tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81853351282634593642024-02-06T20:12:11.790-08:00Total Home Health BlogTotalHomeHealthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394389706657319642noreply@blogger.comBlogger260125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8185335128263459364.post-20664252709541190882016-07-15T09:18:00.001-07:002016-07-15T09:18:20.252-07:00Roadblocks to Healthy Nutrition and Ways to Avoid Them
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Keeping a healthy diet is extremely important because good
nutrition is part of good health. For seniors, it is even more important to
maintain a balanced diet. Knowing how to recognize the physical signs of poor
nutrition in older people is the first step in prevent health related problems
from malnutrition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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There are lots of reasons why seniors may not have healthy
eating habits. Dementia or illness could be the reason responsible for
unhealthy eating patterns. Some seniors may have a limited choice of the foods
they eat due to dental problems. Food may be less enticing – some foods may not
taste as good as they used to because of a weak sense of taste or smell. Other
times seniors may experience decreased appetite due to depression or isolation.
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Whatever the reasons is, there are some obvious signs of
poor nutrition to look out for. It’s important to watch out for the signs and
symptoms of poor eating habits. There are a number of things to observe such
as:</div>
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</span></span></span>Habits at meal time. </div>
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</span></span></span>Loss of weight. </div>
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</span></span></span>Easy Bruising and slow healing. </div>
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</span></span></span>Side effects from medication. </div>
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</span></span></span>The source of their food. </div>
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Good nutrition is the cornerstone of good health and you
don’t have to go far to find solutions. Start simple by making sure that meals
contain nutrient rich foods such as eggs, nuts, beans and whole grains. If
there are other factors to consider, such as lactose intolerance or food
allergies, meet with a doctor or nutritionist to help create a healthy meal
plan. </div>
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Finding tasty ways to eat healthy food can be a fun activity
and something to look forward to. For seniors who do their own shopping, a list
can help save money and stay away from impulse buying. Snacking often and
eating smaller meals is generally good for the metabolism. Planning to cook and
share meals with friends is also a great tool for motivation. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Providing Healthy Choices</h1>
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It seems like eating nutritious food is one of the easiest
routes to improving health, there are some roadblocks. Access and affordability
are two of the biggest issues faced. It may be more convenient to buy less
healthy foods. Making sure that seniors have good nutrition not only improves
health, it can add to their quality of life and reduce the risk for chronic
diseases. While there are broad solutions being executed across the country,
such as the USDA’s food pyramid campaign – there are things that we can do on
our own to make a big impact on hunger. </div>
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The American government has issued a number of policies in
place to promote healthy dietary habits among seniors. Seniors who go hungry or
have poor nutrition are at a higher risk for health problems than those who
maintain a nutritious diet. They are more likely to suffer from diabetes,
depression, physical impairments and are more likely to describe themselves as
unhealthy. Nutrition has an incredibly large impact on the risk for health
issues like heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes. Below are some tips
that can help you promote good nutrition for your elderly friend or loved one. </div>
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</span></span></span>Bring food as a gift. When you visit seniors,
bring healthy foods to eat such as fresh fruit. If fresh isn’t available, dried
or frozen fruit is also a nutritious option.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></div>
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</span></span></span>Come up with creative dishes that are healthy
and taste great. </div>
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</span></span></span>Fruit juice can be a good gift, particularly in
the winter. Be careful though, some juices may have a high amount of sugar,
which can spike blood sugar to an unhealthy level. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Take a trip to the local farmer’s market to
enjoy the day and get nutritious food at the same time. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Make nutrition a priority when you are caring
for seniors. This can help them address issues, improve health and keep healthy
habits.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Gather people together for a pot luck full of
nutritious foods. Socializing around food can be a very positive way to focus
on nutrition. </div>
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Before you decide to make any changes or plans, speak with a
licensed healthcare specialist. Total Home Health Inc. can connect you with a
local professional to answer your questions. We can help you meet with a
doctor, physician or certified expert to discuss your options. </div>
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TotalHomeHealthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394389706657319642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8185335128263459364.post-16779816557890663252016-07-15T09:17:00.001-07:002016-07-15T09:17:37.776-07:00Fibromyalgia and Weight Gain
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Fibromyalgia is a disorder which affects the musculoskeletal
system. Symptoms include pain, fatigue, poor sleep, memory problems and mood
disorders. Many people who suffer from fibromyalgia experience dramatic weight
gain. The underlying metabolic problems associated with fibromyalgia can make
controlling weight very difficult. </div>
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A study published in the Journal of Clinical Rheumatology
discovered that people with fibromyalgia are more likely to be overweight. The
data illustrates some interesting findings. In patients with fibromyalgia:</div>
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</span></span></span>4% were underweight</div>
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</span></span></span>25.9% were normal weight</div>
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</span></span></span>29.9% were overweight</div>
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</span></span></span>43.8% were obese</div>
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The Link Between FM and Weight Gain </h2>
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Just why does fibromyalgia cause so much weight gain in so
many people? There are a number of reasons including:</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Lack of Sleep </b>–
Sleep is an important part of managing weight. One of the main symptoms of
fibromyalgia is lack of sleep, especially the deep REM sleep needed to restore
the body. Recent studies show that people who don’t get enough quality sleep
are at risk for weight gain. Getting less sleep causes the metabolism to slow
while the appetite increases. People who can’t sleep often crave foods high in
carbohydrates and sugars. Excessive intake of these foods are sure to cause
weight gain. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Neuroendocrine
Problems – </b>Fibromyalgia contributes to several hormone deficiencies. The
body isn’t able to produce and maintain adequate production of serotonin,
cortisol and thyroid. This can lower your metabolism making it hard to
efficiently process food. This may cause the body to become sensitive to
insulin, triggering it to go into fat storing mode. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Decreased Activity – </b>Because
fibromyalgia patients suffer from increased pain levels, they aren’t able to
increase their activity level. This makes it very hard to burn the amount of
calories required for weight loss. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Medication – </b>Side
effects from medications commonly prescribed to fibromyalgia patients to treat
their symptoms can cause weight gain. This is especially true for certain types
of antidepressants used to treat mood disorders caused by fibromyalgia. </div>
<h1>
Ways to Lost Weight</h1>
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Pain makes it extremely difficult for fibromyalgia patients
to increase their level of exercise. A slower metabolism means that eating less
doesn’t usually do much. So how can those who have fibromyalgia lose weight?
One strategy includes coming up with a diet plan that is geared toward
increasing metabolism. The right quality foods can also help you burn calories.
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Eat a High Protein,
Low Carb Diet – </b>Focus on deriving protein from lean meat, eggs, dairy
products, tofu and legumes is a wise choice. You can also limit your
carbohydrate intake. Get your carbs from fresh fruit and vegetables. Include
fats in your diet from fish oil, almonds, avocados and plant oils. Avoid
processed sugars. If you need a sweetener, try something like Stevia. Foods to
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chewing your food. This can help you avoid overeating in two ways. First, it
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a bit of a delay. Second, eating slower can aids digestion because you are more
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Eat Smaller Meals – </b>Try
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can boost your metabolism. You will have to experiment a bit to find the right schedule.
If you have irritable bowels, you may find that eating less helps. </div>
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No matter how old you are, you can change many of the things
that determine how long you live, the quality of your life and how active you
are. This article will outline some simple things that you can do to ensure a
healthier, longer life including:</div>
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</span></span></span>Not smoking</div>
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</span></span></span>Staying physically and mentally active</div>
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</span></span></span>Eating a well-balanced, nutritious diet filled
with whole foods and healthy fats. </div>
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</span></span></span>The use of multivitamins to supplement your
diet. </div>
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</span></span></span>Getting regular social interaction.</div>
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</span></span></span>Maintaining a healthy weight for your body type
and size. </div>
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</span></span></span>Keeping your mind and memory sharp. </div>
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</span></span></span>Taking steps to prevent illness and other health
problems. </div>
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</span></span></span>Minding your dental hygiene. </div>
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</span></span></span>Visiting your doctor and asking lots of
questions. </div>
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Don’t Smoke</h1>
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If you are interested in living a long, active life, avoid
smoking. Smoking is a habit that contributes to a number of deadly diseases. It
makes it harder to breathe and causes a number of chronic health conditions
like stroke, heart disease and emphysema. </div>
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There is some good news for smokers. Those who quit can
repair all of the damage done by smoking. Quitting smoking will drastically
reduce your rate for stroke, heart disease and cancer. After you quit your
risks for health problems directly related to smoking drops each year. </div>
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Nutrition – the Secret Weapon to Longevity</h1>
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There is ample research to suggest that eating healthy food
can help you live longer and promote good health. Diet can help fend off a
multitude of health issues including high blood pressure, heart disease and
many different types of cancer. </div>
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The scientific research behind diet can be confusing. For
starters, stick to the basics that people have known to be true for centuries.
Cut back on meat, eat lots of veggies, whole grains and stay on top of portion
control. </div>
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Choosing Fruits and Vegetables</h1>
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Making smart choices isn’t hard if you follow some simple
guidelines. When you are filling your plate with fruits and vegetables, make
sure you have a broad range of colors on your plate. Most people should try and
get at least 5 servings of vegetables a day. Try to get there with a
combination of fresh fruits, salads and vegetables soups.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Choosing Healthy Fats</h1>
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Some people are confused by fads which advocate avoiding all
fats. The truth is that we need fats and not all fats are created equal. If you
can you want to avoid trans fats, like those found in red meat or French fries
as much as possible. For a healthy source of fats, eat foods rich in omega-3
fatty acids such as white fish or raw cashews. </div>
<h1>
Choose Carbs Wisely</h1>
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Switch white bread for whole grain bread, or white rice for
brown rice when you can. Refined grains found in foods like white bread or
baked potatoes can spike your blood sugar. People who need lots of
carbohydrates are usually very active, like laborers, weightlifters or cross
country runners. </div>
<h1>
Choosing Protein</h1>
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Plant based proteins are generally healthier than animal
based proteins. For a healthy dose of protein, look to legumes, vegetables,
nuts and grains. Fats from these sources can lower your cholesterol levels.
Stay away from proteins high in saturated fat such as heavily marbled red meat.
If you do eat red meat, do it sparingly and/or choose lean cuts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<h1>
You Engage in Regular Social Activity</h1>
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A study conducted by researchers at the University of
Cambridge found that a person’s social life can be a good indicator of life
expectancy. How so? The meta-analysis study indicated that social isolation can
be bad for your health. People with active social lives who participated in the
study were 50% more likely to live longer than their counterparts. </div>
<h1>
Get Active</h1>
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If you are having trouble maintaining a healthy weight, you
can always up your activity level. Try safe, low impact exercises like walking,
swimming, yoga and stretching. If you are athletic, ask your doctor whether it
is safe to try more strenuous activities. For more intense exercises, you’ll
get the same benefits in less time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<h1>
Maintain a Healthy Weight</h1>
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Some people may find it difficult to maintain their weight.
The following tips can help:</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Get support</b> –
recruit a doctor, nutritionist and/or a personal trainer to help you get
started on the right track. Give yourself some reasonable expectations and take
gradual steps to achieve your goals. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Cut out needless
snacking</b> – sometimes we eat for emotional reasons, rather than for
nutritional reasons. Make a schedule for times when the kitchen is off limits. </div>
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Always speak with your doctor before making any changes to
your lifestyle. If you have certain health conditions the advice in this
article may not be right for you. Contact Total Home Health Inc. today to get started.
