WHIDBEY ISLAND
HEALTHCARE GUIDE
2020 Your Health Matters
A Supplement of the Whidbey News-Times and South Whidbey Record
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People with Alzheimer’s can still enjoy having visitors Don’t let Dementia or Alzheimer’s rob you of pleasant visits with your friend or family member. With a little practice it’s entirely possible to experience rewarding visits and conversation with them. Here are a few simple tips from the Alzheimer’s Association to help improve your next visit. Limit visitors to 1 or 2 people at a time. Schedule visits for the time of day when your older adult is usually at their best. Minimize distractions by keeping the environment calm and quiet. Keep your tone and body language friendly and positive. Don’t speak too loudly. Make eye contact and stay at their eye level. Introduce yourself even if you’re sure they must know you. Speak slowly and in short sentences with only one idea per sentence.
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Give them extra time to speak or answer questions,and use open-ended questions. Be ok with sitting together in silence. • Follow their lead, don’t force conversation topics or activities. • Validate their feelings. Allow them to express sadness, fear, or anger. • Enter their reality. Go with the flow of the conversation even if they talk about things that aren’t true or don’t make sense. • Share and discuss memories of the past. They’re more likely to remember things from long ago. • Come prepared with an activity, like something to read out loud, a photo album to look at, or some of their favorite music to listen to. • Give hugs, gentle touches, or massage
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arms or shoulders if the person gives permission and enjoys it. DON’T • Say “do you remember?” This can cause anger or embarrassment. • Argue. If they say something that’s not correct, just let it go. • Point out mistakes. It just makes them feel badly and doesn’t help the conversation. • Assume they don’t remember anything. Many people have moments of clarity. • Take mean or nasty things they say personally. The disease may twist their words or make them react badly out of confusion, fear, or anger. • Talk down to them. They deserve respect. • Talk about them with other people as if they’re not there.
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TEN DOCTOR-RECOMMENDED HEALTH TIPS FOR THE NEW YEAR Four in 10 adults in the U.S. have two or more chronic diseases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While certain conditions and risk factors are beyond one’s control, now is the perfect time to consider the many lifestyle choices you can make for improved health. To get you started, the AMA is offering 10 wellness tips for the new year:
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Steps you take now can help prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. Learn your risk by taking the self-screening test at DoIHavePrediabetes.org.
2. Be more physically active.
Adults should do at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity activity.
3. Visit LowerYourHBP.org to
better understand blood pressure numbers and take necessary steps to get high blood pressure‚ also known as hypertension — under control. Doing so will reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke.
4. Reduce your intake
of processed foods, especially those with added sodium and sugar. Eat less red meat and processed meats, and
add more plant-based foods, such as olive oil, nuts and seeds to your diet. Also reduce your consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and drink more water instead. Drinking sugary beverages -- even 100% fruit juices -- is associated with a higher all-cause mortality risk, a new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests.
5. If your health care
professional determines that you need antibiotics, take them exactly as prescribed. Antibiotic resistance is a serious public health problem and antibiotics will not make you feel better if you have a virus, such as a cold or flu.
6. If consuming alcohol,
do so in moderation as defined by the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans — up to one drink daily for women and two drinks daily for men, and only by adults of legal drinking age.
7. Talk with your doctor
about tobacco and e-cigarette use (or vaping) and how to quit. Declare your home and car smoke- and aerosol-free to eliminate secondhand exposure.
8. Pain medication is
personal. If you’re taking prescription opioids or
other medications, follow your doctor’s instructions. Store them safely to prevent misuse and properly dispose of any leftover medication.
9. Make sure your family is up-to-date on vaccines, including the annual influenza vaccine for everyone age six months or older. If you’re pregnant, you can receive the flu vaccine during any trimester, but should receive the Tdap vaccine early in the third trimester to protect yourself against flu and whooping cough.
10. Manage stress. A good diet, sufficient sleep (at least 7.5 hours per night), daily exercise and wellness activities, like yoga and meditation, are key ingredients to maintaining and improving your mental health, but don’t hesitate to ask for help from a mental health professional when you need it. Story provided by StatePoint
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LOOKING TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH THIS YEAR? DON’T OVERLOOK YOUR EYES
Here’s why:
• It’s easy: With a comprehensive eye exam,
making an appointment is easy: you simply show up and your eye doctor tests different aspects of your vision and eye health. An eye exam is a small investment of energy that reaps huge health rewards. • Immediate results: During your visit, you’ll learn the state of your vision, and if you wear glasses or contact lenses, whether your prescription has changed. • It’s really healthy: Beyond ensuring great vision, an eye exam is often the first line of defense when it comes to protecting your health. During your visit, the eye doctor will examine your eyes to check their visual acuity (or how clearly you see), and for any signs of eye conditions like dry eyes, digital eye strain, glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration.
