November 2018: Kellyann H - From the moment she joined the Golden Horizons team in January 2018, Kellyann jumped right into the fray. Her friendly disposition and willingness to work have shown her to be invaluable to clients and the company alike. Thank you, Kellyann, for your hard work and dedication to your clients and to Golden Horizons. Congratulations! 

Of mice and men...of teeth and boobs... We've got two more reasons to raise awareness in the month of October.

- Brush your teeth with a softly bristled brush.
- Brush your tongue to get rid of bacteria and your own promote fresh breath.

Now having good dental hygiene is not the only thing we should be raising our awareness about this month. We have "of teeth and boobs"...that's right, it's time to go pink! 

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Often breast cancer doesn't have any external symptoms. It is prudent to have annual mammograms.

Brush well and go pink!

Sources:
- www.adha.org
- www.colgate.com
- www.mouthhealthy.org
- www.nationalbreastcancer.org

What do chiropractors and physical therapists have in common?...

• They both deal with our musculoskeletal infrastructure 
• They both deal with rehabbing injuries
• They both deal with movement and mobility
• They both focus on drug-free treatments
• They both deal with spinal alignment and overall health

October is National Chiropractic Health Month and National Physical Therapy Month. Each has a theme that they are focusing on (and christening a hashtag for you social media folks). For Chiropractic Health Month, the theme is Move 4 Life with #Move4Life. The campaign for Physical Therapy Month is Choose PT with #ChoosePT.

infrastructure, primarily the spine and its functions in relation to the rest of the body.

Chiropractors take a hands-on, drug free approach to treatment, advocating for spinal and body alignment to treat headaches, back pain and free up other functions of the body. They promote pain relief and optimum health through movement and mobility, much like physical therapists. 

are dealing with an opioid and painkiller addiction crisis. The theme for Physical Therapy Month - Choose PT - is a partially a campaign to promote alternatives to drug dependent methods of treatment such as physical therapy, focusing in using the body to help heal itself. It is better in the long term.

This month, choose treatments and preventative care that is drug free and focused on your body. It's Time to Move!!!

October 2018: Jacqueline B - When Jacqueline entered the Golden Horizons office in 2018, our first impression was of a friendly, steadfast person who was ready to work. We were quickly proved
correct. Jacqueline jumped right in accepting shifts, always arriving punctually and communicating with the office. She has demonstrated consistency, care and professionalism. Congratulations Jacqueline!

​Cultural Tidbit: Vincent Price , born May 27, 1911, was an American actor best known for his roles in classic horror films. His career spanned both movies and television and several genres including drama, comedy, mystery, film noir and thriller. Price was famous for his patronage of the arts. He graduated from Yale with a degree in Art History. He was an art collector and a gourmet cook. He released several recipe books with his second wife. Price died on October 25, 1993, having lived a full life.

​It’s that time of year again, Golden Horizons’ annual training month. Over the course of these next few weeks, we will be reaching out to all our caregivers who need to have their in-service training updated. At Golden Horizons, we strive to make sure our caregivers are up-to-date and fully prepared for the services they are providing to our clients. The safety and well-being of our
employees and clients are our utmost priority.

with, management should always be achieved in consultation with your doctors, and other health professionals - dieticians, nutritionists, homeopathic doctors, physical therapists, trainers, chiropractors, instructors etc. These experts are well-trained in their fields and their knowledge can mean the difference between successful pain reduction or eradication, and adding to your pain through reinjury or new injury. Take care of yourself. Your body will thank you.

September 2018: Hailey S. joined our team in June 2018. From the outset, she dove in with enthusiasm, taking any shifts offered. Her friendly personality and professionalism paired well with her clients, making her a favorite. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to your clients, Hailey. Congratulations!

Cultural Tidbit: William Hazlitt (b: April 10, 1778 - d: September 18, 1830) was a well-known British writer, essayist, social commentator, painter, literary and drama critic, philosopher and even a self-described “metaphysician”. Trained in the unitarian faith, he had a crisis of faith and turned to philosophy. He championed the cause of the common man. He is considered one of
the greatest essayists and critics in the English language, among the likes of George Orwell.

At 8:46am, on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, the first hijacked airplane was flown into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. It unleashed the worst attack on American soil since Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and launched us into a changed United States - heightened security and war on terror. Today, 17 years later, we remember. 

We will never forget the bravery, the sacrifice and the incredible capacity for goodness and selflessness found in the human spirit amidst the capacity for incredible evil found in human nature. 

WE REMEMBER ~ 9/11

What's your favorite food? How often do you eat it? How do you feel after you do? These are questions to consider when you hear the word cholesterol. September is National Cholesterol Education Month...so let's get cracking. 

What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance that your body uses to build cells. 

Where does cholesterol come from? Cholesterol comes from two sources. Your liver creates some of the cholesterol your body needs to build new cells. Other cholesterol, known as dietary cholesterol, comes from foods we eat that come from animals - meat, poultry, dairy products etc. Eating a lot of these foods triggers your liver to produce more cholesterol.

When is cholesterol considered good or bad? Cholesterol is found in our blood, circulating with it. The higher the amount of cholesterol in the blood, the greater the health risk. LDL cholesterol is considered bad, HDL cholesterol is considered good. LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein, HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein. The lipoproteins carry cholesterol back and forth to the cells. Too much LDL cholesterol causes fat-build up in arteries, which can lead to increased risk of stroke and heart disease. LDLs and HDLs combine with triglycerides, the most common type of fat in the body.

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August 29, 2018, from the Alzheimer's Association National Office:

"The U.S. Senate passed a $425 million increase for Alzheimer’s and dementia research funding at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for fiscal year 2019. As part of our nationwide network of dedicated advocates who have shared stories and personal messages with members of Congress, you helped make this happen. Thank you!

Because of the Alzheimer’s Association and AIM’s leadership to increase NIH funding, scientists are advancing basic disease knowledge, ways to reduce risk, new biomarkers for early diagnosis and drug targeting, and developing the needed treatments to move to clinical testing. And beyond research, Congress continues to work on Alzheimer's policies that will impact millions of Americans living with the disease and their caregivers.

Congress may soon consider the Building our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act. This legislation builds upon recent research advances to strengthen the nation’s public health response to Alzheimer’s by providing state, local, and tribal public health officials with the resources necessary to increase early detection and diagnosis, reduce risk, prevent avoidable hospitalizations, and address health disparities.

Help continue our momentum on Capitol Hill and tell Congress to pass the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act!"

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