Seniors 2005 Feature Releases.

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OMAHA, Neb.--New Study from Home Instead Senior Care Shows Lack of Communication among Family Members; Expert Advises Seniors to Talk with Family about Future Care (10/11/05 12:00, SOURCE: Home Instead Senior Care)

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As Administrator and CEO of the Masonic & Eastern Star Home (MESH)
in Greensboro, N.C., John Rose has expertise in both non-profit
administration and senior care. He runs a continuing care retirement
community (CCRC) with 275 residents. Services range from totally
private, fully independent living arrangements, to assisted living,
and finally skilled nursing care at MESH. The MESH facility is
dependent on the financial support of the North Carolina Masons,
giving John experience managing fundraising drives. While at MESH, he
oversaw the building of a Wellness Center with cutting-edge physical
therapy and Alzheimer's ward facilities. As part of his role as head
of a CCRC, John is an expert on topics varying from senior wellness,
choosing a nursing facility, Medicare regulations, Alzheimer's and
dementia, senior depression, physical therapy and conditioning for
seniors, as well as other healthcare topics. John has 24 years'
experience as a CCRC administrator. Before coming to North Carolina to
run the MESH home in 1995, John served in the same capacity for the
California Masons. Rose is a member of the North Carolina Association
of Non-Profit Homes for the Aging and Past President and current
member of the Masonic Homes Executives Association of North America.
PR Contact: Karen Whichard
704-782-3244 ext 109
[e-mail]

    Sharon Brangman is a geriatrician with the American Geriatrics
Society. She can offer tips regarding hot weather safety tips for
older adults. Hot weather is more likely to cause health problems in
older adults than in younger ones. About 200 Americans die of health
problems caused by high heat and humidity every year. And most of them
are 50 or older. Thanks to some of the physical changes that happen as
we age, older adults can't cool down as well as younger ones. Just as
important, older people may not feel hot when the temperature is
dangerously high. They are also less likely to feel thirsty, even when
they are almost dehydrated, which means that their bodies have lost
dangerous amounts of water. When temperatures hit 90 degrees
Fahrenheit, caregivers should check on older adults, and older people.
Founded in 1942, the American Geriatrics Society
(www.americangeriatrics.org) is a nationwide, not-for-profit
association of geriatrics health care professionals dedicated to
improving the health, independence, and quality of life of all older
people. The Society supports this mission through activities in
clinical practice, professional and public education, research, and
public policy. With an active membership of roughly 7,000 health care
professionals, the Society has become a pivotal force in shaping
attitudes, policies, and practices in geriatric medicine.
PR Contact: Jennifer Garber
203-325-8772
[e-mail]

    Bill Driskill is cofounder of Total Body Fitness. Driskill can
discuss multisport and triathlon training. Driskill can also share his
insight into the fact that baby boomers are turning to running,
biking, swimming and adventure travel to spice up their exercise and
lifestyle. Driskill is one of the few with 20 years of triathlon and
fitness expertise, beginners through advanced that can discuss
multisport as a lifestyle and balancing work and exercise. Also,
TotalBodyFitness offers one of the best adventure travel packages to
Thailand, which includes snorkeling, elephant trekking, rock climbing
lessons, kayaking, cave exploration and more.
PR Contact: Deborah Paquin
916-984-1921
[e-mail]
www.totalbodyfitness.com

    Carmel Dyer is a geriatrician with the American Geriatrics
Society. Dyer can offer tips on overcoming the challenges to health
aging. A century ago only four out of every 100 people in the United
States were age 65 or older. Today, older adults represent the fastest
growing segment of the population. As more people are entering the
later stages of life, it has become increasingly important to
recognize ways to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. "While growing
older is inevitable, many people do not realize that there are
precautions that can be taken to alleviate some of the most common
geriatric symptoms and situations, like falling, confusion and access
to health care," states Carmel Dyer, M.D., member of the American
Geriatrics Society. By following these few simple tips, Dr. Dyer
believes that anyone can ease the everyday challenges of aging. For
example, if you take more than eight medications a day, including
vitamins, there is a likelihood that some of the drugs will interact
with each other. Ask your doctor to explain what each of the
medications does. Consult your physician before taking any
over-the-counter medications. Do not take medications prescribed for
others. Ask your doctor if there are any non-drug treatments for your
illness. As we age, our metabolism slows and we tend to gain weight
and weight loss becomes more difficult. We need less food as we age
and may not be able to maintain weight with the same portion sizes we
use to eat. Although exercise can help a great deal, weight loss or
weight maintenance depends on food intake. Be mindful not only of
portion sizes but the calorie in foods. Consult your physician or
dietitian for the right types and amounts of foods for you.
PR Contact: Jennifer Garber
203-325-8772, ext. 18
[e-mail]

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