💙WELCOME TO "Movember"!💙 - Men's Health Month-👨🏽🕺🏽💥 Let's Talk about SCREENING after 65🩺!
#menshealth #healthscreening #takechargeofyourlife #prostatehealth #mindfulness #prostatehealth #relationships #mensmentalhealth
Welcome back!
Gents!! THIS special month is for YOU! From me👩🏽⚕️😊👍🏽💎🩺💙
It is a worldwide fact that in general, men do NOT seek medical advice on a routine/annual basis. WHY?? ( we ladies and doctors as)?
This November- let's BREAK that cycle:
This 1st of November, the focus is on screening after 65 years.
What is recommended?
Research advises the following (adapted from
💙Physical exam: blood pressure, height and weight, waist circumference and prostate exam.
💙Blood screening: fasting blood sugar, fasting lipid profile, thyroid function especially after 70.
💙Vaccines: influenza, covid-19, Haemophilus Influenza A and B; Hepatitis A/B, Tdap, Pneumovax/Prevnar and Shingles (some)
💙STI screening: based on risk.
💙Especially if there is even a trace of memory impairment- Dementia Screen
💙Cardiovascular screening:: which can range from basic ECG/EKG, depending on the risk and any symptoms
💙💙Cancer screening: PROSTATE, colon ( lung as well as skin exam- depending on your overall risk)
💙Osteoporosis: screening should be considered in men over 70, men who lose height over time or have a low impact fracture.
💙Fall risk assessment should be completed.
💙 DON' T neglect your Eye exam.
What action step will you take TODAY?
💙Prevention, Preparation, Protection💙
Good vibes always!💗
From my heart to yours💗
Dr. Lana
LLT #203 - What Is DELIRIUM? How Is is Different from Dementia ? 👴🏽👵🏽😕😕
#delirium #moodchange r #alzheimerawareness #elderlycare #healthyaging #brainhealth #seniorcare #familycaregivers #mindfulness
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👴🏽👵🏽😕😕What is DELIRIUM?
👴🏽👵🏽😕😕How is it different from DEMENTIA?
👴🏽👵🏽😕😕How can you tell?
👴🏽👵🏽😕😕What can be done?
While the journey through caring for loved ones with Dementia, it can be absolutely distressing to see a person previously 'OK", behaving in a bizarre way.
Take courage! It may "just be DELIRIUM" .
According to many medical sources, Delirium is a fast-developing type of confusion that affects your ability to focus the person's attention (notably) and awareness
Why?- When there is a disruption in brain activity, for any reason, there is a definite change.
Delirium is more common during long (or short) hospital stays or persons transitioned to long-term care facilities., but even at home or in daily living, a "simple fall", may cause damage to brain cells and even bleeding on the brain (from a smaller brain size and more tendency to injury.)
The most common concern relatives /carers say is:
“That’s NOT the person I know.”
While it is good to know that most causes of Delirium are transient and reversible, the reality is some may be a precursor to (especially , underlying Dementia).
Jojn me in a discussion on 5 main changes that can help you to identify/distinguish between these 2 "cousins".
Observe, Seek help, Ask questions!
One day/hour at a time
From my heart to yours💗
Dr. Lana
Main research:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15252-delirium
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Overwhelmed? Let's connect: 📧lana@lanaannemd.com
For more insights and connect for a FREE face-to-Face 15 minute Zoom call, and a place where we can connect as physicians on my website:
lanaslittlethings.com
If you're a Family Caregiver at your wit's end, needing a different perspective, set up your free 15-minute coaching call-also by email -lana@lanaannemd.com - or on www.lanaslittlethings.com
I always look forward to meeting Fellow Family Caregivers- we gotta stick together!💯
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Lana's Little Things #197- Age and the Mind, Body, Heart Connection - How Healthy Is Your HEART?💓💓
#hearthealth #hearthealthawareness #emotionalhealth # #mindfulness #listentoyourbody #mindbodyconnection
Hello Ageless Wonders and Fellow Caregivers! 👋🏾
PAUSE::💓 Hold your heart in your hands and take 2 deep breaths- you have done one of the best things for your body- acknowledge the GIFT of life and the miracle that our hearts beat thousands of times a day, much of which we are unaware, but the more we become mindful, we set ourselves on a path to full-body healing!💓
Our body always "tells the truth"- listening for the cues; knowing "thyself", is key to keeping the mind/body/heart connection with ourselves and others!
"To thine own self be true"❣️
How strong, how old, how HEALTHY is YOUR heart?💓💓💓
Does age really matter?
Join me as we explore some of the ways to maintain a healthy heart; longer life with JOY!
Be mindful of these 6 points to heart health :
1/ Importance of Cardiovascular Care in ageing- hardened arteries; heart muscle and other muscles tend to be frail- mainly with inactivity
2/ Know your numbers- blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar- talk toyour doctor or health provider until you understand- no time is wasted!
3/exercise in any form is good for heart health- at home, in bed, in the chair, at the beach, ; just movement!
4/maintain your diet regime as advised- low salt, low sugar ,(bad)low fats
5/lifestyle changes -mindfulness and gratitude
6/ seek your peer group and encourage each other on this journey to a strong, heatlthy heart for many years to come!
Research : https://www.nautilusshc.com/blog/cardiovascular-care-for-seniors
Focus on the 5 "F"s:
1/ Fun 2/ Friendship and Family 3/ Focus (mindset) 4/ Fitness (start low and go slow) and 5/ Fluids (hydrate! - it does help , in everyway!
Good vibes!💗
From my heart to yours always!💗
Dr. Lana
(Disclaimer: this is not meant to dictate medical information; please see full advice from your medical doctor)
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Overwhelmed? Let's connect: 📧lana@lanaannemd.com
For more insights and connect for a FREE face-to-Face 15 minute Zoom call, and a place where we can connect as physicians on my website:
lanaslittlethings.com
If you're a Family Caregiver at your wit's end, needing a different perspective, set up your free 15-minute coaching call-also by email -lana@lanaannemd.com - or on lanaslittlethings.com.
I always look forward to meeting Fellow Family Caregivers- we gotta stick together!💯
