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DODGE PARK REST HOME & OASIS AT DODGE PARK COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

Dodge Park Rest Home has been serving the Worcester area since 1967 with the specific purpose to be recognized by the consumer and industry as the most professional, ethical and highest quality care facility for the elderly. We are committed to listening and responding to the needs of the residents, their family members and our employees. We are committed to going the extra mile when assistance is required by the public, the residents and their family members. We will remain committed to an entrepreneurial spirit, which does not tolerate waste or bureaucracy, but rewards achievement.

-Micha Shalev & Ben Herlinger, Administrators /Owners

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Dementia Signage, helpful advice for people who care for people living with Dementia. Dementia is a syndrome that effects the ability of the brain to process memories, thoughts, language, understanding and also judgement. Many people of the 570,000 who develop dementia within England have problems with controlling their behaviour and emotions as the structure within the brain starts to decline. Dementia is usually developed by people over the age of 65 and the older you get the more likely you are to develop some of the symptoms.

Types of Dementia:Alzheimer’s disease, this is one of the most common types of dementia where small clumps of protein develop around the dementia sufferers brain cells reducing the brains ability to work normally.

Vascular Dementia, as the name suggests the dementia sufferer will experience problems with oxygen within the blood circulating and providing a limited supply of both blood and oxygen to the brain.Dementia with Lewy bodies, this is where abnormal structures develop within the brain known as Lewy bodies.

Frontotemporal Dementia, this is a rare form of dementia which develops in younger people, this develops when the frontal temproral lobes in the brain begin to shrink and again disrupt the structure of the brain.

In most cases there is no cure for dementia and over a period of time the symptoms will get worse and the dementia sufferer quality of life will decrease. Although there is no cure there are a number of treatments and techniques that can help improve the quality of life allowing them to cope with their conditions much better. Visual Communication Aids specialise in providing advice and also equipment to help support dementia sufferers and also people who care for people with dementia.

Dementia SignageThe following section explains the importance of dementia signage this is especially important for people living with dementia within a care home environment. We have already mentioned about

dementia sufferers problems with memory, thought processes and understanding so when they are moved to live within a care home environment the surroundings are very different and difficult for them to adjust to.

Clear and easy to read signage is a must for dementia sufferers when they are introduced within the environment and pictures and normally easier to remember and understand than complicated letters that make up the wording. This is a low cost and easy to install solution that makes a huge difference to a sufferers quality of life. The Visual Communication Aid range of Dementia signage is all designed around a similar theme making it easy for a sufferer to see that the sign is for information and also a clear picture allows them to understand what it is telling them.




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Ben, Micha and all… we’d like to say thank you, The Oasis at Dodge Park provides a wonderful living environ-ment for our mom. After several years of in home care, when hospitalization and rehabilitation required a higher level of care, we are very thankful for having found The Oasis. Mom progressed through the various programs and care levels of several facilities, it is The Oasis that gave her a home liv-ing environment and a level of care from an attentive staff that is the best we’ve seen. From the facility’s unique floor plan that encourages resident engagement to each member of the all-important caregivers, to the supervisors, to the nurs-ing staff and including daily resident interaction by owner’s Micha and Ben, The Oasis at Dodge Park is the best. Thank you all…. Cuccaro J.


Eid al-Adha, Sept. 1. First day of the Muslim holiday honoring Ibrahim (Abraham).

Labor Day, Sept. 4. Fire up the grill and remember the efforts of those workers who fought against unfair labor practices.

National Day of Service and Remembrance, Sept. 11. Held on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

National Peanut Day, Sept. 13. When it comes to plants packing protein power, peanuts provide a whopping eight grams per ounce, according to The Peanut Institute.

Constitution Day, Sept. 17. Celebrate the signing of the U.S. Constitution on this day in 1787.

THIS MONTH

SEPTEMBER Observances

National Honey Month

National School Success Month

National Piano Month

National Save a Tiger Month

National DNA, Geonomics & Stem Cell Education Month

Library Card Signup Month

Save the Koala Month

National Sewing Month

Sep 1, 1985 Titanic Wreck Discovered

Sep 2, 1789 US Treasury Established

Sep 2, 1864 General Sherman Enters Atlanta

Sep 4, 2017 Labor Day

Sep 4, 2006 Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin Died

Sep 4, 1833 Newspaper Carrier Day

Sep 4, 1882 First Electric Light Installed in Manhattan

Sep 8, 1900 “Wonderful Wizard of Oz” Published

Sep 8, 1883 Northern Pacific Railroad Completed

Sep 10, 2017 National Grandparents Day

Sep 11, 2017 Patriot Day

Sep 11, 2001 Terrorists Attack World Trade

Center and Pentagon

Sep 13, 1814 Star-Spangled Banner Inspired

Sep 15 - Nov 15, Whooping Crane Fall Migration


Blood Cancer Awareness Month.Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that occurs when lymphocytes—white blood cells that help protect the body from infection and disease—begin behaving abnormally. Lymphoma may develop in many parts of the body, including the lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, blood or other organs. This year’s theme for Blood Cancer Awareness Month is “Light it Red for Lymphoma.”

National Child Awareness Month. During National Child Awareness Month, a wide array of organizations set aside their individual agendas to focus on the bigger picture of children in America today and what can be done to address their growing challenges and needs tomorrow.

National Cholesterol Education Month.National Cholesterol Education Month is a good time to get your blood cholesterol checked and take steps to lower it if it’s high. It’s also a good time to learn about lipid profiles and food and lifestyle choices that will help you reach your personal cholesterol goals.

National Piano Month. A good month to sign up for piano lessons. Although invented around the year 1700, the piano took several decades to become a favorite of composers and performers alike. In the 19th century the instrument grew larger and more powerful. At the same time, the instrument became the primary source of home entertainment, and learning to play the piano became an important part of childhood education.

