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Assisted Living Residences
June 2014
Summer Bliss Comes with Caveat–– Beware of Dehydration
The long stretch of snowy, arctic blasts areregulate the body’s balance of fluids,
finally behind us. The dreaded words causing us to lose more water than we
“polar” and “vortex” have faded into ought to. You may not be able to easily tell
distant memory. On June 21st, summer when you become dehydrated. The sense
officially begins. The sun will beat down of thirst, one of the built-in protections
on the earth’s northern hemisphere at against dehydration, becomes less
close range, making for the longest, pronounced with age, making
brightest day of the year. dehydration more difficult to prevent if
Under these conditions, as pleasing as you are not already in the habit of
they may seem after such a long winter, drinking water throughout the day. Here
dehydration can become a serious are some of the most common risk factors
concern. Heat from the sun can cause us for dehydration:
to rapidly lose fluids through Heat–– Hot weather causes our bodies to
perspiration. Luckily, the remedy for lose water more quickly through
dehydration is straightforward–– drink perspiration.
water! As the summer progresses, we will Age–– The older you are, the easier it is to
keep water coolers by the rear entrance of become dehydrated.
the reception area to encourage adequate
fluid intake. It is also advisable to avoid Medication side effects–– Some
the midday heat by limiting your sun medications have a diuretic effect. Ask
exposure to the early morning and late your doctor about medication that may
afternoon. lead to dehydration.
Why seniors are more vulnerable? “Bladder anxiety”–– Worries about
It’s unsettling, but true: as our muscles incontinence can lead to inadequate
and tissues age, they shrink. This causes hydration. People who drink less to
the overall balance of water in our bodies “correct” a bladder control problem put
to decrease. At the same time, aging themselves at higher risk.
kidneys lose their ability to properly continued on page 7
Celebrate Father’s Day––
Ben and Brad Presents... The Best of Broadway
Sunday, June 15 at 2:30 PM
Everyone’s favorite musical duo, Ben and Brad will perform melodies
written by the George and Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin,
Lerner and Lowe, and other favorites.Fitness Tip From Forever Fit–– Flag Day
Conditions Common to Older Adults June 14, 2014
and Suggested Adaptations “We take the stars from heaven, the red from our
Seniors may face a variety of challenges while mother country, separating it by white stripes, thus
establishing a workout routine. Below are some common showing that we have separated from her, and the
age-related conditions that can pose a challenge, and white stripes shall go down to posterity
suggested solutions: representing liberty.” –– George Washington
In the Armed Forces, the flag is lowered daily at the last
Poor Balance note of retreat. Special care is taken that no part of the
• Perform exercises in a seated position flag touches the ground. The flag is then carefully folded
• Use support such as the back of a chair or walker when into the shape of a tri-cornered hat, emblematic of the
performing standing exercises hats worn by colonial soldiers during the war for
• Perform standing exercises with a hip to shoulder width independence. In the folding, the red and white stripes
apart stance to increase stability are eventually wrapped into the blue, symbolizing the
• Avoid hard-to-control exercises light of day vanishing into the darkness of night.
Susceptibility to Injuries • The first fold symbolizes our belief in God.
• Exercise in an uncluttered space • The second fold symbolizes our devotion to the
• Use a slow and controlled speed when performing United States of America.
movements • The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of
• Emphasize proper posture and exercise technique the veterans who have departed our ranks.
• The fourth fold represents our reliance on God for
Reduced Flexibility guidance and strength.
• Warm-up prior to exercise • The fifth fold is a tribute to freedom and all that it
• Perform stretching exercises at the end of an exercise means to us.
session • The sixth fold represents our heart, for it is with our
• Avoid exercises that require extreme ranges of motion heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the
United States of America.
Sensitivity to Heat and Humidity • The seventh fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces
• Exercise in climate controlled areas whenever possible protecting our country and our flag against all her
• Schedule exercise earlier in the day enemies.