We can connect you with a local professional to help you live a longer,
healthier life. <span style="color: red;"></span></div>
TotalHomeHealthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394389706657319642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8185335128263459364.post-67416172995435065032016-07-15T09:15:00.003-07:002016-07-15T09:15:34.081-07:00Managing High Blood Sugar
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Managing blood sugar is an integral part of treating
diabetes. Diabetes occurs when your pancreas can no longer deliver adequate
insulin to the body, or when the body is sensitive to insulin. Without enough
insulin, your glucose levels can spiral out of control. High blood glucose,
also known as hypoglycemia is the simplest form of type 2 diabetes. Bringing
your glucose level down is critical to treating hyperglycemia. If untreated the
following can occur:</div>
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</span></span></span>Vision Loss</div>
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</span></span></span>Skin Damage</div>
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</span></span></span>Joint Problems</div>
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Many people with diabetes know the signs of hyperglycemia.
As indicated by the Mayo Clinic, signs and symptoms of high glucose begin when
levels are higher than 200 mg/dL. Warning signs include:</div>
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</span></span></span>Dizziness</div>
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</span></span></span>Extreme Headaches</div>
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</span></span></span>Frequent Urination</div>
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</span></span></span>Dehydration</div>
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</span></span></span>Blurry Vision</div>
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</span></span></span>Stomach pains</div>
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</span></span></span>Dry Mouth</div>
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If you experience any of these, get help immediately. The
goal is to prevent hyperglycemia before it starts. The onset of hyperglycemia
can be quick, happening only within the span of a few days. Symptoms worsen the
longer you have hyperglycemia. The key is to know what your blood glucose level
is. The American Heart Association (AHA) standards for glucose levels are 70 to
130 mg/dL before meals and under 180 mg/dL after eating. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<h2>
Dietary Changes</h2>
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Eating a healthy diet not only makes you feel better, it can
lower your blood sugar levels. Making changes in your diet are one of the
cornerstones of treatment. Sugar intake should be monitored closely. Sugars
have more influence on glucose than any other substance we eat. It’s critical to
realize that carbohydrates can really raise glucose. One approach to achieve
healthy glucose levels is to eat food with a low glycemic index (GI). These
include:</div>
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Foods with a high GI should be avoided. These include:</div>
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While attempting to control hyperglycemia, you should limit
high GI foods. Controlling what foods you eat is only part of the process.
Portion control is also essential. Over indulging can cause spikes in your
blood sugar. By reducing the intake of junk foods high in processed sugar you
can lower your blood glucose level. Concentrating on entire meals is a popular
approach that yields good results. </div>
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Exercise to Lower Blood Sugar</h2>
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Eating alone isn’t enough to treat diabetes. By exercising
your body will process food more efficiently. Moderate movement can bring down
your blood glucose levels to a healthy level. The AHA recommends that 30
minutes of exercise no less than 5 days a week for the average person. Exercise
ideas include:</div>
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</span></span></span>Elliptical Machines</div>
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Consider checking your levels before and after your
workouts, much the same way you’d do before and after a meal. This can help you
stay on track and see your progress, which is a great motivating factor. Your
readings can also let you know if you have to modify insulin admission. If your
glucose level is high, you should avoid exercising until you consult with a
specialist. If your levels are above 350 mg/dL, you should contact 911
immediately </div>
<h2>
Treatment Planning</h2>
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Examine your current treatment plan today. Eating healthy
and exercising are two ways that you can bring your glucose level down and help
you control your weight. Being overweight carries higher risks for developing
serious health problems, including type 2 diabetes. </div>
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Even diabetics who eat right and exercise will need to take
additional measures. Overseeing high glucose may also require the use of
insulin medication and other drugs. Medication is carefully administered on a
case by case basis. The planning of doses is adjusted to handle blood sugar
spikes before they happen. Each patient is unique and treatment is contingent
upon many different variables. The seriousness of your prognosis may change as
time goes on. </div>
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If your glucose levels are high and you suspect you need
treatment, see a specialist today about an insulin screening. Your health care
provider will work with you to determine what course of action is best for you.
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This article is intended to provide tips that people can use
to enhance their overall well-being. It is not intended to be a comprehensive
guide. It’s a simple guide full of concrete steps anybody can take toward
better health. </div>
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The term “Wellbeing” can implies both physical and emotional
wellness. These are considered to be equally important and inherently related
by many healthcare professionals. We will provide you with some specific
actions to take and things to avoid when making daily decisions. These examples
will address ways to improve your emotional and physical fortitude. Read on to
find out some do’s and don’ts to bring balance to your life. </div>
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Eating (diet) </h2>
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Food provides the building blocks for life and sustains
us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everyone needs to eat to stay healthy.
People have a very diverse set of dietary needs. Newborn babies, children,
young adults, adults and older adults all have different dietary guidelines to
follow. Additionally, body type, genetics and lifestyle habits also need to be
factored in. For instance, a newborn baby may need to eat small portions often
throughout the day until they can start eating more at once. Eventually they
will follow the typical eating patterns of older children and adults, eating
three times a day. </div>
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As most parents know, children love to snack in-between
meals. There are a dizzying array of different diets and ways to consume food.
Although we all have different goals and needs, the following tips can help: </div>
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</span></span></span>Portion control is key. Eat the smallest portion
that you can to make yourself feel full. To avoid overeating, wait 30 minutes
after you eat one portion to see if you are full or not. </div>
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</span></span></span>Sick with foods low in saturated fats, trans
fats, cholesterol, too much salt and processed sugars. Look at the labels to
see what kinds of ingredients are in your food. You may be shocked to see
what’s inside some of your favorite treats. </div>
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</span></span></span>Protein should come from lean meats, fish, eggs
and nuts. </div>
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</span></span></span>The bulk of your diet should consist of natural
food products, vegetables, grains and low fat dairy products. </div>
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</span></span></span>Snacks are okay as long as you exercise some
restraint. Opt for healthy snacks like whole grain toast or raw cashews. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Stay away from soft drinks with lots of sugar.
These are full of unnecessary calories and sugar. Diet soft drinks may not be a
healthy alternative, as they contain high amounts of processed ingredients and
little nutrition value. </div>
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</span></span></span>Don’t eat too much before bedtime. This can
cause weight gain and reduce the quality of sleep.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Avoid emotional eating. Sometimes we eat junk
food for emotional reasons. Finding other healthy ways to deal with stress can
help with this problem. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Try going vegan. A vegan diet and philosophy is
a sound way to reduce your weight and eat healthy. Vegetable lovers and vegans
need to check with their doctors to make sure that they are getting the proper
nutrients.</div>
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</span></span></span>Cooking food above 165 degrees Fahrenheit is a
good guideline to kill most unsafe microscopic organisms and pathogens. If you
eat any raw foods, make sure that you wash them completely under clean running
water prior to eating. </div>
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</span></span></span>Eating undercooked meats of any sort can be
hazardous. If you do eat raw meat, such as sushi, make sure you trust the
people who prepare it for you. </div>
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Tips for Special Circumstances</h2>
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The following tips are for those who face specific
challenges due to health conditions or unique circumstances. </div>
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</span></span></span>Those with diabetes should use the tips
mentioned above to manage their glucose levels. Keeping blood glucose levels
under control is crucial to managing diabetes. </div>
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</span></span></span>Individuals with uncommon work routines
(graveyard shifts, military etc.) need to prioritize their diet. It may take
some extra effort for them to make time for a consistent diet. Try to stick
with a breakfast, lunch and dinner routine. </div>
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</span></span></span>People who are attempting to lose weight should
avoid all greasy and sugary foods. Their diet should mainly consist of
vegetables, organic food products and nuts. Try and keep the intake of dairy
products to a minimum. </div>
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If you are having trouble with your diet, consult a
professional. Your health care provider will work with you to determine which
type diet is best for you. Total Home Health can connect you with experienced
health care experts who are ready to help you live a long, healthy and
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Cognition is another word for “thinking.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cognition is the process that is used to
understand and interact with the world around us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cognition is also used to describe how our brain
functions in order to perceive and interpret our experiences.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Impaired cognition means that the skills and
abilities that a person once had, either before an accident or a medical
condition, may now be absent or have some important defect that is noticeable
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">With age you may notice that memories may start
to fade and that you or your loved ones begin to become forgetful causing
difficulty in doing tasks that used to be second nature.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cognitive impairment begins to happen when
there are problems with the way you process your thoughts and actions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cognitive impairment can include loss of
higher reasoning skills, simple forgetfulness, learning disabilities,
difficulties in concentration, decreased intelligence, and other declines in
mental functions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cognitive impairment
can occur at any point in lifespan and development and puts an individual at
increased risk for developing dementia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">The causes of poor cognition are not fully
understood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With age conditions such as
stroke, dementia, delirium, brain tumors, chronic alcohol use, substance abuse,
vitamin deficiencies, and other chronic diseases may be the cause of your poor
cognition. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the other hand, poor
cognition could just be from a lack of sleep or from an increase in pain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, any sort of head injury or infection of
the brain or spinal cord can cause poor cognition at any age.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are some risk factors that are strongly
linked to developing poor cognition which include advancing age, family history
of Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia, and other conditions that raise the
risk for cardiovascular disease.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">An individual with poor cognition may have a
noticeable decline in their self-confidence and their relationships with family
and friends may start to deteriorate because of the difficulty in fully
understanding what is going on around you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Individuals may also begin to doubt their abilities and fear others,
which could result in withdrawal from social activities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also after more and more time passes the
individual may continue to lose hope that they will regain the abilities they
have lost and that their future may not be so bright anymore.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">In some cases, poor cognition may be reversible
if the underlying cause is determined and treatment is provided. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, what is observed to be poor cognition
may actually just be an acute illness that can easily be treated without
causing permanent cognitive decline.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You
or your loved one should seek medical care promptly for any new onset of poor
cognition, or if an existing condition is observed to worsen, or it begins to affect
the way you go about your daily life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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stiffness or rigidity</span></div>
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of a rash</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">The quicker you or your loved one seeks medical
attention, the more successful your treatment will most likely be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Total Home Health has a program that is right
for you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our professional and
compassionate staff understands how taxing caring for someone with a cognitive
decline can be for the families involved.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We will be there for you during these difficult times and educate you on
ways that you can better cope with your loved one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Total Home Health will ensure safety and work
to maintain the self-esteem of your loved one at all times, by working to find
ways for them to adjust to the changes poor cognition has brought into their
life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our staff is patient, empathetic,
and nonjudgmental at all times and will provide the best care possible, enroll
today! </span></div>
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TotalHomeHealthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394389706657319642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8185335128263459364.post-73791797819171608252016-07-15T09:13:00.001-07:002016-07-15T09:13:36.978-07:00The Benefits of Good Nutrition for Seniors
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When we get older our nutrition needs change. As our
activity level begins to slow down, so does our metabolism. Because of this the
body needs fewer calories and it’s normal for the appetite to decrease a little
bit. A decrease in appetite can also be a sign of some dangerous health
problems. </div>
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Some seniors may skip meals or make poor decisions when it
comes to nutrition. There are many downsides to weight loss that stems from
poor nutrition. It can make you more prone to illness like common colds and the
flu. Fortunately there are plenty of tried and true ways to increase appetite. </div>
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The benefits of eating adequate amounts of food and
maintaining proper nutrition are plentiful. People with good nutritional habits
enjoy better cognitive functioning, higher energy levels and stronger immune
systems than those who don’t. A senior with good eating habits is also more
likely to live a longer, more active life.</div>
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Below are some healthy ways to encourage proper nutrition
among senior citizens: </div>
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</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Focus on
nutrition first</b>, not portion size. Larger portions or large varieties of
different foods can be overwhelming. Instead try to focus on getting adequate
nutrition by replacing ingredients with healthier counterparts. Try substituting
junk food for a healthy snack. For example, instead of greasy potato chips,
consider eating of raw walnuts as a snack.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Set a
schedule.</b> When we deviate from typical eating schedules, it affects your
appetite.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Set a regular eating schedule
so your body can get the most out of your meals. You may be surprised to see
how well your body functions with a routine. </div>
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</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Get
social.</b> Eating is a great chance to enjoy time with friends and loved ones.