THIS MONTH

Sep 16, 1620 Pilgrims left Plymouth England on

the Mayflower

Sep 17, 1787 Constitution Day

Sep 18, 1947 U.S. Air Force Established

Sep 19, 1982 Typographic Smiley Face Invented

Sep 18-25, 2017 Deaf Awareness Week

Sep 20, 1904 Orville Wright Made First Complete

Circle in an Airplane

Sep 21, 1912 Houdini Premiers Greatest Escape

Sep 22, 1903 Italo Marchiony Applied for Ice

Cream Cone Patent

Sep 22, 1862 President Lincoln Issued

Emancipation

Proclamation

Sep 23, 2013 Autumn Begins: Fall Leaves

Sep 23, 1846 Planet Neptune Discovered

Sep 23, 1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition Arrive

in St. Louis

Sep 25, 1690 Anniversary of 1st US Newspaper

Sep 26, 1774 Birthday of John Chapman (known

as Johnny Appleseed)

Sep 27, Ancestor Appreciation Day

Sep 30, 2017 Yom Kippur


3 pressing reasons to talk hearing health at your next physical examWhen was the last time you and your doctor talked about your hearing?

The fact is, only about 3 in 10 adults who had a physical exam in the last year say it included a hearing screening, according to research conducted by the Better Hearing Institute (BHI). That’s a shame, because research shows that hearing health ismore closely tied to whole health and quality of life than previously understood - which means that diagnosing and treating hearing loss early may be beneficial on many fronts.To help people take charge of their hearing health, BHI has created a free digital flipbook, “How to Talk to Your Doctor About Hearing Loss,” which anyone can view and download at www.betterhearing.org/news/howtalk- your-doctor-about-hearing-loss.

The flipbook provides pertinent information to help consumers start the discussion, which is especially importantbecause research shows that patients are more likely to initiatethe conversation about hearing than their doctors are.

To go along with the free flipbook, BHI has put together this short list of reasons to speak up and start the conversation on your hearing:

1. Hearing loss has been linked to other significant health issues. In recent years, a flurry of studies has come out showing a link between hearing loss and other health issues, including depression, dementia, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, moderate chronic kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, sleep apnea, obesity, an increased risk of falls, hospitalization and mortality, and cognitive decline. With so much new and emerging research, it makes sense for people to talk with their doctors about their hearing as a routine part of theirmedical care.

2. Addressing hearing loss often has a positive impact on quality of life. Most people who currently wear hearing aids

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say it has helped their general ability to communicate, participate in group activities and their overall quality of life, according to BHI research. The research also (Continued from page 1) shows that people with hearing loss who use hearing aids are more likely to be optimistic, feel engaged in life, get more pleasure in doing things, have a strong social network and are more likely to tackle problems actively.

Many even say they feel more confident and better about themselves as a result of using hearing aids.

3. Leaving hearing loss untreated may come at a financial cost. Most hearing aid users in the workforce say it has helped their performance on the job. In fact, BHI research found that using hearing aids reduced the risk of income loss by 90 to 100 percent for those with milder hearing loss, and from 65 to 77 percent for those with severe to moderate hearing loss. People with untreated hearing loss can lose as much as $30,000 in income annually, the BHI research found. Health care spending may also be affected.

For instance, middle-aged adults (55-64) with diagnosed hearing loss had substantially higher health care costs, according to a study published in JAMA Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery, indicating that hearing loss may place patients at risk for increased health care use and costs. The study authors suggested that early, successful intervention may prevent future hearing-related disabilities and decreased quality of life.

For more information on hearing loss,


Review your response to emergenciesA disaster can strike your organization at any moment—fire, weather, or even workplace violence. Once you’ve overcome it, you may slip back into a “business as usual” mode, but that can be almost as dangerous. Follow this three-step plan to improve your safety preparations:

• Review your response. Look back at a recent emergency situation and assess what worked well and what didn’t in terms of your response. Ask people within your organization: What were the goals of our crisis-response efforts? Did we achieve them? What were the values that we communicated by our response? What did we do well in terms of communication? What should we have done better?

• Design an improved response. Use the answers gathered above to design an improved crisis response effort. Consider such possibilities as fire, power outages, severe weather, or any comparable crisis that puts your community on high alert, as well as the potential for a direct attack on your workplace or organization. Once you’ve created the plan, be sure to communicate it throughout the workforce at regular intervals so that everyone knows what to do, or where to find guidance, as soon as an emergency strikes.

• Redesign your work processes. As you redesign your crisis plan, proactively rethink how your organization performs work. Do people really need to be at the office all day every day to be productive? How much travel is really necessary? Gather data, make recommendations, and then implement new ideas on a trial basis. The end result may very well be a new workplace where things get done smarter, faster, and cheaper.

Trying to quit smoking? These tactics can helpIf you’re trying to kick the habit, consider these proven tactics from the CNN website ...

Quitting cigarettes is hard, as any former smoker can tell you. If you’re trying to kick the habit, consider these proven tactics from the CNN website:

• Financial incentives. A CVS Caremark program got impressive results: Participants contributed $150 dollars at the outset with the understanding that they would get the money back plus another $650 if they refrained from smoking. They also received support like counseling and access to nicotine gum or patches. The program generated a 52.3 percent success rate. (Another CVS program which offered more money but no upfront risk showed poorer results.)

• Support. If you and your partner both smoke and want to stop, try quitting together. Studies show that half of smokers are successful if their partners quit when they do, versus only eight percent when the partner doesn’t.

• Nicotine replacement. Replacing cigarettes with nicotine inhalers, lozenges, skin patches, and other delivery methods can help smokers through their cravings and withdrawal symptoms. A review of studies found that the chances of success increase 50-70 percent using these replacements.

• Cold turkey. This requires discipline and commitment, and only about 4-7 percent of people succeed. Still, it can work if you’re mentally prepared and ready for withdrawal symptoms. Some tactics: Drink water when cravings start, or occupy your mind with other activities. Take slow, deep breaths, and remind yourself that you’re improving your health. Seek support from family and friends.

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Maria Skinner is an Ageless Grace® Educator Trainer. She is the owner of StarFish Dance & Yoga in MA. In addition to Ageless Grace®, Maria is a BeSoul™ Dance Trainer & a former White Belt Nia Trainer. She co-authored the book “My Hungry Head” and co-authored the Spanish translation of Our Bodies, Ourselves; Nuestros Cuerpos, Nuestras Vidas, ßClick in box to left to add your photo Introduction to Ageless Grace®

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THIS MONTH

Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week, Sept. 3-9.Five days dedicated to the hundreds of thousands of education professionals who fill in at the schools every day across the United States. This nationwide event is recognized by the U.S. House of Representatives, schools, and school districts around the country.

National Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 10-16. High schools, colleges, and universities can create their own activities for National Suicide Prevention Week. These locations are ideal to promote public awareness of the goals of suicide prevention, educate the public about the prevalence of suicide, and involve young adults in prevention activities.

Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 17-23. Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children up to 13 years old. Many deaths and injuries can be prevented by proper use of car seats, boosters, and seat belts. Getting safety information and car seat instructions to parents and caregivers is crucial to saving young lives.

Pollution Prevention Week, Sept. 18-24. An opportunity for individuals, businesses, and government to emphasize and highlight their pollution prevention and sustainability activities and achievements, expand current pollution prevention efforts, and commit to new actions

Carbon monoxide safety tips for your homeTo prevent CO poisoning, take these precautions

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless and nearly odorless gas that’s created by the incomplete burning of solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels. Appliances that burn LP gas (liquefied petroleum), oil, coal, kerosene, coal or wood may produce carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is also poisonous to animals and people. Symptoms of its effects include:• Headache• Fatigue• Shortness of breath• Nausea• Dizziness To prevent CO poisoning, take these precautions:• Buy and install a CO alarm. Make sure it is listed with Underwriters Laboratories or that there is information on the package that indicates that it meets the requirements of IAS 6-96 standard s. Follow the directions for placement and installation.• Install appliances properly. Most of them should be installed by a professional.• Practice good maintenance. Have your heating system (furnaces, flues, and chimneys) inspected and serviced by a professional every year.• Burn charcoal outdoors only. Never burn it in a tent, home, garage, vehicle, etc. Don’t use portable fuel-burning camping equipment indoors or inside tents, etc.• Make sure you turn off fuel-burning engine equipment when you are inside a garage or basement. Just having the doors open does not ensure your safety.• Always follow the manual directions when servicing fuel-burning equipment.• Do not use gas appliances, such as ranges, ovens, or clothes dryers to heat your home.• If you use a fuel-burning appliance that is approved for indoors, make sure it is vented to the outside following the manufacturer’s instructions.• Install and use exhaust fans over gas stoves.• Open flues when you use your fireplace.


Are you caring for a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other dementia and need

a break during the day? The Adult Day Care at Dodge Park offer the right solution for your respite care.

To learn more about our Adult Day Care Program please join us for an afternoon of fun at our

monthly Day Club open house with your loved one on the 3rd Thursday of each month between the hours of 1:30pm and 4:00pm .

The next open house will be on September 21, 2017This is a wonderful opportunity to get out with your loved one and have an enjoyable afternoon. The afternoon will consist of group discussions, music, arts, refreshments, and most importantly, laughter.

The monthly open house is FREE and open to the public. It is open to anyone at any stage of the Alzheimer’s/Dementia disease

process accompanied by friend, family, and loved ones.

A very Happy Birthday to...OASIS RESIDENTS

Melody R. 5thJerry G. 8th

Jackie M. 13thMarie C. 14thLuigi M. 17thPaul C. 22nd

Kathleen D. 27thJoseph D. 30th

DODGE PARK RESIDENTS

Ellen P. 3rdConstance L. 10th

Mary P. 12thJoan L. 18th

STAFFMicha S. 2ndJohn R. 6thTyisha E. 7th

Deborah W. 8thKareem A. 11th

Jazlyn B. 12thPhylicia B. 12thHeather L. 14thNichole M. 14thCynthia R. 15thDaijah P. 21st

Gregory M. 22ndDeborah A 30th

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Doctor to parents: Watch the juice

The American Association of Pediatrics recently updated its position on juice ...

Lots of parents give their young children fruit juice, but pediatricians now say that’s a bad idea. The American Association of Pediatrics recently updated its position on juice, recommending now that newborns shouldn’t drink any juice before their first birthday and that juice should be limited after that.

The reasons? Doctors don’t see any evidence of health benefits, and they believe that juice may prevent children from getting the protein and nutrients they need through breast milk or formula. In older kids, the sugar in juice contributes to tooth decay.

The guidelines advise that toddlers 1 to 3 years old get no more than four ounces of juice a day, six ounces up to age 6, and eight ounces to age 18. They recommend that parents encourage their kids to eat fruit instead.

Chocolate may be good for your heartIn case you’re looking for an excuse to eat some chocolate, consider this ...

In case you’re looking for an excuse to eat some chocolate, consider this: It may reduce your risk of irregular heartbeat. An analysis of some 55,000 adults from Denmark found that eating 2-6 ounces of chocolate a week was associated with a 20 percent decreased risk of atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, otherwise known as an irregular heartbeat. A-fib can compromise blood flow in the upper chambers of the heart—the atria. People with A-fib are five times more likely to suffer a stroke, according to the American Heart Association, and have twice the risk of a heart-related death. Moderate consumption of chocolate, especially dark chocolate, appears to reduce that risk, although binging on larger amounts can obviously lead to weight gain and associated problems.

Focus on these areas to cut breast cancer risk

Although your risk of breast cancer has a genetic component, some lifestyle choices can influence your chances of a diagnosis, according to the Medline Plus website. Three areas to watch are:• Exercise. For women before menopause, vigorous exercise seems to reduce breast cancer risk. After menopause, moderate activity such as gardening, housework, and a brisk 30-minute walk daily appears to have a positive affect.

• Weight. Women who are overweight may have a higher risk of breast cancer after menopause. A five-point increase in your body mass index can increase the risk by 12 percent.

• Alcohol. Even moderate alcohol consumption appears to be linked to a greater breast cancer risk, especially if you have a family history of breast cancer. However, keeping weight off and exercising regularly (along with not smoking) seems to cut down the risks associated with an occasional glass of wine.


HEALTH CORNER

Health CornerWITH CARA ZECHELLO

DODGE PARK REST HOME REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Fuel for Exercise.Committing to a regular exercise routine is one of the best things you can do to achieve and maintain good health. Properly fueling your body will not only provide adequate energy

needed but also help replace lost nutrients and repair damage done to the body. Combining carbohydrates, protein, and fat in the right amounts is key to providing longer-lasting fuel that the body needs.

Carbohydrates provide the body with energy while proteins build and repair muscle tissues. A balanced diet with adequate amounts of all the different vitamins and minerals is also important for good health.