• Drink plenty of fluids • The eighth fold is a tribute to honor mothers whose
• Wear lightweight clothing during exercise faith, love, loyalty, and devotion have shaped the
character of the men and women who have made this
Susceptibility to Colds and Flu country great.
• Drink plenty of fluids • The ninth fold is a tribute to fathers who gave their
• Obtain ample rest and sleep sons and daughters for the defense of our country.
• Shower or wash face and hands after each • The tenth fold is a tribute to American families
exercise session everywhere. Our strength is built upon their strength.
• The eleventh fold is a symbol of our belief in justice
and equality for all.
• The twelfth fold represents an emblem of eternity and
glorifies our faith in God.
• The thirteenth fold is a symbol of our thirteen
original colonies.
2Monthly Highlights... Outdoor Summer Concert––
Exercise for Prevention & Treatment of Osteoporosis One O’Clock Jump
with Liz Kehrli, PT Thursday, June 19 at 2:30 PM
Tuesday, June 3 at 2:00 PM One O’Clock Jump celebrates a great era in American
Osteoporosis is a common age-related condition that popular music, featuring swing hits from the 1940s.
causes bones to become progressively fragile and prone You will hear favorites including Duke Ellington’s “Satin
to fracture. Exercise is one of the most effective ways to Doll,” Gene Krupa’s “Opus 1.” Glenn Miller’s
prevent and counteract this condition. Join Liz Kehrli, a “Moonlight Serenade,” Jimmy Dorsey’s “Tangerine,”
physical therapist with Visiting Nurse and Community Tommy Dorsey’s “Getting Sentimental Over You,” and
Health, as she demonstrates various muscle-building and many more. This music invites you to dance!
weight-bearing exercises designed to prevent and treat the
effects of osteoporosis. An Afternoon of Classical Music at High Tea
Mary Jane Rupert, harpist
Art Matters Presents... Cynthia Forbes, cellist
Francisco Goya Friday, June 20 at 2:30 PM
Thursday, June 5 at 2:00 PM Mary Jane Rupert, acclaimed concert pianist and
Goya was known as the last of the Great Masters and the harpist, has performed as a soloist throughout the world
first of the Modern Masters. As Spain’s conscience and from Carnegie Hall to Beijing, as well as with orchestras
chronicler, Goya documented the Royal Court with a and chamber groups across the United States. She has
sarcastic edge and a keen eye for justice. A versatile artist, recorded under the North Star and Harmony Hill labels
he created paintings, etchings, lithographs, tapestries, and has published duets for harp and flute.
and frescoes. His career spanned an explosive era of Ms. Rupert formerly taught at Oberlin Conservatory,
Spanish history portrayed in Goya’s art with unflinching Indiana University, Western Michigan University, and
honesty. He observed clearly the excesses of the highborn Walnut Hill School for the Arts. She currently holds
and the madness of the masses, depicting both with an faculty positions at Tufts University, Wellesley College,
uncompromising commitment to truth. Boston College, MIT and the New School of Music.
Easy to Love–– The Songs of Cole Porter
Joe Reid, pianist Cynthia Forbes performs in chamber and orchestral
Will McMillan, vocalist ensembles throughout New England and is an
Tuesday, June 10 at 2:00 PM enthusiastic advocate for both classical and
Pianist Joe Reid and vocalist Will McMillan bring contemporary repertoire. She has appeared as soloist
Porter’s beloved standards to life. They will perform many with the New England String Ensemble, Boston
favorites, including “Night and Day,” “Anything Goes,” Virtuosi, Syracuse Camerata and other ensembles, and
“Begin The Beguine,” “Don’t Fence Me In,” “I’ve Got served as principal cellist with many other orchestras.
You Under My Skin,” “Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye,” A graduate of Harvard University in Anthropology and
“I Get A Kick Out Of You,” and “Easy To Love.” Come of Syracuse University as the recipient of a Graduate
experience some of the greatest songs ever written for Fellowship in Music, her instructors and mentors
Broadway. include George Neikrug, Benjamin Zander, Artur
A 30s-40s Retrospective Balsam, Roman Totenberg, Leonard Shure, and Leon
Linda Poland, clarinetist Kirchner.
