Recently, a good friend of mine had a garage sale in an attempt to start downsizing in preparation for moving to a smaller home. As she was pulling articles for the sale, she was surprised to see how much “stuff” she and her husband had accumulated over the years – much of which they had not used. We have all seen the television programs on hoarding, but that is obviously a serious extreme to accumulating belongings as we travel on our life’s journey.
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What happens when you are told that you have to make some changes to your lifestyle for health reasons? How do you cope? For most of us, change is never easy. If your physician says you need to start using a walker for safety while you are walking, where you do start? There are lots of fancy walkers out there, some with 2 or 4 wheels, others with a seat and a special basket with choices in bright colors.
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As we go through life’s journey, we move from one home to another and that is usually the point where so many of us decide what to keep, what to donate, and what items are to be tossed. Imagine living in a home for 40 years, having raised children there, hosting many a party or holiday event – what fond memories those must have been for so many! That said, a home is a taskmaster that requires ongoing cleaning, maintenance and of course, those lovely bills that manage to find their way to your mailbox.
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In a prior blog, we discussed staying mentally and emotionally well. Laughter, of course, is a key factor in helping us maintain our emotional and mental health. What exactly are the effects of laughter?
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Wellness is just not all about being free from disease or illness, but it must also address a person’s emotional and mental status. A key element of that is being happy; and not just having a great sense of humor, but having that essential feeling of being in a good place and having a positive attitude in general. Of course, we all have days where we may feel a little grumpy or out of sorts, and that’s normal – not every day is perfect weather and sunshine. Having those rough patches can make us appreciate the good days.
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As a “Boomer” we still think we are young at heart, even though sometimes the mirror gives us a jolt of reality. What does it mean to each of you as you look at your life? Are you preparing for today, or just this week, this month? What is left to do in your career, in your dreams? Have you prepared for aging? That said, how many of us really take a deep breath, pause and consider where we are today, and then, where we want to be tomorrow?
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When speaking previously about Congestive Heart Failure, one of the causes discussed was damage to the heart. So how exactly does that happen? Unfortunately, long standing coronary artery disease, or CAD, is one of the key factors. CAD occurs when the blood vessels supplying the heart with blood and oxygen are narrowed, often from a cholesterol buildup. If the lack of oxygen is severe enough, it can result in a heart attack or myocardial infarction (also referred to as an MI). The area of the heart that did not receive the oxygen is then permanently scarred or damaged, which can range from mild to severe damage.
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Okay, technically it’s not a machine, but it’s very similar. Your heart is a human pump; and like other pumps, it can break down. One of the most common heart problems is something called Congestive Heart Failure, or CHF. With CHF the heart has been damaged by some type of medical condition and is now no longer pumping as effectively as it had been.
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Do you have a dog? If so, you will both benefit from the walk and you may even make some new friends in the neighborhood. You don’t have to go to a gym or purchase expensive equipment to burn calories and increase your fitness level. No matter how old we are, ideally we want to keep well. Obviously, we can’t control our family genetics, but we can control or modify our behaviors to help create our optimal state of health and wellness. Some factors are easier than others, such as doing more exercise, even the simple things like walking around the block.
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