The recommended nutrition guidelines before exercise differ from the guidelines after exercise. The body needs special nutrition before an activity to provide the energy and strength required to perform consistently and finish strong. A meal should be planned 3 to 4 hours before working out. This should be high in carbohydrate, contain adequate protein and be low in fat and fiber for optimal digestion.

Some examples of a pre-exercise meal are:

• Peanut butter on toast plus an instant breakfast drink• Fruit & yogurt smoothie plus low fat granola• Oatmeal with brown sugar & almonds plus skim milk plus a banana• Low fat cottage cheese with apple butter plus crackers plus grapes• Lean hamburger on a bun with lettuce and tomato plus a side salad plus a yogurt and fruit parfait• Turkey and Swiss cheese sandwich plus fruit plus a sports drink• Low fat tuna melt sandwich plus fruit cup plus nonfat yogurt

A small snack should be eaten 30 to 60 minutes before exercise. Examples include:• Sports drink or water• Sports bar• Jam sandwich or fruit

Some exercise events require more endurance and therefore may require some nutrition intervention during the actual event. A long distance running event such as a marathon is a perfect example. An easily digestible carbohydrate along with replacement fluids and electrolytes (potassium and sodium) will be helpful to the athlete in this situation.


Try:• A banana• Bread with jam• A bite of a sports bar

Be sure to drink fluids with this snack to help speed the fuel transport.

Some of the most important sports nutrition takes place after exercise. During recovery the body needs more energy and nutrients. Carbohydrates, sodium and potassium need to be replenished. Protein is needed for muscle repair. It is recommended that a nutrient-rich snack be consumed 15 to 60 minutes after a hard workout or competition.

Examples include:• Yogurt & fruit smoothie• Sports drink plus sports bar high in carbohydrate and protein• Graham crackers and peanut butter plus low fat chocolate milk plus a banana

Since fluids and electrolytes (sodium and potassium) have been lost from sweat, it is important to restore them by drinking 100% fruit juice or a sports drink.

And finally, a recovery meal is recommended to replace muscle fuel with carbohydrates. Be sure to include protein to aid in muscle repair.

Examples:• Whole wheat pita bread with turkey and vegetables plus pretzels plus low fat milk• Rice bowl with beans, cheese, salsa and avocado plus whole grain tortilla• Stir fry with lean steak, broccoli, red peppers and carrots plus brown rice.


Premier Residential Care Facility For Seniors

One of life’s greatest challenges is deciding when a loved one is no longer capable of living independently.

At Dodge Park Rest Home and the Oasis at Dodge Park, we provide seniors two options for senior residential care.

At Dodge Park Rest Home your loved one is cared for in a unique, home-like setting with custom services tailored to maximize

their physical and cognitive well being. • Memory impaired program• Complete medication management• 24 hour RN and Medical Director• Daily therapeutic bath/shower• Activity program 7 days a week

• Special diet accommodations• All inclusive - All included program• Post hospital / Rehab / Surgery care• Your loved one can stay even if your

money runs out!

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EMMA NUTT DAY(September 1st) Emma Mills Nutt (July 1851–1915) became the world’s first female telephone operator on 1 September 1878 when she started working for the Edwin Holmes Telephone Despatch Company (or the Boston Telephone Dispatch Company) in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Life and CareerIn January 1878 the Boston Telephone Dispatch Company had started hiring boys as telephone operators, starting with George Willard Croy. Boys (reportedly including Emma’s husband) had been very successful as telegraphy operators, but their attitude (lack of patience) and behaviour (pranks and cursing) were unacceptable for live phone contact, so the company began hiring women operators instead.

Thus, on September 1, 1878 Emma was hired, starting a career that lasted between 33 and 37 years, ending with her retirement sometime between 1911 and 1915. A few hours after Emma started working, her sister, Stella Nutt, became the world’s second female telephone operator, also making the pair the first two sister telephone operators in history. Unlike Emma, Stella only remained on the job for a few years.

The customer response to her soothing, cultured voice and patience was overwhelmingly positive, so boys were soon replaced by women. In 1879 these included Bessie Snow Balance, Emma Landon, Carrie Boldt, and Minnie Schumann, the first female operators in Michigan.

Emma was hired by Alexander Graham Bell, who is credited with inventing theMfirst practical telephone;

apparently she changed jobs from a local telegraph office. SheNwas paid a salary of $10 per month for a 54- hour week. Reportedly, she could remember every number in the telephone directory of the New England Telephone Company.

To be an operator, a woman had to be unmarriedand between the ages of seventeen and twenty-six. She had to look prim and proper, and have arms long enough to reach the top of the tall telephone switchboard. Like many other American businesses at the turn of the century, telephone companies discriminated against people from certain ethnic groups and races. For instance, African-American and Jewish women were not allowed to become operators.

Commemoration‘EMMA’, A synthesized speech attendant systemcreated by ‘Preferred Voice Inc’ and ‘Philips Electronics NV’ is named in her honor. September 1st is unofficially commemorated as Emma M. Nutt day.


Forever Young: Understanding the Baby Boomer Generation

Having worked as an activity professional for thirty-nine years, I never thought I would reach the day where the topic of activities appealing to my age group would be a topic of discussion. I am a baby boomer. Baby boomers were born between 1946 and 1964. A baby boomer turns 50 every seven seconds and we are 79 million strong. The oldest of our generation is 71 years old and may be entering retirement.

The baby boomer generation has forged through life with gusto, questioning the status quo and introducing change to our society’s mores and values. Baby boomers are approaching this later stage of life with no less enthusiasm. Retirement to a baby boomer does not mean sitting in a rocking chair, watching the grass grow. Baby boomers don’t even like to use the word retirement; we are simply switching gears and going in a new direction.

The baby boomers are traditionally optimistic, independent minded, industrious and focused on social causes and personal improvement. Fifty percent of baby boomers spend at least thirteen hours per week online and another forty five percent of baby boomers are interested in healthy living and

wellness. These are key points to consider as the baby boomer may be entering our care communities.

Program considerations for baby boomers:*The music and program topics will need to shift to the time period between the 1960’s and 1980’s. We have seen this shift already and it is a wise activity professional who has updated their resource library.

