Recognized a Great Caregiver and do not settle for less

Go to: What Makes a Great Care Giver? on Vimeo: "Care giving takes a special person with special qualities. Watch our interview with some of the 2010 Spirit of Service Winners who exemplify excellence in care giving. Watch and hear them explain what it takes to be a superb care giver."

'via Blog this'

Ha llegado Noviembre… ¡Ya es Hora de Pensar en la Diabetes! - Commonwealth Conversations: Public Health

Ha llegado Noviembre… ¡Ya es Hora de Pensar en la Diabetes! - Commonwealth Conversations: Public Health: "Ha llegado Noviembre… ¡Ya es Hora de Pensar en la Diabetes!
Posted by:

María González, Department of Public Health

María is the Community Health Education Manager for the Department

¿Te preocupa padecer de diabetes? ¿Sabes si tienes algún riesgo de que así sea? Y lo más importante ¿Sabes que hay maneras de hacer algo al respecto? Hay una manera sencilla de enterarte de cuáles son tus riesgos.

En honor a que noviembre es el Mes Nacional de la Diabetes, ha llegado la hora de que hagas un sencillo cuestionario que está disponible en Internet y que te indicará cuál es el riesgo de que padezcas Diabetes tipo 2 y cómo prevenirlo. Sólo toma de uno a dos minutos el navegar por el Diabetes Risk Test (prueba de riesgo de la diabetes), diseñado por la Asociación Americana de la Diabetes (ADA, por sus siglas en inglés).

"

'via Blog this'

http://publichealth.blog.state.ma.us/2011/11/ha-llegado-noviembre-ya-es-hora-de-pensar-en-la-diabetes.html

"Health Tweets" an easier way to "Follow Health"

Social Media does it again!

Now is easier to get information and useful tips regarding health and healthy living on Twitter. "Health Tweets" as I like to call them, are helpful, interesting and easy to follow. Follow us on Twitter and you will find a list of health related Twitters on our profile.

Twitter Unlocks Health Information - Tech Europe - WSJ

"By Ben Rooney

Yet more evidence, if it were needed, of the value that can be found in the Twitter stream. The social media service that has been credited with doing just about everything, may even turn out to be a medical goldmine.

A couple of researchers from John Hopkins University have been mining more than two billion tweets and used them to uncover a range of valuable health information, reports GigaOM."

Depression Symptoms Varies Across Age Groups

Depression is a serious condition that needs to be identify and caught on time so the healing process can start as soon as possible. Our family members specially our elderly need for us to be aware of the symptoms of depression, so they can get help before it get worse. Identifying and treating depression is not a one person's job and is not a one fits all approach or treatment. We needs to get informed and ready to deal with it before depression grow roots and takes away the health and joy of our love ones. 

On our Facebook, YouTube and Twitter you can find more web sites that can be helpful and 

inspiring for our Senior Citizens .  

MCVAN HOME CARE SERVICES ON FACEBOOK

MCVAN HOME CARE SERVICES ON YOUTUBE

MCVAN HOME CARE SERVICES ON TWITTER 

de·press  

[dih-pres] –verb (used with object)

1.

to make sad or gloomy; lower in spirits; deject;dispirit.

2.

to lower in force, vigor, activity, etc.; weaken;make dull.

3.

to lower in amount or value.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/depress 

Depression Symptoms Varies Across Age Groups

"Depression symptoms can show up in every person on the planet. No matter what sex or culture a person comes from they can still suffer from a depressive disorder. Even medical professionals must remember that depression affects everyone differently."
------------------------------------------

Depression in Older Adults and the Elderly

RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS AND GETTING HELP

The difficult changes that you may face as you grow older—such as the death of a spouse or medical problems—can lead to depression, especially if you don’t have a strong support system. Left untreated, depression prevents you from enjoying life like you used to. And its effects go far beyond mood.

Personal Health Tools: healthfinder.gov - Your Source for Reliable Health Information

Personal Health Tools: healthfinder.gov - Your Source for Reliable Health Information