Starr Burke's Blog – October 2011 Archive (2)

Move to Improve-World Arthritis Day

Movement may seem counterintuitive when a person has arthritis but it is actually some of the best prevention there is.  Ever feel stiff after sitting for a long time? Movement increases circulation and joint flexibility which can potentially diminish the effects of arthritic pain.  According to the Mayo Clinic, “Swimming or water aerobics is often a good choice because the buoyancy of the water reduces stress on weight-bearing joints.” This week is World Arthritis Day and here is a…

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Added by Starr Burke on October 18, 2011 at 12:53pm — No Comments

Green County Caregiver Survey

The Green County Caregiver Coalition is asking all caregivers to share their needs on an online survey today until November 30th. This only takes ten minutes and will help the Green County Caregiver Coalition indentify:

  • Who are the family caregivers in Green County?
  • What services and resources are the family caregivers currently using or needing?
  • How family caregiving is affecting residents and how can the coalition help?

 

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Added by Starr Burke on October 13, 2011 at 12:37pm — No Comments

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