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HOW TO VISIT A LOVED ONE IN A NURSING HOME
We should value all ages in our communities, from the very young to the very old. But, the frail elderly residing in nursing homes and assisted living facilities often feel isolated and excluded. Once a loved one has moved to a nursing home, it is important to visit as often as time allows. Residents of nursing facilities need to be reassured on a regular basis that they are still an important member of the family and of the community. Try to look beyond physical appearances. Think of each resident as an interesting individual who has experienced much in life and has a wealth of wisdom. Each person has a unique personality that is not dependent upon physical appearance. Conversation on nursing home visits may be strained. You may not know what to say or do. If the resident is able to communicate, start a conversation with some reminiscing about the "good old days." Ask your loved one to remember about their best birthday celebration, first car, baking in the old home,
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• To stimulate hearing, take a CD player or MP-3 to play a recording of the children or grandchildren talking or Give the resident your full attention even if you have heard the singing. You can also record messages from relatives and story before. Listen with your heart as well as with your mind, friends, or conversations at family gatherings. Make a allowing them to enjoy their memories. Watch the body lan- verbal journal of a trip or vacation to play for a loved one. guage and be alert to feelings that may be expressed beneath the words. Complaints may be an indication of loneliness. • To stimulate taste, take a favorite food or beverage to Personal contact is extremely important. If they are receptive, enjoy with the resident. Share seasonal foods or vegetahold their hand, give them hugs when you arrive and leave, bles from your garden. Check with nursing staff before and give them eye contact when they are talking to you. introducing foods to learn about any diet restrictions. Residents who are confused or disoriented may bother you. These folks often can be reached simply by gently holding their hands and looking into their eyes. Often residents with Alzheimer's disease enjoy listening to poetry or short stories read to them.
• Having a meal together is a wonderful visiting activity. In most facilities, arrangements can be made with the staff for family members to eat a meal with the resident in the dining room or to take the resident out to eat. Please plan to pay for your meal and those of any other guests.
Understand that silence can be golden. If a confused resident does not respond to conversation, tender moments watching • Smell can also be a powerful evoker of memories. birds, enjoying the seasonal landscape or listening to soft Perfume or lotion can remind a lady of her first dance or music can be wonderful for you both. wedding day. Vanilla may remind a mother of her days spent baking for the family. Other smells can remind folks Speak to all residents as adults, not as children. The use of the of camping, cookouts, fishing trips, etc. If possible, take term "we" instead of "you" robs a person of his or her identity. the resident outside to literally smell the flowers, spring "How are we this morning?," is patronizing to many listeners. rain, fresh cut grass in summer, fallen leaves in autumn, Treating older adults like children, even if they are cognitively etc. impaired, contributes to low self-esteem and increased dependence. Remember whenever you visit a loved one in a nursing home, you should bring joy and, if possible, laughter. Here are some simple tips to make a nursing visit enjoyable for everyone: Substitute shared activities for limited conversation. Plan to • Share news about your life and your family. Don't for- visit Grandpa during the time his favorite football or baseball get the photo album and feel free to brag about the team is playing so you can watch the game together. grandchildren. It is important to assist nursing home residents to keep in • Share funny stories or talk about your day-to-day life. touch with the community. While you are visiting make a Tell your loved one about trivial events; even little details phone call to an old friend or distant relative. Or help the rescan be important and make elders feel included. ident write a letter to maintain contact. Look at a hometown newspaper together and talk about news from the old neigh• Give the resident a manicure. Take a nail file, clippers, borhood. lotion and some colorful nail polish. No matter their age, women love to have their nails polished. And, lastly, become acquainted with the nursing home staff. Your involvement and consistent visits illustrate your interest in • To stimulate a resident's sense of sight, bright colors and your loved one as well as an appreciation of the care they bold forms are best. Take a large calendar, posters, pic- receive. Understand that often members of the staff become ture books or catalogs with animals, flowers or birds. It like extended family to nursing home residents. Do not hesican be great fun to pretend to plan a garden or flower tate to thank the staff or compliment something they have bed. done well.
