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Pacific Care Center Newsletter: A Health Care & Lifestyle Resource for residents, families, community, and staff.TRANSCRIPT
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER JANUARY/ FEBRUARY 2015
A healthcare & lifestyle resource
for residents, families, community, and staff
New Year & Fresh Ideas Happy New Year! As we have gotten the New Year off and running, we thought we would fill you in on some of the fresh ideas we have been working on at Pacific Care Center.
Some of you may have noticed the new paint inside the facility or the new furniture and bedspreads. We work hard to provide our residents with up-‐to-‐date and attractive surroundings to create a warm and homey environment.
We are also working to create an online community to help share health facts and articles on various topics, as well as pictures and updates on what is going on at Pacific Care Center. This is a great way to learn about our great staff, to get health tips, and to share and interact with our community. So, look for us and connect online.
Keep an eye out for more changes to unfold as the year progresses. We are so excited to see how wonderful 2015 will be!
If there is something you would like included into Pacific Care Center’s monthly newsletter or share with our community, just send to
[email protected]. Pictures, updates, questions, concerns or celebrations are welcome! Looking forward to hearing from you!
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Celebrations at Pacific Care Center
American Heart Month Feature
Senior Sessions & Next Month Preview: March
Facility Calendar of Events
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Have some news to share?
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Valentine’s Day at Pacific Care Residents and staff enjoy Valentine’s Day festivities with music, treats
and “LOVE”ly decorations!
Birthdays&Anniversaries January Employee birthdays: Melissa Hendrickson Sarah Whited Larry Cerutti Gretchen Roberts-Hoaglin Cornea Creech Kim Wentz Andrea Minardi Adrienne Donnelly Tiffany Gildehaus
February Employee birthdays: Shelia Simpson Brandi Tyler Corrina Martin
January Employee Anniversaries: Janale Ellenbogen: 8 years Cynthia Null: 5 years Garry Voss: 4 years Cyndi Gibson: 1 year
February Employee Anniversaries: Deb Beck: 4 years Lisa Baxter: 3 years Tina Winistoerfer: 2 years Britany Allen: 1 year Toni Dougherty: 1 year
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February is American Heart Month and many are left wondering if they are at risk for Heart Disease. While many see the heart as a symbol of love during February, clinicians see February as a month to educate on loving yourself by learning the risks for heart disease and stroke.
What is Cardiovascular Disease?
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure.
Heart Disease Facts
Leading cause of disability, preventing Americans from working and enjoying family activities.
Number one killer of men and women in the US
Costs US over $300 billion each year
Can be prevented with healthy habits & better management.
The symptoms of CVD don’t affect everyone the same.
Approximately 2 in 5 adult African Americans have high blood pressure, yet fewer than 50% have the condition managed.
According to the CDC, many deaths from CVD could have been prevented through healthier habits and living spaces, and by managing other health conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
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Some Controllable Risk Factors
Diet
Physical activity
Tobacco use
Obesity
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Diabetes
February is American Heart Month
Learn about your risks for heart disease and stroke and stay “heart healthy” for yourself
and your loved ones.
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Common Risk Factors for Heart Disease
Age
Heart disease can occur at any age. However, four out of five people who die from coronary heart disease are aged 65 or older. The risk of stroke doubles with each decade after the age of 55. Gender
Men and women are equally at risk for heart disease, but women tend to get coronary artery disease an average of 10 years later than men. The risk for women increases as they approach menopause and continues to rise as they get older. Death rates from heart disease and stroke for women are twice as high as those for all forms of cancer.
Family History (Heredity) Presence of heart disease in a parent or sibling, especially at a young age, increases your risk of developing heart disease.
Smoking
Smokers are twice as likely to suffer heart attacks as non-‐smokers, and they are more likely to die as a result. Smoking is also linked to increased risk of stroke. The nicotine and carbon monoxide in tobacco smoke damages the cardiovascular system. Passive smoking may also be a danger. 46 million Americans (25 million men and 21 million women) smoke.
Cholesterol
The higher the blood cholesterol
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level, the higher the risk of coronary heart disease, particularly if it is combined with any of the other risk factors. Diet is one cause of high cholesterol – others are age, sex and family history. Nearly 40 million Americans have high cholesterol levels. High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, aneurysm, and kidney damage. When combined with obesity, smoking, high cholesterol or diabetes, the risk increases several times. High blood pressure can be a problem in women who are pregnant or are taking high-‐dose types of oral contraceptive pill. 72 million Americans over age 20 have high blood pressure. Physical Inactivity
Failure to exercise can contribute to an increased risk of coronary heart disease as physical activity helps control weight, cholesterol levels, diabetes and, in some cases, can help lower blood pressure. Obesity People who are overweight are more likely to develop heart disease and stroke, even if they have none of the other risk factors. Excess weight causes extra strain on the heart; influences blood pressure, cholesterol and levels of other blood fats – including triglycerides; and increases the risk of developing diabetes. 66% of Americans over age 20 are obese.
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Alcohol
Small amount of regular alcohol consumption can reduce risk of heart disease. However, drinking an average of more than one drink a day for women or more than two drinks a day for men increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Drug Abuse
The use of certain drugs, particularly cocaine and amphetamines, has been linked to heart disease and stroke. Cocaine can cause abnormal heartbeat, which can be fatal while heroin and opiates can cause lung failure. Injecting drugs can cause an infection of the heart or blood vessels.
Diabetes
The condition seriously increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, even if glucose levels are under control. More than 80% of diabetes sufferers die of some form of heart or blood vessel disease.
Previous Medical History
People who have had a previous heart attack or stroke are more likely than others to suffer further events.
Stress, Depression, Anger/Hostility
Stress, depression, and negative emotions have also been linked to an increased risk of heart disease.
American Heart Month (Continued)
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Q: How do I cope with putting my husband in a nursing facility? He has dementia.
There is no way I can care for him at home but he is wanting to come home It is breaking my
heart. How do I handle this?
SENIOR SESSIONS Q&A:
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Carol Bradley Bursack, Over the span of two decades, author, columnist, consultant and speaker Carol Bradley Bursack cared for a neighbor and six elderly family members. Her experiences inspired her to pen, "Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories," a portable support group book for caregivers.
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A: The fact that he wants to go home is almost universal. Two things to remember. One is that you really cannot safely take care of him at home alone, so there is no option. The other is that you can be a better wife to him if you aren't totally exhausted by all of his care needs. You can visit him somewhat refreshed because you can have a life of your own, and you can get some rest. One more thing to remember, depending on his stage of dementia, is that he may actually want to return to a childhood home he remembers. We don't always know what they mean when they say "home." Please don't let guilt get to you. Remember that you have done your best for him and that you still are. He needs more care than you can give alone. Keep in touch with us. Other caregivers will really understand. Carol For more responses to this question as well as other senior resources, visit www.agingcare.com.
Next Month Preview -‐ National Nutrition
Month
-‐ Brain Injury Awareness Month
-‐ National Professional Social Worker Month
-‐ Colorectal Awareness
-‐ Eye Donor Month
-‐ Child Life Month Also, St. Patrick’s Day & National Doctor’s Day!
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