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GERD, or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, is a chronic digestive disorder where stomach acid frequently flows back into the esophagus, causing symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation, chest pain, and difficulty swallowing. Diet can play a significant role in managing GERD symptoms. Tips for Managing GERD through Diet: It’s important to note that everyone’s tolerance to specific foods may vary. Keeping a food diary can help you identify which foods trigger or worsen your GERD symptoms.  Be your best advocate.

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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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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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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A hybrid model combines the benefits of technology and human assistance can certainly be beneficial, leveraging automation and technology where appropriate while also necessitating your advocacy. preparation Regular reassessment of the balance between technology and human assistance is important. However, good preparation and documentation is the KEY ADVOCATE = ASK

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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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!