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HOW TO BICYCLE SAFELY AT ANY AGE ---Salem, Ohio---(March 2011)---Riding a bike is a great way to get in shape after a long winter of inactivity, but it can also be an enjoyable recreational activity for the entire family. No matter what your goal, familiarize yourself with basic bicycle safety tips to avoid injury. Helmets Save Lives It is estimated that more than half a million people seek emergency care each year for bicycle-related injuries. Accidents can happen anytime, anywhere and affect even the most experienced riders. Cuts, scrapes and broken bones can heal, but a head injury can cause permanent disability or even death. A properly-fitted bicycle helmet, worn during all rides, is a wise investment for a cyclist of any age. Choosing a Helmet With hundreds to choose from, you are sure to find a helmet that suits your needs and budget. Here are some tips to help you purchase a bike helmet: • Do some research on-line before shopping for a helmet, and be prepared to try on many different styles before you find the helmet that is right for you.
to stretch before beginning, take plenty of water with you, and obey all safety rules and regulations. These general bicycle safety tips will keep your equipment in safe working order and help you to avoid injury: • Inspect your bicycle regularly, paying attention to the brakes, tire pressure, frame and seat adjustment. • Check the fit of the bike to assure it is appropriate for the rider’s size. Adjustments will likely be needed to accommodate growing children. • Wear a helmet at all times, and make sure it is strapped. Wear the helmet even for “short” neighborhood trips. Bike accidents can occur on quiet neighborhood streets or bike trails. • Wear proper attire for the weather, including shoes and socks. Do not wear flip flops or long shoe laces that can get caught on pedals. • Ride your bicycle near the right-hand side of the path.
• Don’t complete this task in a hurried manner—allow yourself or your child enough time to make sure the helmet fits snuggly, sits correctly on the head and is adjusted properly on the chin.
• Give pedestrians the right-of-way.
• If possible, allow your child to select a color, style or theme that they prefer. If your child likes the helmet, he is more likely to wear it without argument.
• Don’t attempt to talk on a cell phone or text while riding.
• Never carry objects, including other people, while riding.
• Adults need helmets, too. Set a good example for children by wearing one every time you ride.
• Learn the hand signals for turning and stopping.
Cycling for Exercise after a Long Winter Cycling is a great form of exercise that can help with weight loss or weight management. Like walking, the intensity and duration of cycling can be adjusted depending on your goals. Many people enjoy this form of exercise because of its relatively low impact on the joints. If you have been inactive for a while, talk to your doctor first, and start your cycling program gradually.
Safe Cycling for Kids
If you will be cycling alone, tell someone when you are leaving and where you will be riding. Consider starting out on a community bicycle trail, free of vehicular traffic. There will be no cars to share the road, but there will be obstacles to watch out for, including other cyclists, walkers, children and pets. Remember
Consider enrolling your child in an age-appropriate bicycle safety course that includes classroom instruction, as well as a road course to practice the rules being taught.
Before allowing your child to ride alone, take the time to observe their skill level. Riding a bike is a big responsibility that requires maturity, as well as the ability to understand and execute safety rules. Readiness occurs at different ages for different children.
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HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY This is a bit different than depression, but it's definitely possible to have both. Anxiety symptoms, some are similar to depression ones. It doesn't come from sadness, but more from fears and phobias. Anxiety can be treated with anxiety drugs and therapy as well. See if any of these symptoms apply to you. Step 1: Living in constant fear and nervousness. This is the typical definition of anxiety disorder, which comes from nerves, along with constant worry and fear. A lot of different things can trigger this, for instance post-traumatic stress is very common with anxiety. These fears become uncontrollable and difficult to overcome. This is different from having common effects of these. These fears and nerves overwhelm you and become apart of your daily life. Dealing with anxiety like this will require anxiety medication along with therapy. Step 2: Having social anxiety disorder. Social anxiety means one who is not very social, and becomes extremely nervous when they're in a social situations. Not just nervous, was honestly scared. An extreme case of this, is where social anxiety starts to effect your life. It will effect your job life, social life, and it makes it extremely difficult for one to function when they suffer from this. For example: a person can become so nervous, and scared over a social situation, they constantly obsessed over it weeks before it even happens. They live in constant panic over human interactions with a majority of people. This may seem harmless, but it's not at all. It can really effect a persons daily life, where they tend to shut out the entire outside world because of it. Anxiety medication will most likely be
needed, along with therapy. A lot of people suffer from this, there is no shame in it. If this is the least of your problems, then consider yourself lucky. Step 3: Obsessive-compulsive disorder. This is a very, very serious symptom and form of anxiety disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorder, is when a person is in a state of constant worry, or panic that tends to be translated into acts of repetitive behaviors. Those symptoms are what define a obsessive-compulsive disorder. Step 4: Difficult falling asleep. If you struggle to sleep, because of these fears, then your anxiety seems to overwhelm you. These are strong signs and symptoms of anxiety disorder. Now, not being able to sleep every now and then over common worries through the day, that's not exactly the end of the word. However, if your anxiety of fears, and nerves keep you up at night on consistent basis, then treatment is needed. Step 5: Signs of any panic attacks. When the fear overwhelms you, it can come from basically nothing whatsoever, something very little that triggers a thought in your subconscious, then boom it hits you. You'll struggle to breathe and you'll feel as if you're having a heart attack. You'll feel like a burning feeling in your chest, and sometimes a person may even pass out briefly from this. If you have one of these, it's a panic attack, caused by anxiety. Medication and a therapist is needed immediately.
