The Leaves Journal
News, Information and Tips for Seniors
Know your risk of heat-related illnesses
Know the factors that increase your risk of heat-related illnesses.
The National Institute for Health shares: As we age, our ability to adequately respond to summer heat can become a serious problem. Older people are at significant increased risk of heat-related illnesses, known collectively as hyperthermia, during the summer months. Hyperthermia can include heat stroke, heat edema (swelling in your ankles and feet when you get hot), heat
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Home Sweet Home
Maybe you’ve seen the viral post about the gentleman who wants to live out his days in a Holiday Inn. Those kinds of posts certainly make for an amusing read but the reality is living in a hotel would grow wearisome quite quickly.
The truth is there’s no place like home. Most people when surveyed by the AARP, indicated that they would much prefer to stay
The Area Agency on Aging of West Michigan
The Area Agency on Aging of West Michigan wants to hear from you.
They are requesting input from individuals aged 60 and older about the needs faced in the community.
Home care, transportation services, meals and other senior services can be funded for those on limited income through Area Agency on Aging, Senior Resources and Reliance Community Care Partners. Area Agency on Aging for West Michigan services Kent County
Cognitive Vitality
Achieve and Maintaining Cognitive Vitality through Lifestyle Management
Mayo Clinic published an article entitled, Achieving and Maintaining Cognitive Vitality with Aging. In it they wrote:
“Emerging research has resulted in a growing understanding of the potentially modifiable risk factors associated with cognitive decline in late life, and several interventions are being evaluated in research studies to prevent cognitive decline and dementia in older persons.”
One of the Possible Strategies listed
Is the Apple watch right for you?
New watch from Apple may signify exciting things to come.
Let’s be clear, a $500 watch is a significant investment. Leaves isn’t promoting or profiting from the Apple brand and we haven’t had the opportunity to evaluate it live, however, since Apple has received FDA approval to call the Apple Watch Series 4 a medical device, a lot of interest has been generated, especially as a safety option
Dealing with a Stroke
Dealing with a Stroke
What is it?
While there are different types of strokes, in the simplest terms, a stroke is simply a sudden interruption of blood supply to the brain.
What happens?
The brain needs the oxygen which the blood supplies. Every minute your brain is deprived of blood and oxygen, about 2 million brain cells die. The longer the brain goes without oxygen, the more permanent the damage. Depending on
Forgive Blend
Forgive Blend
We love the Forgive blend for its fresh, woodsy scent. As with all doTerra oils, its comprised of only the highest quality, Certified Therapeutic Grade oils. The blend contains Spruce leaf, Bergamot peel, Juniper berry, Myrrh resin, Arborvitae wood, Nootka tree wood, Thyme leaf and Citronella herb.
Some of the suggested uses include:
- Promoting feelings of contentment, relief and patience
- Counteracting negative emotions like guilt and apathy
- Helping release feelings
Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Join Leaves in the walk to end Alzheimer’s! Leaves Personal Care wants to help lead the way to Alzheimer’s first survivor! To help raise funds for research and treatments we are participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®.
Currently, more than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s and that number is expected to grow to as many as 16 million by 2050. Our future is at risk unless
After Surgery Care
So you’re having surgery!
Going “under the knife” can be a scary time but there are things you can do to help you on the road to recovery. Here are a few tips:
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Get Moving – As soon as your Dr. gives you permission get up and get walking. Some of the most serious complications post-surgery are pneumonia and blood clots. Many people also experience uncomfortable constipation. Going for
Meaningful Relationships
Meaningful Relationships
We are created for relationships. Our grandmothers knew this. The wisest man on earth, King Solomon, wrote; “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Again, if two lie together, they keep
Senior Advocacy
Senior Advocacy Advocacy is one of Leaves Personal Care’s pillars. As such, we thought it would be good to share with you about some of the advocacy choices available to you.
AARP is ubiquitous as the “retirement” organization which does a lot of public lobbying for issues important to seniors, but did you know that several organizations also cater to that age group?
Here’s a comparison of a few of
Living with a Diabetes Diagnosis
Learn all you can. Sometimes denial, apathy or a sincere belief that it’s not that big of a deal can lead to a lack of learning and harmful consequences. Attend classes, seek out and read up on the disease through reputable online sources and books. Ask the physician or diabetic nurse for recommendations on resources.
Sun Safety for Seniors
After a long winter indoors many of us are excited to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine! Nevertheless, remembering the importance of Summer Safety is especially important as we age. Three risks are particularly accentuated for the elderly; Dehydration, Heat Stroke and Sun Burn.
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