Eating alone can often decrease appetite. At many senior living communities,
residents are urged to eat in dining rooms where they can socialize with
others. This can help stimulate appetite as well as provide social interaction.
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</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Variety
is the spice of life.</b> Eating healthier doesn’t have to mean that you have
to sacrifice taste. In fact it can be invigorating. If anything, finding tasty
ways to eat healthy will expand your horizons as you explore different foods.
Utilize recipes from all around the word and enhance your meals with herbs,
spices, marinades and fresh ingredients. </div>
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</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Don’t
fill up on liquids before you eat.</b> If you drink too much liquid before you
start you may feel full and have less of an appetite. </div>
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Potential Solutions</h1>
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It can be dangerous if an elderly person is eating very
little. At times like these, it can help to open up their diet and include junk
foods like cookies, cake or pie even if they are on restricted diets. This
should only be done under the guidance of a doctor. </div>
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One way that clinicians stimulate appetite and weight gain
is to add liquid supplements. Remember they are supplemental. Dietary
supplements are not intended to replace meals, they are intended to fill
nutritional gaps in your diet. One way to get extra calories is to eat a
breakfast shake like Ensure. Those who don’t get enough sunlight may want to
take vitamin D supplements. </div>
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If you can, speak with a nutritionist along with your doctor
to help you come up with a complete diet plan. Typically you will be asked a
series of questions to figure out your current eating pattern, the foods you
like and any problems you may have. </div>
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There are lots of reasons why someone’s appetite may
decrease. If you are worried about your friend or loved one’s appetite you can
have them evaluated by a doctor to make sure that there are no serious
underlying health issues causing the problem. </div>
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Seniors may face a number of difficulties when trying to
find proper nutrition. Caregivers need to keep an eye on eating habits to
ensure that seniors don’t experience any of the health problems that comes with
poor nutrition. </div>
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Before you decide to take any course of action, only do so
under the guidance of a professional. If you have any questions about diet,
health or appetite – Total Home Health is here to help. We can get you
connected with a licensed professional in your area to answer your concerns.
Contact us today to get started on your journey to a healthier, more active
life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>`</div>
TotalHomeHealthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394389706657319642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8185335128263459364.post-14400735782239815162016-07-15T09:12:00.000-07:002016-07-15T09:12:02.991-07:00Non-Healing Wound
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">I think that it is safe to say
that all of us will experience some sort of wound at some point in our lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, most wounds will heal with the
proper treatment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A non-healing, or
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">There are certain health
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Anemia</span></div>
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wounds should also take their health history and current habits into
consideration. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A past or current history
of smoking, use of steroids, radiation therapy, cancer or infection, being in
one position for an extended time period, or having a family history of
non-healing wounds could all be causes for your current wound situation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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pain in the wound area</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">A dark or bluish
discoloration near the wound edges</span></div>
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continues to extend from the wound</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">A foul odor that comes
from the wound</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">There are a variety of wounds
that are considered to be non-healing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Some types of wounds that you may be familiar with in this category
include pressure ulcers from being in one position for too long, diabetic
ulcers, wounds that continue to reopen and are difficult to heal after surgery,
and ischemic ulcers from a decrease in efficient blood circulation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The type of wound depends upon what your
current situation is and of course the wound experience will be unique to the
individual that is involved.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Treatment options will vary
depending upon the type of wound, its location, and the condition of the client
who is involved.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once your wound is
evaluated by your provider and a skilled team of wound care professionals, your
treatment plan will be developed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Generally, wound treatment regimens change according to how the wound is
progressing with treatment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wound
treatment plans will be adjusted in order to provide you with the most optimal
healing results, or treatment will be continued to maintain your wound in its
current state so that it does not worsen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Total Home Health has a program
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be alongside you in your journey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our
staff will be there for you to carry out your unique wound treatment plan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will report any changes to your provider
if ever the need arises, in order to ensure that your treatment is always the
best it can be for your non-healing wound.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>At all times while you are in our care we will do our best to see that
you function as independently as possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Plus we will always educate you on ways to maintain your self-esteem
even if you are compromised with a wound that just will not heal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With Total Home Health anything is possible,
let’s get started today!</span></div>
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TotalHomeHealthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394389706657319642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8185335128263459364.post-63153488200489801542016-07-15T09:11:00.003-07:002016-07-15T09:11:22.036-07:00Age-related macular degeneration
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="BG" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></u></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br />
</span></u></b><u><span lang="BG">Definition</span></u><span lang="BG"><br />
The macula is part of the retina with oval form, situated near its center,
which is responsible for the sharp, central vision. Age-related macular
degeneration is the most common causes for vision loss in people over age of
60. Macular degeneration, contrary to glaucoma, affects the central vision,
which rarely results in complete blindness but seriously hardens people’s daily
activities like reading, driving, recognizing faces, focusing different objects.</span></div>
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<u><span lang="BG">Forms<br />
</span></u><span lang="BG">• Dry form: it is the more common form. It has slow
evolution and rarely leads to complete vision loss. It is characterized by the
formation of yellow deposits, called druses, in the macula. Such deposits could
be found in many healthy people over age 60, but it is considered that the
increase in their number is related to the development of macular degeneration.
However, the exact role of the druses is yet unknown. <br />
• Wet form: also named exudative or neovascular form. It is present in 15% of
the patients with macular degeneration</span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. It can appear on the base of advanced macular degeneration or primary.
In the second case, macular degeneration has faster development and more
serious prognosis. </span><span lang="BG">Wet macular degeneration is
characterized by the formation of abnormal and fragile blood vessels (a process
known as neovascularization) . Their distortion leads to hemorrhages into the
retina, which damages the central vision. Contrary to dry form, wet macular
degeneration may lead to sudden and severe vision loss. </span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="h.xig7rm5l38id"></a><u><span lang="BG">Risk factors<br />
</span></u><span lang="BG">As causes for macular degeneration are still unclear,
risk factors are to be revised and completed in the future. At the moment they
include: <br />
• Age- 10% of people aged between 66 and 74 years suffer from macular
degeneration. This number jumps to 30% when talking about individuals aged over
80 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s because as with age
sclerotic changes into the vessels grow, the blood supply of the macula is
gradually being reduced, which causes slow atrophy of the cells. <br />
• Smoking- smokers have twice as high risk for macular degeneration as
non-smokers<br />
• Family history of macular degeneration<br />
• High blood pressure<br />
• High cholesterol levels<br />
• Race and phenotype- the condition affects more people from the white race and
amongst them- those with lighter skin tone and eyes color <br />
• Sex- more often in women<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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<u>Symptoms<br />
</u>In most of the cases macular degeneration has slow evolution. At the
beginning the patients attribute the symptoms to over fatigue and do not look
for medical assistance. In addition macular degeneration usually affects one of
the eyes at the early stages, while the healthy one compensates the decreased
vision. These are the reasons for the late diagnosis of the condition. <br />
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="h.gjdgxs"></a>Symptoms of macular degeneration include: <br />
• Blurred vision- one of the earliest signs could be the need of more light
while reading or writing, or difficulty to focus the different words. <br />
• </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Diminished/ changed color
perception- difficulty to differentiate colors, especially light colors from
white colors or dark colors from dark colors <br />
• Appearance of dark/white blind spots in the central visual field- outside of
the spots, called scotomas, the vision is preserved<br />
• Difficulty to see straight lines- the lines in the area of central vision
appear wavy. Although this is a late symptom, it usually is the first one that
bothers the patients enough to look for medical help</span><span lang="BG"></span></div>
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<u><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Diagnosis<br />
</span></u><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Early diagnosis offers better
chances to preserve the vision of the patient. In order to put the diagnosis
macular degeneration, your doctor may perform some of the following tests: <br />
• Amsler grid- a pattern that resembles a checkerboard with a dark square in
its center. If the patient sees the straight lines as wavy, while watching the
dark spot at the center of the grid, this could be a sign of macular
degeneration <br />
• Vision acuity test- to reject anomaly of refraction <br />
• Ophthalmoscopy- a method that allows to see the macula and eventual presence
of druses<br />
• Fluorescein angiography- after injection of special contrast, the blood
vessels in the eye are being visualized. This test allows to appreciate
eventual neovascularization, which is characteristic for the wet form of
macular degeneration <br />
• Optic coherent tomography (OCT)- a special photograph that shows magnified
image of the layers of the retina. Useful for early detection of macular
degeneration, as well as for treatment evaluation<br />
<u>Treatment<br />
</u>No definitive treatment is available for macular degeneration. At the
moment there are several treatment options: <br />
• Antioxidants and vitamins like vit.C, E, zinc, copper, beta-carotene, to
protect the retina and preserve the vision left <br />
•Anti-angiogenic drugs- injected into the eye these medications slow down the
formation of new blood vessels <br />
• Laser therapy- in order to destroy newly formed blood vessels <br />
• Photodynamic therapy- a photosensitive drug that selectively accumulates into
the new vessels is injected into the blood stream. Than the drug, which is
noxious for the vessels is activated with the help of a laser</span><span lang="BG"><br />
</span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br />
<u>Conclusion</u><br />
As there is no specific prophylaxis for macular degeneration, the elimination
of the risk factors, the healthy eating regime with lots of fruits and
vegetables and the regulars eye check are the best steps a person could
undertake to protect himself. </span><span lang="BG"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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The idea that better health can come from adopting certain habits is nothing
new. Research has shown making small changes over time can make a major
difference. A 2004 study conducted by the Archives of Internal Medicine showed
that just 30 minutes of exercise was enough to offer a myriad of health
benefits. </div>
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This is a reasonable goal for most people. If 30 minutes of
activity is too much to do at once, you can break it up into smaller chunks.
For example, you can do go for a 10 minute walk three times a day. Perhaps even
more important than exercise is your eating habits. </div>
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Decreasing the intake of fat, eliminating sugar, eating
natural foods rather than over processed food are all things that you can do to
eat healthy. It doesn’t matter if you want to control your blood sugar, lose
weight, improve your cholesterol level or reduce risk of heart disease – by
taking small steps you can reach your goals. <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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Steps toward better health</h2>
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Below are some steps you can take to manage your health. We
broke these steps down into four categories: Nutrition, Exercise, Stress Control
and Sleep Hygiene. There are 3 things you can do for each category. It is
recommended that you pick 3 of these activities from any category and try them
for 3 to 4 days at a time. Once you are satisfied with your improvement in one
area, move on to the next one. Hopefully these activities will inspire you and
help you make some healthy improvements. </div>
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To Improve Diet </h2>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Buy whole foods</b> –
fresh is best, but canned and frozen is good too. The more you know about how
the food is produced the better. Try visiting a farmers market or buying
certified organic foods. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Avoid certain foods</b>
– stay away from beverages made with corn syrup. It’s a high-calorie sweetener
filled with heavily processed sugars. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Eat your veggies</b>
– start your dinner with a plate of mixed greens. Eating vegetables is a
healthy way to get calories as well as nutrients. </div>
<h2>
Physical Fitness</h2>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Do squats</b> – every
time you lift something up, do a squat. Instead of bending down from your lower
back like you normally would, bend your knees and squat. This can strengthen
your legs and improve balance.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Flex – </b>Arnold Schwarzenegger
was a big fan of posing to solidify strength gains. You don’t have to be a body
builder to get some benefits from flexing. Try flexing your thighs and glutes
next for a second or two and releasing them. This can help keep your muscles
firm and enhance bloodflow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Balancing act – </b>improving
balance is important to reduce the risk of falling. Try lifting one foot off
the ground when you are brushing your teeth to improve balance. Switch sides.
