We are half way through a year, like we have never had before. Time to check our approach for the remaining half. Is your glass half full or half empty? Check your perception and see if it is time to get a smaller glass? Control your life with what you can do, what you must and recognize your gifts, you can give to the world to fill our personal glass. A definition of crisis is “a difficult or dangerous time in which…
Telemedicine is one of the long-lasting legacies of COVID 19. It has changed the face of healthcare. Can I use telemedicine? When should I use telemedicine? How does it work? Prior to March 2020 only 11% of Americans had been seen by a doctor via video. By May 20020 3 of 10 consumers were being seen by video. Telemedicine uses video cameras and monitors to connect you to health care providers. You will be able to see, hear, and talk…
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Where to go when I am sick or hurt? It’s important to understand when you should go to an urgent care center. Urgent Care facilities are popping up everywhere it seems. So, when are these the best option for care? These facilities are not appropriate for life threatening illnesses or injuries. It is important to note, if your injury or illness is on the list of most commonly treated symptoms, but is determined to be severe enough you may need…
Before Giving CPR 1.Check the scene and the person. Make sure the scene is safe, then rub the person on the shoulder to check for response. 2. Call 911 for assistance. That one person should stay on line until EMS arrives. Remain calm and be able to give clear information on place, person and response at the time. Send someone else to get an AED. 3. With the person lying on his or her back, on hard surface, ground or…
AED Steps for Use Automated external defibrillators can help save lives during sudden cardiac arrest: 67 of 100 can be helped with AED. If AED is NOT USED only 3 of 100 are saved. Using the AED These AED steps should be used when caring for a non-breathing child aged 8 or older who weighs more than 55 pounds, or an adult. After checking the scene and ensuring that the person needs help, you should ask a bystander to call…
Please take an opportunity to read and understand the following important information. RESIDENT INFORMATION FOR EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN PURPOSE All organizations are at some level of risk. Being prepared for an emergency* can make the difference between life and death. Life safety is first and foremost at Sun City Carolina Lakes (SCCL): it is the primary focus in developing this, the SCCL Emergency Action Plan (EAP), created by the SCCL Public Safety Committee and the…
Disaster Planning for Seniors Disasters of all kinds affect older adults disproportionately hard, especially those with chronic diseases, disabilities, or conditions that require extra assistance to leave an unsafe area, says Christopher Hansen, AARP Group Executive Officer. The diseases of concern are: heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and stroke, and about 50 percent of this population have at least two chronic diseases. We know that 80 percent of adults over the age of 65 have at least one chronic disease. That…
Being aware of the signs and symptoms of a HEART ATTACK can be the most promising start to a quick recovery. Lives Can Be Saved by know the following information. SIGNS A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to the heart muscle is blocked. Heart attacks may start slowly so be aware of the signs : Discomfort…