Alan Pearlmutter, pianist
Friday, June 13 at 2:00 PM
Composers of the Depression and War eras represented
in the program inlude George Gershwin, Harold Arlen,
Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, and Irving Berlin. 3June 2014
9:30 Stretch & Flex
1 9:30 Balance Challenge 2 10:00 Flower Arranging
3 9:45 Tai Chi/Chi Gung 4 9:30 Yoga w/ Annie Hoffman 5 9:30 Balance Challenge 6 7
2:00 Bridge Club 10:15 Meditation w/ Maria Benoit 10:30 Spanish 101 10:30 Reflections w/ Maria Benoit 10:15
2:00 Osteoporosis & Exercise Blood Pressure Clinic 2:00 Matinee Movie:
2:00 Documentary Film: 12:45 Shopping Trip: Whole Foods 2:00 Forever Fit Living in the Present Moment 10:15
w/ Liz Kehrli, PT Shopping Trip: Porter Sq. Delivery Man
Half Past Autumn 2:00 Book Discussion–– 3:00 Nurturing Room 2:00 ArtMatters Presents...
3:15 Summertime Drink 2:00 June Jeopardy Trivia 2:00 Bingo w/ Yun
7:00 Documentary Film: Falling Upward 4:00 Happy Hour Francisco Goya
& Conversation 3:30 Drama Club 7:00 Movie: Delivery Man
The People Speak 3:15 Bingo 5:45 Parlez-vous francais? 3:30 Afternoon Tea
4:00 Rosary 7:00 Movie: The Town
7:00 What’s Happening... 7:00 Documentary Film: 7:00 Music & Musical Film:
w/ Richard Griffin 7:00 Classic Movie Night Project Nim The Music Man
9:30 Balance Challenge 9:30 Yoga w/ Annie Hoffman 9:45 Tai Chi/Chi Gung
8 10:15 9
Meditation w/ Maria Benoit 10:00 Flower Arranging 10 10:30 Spanish 101 11 9:30 Music & Movement 12 9:30 Balance Challenge 13 Flag Day 14
2:00 Bridge Club w/ Barbara Lyon 10:15 Programs Planning Mtg. 9:30 Stretch & Flex
12:45Shopping Trip: Star Market 2:00 The Songs of Cole Porter 2:00 Outdoor Sport: Bocce
2:00 Violin Recital 11:30 Lunch Trip: Hit Wicket 10:30 Gardening Club 10:15 Manicures w/ Yanira
2:00 Book Discussion–– w/ Joe Reid 3:00 World Views w/ Herb P.
w/ Oliver Sussman 2:00 The #13 & Other 2:00 A 30s-40s Retrospective w/ 2:00 Matinee Movie:
Falling Upward & William McMillian 3:00 Nurturing Room
7:00 Documentary Film: Superstitions Alan Pearlmutter & The Invisible Woman
3:15 Bingo 3:15 Book Review w/ Carol F. 4:00 Happy Hour
Discovering England 3:30 Afternoon Tea Linda Poland 2:00 Caring Canines
7:00 Songs by Roy P. 4:00 Rosary 7:00 Documentary Film:
7:00 Music & Musical Film: 3:30 Drama Club 3:00 Bingo w/ Yanira
7:00 Classic Movie Night Howard Hughes:
Opry Video Classics: Legends 7:00 Movie: The Big Wedding 7:00 Movie: The Invisible Woman
The Real Aviator
Summer begins
9:45 Tai Chi/Chi Gung
Happy Father’s Day 15 9:30 Balance Challenge 16 9:30 Stretch & Flex 17 10:30 Spanish 101
18 9:30 Stretch & Flex 19 9:30 Balance Challenge 20 9:30 Stretch & Flex 21
2:00 Bridge Club 12:45 Shopping Trip: Star Market 10:00 Flower Arranging 10:30 Morning Walk 10:15Shopping Trip: Assembly Sq. 10:15 Gardening
2:00 Celebrate Father’s Day–– 2:00 Poetry Reading 2:00 Classical Pianist Rick Scalise 2:00 Forever Fit 2:30 Outdoor Summer Concert: 10:30Gardening Club 2:00 Matinee Movie:
Ben & Brad Presents... 3:15 Bingo 3:15 Summertime Drink 3:00 Nurturing Room One O’Clock Jump 2:30 An Afternoon of Music The Book Thief
The Best of Broadway 7:00 What’s Happening... & Conversation 4:00 Happy Hour 7:00 Music & Musical Film: at High Tea w/ Mary Jane 2:00 Bingo w/ Yanira