If this is too easy, try it with your eyes closed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<h2>
Stay on Top of Stress</h2>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Decompress – </b>everyone
needs a way to relax. Find something that helps you forget about your troubles.
This could be a friend to talk to, hobbies, work, exercise or any other action.
If you are worried about something specific, perhaps you can make plans to
manage your stress. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Let it out – </b>sometimes
you need to express your emotions. Holding it all in can be a big burden. If
you need to have an occasional cry this can be a good thing. It can be a
release and help you move forward. Sometimes you may just need to be heard.
Music, art and talking are other great ways to give yourself a voice. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Meditate – </b>inhale
deeply for 5 minutes, just concentrating on your breath. Do this twice per day.
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<h2>
Sleep Hygiene</h2>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Aromatics – </b>take
some lavender water and sprinkle it over your sheets. The fragrance has been
touted to help you unwind and promote sleep. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Purchase a new pillow
– </b>try getting a memory foam pillow that supports your neck. Sometimes a new
pillow can make a big difference in the quality of your sleep. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Walnuts – </b>eat a
handful of walnuts before you go to be. Raw walnuts are a good source of fiber
and unsaturated fat. They are also known to help promote relaxation. </div>
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Always speak with a professional before trying any of the
activities in this article. Your health care provider will work with you to
determine which course of action is best for you. Total Home Health can connect
you with experienced health care experts who are ready to help you live a long,
healthy and fulfilling life. Join today to learn jumpstart a longer, healthier
life.</div>
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TotalHomeHealthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394389706657319642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8185335128263459364.post-64273526591712439712016-07-15T09:10:00.001-07:002016-07-15T09:10:08.883-07:0010 Healthy Sources of Fat
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It seems like somewhere along the way, everyone in America
world got the same memo, “FAT IS BAD FOR YOU!” The problem with that is it’s
not entirely true. Because of the trend to avoid fats all together, people
began to eat more sugars, refined carbohydrates and processed foods. It seems
like many people figured as long as they avoided fat and counted calories, they
were okay. </div>
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As a result, the average American diet lacks adequate
nutrition and obesity has become an epidemic. </div>
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People’s attitudes are shifting, especially as more and more
studies report that fat, even saturated fat isn’t the monster it was made out
to be. Of course it matters how many calories you eat, but it’s perhaps more
important to consider where your calories come from. Loading up on healthy
sources of fat can keep you full longer and deliver important nutrients to your
body. </div>
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There are many healthy foods high in fat that have been
dubbed with the marketing buzzword of “superfood.” Below are 10 healthy foods
that are high in fat and extremely nutritious. You should definitely add these
into your diet. </div>
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Salmon</h1>
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Salmon is a fish that is full of good fats. It’s a powerful
source of vitamin A as well as protein too. Salmon contains omega-3 fats which
are rich in EPA and DHA. If you aren’t a fan of salmon, you can also get the
same benefits from tuna or sardines. Many people take fish oil supplements
found to get adequate amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Green Olives</h1>
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1 oz. of green olives (14 medium-sized olives) contains
approximately 40 calories – including 4 grams of fat and 1 gram of fiber. These
delectable treats are packed with monounsaturated fat, which is a known agent
to prevent inflammation. They are also full of antioxidants, which help
decrease the risks for heart disease and cancer. They are also chalk full of
vitamin A, vitamin E and copper. </div>
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Flaxseeds are golden in color and have a hint of nuttiness.
You can buy them ground or whole at most markets. 1 tbsp. of flaxseeds contains
plenty of fiber and a good amount of omega-3 fats. The type of omega-3 fats
found in flaxseed is called ALA (alpha-linolenic). It doesn’t offer quite as
many of the same benefits as salmon, but it is still a healthy source of fat to
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but you only need a little to add big flavor to a dish. 2 tbsp. of Parmesan has
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Olive Oil</h1>
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Olive oil is especially healthy since it’s high in
monounsaturated fat (the good kind). Monounsaturated fats can lower
cholesterol. Olive oil is a healthier source of fat than butter or margarine
and can be used in much the same way when cooking. Olive oil comes in three
different classes, extra virgin, virgin and regular olive oil. </div>
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Nuts like peanuts and almonds are filled with healthy fats.
You can eat peanut butter any time of day to satisfy your craving for fats.
Make sure and keep your portions in control, peanut butter is very dense. 2
tbsp. is enough for a sandwich, meal or snack. Try the all-natural peanut
butters since they have no added salt or processed sugar. You can even make
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Don’t get rid of those yokes! You don’t need to eat only egg
whites to be healthy. Eggs have a low amount of saturated fat and contain
higher amounts of unsaturated fat. Eggs are also a great source of protein. You
can add them to just about anything or enjoy them on their own. For a healthier
version of breakfast, try poaching your eggs instead of frying them. </div>
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Avocados</h1>
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Avocados are a fruit with a nutty flavor. There are
different varieties of the avocado including Haas and Fuerte. A Haas is made up
of 75% unsaturated fat. One serving also gives you 8% of your daily dose of
fiber. All you need is a couple oz. of avocado to deliver a laundry list of
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Our eyes can often mirror our overall health condition.
Problems in other areas, like the circulatory system can leave visible traces
in the eyes. Similarly, the body’s condition in relation to antioxidants will
have an effect on the eyes. Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is a normal
part of the aging process. AMD involves the growth of cataracts, defects in the
lens of the eye. One way to stave off problems due to AMD, is through diet. </div>
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Diet is directly related to antioxidants. In a nationwide
study tracking people from the ages of 40 to 70, those who consumed less than
three servings of fruits and veggies a day had 5 times the risk of forming
cataract than those who averaged higher than 3 servings of fruits and veggies
daily. This illustrates just how important your diet is in relation to vision
and eye health. </div>
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The Health of the Eye Lens</h2>
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Our eyes are prone to long term damage from poor blood sugar
management. Unhealthy blood sugar levels can place the body tissue under
stress. This is why diet is such an important aspect of eye health.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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There is plenty of evidence to show the importance of lutein
and zeaxanthin for reducing the risk of lens damage as we get older. One such
study conducted by the British Medical Journal looked at cataract information
from a pool of 50,000 different women over a four year period. The results
showed a direct correlation between eating spinach and a lower risk of
developing macular degeneration. Much more so than foods like carrots,
potatoes, vegetables, squash and other vegetables with little lutein. </div>
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The Journal of American Medicine ran a similar study that
showed lutein rich foods like kale and spinach could help prevent macular
degeneration. While both studies showed that a diet with sufficient lutein
could help prevent cataract, there is no evidence suggesting that lutein to
reverse existing cataract. </div>
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Eye Saving Antioxidants</h2>
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Lutein and <span style="background: white; color: #252525; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">zeaxanthin</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; color: #252525; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span>are two
critical antioxidants utilized by the body. Of all nutrients recommended to
promote healthy eyes, these two are the most important. You can find them in a
wide range of different foods and dietary supplements. </div>
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One of the central functions of lutein and zeaxanthin is to
help fend off oxidative damage. Yellow colored carotenoids can be found in the
retina and lens of the eye due to oxidative damage. They are also located in
the skin and other tissues. The concentration of these substances decrease with
age and need to be replaced through your diet. </div>
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Lutein/Zeaxanthin Rich Foods</h2>
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</span></span></span>Lettuce</div>
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<h2>
Bilberry </h2>
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One food that is especially known to support eye health is
bilberry. The bilberry is closely related to the American blueberry. It grows
in Europe, Canada and North America. There are over one hundred species closely
related. In England people know them as whortleberries while in the northern US
people call them huckleberries. </div>
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The bilberry has been used for hundreds of years as a medicinal
herb. Interest in the fruits gained popularity due to use by British pilots
during WWII. Pilots reported an improvement in their night vision after they
ate bilberry jam. In the following years scientists discovered that
anthocyanosides, a bioflavonoid contained in bilberries is a powerful
antioxidant. In Europe, bilberries are a common part of eye health.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<h2>
Grape Seed and Ginkgo Biloba </h2>
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Traditional Chinese and Indian healing methods employ thee
use of these extracts from these plant. Grape seed extract and Ginkgo biloba have
been known to improve blood flow and eye health for centuries. Both of these
substances are a potent source of antioxidants. It’s often used to enhance
memory, increase circulation and speed up reflex time. </div>
<h2>
Conclusion</h2>
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The eyes are particularly at risk for age related
deterioration. However, there proven dietary measures that you can take to
protect your eyes. Eating dark green vegetables and fruits that are purple,
blue or red can protect you. The key to incorporate these items into your diet.
