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Living Well Residential Care Home is Changing the Model for Elder Care Through a Holistic Approach in Vermont

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Burlington, VT (PRWEB) June 30, 2014

To understand the way a senior care facility can transform in one year, talk to Sherry O’Grady. O’Grady, who is director of nursing with Ethan Allen Residence in Burlington, Vermont, has watched the facility transition from a traditional residence for seniors to its current role, operating as a holistic center focused on the health of the body, mind and spirit of its residents. “Here, they can flourish,” says O’Grady. “Because they’re encouraged.”

The changes began taking root in 2013, when Living Well purchased the facility. The non-profit has been operating Living Well Residential Care Home in Bristol, Vermont, for 10 years, and sought to expand its holistic model, which ensures healthy, home-cooked meals; offers a family-like setting that feels like home; leads activities that encouraged creativity and socializing; and encourages residents, when possible, to play a role in their own care.

The effects were immediate: Processed foods and meal substitute products were replaced with locally grown fare from area farms. Residents were encouraged to spend more time outside of their rooms, enjoying communal spaces and participating in hobbies, such as gardening. A calendar of regular activities circulated, such as painting classes, music classes, tai chi, trips to the mall for walking and more. And everyone was told that they had a voice—residents, housekeeping staff, kitchen workers and all. The facility would be governed by a model called dynamic governance, which encourages participation in decisions that impact the community.

Today, O’Grady says that the Ethan Allen looks like a different place. Thanks to consistent interaction and encouragement, she says that a number of residents have shown signs of improvement in being more independent, taking fewer medications, and expressing more interest in being a part of the greater Ethan Allen home. “We give them consistency in the routine, good care and encouragement to function at a level they weren’t able to function before,” says O’Grady. “And it’s working.”

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According to the government report, “Older Americans 2010: Key Indicators of Well-Being,” by 2030, there will be 72 million men and women ages 65 and older in the U.S. That’s nearly double the number of 65-year-olds there were in 2000.

That, says Dee DeLuca, executive director and a co-founder of Living Well, is going to alter the landscape of residential care. “We have 10,000 people a day turning 65 for next 15 years,” she says. “Out of that, 20 percent, or 2,000 people a day are going to need some kind of oversight, some kind of care to meet their needs. That will be not in their home.”

DeLuca says that many of those people will be looking for an alternative to what’s considered the traditional care facility. She and a small group of community members founded Living Well in Bristol, Vermont, 10 years ago, for that very reason. She says it’s the kind of place that she would one day want to live.

“I said if I need this kind of care, where would I go? Where would I find fresh and local food, yoga, tai chi and the choice to not take so many medications? And I realized there wasn’t anything like that out there,” says DeLuca. So she teamed up with five like-minded friends to create it.

Under the leadership of a naturopathic medical director, Living Well works with 52 different local food suppliers to serve farm-to-table meals (at every meal, a chalkboard lists the farms from which different items come, as you’d find in a restaurant) and the facility has managed to save money through the process, by striking up partnerships and buying in bulk. “The cost per day is lower than the national average,” says DeLuca.

While each patient consults with his or her own physician, the staff at the residence encourages a natural approach whenever possible. That could be as simple as using ice or heat packs in place of pain medications, or trying a natural anti-anxiety remedy coupled with tai chi, yoga or exercise. For many patients, it’s meant working with their physician to scrutinize the medications that they’ve been on for years—including oxygen—to determine if they are medically necessary any longer. In a number of cases, those doses have been stepped down or even taken away.

Because Living Well has only 15 beds, there’s a natural, family-like sensibility to the home. At Ethan Allen, the 34 rooms are grouped into “neighborhoods” to establish a similar small group setting. That way, says DeLuca, the residents have an easier time establishing relationships and feeling like a part of the community. “The higher functioning people keep an eye out for the more vulnerable people,” she says. “The men pull the chairs out for the women. No one gets lost in the crowd.”

DeLuca says that the guiding philosophy of “dynamic governance,” also known as “sociocracy,” is a system of organization that originated in The Netherlands, and gives everyone in the community a voice, whether it’s the residents who live there, the housekeeping staff who works there or the executives. It’s a system that involves transparency in how the facilities operate. It encourages people who work at all levels to suggest solutions. And, says DeLuca, it makes everyone accountable to themselves and each other. “When you have a system where all the voices in the organization have equal weight when it comes to policy, that actually encourages everyone to speak their mind.”

