MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'coast'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:05:37 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182196&cid=t_208461_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FsC10OrmvGkw%2F I was all set to blog about my wedding reception this week, but it turns out that I left our wedding CD in our apartment. I thought it was in my laptop when we evacuated on Sunday morning, but alas! I was wrong. So you’ll just have to wait another week for my third and final wedding recap post. Just in time for our two month anniversary! In the meantime, shall I give you an update on our aforementioned evacuation? We’ve spent the last two days with some dear friends of ours and their most adorable 14-month-old baby girl who I pretty much wanted to take home with me. I’ve basically been in “I want a baby NOW!” mode for, oh, the last year or so, and it gets even worse when you get me near uber cuteness. We received a couple of memos from our management company a... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182196 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:00:22 +0100 5182196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181901&cid=t_208461_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F30%2Fwhy-a-hurricane-filled-me-with-gratitude%2F Like much of the East Coast, New York City was hit by Hurricane Irene. On Saturday, we checked our flashlights, loaded up on food, filled the bathtub, and hoped for the best. We were extremely lucky. The hurricane didn’t affect us much — we didn’t even lose power. And I’m very, very grateful for that. The hurricane was a good reminder about gratitude. For one thing, it reminded me that I have so much to be grateful for that it seems a bit preposterous that I need to remind myself to be grateful — but I do. When life is taking its ordinary course, it’s so easy to take everyday life for granted. Also, the hurricane made me much more mindful of how much I love my apartment and my city, and how safe and secure I generally feel. It’s a sad foible of human nature that ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181901 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:53:47 +0100 5181901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174816&cid=t_208461_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2Fie5x_AVOroc%2F Like the rest of the eastern seaboard, I dealt with Hurricane Irene this weekend. As an Oregonian, I didn’t grow up with hurricanes, so they, like tornadoes, were always the kinds of natural disasters that freaked me out. Having lived out on the East Coast for several years now, I’ve become a little more accustomed to strange and scary storms. Having kept track of the weather reports for Irene, we were fairly confident that it would be bad, but not that bad. We were wrong. Yesterday morning at 8:30 a.m., we were notified by our local fire department that we needed to evacuate our apartment building. Yeah. In the middle of the storm. You can add that to the List of Things I Never Thought I’d Do. And also the List of Things I Never Want to Repeat. Here’s what happened... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174816 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:41:07 +0100 5174816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140137&cid=t_208461_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FqwT6HsasjTs%2F The thing about living in a tourist destination is that, when you live there, you don’t actually do much that is “touristy,” even things that would otherwise be on your “to do” list. I think that’s because, when you live in one of the world’s biggest tourist destination, the last thing you want to do is be around tourists. Sorry, friends. Also, when you live somewhere, as opposed to being on vacation, you actually have things, like, a life to do. Work, friends, you know. Essentially, the only time that I do anything that is “touristy” is when I have someone visiting (so please, come visit so I have an excuse to to spend too much money and wait in lines!). Last week, my friend Erica, who is a native New Yorker, was in town with her boyfr... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140137 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:00:00 +0100 5140137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118913&cid=t_208461_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FjC4z2YBTUTk%2F On Saturday, I turned 26. It’s not exactly a big milestone as far as numbers go, but considering the state of my life last year (unemployed, crappy apartment, horrible roommates), I had a lot to celebrate. I woke up Saturday morning to my husband bringing in my birthday presents, which included a gift card to Starbucks (which is pretty much were I live these days since the apartment next door is undergoing renovation) from my grandmother and a gift certificate to one of the top rated spas in New York City from Erik. Yet another clear sign he loves me. After gift unwrapping, Erik and I headed to our favorite breakfast spot, Pancakes Plus, which is located is the sketchiest business complex ever. You can barely tell it’s there, since all you can see is a tiny window and a sign ab... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118913 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:00:00 +0100 5118913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069730&cid=t_208461_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FfKMaBoxHUR4%2F One thing that Erik and I were a little slow in getting done while engaged was our engagement photos. We ended up not doing them until June 10, about a month before our wedding! Since we were so late, we ended up not getting the images until the day before our wedding! So even though we are already married, I’m just getting around to blogging them! Our photographer is Ryan Brenizer and we shot our pictures in four locations in New York, all of them having special meaning for Erik and I. The first location was Grand Central Station, right by the clock in the center of the station, which is where Erik and I rendezvoused for our first date. Ryan shot some beautiful pictures by the clock, amidst the crowds, and in one of the hallways of the station. He also took a few photos of us near o... