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Seven tips for safe medication use and storage
Here are some great tips from Kay Palmer, Aspirus Pharmacist: · Keep an updated list of all medicines including any non-prescription medicines, vitamins and natural supplements. Share this list with...
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“We need to make our own sunshine :)”
Great words of wisdom from Marcy Norton, a Supervisor in our Environmental Services area. We are patiently waiting for some Summer weather here in central Wisconsin.
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Contest winner announced!
Congratulations to Robin Smith, winner of a $50 gift certificate at the Aspirus Gift Shop during our recent Journey to 100 contest! Why increase our social media activities? We get it. Personal and...
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Giving a gold star to Golden LivingCenters!
Caring for a sick or disabled loved one at home is stressful. In our area, the Golden LivingCenters understand this, and they are offering temporary relief or Respite Services. It allows care-givers...
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Do you know someone who is ‘always’ concerned about something or anxious?
We all experience anxiety. After all, worrying about the future is part of being human and helps us plan ahead and make better decisions. Some anxiety is normal and even productive. However, when...
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Call About Falls
Listen & learn! Join our pilot presentation of Call About Falls on July 12th. In a group phone call (conference call) format, you can hear information about preventing falls, with time for...
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Giving a gold star to Kennedy Park Nursing & Rehab Center
To aid in reducing hospital readmissions, Kennedy Park Nursing & Rehab Center has begun a new Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) Rehab Program. This evidence-based clinical program was developed for...
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Myth: Older adults have a higher risk of injury when starting to exercise
Jean Burgener, VP Post Acute Care Sometimes the fear of getting hurt prevents older adults from starting an exercise program. However, new research shows this is not the case. The research findings...
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Want to maintain your health and safety as you age? Learn ways to prevent falls.
This information came to me from the American Geriatrics Society’s “Healthinaging.org” consumer updates. It fits so well with the falls prevention activities at Aspirus I thought I would share it:...
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Set aside time to learn and socialize
Stepping On: Friday mornings, Aug. 2 to Sept. 13 This is a free class to help build confidence and reduce your risk of falling. The next class is offered Aug. 2 to Sept. 13, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m....
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Changes in store for the Aspirus medical equipment store
Service with a smile from our Aspirus Home Medical Equipment staff, pictured below: Construction has begun at Aspirus Home Medical Equipment! The office/warehouse location at 5450 W. Stewart Avenue is...
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Getting Back to Life – After Loss
Aspirus hosting six-week grief series ‘Getting Back to Life – After Loss’ starts Sept. 17 Wings, a Grief Education Ministry, and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services are offering a community...
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The Brains Garbage System is Involved in Alzheimer's Disease
Reblogged from Mind Matters: New research suggests that part of the cause of Alzheimer's may be a breakdown in the brains garbage disposal system. Specifically, researchers have shown an impairment in...
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12 Things Happy People Do Differently
Reblogged from love story from the male perspective: (Inspired by the writings of Stephen Covey) 1. Express Gratitude When you appreciate what you have, what you have appreciates in value. If we...
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Institute of Medicine’s Report on Quality Cancer Care Highlights Need for...
Reblogged from Palliative in Practice: By Emily Warner Last week, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released a report “Delivering High-Quality Cancer Care: Charting a New Course for a System in Crisis.”...
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Ooh, lah, lah! New & improved cafeteria at #Aspirus Wausau Hospital
If you or a loved one have been hospitalized at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in recent weeks, you quickly learned the important role food plays in a healing environment! We have had temporary seating areas...
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Underactive Thyroid Not Linked to Memory Problems
Reblogged from Cooking with Kathy Man: New findings contradict previous research suggesting that poor thyroid function might be tied to dementia. Hypothyroidism, a condition that causes low or no...
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21 Healthy Habits for 2014
Reblogged from HealthyHighway Blog: What if we commit to starting healthy habits in 2014? Here are a few ideas to get you going! I think the reason that so many of our New Year’s resolutions fizzle...
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