7:00 Documentary Film: w/ Richard Griffin 4:00 Rosary 7:00 Documentary Film: Benny Goodman: Rupert & Cynthia Forbes 3:30 Afternoon Treat
Born to Be Wild 7:00 Classic Movie Night Horses: The Story of Equus Kingdom of Swing 3:30 Drama Club 7:00 Movie: The Book Thief
7:00 Movie: Now You See Me
2:00 Bridge Club
22 9:30 Balance Challenge 23 9:30 Stretch & Flex 24 9:45 Tai Chi/Chi Gung
25 9:30 Music & Movement 26 9:30 Balance Challenge 27 9:30 Stretch & Flex 28
10:15 Meditation w/ Maria Benoit 10:00 Flower Arranging w/ Barbara Lyon 10:15 Food Forum 10:15 Manicures w/ Yanira
2:00 Masterpiece Mystery TV: 10:30 Spanish 101 10:15 Reflections w/ Maria Benoit 10:30 2:00 Matinee Movie:
Poirot: Death in the Clouds 12:45 Shopping Trip: Trader Joe’s 1:00-4:00 Traveling Boutique 2:00 Historical Lecture Living in the Present Moment10:15
Gardening Club
2:00 Book Discussion–– 2:00 Outdoor Sport: Croquet Shopping Trip: Porter Sq. My Week with Marilyn
7:00 Documentary Film: w/ Gary Hylander 1:30 Afternoon Ride
Abraham & Mary Lincoln: Falling Upward 3:30 Summertime Drink & 3:00 Nurturing Room 2:00 Grab Your Passport: England 2:00 Bingo w/ Yanira
3:15 Bingo Conversation 3:30 Welcome Tea 3:30 Drama Club 3:30 Afternoon Treat
A House Divided: 1 4:00 Pub Night 7:00 Music & Musical Film:
7:00 Songs by Roy P. 4:00 Rosary 7:00 Movie: The World’s Fastest 7:00 Movie: My Week with Marilyn
7:00 “Driving Backwards” Gilbert & Sullivan:
7:00 Classic Movie Night w/ Author, Jessica Landers Indian
The Gondoliers
2:00 Bridge Club 29 30
2:00 Masterpiece Mystery TV: 9:30 Balance Challenge
Poirot: Super Sleuths 12:45 Shopping Trip: Star Market
7:00 Documentary Film: 2:00 Book Discussion–– Bridge Club Catholic Mass Beauty Salon Bare Essentials Store
Abraham & Mary Lincoln: Falling Upward Every Sunday & Wednesday Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday Hours Hours
A House Divided: 2 3:15 Bingo at 2:00 PM at 11:00 AM Friday Monday & Friday
7:00 Movie: The Odd Life of
Timothy Green 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 9:45 AM - 10:45 AMHigh Tea: A Social Ritual Superstitions Explained
“Under certain circumstances in life there are few At Youville, we try our best to exercise reason and shun
hours more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the superstition, but on some days, we just can’t help
ceremony known as afternoon tea.” ourselves. That’s why we are knocking on wood, throwing
–– Henry James a handful of salt over our shoulders, and having a special
presentation that covers superstitions on Friday the 13th,
Join us for the delightfully British
the unluckiest day on the calendar! Come learn about
ceremony known as “high tea,” this
the origins of some of the most well-known superstitions
month. If you are a novice to tea time,
with Bianca and Yanira this month, if you dare...
don’t worry: the main purpose has
always been to provide an opportunity Why is 13 an unlucky number?
to socialize. The variety of customs and The number 13 has been considered unlucky for
accoutrements that accompany tea time, while charming, centuries. The short explanation for this is: because 13 is
are secondary. not 12.