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WHY DO I USE THIS PHOTO IN MY ADS? AND WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT IT... Dear friend,
ple do so much better. I have the best job in the world! And that’s how it happened!
“I know you.” That’s what people usually say when they meet me in town. Then they say, “You’re Dr. Bill. I’ve seen your ad with that picture of you and your family.” Well, perhaps I should tell you a little more about that photo, and why I use it in my ads. Let’s start with my story.
Now let me tell you about our family, I’m the guy in the middle ,on the left is my wife Beverly, she is incredibly smart, talented and beautiful, and the reason we have had such great success. Our kids, Jacob, Madison and Dylan, all get adjusted regularly and it makes a big difference in their lives. You see, unlike many of Years ago something happened to me that changed my life for- their little friends, they rarely get the “common” childhood illever. Let me tell you my story. nesses like colds, ear infect-ions, or the flu. They are what I call typical “chiropractic kids.” This may I am a senior in college and interested seem like a small thing, but it makes a in sports medicine when it happens. huge difference to them, and to our It’s just a school assignment, but it family! turns out that it changes my life. You see, I’m assigned to intern for three It’s strange how life is, because now months with an amazing doctor. I people come to see me with their spend lots of time fol-lowing him health problems and concerns. Also around and learning from him, but most they come to me with their headof all, I’m learning from the people who aches, migraines, chronic pain, neck have come to him for help. I notice that pain, whiplash from car accidents, there are a lot of incredible things going shoulder/arm pain, carpal tunnel synon in the office. But, that’s not all… drome, backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, numbness in I see kids that are very sick get well. I see limbs, athletic injuries, just to name a people crawl in and walk out. I hear stofew. ries from patients that have suffered with all kinds of problems and started to feel Here’s what some of my patients better when they came to see this doctor. had to say: I realize that I am seeing miracles happen and the patients all love this doctor “My daughter and I were in a car because he has made such a positive accident, we both had headaches, neck and back pain. Our impact on their lives. You see, this amazing doctor is a chiro- family doctor recommended we see Dr. Bill. After a short course practor. of treatment we were pain free”- ( Kathy, Hanoverton) This new way of looking at health fascinates me so much that I decide to go to chiropractic school myself. And you know what? I’ve never looked back; it was the best thing that I’ve ever done. Every single day I feel blessed to take care of people, especially people who’ve found help no-where else. Many of these people had given up hope before chiropractic.
