Heart Attack and Agina

Remember, more woman die of heart disease than men - it's their number 1 killer. The first step to avoid a heart attack it to AVOID it and lower your risk for Heart Attack.

Get a baseline evaluation - know your numbers (Cholesterol and Blood Pressure) and make lifestyle changes

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Cold or Flu? How to know when you need to see your doctor

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More info from FamilyDoctor.org
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/infections/cold-flu/073.html

DIY Organic Vanilla Body Cream

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Not only is this a wonderful, chemical-free body cream, it makes a great gift. Many of the items can be purchased from your local healthfood store or from their web site www.gorgeouslgreen.com

End Stage Heart Disease - Research and Hope

What Your Children Need to Know and Have Access To If They Should Ever Have to Manage Your Finances

We all hope we stay healthy and alert forever but the grim reality is that illness or injury could make it necessary for our children to take over our finances someday.

Here's the information your children will need if they should ever have to manage your finances due to injury or illness.

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10 Tax Friendly States for Retirees

Where’s the best state for you to retire?

A lot will depend on your sources of income. For retirees, while relocating to an income-tax-free state such as Florida or Texas may sound appealing, sometimes the best retirement destination is a state that imposes an income tax, but offers generous exemptions for Social Security benefits, pensions and other types of typical retirement income.

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Open Enrollment for Medicare 2011 Starts TODAY - Get Informed

It's that time of year... the only time you can change your coverage options. Take the time to learn what your options are since they change every year. Remember, your health may be different this year than it was last year... ask questions, read, talk to others.... GET INFORMED.

Below are some links that may help you make a decision

From Consumer Health Reports - some of the most important changes that have impacted Medicare coverage happen this year!
http://www.consumerreports.org/health/insurance/health-insurance/medicare/medicare-changes.htm


Choosing or Changing Medicare Coverage
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The 2011 Medicare plan data is now available at http://www.medicare.gov. Even if you don’t want to change your plan(s), take a few minutes and review what changes your plan may have for 2011. This might be your Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) or Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug Plan – PDP).



Medicare Part D - Reducing Drug Costs


Medicare plans A - N - some brief information Click here

Medicare 2011 and Caregivers - Click here

Medicare.Gov Resource Locator - Click here

Decreasing Your Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes

Does Medicare cover flu shots?

From Medicare.gov

If you have Medicare Part B, your flu shot is free every year (there's no co-pay and it doesn't apply toward your deductible).
The shot must be ordered by your doctor.
Your doctor must accept Medicare and not charge more than Medicare will pay. Members of Medicare Advantage Plans need to ask their health plan for details on their coverage for the flu shot (they must cover at least what Medicare does – they may cover more).
Low cost flu shots (about $10) are available at many clinics and pharmacies at the beginning of flu season.
Where can I get a flu shot?
Here are some options for getting a flu shot:

Doctor's Office
Health Departments
Pharmacies
Offices -- many offer flu shots for employees

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Who Needs a Flu Shot? EVERYONE over the age of 6 months

The flu is not vomiting, not what you typically think of... fever and vomiting. That's gastroenteritis.

The Flu is a respiratory infection and it KILLS.

90% of the people who die from the flu are over 65.

Children also die from the flu.

Don't lose your life or a loved one to an infection that can be prevented with ONE vaccination!

Get informed, get the facts and dispell the myths.

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Schedule your flu shot online at your local CVS Pharmacy or check with your health department and pharmacy. Remember, the cost of the flu shot is less than you'll spend on medications if you get sick.

Watch this video about a couple who lost their daughter to the flu... she was never dehydrated, never had a fever.....sadly, it was a death that could have been prevented with ONE vaccination.

Don't have prescription insurance or can't afford your prescriptions?

SmithGlaxoKline may be able to help you

Check their web site

http://www.gskforyou.com/

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How to Make Beer Cheese Dip

Looking for something new for game days? This is a delicious dip!

Cheap Eats - Healthy Food on a Budget

Adult Day Care - What it is and Who benefits from it

Adult day services include adult day social programs and Alzheimer's day care. The daytime programs designed for seniors with health and or social needs. Adult day services provide a safe, loving atmosphere for seniors who need basic supervision and/or social stimulation.

Programs at an adult day services facility are designed specifically to meet the needs of each individual. These types of programs, however, are normally private pay situations, but some do offer scholarships based on need. Adult day services can provide assistance to seniors who are physically, mentally, or functionally impaired, require some level of care or companionship, need supervision, or benefit from stimulating activities.

Who Benefits?

Both the individual who participates in adult day care as well as their caregiver/family. Caregiving is stressful, even when you dearly love someone. Caregivers need to have time to run errands, get a hair cut, visit the doctor, shop for groceries, etc. Often a caregiver who has a day or half day to take care of these items is able to reduce a lot of their stress, knowing that their loved one is safe and being cared for so they may take care of the other necessary errands.

What Adult Day Services Offer

Adult day care is ideal for seniors who are unable to be monitored during the day by a primary caregiver or simply need daily interaction with trained people who can work one-on-one with your loved one. In addition to activity time, some adult day care facilities offer meal plans, hygiene assistance and transportation.

In Darke County, Brethren Retirement Community provides full or half-day care, 5 days a week, on their campus. Call today for more information or to schedule an appointment to tour Shuff Adult Day Center.

937-547-7600 or email jane.woodie@bhrc.org

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Congestive Heart Failure - What is it?

5 million Americans suffer from Congestive Heart Failure - more go undetected.

Learn more about this disease, the prevention and treatment, and make lifestyle changes to improve your health and reduce your risk.

Edema ( Water Retention) is not to be taken lightly - if your doctor is not able to reduce it, ask to be referred to a nephrologist - the life you save will be your own.

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9 Ways to Solve Bathroom Cleaning Products Using Products You Have at Home

As we grow older, most of us are trying to avoid commercial cleaning products and chemicals.

This article has solutions for 9 of the most common bathroom cleaning problems.

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Additionally, here is a way to make a non-toxic, all-purpose cleaner