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Welcome to Aunt Ann's Home Care
Keeping abreast of what is
happening in the home care, home health care, aging and eldercare world will
create a more informed and more helpful network. Aunt Ann's Agency brings you this one
page newsletter in the spirit of cooperation. We hope you find it useful. |
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Five Tips for a Heartburn-Free Holiday
According
to a recent survey, 66 percent of people experience acid reflux
symptoms during the holiday season. And 94 percent of those people say
the painful symptoms affect their ability to enjoy the holidays.
Dietitian Pat Baird offers five tips on how to keep acid reflux under control:
- Don't
overindulge. Allow yourself to eat your favorite holiday foods, but try
smaller portions. Keep in mind that too much of a good thing can lead
to heartburn.
- Avoid heartburn triggers. Red wine, foods with high fat content, and spices are just a few common heartburn triggers.
- Control
late night munchies. Try not to eat late at night or right before going
to bed to decrease your chances of suffering from nighttime heartburn.
- Keep
your cool. Stress levels tend to increase during the holidays. Relax by
taking a few moments for yourself each day. Consider taking a 10-minute
walk after a holiday dinner for some stress-free quite time.
- Moderation
is the key. From Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve, holiday celebrations
and alcoholic beverages are plentiful. If you are going to drink,
choose cocktails that are easier on the tummy, such as a wine spritzer
(white wine and club soda).
Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/88650.php |
It is Never Too Late to Start Exercising. The Benefits are Bountiful
Most
people lose 20 to 40 percent of their muscle tissue as they age. This
loss of muscle and strength is called sarcopenia, a term that also
refers to the decreased quality of muscle tissue often seen in older
adults. Strength exercises can partly restore muscles and strength,
often very quickly. The National Institute on Aging reports in one
study that nursing home residents 80 years and older progressed from
using walkers to using canes after doing simple muscle-building
exercises for 10 weeks.
Staying physically active and
exercising regularly can improve mood and relieve depression, and
prevent or delay some types of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
To see examples of easy exercises to try, download a chart to track progress and read FAQ's visit the Web site:
http://nihseniorhealth.gov/exercise/faq/faqlist.html#a4 |
Limited Accessibility in Existing Homes Found to be a Major Barrier for Older Americans Who Wish to Age in Place
The
New York Federal Reserve Bank published a report that finds that
seniors may find it hard to age in place as they grow older because of
limited accessibility in the home. The report presents some ways
governments and the private sector are addressing this growing issue.
The report also gives evidence that more seniors choose to age at home:
of those eighty-five and over, 40 percent fewer seniors are in nursing
homes today, as compared to 1985.
In the resources section of
the National Aging in Place Council site, there are concrete
suggestions with photos as to modifications one can make to entry ways,
bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchens, as well as lighting suggestions and
outdoor ideas to increase accessibility and safety in the home.
Please click here for the full report by the NY Federal Reserve Bank. |
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Tradition of Caring
Aunt
Ann's has had a tradition of caring since 1958. We would like to share one of
our favorite recipes - from our family to yours.
Crab Mold
2pk.(3oz each) cream cheese softened
1T unflavored gelatin
3T cold water
1 small onion grated
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1c. celery finely minced
1c. mayonnaise
1T Lemon juice
Dash of salt
4 to 5 drops Tabasco sauce
1 can (6 ½ oz) crabmeat (or fresh)
Soften gelatin in water. Heat soup and stir in gelatin until well blended. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into a fish mold (or any 6 cup mold). Decorate eye with slice of olive (if desired). Chill overnight. Unmold onto serving tray and serve with assorted crackers.
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Stress Free Holiday Resources
Visit Aunt Ann's Home Care or more information and to download a free tips for caregivers worksheet or holiday stress assessment.For more ideas on ways to enjoy a stress-free holiday season, we recommend the following resources: Tips for a Stress Free Holiday by Julie Hunt, Stress Expert Nine simple steps to help you relax and enjoy the holidays stress-free Holiday Stress Assessment for CaregiversDo you do it out of habit, tradition, free choice, or obligation? Is it a oneperson job, or can it be shared?Easing the Added Stress of Caregiving During the HolidaysStress
occurs when we work too much, sleep too little, try to cope with
difficult or troubling situations, and when we neglect to take good
care of ourselves.Outwit the Holiday BluesTry these creative solutions for a happy, healthy seasonStress, depression and the holidays: 12 tips for copingStress and depression can ruin your holidays and hurt your health. Being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support can help ward off stress and depression
Aunt Ann's Home Care
198 Los Banos
Daly City, Ca 94014
San Francisco:
(415) 974-3530
Peninsula:
(650) 757-2000
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About Aunt Ann's Home Care
Aunt
Ann's Home Care is the Bay Area's trusted choice in home care. Since
1958, Aunt Ann's has been providing affordable, reliable, compassionate
and trustworthy caregivers to those needing as little as a two hour
visit or as much as 24-hour care. Aunt Ann's employs and supervises
all of its highly experienced caregivers, which include personal care
attendants, home health aides, and nurses aides. Call 415-974-3530
today or visit www.auntannshomecare.com to find out why families and hospitals consider Aunt Ann's their number one choice in quality home care. |
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