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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:

A study conducted in 2000 by Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, has shown that flowers have a positive effect on the life satisfaction and happiness in women, and the results of this study have established that flowers can actually moderate mood naturally. Upon receiving flowers, participants demonstrated exceptional gladness and gratification, with the same reaction occurring in all the age groups included in the study. In 2001, Rutgers followed up on the 2000 study by conducting the Flowers & Seniors Study, which analyzed the effects of flowers on seniors. The results of the six-month study on more than 100 participants showed that flowers had a notably profound effect on the elderly. More specific results showed that after receiving flowers:

• 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.

The study was conducted by internationally renowned authority, Jeanette Haviland-Jones, Ph.D., in cooperation with the Society of American Florists, which contributed its expertise on flowers to the project.  Dr. Haviland-Jones is a professor of psychology and Project Director of the Human Development Lab at Rutgers. The Flowers & Seniors Study was comprised of 104 participants, aged 55 to 93, with10 males and 94 females, coming from diverse ethnic backgrounds. The participants were divided into four groups - Early group, Late group, All Flowers group, No Flowers group - with members of each group placed randomly. Each group was given flowers at different time intervals during the course of the study.  In order to mask the real purpose of the exercise, the flowers were given to the subjects as an expression of gratitude for participating in the study. Evaluation that followed analyzed the seniors' memory conditions, degrees of depression, and levels of social interaction in relation to how often the group participants received flowers, and when they received these. The participants were made to undergo three interviews - one initial baseline interview to gather information on demography, the participants' health conditions, levels of social support and life satisfaction, and two interviews that evaluated any change in moods and behavior. The Early group received flowers after the first interview, the Late group received flowers only before the last interview, the All Flowers group received flowers before the second and third interviews, and the No Flowers group did not receive any flowers during the course of the study, and received flowers only after the study's completion. The results showed the following:

• 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.

The results of the study established that flowers can ease the symptoms of depression and help reinvigorate the memory as people age. The results further showed that flowers motivated seniors to expand their social spheres and increase interaction with the community. Everyday more and more seniors are confronted with the challenges that aging brings. The U.S. Census Bureau projects that during the period 2010 to 2030, the number of older people will substantially increase. The total number of seniors is projected to be at 75 million by the year 2030.  This is twice the older population in the year 2000, and nearly 20 percent of the projected total population of the U.S. in 2030. As the aging population increases, we must continue to find ways to ease the difficulties that the elder members of society face. Aging is inevitable; and so are the hurdles which seniors imminently have to deal with.
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When Choosing A In Home Health Care Or Companion Care Company Experience Counts Thats Why Choosing Senior Helpers Of Point Pleasant Nj Takes Pride In Their Ceo Maria Porchia Rn

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When Choosing A In Home Health Care Or Companion Care Company Experience Counts Thats Why Choosing Senior Helpers Of Point Pleasant Nj Takes Pride In Their Ceo Maria Porchia Rn

Maria Porchia has worked in geriatric nursing her entire career, devoting herself to ensuring the health, dignity, and well being of all of her patients.  Since Maria was five years old watching her mother care for her ill uncle, she knew what she wanted to do with her life.  Today—as an Adult Critical Care Life Support-certified Registered Nurse—when working with her patients, instead of seeing illness, Maria sees opportunities for improvement; she understands where differences can be made and what sort of care is needed, individually, for every patient.
With nursing always in mind, Maria began her career in high school volunteering as a candy striper in the areas of medical-surgical and geriatric care.  Looking to gain an increased understanding of nursing and all that geriatric care entails, Maria continued her education by working as a Patient Care Technician through college.  While in the college nursing program at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital/Methodist Hospital, she helped nurses and assistants and worked wherever she was able while gaining a more complete understanding of hospital administration and operations.  Because she likes speaking with patients and enjoys helping people, Maria’s work has become a natural extension of her life.  Maria is especially drawn to the elderly, the history the senior community has experienced, and the life stories this unique group of people has to share.  Although all the nursing disciplines interest Maria, it is in geriatric nursing that she experiences true symbiosis.
To Maria, the senior population is a viable and vibrant sector in the community.  Because of this, Maria purchased two Senior Helper franchises, (located in Ocean County and parts of Burlington County, NJ)  working with her husband, Peter , to ensure seniors are treated with respect, dignity, and compassion.  Strong-willed, but always concerned, Maria is able to focus on the needs of her clients, advocating for them and ensuring that they always receive the best care possible.  Because of her vast geriatric background and profound understanding of nursing, Maria is easily able to create a perfect and unique match for each client with the appropriate companion or Certified Nurse Assistant, always working to maintain the patient’s home lifestyle with independence and grace.
When not at Senior Helpers, Maria serves as  Nurse Consultant  at Pennsylvania Hospital.  This role enables Maria to experience the cutting edge of geriatric care.  In her Consultant Nurse Capacity, Maria assists the weekend director; ; and works with families, other nurses, and patient care technicians.  Because she maintains a deep commitment in both environments, Maria is constantly implementing viable improvements into the care she delivers.  What is most unique about Maria is that she is unparalleled in her ability to handle our aging community, incorporating the entire family network in the ongoing care of its senior member.  Because she has a proven history with Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, she can easily attend to those special needs, helping to reduce the family’s anxiety and restoring the family unit regardless of the distance or illness involved.
At Senior Helpers, working with patients is an ongoing process that involves continual follow-up and follow through, each client represents a relationship that is maintained through the patient’s lifetime and is always evolving and managed with a team approach with members who—like Maria—are focused, expert, compassionate, and authentic

