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Valentines Day 2012

February 13, 2012 By seena Leave a Comment

With Valentines Day coming tomorrow we thought if would be a good time to talk about some information regarding your heart. The Mayo Clinic offers five medication free strategies to help prevent heart disease. First don’t smoke or use tobacco products, second exercise for thirty minutes most days of the week, third limit unhealthy fats and cholesterol, fourth choose low-fat proteins and fifth eat whole grains.

Stress can also have ill effects on your heart. In addition to exercise, other ways to reduce stress are mindful deep breathing, smiling and thinking positively, petting a cat or dog, taking a warm shower, eating foods that are high in nutrients that are lost due to stress such as foods high in vitamins C, and B as well as Beta Carotene Lycopene, and Calcium.Choose foods from a wide variety of colors.

Filed Under: Health and Diet, Holidays

Assisted Living

February 7, 2012 By seena Leave a Comment

Remember when your parents were lecturing you on the rules for taking the car for a spin? Dad would put his face in front of yours and say, “Are you listening?” Of course you would say “sure” even though your mind was miles away on the adventure to come.

Today, as adults the children who received the council and wisdom of their parents are facing a reverse situation in their lives. They are finding themselves concerned about their aging parents and what their needs will be as their health and mental abilities fail them. In some cases the children must take the role as parent in securing the safety and well being of an elderly family member.

Julie lives 600 miles from her mother. Knowing her mothers health is frail and she lives alone, Julie calls her every evening after work. The conversation always goes like this;

“How are you doing today Mom, Julie asks?
“Everything’s fine”, Mother replies.
“Are you taking your pills?”
“Yes, everything’s fine.”
“Do you need anything?”
“Everything’s fine.”

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Super Bowl XLVI (2012)

February 2, 2012 By seena Leave a Comment

superbowl_trophy_crop Super Bowl Sunday will be held outdoors on the home field of the Indianapolis Colts. This is the first Super Bowl to take place in the Midwest city better know for the Indianapolis 500. For last year ‘s Super Bowl over 111 million viewers tuned in. This is a rematch for the New England Patriots and the New York Giants. In Super Bowl XLIII ( 2007 season) the NY Giants beat them by 17-14 in part due to a play that would become known at the Helmet Catch, in which Giants receiver David Tyree caught and Eli Manning pass by securing it against the side of his helmet. That pass would set up the eventual game- winning touchdown.

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Groundhog Day

February 1, 2012 By seena Leave a Comment

Groundhog Day is a holiday celebrated on February 2nd in the US and Canada. According to folklore, if it is cloudy when the groundhog emerges from its burrow it will leave the burrow signifying that winter will end early. If it is sunny and the groundhog see its shadow it will return to its burrow for six more weeks.

In southeastern Pennsylvania, Groundhog Lodges (Grundsow Lodges) celebrate the holiday with social events where food is served, speeches are made and plays are performed. The Pennsylvania German dialect is the only language spoken at the event, and those who speak English pay a penalty ( nickel, dime or quarter), per word spoken.

The largest Groundhog Day celebration is held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania with the groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil taking center stage.

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Balance Problems

January 31, 2012 By seena Leave a Comment

According to the NIH ( National Institute of Health) as people grow older they may have difficulty with their balance. Nearly 8 million American adults report having chronic problems with balance. An additional 2.4 million Americans report having a chronic problem with dizziness alone.

Having good balance means being able to control and maintain your body’s position, whether you are moving or remaining still. Balance helps you walk without staggering, get up from a chair without falling and climb stairs without tripping. According to CDC&P ( Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) one third of adults 65 and older fall each year.

Some exercises can improve balance. Our Balance Classes with Thomas Attardi may improve your balance.

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Chinese New Year

January 30, 2012 By seena Leave a Comment

Chinese New Year also known as the Spring Festival is the most important festival in Chinese culture. It is celebrated on the new moon of the first month according to the lunar calendar. Chinese New Year traditionally lasts from the first day to the 15th day of the New Year ( which is the Latern Festival). This year, the year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac started on January 23rd and runs through February 9 th 2013. The Chinese zodiac cycles every 12 years. The traditional gift is money given in red ( color of good luck) envelopes. The number 8 is cosidered very lucky but the number four is bad considered very unlucky. The traditional greeting is Gung Hay Fa Choi which wishes the recepient Congratulations and Prosperity.

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Assisted Living Direct Entry Apartments Available Now!

January 25, 2012 By seena Leave a Comment

Helping people age with grace and dignity is not a new concept to us. We have been doing it professionally for over 90 years. Our Assisted Living building offers private one bedroom and studio apartments in a bright, cheerful environment with inviting common spaces where three meals and snacks are served daily. There is also a daily activities program and outings suited for those who need a little more assistance with their daily lives. Aldersly’s environment has encouraged friendships and offered peace of mind for generations. (415) 457-7277 is the number to call for complete information.

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The “Magic Number Ten

January 18, 2012 By seena Leave a Comment

The “Magic” Number Ten

Ten thousand steps a day is approximately equal to thirty minutes of moderate exercise which is one of the easiest and safest activities for calorie burning and improving cardiovascular health. The simple exercise of walking can help take off abdominal fat and decrease the risk of diseases associated with it. A pedometer can help you count the steps you walk each day. Walking one mile at a good pace can burn approximately 100 calories. Taking 100 calories a day out of your eating habits reduces you by 200 calories a day or 1,400 calories per week. To burn one pound you need 3,300 calories so in approximately 2.5 weeks you will gently and easily loose one pound or 10 pounds in 25 weeks.

Some tips to keep in mind while walking.

Wear good walking or athletic shoes
Keep your head level and look straight ahead
Bend your elbows at about 90 degrees and keep them close to your sides so your arms can swing back and forth
Roll your foot
Take long smooth strides walking as briskly as you can
Take deep, natural breathes. You should be able to have a conversation.
Search out fun places to walk. The Walking Group at Aldersly picks different locations each month. Check our calendar for listings.

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Right Sizing, Part VI Storage

January 7, 2012 By seena Leave a Comment

Storage

Outfit any closet with drawers and shelves, eliminating the need for a chest of drawers or armoire. Covered boxes on shelves can serve as extra draw space.
Storage can be incorporated into many pieces of furniture. Use an ottoman that also doubles as a coffee table and storage space. Use trunks as tables. Consider end tables that also have storage space for books. Platform beds offer space for draws on the bottom. Storage boxes that fit under a box spring and frame can be covered by a bed skirt.

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Right Sizing, Part V Flooring

January 6, 2012 By seena Leave a Comment

Flooring

Flooring that matches creates an uninterrupted visual flow throughout a small apartment. Use continuous flooring, throughout. Different carpets in each area or patterned rugs break up the space.

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