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Helpful hints for taking a vacation with your aging parents By peter mangiola Rn
Taking vacations aren’t always relaxing. In fact, many people take vacations to escape stress only to find out there’s even more waiting for them upon arrival. Make sure that this doesn’t happen for your next family vacation. To better ensure that you and your parent’s next vacation is a good one, try taking these tips.- Be on top of medication - Before you leave for vacation, be certain that your parents have more than enough medication for the duration of the trip. It’s better to be safe with how much you bring in case of flight delays or any other complications that cause everyone to stay longer than expected. Another thing to be aware of is alcohol consumption. You don’t want alcohol to interfere with the medications.
- Focus on relaxation - The most important thing for you to do on the trip is to focus on relaxation. And yes, it is achievable even with your parents there! So that means it’s not about how many activities you can schedule during the trip, but about enjoying the time you spend with the people you love. Chances are that your parents have a limit for how many activities they can physically stand, so schedule lightly. Lying out on the beach or going to shows or musical events are great, non-physical ways to spend your time.
- Traditions - By now, your family has dozens of traditions that you enjoy. Indulge on the traditions that please your parents, but also create new ones. That way, everyone has something familiar to look forward to and also has a chance to make new memories.
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Osteoporosis The Silent Killer By peter mangiola Rn msn
Osteoporosis is a silent, progressive disease that
causes bones to become thin and brittle, making them more likely to break.
Ironically, bones naturally become thinner as you age, and as old bone dissolves
and is absorbed into the body faster than new bone is made. As this happens, the
bones lose minerals (such as calcium), heaviness (mass) and structure, which
makes them weaker. Osteoporosis speeds up the process making it more severe.
More than 28 million people in the U.S. are at risk of developing osteoporosis
and up to 1.5 million fractures/year are attributable to osteoporosis. While
there is no cure, the good news is this disease is largely preventable.Here are four key steps:
1. Get your daily-recommended amounts of calcium and Vitamin D.
2. Engage in regular weight-bearing exercise.
3. Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol.
4. Talk to your doctor about bone health.
The most important item is to talk with your doctor to see if a bone density test is needed and whether calcium supplements should be taken along with a regular multivitamin. Also, the advice parents always give their children is appropriate for seniors as well: Drink Your Milk! Senior Helpers is in no way dispensing medical advice. The tips provided here are general knowledge sourced from WebMD. Senior Helpers is not attempting to diagnose, cure, or prevent osteoporosis with this post.
Enhancing The Life Of Seniors By Peter Mangiola RN Msn
The Flowers & Seniors Study:
- 40 percent of seniors, whose social circle normally included close friends and family, expanded their circle and increased social contact;
- 72 percent of seniors did very well on memory tests as compared to senior participants who did not get any flowers; and
- 81 percent of senior participants reported that their depression was reduced.
- Seniors demonstrated improved moods and a substantial increase in the level of happiness when they received flowers, supporting the finding that flowers decreased depression.
- Participants experienced improved recent memory when they received flowers, and they performed better on memory exercises, as compared to participants who did not receive any flowers.
- Participants who received flowers re-connected with their communities, expanded their social circles, and socialized with more neighbors, with their religious community, and even with the medical staff.
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