/s320/Tennis+Aug+2011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Curtail physical activity during extremely hot weather. Activity adds to heart strain.</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Always remember to use sunblock (SPF 15 or greater) when outdoors even on hazy or cloudy days. A person, who has memory problems, should not be in the sun for any extended period of time. They may not recognize or be able to tell you that they are uncomfortable.</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Take the heat seriously. Dizziness, rapid heartbeat, diarrhea, nausea, headache, chest pain, mental changes or breathing problems are warning signs that you should seek immediate medical attention.</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Lori Schuler is the Marketing and Activity Director for Central Wisconsin Senior Living.</i></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 6.6px;"></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 6.6px;"></div>Central Wisconsin Senior Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12549072437881011169noreply@blogger.com0