*The titles of programs and program content will need to be adjusted. As a baby boomer, I would not attend a coffee klatch or balloon toss. I would attend yoga, art class or go to the Cyber Café for some organic, free trade coffee.

*The baby boomer’s programs will need to have clear purpose and meaning. Keeping the baby boomer busy, just to keep them busy, will not be received well. Baby boomers like to see the whole picture and need to know how our participation will contribute to the final outcome.

*Baby boomers will want more amenities such as full spa services and internet access in their room. Concierge services will be necessary to address the individual needs and interests of this population. We are used to getting what we want.

*Baby boomers are going to want more flexibility in programming. Baby boomers have worked hard all their lives and if there is one thing they will take advantage of, during retirement time, is not having to stick to a schedule. Open recreation and smaller, spontaneous groups will be more appealing than committing to a posted schedule of events.

*Specific programs which will appeal to the baby boomer would be community oriented groups such as re-cycling committees, or a committee focusing on making sure the facility is “green”.


No matter how efficiently and effortlessly you have adapted your life to the role of caregiver; eventually you are going to need a break. Occasional breaks are essential not only to your emotional well-being, but to the well-being of your relationships with your family, friends, and the person you are caring for.

Taking an occasional break is also essential to maintaining your capability as a caregiver. For some caregivers a nearby family member can step in and provide the care, but for other caregivers that option is not available. In those cases, adult day care is one of a better option.

The role of adult day care is gaining increased attention as the nation prepares for the large cohort of baby boomers entering their later years. Many boomers are aging with physical and cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Moreover, these boomers have a strong preference to age in place in their communities. It is estimated that 70% of persons with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, reside at home while receiving care from family members.

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are central ideals in American society. Health

and aging issues in the United States are shaped by “independence, autonomy, the application of principles, and a preeminent concern for individual rights”.

In the United States, the National Adult Day Services (ADS) Association provides leadership in all areas of ADS. The most current definition for ADS in the United States comes from the NADSA Standards and Guidelines for ADS:“Adult day services are community-based group programs designed to meet the needs of adults with impairments through individual plans of care. These structured, comprehensive, residential programs provide a variety of health, social, and related support services in a protective setting. By supporting families and other caregivers, adult day services enable participants to live in the community. Adult day services assess the needs of participants and offer services to meet those needs. Participants attend on a planned basis”.

The Components of A Quality Program Family members must do some research to determine whether the adult day care center is right for their loved ones. The components of a quality adult day care program should include the following:• Conducts an individual needs assessment before admission to determine the person’s range of abilities and needs;• Provides an active program that meets the daily social and recreational needs of the person in care;• Develops an individualized treatment plan for participants and monitors it regularly, adjusting the plan as necessary;• Has clear criteria for service and guidelines for termination based on the functional status of the person in care;• Provides a full range of in-house services, which may include transportation, meals, health screening and monitoring,

How Do I Choose The Right Adult Day Care Program? by Micha Shalev

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Chocolate Milkshake Day (September 12th)

Here is a great day to celebrate in September. It is about a thick sweet creamy drink. Can you guess what it is? If you said that it was Chocolate Milkshake, you are correct. This very deliciousday is always on September 12th.

Let’s face it, almost all of your residents have a sweet tooth because a person’s sweet taste buds remain intact the longest.

Here are some ideas. Why not have activities leading up to this special day? Incidentally, if you cannot celebrate this yummy day on exactly September 12, you can take, what I call, activity director license and celebrate Chocolate Milkshake Day in September when it is best for you and your residents. Of course, I am sure your residents would like to have milkshakes many times throughout the year.

No matter when you celebrate Chocolate Milkshake Day, you can have a countdown board similar to days left before Christmas.

Why not let the residents pick short activities that you and they can engage in on each of the ten days before you celebrate Chocolate Milkshake Day? For example, ten days before the celebration you can discuss favorite recipes for making a chocolate milkshake. Then vote on which recipe is the most popular. Keep this recipe in mind when you celebrate ChocolateMilkshake Day.

Perhaps nine days before, you can decide where and when the celebration will take place.

September is National Biscuit Month.It is also Better Breakfast Month.Also, the second week of September is National Biscuit & Gravy Week. So, here is a Cooking Club favorite that combines each celebration:Sausage & gravy Biscuits. It is an easy and quick recipe. Enjoy!

Sausage & Gravy Biscuits• 1 (16 ounce) can refrigerated jumbo buttermilk biscuits• 1 (9.6 ounce) package JimmyDean® Original Hearty Pork Sausage Crumbles• 1/4 cup flour• 2 1/2 cups milk• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

1. Bake biscuits according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, cook sausage in large skillet over medium heat 5-6 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently. Stir in flour. Gradually add milk; cook until mixture comes to a boil and thickens, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 2 minutes, stirring constantly.Season to taste with salt and pepper.

3. Split biscuits in half. Place 2 halves on each of 8 plates; top with about 1/3 cup gravy.


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The owners responsible for establishing Worcester’s Dodge Park Rest Home as top facility for seniors with

Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are close to unveiling of first phase their new endeavor – Oasis at Dodge Park.

Micha Shalev and Ben Herlinger took over the operation of Dodge Park in 2007 and created an innovative program for their residents. Oasis at Dodge Park is building on that success.

“The focus of Oasis is mainly to help people with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease,” said Shalev, “those people who don’t need to be in a nursing home, but need constant care.”

The $16 million 60,000-square-foot project, located at the site of the former Odd Fellows Home across the street from Dodge Park, is being constructed in two phases. The first, a 50-bed building is due to open in May 2016, pushed back from fall of 2015 due to the previous harsh winter. The second will include a 32-bed building that will eventually be expanded to 51.

Oasis, designed by Levi + Wong Associates of Concord, will combine the feel of a luxurious hotel with all the comforts and amenities of home. Once completed, the secure, 60,000-square-foot facility will encourage enjoyment of the natural surroundings, including a large, central courtyard and many large gardens so residents are able to keep all their senses active. Two dining rooms will be built around the central courtyard and the common activity area will have a two-story high ceiling and multiple glass windows to bring natural light into the facility.

The new facility will have rooms with four different layouts, including some private rooms and rooms with a view of nearby Indian Lake.