DeLuca says that operating in that fashion makes her job a pleasure. “What I’ve noticed after 10 years is I get to steer creativity, rather than discipline and be a policeman all the time,” she says.

Kathleen Hall, who is a nurse geriatric nurse practitioner and director of research with Living Well, says she’s seen the arts programs at the facilities make a difference in patients, particularly in those with dementia, who are struggling to communicate. “When we give them an opportunity to garden or to paint it allows a sense of self expression,” she says. “That lowers anxiety and it lowers depression.”

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Although the Living Well model has been in place for 10 years, the staff says that, to date, they have more anecdotal information about its benefits than anything. Now that the organization is overseeing more beds, with the addition of Ethan Allen, researchers like Hall are capturing data and working to measure the impact of the holistic approach. It’s something that the organization plans to share, in coming years, to help shape other facilities.

“Over 10 years, we’ve been very quietly doing what we know works,” says DeLuca. “Today, farm-fresh food, yoga, music and art therapy and natural approaches to health care are not such radical ideas. Our goal, in the next five years, is to provide the data to show that this works, and lead others through our example.”

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150 Most-Asked Questions About Menopause: What Women Really Want to Know

Award-winning medical writer Ruth Jacobowitz sheds new light on women’s midlife health with 150 Most-Asked Questions About Menopause. Based on national surveys, questionnaires from over twenty thousand women, and the author’s own distressing menopause experience, this woman-to-woman handbook shares important news in menopause research, accompanied by practical advice and realistic answers to questions ranging from “What are the signs and symptoms of menopause?” and “Does every woman need estroge

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Winner of Victoria’s Small Training Provider of the Year Also Celebrates 25th Anniversary, Australian College of Fitness & Bodywork

Mitcham, Victoria (PRWEB) June 26, 2014

It’s a double celebration for The Australian College of Fitness & Bodywork (ACFB) as they announce their 25 year anniversary (being in operation since 1989) and the award they won as the Victorian Small Training Provider of the Year 2013. Their win was presented by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.

ACFB is a registered training organisation in Mitcham and a multi-award winning college delivering courses on fitness, massage therapy practice, remedial massage, and myotherapy. Founded in 1989 as a not-for-profit organisation, it is now a state-of-the-art training facility employing 14 trainers and contractors with a genuine desire to help students.

Andrew Maas, Business Manager at ACFB states, “It is a real honour to win the Victorian Training Awards. We’ve worked very hard to provide the best possible training since 1989, and because of the effort we put in, we have risen to the top of the education industry. These awards go to show that you don’t have to be the biggest or the loudest training institute to be one of the best – it all comes down to the hard work, skill and passion of the individuals involved. ACFB have been very fortunate to have a fantastic team and we would not be able to offer the quality of training that we do, without the great trainers and staff we have.”

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development awarded ACFB with the Victorian Small Training Provider of the Year 2013. At the same time ACFB received two finalist nominations in Melbourne South East Business Awards 2013: Business Growth and Development, and the Small Business Award.

Mr. Maas emphasises, “With our long and accredited history & award winning training as a fitness college in Melbourne, along with our passionate approach to training, ACFB offers its students exciting, fun and empowering courses that prepare them for the workforce and enable them to become future leaders in these two dynamic industries; fitness and massage.”

ACFB provides alternative options to students for on-campus study, on-campus flexi study, and distance learning study on both fitness and massage. And Mr. Maas adds, “Our trainers always go the extra mile with a hands-on approach, small class sizes, and flexible delivery options, allowing our training to not only teach the skills of massage and fitness, but also helps students to better cater to clients’ needs and become industry-leading therapists and trainers.”

For further details on the available programs and to request an information pack visit http://acfb.com.au/.

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The Australian College of Fitness & Bodywork (ACFB), established in 1989 and based in Mitcham, Victoria, is a multi-award winning college delivering courses on fitness, massage therapy practice, remedial massage, and myotherapy. With their highly qualified teachers they offer Industry and Nationally Accredited Certificates, Diploma, Advanced Diploma & short courses. ACFB is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) recognised by various distinguished professional organisations.