While dietary supplements can be a great addition to your diet, they are by no
means a substitute for whole fruits and vegetables. </div>
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Your health care provider will work with you to determine
what course of action is best for you. Total Home Health can connect you with
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Depending upon your health condition you or your
loved ones may be faced with a wound during the course of your illness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The treatment for your wound(s) will be
specific to you and what medical condition you are experiencing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is important that you have a basic idea of
what to look for in a wound if were to begin producing exudate, or
draining.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With this knowledge base you
will be able to decide if it is something that is a normal part of the healing
process or if it is something that should be reported right away to your
provider.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">You may wonder, “Well what exactly should I be
looking for when I see exudate coming from my wound?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Exudate, also known as drainage, is a liquid
produced by the body in response to tissue damage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As healthcare professionals, we want our
patients’ wounds to be moist, but not too moist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The type of drainage we observe can tell us
the story of what is most likely going on in a wound.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Drainage can be classified in the following
different ways:</span><span style="background: #B1C9CD; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Sanguineous
Drainage </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">This may appear to you as blood that drains from a recent
wound. It is characterized by a bright red color. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Generally, it is seen in partial thickness and
full thickness wounds. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sanguineous
drainage is not common in wounds after a few hours or days, and if you
experience this later it may be indicative of trauma to the wound site.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Serous
Drainage</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">If you
are experiencing drainage that appears thin, clear and slightly thicker than
water, it is known as serous drainage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This occurs during the healing process of the wound. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most types of wounds excrete some amount of
serous drainage, usually making it something you should not have to worry about.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, if you notice that the there
continues to be more and more serous drainage, or it comes at a rate that seems
to regularly soak through dressings, it may indicate a larger issue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You should not hesitate to have the wound
examined by your provider if this type of drainage is in excess.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Serosanguineous
Drainage</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">This
may be observed as watery drainage with a thin consistency.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will appear pale red to pink in
color.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nurses tend to document this
finding a lot when assessing wounds; however it is not exactly what we would
like to see in a wound.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The visible pink
tinge, which comes from red blood cells, indicates to us that there was damage
done to the capillaries when dressings are being changed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is important to avoid damaging these
capillaries because they are responsible for the adequate perfusion to the
wound area to allow the area to resolve more quickly.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Seropurulent Drainage</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">You
will observe that this drainage is similar to serous drainage in its thickness
(slightly thicker than water).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Seropurulent drainage is cloudier in its transparency and can be
slightly yellow or tan in appearance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There could be an odor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Drainage
of this sort usually indicates that the wound has become infected, and it is at
this point that you should immediately seek further treatment.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Patients will describe
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provider.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Total Home Health has a
program that is right for you and the wound treatment that is specific to your
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TotalHomeHealthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394389706657319642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8185335128263459364.post-50351750944161723702016-07-15T09:05:00.001-07:002016-07-15T09:05:21.894-07:00The Cause of Neck Pain
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Did you know that chronic neck pain can be caused by your
habits? If your daily routine involves using a cell phone or a portable
workstation, reading books, or sitting on the couch to stare at the television,
you may need to take some precautions. Everyday activities like these can cause
neck pain over time. Especially if you are staying in one position for a long
period of time. This article offers up some tips to on how to protect your
posture and deal with neck pain. </div>
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Check Your Position<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></h2>
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Looking down causes your neck to lean forward. This position
requires support from the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscles in the neck and
other muscles in the shoulders. Staying in a bad position for too long can zap
muscles, leaving you them overstretched and weak. If you happen to leave your
neck in the wrong position, your neck and shoulders will start to hurt. </div>
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The same thing is true if you are slouching in a chair or
sitting hunched over for long periods of time. Try to avoid slumping your
shoulders and neck forward. If you are seeing soreness in your neck from
sitting in front of the computer, raising your screen to eye level can help you
prevent this. Even small changes to improve posture like this can make a
difference. For example, if you are working on a PC and you can’t raise it up
any higher, put a stack of books underneath it until it’s eye level. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The position of your spine is essential as well. If you are
sitting at a desk or work at a table, sit up straight with your shoulders back
and your neck aligned. Stand up every half hour and change your position. </div>
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In case you are trying to relax on a comfortable chair or
couch, use the armrests. Why? The neck muscles are associated with the shoulder
bone muscles. Removing weight from the arms will take weight of the shoulders
as well. This can help the muscles unwind. Also remember, to get up at least once
every hour to change positions. </div>
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Getting Treatment</h2>
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If you are experiencing neck pain that continues for longer
than two weeks, you should get help from an expert. More serious problems from
neck pain can include joint inflammation, cracked vertebrae in the spine,
fractures, scoliosis and whiplash injuries. When a back problem persists for
over two weeks, it’s wise to visit your primary care physician, osteopathic
doctor or a chiropractor. The doctor will examine you and refer you to a spine specialist
if needed. </div>
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Typically if someone is having back problems 4 to 8 weeks
after care, they should see another practitioner. A specialist can give you
stretching and strength exercises to rehab your neck, like the following:</div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Start with your head in a relaxed position while
you are sitting or standing up straight. </div>
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</span></span></span>Slowly turn your head to one side and hold it
for a few moments. </div>
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</span></span></span>Return your starting position and then turn your
head to the other side. Try to avoid rolling your neck as much as possible. </div>
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The neck is generally suited to pivot left and right,
forward and back, but it doesn’t have a lot of range when twisting side to
side. </div>
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Strengthen Your Neck</h2>
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Neck strengthening activities can help you recover from
soreness. The following exercise is useful for stretching the SCM muscles
located in the sides of your neck. Speak with your physician first before
trying this. If it’s safe, try doing this activity daily, then get it down to a
couple times a week. After that you can focus on preventative maintenance to
avoid future soreness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Sit in an upright position, making sure your
head is in its normal resting position. </div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Next, take your two fingers and push on your
chin, tucking it in until you have pushed your chin in as far back as
comfortable. Keep your head level and don’t tip or nod your head. </div>
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</span></span></span>Hold it for three to five seconds then release.
Do this ten times. </div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The main idea is to
sit up straight and keep things like electronic screens at eye level.
Strengthening activities like this can help build strength and avoid soreness. Your
health care provider will work with you to determine what course of action is
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The human body is an amazing creation, the
numerous processes that must work together without fault every second of every
day is rather hard to put into perspective.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The body works hard for us, so it is important that we do all we can to
take care of it. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In cases of compromise,
a disease can occur, and not just in humans, but also in animals and
plants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Related to humans, a disease is defined as an
impairment of the normal state of the living thing or one of its parts that
interrupts or modifies the performance of its vital functions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The process of the disease is typically
manifested by distinguishing signs and symptoms that the individual will
perceive as abnormal, it is a response to environmental factors (malnutrition,
industrial hazards, or climate), to specific infective agents (bacteria and
viruses), to inherent defects of the organism (genetic anomalies), or to a
combination of any of these factors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">If you or your loved one is faced with a health
disease at some point in your life you will see that it occurs in a process
that may ultimately result in death despite all medical attempts for cure and
care.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The disease will progress
naturally with your treatment depending solely upon the symptoms the disease is
causing your body to manifest at any given time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The treatment you seek will have the
potential to interrupt the disease process, which is the goal, so that your
functioning will return to normal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Basically a disease process is the natural progression, including its
symptoms and treatment, from the initial diagnosis to its final outcome.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your disease can be resolved, become chronic,
or result in death in any given amount of time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The path your disease decides to follow and how
it progresses depends upon your unique situation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Various factors can play a role in the
specificity of the path of your disease process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Following is a list that describes factors
that may play a role in the process of your disease:</span></div>
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</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Age.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">This is a big factor, if you are considered
elderly (especially over age 65) generally you will have an overall decrease in
body functioning, whether it be your heart, liver, lungs, kidneys, or something
else that is not working at its most optimal level.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A decrease in any or all of these areas may
delay healing or allow for your disease process to occur more quickly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Nutritional Status.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A well-balanced diet is what everyone is
expected to follow, however it is easier said than done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may be deficient in various vitamins,
protein, or other components.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are
diseases that require you to adapt your diet to accommodate the disease process
itself, or even for the medications you will be prescribed to take in order to
maintain the symptoms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Diabetes is a
condition in which a person should pay closer attention to what they consume in
their diet daily and there are also dietary items that should be avoided if you
take medication for diabetes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You must
adhere strictly to the orders of your provider if you wish to achieve the best
outcome.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Family History.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Genetics play a role that may predispose you
to acquiring a disease that will most likely begin to worsen as you age. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your risk will further increase if one or both
of your parents also have the disease. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An
example of this would be heart disease.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Gender.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Depending upon whether you are male or female
may play a role in the process of your disease.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>An example again is heart disease, in which men are generally at a
greater risk.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Obesity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Overall, excess weight tends to worsen almost
any condition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a good idea to
discuss ways to manage your weight with your provider to prevent as many
complications as possible.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Stress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Your level of stress may have an effect on how
fast or how slow your disease progresses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A piece of advice is to determine ways that you can cope with stressful
situations in your life should they occur, because unrelieved stress can be
dangerous to your health.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The factors mentioned above can play a part in
the process of your disease.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is
important for you to be educated on ways to make your outcome the best it can
possibly be related to the factors that are present in your own unique
situation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are many more factors
that can also be taken into consideration that were not listed here. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our team of highly professional staff with
Total Home Health will provide you with all the information you may need so
that you can take the right route to your most optimal level of functioning at
any time during the disease process.</span></div>
TotalHomeHealthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394389706657319642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8185335128263459364.post-88300407070794646312016-07-15T09:03:00.001-07:002016-07-15T09:03:21.626-07:00Diabetic retinopathy
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<u><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Definition<br />
</span></u><span lang="BG">Diabetic retinopathy is an </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">eye </span><span lang="BG">disease</span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">,</span><span lang="BG"> associated </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">as its name shows </span><span lang="BG">with
diabetes. This is the main cause of </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">decreased</span><span lang="BG"> vision in </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">people who
suffer from diabetes. </span><span lang="BG">Retinopath</span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">y is related to </span><span lang="BG">all types
of diabetes. If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">may</span><span lang="BG"> cause blindness.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<u><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Causes</span></u><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br />
</span><span lang="BG">The probability of </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">appearance</span><span lang="BG"> of diabetic retinopathy </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">directly correlates with </span><span lang="BG">the
duration of the disease. </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Persistent</span><span lang="BG"> high blood sugar causes damage to the smallest blood vessels in the
retina</span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> (the area in the </span><span lang="BG">back of the eye that </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">perceives
the </span><span lang="BG">light </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">signals,
transforms them </span><span lang="BG">and sends </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">them </span><span lang="BG">to the brain as nerve impulse</span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> in order to "see" what we see)</span><span lang="BG">. Blood vessels gradually </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">become
thinner</span><span lang="BG"> and</span><span lang="BG" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">this is a predisposition
for thrombosis</span><span lang="BG">. Damaged vessels can </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">also </span><span lang="BG">provoke bleeding</span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> or </span><span lang="BG"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>fluid retention</span><span lang="BG" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>in</span><span lang="BG"> the retina. The
condition is called edema of the retina.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The t</span><span lang="BG">hrombosis of the small vessels in the retina result</span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s</span><span lang="BG"> in reduced blood flow
and oxygenation of the retina. The retina is from one side damaged by the
hypoxia itself. From the other side this leads to the development of new
pathological blood vessels</span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
(process known as neovascularization)</span><span lang="BG">, </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">which are fragile and may break down, forming a
vicious circle. </span><span lang="BG"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<u><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Risk factors</span></u><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br />
• Poor blood sugar control - not taking the prescribed antidiabetic drugs on a
regular basis or not sticking up to your dietary regime may accelerate the
appearance of retinopathy<br />
• Duration of diabetes- the longer you have diabetes, the greater the chance to
develop retinopathy<br />
• Proteins in the urine<br />
• Hypertension<br />
• Pregnancy<br />
• High cholesterol and/or triglycerides<br />
• Smoking<br />
<br />
<u>Types</u><br />
</span><span lang="BG">There are three basic types</span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> of diabetic retinopathy</span><span lang="BG">. They are
non-proliferative retinopathy, maculopathy and proliferative retinopathy.</span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br />
<br />
</span><span lang="BG">In the first type</span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> the</span> <span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">wall of the blood
vessels is damaged so that microaneurisms </span><span lang="BG">appear</span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. They are </span><span lang="BG">visible as
small red spots on the retina. They are </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">very </span><span lang="BG">thin and are often the cause of retinal
exudation</span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">,</span><span lang="BG">
edema</span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> or bleeding. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="BG">Maculopathy is the second type of retinopathy.</span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> It affects a specific area of the retina, near
its center called macula lutea. The macula is responsible for the</span><span lang="BG"> central vision </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">as well as
for the </span><span lang="BG">clear sharp vision.</span><span lang="BG" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span lang="BG">Nonproliferative
retinopathy </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">is usually combined
with </span><span lang="BG">maculopathy</span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> as changes in the retina could not leave its elements, including the
macula untouched. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="BG">Proliferative retinopathy is presented by </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">thrombosis of the small retinal vessels and
formation of new abnormal vessels that tend to bleed, cause exudation and
edema. One of the most frequent complications of proliferative diabetic
retinopathy is the detachment of the retina. This is an emergency, which, if
left undiagnosed or untreated, may lead to complete blindness. </span><span lang="BG"> </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<u><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Diagnosis</span></u><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br />
•To put the diagnose retinopathy the doctor will start by ex</span><span lang="BG">amination of </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">the eye. This
is done through a special microscope after dilatation of the pupils. During the
test the doctor will look for deposits or blood in the retina, detachment of
the retina, abnormal or new blood vessels<br />
• To visualize better the blood vessels, your doctor may inject a special dye
and follow its distribution within the vessels. In that way broken, dilated or leaking
vessels could be identified. This test is known as fluorescein angiography. <br />
• To examine the condition of the different layers of the retina, your doctor
may recommend OCT- optical coherence tomography<br />
<br />
</span><u><span lang="BG">Treatment</span></u><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br />
If the diabetic retinopathy is mild or moderate, good control of blood sugar
levels may slow down the progression of the process. Otherwise, l</span><span lang="BG">aser treatment is</span><span lang="BG" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">the main option for diabetic retinopathy</span><span lang="BG">. </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br />
Focal laser treatment is applied when leaking blood vessels need to be
destroyed in order to stop their exudation. On the other hand scatter laser
treatment is convenient for the neovascular retinopathy as it shrinks and
destroys newly formed vessels <br />
<br />
N</span><span lang="BG">ew type of therapy</span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> is yet available on the market</span><span lang="BG">. </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">It is called Intravitreous </span><span lang="BG">anti-VEGF injecti</span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">on. T</span><span lang="BG">he injections were first</span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">ly</span><span lang="BG"> introduced for the treatment of senile macular degeneration.