Shalev noted that last year, Massachusetts passed new regulations supported by the Alzheimer’s Association to improve the safety of residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s living in care facilities.

“They are very tough standards,” said Shalev, “and this facility goes above and beyond.”

The state-of-the-art facility is designed to promote independence within a comfortable and safe environment.

The “small house philosophy” encourages flexibility and responsiveness to resident’s needs. The plan offers several common areas that will allow a variety of activities. Each household has its own dining area, living room (day room), and dedicated activity spaces that will support appropriate activities for residents with different cognitive abilities. Each household also has a family-style kitchen, where residents can freely access juices, fruits and light snacks.

With the increase in those with Alzheimer’s and dementia, “there is a need for this type of housing,” Shalev said. “We are not a nursing home. We want to create an environment more like home, more social, but with the piece of mind of nursing available on site 24/7.”

The Alzheimer’s Program staff at Oasis of Dodge Park receive special training and seek to adapt to each resident’s individual patterns of behavior. Staff members provide customized personal assistance with daily living tasks and encourage participation in life-enriching activities.

Oasis at Dodge Park is now accepting applications for admission. For more information, visit oasisatdodgepark.com.

Oasis at Dodge Park offers specialized Alzheimer’s care

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LABOR DAY FACTSObserved on the first Monday in September, Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. Labor Day also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans, and is celebrated with parties, parades and athletic events.

Labor Day, an annual celebration of workers and their achievements, originated during one of American labor history’s most dismal chapters.

In the late 1800s, at the height of the Industrial Revolution in the United States, the average American worked 12-hour days and seven-day weeks in order to eke out a basic living.

Despite restrictions in some states, children as young as 5 or 6 toiled in mills, factories and mines across the country, earning a fraction of their adult counterparts’ wages. People of all ages, particularly the very poor and recent immigrants, often faced extremely unsafe working conditions, with insufficient access to fresh air, sanitary facilities and breaks. As manufacturing increasingly supplanted agriculture as the wellspring of American employ- ment, labor unions, which had first appeared in the late 18th century, grew more prominent and vocal.

They began organizing strikes and rallies to protest poor conditions and compel employers to renegotiate hours and pay. Many of these events turned violent during this period, including the infamous Haymarket Riot of 1886, in which several Chicago policemen and workers were killed. Others gave rise to longstanding traditions: On September 5, 1882, 10,000 workers took unpaid time off to march from City Hall to Union Square in New York City, holding the first Labor Day parade in U.S. history. The idea of a “workingmen’s holiday,” celebrated on the first Monday in September, caught on in other industrial centers across the country, and many states passed legislation recognizing it.Congress would not legalize the holiday until 12 years later, when a watershed moment in American labor history brought workers’ rights squarely into the public’s view.

On May 11, 1894, employees of the Pullman Palace Car Company in Chicago went on strike to protest wage cuts and the firing of union representatives. On June 26, the American Railroad Union, led by

Eugene V. Debs, called for a boycott of all Pullman railway cars, crippling railroad traffic nationwide. To break the strike, the federal government dispatched troops to Chicago, unleashing a wave of riots that resulted in the deaths of more than a dozen workers. In the wake of this massive unrest and in an attempt to repair ties with American workers, Congress passed an act making Labor Day a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.

More than a century later, the true founder of Labor Day has yet to be identified. Many credit Peter J. McGuire, cofounder of the American Federation of Labor, while othershave suggested that Matthew Maguire, a secretary of the Central Labor Union, first proposed the holiday. Labor Day is still celebrated in cities and towns across the United States with parades, picnics, barbecues, fireworks displays and other public gatherings. For many Americans, particularly children and young adults, it represents the end of the summer and the start of the back-to-school season.

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Dementia: Will I Get It?

It would appear that “Dementia”, in its milder forms, is nothing more than a mild loss of memory. In its more severe, but still mild, forms, it can take the guise of mild disorientation; sometimes so mild that one is not even aware of being disoriented. The milder cases were likely referred to in olden times as “senility”. Something none of us ever aspired to.

However, there is a new body of information accumulating, and now published, which indicates that “dementia” could be the result of a natural condition, and which, if true, puts at least half of the North American population “at risk”!

What is that condition? It is “obesity” and it is rampant in North America, affecting at some estimates upwards of 60% of the population. And, according to a recent study published in the British Medical Journal, it is particularly harmful to people in the 40’s and up. The study tracked 10,000 men and women over a period of 27 years.

US scientists found people who were obese and between the ages of 40 and 45 were 74 per cent more likely to have dementia later in life compared to those of “normal” weight. And its worse for women: women were 200 per cent more likely to have dementia if they were obese in their 40’s.

Another downer: overweight people generally were 35 percent more likely to have the brain illness (or condition).

According to Rachel A. Whitmer, a research scientist at Kaiser Permanente, a non-profit medical group in Oakland, CA, “We’re having an epidemic of obesity that we’ve never seen before and we know it causes a wide variety of illness. And now we can add to the list. We are going to see an unprecedented increase in dementia as the baby boomers age.”

It’s not known whether people can lower their risk of dementia if they lose the excess weight, “but that’s one of the implications of the study,” Whitmer says.

In addition, two smaller studies also found signs of brain atrophy, or shrinkage, among women with a high body mass index (or BMI – a measure of body fat based on a ratio of weight to height). A normal BMI is between 18.6 and 24.9.

Finally, a recent Swedish study found a high BMI in old age is associated with an increased risk of dementia in women.

OK, the jury is still out. Is it guaranteed that just being overweight means I will get dementia? And, is this a “disease” or is it a “condition of imbalance”. Finally, in either case, can it be corrected and if soHealth Fitness Articles, how? Will it respond to diet? Will it respond to aromatherapy? Will it respond only to medical (read that chemical”) intervention? Interesting questions for future articles on Dementia so stay tuned.


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6 Approaches To Beat Dementia Dementia can be defined as ‘a common term for numerous cognitive problems usually portrayed by memory deterioration, and noticeable trouble in the areas of language, object recognition, unsettling influence of official capacity, which is the capacity to arrange, compose, and abstract.’

A portion of the symptoms of dementia are like depression, so now and again, it might be hard to separate the two. For instance, lack of concern and loss of enthusiasm for exercises and leisure activities, are regular in both the issues. We need to do a commendable job while treating patients with dementia. The rehabilitation centres for recovery from depression should work accordingly to deal with the problem.

