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Thanksgiving ~ StoryCorp and Google ~ Memories that Will Last a Lifetime

This Thanksgiving, as we gather around in the home, in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Summerfield, Pleasant Garden, and everywhere else in America, what a Wonderful way to be present and to preserve memories with those that we love. Great Thanksgiving Listen from StoryCorps and Google. Memories that Will Last a Lifetime. Watch this short 1 minute and 10 seconds YouTube to get started on telling and preserving your story and their story on StoryCorp and Google

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~ Gratitude ~ Giving Thanks ~ November 2015~

We first posted this last November, but we think it is so good that it is worth posting again! This is from Michelle Bersell, Psychotherapist: Click here to watch and listen Michelle, thank you. We are grateful for you! Happy Thanksgiving, and Thanks for Sharing and Giving your insight and vision! [caption id="attachment_1384" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Gratitude [/caption]

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A Moment of Silence on Veteran's Day November 11 2015

[caption id="attachment_2947" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Veteran's Day November 11 2015[/caption] This Veteran’s Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2015, join us in honoring all veterans, and observe one full minute of silence and stillness at 11:11am EST. During that minute, no music, talking, texting, or movement. Image courtesy of Google.

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Advocating Home Care Home Health Hospice Month 2015 NC In-Home Care Greensboro

[caption id="attachment_2924" align="alignleft" width="400"] November is National Home and Hospice Care Month[/caption] Hello November 2015! November is National Home Care and Hospice Month As American As Apple Pie! Hats Off to Home Care, Home Health, and Hospice! Give Your Support to Association for Home Care Home Health and Hospice of NC today! Our In-Home Care Greensboro NC Best Friend!  Hello November! Thank you AHHCNC for advocacy and leadership and embracing freedom, liberty, and choice!  

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Living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

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November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. If a family member has been diagnosed with dementia, it can come as a shock and create anxiety within the family as to what will happen next. For many adults and seniors diagnosed with this disease, they want to remain independent and in their own homes for as long as possible. To achieve this goal, there will need to be some changes to enable people with dementia to remain independent for longer or make it easier for others to give support.* Avoid falls: Falls are a common and potentially serious problem affecting older...

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National Family Caregivers Month

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There are hundreds of thousand families in the United States that are currently the primary caregiver to aging parents, adult children with disabilities, family members of wounded soldiers, or adult children caring for parents with Alzheimer’s disease. We know caring for a parent, family member or loved one day in and day out takes its toll on the caregiver. It’s a tough job and sometimes caregivers need a break and should take time for themselves to rejuvenate their own body, mind, and soul. November is National Family Caregivers Month and throughout the month we will be honoring and celebrating the...

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Diabetes Awareness Month

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November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. Nearly 30 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. Another 86 million Americans have prediabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association estimates that the total national cost of diagnosed diabetes in the United States is $245 billion. Staggering! If you are overweight, have high blood pressure, or are age 45 or older, you are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The good news is that making healthy changes...

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Staying Healthy: Why Do Some People Get Sick and Other's Don't?

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Why is it that some people get sick and others don't? Why do some people get the cold and flu each year despite the fact they get all the right shots and vaccinations? What can we do to stay out of the doctor's office each year? How To Stay Healthy As flu season is upon us, I decided to consult the experts at WebMD. What are the characteristics of people who get sick less often? What can you do to stay healthy? Keep your stress at lower levels so it does not weaken your immune system. Enjoy sex on a...

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Benefits of Walking: Walk Your Way To a Better You

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I have long ago passed the point in my life where I can jog. Two ACL surgeries have left my arthritic knees unable to take the impact. I don’t live anywhere near a swimming pool and I am too hyperactive to do yoga. Spin classes give me a headache just thinking about it. And because I am a work-a-holic who works out of my house, I need to get out and about for my own sanity and the sanity of my family. I have a million excuses NOT to exercise. “I’m too busy” is my favorite. “It’s too hot outside”...

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See the Good in Every Situation ~

We opened two gifts this morning - They were our eyes. [caption id="attachment_3897" align="aligncenter" width="75"] Seeing [/caption] Some other thoughts: Life gets more and more precious when there is less and less of it ~ See the good in every situation ~ Don't let the sun set upon wrath or anger ~ Send love wherever needed ~ Be kind ~ Don't forget what flat tires and bad attitudes have in common ~ Finally, wisdom from a high school teacher long, long ago : Good, Better, Best, may you never rest, 'til your good is your better and your better is...

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