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Mary RockwellLong Term Care Specialist Licensed in AK, AZ, CA #0135724, CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, MI, MN, NC, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WY
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“The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.” ~Henry David Thoreau Dear Mary, Greetings! March has come in like the proverbial lion during one of the most fascinating election years in recent times. Who would’ve thought? That’s all I’ll say. Who would’ve thought… We are living in interesting times and I strongly believe that we’re in for more interesting times as we move forward. Change can be challenging. The industry has changed and will continue to change and I’m always available if you want to discuss planning for the future and the possibilities for moving forward with peace of mind. Maybe you’d just like to review where you are now? Let’s do it. I’m always available and would love to have the chance to talk to you. I’ve included a couple of articles which I hope you’ll find useful and encourage you to share the information with anyone who might benefit. If you have any questions about what I have to offer, please check out my website, call me or reply to this email. Please keep in touch! In the meantime, be well. Warmest regards, Mary Rockwell The highest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my service to your friends and associates Now is Not the Time to Take it Easy! Exercising is a big part of long-term care planning! No matter how old you are, you are probably able to exercise to some extent. “Take it Easy” is the title of the Eagles’ first single which was released in 1972. It’s not medical advice! Click here to read more on the benefits of exercise. Star Ratings for Home Health Patient Experience of Care Announced The Home Health Compare website is a public information website that provides information on how well Medicare-certified agencies provide care to their patients. This newly announced survey will allow patients to report and rate their experience of care with home health agencies. Click here to find out how to compare Medicare-certified Physicians, Nursing Homes and Hospitals as well. Are the claims true that coffee is actually healthy for you? Well, according to Karen Collins, MS, RDN of the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), the answer is yes. Evidence now shows that coffee in moderate amounts is linked with lower risk of several chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s and some cancers. For example, coffee lowers risk of endometrial and liver cancer risk, according to the latest scientific reports from AICR/WCRF. Research also links coffee to lower risk of death from heart disease and longer overall survival. For endometrial cancer, risk was lower regardless of whether coffee was regular or decaffeinated; findings on other cancers aren’t clear on the influence of choosing regular or decaf. Some of the substances in coffee that may protect health and reduce cancer risk include chlorogenic acids, caffeoylquininic acid and lignans. In laboratory tests, these compounds seem to turn on the antioxidant defense system and enzymes that deactivate carcinogens, and reduce inflammation and insulin resistance. This would promote healthy levels of hormones related to cancer and other chronic diseases. Studies looking at different brewing methods for preparing coffee so far do not provide consistent answers about whether those choices influence the protective effects of coffee. Since many aspects of health linked with coffee are worsened by excess weight, watch out for sugar, syrups and cream added to coffee. Select low-calorie coffee options that replace high-calorie drinks to help reach and maintain a healthy weight. ♦♦♦ Easter; when it’s acceptable to put all your eggs in one basket.
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