Before detailing the approaches to prevent and cure dementia, it is important to know about the causes resulting in dementia. There are 4 major causes of dementia:

Lyme disease Vitamin B12 deficiencyNeurosyphilis Hypothyroidism Specialists have collectively reasoned that consolidating solid habits and consuming a healthy diet can help in deterring or preventing

Alzheimer’s or dementia. Here, we investigate a few approaches to fight dementia:

1. Exercise On A Regular BasisThe Alzheimer’s experts admit that exercise done on a regular basis can diminish the danger of building up Alzheimer’s disease by up to 60%. For the individuals who have as of now developed signs of cognitive issues, regular exercise can extensively put the brakes on and reduce the rate of the damage. Exercise done on a regular basis is known to stimulate the capacity of the mind to keep up old connections and make new ones.

2. Solid Eating RoutineA decent eating regimen is dependably the best remedy for turning around the impacts of dementia. A Mediterranean eating regimen is often suggested for people suffering from dementia. Keeping up a consistent level of glucose, eating food items rich with omega-3 unsaturated fats and a lot


of fruits, vegetables and meat hold the key to maintain dementia.

3. Long, Quality RestDealing with sleeping issues is quite common in people suffering from to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and Lyme disease. It is a potential indication as well as a high-risk element. Researchers have uncovered that long and continuous sleeping hours can help in removing out toxins from the brain.

4. Management Of StressChronic cases of stress can seriously affect some of the most important areas of the brain, further encouraging the rise of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Therefore, stretch management methods come as an extraordinary help in fighting dementia.

5. Increasing Social InteractionsHumans are ‘social animals’ and isolation can never benefit us in any way. Staying isolated results in damage of the brain, this leads to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Thus, increasing the level of social interactions is highly recommended for people suffering from dementia as well as Lyme disease. A high level of socialising is connected to enhance cognition and memory in individuals.

6. Mental StimulationActivities meant for brain play an amazing part in refreshing the brains of for people suffering from dementia and Lyme disease. Gaining some new useful knowledge, playing riddle recreations, puzzles, riddles, and strategy games stimulate the brainPsychology Articles, keeping dementia under control.

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The Art of EngagementThe room is full of elders. Music is playing. Activity items are on the tables. Staff are in the room. But are the elders engaged? Are they participating? Or are they just there? This is the question being presented to many activity professionals today – are your elders engaged? When the elders join our programs, we can categorize them into three levels of involvement.

“Attendance” simply means they have agreed to join the program but does not imply any level of involvement. “Participation” is one step up from attendance, whereby the elder may join in, take a turn, or share a thought. “Engagement” is what we are all striving for and may be the hardest to attain when presented with some of the cognitive and physical challenges of our elders. Engagement implies a deeper focus and attention to the program.

The person is attending to the subject matter, is listening to others and interested what they say and may be independently focused on the task at hand. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, a Hungarian psychologist, is known for his research on creativity and happiness. Czikszentmihalyidefined “flow” as being fully immersed in a task with an energized focus which brings about some enjoyment. It is sometimes referred to as being “in the zone”. Can we hope to engage our elders with a sense of flow? Have you even seen your elders be “in the zone” during a particular activity? It is possible but requires the following approaches, all within reach of the activity professional. Assessment: The first step to engage interest in any activity is to ensure

the activity/ approach is relevant to the individual’s past/ current interests and needs. A thorough and individualized assessment is essential in designing the right approaches that may generate a sincere focus on the elder’s part. A good example is music. If someone likes music, there is a broad spectrum of music to offer. We all know when the right song is played (related to interests and preferences); the eyes light up and the body may start moving in response. That’s engagement in an individualized approach which was achieved by knowing the right kind of music to play as defined in a thorough assessment.

Success: Another step toward engagement is to feel good about participation. If the task is too hard or it has been made too easy, feelings of enjoyment will be less. The activity professional has the ability to adapt approaches through tools or devices and changing the rules or approach. When one is able to fully participate in a task, it leads to a fuller immersion which contributes to greater satisfaction and enjoyment.

Milieu: Milieu is defined as one’s surroundings – physical, social and cultural. The movement toward creating “home” in our carecommunities is striving to create a conducive milieu for our elders. People are more apt to relax and participate in tasks while in a setting that feels safe and where one feels they belong.

The spaces in which we conduct our programs have a significant impact upon our success in engaging the elder. The people who


work in our communities are part of the social milieu when they interact with the elders. The staff can have both positive and negative impact upon the life of the home, in both engagementand life satisfaction.

Approach: The elders in our care communities are there because they are compromised physically and mentally. How tasks are introduced can impact significantly on how the elder is engaged in the task. When tasks are just placed in front of the person or the elder is simply told to do a certain task, the meaning is not

there and engagement is lost. Connecting the task to the person and defining its significance can contribute to greater involvement and engagement. When the elder understands why they are doing the task and how it is related to them, it will have greater meaning and potential for engagement.

Balance: Many elders in our care communities are in danger of over stimulation. It is not uncommon for residents in care communities to attend 4-6 hours per day of structured activities. Think of yourself and your ability to remain focused for that amount of time. There needs to be a balance between focused time and periods of quiet and rest. One can be as readily engaged in a quiet meditation group as well as a lively active game of bowling. The elders living in our long term care communities need someone to ensure they have that balanceso they can more readily focus on the tasks at hand.

The elders living in our care communities’ ability to engage in activities and tasks may change daily. It is the activity professionals’ challenge to utilize our skills and knowledge to individualize our

approaches to greater engagement. We must also educate others as to what engagement truly means and that to each elder, it may be different. Information about Czikszentmihalyi and his concept of flow can be found in the independent study program “Quality of Life for the Care Giver and Care Receiver”.http://www.dhspecialservices.com/qualityoflifeindependentstudy.htm


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Ten Things I know about you1) You are reading this.2) You are human.3) You can’t say the letter ”P”without separating your lips.4) You just attempted to do it.6) You are laughing at yourself.7) You have a smile on your face and you skipped No. 5.8) You just checked to see if there is a No. 5.9) You laugh at this because you are a fun loving person & everyone does it too.10) You are probably going to send this to see who else falls for it.

