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Sunday, October 27, 2013
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
HEALTHY CHOICES FOR 2012
Select some seafood that is rich in omega 3 fatty acids, such as salmon, trout, sardines, anchovies, herring, pacific oysters and mackerel.
Processed meats such as ham, sausage, frankfurters, and lunch or deli meats have added sodium. Check the nutrition facts label to help limit sodium intake.
Make half of your plate fruits and veggies - vary your veggies.
Choose unsalted nuts and seeds to keep sodium intake low.
Make at least half of your grains whole grains.
Choose lean or low-fat meat and poultry.
Check out www.choosemyplate.gov.
**Someone is looking for a ride from the Polen Farms area in Kettering - anyone that is able to assist with transporting this caregiver, please call Barb at 208-4194 for her number.
**Congrats to Stephanie & Derek Johnson (you may know Stephanie as your past OT on rehab or as a helper with our group in the past) - on the birth of their daughter Sofia Irene - born New Years Day.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
CHANGES IN MEETINGS & TIME
Our meeting now has a new time. We meet from 630-8pm instead of the usual 7-830 pm. Please make note of this!
Due to our Nov 4 outing (please see details under 'future meetings' tab), our Nov 17 meeting will be cancelled. Our Dec 15 holiday gathering will still be occurring!
ALSO - Congrats to Barb on the birth of her first grandchild! A little boy, Mason Michael Etter, born on Sept 19. She will be out of the office until the beginning of October in order to visit his sweetness!
Due to our Nov 4 outing (please see details under 'future meetings' tab), our Nov 17 meeting will be cancelled. Our Dec 15 holiday gathering will still be occurring!
ALSO - Congrats to Barb on the birth of her first grandchild! A little boy, Mason Michael Etter, born on Sept 19. She will be out of the office until the beginning of October in order to visit his sweetness!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Cancellations of meetings due to weather...
If you question safety on the roads - please do not come to the meeting. Cancellations could be from snow, ice, or extreme cold - and your safety is most important!
We will try to evaluate the weather conditions by early afternoon and notify the hospital media representative.
Cancellations will be posted under Miami Valley Hospital - Stroke Support Group. This will appear on most radio and TV channels (2 - 7 - 22).
We will try to evaluate the weather conditions by early afternoon and notify the hospital media representative.
Cancellations will be posted under Miami Valley Hospital - Stroke Support Group. This will appear on most radio and TV channels (2 - 7 - 22).
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Thinking ahead to 2011...
Today you are witnessing "history" - I am starting a New Years Resolution...months ahead. One of my goals this coming year is to have a schedule of events set up aheado f time. Although I am hopeful to have each of you here every month, I want you to make sure you put on your calendars those dates you want to make sure you don't miss. I have commitments from 2 speakers for next year - but have not firmed up the dates:
---Donna Walls, RN, is an Herbalist, Aroma therapist and speaker. She holds workshops and lectures locally and nationally. She will share her expertise with us in natural healing.
---Barbette Spitler, RN, specializes in Energy Medicine. Her focus is on disease prevention and health promotion; she believes the power to heal our self is inherent in each of us.
---I have had suggestions for speakers regarding Alzheimer's Disease and I will pursue this as well. The pharmacist that spoke previously has agreed to come back and a local physician has agreed to speak about how to best work with your primary care physician. Once I firm up these dates I will let you know.
(please note - the 2011 dates are under the 'Who,Where, When' tab)
---Donna Walls, RN, is an Herbalist, Aroma therapist and speaker. She holds workshops and lectures locally and nationally. She will share her expertise with us in natural healing.
---Barbette Spitler, RN, specializes in Energy Medicine. Her focus is on disease prevention and health promotion; she believes the power to heal our self is inherent in each of us.
---I have had suggestions for speakers regarding Alzheimer's Disease and I will pursue this as well. The pharmacist that spoke previously has agreed to come back and a local physician has agreed to speak about how to best work with your primary care physician. Once I firm up these dates I will let you know.
(please note - the 2011 dates are under the 'Who,Where, When' tab)
October Meeting...
We will use this night (10/21/10) to break up into groups to talk about issues that impact each of us as survivors of stroke and as caregivers. We all have the potential to be successful in the role we have been given. We draw strength from each other and we learn from each other. I (Barb) will spend a few minutes discussing an idea I have for next year. I would like to see our group participate in a HEART WALK. We can all train for this event, and Kelly has offered her expertise on how to do this. Everyone can participate! We would train to walk just one mile! I believe we will have 'support coaches' from the hospital stroke team to work with you. You have not only survivied your stroke...you can thrive!
September Meeting & National Cholesterol Education Month
Bocce ball - washer toss - wii bowling - FOOD and FUN had by all!
We had a great night together - relaxing and catching up. We had some young visitors (Ella - Kelly's daughter & Jacob, Ken / Ginger's grandson). These young faces always bring us big smiles.
DID YOU KNOW??????
25% of the body's cholesterol comes from the foods you eat, so eating vegetables may be a great way to maintain a healthier lifestyle. Remind everyone you know about the importance of maintaining a healthier lifestyle to potentially reduce cholesterol and stroke risk. Increasing your vegetable intake is also another way to support your local farmers. Many farms are now delivering fresh, organic vegetables and fruits to your doorstep! Check out http://www.fultonfarms.com and click on the bottom middle box titled 'Organic Produce.' They have a program called Happy Box, that does just that - keeps your body happy!
We had a great night together - relaxing and catching up. We had some young visitors (Ella - Kelly's daughter & Jacob, Ken / Ginger's grandson). These young faces always bring us big smiles.
DID YOU KNOW??????
25% of the body's cholesterol comes from the foods you eat, so eating vegetables may be a great way to maintain a healthier lifestyle. Remind everyone you know about the importance of maintaining a healthier lifestyle to potentially reduce cholesterol and stroke risk. Increasing your vegetable intake is also another way to support your local farmers. Many farms are now delivering fresh, organic vegetables and fruits to your doorstep! Check out http://www.fultonfarms.com and click on the bottom middle box titled 'Organic Produce.' They have a program called Happy Box, that does just that - keeps your body happy!
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