A Tale of Two Mamas
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November 12, 2007 at 1:39 pm · Filed under Health, PP
It seems like lately I’ve had so many aches and pains. I think it’s because I’m getting older and the good ole’ body just isn’t moving the way it used to move. I’ve thought about looking into osteoarthritis relief, however, I’m not sure it’s actually that.
One thing I might do towards the new year is look into getting in shape. I’ve thought about joining the gym for about 6 months now and I keep waiting for someone else to join with me. However, I’m starting to realize that’s probably not going to happen and I should just suck it up and join by myself.
With Shawna being pregnant and her getting bigger…I feel the need to eat just as much and even eat her leftovers!
This could get very dangerous.
November 1, 2007 at 10:39 am · Filed under Health, PP
When I was the director of an assited living residence that catered to people with Alzheimer’s and Dementia I saw both early and late stages of the disease.
Many of the people who were able to catch the early signs of Alzheimer’s were able to treat it better with medication, exercises and get the necessary care with trained healthcare professionals.
Some of the families that either ignored the signs or caught it later weren’t able to use the same medications and many times weren’t able to prepare as well for the future.
November 13th is Nationial Memory Screening Day. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is hosting free screenings at nearby sites.
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has a great website that offers information on “Successful aging tips”.
If you think you or your loved one’s memory might be suffering then I would encourage you to take place in the free and confidential memory screening in your area.
You really have nothing to lose and putting the testing off could make things a lot harder down the road.
Many people give money to non-profits that seek a cure - however, I think it’s equally important to support the families that are currently dealing with the disease and provide them with information and services to help during a very difficult time.
Unfortunately, there still isn’t a cure for Alzheimer’s and millions of families that are affected.
October 29, 2007 at 8:34 am · Filed under Health
You know it’s bad when you’ve been putting off going to the dentist! I decided that I should cut corners and only get a cleaning once every year. Of course, in looking at my teeth I think I should probably be a little bit wiser about what to spend money on.
They were able to get me in this morning at 11:00 for a cleaning and I’m not sure what that’s going to include now that I’m pregnant. I’m guessing that I won’t be able to have x-rays and more than likely if there is dental work we might have to put it off until the baby comes.
Here’s hoping that I haven’t been grinding my teeth too much! Margot keeps reminding me that she’s not going to buy me another set of teeth!
October 25, 2007 at 11:17 am · Filed under Health
This morning I went for a chiro appointment and she’s so great. Last night I was having some pain between my shoulder blades and today Dr. Chiro was able to pop me back to normal. I swore I’d never be into the popping and still the thought grosses me out…but…it’s so refreshing and I feel so much better afterwards.
Plus, I think it helps that this lady specializes in pregnant women so she doesn’t do big and dramatic pops…instead she keeps it pretty simple and gives a nice massage afterwards.
October 23, 2007 at 12:49 pm · Filed under Health, PP
When I was in college in Texas I roomed with my best friend, Jenny, from high school. We had a great time and she would always make me food. I remember telling her to eat with me and she never would.
Finally, one day I realized that Jenny was getting real thin. I talked to her dad and that weekend he came up and got her. Neither he nor I realized how bad she had gotten and how sick she was.
That weekend she was admitted to the hospital for liver failure and weighed 75 pounds.
I couldn’t believe how I could have lived with her and just not noticed. I wish I would have known about New York eating disorders warning signs.
After the episode Jenny didn’t reach out to her old friends. I assumed she was embarassed and maybe there was a part of her past that she didn’t want to reconnect with.
Just a few years ago I was talking with a mutual friend. I asked how Jenny Parker was doing and he told me that Jenny passed away.
She was able to go back to school after the hospitalization our junior year, however, when she graduated she obtained a job and relapsed.
Avalon Centers in Williamsville, New York offer services for people with eating disorders. I wish they would have been able to help my friend, Jenny.
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