World’s Best One Liners1. Escalators don’t break down… they just turn into stairs2. “I’m sorry” and “I apologize” mean the same thing… except when you’re at a funeral.3. I intend to live forever… or die trying.4. We never knew he was a drunk… until he showed up to work sober.5. A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.6. A blind man walks into a bar….And a table, and a chair.7. At what age is it appropriate to tell my dog that he’s adopted? 8. Want to hear a pizza joke…. nah, it’s too cheesy. What about a construction joke? Oh never mind, I’m still working on that one. Did you hear the one about the rope? Skip it. Have you heard the one about the guy in the wheelchair? Never mind, it’s too lame.9. I used to be in a band, we were called ‘lost dog’. You probably saw our posters.10. I childproofed the house… but they still get in!

NATIONAL COFFEEICE CREAM DAYSeptember 2017

Ingredients:• 1 cup milk• 1/4 cup ground coffee• 1 cup sugar• 3 large eggs, beaten• 1/8 tsp. salt• 1 Tbs. vanilla extract• 3 cups half and half

Directions:Heat milk in a heavy saucepan over medium high heat. When bubbles form around the edges of pan, remove from heat. Stir in coffee and half the sugar. In a slow and steady stream, whisk hot mixture into bowl with beaten eggs, whisking constantly. Return to saucepan. Add remaining sugar and salt. Stir constantly over medium high heat 3-4 minutes until mixture is thickened.

Stir in vanilla and 1 cup half and half andchill in refrigerator. Strain through a very fine sieve or cheesecloth. Add remaining half and half and freeze in an ice cream maker 20-30 minutes until frozen.



Blurry about cataracts?Here’s what you need to know to have a clear understanding Growing older means inevitable changes in your body, and you often have a clear vision of how to deal with those changes. You work out to reduce heart disease risks, eat foods that meet your changing nutritional needs, and rely on corrective lenses to help mitigate age-related vision changes.

But are you aware of your chances of developing cataracts - a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision - that naturally develop as you age? Or that, once cataracts develop, leaving them untreated could ultimately rob you of your eyesight? If you’re not clear on how cataracts could affect your life, or what the treatment options for them are, you’re not alone. In a recent survey conducted by Alcon of more than 1,000 adults aged 60 and over who have been diagnosed but not treated for cataracts, only 25 percent of respondentssaid they have a full understanding of the condition.

“According to Prevent Blindness, cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide, yet so many people who have been diagnosed do not have an understanding of cataracts and treatment options,” says Dr. Edward Holland, director of cornea services at Cincinnati Eye Institute. Dr. Holland has partnered with Alcon, the global leader in eye care and a division of Novartis, as part of the Know Your Cataract EYE-Q awareness campaign, to help educate Americans on this vision impairment.

While you can test your own Cataract EYEQ by visiting www.CataractEYEQ.com, Dr. Holland offers some information to debunk a few additional myths.

Myth 1: Cataracts are a rare condition. Truth: Millions of people older than 60 have cataracts. Prevent Blindness also notes that by age 80, more than half of all Americans either have cataracts or have had them removed. Even with the high prevalence of cataracts, the recent Alcon survey showed only

25 percent of respondents say they have a full understanding of the condition.

Myth 2: Cataracts are preventable.Truth: While nearly half (45 percent) of respondents in the Alcon survey did not know that this is the case, cataracts are not preventable.

Myth 3: Other vision conditions cannot be corrected during cataract surgery. Truth: Other vision conditions can be corrected during cataract surgery. In fact, in the recent survey, three in four (75 percent) respondents did not realize the surgery can also correct other vision conditions, like astigmatism, a common, treatable imperfection in the curvature of the eye causing blurred vision. During cataract surgery, the natural lens in your eye is replaced with an artificial lens or intraocular lens (IOL). Some patients may benefit from advanced IOLs that can address other vision conditions, like astigmatism, and potentially reduced dependency on glasses.

Myth 4: If you can see just fine, you’re not going to get cataracts. Truth: Because cataracts develop slowly over time, it’s possible to not realize you have them until they really begin to impair your vision. Watch for symptoms such as difficulty seeing well at night and especially when trying to drive at night, cloudy vision, halos around lights, double vision in one eye, light sensitivity and colors appearing faded.

Myth 5: Cataract surgery is dangerous and painful.Truth: Even though 38 percent of the people surveyed by Alcon said they were more afraid of undergoing eye surgery than any other kind of surgical procedure, cataract surgery is one of the most frequently performed and safest procedures performed each year, with little recovery time or inconvenience to patients’ daily activities. “Of all the surgeries available to us as we age, cataract surgery is one of the few that truly allows patients to turn back time and reclaim their vision in ways they never thought possible,” says Dr. Holland.



PARKINSON’S DISEASE: Ten things you may not know about it Here are ten things you may not know about Parkinson’s disease:

1. It is a disease that occurs in the middle or late life. Its peak age of onset is in the 60s (range is 36 to 86 years).

2. More than one million individuals are afflicted by Parkinson disease in the United States of America.

3. Risk factors for developing Parkinson’s disease are a strong family history of the disease, male gender, head injury, exposure to pesticides, consumption of well water, and rural living.

4. Factors associated with decreased incidence of Parkinson’s disease are coffee drinking, smoking, use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and estrogen replacement treatment in women who are postmenopausal.

5. Tremor (shakes) associated with Parkinson’s disease is most pronounced in the hands. It is most marked at rest and it is typically a ‘pill rolling’ of thumb over fingers.

6. A person with Parkinson’s disease may not have tremor; making diagnosis particularly difficult in such individuals.

7. There is never total paralysis; although this is implied by the name of the disease. It is common to find tremor, rigidity, bradykinesis (slowness), and loss of postural reflexes.

8. One-third of all persons affected will eventually develop intellectual deterioration (also known as dementia).

9. Despite the progressive nature of the disease, much can be achieved with good medical management, and sufferers may continue for years to live effective, happy lives in spite of this affliction.

10. An important part of any treatment program is the maintenance of optimum general health and planned exercise program, activity and rest. Formal exercises regulating posture and harmonizing this with mental strength can help mobility enormously- example Chinese qigong.

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