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January 2013 - Volume 1 - Number 9
A publication for older Arkansans, subscribe today!
January 2013 - Volume 1 - Number 9
Though the recent snowstorm may have been beautiful at times, seniors should take precautions to stay safe, warm and healthy.
Preparing for winter weather
No doubt the campers among the 200,000 or so electric customers whose homes went black on Christmas evening scurried to their closets for their outdoor lanterns and tent heaters. [Full Text]
The real silent majority
In the coming days and weeks there will be decisions made in both Washington and Little Rock which will have farreaching impact on the seniors in Arkansas. There will be debates regarding Medicaid coverage, Medicare coverage, Social Security, and spending cuts in general. Some issues will spark public outcries from those affected. However, for many of the seniors who will be most seriously affected, their voices probably will not be heard. [Full Text]
Caregivers’ Resolutions for the New Year
The New Year brings with it a time for fresh starts. Rather than making unrealistic resolutions, why not begin making changes that will help you become a better caregiver for your loved one by becoming a better caregiver of yourself. Here are some ideas to get you started. [Full Text]
HomeMeds receives $45,090 grant
The Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas made a second-year grant of $45,090 to support the HomeMeds program CareLink introduced in the state in 2012. HomeMeds helps prevent medication-related problems and errors – incidents that often increase hospitalizations and can endanger the lives of older people. [Full Text]
Deadly flu season in Arkansas
The Arkansas Health Department recently reported that there have been seven deaths from the flu this season. [Full Text]
Saying goodbye to Keeper — loyal friend and Seeing Eye dog
Keeper, my retired Seeing Eye dog, passed away Dec. 21. She was 14 years, 7 months to the day. This is an extremely long life for a German shepherd. I was thrilled to be able to enjoy her for so long. She was alert all through her last days. Whenever I moved from one end of the house to the other, she struggled to get up to follow me. After all, she was my shepherd. She just wouldn’t let her sheep go off without her. [Full Text]
Boyd remembered by community she loved
Jacksonville lost one of its most passionate supporters when Martha Jewel Boyd, 90, died on Dec. 30. She celebrated her last birthday on Christmas Eve. Her daughter, Sharon Boyd, said, “My mom had the biggest heart in the whole wide world. She would do anything for anybody. She was always trying to help people out. She was really an angel to me.” [Full Text]
Safe-driving tips for winter weather
In light of our recent weather experiences, this information is particularly timely for everyone. Getting your car unstuck and back on the road can be a pain, especially in rural areas, so you should be prepared for whatever the season throws at you (or piles on top of you) before heading out this time of year. First, make sure your car is winterized and ready for battle. Then follow these tips to make your trek into the winter wonderland is a safe one. [Full Text]
Soup, the ultimate comfort food and more
So many food possibilities in January — do I focus on the cheap because Christmas bills are coming in soon, or go for the annual diet and eating healthy regiment? Both are commendable. [Full Text]
UAMS celebrates community health center opening
LITTLE ROCK – Students and faculty at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently cut the ribbon and dedicated the 12th Street Health and Wellness Center, which will provide free health screenings and information to the minority community where the clinic is located. [Full Text]
Snoring isn’t always sleep apnea
A: Someone who snores does not always have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a disorder in which a sleeper’s breathing pauses, sometimes for as long as a minute, or becomes abnormally low. Snoring can be a symptom of it.But snoring usually is the result of a less-severe breathing problem that can be caused by being overweight, swelling due to pregnancy, blockage of the nose due to a deformed or misshapen nasal septum, nasal polyps, a cold or allergies. [Full Text]
Researchers discover new neurodegenerative disease
Two University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences neurologists are part of a multi-institutional team that has identified a new neurodegenerative disease that is associated with increased deposits of iron in the brain. [Full Text]