Medication management for visually impaired seniors
April 17, 2008
(NAPSI) — o ensure that people with vision loss have ready access to the vital information available to all consumers via prescription labeling, enabling them to take medications safely, effectively and independently, the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) has embarked on the Rx Label Enable campaign. The goal is to have policymakers develop standards to ensure that medication labels and information are accessible to individuals with vision loss.
As part of the campaign, AFB offers these tips for identifying and organizing medication:
? Ask your pharmacist to attach large-print or, if necessary, Braille labels to pill bottles.
? The size and shape of a pill can help with identification. Practice feeling different pills in your hand until you can recognize them.
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Medication management for visually impaired seniors
April 17, 2008
(NAPSI) — o ensure that people with vision loss have ready access to the vital information available to all consumers via prescription labeling, enabling them to take medications safely, effectively
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Music, photos and art helping loved ones with Alzheimer's
April 17, 2008
(NAPSI) — Memories are powerful--simply reflecting on a precious time with a loved one, a favorite song or a great vacation moment can bring on feelings of happiness, security and relaxation.
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Older workers generally have a lower level of stress
April 17, 2008
(SPM Wire) — Older workers generally report low levels of work-related stress, according to a University of Michigan (U-M) study of a nationally representative sample of older workers.
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Retirement ends family’s 75 years of barbering
April 17, 2008
CARSON CITY (AP) — The building at 120 S. Mercantile St. never will be the same.
For the last 75 years, there has been a Kelly cutting hair in Carson City.
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Seniors slow to adopt organic and natural foods
April 17, 2008
(SPM Wire) — As natural and organic foods continue growing in popularity throughout the country, seniors appear to be the slowest to adopt these healthful food choices.
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Social Security benefits increase in 2008
April 17, 2008
(SPM Wire) — Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for more than 54 million Americans will increase 2.3 percent in 2008, the Social Security Administration has announced.
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Staying active will help maintain a healthy body
April 17, 2008
(SPM Wire) — Keeping active can do more than help you maintain a healthy body weight — it can lead to better basic physical abilities as you age.
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Tips to get the most from a doctor visit
April 17, 2008
(SPM Wire) — Just because you visit the doctor when you have a problem or for an annual physical, doesn’t mean you are getting the most beneficial results from your time spent in the examining room.
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