“I suffered with neck pain and headaches, and the pain in my shoulder was so bad that it could barely be touched. Thanks to Dr. Bill, my headaches are gone and the neck and shoulder pain have greatly de-creased!” – (Cynthia, Lisbon)
“I suffered a low back injury at work, Dr. Bill took care of the pain, and his staff took care of all the paperwork for me. Now I just get When someone comes to see me, I do an exam, and then, a check up when I need one.” – (Margie, Lisbon) “adjust” their spine to help remove pressure from the nerves. Those adjustments don’t hurt, they actually feel good. And peo- You should know that I don’t heal anyone of anything. What I do
M O R N I N G J O U R N A L H O W - T O G U I D E 2 0 1 1 • T U E S D A Y, M A R C H 2 2 , 2 0 1 1 • 7 is perform a specific spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, and the body responds by healing itself. We get tremendous results. It’s as simple as that! Forty-eight million Americans no longer have health insurance, and those who do have found that their benefits are reduced. That’s where my chiropractic comes in. Many people find that they actually save money on their health care expenses by seeing a chiropractor. Another way to save…studies show that chiropractic may double your immune capacity, naturally and without drugs. The immune system fights colds, the flu, and other sicknesses. So you may not be running off to the doctor as much. This is especially important if you are self-employed. You Benefit from an Amazing Offer - Look, it shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg to correct your health. You are going to write a check to someone for your health care expenses, you may as well write one for a lesser amount for chiropractic. When you bring in this article, you will receive my entire new patient exam for $17. That’s with consultation, exam, any therapy….the whole ball of wax. This exam could cost you $150 elsewhere. But, please call right away be-cause this offer expires on April 30, 2011, and I don’t want you to miss out. Great care at a great fee…Please, I hope that there’s no misunderstanding about quality of care just because I have a lower exam fee. You’ll get great care at a great fee. My qualifications…I am a graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic. I have been in practice for 12 years. I’ve been entrusted to take care of tiny babies, senior citizens, and even entire families. I just have that low exam fee to help more people who need care. My assistants are Beverly and Tiffany, and they are all really great people. Our office is both friendly and warm and we try our best to make you feel at home. We have a wonderful service, at an exceptional fee. Our office is called THE NECK AND BACK PAIN RELIEF CENTER and it is located in Lisbon at 7735 state route 45 ( in the county seat plaza ). Our phone number is 330--420-3670. Call Beverly, Tiffany, or me today for an appointment. We can help you. Thank you. - Bill Grubbs, D.C. P.S. When accompanied by the first, I am also offering the second family member this same examination for only $10. P.P.S. Can you imagine not having to wait at a doctor’s office? Well, your time is as valuable as mine. That’s why we have a nowait policy. You will be seen within minutes of your appointment.
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What is chiropractic? Chiropractic is the art, science and philosophy that concerns itself with the relationship between the nervous system and the health of the body. Chiropractors use carefully controlled and directed pressure to restore spinal bones to their normal motion and position. This procedure is known as a chiropractic adjustment. What Does a Chiropractor Do? A doctor of chiropractic locates and removes small misalignments in the spinal column which is known as a vertebral subluxation complex (VSC). VSC is also known as spinal nerve stress and when present it obstructs the flow of nerve impulses throughout the body
ONCE PATIENTS EXPERIENCE THE VALUE OF CHIROPRACTIC, MANY CHOOSE TO CONTINUE.
How long will I have to keep going? Once patients experience the value of Chiropractic, many choose to continue. However, how long you decide to benefit from Chiropractic care is always up to you. What type of conditions do Chiropractors treat? Chiropractors treat a wide variety of conditions including but not limited to: low back pain, whiplash, neck pain, scoliosis, headaches, torticollis, sciatica, sprain/strains, shoulder and arm pain, herniated discs, thoracic outlet referred pain syndromes
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HOW TO PURCHASE A TRACTOR The value-packed New Holland 3-cylinder, 30-hp T1510 compact tractor delivers reliable performance, solid construction and easy operation at an economical price. Part of New Holland’s Lean and Mean™ series of economy tractors, the T1510 can be customized with a choice of transmissions, two-wheel drive or front-wheel drive axle, and other features. The T1510 features several standard feature upgrades compared to the TC30 model it replaces, including a foldable ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure) for height restrictions or special work, twoposition extendable drawbar and a fender-mounted cup holder. Manual or hydrostatic transmission The T1510 is a dependable workhorse that can be equipped with a three-range hydrostatic transmission or 9x3 gear transmission. With the hydrostatic transmission, the operator chooses the appropriate range and a single foot pedal allows the operator to change speed and direction with no shifting or clutching required. It makes it easy to maneuver while mowing, loading or blowing snow. The 9 x 3 mechanical transmission offers three ranges for more gear choices than the transmissions found on many competitive tractors. This provides greater flexibility in working speeds.
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HOW TO CHOOSE A SKILLED NURSING CENTER According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) there are four important steps to consider when choosing a nursing home: • Find out about the nursing homes in your area. • Find out how nursing homes compare in quality. • Visit the nursing homes you are interested in, or have someone visit for you.
By selecting "Nursing Home Compare" on www.medicare.gov, you will be able to find out how nursing homes compare in quality in your area. You will be able to view the State inspection reports, including deficiencies, for all Ohio nursing homes and look at other information such as staffing levels. Other ways to find out about nursing home quality: Ask friends and other people you know who may have placed a loved one in a particular long term care facility if they were satisfied.