Having said that, if you are interested in attending our The number 12 has long been thought of as the most
high tea and adhering to proper high tea etiquette, here chronologically complete and perfect number. Think
are a few tips: about it–– we have 12 months in a year, 12 musical notes
in an octave, 12 hours in a clock day. The number 12 can
• The proper way to hold a tea cup is with the thumb,
be divided in halves, thirds AND fourths. The world’s
index and middle fingers on the handle, with the pinky
major religions are also kindly to the number 12–-
slightly raised. This is not just an affectation – it’s to
Jesus had 12 apostles, Israel has 12 tribes, Muhammad
help you keep your cup balanced as you lift it, so you
had 12 successors, and the Buddhist cycle has 12 years.
don’t spill hot tea.
Whew!
• Unless you are taking a sip, the teacup should always be Superstitions vary widely across cultures. Not all of them
at rest on its saucer. Holding or waving the cup in the have coherent explanations (in fact, most don’t). Why is
air is a faux pas. stepping on a crack in the sidewalk bad luck? What’s so
great about holding a rabbit’s foot? Come learn the
• There is a correct way and an incorrect way to stir tea. stories, or lack thereof, behind these classic superstitions.
The incorrect way is to stir with a circular motion. Do You just might pick up some useful good luck tips.
not do this! The correct way to stir tea is to place the
teaspoon at one end of the cup and gently fold the
liquid toward the opposite end. Community Outings
Lunch Trip: Hit Wicket
Now, you are as good as a naturalized British citizen!
Thursday, June 12
Come flaunt your cultural fluency with us on
Depart: 11:30 AM
Friday, June 20th while enjoying live classical music,
Return: 1:30 PM Cost: $ for lunch
companionship, a light afternoon repast, and a nice hot
cup of tea.
Hit Wicket is the first of its kind in USA: an international
sports bar and restaurant that has adopted the game of
cricket as its central theme. You’ll find not only great
food and drinks here, but all the live cricket matches you
can handle — plus plenty of American and other global
sports!
6The Latest Cosmetic Breakthrough: Exercise? continued from page 1
No matter how old you are, exercise is a natural Dehydration can have unpleasant consequences.
preventive measure against almost anything that can Dizziness, a common symptom, increases the risk of
go wrong within the body. Regular exercise helps ward falling. Ultimately, being dehydrated could result in
off heart disease, high cholesterol, cognitive decline, a fracture, a broken bone or other serious fall-related
memory loss, obesity, diabetes–– and the list goes on. injuries. Long-term or chronic dehydration has been
linked to coronary artery disease and some forms of
Exercise has recently been linked to a new, somewhat cancer, including bladder cancer for men. It can also
surprising benefit: beautiful skin! As it turns out, cause cognitive problems similar to dementia,
regular exercise can reverse skin aging, making skin including problems concentrating and severe
appear smoother, healthier, and more attractive. short-term memory loss.
These findings are thanks to a series of studies first This summer it’s important to be especially aware of the
performed on mice and later applied to humans. risk factors for dehydration, the tell-tale symptoms, and
In the initial study at McMaster University in Ontario, (most importantly) ways to stay hydrated. The single
researchers studied two groups of mice. One group was most important way to prevent dehydration is to
made to run on an exercise wheel on a regular basis. A replenish those fluids by drinking water, even if you’re
control group remained sedentary. After a few months, not perspiring or don’t feel thirsty. Simply staying
the exercise group demonstrated healthier looking indoors is not enough. You could be sitting in a cool,
skin and fur when compared with mice who remained air conditioned room all day long and still become
sedentary. dehydrated. There’s simply no substitute for
Next, researchers turned their attention to humans. drinking water.
