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Laughter is the Best Medicine

Laughter is the Best Medicine

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Laughter is the best medicine” has been around a long time. The idea that laughter and a sense of humor can have positive effects on one’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Laughter can be as healing and beneficial. It highlights the powerful impact that laughter and a positive outlook can have on a person’s health and overall quality of life. Incorporating humor and laughter into one’s life will add to an overall healthier lifestyle. Watching a funny movie, spending time…

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The Needs of an Over 55 Community:

The Needs of an Over 55 Community:

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Sun City Carolina Lakes offers a unique space for an active lifestyle. Encouraging your neighbor to use the available resources will be more supportive than performing the task yourself.  Sun City Carolina Lakes offers: Encourage neighbors to know the resources that are available: B. Health and Accessibility: DO’S  AND  DON’T’S Do NOT get involved in paying bills. CONSISTANTLY ACKNOWLEDGE your concerns to family. BE SPECIFIC regarding, mobility issues, difficulties managing household tasks, and safety concerns. ALWAYS communicate these in a…

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Finding Your Consequential Stranger?

Finding Your Consequential Stranger?

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Having spent time in a very large healthcare institution, recently, the term consequential stranger introduced by psychologist Melinda Blau, came to mind. Consequential stranger refers to individuals with whom we have casual interactions in our daily lives. Engaging in casual contact with consequential strangers can add a layer to our humanity.  Crossing paths in a single day with people, unknow until the instant of casual contact has me realizing the impact of these contacts on our daily lives, perhaps, as…

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Check Engine Light: Brain Health & Fall Risk

Check Engine Light: Brain Health & Fall Risk

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The Check Engine Light analogy is often used to describe the warning signs or indications that something may be wrong. In the context of fall risk and brain health you should consider in 2019 Alzheimer’s disease was listed as the sixth leading cause of death in the US, accounting for approximately 123,499 deaths. There were over 50,000 deaths related to falls in those over 65 in 2022, If you fall, it is crucial to BE HONEST, with a healthcare professional….

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Helpful or Hurtful?

Helpful or Hurtful?

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The statement “Is it helpful or hurtful?” raises a fundamental question regarding the potential impact of a particular action, behavior, or decision. It prompts us to critically evaluate the consequences of our choices and consider whether they contribute positively or negatively to a given situation, individual, or society as a whole. Your assessment of whether something is helpful or hurtful requires a thoughtful analysis of various factors such as context, intent, and outcomes. It encourages you to weigh the potential…

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Breathing for Anti-Anxiety

Breathing for Anti-Anxiety

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Deep breathing stimulates the vagus nerve, the longest cranial nerve in the body. The vagus nerve, the parasympathetic stimulator for the body, extends from the brain then branches out to influence It is known as the “rest and digest” stimulator, helping to bring equilibrium to the body The only way you can stimulate the vagus nerve is through deep breathing. Any deep breathing can be done anytime, anywhere. “Conscious breathing can change your physiological state” according to Dr. Nancy Bell,…

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Men Practice Monthly!

Men Practice Monthly!

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June is Men’s Health Month, to raise awareness about men’s health issues. Take the following proactive steps towards improving your overall well-being.  Heart disease is cause of 2 out of 4 deaths for men annually. Practice in June. Repeat Monthly!

Summer and Beer!

Summer and Beer!

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Summer is here. Hot weather and cold beer! Drinking responsibly is an important practice to ensure your health and well-being.  We need to be extra careful in the hot weather, as alcohol is a dehydrator. Here are some guidelines. Remember, responsible drinking involves making conscious choices to prioritize your health and safety. It’s important to know your limits, take care of yourself, and be aware of the potential risks associated with more than recommended weekly average.

“Shoulding Yourself”?

“Shoulding Yourself”?

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Do you have the “tyranny of the should”: dividing your personality into an ideal self and a real / able self. The concept of “Shoulding Yourself”, which refers to a perceived obligation or expectation imposed on oneself or others. Our human tendency is to tell ourselves what “what we should do” as opposed to what we “are able “to do. The Shoulds: Telling yourself that you have an obligation to do something. The Solution: Self Compassion  Practice Self Compassion to…

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PREPARED?

PREPARED?

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You need to see your MD.  Realizing you have 5 minutes. Maintenance of a CURRENT UPDATED health history is one of the most important steps to improve your quality of healthcare. A good medical history can literally be a life saver. Having this info documented is more important, if a family member or HCPOA, needs to step in at a time of crisis. The more efficient you can make your visit, the better outcome you will receive. You should arrive…

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