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069730 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:41:01 +0100 5069730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4943271&cid=t_208461_46_f&fid=38787&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmsf.ca%2Fblogs%2Fphotos%2F2011%2F06%2F17%2Fliberia-5%2F Soglay, Liberia – May 16, 2011 A baby sleeps under an improvised malaria net. Following the post-election violence and subsequent tension in Ivory Coast, more than a hundred thousand people fled to Liberia. The vast majority chose to stay with Liberian families and communities, particularly in Grand Gedeh and Nimba Counties. This photo was taken in Soglay, in Nimba County, where MSF runs a mobile clinic to reach the dispersed refugee population. Malaria is a key concern; numbers are rapidly rising due to the rainy season – with more than one third of consultations for malaria, including severe malaria leading to anaemia. MSF runs mobile clinics to more than 20 locations along the eastern border counties of Liberia to assist the refugees.. (Source: MSF Blogs) MSF Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4943271 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:50:20 +0100 4943271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934703&cid=t_208461_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2Fzc-KA5ut9bY%2F Four years ago today, I got on a plane with a one-way ticket to… New Jersey. Not exactly the place every girl dreams of moving someday, but for me, it ended up working out okay. Obviously, things have changed since then. A two year stint in the Garden State turned into a year-long adventure in the Big Apple, which was then reluctantly transformed into yet another life in the ‘burbs. I’m now on my third job and for the first time, working completely remotely. Working at home is nice, but a bit lonely. Living in the suburbs is nice, but a bit lonely. Of course, in NYC, you’re never alone, but that doesn’t mean you’re around anyone you actually like. Erik and I are now less than a month away from our wedding, and we have been giving more and more thought to... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934703 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:00:00 +0100 4934703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4918499&cid=t_208461_46_f&fid=38787&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmsf.ca%2Fblogs%2Fphotos%2F2011%2F06%2F10%2Fliberia-4%2F May 14, 2011 Cutting trees in order to expand a refugee camp in Liberia. Over 100,000 people fled post-election violence in Ivory Coast. In places like Nimba county, Liberia the majority of refugees have not travelled to camps, but seek shelter with host families in dispersed villages near the border. Out of fear, many in Ivory Coast still remain in hiding in the bush in the border region. (Source: MSF Blogs) MSF Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4918499 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:10:02 +0100 4918499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911754&cid=t_208461_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FLQWoEwWXnK8%2F I have a confession to make: I am a fan of the Duggars. You know, the family with 19 kids? The family who had their latest baby arrive three and a half months early? Surely you’ve seen them on the cover of People magazine. I started watching the Duggar specials on TLC a few years ago, when I first moved to New Jersey. It was one of those things that I sort of watched in passing, since at the time they were doing these two hour long specials about the family. A couple years ago they started filming a regular series with them, and consequently had to change the name of their series almost every year because they kept having a new kid! 17 Kids and Counting became 18 Kids and Counting which became 19 Kids and Counting. So far, it’s still 19 Kids and Counting. I’m not even sur... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911754 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 03:13:53 +0100 4911754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775601&cid=t_208461_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FEBgixMvO-Qc%2F Back in 2001, the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry published a paper concluding the Paxil antidepressant was “generally well tolerated and effective for major depression in adolescents.” But the study, known as 329, was later discredited amid charges that outcomes were conflated, unflattering results were omitted and ghostwriting was involved. The details became known more than two years ago as documents emerged from investigations by UK regulators (look here) and the former New York Attorney General (read this), as well as lawsuits charging GlaxoSmithKline hid the risks of its Paxil pill. More recently, there was a call for the paper to be retracted (read here). One of the 22 co-authors was Stan Kutcher, a physician who is running for the Canadian par... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775601 Mon, 02 May 2011 14:49:06 +0100 4775601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4639766&cid=t_208461_46_f&fid=38787&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmsf.ca%2Fblogs%2Fphotos%2F2011%2F03%2F28%2Fliberia-2%2F Froley village, Nimba County – March 2011 Martine, 72 years old, arrived in Frolay with her daughter one month ago. As she is too old to walk fast and for long, she spent three days on the road to reach border crossing point of Butuo. Her daughter who was with her only kid went faster and came back to look after her mother. When people from close villages crossed their home village of Souapleu on their way to the border, Martine and her daughter decided to follow them. Here in Liberia, they stay in the house of a Liberian relative. As the situation continues to deteriorate in Ivory Coast, tens of thousands Ivorian have fled their country and sought refuge in Liberia. The vast majority are staying with host families, scattered in more than 70 villages throughout the County. This situ... MSF Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4639766 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:18:28 +0100 4639766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622288&cid=t_208461_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F22%2Fhow-well-do-you-multitask-between-the-tv-and-the-computer%2F This study hints at the generational shift that is occurring and that researchers are starting to document in studies such as this. Younger adults are used to consuming media simultaneously, from multiple sources, and enjoy doing so. Older adults (that is to say, middle-aged adults and older) do less of this, and tend to enjoy it less. At least according to this single study. Last, the researchers conclude: The brevity of gaze durations on both computer and television content in this multitasking environment suggests a fracturing of attention with rapid attentional shifts and reorientation; both media seem to have limited ability to “hook” a participant into extended runs of attention. Television attention is especially composed of very quick gazes overall, supporting the contention th... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622288 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:25:45 +0100 4622288 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4610888&cid=t_208461_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fcarcinogens-gulf-water-small-sign-toxins-water%2F There doesn’t need to be a toxic oil spill in your backyard in order for your water to be poisoned. The truth is that much of our water is poisoned already. So, a recent article in the Huffington post that showed that there were high levels of carcinogens found in water in the Gulf, isn’t that surprising. The reasons for that are simple:…   There was a major oil spill that will affect water, wildlife and people for decades to come, And all water is toxic to levels that it shouldn’t be…everywhere!(1) We have people in the United States today dying of cancer at ages so much younger than ever before. 1500 people die every day in the United States from the disease. But did you know that another recent finding just taught scientists that cancer didn’t exist thousands of y... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4610888 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:38:09 +0100 4610888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4599063&cid=t_208461_46_f&fid=38787&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmsf.ca%2Fblogs%2Fphotos%2F2011%2F03%2F16%2Fliberia%2F Nimba District, Liberia – March 13, 2011 Tens of new refugees are reaching the village of Kparblee in Liberia, in the district of Nimba bordering Ivory Coast. This family just arrived from the city Toulepleu, where fighting erupted early March between pro-Outtara forces and the army loyal to disputed president Gbagbo. As the situation is deeply deteriorating in Ivocry Coast, they spent seven days in the bush, looking for places to sleep and for food. They didn’t want to go to Liberia too fast, hoping that the fighting would stop. They were exhausted when they reached the Liberian border. This family is currently staying in a school building of the village of Kparblee. They have relatives in the village, but will have to wait a few days before being able to go to their home. (So... MSF Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4599063 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:26:44 +0100 4599063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4478000&cid=t_208461_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FqKvL96KWu8g%2F I have always collected little knick-knacks. When I was growing up, my dresser and bookshelf were literally covered with carved boxes, dolls (I have almost 20), colorful rocks, shotglasses (over 50 and counting…) and trinkets that I bought or were given to me by family or friends. Most of the stuff from my childhood is either still at my parents’ house, still on that same childhood dresser, or they are something I grew out of liking and have since tossed or given away. I have a much smaller collection of knick-knacks that that have migrated with me over the past few years. Some of them spent time in my cubicle at work, while others stayed home in my apartment. Now that my home is my office, they all mingle together on my desk in our living room. I thought I would share with you... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4478000 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:00:42 +0100 4478000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4406031&cid=t_208461_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FSXdVGulP3Q4%2F Remember that sting operation in which the US Government Accountability Office conducted nearly two years ago of some Institutional Review Boards? The undercover operation involved creating a fictitious company, which then applied to three for-profit IRBs to approve a trial of a non-existent surgical adhesive gel. The episode made a splash, because one IRB - Coast IRB - actually approved the study, a gaffe that was discussed in detail at a Congressional hearing where the sting was revealed. Well, the FDA has issued an alert that some fictitious applications were submitted to several IRBs and the agency says it “appears” that the name and address of the clinical investigator listed on a required FDA form are the same as that used in the GAO sting. “The current and previous... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4406031 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:31:47 +0100 4406031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4386275&cid=t_208461_87_f&fid=39261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvactruth.com%2F2011%2F01%2F22%2Ffda-duped-into-approving-fake-product-for-human-testing%2F When a drug or a vaccine is approved for testing on humans we naturally expect all the paperwork to be thoroughly checked. We assume that background checks have been made and the doctors involved will have had their credentials investigated. To ensure that this task is undertaken correctly the FDA use the skills of Institutional Review Boards. IRB’s are committees designated by an institution to approve, monitor, and review biomedical and behavioural research. They approve all of the vaccines and drugs for use in human trials. The IRB committees are made up typically of medics, persons from the criminal justice, education, physiology, and public health. The primary purpose of such a review is to assure the protection of the rights and welfare of the human subjects. IRBs are a quality... vactruth.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4386275 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 08:57:12 +0100 4386275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4377726&cid=t_208461_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2F-oxIXwstLAg%2F Egads! I feel like it’s been ages since I’ve blogged, even though technically I’ve only missed three days. I feel like that’s at least three months in blogger-time though! Life picked up pretty quickly starting on Saturday and I just haven’t had a moment to collect my thoughts and write anything worthwhile. So, we’re going to play catch-up: Saturday: Over the weekend, the wonderful Cara was in town with her friend for the long weekend. Cara and I have a tradition of seeing a Broadway play whenever she’s in town. This time, we saw La Cage aux Folle (which means I’m 1/3 done with #53). Erik had seen it last spring with his mom, and he had good things to say about it, but I actually had no idea what it was about (other than it involved a crossd... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4377726 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 20:24:57 +0100 4377726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4372045&cid=t_208461_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fshould-doctors-be-banned-from-asking-if-a-patient-owns-a-gun%2F2011.01.19 Via an article entitled “Proposed Law Would Ban Docs From Asking If Patient Owns Gun” from First Coast News: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A state lawmaker has filed a bill that would ban doctors from asking their patients if they have a gun in the home. Rep. Jason Brodeur, R-Sanford, said he has heard of a number of cases in which doctors asked their patients that question, which he thinks should be off limits. “What we don’t want to do is have law-abiding firearm owners worried that the information is going to be recorded and then sent to their insurance company,” he said. “If they’re on Medicaid maybe it’s sent to the government. If the overreaching federal government actually takes over health care, they’re worried that Washington, D.C. is going to know whether or not... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4372045 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 20:00:29 +0100 4372045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4338209&cid=t_208461_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2Fqw0rbJ26UmU%2F In the middle of January, like now, it is very easy to get into the mindset that this gray weather is going to last forever. Since I am a (very) amateur birder, though, I also know that the spring migration is about to start probably within the next couple of weeks. The birds won’t hit our continent for a while, though. Entirely self -propelled animals. Actually, come to think of it, humans are the only animals that can travel in non-self-propelled ways. Still have respect, though, for flocks of millions of tiny birds propelling themselves across the Gulf of Mexico to summer in our back yards. Renewed resolutions to haul myself around the thickets of Boulder Creek or up in the mountains near Nederland. Filed under: Ephemera Tagged: Bird, birds, Birdwatching, Boulder Creek, Gulf Coast... white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4338209 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 01:16:08 +0100 4338209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4298757&cid=t_208461_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FoMbmEuTXKfM%2F Every year, bloggers across the Internet write a slew of posts recapping the year. Last year I participated in Gwen Bell’s Best of 2009 review, but this year I participated in her Reverb challenge (which I’m still doing, in addition to these posts, although now I am grouping them to save you from having to read 18 posts this week – no need to thank me ). This year, I’m back with the “one-liner” meme, where you pick the first line from a blog post that was the definitive post for that month. It’s pretty fun to hop around the archives, hunting for the favorites. Though I have to admit, I don’t think I have very many catchy hooks. Something I’ll need to work on for 2011. This is also a great recap for those of you who have subscribed rece... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4298757 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:00:34 +0100 4298757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233353&cid=t_208461_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FLXJikIgt_ew%2F On Saturday, Erik and I bought our first Christmas tree! We went to a small, local farm in Westchester. The farm was small, but adorable and they had a box of Christmas cookies and hot apple cider (my fave!) available on a little folding table next to the driveway. After we got the tree home, we still had quite a bit to buy, like Christmas lights and some more ornaments, plus a few other things for our apartment, so we ended up not decorating the tree until yesterday. When we were in Minnesota, Erik’s mother gave us a few ornaments from his childhood to take home, and then my mother sent two big boxes of ornaments from our tree. We We’re hosting Christmas here this  year, so it makes sense to send some ornaments our way. We ended up with way more ornaments than we could possib... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233353 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 23:00:06 +0100 4233353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3924942&cid=t_208461_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F09%2F01%2F9-tips-for-coping-with-a-hurricane%2F With another hurricane on the warpath up the East Coast of the U.S. this week, many people are scrambling for shelter and safety. Evacuations are taking place, and while everyone is rightfully focused on their physical safety, our emotional health is at risk during times of increased stress too. There are ways you can better cope emotionally with an impending hurricane — to brace yourself emotionally from the significant amounts of stress you’re about to endure. One of the most important things to keep in mind is that a hurricane is a fairly short natural event. For most people, it means having to deal with a couple of days of moving out of the area and then moving back. While the effects of the hurricane may endure much longer — especially if your home was damaged or des... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3924942 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:30:09 +0100 3924942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3786131&cid=t_208461_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftwitter-used-to-gauge-the-nations-mood%2F2010.07.24 A team from Northeastern University and Harvard Medical School has been analyzing words used in tweets by American users in an attempt to gauge the public mood around the country. What they discovered was that users on the West Coast seem to be quite a bit jollier than those on the East Coast. It’s not clear whether the data was collected during the summer or winter months and accordingly adjusted, for that surely would affect the readings. Researchers were able to infer the mood of each tweet using a psychological word-rating system developed by the National Institute of Mental Health’s Center for the Study of Emotion and Attention. The system ranks words based on how they make people feel. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Bette... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3786131 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:00:41 +0100 3786131 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3784306&cid=t_208461_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F23%2Fu-s-mood-measured-through-twitter-2006-2009%2F A group of researchers have published a simple word analysis of 300 million tweets (you know, those short, 140 character-maximum status updates from individuals) from Twitter and discovered something amazing — people are happier on the weekends, and before and after work. Yes, that’s right — people are happier when they are not working! It took three researchers from Northeastern University and two from Harvard Medical School to arrive at these stunning conclusions. Now, since researchers didn’t actually look at 300 million tweets individually, the mood of each tweet was inferred using the ANEW word list — Affective Norms for English Words — a word-rating system that gives normative emotional ratings for English language words. These kinds of analyses ar... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3784306 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:45:21 +0100 3784306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718323&cid=t_208461_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fcommunity-summit-held-discuss-recovery-efforts-bp-oil-spill%2F The Mississippi Gulf Coast Oil Spill Disaster Recovery Summit was held to discuss how the people and communities affected can band together to aid each party in recovery. The event was organized in part by minister John Hosey and sociologist J. Steven Picou. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718323 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 23:41:10 +0100 3718323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671651&cid=t_208461_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fdisaster-in-the-gulf-how-you-can-help-celebrity-telethon-on-larry-king-live-next-monday%2F This Monday, June 21, Ryan Seacrest will be hosting a live, two-hour Gulf Coast relief telethon from 8-10 p.m. on CNN in the Tweet Suite on “Larry King Live”, to raise funds for rebuilding the Gulf Coast. Participants will be able to choose from the following three organizations: United Way – United Way’s Oil Spill Recovery fund will provide emergency assistance, such as help with food, rent and utilities, and support long-term recovery efforts to rebuild these lives and these communities. National Wildlife Foundation – NWF’s efforts go toward finding and saving oiled wildlife, and recovering their ecosystems. The Nature Conservancy – The Nature Conservancy’s Fund for Gulf Coast Restoration goes towards long term recovery for the Gulf and habitats al... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671651 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:33:40 +0100 3671651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3640987&cid=t_208461_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fturtle-in-the-spill-photo-of-the-day%2F Sorry to start your day out with such a sad photo, but we can’t ignore the effects of the oil spill on the animals of the Gulf Coast. AP Photo via Huffington Post Post from: BlissTree Turtle In the Spill: Photo of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3640987 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:30:20 +0100 3640987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3635718&cid=t_208461_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F181434%2F Erin Brockovich to Visit Southern Louisiana: The real life environmental and consumer advocate will visit people who have been sickened by the chemical dispersants used to break up the oil spill today. (via Huffington Post) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3635718 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:58:24 +0100 3635718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629601&cid=t_208461_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbp-ceo-says-thanks-video-of-the-day%2F Tony Hayward, BP CEO, is so very appreciative of the country’s support during this disaster. Do you think this video will help improve BP’s public image? via Huffington Post Post from: BlissTree BP CEO Says Thanks: Video of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629601 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:30:54 +0100 3629601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629607&cid=t_208461_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbp-refuses-donated-hair-to-clean-up-gulf-oil-spill%2F photo: Inhabitat Recently, hair salons and nonprofit groups across the country (including Matter of Trust) have been collecting hair and fur to send to the Gulf Coast to help clean up the BP oil spill. Hair mats and booms are a natural, non-toxic way to absorb the oil that’s polluting the Gulf of Mexico. But BP has refused to try using the donated materials that are currently filling 19 warehouses. And they haven’t just ignored the mats: BP sent out a press release saying that they were appreciative, but also told organizations to stop collecting and sending hair, because they weren’t going to use it. BP claims that the hair will sink, but there are ways of making it float. They’re also worried it’ll leave debris behind. Yes, we’re certain that hair is m... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629607 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:27:39 +0100 3629607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625482&cid=t_208461_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Ftm7cso7dmCk%2F By David BoazWhat is it with modern American liberals and taxes? Apparently they don’t just see taxes as a necessary evil, they actually like ‘em; they think, as Gail Collins puts it in the New York Times, that in a better world “little kids would dream of growing up to be really big taxpayers.” But you really see liberals’ taxophilia coming out when you read the reviews of the new movie Robin Hood, starring Russell Crowe. If liberals don’t love taxes, they sure do hate tax protesters. Carlo Rotella, director of American Studies at Boston College, writes in the Boston Globe that this Robin Hood is “A big angry baby [who] fights back against taxes” and that the movie is “hamstrung by a shrill political agenda — endless fake-populist ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625482 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:07:47 +0100 3625482 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3443661&cid=t_208461_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F173568%2F Readeo Celebrates The Month of the Military Child: Readeo, a website offering children’s books online with videochat, is offering six months of free long-distance story time for military kids, in honor of The Month of the Military Child, and to thank families for their service. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3443661 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:00:43 +0100 3443661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3411081&cid=t_208461_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fblisstree-photo-of-the-day-2%2F Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s Earth From Above photos have toured the world as an outdoor exhibition, campaigning for a sustainable planet with an impressive array of photos. The images were all taken from helicopters above the earth, including this one of a worker resting on cotton bales in Ivory Coast. Post from: BlissTree Blisstree Photo of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3411081 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 22:58:51 +0100 3411081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3180418&cid=t_208461_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fmy-video-of-southern-oregon-coast.html This video I made of the beautiful southern Oregon coast always reminds me of nature's beauty bringing me peace and inspiration. When life's a bumpy road then turning to the relaxing scenic wilderness on the coast brings me back from the stress. So take a deep breath if you've had a tense day and enjoy this video. Best wishes, Kristi (Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News) The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3180418 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 07:43:00 +0100 3180418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306976&cid=t_208461_87_f&fid=34765&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhcrenewal.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fsham-studies-and-commercial-irbs-that.html We have occasionally posted about the activities of for-profit contract research organizations (CROs). These are commercial entities that conduct human research, including clinical trials for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and device companies. More clinical research is being done by such CROs rather than by academic investigators. CROs seem to operate under the radar of most physicians, academics, and policy makers, but sometimes stories surface that raise questions about them.For example, we discussed the trials by SFBC International (now PharmaNet Development Group) in Miami that enrolled immigrants, often undocumented, under questionable circumstances and in Montreal that resulted in the transmission of active tuberculosis (see post here and links backward); and the trial by Parexel Int... Health Care Renewal blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306976 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:07:00 +0100 2306976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1908753&cid=t_208461_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F10%2F26%2Fcounseling-goes-mobile-for-vets%2F I’m not sure if this is a good thing or bad thing, but the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) — the agency responsible for the health and well-being of our veterans in the U.S. — has purchased 50 new mobile counseling centers (38-foot custom motor coaches). “Our widespread distribution of this fleet from coast to coast marks a new chapter in VA’s innovation to reach rural and underserved veterans with high-quality readjustment counseling,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake. Each vehicle will be assigned to one of VA’s existing Vet Centers, enabling the center to improve access to counseling by bringing services closer to veterans. The 38-foot motor coaches, which have spaces for confidential counseling, will carry Vet Cente... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1908753 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 23:59:31 +0100 1908753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1883683&cid=t_208461_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fcaregivers-video-for-relaxation-and.html When Autumn paints the leaves and they are reflected in quiet rivers the beauty is doubly relaxing and uplifting, especially when paired with special music. Caregivers can take a therapy break and unwind while they watch this video. Enjoy and best wishes. Kristi (Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News) The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1883683 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 01:08:00 +0100 1883683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1825641&cid=t_208461_133_f&fid=35082&url=http%3A%2F%2Fautism.gbrettmiller.com%2F2008%2F09%2Fmilitary-service%2F This article applies to those who live in the U.S. = = == === ===== If your autistic child is in an inclusion setting in high school, attending as a “regular” student, you will eventually encounter military recruiters. As part of No Child Left Behind, public schools are obligated to provide student information to the local recruiters. A recent story in the Oregonian (excerpted below) shows the problems that can occur. To help prevent this kind of problem, you can take the following steps: Have appropriate documents of diagnosis, treatment, IEPs, etc. for your child If possible, obtain a letter from the school district case manager, pediatrician and others Be proactive, and find out who the local recruiters are, for all services Be even more proactive, find out the chain of co... 29 Marbles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1825641 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:37:32 +0100 1825641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1786016&cid=t_208461_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FmoZdM1tDAuk%2F I haven’t been able to get Christopher Marino and his father, Walter Marino, off my mind; I keep thinking of what was it like to be in the water, treading the water, for hour upon hour? And in the dark, throughout the night, first together via the call-and-response of lines from Disney movies Toy Story in particular)? And I have to say it: What happened to Christopher—being caught in a rip tide and and swept out to sea—-is something that I have thought could happen to Charlie. Swimming in the ocean is one of Charlie’s most favorite things to do and he’s very often the farthest out. Jim’s always with him, though this year was the first that it became quite apparent that we can’t really keep up with Charlie in the water. I know that if Charlie ever... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1786016 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:04:33 +0100 1786016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1782714&cid=t_208461_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FlZaR4I5_ZkE%2F If you haven’t read the story on CNN (and also check out MSNBC; thanks, Linda!) of 13-year-old Christopher Marino who treaded water for 15 hours after being caught in a rip tide and swept out to sea eight miles off the coast of Volusia County in Florida—-go here. Christopher and his father, Walter Marino—who treaded water for 12 hours before being found by the Coast Guard—stayed together after darkness fell by calling out phrases from Disney movies: “To infinity,” Marino shouted, referencing one of Christopher’s favorite lines from the movie “Toy Story.” “And beyond,” Christopher shouted back, pumping his fist in the air like movie character Buzz Lightyear. But after an hour, Christopher’s voice faded and his father fe... