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It Doesn't Hurt to Manage Pain Wisely

9/28/2018

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Temporary or chronic. ​Mild or severe. Throbbing or sharp. Whatever it feels like, pain is pain. It hurts.

Maybe our spine is out of alignment. Perhaps we have scraped our knees or broken some bones due to a fall. We might have an infection. In all these cases, we may be in pain. Pain is one of the body's ways to tell us something is wrong. ​

September is National Pain Awareness Month and National Pain Management Month. There are national campaigns, lead by the American Chronic Pain Association, to raise awareness and research for new ways to manage, or completely alleviate, pain. 
Nobody wants to be in pain, but, unfortunately, close to 100 million Americans suffer from it, whether short term or chronic. If pain is chronic, pain management becomes the course of action.

Pain management can be achieved through many different ways, and depends on the type, strength, and feeling of pain. There are prescription pain killers, like oxycodone, that are strong, and should only be used under doctor supervision because their is high chance for addiction. If your pain is muscular or skeletal, massage, chiropractic, and stretching exercises like yoga, can be beneficial. Other people like to homeopathic and natural remedies, like herbs and essential oils. Sometimes gastrointestinal pain can be managed through a mix of medication, diet and exercise. 

Whatever pain you might be suffering
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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.
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- American Chronic Pain Association
- US Pain Awareness Month
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Golden Nuggets, September 2018

9/14/2018

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A publication of Golden Horizons Elder Care Services, Inc.
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A Message from the Office

At the time of this message, the outdoor world is
languishing in high heat and oppressive humidy. While we continue with our summer weather and 
adventures, September inevitably turns our minds toward autumn and the preparations that the season change brings. 

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Speaking of preparations, September is National Preparedness Month. Whether it is an escape plan in the event of re, an survival kit to be kept in your car if it breaks down in winter, or an emergency card with medical information and contacts in case you are in an accident or suffer a health emergency, being prepared can be the difference in any situation.

​This month, we will be exploring various emergency and medical situations, focusing on information, education and tips on how to prepare for, prevent, and handle these scenarios. National Preparedness Month will be our theme, and other awareness months to fall under our explorations will include Cholesterol Education Month, Blood Cancer Awareness Month, Prostate Cancer
Awareness Month, Sepsis Awareness Month, Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, Pain Awareness Month, Drug-Free Pain Management Awareness Month to name a few.

Enjoy the end of your summer and the beginning of your 
autumn, and be prepared to gain a lot of information on being prepared.
                                                        ~ Golden Horizons Office Team

Caregiver of the Month

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!

Mr. W’s Newsletter Inspiration

“The art of conversation is the art of hearing as well as of being heard.”
~ William Hazlitt
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.

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We Remember

9/11/2018

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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. 
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- Total Dead: 2996
- Total Injured: over 6000
- Planes Involved: 4
- Locations: 3
- Total Damage: $3.3 trillion
- True Cost: Value-less
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We will never forget the loss, the grief, the anguish, the cost.
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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. 
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WE REMEMBER ~ 9/11
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How Are Your Levels?

9/7/2018

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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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