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Stroke?= FAST

Stroke?= FAST

World Stroke Day, recognized annually on October 29, raises awareness about stroke prevention, treatment, and support for survivors. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, causing brain cells to die. Recognizing the symptoms and acting fast can save lives and improve recovery outcomes.  If you see someone experiencing a stroke, time is critical, as early treatment can save their life   and reduce the impact on their health. Follow these steps: Understanding this can safe a…

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Record=Life Saved

Record=Life Saved

Learning to record any healthcare visit has become critical for all healthcare today! It is your federal right! Keeping in your phone archive can save your life. 1. Confuse Details, Especially If Multiple Issues Are Addressed in One Visit 2. Clarifies Medical Instructions 3. Helps with Decision-Making 4. Supports Communication with Family or Caregivers 5. Prevents Misunderstandings 6. Assists in Follow-Up Care 7. Empowers You to Ask Questions 8. Legal and Medical Record Keeping Recording your healthcare visits allows you…

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Healthcare Literacy Explained

Healthcare Literacy Explained

October is Healthcare Literacy Month.  Suggest you print the follow and review prior to any healthcare related visit. RECORDING details helps you remember important information later, ensuring that you follow through on the doctor’s recommendations correctly.  Helps to clarifies Medical Instructions. Medical instructions can sometimes be complex, involving new medications, lifestyle changes, or follow-up procedures. Recording your visit allows you to review instructions and avoid mistakes. If you don’t catch everything during the visit, you can go back to your…

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Community Compatibility

Community Compatibility

Achieving compatibility within a community requires effort, communication, and respect. Here are key points to foster harmony and success: By prioritizing these elements, a community can achieve lasting compatibility, offering a space where members feel connected, supported, and motivated to contribute.

Freedom from Forgiveness

Freedom from Forgiveness

The concept of “freedom from forgiveness” offers a pathway to emotional liberation by releasing resentments and finding peace. As you reflect on unresolved conflicts and regrets, it is essential to consider forgiveness not just towards others, but also oneself. This can unlock new forms of inner freedom. Here are several approaches to achieving this: Remember” Resentment is the poison you drink in hopes the other person dies!!! The above approaches can help guide you to emotional liberation, helping you live…

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Super Foods X Flu and COVID

Super Foods X Flu and COVID

The average adult over 60 in the U.S, gets almost 60% of daily calories from industrially, mass produced foods and worst of all fast foods. Get yourself ready for flu (COVID) seasons by making some changes, NOW. Here are 10 real food superstars, recommended by Nutrition Action, and American Dietary Association for better health. Include these simple additions to your daily diet for a healthier you.

Hearing Loss & Dementia

Hearing Loss & Dementia

Recent Research by Harvard indicates there is significant connection between hearing loss and dementia in older adults. Hearing loss, which affects ONE THIRD of people over the age of 65, means less  input into the brain and will  contribute to cognitive decline and an increased risk of dementia. Ask yourself (and an honest friend) to answers……….. The research behind this link suggests that hearing impairment can strain the brain, as it has to work harder to process sounds. This cognitive…

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Better Than Yesterday?

Better Than Yesterday?

“The only person you should be better than is the person you were yesterday” is an often-used quote for motivational reminder of the importance of personal growth and self-improvement. This mindset focuses on continuous progress rather than comparing oneself to others. Personal Journey Everyone’s journey is unique, shaped by individual experiences, strengths, and challenges. Comparing yourself to others will lead to unnecessary stress and feelings of inadequacy. Instead, focusing on your own progress allows you to set realistic goals based…

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Shoulding Yourself?

Shoulding Yourself?

Psychotherapist, Karen Horney identified the “tyranny of the should”: as dividing our personalities into an ideal self and a real self being, the human tendency to tell ourselves what “what we have to do” even if it doesn’t fit into our values or goals. The” Shoulds” : The Solution: Self Compassion  Practice Self Compassion to squelch your “Shoulds” whenever they arrive and, repeat daily!