Swan Creek Blog
Welcome to The Swan Creek blog section. This is where our writers reach out to the community and beyond. Read columns interactively right here, or subscribe to them via RSS to get automatic notification when there's an update.
A listing of the available categories is on the right side of this page. Click on a headline of interest to read it, or click on "view all posts" to read other blogs in various categories.
Tips for Caregivers
Please check out these caregiver tips by Joy Loverde,
author of "The Complete Eldercare Planner" and faculty member of "Eden Across America"
[Medical Emergency Tips]
(http://www.oprs.org/media/public/files/blog/01-Create_Quick_and_Easy_Access_-_mixed.MP3)
February is American Heart Month
February is Heart Month and a perfect time to evaluate your life style. Heart disease and stroke are major threats to your health.In the United States, heart disease is the number one cause of death among men and women.
Are Buckeye Chuck and Punxsutawney Phil SAD?
Since it is Groundhog Day, the buzz, of course, is whether or not the groundhog saw his shadow. In Ohio, Buckeye Chuck predicted a shortened winter, in direct conflict with Punxsutawney Phil, who thinks we’re in for at least six more weeks. No matter who is right, one thing is certain: we need to keep moving this winter to maintain a positive look on life.
Perfect Circle
A picture is worth a thousand words and the residents of Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS) are quite artistic. A great example of this talent is John Opie’s photography.
Practical Support for Caregivers
Practical Support for Caregivers: Icaregiver.org:
Family caregivers provide 80 percent of care to our nation’s older adults. Although caregivers take on their role wholeheartedly, and often derive great spiritual blessings from this important work -- they still need support. A terrific source of caregiver information can be found at www.icaregiver.org.
Our online resource offers the following: • Information on issues and topics of relevance to caregivers; • Guides, worksheets and educational materials to assist families in successful planning; • Direct links and descriptions of other age-related websites; and • A glossary of terms everyone can understand.
The Scoop on Safe Snow Shoveling
Every winter, the numbers of persons suffering from heart attacks climbs. Emergency room physicians also note a rise in back injuries during winter as well. The culprit? Snow shoveling.
Shoveling snow is hard work. Not only does it boost your heart rate and blood pressure, but it also places great strain on back muscles.
Subscribe to the blog feedCategories
Connect with Us
