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handicap adventures
Author: Vic
Since I have come to live in in the convalescent home I have had to learn many new things. Since my last stroke in 2005 I have much difficulty getting everything to move around on my body. At first I couldn’t even speak clearly, but after much speach therapy I got better. I still have trouble , but I have gotten sorta used to the different feeling. To See what this was like just pretend sometime that you can’t move around. All of the things, you used to do you now can’t do.
especialy going to the bathroom The thought is very scary. Basically that’s what happens when you have a stroke. One of the things people don’t realize about a stroke is you have to change your thinking. As you once moved around without giving it a thought now requires a great deal of thought and attention to move certain parts of your body.
In fact you have to relearn completely new steps inside your mind to move around. God has given us a great machine called the brain. Believe it or not, you can actually re-program things that have been damaged. As for myself, I have chosen to do this. This thinking requires a great deal of effort . Typically we are not programmed to do this. So, those who are helping you need to be patient and understanding with you.
I heartily recommend this attitude. This challenge gives your mind something to focus on. Mentally, you begin to realize that you can be in control again. Now, granted the control is not what you are used to having but it is the beginning of a great life adventure.
Coffee may be good for you!!!
Author: Vic
By Jane Collingwood
May 4, 2009
Further evidence has come to light that drinking coffee may have a protective effect against dementia. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are common problems in the elderly population. Although research is improving our knowledge of the underlying biology of these disorders, we still have little understanding of the “modifiable” risk factors.
Caffeine has been suggested to have a protective effect against dementia. This new study comes from the University of Kuopio, Finland and the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden. Dr. Miia Kivipelto and colleagues are involved in the ongoing Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Aging and Dementia (CAIDE) study. The team looked at figures from 1,409 adults aged 65 to 79 who had been followed for an average of 21 years. Of these, 61 had been diagnosed with dementia. Daily coffee consumption was categorized into low (0-2 cups), moderate (3-5 cups) and high (more than five cups).
Results showed that moderate coffee drinkers had a 65 percent lower risk for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease later in life than the other groups. Tea consumption was categorized into not drinking tea versus drinking tea. But tea drinking was relatively uncommon, and showed no links with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
WOW…
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handicap adventures
Author: Vic
Since I have come to live in in the convalescent home I have had to learn many new things. Since my last stroke in 2005 I have much difficulty getting everything to move around on my body. At first I couldn’t even speak clearly, but after much speach therapy I got better. I still have trouble , but I have gotten used to the different feeling. To See what this was like just pretend sometime that you can’t move around. All of the things, you used to do you now can’t do. The thought is very scary. Basically that’s what happens when you have a stroke. One of the things people don’t realize about a stroke is you have to change your thinking. As you once moved around without giving it a thought now requires a great deal of thought and attention to move certain parts of your body.
In fact you have to relearn completely new steps inside your mind to move around. God has given us a great machine called the brain. Believe it or not, you can actually re-program things that have been damaged. As for myself, I have chosen to do this. This thinking requires a great deal of effort . Typically we are not programmed to do this. So, those who are helping you need to be patient and understanding with you.
I heartily recommend this attitude. This challenge gives your mind something to focus on. Mentally, you begin to realize that you can be in control again. Now, granted the control is not what you are used to having but it is the beginning of a great life adventure.
Check out this Kingston Data Plug in Thumb Drive, so easy to use and so well made!
digital photo frames.
Author: Vic
I had to write about this product because it is so fantastic. Now, I come from a generation of album makers to keep track of and look at the pictures. I can probably count on one hand, how many times I would go into look at an album. I was just a busy guy, and I didn’t take time to do that. [i know, i know pretty lame!]
I got a digital photo frame for christmas . I found that it was very easy to transfer pictures to a thumb drive and put it on display. So, I asked my relatives to please e-mail me pictures. The reason I am writing about this now is this has taken a while for them to get used to the idea. I have my frame on my dresser so I can see it all the time. Even though I’m in a convalescent home I feel quite close to my children and grandchildren. I don’t have a storage problem that a bunch of albums would be. Also, it is quite handy for me to see.
Coby DP-758 7-Inch Widescreen Digital Photo Frame
Yes, these can be expensive. But if you shop around a bit and you can find good deals. As far as I am concerned, this product truly is wonderful.
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