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Aging & Health Resources for Seniors
The articles presented here have appeared in the Peninsula Volunteers Rosener House Quarterly Newsletter. As other articles become available they will be added to the site.
Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. has provided service for more than 55 years and has led the nation in developing programs and properties to support the welfare fo the senior members of the community.
- The Dangers of Dehydration
By Shirley Brower, R.N., Peninsula Volunteers Rosener House
- "With all the different microorganisms circulating around our environment, our health and the body's fluid and electrolyte balance is at risk..." [read more]
- Is It Just Chest Pain Or A Heart Attack?
By Shirley Brower, R.N., Peninsula Volunteers Rosener House
- "Chest pain can be alarming and very painful, but not all chest pain is a sign of heart attack. Chest pain can be caused by a variety of other conditions and problems..." [read more]
- Medications Can Interfere With The Foods We Eat
By Shirley Brower, R.N., Peninsula Volunteers Rosener House
- "In our busy daily routines, we don't usually think about the possibilities of our medications interfering with the nutrients..." [read more]
- Preventing Falls
- "As people age, the chance of having a negative outcome from a fall increases. This is especially true after the age of 70..." [read more]
- Promoting Good Personal Hygiene And Grooming
By Shirley Brower, R.N., Peninsula Volunteers Rosener House
- "Maintaining good personal hygiene and grooming is essential for both physical and mental well being. It not only provides cleanliness and personal comfort, but also prevents disease and the spread of infection..." [read more]
- Safety With Food
- "Commonsense precautions in food handling can greatly reduce the risk of infection from eating contaminated food..." [read more]
- Self And Home Preparedness
By Brigith Babb and Jonathan Adrias
- "Seismologists inform us there is a 70% probability that a major earthquake will strike Northern California within the next 30 years. The following information will assist you in your disaster planning and preparedness steps..." [read more]
- Understanding Sleep Disturbances
- "'The ability to sleep appears to deteriorate as cognitive abilities decline.' This is a quote from the handbook Understanding Difficult Behaviors..." [read more]
- Web Site Lets Seniors Seek Price Breaks On Prescriptions
- "Medicare began posting prices for its new discount drug card program on its Web site Thursday, a move that will allow seniors to shop around for the best deals..." [read more]
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