Author: Margie Fend, RN

June 5, 2024

Did you know?! 45 Is the New 50 for Colorectal Cancer Screening

No one knows why colorectal cancer rates are increasing in young people. Sedentary lifestyle, overweight and obesity concerns, smoking, and heavy alcohol consumption have all been linked to the disease. Low-fiber, high-fat diets, or diets high in processed meats, and other environmental factors also play a role. Family history of colorectal cancer or polyps is of course a risk factor....

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May 15, 2024

Rising Tide Car Wash: Shining Opportunities

According to the CDC, as of 2023, around 75 million people have autism spectrum disorder in the U.S. That’s 1% of the world’s population. One in 36 children, or over 2.7% of 8-year-old children, in the U.S. were diagnosed with ASD in 2020. The statistics show there are many potential workers, people with autism, around the country. However, the unemployment...

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February 7, 2024

The Anticholinergic Burden Calculator:  What is the fall risk?

Did you know…42% of older adults take 5 or more prescription medications. According to Lown Institute, nearly 20% take 10 drugs or more medications daily. Unfortunately, older people are prescribed multiple medications. Many of these medications that are prescribed have anticholinergic properties. Anticholinergics are drugs that block the action of acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter, or a chemical messenger. It...

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October 25, 2023

Is It a Stroke?

Did you know…. every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke. Every year, more than 795,000 individuals in the United States experience a stroke. About 610,000 of these are first or new strokes. Stroke risk increases with age, but strokes can—and do—occur at any age. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 80% of strokes...

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May 3, 2023

Faith… Hope… and Choice…

As I reflect on the last 2 years it’s hard to believe how much life has changed for so many people. I think back about Covid-19, all the weather emergencies, as well as disasters that happened. With so much information to follow and so much devastation in our country, it made me think about how we handled all these situations...

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March 15, 2023

Special Neat Treats Ice Cream is Much More Than an Ice Cream Truck

Did someone say ice cream? I don’t know about you but as a child I was delighted when I would hear the familiar sound of the ice cream truck coming around the block in our neighborhood. As an adult I still get excited because of the memories it brings back, and let’s face it, who doesn’t like ice cream… I...

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October 19, 2022

Are You Prepared this Flu Season?

With fall upon us and winter just around the corner, we have some health concerns to consider. One of the biggest can be flu season! According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this season a flu vaccine is more important than ever. We need to protect ourselves and the individuals we support even more. Influenza (flu) is...

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October 12, 2022

C.A.R.E

Several folks came out to join in on the luncheon fun, on August 12th , 2022 held at 10 a.m. – Noon and on August 18th held at 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.  The event was offered two different days and times to accommodate folks that work or have other obligations during the day. The event was free to the...

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September 28, 2022

Be Aware of Black Box Warnings

Every day many medications are prescribed for medical conditions, but did you know that some of those medications can include serious risks or warnings? Black box warnings, also called boxed warnings, are required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for certain medications that carry serious health safety concerns and can cause harm. The Black Box Warnings are intended to...

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August 10, 2022

Harmony Theater – “Toto, I’ve got a feeling we are not in Kansas anymore.”

Harmony Theater started in 1994 as a performing arts collaborative for adults with disabilities. It is located in Lower Gwynedd Township of Montgomery County but supports all five counties of Pennsylvania’s southeastern region. The goal was to create a performing arts program that created an atmosphere of encouraging positive self-image and social interaction while inspiring creativity, imagination, and expression. Their...

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