Choose the nursing home that best meets your needs. Step 1: Find out about the nursing homes in your area. To find out about the nursing homes in your area: Look at www.medicare.gov on the internet. We will refer to this important website again. You can search nursing homes in your area by State, county and zip code. If you or a loved one will be admitted to a long term care facility from the hospital, ask the hospital's discharge planner or social worker for a list of local nursing homes. They can help you find a bed available. Call your Area Agency on Aging. Trumbull, Mahoning & Columbiana Counties fall under District XI and can be reached toll free by calling 1-800-686-7367. This agency can give you information about the nursing homes in your area. Step 2: Find out how nursing homes compare in quality. To find out about the nursing homes in your area: Quality care means providing the best possible quality of life and doing the right things at the right time. The nursing home industry is regulated by State and Federal requirements.
Call your long term care ombudsman. The ombudsman program helps residents of nursing homes solve problems by acting on their behalf. Ombudsman visit nursing homes and speak with residents throughout the year to make sure resident's rights are protected. Step 3: Visit the nursing homes you are interested in. Before choosing a nursing home, visit the nursing homes you are interested in. If you are unable to visit, have someone visit for you. A visit gives you the chance to see the residents, staff and facility. It also gives you the opportunity to see the interaction between residents and staff. Below are a few tips to help you prepare for your visit: Get information regarding services the nursing home provides, charge for a basic room fee, are there any additional costs. By law, the nursing home must have the results of the most recent survey of the facility done by Federal or State surveyors available for you to see. Before you actually visit the facility, go over any information you may have already gathered. Take the formal tour by making an appointment before you visit and make sure you ask questions. Look around to get a better picture of the services and activities. Revisit the nurs-
ing home a second time, on a different day and time than the day you first visited. Try to visit during the late morning or midday. This will allow you to see the residents when they are out of bed, participating in an activity or eating. Try to leave with all your questions answered. If not, don't be afraid to call the facility. Ask the staff to explain anything you see and hear that you may not understand. Some important questions include: Is the nursing home certified by Medicare and Medicaid? Is the nursing home easy to visit for family and friends? Ask to see a copy of the activity calendar. Step 4: Choose the nursing home that best meets your needs. When you have the necessary information about the nursing home, discuss it with your family, friends, doctor, clergy, or social worker. The list below can help you see how nursing homes may vary. Quality of Life: Does the staff treat residents in a respectful way? Are there a variety of social, recreational, or religious activities? Quality of Care: Are there enough staff? Can residents still see their personal doctors? What did the quality information at www.medicare.gov on "Nursing Home Compare" show about this nursing home? Location: Is the nursing home close to family and friends so they can visit often? Frequent visits are the best way to make sure that you or your loved one does well in the nursing home. Having visitors can make the transition to the nursing home easier for you and your family. In summary, it's never too early to start planning for long term care. These are just some of the basic information needed to consider
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HOW DO LYRIC HEARING DEVICES WORK? About Lyric Hearing Lyric® is the first and only extended wear hearing device that is 100% invisible. Lyric is comfortably placed in the ear canal by a Lyric trained hearing professional and can be worn 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for months at a time.* No surgery or anesthesia is required. Unlike many other hearing aids, Lyric is positioned completely inside the ear canal, so it uses your ear’s natural anatomy to provide exceptional sound quality.
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How Lyric Works - No Battery Changes Lyric® is comfortably placed in the ear canal by a Lyric trained hearing professional during a routine office visit. No surgery or anesthesia is required.
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Lyric is sold on a subscription basis, meaning you will purchase a year’s worth of Lyric devices at a time. You will be guaranteed to have the most advanced Lyric hearing technology currently available, since you will be receiving new devices at each follow-up
*Lyric can be worn for up to 120 days at a time. Individual replacement needs may vary. **Based on a telephone survey of 67 patients who had worn the Lyric hearing aid for at least 30 days.
