Seems everyone has a smartphone these days.      The iPhone is without a doubt the most popular. Possibly the most exciting things about these new devices are the ‘Apps’ – short for ‘applications’ – that run on them. These are essentially small programs that work on a smartphone just as they might on a normal computer. If you have an iPhone, iPod or iPad, you simply log into the iTunes store and download them to your device. It might seem like something for a new generation, but here are some Apps with the older users in mind:

Drugs serve a tremendous purpose. Taking different drugs at the same time, however, requires great care. Drugs not only have an effect on the body but may affect each other as well. Moreover, existing medical conditions make certain drugs potentially harmful.

For our elders, I envision a community:
…of elders where honor is shown not by patronizing our elders and acting as if they have no sense, but by sharing our stories, our lives and our crafts.

Learn the warning signs
Ask your family to take five minutes together to learn to recognize the warning signs of a heart attack. This small gift of time could make a huge difference in the years to come. Call 911 if you see or have any of these symptoms:

Poolside protection
Learning CPR is the top thing you can do to make this a safe summer for you and your family. Drowning is a leading cause of death in children. Parents, grandparents and other caregivers should learn CPR so they will be prepared in case of an emergency. It only takes a few hours to learn CPR, and the American Heart Association offers classes in every community. To find a class near you, call 888-AHA- 4CPR or visit www.americanheart.org and click on CPR.

Screenings will be held in the small gym (Johnson Sports Center). They are the heart of the INSWC. Without the support of the Spokane medical and business communities, screenings could not be offered. The INWSC committee thanks these skilled screeners and their organizations.

When your personal mobility becomes an issue, the restrictions placed on your daily life can be overwhelming. Whether you have suffered an accident, are recovering from a medical condition or were born with mobility challenges, there are limits on where you can go, what you can do, who you can visit. While life may never be exactly the way it was before, there are solutions available to help you reclaim your mobility and your freedom. Focusing on things that make life worth living and refusing to let limitations get in the way of living are the fuel you need to sit in the driver’s seat of life.

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The basic advice is: Get professional help as soon as possible. Thurman explains that there is a plethora of information on the Internet, but combing through it, even for a professional, is a daunting task. “Most people generally end up more confused than educated,” he says. “And typically, once you have found the right information, execution really needs to be done via a professional.”

It is never too soon or too late to begin thinking of ways to make your money work for you. Whether you are 5 years old or 65 years old, good financial planning can make all the difference in how you live out your retirement. You certainly don’t want to spend the bulk of your life working away to be haunted by money concerns as you move into the prime of your life.

Begin a Regular Exercise Program
Exercise is one of the most important ways to reduce your chances of falling. It makes you
stronger and helps you feel better. Exercises that improve balance and coordination (like tai chi) are
the most helpful. Ask your doctor about the best type of exercise program for you.

More than one-third of adults 65 years and older and half of seniors over the age of 80 fall
each year. In Spokane, approximately 1,000 seniors are hospitalized annually for fall related
injuries. In Spokane County, falling far and away outpaced every other cause of
accidental death from 2001 to 2007. Of those who survive a fall, two-thirds are discharged
to care facilities.