Additional studies have shown that they are also effective in patients with
diabetic maculopathy.</span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> The VEGF is
growth factor that promotes the formation of new vessels and its essential for
their growth. Anti-VEGF drugs, by blocking VEGF, stop the neovascularization,
characteristic for the proliferative diabetic retinopathy. For the moment this
is not therapy of first choice, as its side effects are not fully explored. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">When the retinopathy
is detected at an advanced stage or the laser treatment is not being effective,
a surgical procedure called vitrectomy may be performed. It consist of removing
the vitreous body (a jellylike substance situated between the iris and the
retina, that supports the eye structures and determines the shape to the eye),
when the same is being affected by retinal hemorrhage. The vitreous is than
being replaced by synthetic analogues. <br />
<br />
<u>Conclusion </u><br />
Although laser and surgical approaches in treating retinopathy exist, patients
should be educated that neither of them is definitive. The bad control of their
blood sugar levels may lead to recurrence of the retinopathy. That's why
regular eye checks must be a part of the complex diabetes treatment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
</span></div>
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Are you struggling with feelings of despair? Are you
constantly exhausted emotionally? Is it hard to find joy in the things you once
loved? Do you feel like your just not able to be yourself? </div>
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These are symptoms of depression. If you are experiencing
depression you may feel hopeless. The good news is that depression responds
well to treatment and it doesn’t have to weigh down on you. With the right
support, treatment and strategy – you can enjoy your life again and feel whole
again. </div>
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Depression can be a problem at any age and it is common among
many older adults. The symptoms of depression impact many aspects of your life.
Your sleep hygiene, energy level, relationships and performance at work are all
aspects of your life that are affected. <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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The sooner you recognize the warning signs of depression the
easier it is to manage. It’s unfortunate that many seniors suffer from
depression without treatment. Many people either fail to spot the warning signs
or they fail to take steps toward treatment. There are numerous reasons why
depression among seniors goes unnoticed:</div>
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</span></span></span>Some people think that depression is a natural
part of aging or that there are good reasons to be depressed. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Isolation can not only cause depression, it may
prevent others from noticing your troubles. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>It can be hard to talk about the subject of
depression or ask for help.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Being able to recognize the symptoms and signals of
depression is key to getting appropriate care. Elderly people who are isolated
and living alone may be at a higher risk for depression. They may have
extremely pervasive feelings of loneliness and low self-esteem. Being alone for
long periods of time typically makes things worse. There are certain events to
look out for that may trigger depression. The recent loss of a loved one,
medical problems, retirement and isolation are all potential triggers.</div>
<h1>
Main Signs and Symptoms of Depression in Seniors</h1>
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Pervasive feelings of sadness are the most obvious symptom.
If you notice your friend or loved one is more sad than usual, this could be a
sign of depression. </div>
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Trouble sleeping is also a key indicator of a mood disorder.
Poor sleep is a red flag for depression. This includes the inability to sleep,
restlessness, oversleeping, not sleeping enough and constant waking. Below are
some other common signs to look out for:</div>
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</span></span></span>Decreased appetite and/or weight loss.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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</span></span></span>Feelings of fatigue or extreme tiredness. </div>
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</span></span></span>Lost interest in activities that he/she once
enjoyed. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Never leaving the home and/or isolating. Always
coming up with excuses to stay home at all costs. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Increased intake of alcohol or drugs. </div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Lack of motivation and low energy level. </div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Constant complaining about aches and pains. </div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Feelings of anxiousness. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Memory loss problems. </div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Apathy or indifference. </div>
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</span></span></span>Slowed speech and movement. </div>
<h1>
Underlying Conditions May Cause Depression</h1>
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Underlying health problems can also lead to depression.
There are various health conditions that can drastically increase feelings of
depression. A few of the usual suspects include thyroid disorders, Alzheimer’s
disease, dementia, heart problems and stroke. </div>
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Medications can also be the cause of depression symptoms.
Make sure to carefully read all the labels of any medication that is being
taken. Before taking any medications, ask the doctor about any side effects. </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
There are many common prescription drugs that list
depression as a side effect. Those who take more than one medication are
especially at risk. Older adults are more prone to the mood related side
effects in particular. As we age it our bodies cannot process drugs as
efficiently as they did when we were younger, making side effects more
prevalent. Below are some medications with depression as a side effect. </div>
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</span></span></span>Steroids</div>
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</span></span></span>Anxiety Medication</div>
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</span></span></span>Sleeping Pills</div>
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</span></span></span>Blood Pressure Medication</div>
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</span></span></span>Beta Blockers </div>
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</span></span></span>Tranquilizers such as Valium, Xanax, Halcion</div>
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</span></span></span>Medications for Parkinson’s disease</div>
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</span></span></span>Drugs containing reserpine</div>
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</span></span></span>Ulcer medications </div>
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</span></span></span>Steroids such as prednisone or cortisone</div>
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</span></span></span>Pain relievers for arthritis</div>
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</span></span></span>Estrogen</div>
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It’s important to recognize the signs of depression early. Depression
can be a serious condition, but it responds well to treatment. If you or
someone you care for is depressed, we can help. Total Home Health Inc. can
connect you to a professional to answer your questions and get you on the right
track. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Care Plan Oversight (CPO) is physician
supervision of patients under either the home health benefit where the patient
requires complex or multi-disciplinary care that will require ongoing physician
involvement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Basically, CPO
reimbursement allows physicians to bill Medicare for their time overseeing the
care provided to patients that receive home care. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Medicare does not pay for care
plan oversight services for non-skilled nursing facilities or skilled nursing facility
patients.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you or your loved ones
receive Medicare benefits, you must meet certain criteria for coverage of CPO
for the home health services that will be provided for you by Total Home
Health.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Listed below are the criteria
you must meet to qualify for CPO coverage:</span></div>
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mentioned above, the client must require complex or multi-disciplinary care
modalities requiring ongoing involvement of a physician for the entire plan of
care.</span></div>
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Plan Oversight (CPO) services are furnished during the period in which the
client was receiving Medicare-covered home health agency services.</span></div>
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physician who submits the claim for CPO must be the same physician that signed
the home health plan of care.</span></div>
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physician must be present for at least 30 minutes of CPO within the calendar
month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Time counted toward CPO may not
include time that is spent by a nurse or time spent consulting with a nurse
regarding client care.</span></div>
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counted toward hospital discharge management or discharge from observation may
not be counted toward CPO.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Services that
are separately documented and that are provided after the patient is physically
discharged may then be counted toward CPO.</span></div>
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physician provided a covered service that required a face-to-face encounter
with the client within 6 months immediately preceding the CPO service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>EKG, laboratory, and surgical services do not
meet this face-to-face encounter requirement.</span></div>
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service may not be routine post-operative care provided during the global
surgery period by the surgeon.</span></div>
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home health CPO, the physician may not have a “significant financial or
contractual interest in the home health agency.”</span></div>
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services must always be submitted by the same physician that provided the
services.</span></div>
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provided “incident to” a physician’s service may not be counted toward the
30-minute requirement for CPO.</span></div>
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same physician may not submit a claim for both CPO and end stage renal disease
(ESRD) capitation payment for the same client during the same month.</span></div>
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physician must document, in the patient’s medical record, the services
furnished to the patient, along with the date and length of time associated
with these services.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Within the concept of Care Plan Oversight (CPO)
is the expectation that the physician has coordinated an aspect of the
patient’s care with the home health agency during the month for which CPO
services were billed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nurse
practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists, practicing
within the scope of State law, may bill for CPO.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These non-physician professionals must have
been providing ongoing care for the client through evaluation and management
services.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">The professional staff the make up the Total
Home Health team abides by the criteria mentioned above to incorporate CPO into
our home health programs for Medicare reimbursement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Review your benefits today and feel free to
discuss this with our team at your discretion so that we can answer any
questions that may arise!</span></div>
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TotalHomeHealthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394389706657319642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8185335128263459364.post-11875389125439271792016-07-15T09:00:00.002-07:002016-07-15T09:00:16.542-07:00Coordination with DME Services
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Durable medical equipment (DME) refers to any
medical equipment used in the home to aid patients to conform to a better
quality of living.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a benefit
included in most insurance policies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
some cases if the patient has Medicare Part B benefits, they generally will pay
for the equipment if it meets certain criteria.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">If you or your loved one has Medicare Part B
(Medical Insurance) you will find that it covers medically necessary durable
medical equipment that your provider will prescribe for you to use in your
home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Only your doctor can prescribe
medical equipment for you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Durable
medical equipment needs to meet these criteria:</span></div>
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it will not be covered by Medicare Part B and you must find an
alternative.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What are some items that fall
under durable medical equipment (DME) that are covered?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here is a list of various items that are
included, but it is not limited to:</span></div>
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your supplier accepts<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="1286"><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">assignment</span></a>, you pay 20% of the<span class="apple-converted-space"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="1378">Medicare approved amount, and
the Part B deductible applies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></a></span><span style="mso-bookmark: 1378;"></span>Medicare pays for different kinds of durable
medical equipment (DME) in different ways. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Depending on the type of equipment, you may
need to rent the equipment, you may need to buy the equipment, or you may be
able to choose whether to rent or buy the equipment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">You
should be advised that Medicare will only cover your DME if your doctors and
DME suppliers are enrolled in Medicare. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Doctors
and suppliers have to meet strict standards to enroll and stay enrolled in
Medicare. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If your doctors or suppliers
are not enrolled, Medicare will not pay the claims that are submitted by them. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is also important to ask your suppliers if
they participate in Medicare before you decide to get DME to avoid any
discrepancies. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If suppliers are
participating suppliers, they must accept the assignment. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If suppliers are enrolled in Medicare but are
not “participating,” they have the choice whether or not to accept the
assignment. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If DME suppliers do not
accept your assignment, there is no limit on the amount they can charge you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is important to you as a client to be well
informed of your benefits and who is participating and who is not before you
make your choice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You do not want to pay
a drastic amount out of pocket if you can avoid it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">You
may also have other insurance besides Medicare.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">If that is the case and your other insurance
pays before Medicare, it may require you to use a supplier that is not a
contract supplier. Medicare may make a secondary payment to that supplier. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The supplier must meet Medicare enrollment
standards and be eligible to get secondary payments. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As always, for more information review your
benefits with all coverage you have.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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information that can be made available for you regarding coordination with DME
services so that you have all the necessary equipment in your home to use to
reach your treatment goals.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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TotalHomeHealthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394389706657319642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8185335128263459364.post-52462926073958653262016-07-15T08:59:00.003-07:002016-07-15T08:59:47.807-07:00Blood Pressure Monitoring
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Monitoring the blood pressure allows individuals
to get an insight on their overall health.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is a dangerous condition because nearly 33 percent of people are not
even aware that they have HTN, how scary! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The only way to know for sure it is elevated
is through frequent checkups, with consistent and consecutive BP monitoring. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus, if you are aware that an immediate
relative has HTN you should be proactive and begin to monitor yours to prevent
