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Nutritional  Snacks

1/28/2015

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~By Kali Steward


Modified Pyramid For older Adults


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Meals on wheels is also a food supplement program for elderly & disabled who may be housebound due to illness or recovering from a hospital stay. It's a great program that offers nutritional meals.If information is needed about programs please contact numbers below: Boston (617)292-6211 (or) SSES 1(800)243-4636
Eating healthy has increased over the last  ten years and people are more conscious of what they are putting into their bodies  and benefitting from  it in their later years.Even though the nutritional needs are different in  the senior population due to what they are able to eat & what they can not eat. Here is a list of best Health foods for the Elderly:
Brain Food -improve brain function,help maintain memory
  • Shellfish
  • Salmon
  • avocado
  • Eggs
  • almonds
  • Lean Beef

Bone Health- As we age bones get weak & brittle,especially women who are at risk for osteoporosis,these are suggestion to maintain bone health.
  • fortified milk
  • Kale
  • Cabbage
  • Orange juice
  • Collards
  • Cottage cheese
  • Yogurt
Dental Health
  • Raisins
  • Water
  • Raw broccoli
  • Cooked spinach
Antioxidant-helps your body with proper nutrients when it breaks down
  • Carrots
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Tomatoes
  • Blueberries
  • Spinach
Low-Sugars-Having a low sugar intake helps prevent the onset of diabetes as well as weight gain,fatigue many more effect.
  • Diet,caffeine free soda
  • Whole grain breads
  • Apples
  • Low fat yogurt
  • Vegetables
Digestion-constipation, colon problems or UTI's seems to be a major concern,check with doctor where every case may be different.Here are foods that may help.
  • Red beets
  • Non-greasy foods
  • Cranberry juice
  • Prunes
  • Barley
  • Oat bran
  • Turnips
Adding plenty of fruit and vegetables to your diet prevents many ailment & proper nutrition.Please consult doctor before making any changes to diet.
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Keeping the elderly safe during the winter months

1/27/2015

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Like many blizzards preparation is essential to the safety of the elderly & handicap who live alone,With limited mobility,instability that can lead to falls.Taking the time to check on our elderly neighbor,relatives & friends once a week by a simple phone call (or) visiting once a week could prevent such occurrences from happening.There should always be emergency numbers posted where it can be clearly seen & preferably next to phone.Elderly are also at a higher  risk of  hypothermia during the cold weather because  of their body's inability to maintain internal heat that diminishes as they age.Some of the things to help with safety during these cold winter months:
  • Dress in layers
  • Wear hat, gloves & warm shoes or slippers
  • Scarf to cover face
  • Preventing slips & falls(wearing non slip shoes,using walker,keeping area free of snow/ice)
  • Preventing common colds by proper nutrition,vaccine for flu/pneumonia & keeping hydrated.
  • Space heater should never be used unattended  & cooking ovens,grills should never be used for a source of heat because of the risk of carbon monoxide.
  • No candles used unattended ( risk of fire/flammable materials)
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Handwashing: Do's & Don't

1/16/2015

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When to wash your hands
During the day you touch people which increases germs on your hand.In turn, you effect yourself with these germs by touching your eyes,nose, & mouth.By washing your handsitprevents unnecessary bacteria or viruses & other microbes.
Always wash hands before:
  • Preparing foods or eating
  • Treatingwounds givingmedicine(or)caring for a sick r injured person
  • Inserting  lenses
  • Removing  lenses
  • Putting on gloves
Always wash hands after:
  • Preparing food,especially raw meat or poultry
  • using the bathroom  changing 
  • Blowingnose, coughing & sneezing into hand
  • Treating wounds or caring for the sick
  • Removing gloves
How to wash you hands:
The best was to wash hands with soap and water.Follow these simple steps:
  • Turn on facet with paper towel
  • Wet hands with warmrunning water
  • Apply liquid soap or bar soap
  • lather well
  • Rubhands vigorously for at least 20 secondsthebackofyour hand,wrists,between
  • the fingers & under the nails.
  • Rinse well
  • Use a paper towel or elbow to turn off  faucet.





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Imagine how many people would be more conscience of washing their hands if they really knew how many germs invade them.Germs may not be visible to the eye,but it surely does exists.Washing your hands is the best defense from a simple cold that could have been prevented.
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National Glaucoma awareness month

1/15/2015

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Glaucoma is a disease that causes damage to the optic nerve due to increased fluid pressure inside the eye,which usually results in blindness.With early treatment , you can protect your eyes from further damage.According  to a recent study by researchers at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center,individuals with diabetes & hypertension  may Increase the risk of developing open-angle glaucoma especially among the elderly community. 
The most important risk factors include:
  • Age
  • Elevated eye pressure
  • African ancestry
  • Family history of disease
  • Nearsightedness 
  • Past injury to eye
  • Steroid use
  •  history of severe anemia or shock
~Recommendation would be to have eyes checked every year~

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Should it be mandatory for all Health Care Providers to get the Flu vaccine.If so, why not?

1/15/2015

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According to CDC, the Advisory committee on Immunization practices (ACIP) recommend that all U.S. healthcare workers get vaccinated annually against influenza. Healthcare workers include physician,nurses,nursing-assistant,technician, emergency service personnel.Anyone who comes into direct contact Clients/Patients.
overall, in 2013-14 approximately  75.2% received the flu vaccination compared to 72% in 2012-13.


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