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Aunt Ann's Home Care Newsletter
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Greetings!
They don't call it the dog days of August without reason! And because the risk of heat related problems increases with age, it is especially important to keep an eye on the seniors you know this month. Be sure to encourage fluids and avoid outdoor strenuous activities during the height of the afternoon. If you suspect overheating, a cool shower, cold cloth at the wrists and neck, and rest can work wonders. We hope you will find the articles in this month's newsletter informative and beneficial. In it we cover new reports and studies and celebrate the lives of seniors. Why not take a moment this month to celebrate the life of a cherished senior in your life as well?
Thank you,
Vicki Paul
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 Aunt Ann's is proud to introduce you to our friends at Marchi & Smith
 Marchi & Smith are committed to the highest levels of dignity and independence for their clients. With deep respect for individual needs, rights and beliefs they draw on decades of experience to provide resourceful, expert, ethical care and fiduciary services to each and every person they serve.
Their clients require diverse care and counsel. Adult children need advice, solutions and care plans for their senior parents. Elder law and probate attorneys represent clients who need everything from bill paying to conservatorships. Social service and health care providers need support for their clients and patients facing the various challenges of aging.
No matter the situation, they start with individualized assessments of client needs and goals. Through a thoughtful, collaborative and strategic approach, they create personalized care and financial plans which they implement, monitor and manage to assure optimal outcomes. Clear communication, competence and compassion direct all they do for their clients and their clients' loved ones.
Their diverse and devoted team includes educated, licensed and certified marriage and family therapists, fiduciaries, social workers, hospice nurses, other professionals and administrative staff. With their extensive network, expertise and comprehensive resources, they are able to effectively and efficiently collaborate to meet the complex needs of their clients and their clients' families - all with a personal touch that assures no one is ever lost in an administrative haze.
For more information, contact Marchi & Smith by phone at 415-383-9777, by fax at 415-383-2647, or by email at contact@marchiandsmith.com, or visit their website: www.marchiandsmith.com.
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Fortify Your Brain with the Healthy Mind Platter
Did you know that you can fortify your brain with mental nutrients? To help stave off the effects of aging on your brain, the Alzheimer's Reading Room and Dr. Daniel Siegel of the Mightsight Institute recommend a "platter" of seven essential mental activities to help optimize brain matter and stimulate overall wellbeing. The platter centers on different aspects of our mental lives, from focusing to connecting to sleeping. For more information, read the article here. |
Stuck in the Suburbs
A shocking and often overlooked statistic is just how many Americans 65 and older will be virtually stuck in communities with poor or non-existent public transportation - an estimated 15.5 million by 2015. With a rapid number of baby boomers choosing to age in place, many are finding themselves without proper access to transportation and unable to operate a vehicle, and with poor public transportation funding, U.S. cities are finding it hard to keep up.
The following article takes a look at this trend and ranks cities nationwide on their transit access, giving us a look at what we can expect by 2015. Click here to read more.
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A Coffee a Day Keeps Alzheimer's Away?
It's always good news to find out that something you love is also good for you. New research shows that an unidentified ingredient in caffeinated coffee can potentially protect coffee drinkers from Alzheimer's disease. The study shows that moderate coffee consumption decreases the production of beta-amyloid - the abnormal protein thought to cause Alzheimer's - in the brain. Read more about this exciting discovery in this article.
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Never Got the Memo that Age Slows Performance  Most of us cringe at the thought of running a marathon, but not Ed Whitlock who, at 80 years old, completed a marathon in 3 hours, 25 minutes. The average time for men much younger than Whitlock is 4 hours, 32 minutes.
Read this article to learn more about Ed's secret to exceptionally successful aging. |
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2011 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures  When facing an Alzheimer's diagnosis or caring for a loved one with the disease, it's good to know the facts.
This helpful guide covers all aspects, from early detection and diagnosis to how to pay for home care. |
Travis's Pie Recipes - Sweet Potato Pie
 Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked, peeled and mashed sweet potatoes, still warm (I prefer to bake them for one hour - they are richer and sweeter, but you can also boil them)
- ½ stick butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ to 1 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 9-inch piecrust, unbaked
Mix all ingredients in the order they are listed. Pour into pie crust. Place in a 400˚ oven and immediately turn the oven down to 325˚. Bake for about 45 minutes or until the center of the pie is set. Test this by inserting a table knife into the center of the pie. If it comes out clean the pie is finished. Serve with whipped cream or butter pecan ice cream on top.
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