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State recognizes September as Healthy Aging Month, urges seniors to
get flu shots
Getting a
vaccination this month will protect through the entire flu season
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[September
18, 2012]
SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois
Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., reminds the
public that September is Healthy Aging Month, an annual health
observance that focuses attention on the positive aspects of growing
older. The observance proves to be a good time for older adults to
assess how they are doing and take preventive measures regarding
their health.
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Expert Q&A: 'Wear and tear' or osteoarthritis of the knee
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[September
18, 2012]
(ARA) -- More than 10 million Americans begin their day with
their usual routine, only to discover the spring in their step has
been replaced by a creak in their knees. "Wear and tear" disease or
osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is the most common form of arthritis
and can be life-changing. The associated pain and stiffness
decreases an individual's ability to carry out routine day-to-day
activities, such as climbing stairs or standing for a long period of
time. It is estimated that women older than 50 years of age are more
likely to develop OA of the knee than men.
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'Lunch and Learn' Sept. 25 at Oasis Senior Center
The Area Agency on Aging for
Lincolnland, in cooperation with Senior Citizens of Logan County,
has scheduled a "Lunch and Learn" program for informal caregivers of
older adults and for grandparents and other relatives raising children.
It will be at noon Sept. 25 at the Oasis Senior Center, 501 Pulaski
St. in Lincoln.
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Trouble remembering to take your medications?
Text message reminders may help
(ARA) -- Americans are busy
people, and with everything that goes on in our daily lives,
remembering to take a prescribed medication can be a challenge. But
studies show that forgetting your medications has consequences,
including creating a more serious and even dangerous health issue.
According to The New England Journal of Medicine, nearly 70 percent
of medication-related hospital admissions in the United States are
the result of not taking a prescription medication as directed by a
doctor. (Click here for the rest of the
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Foot care tips to keep boomers moving
(ARA) -- Just a few decades ago, the
phrase "granny shoes" implied a tragic lack of coolness, and that
the wearer had allowed comfort to trump style in their slow shuffle
toward getting old. Those days are definitely gone.
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Irritable bowel syndrome: As many as 1 in 7 have it, but few speak
of it
(ARA) -- It's a disorder that
affects between 25 and 45 million people in the United States. Its
exact cause is not known and for those who suffer from irritable
bowel syndrome, or IBS, the symptoms can have a significant impact
on their life. It may impact a person's emotional, personal and work
life. And there's the additional burden that comes from living in a
society where the word "bowel" is rarely spoken. Many people
suffering do not see their doctor and those around them may be
unaware of the impact or even the existence of the disorder.
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