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Fall Prevention
National Fall Prevention Program Aims to Keep Seniors At Home Longer
Each year, millions over age 65 take a tumble
The Indiana Association for Home and Hospice Care (IAHHC) recently published Woman laying on floor statistics on the prevalence of falls among seniors along with the devastating outcomes falls can cause. And the Department of Health and Human Services has created a comprehensive fall prevention program to address the physical and financial consequences of this largely-preventable public health problem.
Health and Wellness    
The Heat is On
Extra precautions needed to prevent hyperthermia in older adults
With temperatures already climbing into the mid-90s--coupled with high graphic-ocean-sun.jpg humidity--Tri-State seniors are at increased risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke. A dose of prevention--and good old-fashioned common sense--can make the summer months more bearable.
National News
Care Planning Act on the Horizon
Will allow patients with serious illnesses more input regarding care
Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Mark Warner (D-VA) have introduced legislation that includes provisions to assist in navigating complex health care needs and address challenges in advance care planning. The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization enthusiastically supports this legislation, noting that it will give patients facing serious illness more of a voice in their own care.
Support
Go Purple for Alzheimer's
June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
The Alzheimer's Association is asking people across the world to take the Purple Pledge and join the international conversation about Alzheimer's disease. Everyone who has a brain is at risk to develop Alzheimer's, the only leading cause of death among the top 10 in the United States that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed. Commit to one or more of the following actions:
  • Wear purple throughout the month.
  • Ask friends and family to take the pledge and grow the cause.
  • Turn your Facebook profile picture purple.
  • Sign up to be an advocate.
  • Make a donation to further Alzheimer's care, support and research.

Learn more and take the Purple Pledge at alz.org/pledgepurple. 
Fellowship
"Lunch Bunch" Expands to Eldorado
Bereavement group encourages socialization for those grieving
Lunch Bunch, a monthly, informal opportunity to be with others who are red-table-setting.jpg coping with loss, has been meeting in Evansville, Indiana for some time; now, folks in the Eldorado, Illinois area can join the fun! This new group, which met for the first time on June 5, gathers the first Friday of every month at 1:00 p.m. at Dad's BBQ in Eldorado (please note that because of the Independence Day holiday, the July meeting will take place on Friday, July 10.) Everyone is welcome and no reservations are required; lunch is on your own.

The Evansville Lunch Bunch will also meet Friday, July 10 at Acropolis on Green River Road; please call Anisa Evans, Spiritual Care and Bereavement Coordinator, at 812-425-3561 or 800-326-4862 to make a reservation. 
Horton
Gloria Horton, Deaconess
VNA Plus
Executive Director
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