Skin biopsies taken from the participants before and Look out for these common signs of dehydration:
after the exercise trials showed that the people who
exercised reversed the age of their skin by decades. • Dry mouth, thick saliva
There was no change in the sedentary control group • Urinating only in small amounts or not at all
(those who did not exercise). Just to make sure the • Deeply colored urine
results were accurate, the researchers then asked the • Headaches
sedentary control group to start exercising twice a day, • Dizziness
to see if their skin would undergo similar rejuvenation. • Cramps
It did. After just three months of exercising twice a • Weakness, general feeling of being unwell
week, the group had reduced the age of their skin by an • Sleepiness or irritability
average of thirty years. • Increased heart rate or breathing
Now you have yet another good reason to start If you drink alcohol or caffeine, you will need to drink
exercising. Not only will regular exercise help you live even more water since diuretics cause the body to lose
longer and feel better, it is also likely to make you look water. So for every caffeinated or alcoholic beverage
younger. you drink, be sure to add another glass of water to your
daily intake.
What your skin says about you? And now, it’s time to reward yourself for making it
Skin aging depends on a variety of factors: diet, sun through this article: how about a nice, cold glass of
exposure, lifestyle habits, and even emotions. The lines water?
on your face are a “map” of the expressions you have
“Human nature is like water.
made over the course of your life–– these lines are the
It takes the shape of its container.”
sum total of the smiles, frowns, grimaces, squints and
––Wallace Stevens
laughs throughout your lifetime.
7June Meetings Car/Van Transportation
Resident Association Meeting Monday through Friday
w/ Joanne Parsons, CEO 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Date & Time: TBA Please submit your requests for transportation to the
Reception Desk forty-eight hours before the date of your
Programs Planning Meeting appointment. Requests with less than forty-eight hours
w/ Director of Programs, Katie Blanchard notice will be accommodated whenever possible, but not
Friday, June 13 at 10:15 AM guaranteed. The fee for transportation is $8.00 each way
Food Forum for one to five miles and $1.00 for each additional mile.
w/ Dining Services Director, Mike Dickerson The fee for transportation to the Cambridge Hospital
Friday, June 27 at 10:15 AM and the Cambridge Harvard Vanguard is $4.00 each
way. As always, we will do our best to meet your needs.
If you have any questions, feel free to stop by or call.
Meal Times Katie Blanchard, Director of Programs
Breakfast
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Main Dining Room
Lunch Programs / Menu Hotline...
First Seating - 11:30 AM Hear a recorded list of the daily programs and the menu
Second Seating - 12:45 PM for lunch and dinner at Youville House. Simply call
Main Dining Room (857) 253-2024 directly or call the Reception Desk and
the receptionist will connect you.
Dinner
First Seating - 4:30 PM
Second Seating - 5:45 PM
Main Dining Room Youville House Management Team
Joanne Parsons CEO/President
Bare Essentials Store Joanne Scianna COO
Store Hours John Cooney Senior Director of Finance
Monday & Friday Dinah Olanoff Senior Director of Marketing &
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM Communications
Joan Landers, RN Senior Director of Wellness
Store Managers: Bruce Jordan Director of Environmental Services
Mary Ann P. & Lay Lee O. Katie Blanchard Director of Programs
Ildiko Szabo Director of Community Life
Lisa Yarin Director of Marketing
Maria Benoit Director of Mission & Pastoral Care
Catholic Mass Tom Landry Director of Human Resources
Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday at 10:45 AM Mike Dickerson Director of Dining ServicesGet fit. Stay sharp. Age well. ©
June 2014
Osteoporosis and the Life of Bones
Most of us take our bones for granted. They represent a sturdy framework that supports us
throughout our lives. However, this framework is not as sturdy or unchanging as we may think.
Bones are just as alive as the rest of the body and in a continual state of flux. The choices we
make throughout our lives have a direct impact on our bones in later life.
Throughout a person’s life, bones go through a process called “remodeling,” in which old bone
tissue is lost and new tissue formed. During this normal process of bone loss, special cells on
the bone surface, called osteoclasts, dissolve old bone cells, leaving little holes. Other cells fill
in these holes with new bone tissue. The shifting balance between bone growth and bone loss
determines how our bodies grow and age.
