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Heart Smarts

by Julie Ann Anderson on January 31, 2012

Blood pressure is something that people should strive to control throughout their lives, but it’s particularly important for seniors and senior health. High blood pressure is a common problem, affecting  more than 50 percent of all Americans who are 60 years old or older. What is High Blood Pressure? When your heart beats and pumps [...]

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Seasonal Affective Disorder

by Julie Ann Anderson on December 12, 2011

Seasonal Affective Disorder or Sad… Seasonal affective disorder (also called SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at the same time every year. If you’re like most people with seasonal affective disorder, your symptoms start in the fall and may continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody. Treatment [...]

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Keeping Seniors’ Winter Blues at Bay

by Julie Ann Anderson on December 7, 2011

Depression is not a normal part of aging, but when older adults do have depression, it may be overlooked, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Seniors may show different, less obvious symptoms and may be less inclined to experience or acknowledge feelings of sadness or grief. The winter months can be especially challenging [...]

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November is National Family Caregivers Month

by Julie Ann Anderson on November 28, 2011

November is National Family Caregivers Month   Every day, more than 65 million family caregivers in the United States fulfill a vital role on the care team. November is National Family Caregivers Month, a great time to honor the family caregivers who devote their lives to caring for senior loved ones.   Family caregivers need [...]

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Verterans Day 2011

by Julie Ann Anderson on November 11, 2011

Happy Veteran’s day to all those who have served & who are currently serving!  And to the families who lent us your sons & daughters, your husbands & wives, your fathers & mothers! Today we honor them all & Thank them for their sacrifice and courage! Veteran’s Day Parade & BR Cohn Flyover If you [...]

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Halloween activities in Sonoma County…

by Julie Ann Anderson on October 29, 2011

  Pumpkin Patch – Petaluma- through Oct 31002011 Open Daily from 10am-6pm. Anderson Organic Vegetable Stand & Pumpkin Patch 4588 Bodega Ave., Petaluma. (707) 338-3363   Blind Scream Haunted House – Santa Rosa  threw Oct 31002011 Upon arriving you meet Doc Hunter & his twisted Family where you get a look into their scary world…..walling [...]

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Controlling Weight Key to Avoiding Diabetes

by Julie Ann Anderson on September 22, 2011

Diabetes is a common chronic condition of aging, which can lead to many problems for older adults such as eyesight damage. Exercise and a healthy diet are among the best ways to prevent this disease. At-home help also can provide seniors who are trying to stay healthy added support.    Q.    As I approach 75, [...]

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Aging Boomers strain cities build for the Young

by Julie Ann Anderson on September 19, 2011

 By LAURAN NEERGAARD – AP Medical Writer | AP – Mon, Jul 11, 2011..   NEW YORK (AP) — America’s cities are beginning to grapple with a fact of life: People are getting old, fast, and they’re doing it in communities designed for the sprightly. To envision how this silver tsunami will challenge a youth-oriented society, [...]

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Stages of Senior Care AN EDUCATIONAL SERIES PROMOTING HEALTH & WELLNESS   FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2011       FROM 1:00-5:00PM at The Lodge at Paulin Creek 2375 Range Avenue • Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Reception and guided tours to follow program at The Lodge of Paulin Creek Caring for our seniors has changed almost beyond recognition over [...]

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Have you met Sheri yet?

by Julie Ann Anderson on May 19, 2011

  Do you know Sheri? Have you met her before at one of our CAREGiver meetings perhaps here in Rohnert Park? Maybe you worked with the  same client before  either in Santa Rosa, Sebastopol or Petaluma with Sheri? Sheri began caring for the elderly in the 80’s as a CNA in skilled nursing facilities while [...]

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