it from happening to you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most generally
the layperson will refer to the normal blood pressure reading to be 120/80
mmHg, and if it is anywhere close when they measure it, all is well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some households have the equipment to measure
their blood pressure, generally with the use of an electronic meter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gaining the knowledge to perform the task
manually with a stethescope and a sphygmomanometer, or blood pressure cuff,
would be beneficial because the results are more reliable if taken manually in
most situations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, if the person
were to disagree with the reading provided by the electronic machine, the blood
pressure could be taken manually if possible. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Below are parameters regarding different blood
pressure results and how they are categorized, hopefully yours are normal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The categories are as follows:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Normal blood pressure:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>less than 120/80 mmHg</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Pre-hypertension:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>120/80 – 139/89 mmHg</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Stage 1 HTN:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>140/90 – 159/99 mmHg</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Stage 2 HTN:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>greater than 160/100 mmHg</span></div>
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Crisis:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>greater than 180/110 mmHg</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">So what are the differences between the top and
bottom numbers you may ask?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well the top
number is referred to as the systolic blood pressure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This means that when your heart beats, it
contracts and pushes blood through the arteries to the rest of your body. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The bottom number is referred to as the
diastolic blood pressure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This number
indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">To remain within the normal range and to avoid
having to seek medical attention, results should be near 120/80 mmHg and vary
only slightly at consecutive blood pressure checks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If results were recorded and are in the
category of a hypertensive crisis, the individual should seek immediate
emergency care.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When it comes to blood
pressure cuffs, size does indeed matter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is important to remember this when monitoring BP and obtaining
reliable results.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If a cuff that is
either too big or too small is used, the reading obtained may either be a false
high or false low.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Try to remember for
home testing that the inflatable part of the BP cuff should cover about 80
percent of the circumference of your upper arm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Also, the cuff should cover two-thirds of the distance from your elbow
to your shoulder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If there still is a
question about the correct size of cuff to be used, approach personnel at your
provider’s office for clarification.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Not only can having high blood pressure (hypertension)
pose health problems, but the other end of the spectrum, low blood pressure (hypotension)
may also cause adverse health issues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An
example of hypotension would most likely be if the blood pressure reading was
approximately 85/55 mmHg for an extended time period.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most providers though will consider a blood
pressure that is chronically low dangerous, only if it also caused noticeable
signs and symptoms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of the signs
and symptoms to be aware of include, but are not limited to:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>dizziness, syncope, unusual thirst,
dehydration, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue, depression, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If no signs and symptoms are present, having
a low blood pressure should not be problematic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Of course if your BP was to suddenly decrease, you should consult
medical attention as you may have a serious underlying problem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, if you are used to having a higher blood
pressure and it has recently lowered consecutively, or you begin to experience
one of the items listed above there may be an underlying cause for you low BP.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Hypertension (HTN) is a diagnosis that frequents
the medical history of a majority of the U.S. population today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Due to the fast-paced world we live in, and
the convenience of fast-food our dietary habits are negatively affected, and if
prolonged will most likely lead to developing or worsening HTN.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If possible, dietary and exercise routine
changes should be implemented to prevent further development or worsening of
HTN as a first resort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If this fails,
medical attention will most likely occur resulting in the individual being
placed on an anti-hypertensive medication.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If placed on a medication, the individual should follow all instructions
strictly to ensure positive effects occur from the regime.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Listed above in the article were the BP
parameters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The following are signs and
symptoms of hypertension which include, but are not limited to:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>severe headache, fatigue, confusion, vision
problems, chest pain, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you experience any of these signs and
symptoms, seek medical care.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>HTN just
like any other medical condition can have negative effects if left untreated,
so please do not hesitate to seek medical care.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Total Home Health has a program available for BP
monitoring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If admitted with us, you or
your loved one will receive a specialized kit that contains tools to help
monitor your disease process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also
enclosed in the kit is teaching material to help ensure our patients and
caregivers are aware of all aspects blood pressure monitoring and its
treatment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will not be alone in your
journey, because with us you will always be informed of the best treatment
options.</span></div>
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There are a broad range of benefits to be had from exercise.
Regular exercise has been shown to protect against disease, improve mood and
lower chances of injury. But is it safe for people 65 and older to exercise?
Definitely. As we age the body does take longer to recover from physical
activity, but it’s good for seniors of all fitness levels to exercise. Even
those who suffer from chronic illness can find safe ways to exercise. In fact,
many health conditions can improve from physical activity including:</div>
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Below is a list of all the wonderful benefits that regular
exercise offers to the elderly. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Immune Function –</b>
Being fit can make your body healthy and strong. This helps you to fight
infections and recover much faster. Instead of losing all your energy when you
get a cold, recovery should be much easier. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Cardiovascular Health
– </b>Regular exercise has been proven to lower your risk of high blood
pressure and heart disease. If you have high blood pressure, exercising will
lower it. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Bone Density –</b>
Exercise helps build up your bones and fight loss of bone mass. Having adequate
bone density reduces the risk of osteoporosis and injuries from falling. Strength
training can drastically reduce your loss of bone mass, help strengthen bones
and improve balance. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Cancer and Chronic
Conditions –</b> You can lower the risk of developing chronic conditions like
Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and dementia with exercise. It also helps aid the
management of cholesterol levels and arthritis pain. </div>
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Regular exercise is also related to life expectancy and age
related decline in seniors. Additionally, a study by the American Geriatrics
Society indicated that exercise training improved range of motion, balance and
fear of falling in those who participated. </div>
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Often times, elderly people aren’t able to perform aerobic
exercises regularly due to low endurance. While aging does affect the
cardiovascular system significantly, it is believed that a decrease in muscle
mass accounts for at least half of endurance loss. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Strength training, aerobic exercise,
stretching and balance exercises are all part of complete physical fitness. </div>
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Endurance Exercises</h2>
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30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise a day is recommended
by most physicians for seniors. Walking, swimming and rowing are some of the
most common cardio exercises. They work the heart muscle and build up
endurance. If an you get tired quickly, it’s okay to break that 30 minutes up
any way you wish. Do 3 periods of 10 minutes exercises, or 6 periods of 5
minutes if you need to. </div>
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Cardio endurance increases the flow of oxygen and nutrients
to the body. Exercising consistently each day for a few weeks typically improves
endurance and makes a person less likely to become tired performing day to day
tasks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Strength Training</h2>
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Strength training is one of the best ways to prevent bone
density loss and broken bones from falls. Strength training utilizes repetitive
motions to help build and strengthen muscles. Elderly people can use free
weights, resistance bands or things like chairs and walls for resistance.
Strength training 2 to 3 days a week offers the biggest benefits. Exercise
muscle groups by doing 1 or 2 sets of 10-15 repetitions of a particular
exercise. As time goes on you can increase your reps or increase the
resistance. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<h2>
Stretching Exercises</h2>
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Flexibility is important for all types of exercise. Adequate
stretching helps your muscles warm up and cool down properly. This can reduce
injuries, improve range of motion, and help you recover from your workouts
faster. </div>
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Stretching is also a great form of meditation because it
takes focus, patience and discipline. Things like Yoga or Thai Chi are a good
way to stretch and build strength at the same time. These types of exercises
isolate the muscles. </div>
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Because your core is responsible for supporting all your
movement and strength, having a solid core can improve posture and reduce pain
all over the body. A number of exercise programs like Pilates are focused on
building core strength. This refers to the muscles in your lower back and
abdomen. </div>
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While many seniors are active and able to exercise regular,
there are others who cannot. Some people have limited physical abilities due to
medical conditions or frailty. These seniors need to be more careful about how
they exercise, but this doesn’t mean they don’t have any options. With the
right guidance and professional advice, they can perform safe activities help increase
their fitness level and become healthier. </div>
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Your health care provider will work with you to determine
which type of exercise program is best for you. Total Home Health can connect
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You can find sugar in everything. Your morning cup of
coffee, pastries, cake, cookies, breakfast cereal and soft drinks all have lots
of sugar in them. Almost all processed foods contain high amounts of sugar.
Other foods you may not realize are sugary include refined carbohydrates like
baked potatoes, white rice, pasta and noodles. </div>
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Many people don’t stop to think about the dangers of eating
too much sugar. How exactly does your body use sugar and what are the side
effects of eating too much of it? More importantly what are the side effects on
your health?</div>
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A diet heavy in sugar can increase your risk for death from
heart disease, even if you maintain a healthy weight according to a study
published in JAMA Internal Medicine. The study spanned 15 years and found some
alarming information regarding sugar. Participants who took in 25% or more
calories from sugar were almost 2 times more likely to die from heart disease
than those who took in 10% of their caloric intake from sugar. </div>
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Beverages like soda, energy drinks and sports drinks are the
largest sources of sugar for many Americans. They make up over 30% of the added
sugar in our diets. Nutritionists warn people against the dangers of a sugar
filled diet for a two main reasons. Sugar is a well-known cause of weight gain,
it’s bad for your teeth. </div>
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Weight Gain and Sugar</h1>
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It’s not surprising that eating too much sugar can trigger
weight gain. Your body will convert sugar that your body doesn’t need for
energy into triglycerides – a type of fat that is stored around the stomach,
waist, hips and thighs. Sugary drinks like cola and fruit-flavored punch are
some of the worst culprits when it comes to weight gain. This is due to the
fact that their calories will not leave you feeling full and can make you crave
more. </div>
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Over time, studies have backed the idea that sugar and
obesity are closely linked. One article in particular that shows a strong link
between sugary beverages and unhealthy weight gain was published in 2006 by the
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. </div>
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Diabetes and Sugar</h1>
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The sugar that you eat will be transformed and make its way
into the bloodstream. Your glucose levels (sugar levels) will elevate when you
ingest sugar. The more sugar you ingest, the more your blood sugar will
fluctuate. One of the most dangerous effects from eating too much sugar and
refined carbohydrates is the risk for developing diabetes. </div>
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Eating too much processed sugars, bread, pastas, rice and
other foods that cause your glucose levels to spike is one way that people
develop diabetes. If you have diabetes, you need to closely monitor your sugar
intake to keep your blood sugar levels in a healthy range. </div>
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Weakened Immune System</h1>
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Many people who get sick often and don’t know why may not be
considering their diet as a factor. Your immune system is your body’s defense
against infection and illness. Overloading your body with sugar can inhibit the
ability for your body to fight off infections due to virus, bacteria and
parasites. </div>
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In a study published in USA today, researchers tested the
effects on participants that ate sugar from honey, orange juice, white sugar or
honey. The study showed that half of the healthy people who ingested sugar had
a weakened immune system for up to 5 hours after. If you are eating sugar at
every meal, your immune system will not be working at full strength after your
meals. This can leave you vulnerable to all sorts of infections and illness
over time. </div>
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Chronic Diseases and Sugar</h1>
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Insulin is a hormone in your body that is synthesized by the
pancreas. Your body produces insulin after your blood sugar rises in order to
convert sugar into glucose so your body can use it for energy. Eating high
amounts of sugar can raise your insulin levels. The more sugar and refined carbohydrates
(which are converted into glucose) your body takes in, the more insulin your
body will produce. </div>
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One way to avoid unhealthy level of blood sugar is to follow
the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition’s guidelines. They published a
glycemic index (GI) table to help. Foods with a high GI like white rice, white
bread, baked potatoes, soft drinks and others will cause your blood sugar to
fluctuate. Chronically high insulin levels from eating these types of foods can
increase your risk for cancer, heart disease, acne and more. </div>
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Reducing your sugar intake can help lower your insulin
levels and help you avoid health risks. Speak with a healthcare professional
about getting comprehensive screening to find out your blood sugar levels.