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1782714 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:06:01 +0100 1782714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1773253&cid=t_208461_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F0lbcmLN65ZA%2F Yes, 15 hours. That’s how long 13-year-old Chris Marino treaded water eight miles off the coast of Volusia County in Florida, after he and his father, Walter Marino, were swept out to sea Saturday night, First Coast News reports. Walter Marino was rescued by the Coast Guard after treading water for 12 hours. He was dehydrated; Chris Marino’s condition was not immediately known. “The family said they’re still in shock both father and son survived,” says the First Coast News. It really seems miraculous but, needless to say, I’m very glad to be reporting that Walter and Chris are safe, and back on land. Very. Share This (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1773253 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:56:45 +0100 1773253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1522531&cid=t_208461_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F06%2Fcaregivers-memories-video-in-memory-of.html My father, Jack H. Terry, Sr., passed away 13 years ago from a stroke, but on Father's Day I do something special in his memory and this year I made a video of scenes at the ocean. He always loved water and boats - lakes, rivers, oceans. He would have loved the sandcastles, kites and other scenes in this video made at the Pismo Beach Pier, San Luis Obispo County, California. When I am near the ocean I remember the wonderful times we spent together at lakes or beaches. (Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News) The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1522531 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:51:00 +0100 1522531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1466317&cid=t_208461_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F05%2Flife-line-screening-to-prevent-strokes.html Caregivers can get information about Life Line Screening to prevent strokes in the following video. The screening involves 4 tests which are painless and noninvasive. Screening locations are available at Life Line Screening. In my area Life Line Screening is coming to the local Central Coast Seniors Center on July 8, 2008, and the cost is $129. In addition to stroke prevention the screening also tests for osteoporosis. (Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News) The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1466317 Sat, 24 May 2008 15:08:00 +0100 1466317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1296185&cid=t_208461_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fspiritofcaringcom-plans-fundraisers-for.html At SpiritsofCaring.com you can read about the caring people who are raising money to make a difference for Hospice Partners of San Luis Obispo, the Women's Shelter of San Luis Obispo, and the Central Coast Seniors Center. Spirits of Caring is a component of the Center for Creative Thought, located at the Central Coast Seniors Center.The two part fundraiser will include the following.1. Saturday, August 2, 2008 there will be a Tri Tip BBQ, a Creative Auction, Entertainment and Live Music and Door Prizes at the Central Coast Seniors Center.2. Saturday Nov. 15, 2008, there will be a Raffle, Live Music, and a salad luncheon, also at the Central Coast Seniors Center. (Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News) The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1296185 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:36:00 +0100 1296185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1289804&cid=t_208461_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gideononline.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F03%2F09%2Foutbreaks-of-hepatitis-e-in-sub-saharan-africa-are-rarely-reported%2F As reported in ProMED: Notwithstanding the recent episode in Uganda [see: ProMED-mail post Hepatitis E virus - Uganda 20080304.0894], outbreaks of hepatitis E in Sub-Saharan Africa are rarely reported. The following summary was abstracted from GIDEON. Botswana 1985 - An outbreak (245 cases) in Maun was ascribed to possible water contamination. Central African Republic 2002 - An outbreak (48 confirmed cases) in Bangui may have been caused by contaminated drinking water. 2004 - An outbreak (10 cases) in Bangui was caused by contaminated water sold by a street vendor. Chad 2004 - An outbreak (1442 cases, 46 fatal) was reported in Goz Amer and Goz Beida - Sudanese refugee camps. 2005 - An outbreak (50 or more fatal cases) was reported in the area of Goz Beida (eastern Chad). (more…) Sha... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1289804 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 06:20:19 +0100 1289804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1208232&cid=t_208461_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F02%2Fmy-traveling-caregiver-experiences.html My traveling caregiver recent experiences include visiting the Oregon coast. It's a long way from the California Central Coast, about 800 miles. The spectacular wilderness, giant redwoods, Stonehenge type rock formations on the beaches, and beauty of nature have been like a dream come true. The windswept wilderness beaches are awesome and inspiring. Below is a slideshow for everyone. Enjoy. Kristi (Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News) The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1208232 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:08:00 +0100 1208232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1112771&cid=t_208461_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Fstory-about-true-meaning-of-christmas.html This week I saw a true life story that showed the real feelings of Christmas. One motivated lady made a loving difference in the individual lives of many seniors. The spirit of sharing and fellowship, of good will and friends, and of giving is the true meaning of Christmas. When seniors live alone, and live far away from their families, a seniors' group can be a substitute family, especially if a few motivated individuals help facilitate a gathering.For example, the 30 or so seniors who come to lunch each day at the local Central Coast Senior's Center for the Senior Nutrition Program become like a family since over lunch they share their news, joys, sorrows, and challenges. I learned something this week when I went over to take photos for the Central Coast Seniors Center website.Deb Clark,... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1112771 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 03:29:00 +0100 1112771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1054995&cid=t_208461_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F11%2Fninety-six-and-ninety-one-year-old.html Senior artists Florence Erb, age 96, and Margaret Haak, age 91, (both pictured below with their paintings), use painting with watercolors and oils to stay mentally sharp. They are both active with a social group of other senior artists, many in their 80's and 90's. Margaret Haak is proof that it is never to late to exercise the mind by learning something new. She began art and painting at the age of 69. Both senior artists said they enjoy the outlet for creative expression, the other senior friends they make at the art groups, and sharing social time with other senior artists.Florence and Margaret are part of the art group at the Central Coast Seniors Center, San Luis Obispo, California. But, for others outside this area senior centers, clubs, and seniors classes are available everywhere. ... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1054995 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 23:13:00 +0100 1054995 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1015091&cid=t_208461_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F11%2Fcandles-of-care-for-alzheimers-photos.html The National Commemorative Candle of Care Lighting Ceremony for Alzheimer's, sponsored by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America was celebrated today. Shining a light on Alzheimer's, and related illnesses, from coast to coast, people everywhere shared a day of caring.At the local Central Coast Senior's Center, San Luis Obispo, California, there were 27 candles lit, people gathered in a circle, shared prayers and memories, and Kristi Gott provided a speech with information about Alzheimer's and research. For the speech Kristi used quotations for emphasis from Eric Hall, CEO and founder of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, and from Carol Bradley Bursack, author of Minding Our Elders, both of whom write blogs at OurAlzheimers.com.After Kristi's prayer of thanks and hope for a cure, many p... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1015091 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:05:00 +0100 1015091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1015092&cid=t_208461_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F11%2Fcandles-of-care-for-alzheimers.html The Alzheimer's Foundation of America sponsors the National Commemorative Candle Lighting that will be held today. People will be united with inspirational thoughts, hopes for a cure, prayers, and memories of loved ones whose lives have been affected by Alzheimer's.Our local site for the ceremony is The Central Coast Seniors Center, Oceano, California. During the lighting of candles we are going to join hands and think of the Candles of Care being lit everywhere for Alzheimer's. Our thoughts, words and prayers will be with all those whose lives have been touched by Alzheimer’s or related illnesses, and we will join together with our hopes for a cure.Locally we will also have a Candle of Care for Alzheimer's burning at an Expo for Seniors that is being held today, and there will be a gath... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1015092 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:14:00 +0100 1015092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1003727&cid=t_208461_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F11%2Farts-and-crafts-fair-at-senior-center.html Arts and Crafts Fairs provide seniors, their families, and their caregivers with a chance to mingle, socialize and set up a booth or table for selling their creative handmade items. I visited the Central Coast Seniors Center Craft Fair and Bake Sale on Saturday, November 3, 2007. The details and imagination that went into the decorated trinket boxes, handpainted mirror frames, elaborate woodcarving and other items were beautiful. It was a reminder that store bought items just don't have the same vintage quality that handcrafted items do. A handmade heirloom is always so special.Seniors and family caregivers were present at many booths, and some of the most beautiful handmade crafts were done by people in their eighties or nineties.Pictured at the Craft Fair is Twila Witt, wearing a hand-de... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1003727 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 01:48:00 +0100 1003727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=970256&cid=t_208461_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F10%2Fsenior-centers-provide-wealth-of.html Senior Centers across the country provide a wealth of free practical resources that caregivers and seniors can use, as well as being a place for friends and fun. By working with Betty Milne, Manager of the Central Coast Seniors Center, I have had an opportunity to learn more about the resources and activities offered for active or frail seniors at senior centers. Caregivers and seniors who are looking for helpful free community resources can find activities such as the following.(1) flu shots(2) free legal assistance(3) free tax assistance(4) medicare and insurance consultations(5) Alzheimer's caregiver consultations(6) Health care classes presented by hospitals(7) Commodities and Brown Bag to assist with groceries(8) activities ranging from Bingo, to playing cards, to country line dancing... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=970256 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:49:00 +0100 970256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=959882&cid=t_208461_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F10%2Femergency-volunteer-caregivers-provide.html The Central Coast Seniors Center, Oceano, California, has started a program of Volunteer Emergency Caregivers to provide emergency caregiver support for families and caregivers. People who have healthcare skills, homemaking skills, or who can assist with companionship, errands and transportation for medical purposes, or for grocery shopping and so on, are signing up to help out.The Central Coast Seniors Center is managed by Betty Milne, and already has a group of committed volunteers who help with almost everything needed at the center. Kristi Gott, who is a member, and the editor of the blog Caregivers Beacon, created the idea for the group in order to provide support for caregivers and families who are feeling exhausted, stressed and overwhelmed.The Central Coast Seniors Center provides ... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=959882 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 01:05:00 +0100 959882