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Taking Medications,,,,Safely?

Taking Medications,,,,Safely?

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NOTE :WEDNESDAY 9/2 10 AM LAKEHOUSE FREE PHARMACIST REVIEW……….Just bring your list If you take multiple prescription medications, OTC medicines, vitamins or supplements, a medication review can help prevent dangerous interactions, duplicate ingredients and dosing mistakes. 1. Choose One “Go-To” Pharmacist If you use more than one pharmacy, mail-order service or online pharmacy, make sure one pharmacist has a complete list of everything you take. This makes it easier to identify drug interactions, duplicate medications and potential problems. 2. Check…

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INFLAMMATION

INFLAMMATION

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INFLAMMATION: DON’T FEAR IT—WORK WITH YOUR BODY You may have heard that inflammation is the enemy and that we should do everything possible to “get rid of it.” The truth is much more interesting—and reassuring. Inflammation is one of your body’s protection systems. When you get a cut, fight an infection, or injure a muscle, inflammation helps your immune system respond and begin the healing process. Without it, your body could not protect or repair itself. The concern is long-lasting,…

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HEALTH TWEAKS

HEALTH TWEAKS

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Small changes can make a big difference! Pick 2–3 tweaks this week, then add another next week. These simple habit tweaks can help you stay stronger, sharper, healthier, and more independent. 1. Move Every HourStand up, stretch, or walk for 2–5 minutes every hour. Movement boosts circulation, balance, energy, and joint health. 2. Prioritize ProteinAim for 60–70 grams daily (or as recommended by your healthcare provider). Enjoy Greek yogurt, eggs, cottage cheese, milk, chicken, turkey, fish, tuna, beans, lentils, nuts,…

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Don’t Pet Your Peeves

Don’t Pet Your Peeves

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We all have little things that irritate us—a rude driver, a noisy neighbor, a slow checkout line, the over-chatty friend, or someone who always seems to complain. Your problem isn’t having peeves. The problem is petting them. “Resentment is the poison you are drinking in hopes the other person dies.” “Petting your peeves” means replaying annoyances over and over in your mind. These become rocks you carry in your emotional bag. Every time you revisit them, your body responds as…

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Daily Renewal

Daily Renewal

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Real change always needs awareness, dedication, and perseverance. It begins with noticing—gently, honestly—where you are today. Not judging, not criticizing, just seeing clearly. Awareness is your starting point, because you cannot change what you do not recognize. From there, dedication gives your intention direction. It is the quiet decision you make each day to show up for yourself, even when motivation is low or progress feels slow. Perseverance is what carries you through the uneven days. And there will be…

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ALERT SYSTEMS

ALERT SYSTEMS

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 Medical Alert Systems with Fall DetectionDevices like the Life Alert or Bay Alarm Medical offer a wearable pendant or wristband with automatic fall detection. When a fall is detected, the device contacts a monitoring center immediately.  Apple Watch with Fall DetectionThe latest Apple Watches have an advanced fall detection feature. If the watch senses a hard fall and you’re unresponsive, it will call emergency services and notify your contacts.  GreatCall Lively Mobile PlusThis small, portable device works anywhere with a…

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Failures of Kindness

Failures of Kindness

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 One of the greatest regrets many people share later in life is not being kinder when the opportunity was right in front of them. Often, someone was hurting, lonely, frightened, or overwhelmed, and instead of responding with warmth, we responded cautiously, hurriedly, or from a distance. Yet when we think about the people we remember most fondly, they are usually the ones who treated us with kindness, patience, and understanding. Their words, gestures, and presence stayed with us long after…

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Pleasure, Happiness & Joy

Pleasure, Happiness & Joy

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Most of us use PLEASURE, HAPPINESS, and JOY as if they mean the same thing. They do not. They are three entirely different experiences—and understanding the difference can change your day. Pleasure is immediate and physical. Warm sun on your skin. Coffee that tastes exactly right. A comfortable chair after standing too long. Pleasure matters—but it is brief. It depends on conditions, and it fades quickly. HAPPINESS is the one most people chase—and the one most tied to circumstances. It…

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