Total Home Health Inc. will connect you with a local expert in your area.
Contact us today to get started. </div>
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May is national stroke awareness month in the United States.
According to the national Stroke Association, approximately 800,000 adults in
the US suffer from a stroke every year. Strokes are also potentially lethal and
can also lead to a number of problems associated with mobility and speech. <br />
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A stroke is caused by a blockage to the brain. They often occur as a result of
unhealthy habits including poor diets and lack of exercise. Many lifestyle
choices that contribute to an increased risk for heart disease also put people
at risk for having a stroke. For the elderly, these problems are only
compounded. </div>
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Certain risk factors can increase your chances of suffering
from a stroke. Working with a qualified healthcare professional to identify
your personal risks is the best way to ensure that you are taking the right
steps for prevention. Follow these tips to prevent strokes from you or others.</div>
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Identify Risk Factors</h2>
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The US National Stroke Association stated that one of the
most important things older Americans can do to reduce their risk of stroke is
to pinpoint any hazards that contribute to a higher chance of developing a
dreaded brain clot. There are lots of factors that can make people more
vulnerable to the threat of strokes. </div>
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Some of the risk factors are simply out of our control. This
includes possible genetic and environmental variables. But understanding these
risks are still an integral part of determining prognosis. Additionally,
chronic health conditions like arrhythmia or heart disease can increase risk
factors. </div>
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Many lifestyle factors are also major concerns when it comes
to calculating the probability of a stroke. Once you have identified the
inherent factors relating to your medical history and genetics, you can start
take preventative measures accordingly. </div>
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Lose Weight</h2>
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Excess weight loss leads to many adverse health problems
that increase your risk for stroke. This includes diabetes and high blood
pressure. According to Harvard Medical School, “losing just ten pounds can have
a significant impact on reducing your risk for stroke.” For average person, it
is recommended that they limit their caloric intake between 1,500 and 2,000
calories per day. A good rule of thumb is to maintain a body mass index near
25. If you follow both of these guidelines you are well on your way to weight
loss and better health. </div>
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Get Lots of Exercise</h2>
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Regular physical activity is especially important for older
people. The benefits are undeniable. You can lower your blood pressure,
maintain your physical health and most importantly reduce your chances of
having a stroke. Activities can include anything from walking and swimming to
dancing and tennis.</div>
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The most important thing is to be consistent. Keeping a
regular exercise routine is integral to get all the benefits exercise has to
offer. Harvard Medical School’s Journal of Medicine recommends that exercising
for 30 minutes a day 5 to 6 times a week is the best way to reduce your risk of
suffering from a stroke. Exercise is also an important factor controlling your
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Drink Red Wine</h2>
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Remember, excessive drinking can be very detrimental to your
health, so drink in moderation. That being said, having a glass of red wine can
be beneficial to your heart. </div>
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When it’s time to relax and enjoy a drink, red wine beats
the other choices. It contains plenty of antioxidants to maintain healthy HDL
cholesterol levels, the good kind of cholesterol. It is also rich in
resveratrol, which is known to aid healthy heart and brain function. </div>
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Don’t Smoke</h2>
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Cigarettes and cigars on a rare occasion may not be harmful,
but having a smoking habit can be deadly. The number of health risks you face
increase dramatically when you smoke. Although quitting can be very hard, it’s
crucial for seniors to do so. </div>
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Despite the fact that smoking increases your risk of stroke,
it also makes it harder to exercise. There are many free programs and resources
available to help you stop smoking. It’s never too late to make a healthy
change in your habits. </div>
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Taking the first step is the most important part of quitting.
Speak with your doctor, a friend or caregiver to come up with a plan. Total
Home Health can connect you with experienced health care experts who are ready
to help you live a long, healthy and fulfilling life. Breaking the habit can be
a long process, but having support and guidance is a priceless resource. </div>
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Retirement can be the most wonderful time of your life. Now
is the time for you to focus on what makes you truly happy. You are free from
the daily grind of work and finally have time to pursue your passions. It sound
simple, but figuring out how to spend your golden years can be tough. </div>
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For those who are used to having obligations and busy
schedules, a sudden abundance of free time can be overwhelming. Don’t worry,
figuring out how to make the most of your time may just takes some small
adjustments. Read on to find ways how can enjoy the freedom of retirement. </div>
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Challenge Yourself</h1>
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Sometimes to get a fresh perspective on life, we need to
move out of our comfort zone. Broaden your horizons by trying new things. Maybe
you can travel to a place you’d never thought you would visit. Some people get
bitten by the travel bug and go on cruises regularly. Perhaps you can try a new
activity like diving, hiking or ice fishing. Maybe you’ve had a secret desire
to perform but were too shy or didn’t have enough time to pursue it. Now is the
time to join a local theatre or take those singing lessons. </div>
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Pursue Your Interests</h1>
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For many people who have worked the majority of their lives,
they may have had to put their true passions on the back burner. One of the
best things about retirement is that you can now focus your energy on doing
what you love, instead of what you have to do. </div>
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Many seniors use this time to explore their artistic side or
indulge in their interests. If you are a sports fan consider getting season
tickets to your favorite major league team. If you are the active type try
joining a bowling team or a softball league. If you are more of a homebody,
host a party for the next big game and invite your friends. If you’ve always
wanted to paint take a class. Take it as serious or as easy as you’d like. Find
your groove by finding your passion. </div>
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Improve Your Relationships</h1>
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With less time to worry about working to make a living, you
have more time for friends and family. Even the strongest relationships can be
strained when you are always busy working. Retirement can give couples a chance
to rekindle their flame and fall in love all over again. Take trips together,
go out dancing, share new hobbies or work together on projects. You can also
spend more quality time with friends or loved ones. </div>
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For single retirees, the world is your oyster. Meet new
people and experience new things. Attend events, start up a new hobby, take a
cooking class or join a club. These are all excellent ways to meet new people
and see new things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Participate in the Community</h1>
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Nothing feels better than being part of a community that you
are proud of. No matter where you live in the US, you can find local causes to
get involved with. If you are looking to participate in your community, try the
following:</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Volunteer</b> – if
you are passionate about a cause, such as sustainable farming or helping the
needy, find others who share your passion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There are lots of places that need volunteers. Try finding local animal
shelters, soup kitchens, museums, schools or community centers. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Get Involved </b>–
you have unique talents and you can show them off by participating. If you want
to make your community a better place you can do a number of things. Many
places have community gardens, local meetups for artists like painters or
woodworkers and more. Maybe you can help organize events, run booths, collect
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Be Supportive </b>–
you don’t always have to be directly involved. Supporting your local community
is satisfying and as easy as spending a dollar here and there. You can frequent
local businesses you admire, attend events or donate to a cause. </div>
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Retirement is supposed to be a relaxing chapter of your
life, but it can be difficult when you are faced with so much freedom to
decide. You deserve to enjoy your retirement. Don’t sell yourself short and
make your dreams come true. </div>
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Keeping your blood sugar under control is an important part
of avoiding and treating diabetes. Diabetes is a condition that can affect your
entire body. It occurs when your body cannot maintain healthy levels of blood
sugar. Insulin is a key hormone that helps our body regulate blood sugar.
Insulin is responsible for converting glucose (sugar) to energy. Glucose comes
from foods like bread, fruits, vegetables etc. If you have diabetes, your body
can’t convert the glucose from your diet into energy. </div>
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There are 3 types of diabetes, type 1, type 2 and type 3. The
most common type of diabetes is type 2. Hyperglycemia is the technical term for
high blood sugar – which is often associated with diabetes. It can also be
caused by other conditions such as pancreatitis. Frequent bouts of high blood
sugar can be dangerous, leading to a number chronic health conditions such as:</div>
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</span></span></span>Blindness</div>
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</span></span></span>Cardiovascular disease</div>
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</span></span></span>Nerve damage</div>
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</span></span></span>Skin problems</div>
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</span></span></span>Kidney damage</div>
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</span></span></span>Foot problems like gout </div>
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The signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia begin when blood
sugar levels are above 200 mg/dL. Signs include:</div>
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</span></span></span>Frequent urination</div>
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</span></span></span>Extreme thirst</div>
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</span></span></span>Blurry vision</div>
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</span></span></span>Dizziness</div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Extreme headaches</div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Metal confusion</div>
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</span></span></span>Stomach pains</div>
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If you experience any of these warning signs, seek help from
a medical professional right away. The goal is to prevent high blood sugar from
happening in the first place. For diabetics this can mean taking your
medication. But there are also lifestyle habits you need to regulate.
Hyperglycemia can come on fast. One way to be sure that you are safe is to
monitor your blood sugar levels. The American Heart Association set a standard
for blood glucose levels. They should be between 70-130 mg/dL before a meal and
under 180 mg/dL after you eat. </div>
<h1>
Diet and Blood Sugar</h1>
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Eating a well-balanced diet is part of maintaining healthy
blood sugar levels. Keep a close eye on your sugar intake. Sugar from the food
you eat will directly influence your blood sugar. It’s important to understand
that carbohydrates will increase glucose levels. Your body performs well when
blood sugar levels are constant. Eating foods with a low glycemic index (GI) is
a good way to keep blood sugar levels consistent. Some foods with low GI are:</div>
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</span></span></span>Whole wheat</div>
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You should try to avoid eating too many foods with a high
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Eating the right foods is a key part of controlling
hyperglycemia. Controlling your portions is also important. Eating too much
food at once, even if they have a low GI can spike blood pressure. By reducing
the amount of junk food you eat, as well as eating reasonable portions you can
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Exercise to Maintain Blood Sugar</h1>
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Diet isn’t enough on it’s own to maintain blood sugar. Your
body will process food more efficiently with regular activity. Be careful
though. For some people, especially those with diabetes, exercise can raise
blood sugar levels. Always speak with your doctor before you decide to change
your diet or exercise in any way. That being said, the American Heart
Association advocates that you should exercise at least five days a week, for
30 minutes. This can include activities like:</div>
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These tips can help you regulate your blood sugar. Even if
you aren’t at risk for hyperglycemia, eating right, along with exercise is a
great way to control weight and stay healthy. If you have diabetes, you will
still need to take additional steps to avoid health risks. Speak with your
doctor or nutritionist today to measure your blood sugar levels. </div>
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