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HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR SWIMMING POOL Daily Pool Operating Instructions 1. Pool Filter should run at least 12 to 16 hours per day To calculate the exact number of hours you need to run your pool you need to know the gallons per minute turn over rate of your filter and the GPM rate of your pump and the amount of pipe/hose that is used throughout your filtration system. This is called the hydraulics of the filter. Once you have determined the turn over rate, Summer Fun Pools recommends that your run your pool enough hours to turn over your water 2.5 times per day. If you call your professional swimming pool retailer they can tell you how many hours per day is the minimum you need to run you filter. (24 hours per day is best). Summer Fun suggests that if you are running the filter less than 24 hours then you should invest in a timer. If you are running your pool part of the day it is best to have it running during the daylight hours (instead of night). 2. Make sure your skimmer and pump baskets are empty and clear of leaves or other debris. 3. Sanitizer must be in your pool each day. See the following Options: Option 1: Summer Fun now offers a chemical free, salt free, deterioation free water treatment system. This system allows you to swim in water that is like bottled water! Stop by our store to find out more about this revolutionary system. Option 2: Use chlorine tablets in the pool one time per week. Summer Fun recommends a system from PPG called Sustain. This system has a one day per week tablet requirement that provides sanitation, shock and algae preventative. We have had many years of success using this system. Option 3: Use an automatic chlorinator. When the chlorinator is full and the level is set correctly the pool is given an appropriate amount of chlorine sanitizer each day. The chlorine in an automatic chlorinator lasts and average of two weeks prior ot needing attention from you. The best Chlorinators on the market offer a bacteriacide/algaecide insert that lasts the entire pool season requiring even less daily or weekly maintanence for the pool owners. The best system we found for this is the Frog mineral system.
Option 4: Manually adding chlorine tabs or granular to pool skimmer every day. Do not forget, as unsanitized water grows bacteria and algae. Option 5: Salt Generators are another way to add chlorine to your swimming pool, however due to the expense and the corrosive nature of the salt generators Summer Fun does not recommend this type of system. The salt deteriorates all metal components of the swimming pool such as ladders, hand rails, diving board bases, and if the pool is a steel wall pool and the liner ever gets a small pinhole in it, the salt will also deteriorate the entire structure of the swimming pool. For people with a chlorine allergy Bromine, or Pristine Blue are systems that have low Chlorine demands. BEWARE OF DISCOUNT CHEMICALS, AND UNSTABILIZED CHLORINE. A GOOD STABILIZED CHLOR TAB WILL HAVE 99% TRI-CHLOR AND OTHER DISCOUNT CHLORINE CAN HAVE LESS THAN 65% AVAILABLE CHLORINE. Weekly Pool Maintenance 1. Completely backwash, rinse or regenerate your filter (depending on type of filter) 2. Test water for Chlorine, pH and Alkalinity. 3. Adjust pH and Alkalinity as needed. 4. Add Chlorine/Sanitizer to pool. 5. Vacuum pool floor and walls as needed. 6. Shock pool and add Algaecide, (unless you are using a system used that provides these components as part of their system such a Sustain or Frog mineral system. 7. Check and adjust water level as needed. Water should always be half way up the skimmer(s). Basic Water Chemistry Terms CHLORINE/Bromine - Is the main sanitizer to kill algae and bacteria in the
pool water. The level should be between 2.0 and 3.0 on your test kit. During hot weather, high readings are better. Never swim in water with chlorine levels above 8.2 ppm. pH - Is the level of how acidic the pool water is. You must maintain a good pH level or your chlorine will not work effectively. The level should be between 7.2 and 7.6. Never swim in water below 6.0 ppm. ALKALINITY - Is a pH stabilizer. It helps to keep the pH within the proper levels so that the chlorine can work effectively. It reduces pH “bounce”. The level should be between 80 - 120. STABILIZER - Also known as Cyanuric Acid, is a chemical which forms a protective bond around the chlorine, making it more resistant to being burned off by the sun. Makes chlorine tablets last longer. Stabilizer levels should be checked and adjusted each season. Also, pools should be stabilized whenever a large amount of fresh water has been added. The level should be 40-60 ppm. REMEMBER - Good water chemistry can only be achieved when all four of these chemical levels are kept constant. Good Alkalinity helps keep the pH in the right range so that the chlorine can do its job properly. Stabilizer keeps more of the chlorine in the water instead of being wasted ! Summer Fun recommends a free complete water analysis at least 3 times per year. First when you open your pool after winter, mid season and before shutting your pool down at the end of the swimming season. We can test for 10-15 chemicals in the water that the residential test kits do not show. This allows the homeowner to stay on top of chemical readings that can cause havoc with keeping your pool clean, healthy and safe to use. Although many think there is a lot of routine maintance with a swimming pool, with the proper equipment and systems in use, it only takes about 20 minutes each week to properly maintain your swimming pool, if you would like futher information on the newest technologies and options please stop by Summer Fun pools where we can assist you in making your pool a source of fun and the least amount of work possible.
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