A comprehensive eye exam gives eye doctors an unobstructed view of the eyes’ blood vessels and optic nerves, both of which can give away signs of chronic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure and even some cancers years before a person shows symptoms. Unfortunately, many outward signals of diseases and conditions don’t appear until some damage has occurred, making eye exams powerful, preventative tools to keep tabs on what’s quietly happening in your body. To find an eye doctor near you, visit www.vsp.com/eye-doctor. You don’t need 20/20 vision to see that the case for a 2020 eye exam is clear. Make this the year you commit to an annual trip to the eye doctor. Story provided by StatePoint
Go Ahead - Take a Nap! Americans are notoriously sleep-deprived, which can have unpleasant and even dangerous effects. Although a nap has many health benefits, until recently napping was considered Dr. Randy Carr offers fullto be more appropriate for service dentistry for kids children and the sick. and adults. Using a gentle, The National Sleep Foundation personalized approach, Dr. encourages napping, citing improvements in alertness, Carr and his team do their performance and mood as best to help you relax. benefits. So here are a few tips on getting the most out of your daytime snooze: Find a comfortable spot. A bed is best, but if napping in a chair or on a couch, make sure your neck is well-supported. Use a sleep mask and 20 SW 8th Avenue • Oak Harbor • (360) 240-0800 earplugs. Cutting out noise and light can help disconnect from your surroundings. Your Hometown Health and Rehab Center Use a nap as a caffeine substitute. Get some shut-eye — it will help relieve tiredness instead of postponing it until the caffeine wears off. Highly skilled professionals But remember to keep your providing physical, occupational, naps to a maximum of 20 to 30 minutes, lest they interfere and speech therapies. with a much-needed good night's rest!
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TIPS FOR RELIEVING JOINT PAIN IN THE NEW YEAR
The health benefits of regular exercise are undeniable, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends 30 minutes of exercise at least five times per week. However, high-impact exercises like running and weight training can lead to joint pain, especially if you have a joint condition. The good news is that smart exercises with low impact can alleviate joint pain and deliver the same health benefits.
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Here are a few tips to consider for a healthy start to 2020: Keep Moving Trying to protect your joints by not moving actually does more harm than good. Regular exercise can actually help joint pain and ease symptoms of chronic joint conditions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Just be sure to talk to your doctor about your exercise plan before you get started.
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Go Low Impact You don’t need to put tremendous weight on your joints or jump up and down in order to break a sweat or elevate your heart rate. When you’re already in pain, this type of exercise can actually make things worse. Instead, opt for high-quality, lowimpact workouts. There are now exercise machines available for home use that provide the same quality low-impact workout you’d get in physical therapy. Consider the Teeter FreeStep Recumbent Cross Trainer, a seated exercise machine that takes the weight off the joints while torching calories. Unlike other recumbent machines which can be bad for the knees, the FreeStep mimics a natural stepping motion that prevents knees from traveling over the toes, as well as stabilizes the back and hips. And you don’t have to sacrifice workout quality. In fact, research shows that FreeStep users burn 17.4 %
more calories than when using a recumbent bike at the same level of effort. Beyond calorie burn, it also offers full-body resistance training, which is especially important, as weak muscles can be a root cause of pain.
Hydrate It may seem obvious, but ensuring that you drink the recommended daily intake of water is vital to reducing pain in your joints. Proper hydration helps your body eliminate wastes and toxins that can lead to painful joint conditions. Plus, it helps to keep the joints lubricated and flexible, reducing friction and inflammation and helping to maintain healthy tissue.
Stretch Daily Stretching increases flexibility and range of motion, improves movement and function, reduces pain and stiffness and prevents further injury. Just remember to move slowly and keep it gentle. At the very least, spend a good five to 10 minutes in the morning stretching your hamstrings, quadriceps, calf muscles and hip flexors.
With the right exercises and maintenance program, you can improve your health and get a stronger body, without pain. Story provided by StatePoint
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