The more calcium and exercise we get as children, the more bone mass we are likely to acquire.
This growth period usually stops in our early twenties, at which point we reach what is known
as “peak bone mass.” As we get older, bone loss starts to outpace bone renewal. In some cases,
this can lead to a severe decrease in bone mass. Lifelong deficiencies in calcium and vitamin D
can come back to haunt us in our 50s, 60s, and beyond, as age-related bone loss leads to brittle,
“porous” bones, the condition known as osteoporosis.
Nearly 10 million Americans over the age of 50 have osteoporosis.
Groups most at risk include postmenopausal women. After menopause, a decrease in estrogen
often leads to a reduction in bone mass. Some women lose up to 20% of their bone mass
Physical within the first five years after menopause. Other groups at risk include the senior population,
people with smaller body frames, and people with a family history of osteoporosis. Risk factors
include smoking, excessive alcohol intake, lack of calcium and vitamin D, and lack of physical
exercise.
Cognitive
A person with osteoporosis might experience back pain, a reduction in height or stooping due
to broken vertebrae. If you have experienced these symptoms, or if you have suffered a bone
fracture due to a surprisingly minor impact, you should be tested for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis
Nutritional is often called a “silent disease,” occurring with no warning signs and only making itself known
after a bone fracture. Severe cases of osteoporosis can make bones so delicate that even sneezing
or coughing might cause a fracture.
Spiritual
continuedPreventing Osteoporosis
It’s never too late to take preventative measures against osteoporosis.
Be sure that you’re getting enough calcium and vitamin D. Your body
uses calcium not just to replenish bone, but for many other purposes
including muscle movement and cell-to-cell messaging. When you’re not Get fit. Stay sharp. Age well.©
getting enough calcium through your diet, your body will start to draw its
needed calcium from your bones, hastening bone loss. As you get older, Yoga w/ Annie Hoffman
the National Academy of Science recommends increasing your intake of Music & Movement w/ Barbara Lyon
calcium to 1200 milligrams daily. The most calcium-rich foods include Tai Chi / Chi Gong w/ Deborah Fortson
milk, yogurt, cheese, leafy greens and calcium-enriched soy products like Balance Challenge
tofu and soymilk. Stretch & Flex
Forever Fit
There appears to be a link between smoking and osteoporosis, as nicotine
interferes with the body’s ability to absorb calcium. Excessive alcohol intake
has also been linked to osteoporosis. Dark leafy greens are a rich source of
vitamin C, K, E, and B, as well as iron,
Living with Osteoporosis calcium, and fiber, which are essential for
The same methods of preventing osteoporosis are also effective ways to cope good health.
with osteoporosis after you have been diagnosed.
Catholic Mass
It’s important to do your best to prevent falls and seek treatment. Falling Reflections w/ Maria Benoit
can have fatal consequences on a body weakened by bone loss. A doctor Sacred Texts of the World Religions
with specialization in osteoporosis can put you on a course of medication
and bone-strengthening exercises to help slow bone loss, and in some cases
reverse it. ArtMatters Presents...
Francisco Goya
Avoid excessive alcohol intake and smoking, and be sure you’re getting Drama Club
enough calcium and Vitamin D. Making sure your living space is well lit Spanish 101
can help protect you from tripping. As vision and hearing play a role in
maintaining balance, be sure to have an eye exam so you can stay on top
of any issues that might be affecting vision. If you notice changes in your Celebrate Father’s Day
hearing, it could affect your balance so be sure to see an audiologist and An Afternoon of Music at High Tea
address the issue promptly. w/ Mary Jane Rupert
& Cynthia Forbes
Outdoor Summer Concert
This month, Liz Kehrli from Visiting Nurse and Community Health
One O’Clock Jump
in Arlington, will discuss useful exercises for preventing and treating
osteoporosis. Please join the discussion on Tuesday, June 3rd at Youville
House at 2:00 PM.
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