Chronic Pain and Revisiting Acupuncture

A few years ago, I was introduced to acupuncture via an article from a White Plains Hospital – Health Matters magazine. Having serious issues with arthritic pain in my hands made me consider this as an option for treatment. I mean, after all, how could I continue to bring you this news you can use every month – if my hands were not able to type? 🙂 More recently, I discovered an article on the WebMD blog – a source I often use for research. So once again, I am sharing this health information for your use and discretion as to whether it will work for you.

This is “News You Can Use” — and is provided to be an information resource of ideas that assist you to complement your “wellness” and “well-being” regimens to reduce stress, guide you in sustainability choices, and healthful living and is not a replacement to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition or disease. As always, I suggest you seek out the help of a trained professional for help with your specific situation.

All the best in Wellness!



Are You Practicing Mindfulness or Meditating?

Everywhere I turn these days the keywords, “mindfulness” and “meditation” are being suggested as a way of enhancing our well-being. Some baby boomers can remember meditation and the connection with the Beatles interests in the practice after a meeting Paul McCartney, George Harrison and John Lennon had with Maharishi after his lecture at the Hilton Hotel, London, on August 24, 1967, which sparked an interest to study in India with the Yogi to learn the techniques.

For your information, Senior Planet is having a conversation regularly about “Mindfulness”, and so are other wellness websites. That’s why I am happy to share some of the links with you, as you think about embracing new ways for your wellness regimen.

Are “meditation” and “mindfulness” the same thing?
https://www.verywellmind.com/mindfulness-vs-meditation-what-s-the-difference-6822721

Senior Planet
When: Monday, August 5, 2024
Time: 11:00AM EDT / 10:00AM CDT / 9:00AM MDT / 8:00AM PDT

On-line Mindfulness Apps Class https://seniorplanet.org/event/mindfulness-apps-12/

Handout:
https://seniorplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mindfulness-Apps-lecture-handout-8.31.23.pdf

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FYIMindfulness Information
https://hr.harvard.edu/sites/hwpi.harvard.edu/files/humanresources/files/may_2023_senior_sense.pdf?m=1682943686
https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2021/what-is-mindfulness.html
https://www.britannica.com/science/mindfulness-meditation

Meditation Info Sources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meditation-modern-life/201307/overview-meditation-its-origins-and-traditions
https://meditationlifestyle.com/interview-lennon-and-harrison-on-meditation/

All the best in Wellness!

FYI – Aging and Mental Health Posts

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“Focus on Mental Health as we age” is an on-going topic often discussed nowadays. Below is a link to a website that has useful ideas and suggestions, which may support you or family members.

https://www.mentalhealthandaging.com/blog/

All the best in Wellness!

Hot Weather Tips for Senior Citizens

News you can use 🙂

All the best in Wellness!

May is Melanoma Awareness Month

Hello Everyone,

Just FYI – NEWS you can USE 🙂

Below is a link to my blog post about Melanoma Monday.

All the best in Wellness !

Need Help with Internet Costs ?

Are you aware that you can get help with Internet service costs?

Senior Planet has information you can use about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a government program that helps qualifying low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices. 

Join Senior Planet on Monday, April 8, 2024 at the link below.

Download the handout to learn more.
https://seniorplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Affordable-Home-Internet-Lecture-Handout-3.1.24-1.pdf

News you can use 🙂

Senior Planet Gets Personal

News You Can Use 🙂

Are you looking for computer training that is focused on your particular requirements to gain computer skills?

Senior Planet gets personal with one-on-one training. All you have to do is sign up!

Take a look at the link below.

https://seniorplanet.org/tech-help

You can also sign up for classes by telephone 🙂

To sign up for an appointment, call the Senior Planet Hotline at 888-713-3495 

Have you signed up for the Senior Planet Newsletter yet?
https://seniorplanet.org/get-involved/newsletters/

What’s the Difference between a Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest?

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People often use these terms interchangeably, but they’re not the same. A heart attack is when blood flow to the heart is blocked. Sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating. A heart attack is a “circulation” problem and sudden cardiac arrest is an “electrical” problem.

Learn more at the links below.

https://cpr.heart.org/en/resources/cardiac-arrest-vs-heart-attack

https://cpr.heart.org/en/resources/what-is-cpr

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All the best in Wellness!

Senior Planet Gets Flexible

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Join in on the flexible fun with Senior Planet Fitness.

Senior Planet Articles
https://seniorplanet.org/articles/

Enjoy all the best in Wellness!

Virtual Museum Tour with Senior Planet

I always post “News You Can Use” 🙂

Take a Zoom “Time-Out” with Senior Planet at the Museum.

When: Monday, March 18, 2024

Time: 6:00PM EDT / 5:00PM CDT / 4:00PM MDT / 3:00PM PDT

Click the link below to join:
https://seniorplanet.org/event/virtual-museum-tours-5/

Download the handout by clicking the link below.
https://seniorplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Virtual-Museum-Tours-Update-08-03-21.pdf

Have you signed up for the Senior Planet Newsletter yet?
https://seniorplanet.org/get-involved/newsletters/

All the best in Wellness!