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Senior Olympics
Have you ever embraced The Olympic Dream? Have you
ever imagined holding Olympic gold? Well, they say it is never
too late, and when it comes to Olympic dreams, the saying
holds true.
Since 1986 the Senior Olympics have been established as the
U.S. Olympic Committee's official arm to seniors and functions
in cooperation with the President's Council on Physical
Fitness and Sports. The Games are open to adults aged 50 and
above.
The 2007 Senior
Olympics Summer National Games will be held in Louisville,
Kentucky from June 22 – July 7. Find out all the details at
the official website.
If you'd like a little longer to plan and get in shape,
visit the website for the 2009 Games in San
Francisco.
Water and Fluids
It’s summertime and the temperatures are rising. And
with that comes a greater risk of dehydration, especially
among older adults. Why? Older adults have less
sensitivity to thirst and aren’t as likely to drink when they
need to.
Older adults need at least 2 liters of fluids everyday. The
less fluids you consume, especially in hot weather, the more
likely you are to become dehydrated.
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An Apple A Day
The cliché that “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”, is
as American as apple pie! But is there any truth to
it? Actually there is quite a bit of truth to it.
Indeed! The peel is chock-full of phytochemicals that are
beneficial in preventing cancer, heart disease, and many other
illnesses.
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more ...
The Jitterbug Cell Phone
Do your friends tease you about being the last person on
Earth to get a cell phone? Do you console yourself by
rationalizing that you really don't need one, except maybe for
an emergency. Would you actually really like to have one but
the numbers are too difficult to see and the volume is not
strong enough to hear. Perhaps you’d like to have one but only
for emergencies rather than one with a hefty service plan.
Would you be willing to consider the idea if the numbers
were legible and the keys easy to press? Would it make a
difference if you could have one just for emergencies? The
Jitterbug cell phone may be an option for you.
A new cell phone is now available that is designed for
people who need 10 – 300 minutes per month. The service
provides operator assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
It's easy to read, and easy to dial. Simple plans are
available that range from the Emergency plan (only for 911
calls), to plans that offer 30, 60 and 300 minutes per
month.
Read more about this phone and the service plans:
Jitterbug
Cell Phone (review by firstStreet)
Review
by TechnoScout
Jitterbug
Cell Phone for Boomers and Beyond
Take Charge Tips
Home Safety
Eat Healthy - Keep Food Safe
News of issues related to food safety are becoming more
common. To learn more about keeping your home free of food
safety issues, read more about Food
Safety.
Be Active - Play Safe
Being active can take on many forms. Anything from
gardening to working out in your own home gym is a
possibility. During the summer many people work and play in
their yards. These activities may bring you into contact
with home exercise equipment, gardening tools, equipment,
pesticides and chemicals.
It is important to know guidelines for skin protection,
backyard grilling safety and swimming safety.
Visit the Home
Safety Council website for more information.
Get Checked - Check Home Safety Equipment
Accidents and home emergencies often happen. We can
protect ourselves from the dangers of these situations by
installing, and maintaing proper safety equipment. Part of
keeping your home safe is to regularly check the equipment
and make sure they are operating properly. Replace batteries
on a regular basis rather than waiting for them to run
out.
Make a habit of checking fire and smoke alarms, carbon
monoxide detectors, and home securitiy
systems.
Be Smoke Free - Keep Indoor Clean
Second-hand smoke can be harmful to those who share a home
with a person who smokes. If you smoke, protect those around
you by taking steps to stop smoking.
Even if no one in your home smokes, we can all be exposed
to pollutants in the air.
Read about steps you can take to keep your indoor air
quality healthy in this guide: A
Guide for Creating a Healthier Home.
Be Positive - Make Positive Surroundings
Issues that older adults face adds to the stress that
comes with living in our modern world. Many times the
circumstances in which we live cannot be changed, or at least
cannot be changed quickly. Take positive steps to manage the
issues you face.
Mental Health America recommends taking these steps:
- Relax your mind
- Exercise
- Connect with others
- Get enough rest
- Help others
- Know your limits
- Keep a journal
- Watch negative self-talk
- Get invoved in spiritual activities
- Write down three good things that happen to you each day
for a week
- Remember, it's OK to ask for help
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