How In Home Elder Care Can Help Alzheimer’s Patients

How In Home Elder Care Can Help Alzheimer’s Patients

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Not long ago, when an aging parent was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it was almost like the end of the world.
It was certainly the end of the world as it was until that point. It meant that one of two things had to happen:

1. The parent would have to move in with one of the children.
2. The parent would go to a nursing home or hospital.

Today, there is another choice; in-home senior care. While it’s true that life will never be the same after someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, a senior care agency that provides in home services can help make life as normal as possible. Many of these agencies can customize a plan tailored around the exact needs of the Alzheimer’s patient. This may include one or more of the following services:

• Helping to dress and groom the patient
• Helping the client communicate with friends and loved ones
• Planning healthy meals to improve eating habits
• Making sure the patient is taking their doctor prescribed medications
• Implementing safety measures at the home to prevent the patient from driving or wandering away
•  Providing customized care depending on the family needs-from a couple hours a week up to round the clock care

An in-home senior care agency can be an invaluable resource for making sure that the Alzheimer’s patient is well taken care of. You can use them for temporary relief or respite care, employ a health care professional 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or something in-between. Whatever the needs of the Alzheimer’s patient and their family, in-home elder care agencies are there to provide affordable help and assistance.

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Senior Care Options for Alzheimer’s Disease

Senior Care Options for Alzheimer’s Disease

If you have an aging loved one that is showing signs of Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia, then you will need to come up with an elder care treatment plan very quickly.
If you suspect that Alzheimer’s may be setting in, the first thing you want to do is confirm this condition with a medical professional. Before taking that step, here are some signs to look for that may indicate your aging family member has Alzheimer’s disease:

• Frequent memory loss disrupting daily activities
• Inability to handle what used to be simple problems and challenges
• Being confused about what time it is or where they are
• Difficulties forming words when writing or talking
• Losing things and not being able to remember where they put them
• Lack of good judgment
• Mood and personality changes
• Withdrawing from social activities or work

If your aging loved one is experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to talk with a doctor right away to make a diagnosis. If the doctor confirms that your family member has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, it is time to develop a senior care plan.
When a family first discovers an aging parent or loved one that has Alzheimer’s, it is understandable to react with shock and sadness. Life with this person will never be the same again. You will need to deal with some new realities-like the fact that there will be times when your loved one will not remember certain things about the past, or even who you are.
Although there is no way to restore life to what it once was, there are ways to deal with this situation that will make things as normal as possible under the circumstances. When it comes time that your valued family member can no longer look after their own affairs because of Alzheimer’s, you will need someone else to look after them and make sure they are well cared for.
Your options are either to do it yourself, send them to a nursing home, or use an in home elder care service. Looking after your family member yourself may be quite difficult. If you are working and raising a family of your own, you may just not have the time. You also may not have a medical or nursing background, which will also make things harder. Sending them to a nursing home is very expensive and will likely result in a much lower quality of life for your aging parent.
In most cases, the best senior care option for an Alzheimer’s patient is in home care provided by a caring medical professional that has the experience and skills to look after your loved one, make sure they are taking their prescribed daily medications, and monitor their activities. Some of these in home senior care providers even have customized programs for Alzheimer’s patients designed to stimulate their memories and minimize the negative effects of the disease.
With an experienced in home care professional looking after your aging loved one who is suffering from Alzheimer’s, you will be able to breathe easier knowing you are giving your valued family member the best care possible. And although things will never be exactly like they were before, at least you know that you are doing everything possible to restore their fading memory and give them a better quality of life.
For more information please visit Alzeheimer’s and Dementia Care

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