In November, we are happy to count our many blessings! It's also a time for shorter days (don't forget to turn your clock back on November 6th), pumpkin pies, and Thanksgiving Day gatherings with family and friends.
     In our November issue, you'll find relevant and useful information. Thank you for taking the time to read this issue of the Angel Home Care News.

      We appreciate your comments and suggestions. You can email us at info@njseniorcare.com or write on our Facebook page.  

Happy Thanksgiving to You and Your Loved Ones! 

Taking the First Steps Toward Better Health    

   Taking the first step toward a healthier lifestyle can seem overwhelming. The American Medical Association (AMA) suggests that one way to start might be with small changes that can lead to big health benefits.
   "Improving eating habits, increasing exercise and reducing or eliminating unhealthy behaviors can seem like daunting tasks if you try to tackle everything at once," says Dr. J. James Rohack, president-elect of the AMA. "By incorporating small changes into your daily life, the process of getting healthier can be more manageable."
   To better help patients adopt a healthier lifestyle, the AMA recently launched the AMA Healthier Life Steps program. At www.ama-assn.org/go/healthierlifesteps, you'll find free tools and tip sheets to help you partner with your physician to improve the key health behaviors that have been linked to an increased risk for heart disease, diabetes, cancer and many other conditions. The program also includes resources for physicians so they can easily incorporate healthy lifestyle counseling into patient visits.
   The program tool kit includes a patient self-assessment questionnaire, action plans and tips to get started and progress tracking calendars. The site also provides links to additional resources, and offers other helpful information, like healthy recipe options, a BMI calculator and a frequently asked question section where you can read answers to the most commonly asked questions about diet, exercise and unhealthy behaviors.

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Our Gadget Corner features unique products which have extra benefits for the older population.*   

VIOLight Cell Phone Sanitizer:

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November is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month

Alzheimer's Foundation of America

National Memory Screening Day November 15, 2010

National Memory Screening Day is a collaborative effort spearheaded by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America to promote early detection of Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses, and to encourage appropriate intervention.

   AFA carries out this event in collaboration with organizations and healthcare professionals across the U.S.-bringing them together for care. Participating sites offer free confidential memory screenings, as well as follow up resources and educational materials to those concerned about memory loss. Together, we hope to improve quality of life.

   National Memory Screening Day is an annual event held each November. Visit www.afascreenings.org or call toll-free 866-AFA-8484 to locate a site in your community.

   November is American Diabetes Month, a time to recognize the deadly disease that nearly 24 million children and adults are living with today. Diabetes has become an epidemic; in fact, if current trends continue, one in three children born today will face a future with diabetes.

   The American Diabetes Association is launching a movement called Stop Diabetes to confront, fight and eventually end this devastating disease.

     In addition to joining the national movement, here are a few ways you can help Stop Diabetes on a local level:

Share. Visit stopdiabetes.com and join the American Diabetes Association on Facebook and Twitter.

Act. Whether you want to run, walk, bike or simply tell a friend, there are many ways to help build momentum for the Stop Diabetes movement. Visit stopdiabetes.com or call (800) 342-2383 to get involved in your area.

Learn. If you or a loved one, already have diabetes or are at risk for type 2, the Association can provide lifestyle and motivational information to prevent this disease from taking control of your life.

Give. The drive to Stop Diabetes cannot succeed without individuals dedicating time, effort and funds to support mission-critical activities in your neighborhood.

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What's Happening at Visiting Angels

COMMUNITY OUTREACH
October was a busy month once again for Rudy Tervooren, Visiting Angels' Managing Director and Co-owner. He has been giving eldercare presentations throughout the community and visiting clients. He recently gave presentations at Hamilton Neighborhood Senior Center and Fellowship Baptist Church. We were recently also an exhibitor at the Robbinsville Senior Center Health Fair.
     We are the experts on elder care. If you would like to book an eldercare presentation, please call Rudy at 609-883-8188 or email him at rudy@njseniorcare.com.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY RESOURCE BULLETIN