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Rezvera.Com Aloe Vera Digestion Remedy Helps with IBS Symptoms Relief

(PRWEB) June 06, 2014

Rezvera.Com has launched the RezVera natural remedy for colon health and digestion improvement. The product counts Aloe Vera among its ingredients, due to the plant’s numerous health benefits confirmed by recent studies.

RezVera is a digestion aid that uses 100% natural ingredients and is introducing Aloe Vera as a result of recent research which has proven its efficiency in reducing IBS symptoms. The plant extract has been extensively used in the cosmetic industry and especially in skincare remedies for its hydrating and healing properties. Also, Aloe Vera can be used internally, as it has a restorative effect on the digestive system. Besides Aloe Vera, the product contains digestive enzymes and resveratrol.

RezVera is produced in the USA and is in conformity with the active standards and regulations. It helps with chronic and painful stomach symptoms, along with flatulence, excessive burping, ulcerative colitis, acid reflux and more. Through the action of its active ingredients, RezVera fights the cause of digestive problems. Symptoms are thus not covered, but diminished through the betterment of the system.

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The product diminishes painful stomach symptoms, including chronic issues. It is also recommended to IBS sufferers. The Irritable Bowel Syndrome represents a most common gastrointestinal complaint in the US. The symptoms include diarrhea, constipation, gas and stomach bloating. RezVera is also said to work with gastritis and Chron’s disease, which have common symptoms with IBS. The enzymes contained fight diarrhea and help eliminate gas through a better digestion process. RezVera supports normal bowel movement.

Symptoms like gas bloating signify there is more than an upset stomach. Severe issues that become chronic, like stomach bloating, occur because of too few digestive enzymes. RezVera contains a range of natural enzymes that represent an important aid in protein digestion. Proteins are hard to digest and consume much of the body’s energy and resources. Improper digestion leads to the mentioned symptoms. RezVera supplies the needed enzymes for a quick and easy protein digestion, making every protein-rich meal less hard on the stomach. Enzyme supplementation has become necessary because of modern-day cooking.

Once digestion is improved, the nutrients are better absorbed. Being a natural supplement, the product is considered safe and can be taken long-term. RezVera testimonials have confirmed its general positive effects on the digestion function. The supplement aims to be a better alternative to common pharmaceutical drugs.

At Rezvera.com consumers can stay informed about the manufacturer and its products and also buy the RezVera natural remedy. On the site, they can also read about what exactly goes into RezVera and how the used ingredients work. An extensive article resource and FAQ are also available.

About Rezvera

Rezvera.Com provides a natural remedy to normalize the body’s digestive function. The product fights the cause of IBS and similar chronic digestive issues. The manufacturer can be contacted at:

2885 Sanford Ave SW #16262

Grandville, MI 49418

1- 888-687-8813

To read more about Aloe Vera remedies for digestion, go to http://www.rezvera.com.

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Nasal Polyps Treatment Miracle Review Exposes the Secrets to the Permanent Cure of Nasal Polyps

Denver, Colorado (PRWEB) May 31, 2014

The complex review published by the magazine indicates that the new method has helped thousands of sufferers to achieve a natural and permanent cure for nasal polyps.

In fact, the author of this method says that overcoming this condition is not as hard as many may believe.

Manuel Richards is the author of the Nasal Polyps Treatment Miracle program.

Richards says that he suffered from this condition, too, so he can perfectly understand what patients go through when they are dealing with nasal polyps, which can be an extremely difficult to overcome disease. Read the full report released by Daily Gossip at:http://www.dailygossip.org/nasal-polyps-treatment-miracle-review-6804.

Richards claims that he was able to permanently stop the most disturbing signs of the disease as fast as 4 days.

Daily Gossip writes in its review that Manuel Richards promises to show sufferers exactly how to achieve relief and obtain fast results when it comes to shrinking nasal polyps.

Moreover, the author of the Nasal Polyps Treatment Miracle says that his program eliminates many problems associated to this condition. To download this book visit the official website at: http://www.dailygossip.org/nasal-polyps-treatment-6805.

Moreover, better sleep and improved health are what sufferers will enjoy as soon as the treatment ends.

One of the most important things that the author of the Nasal Polyps Treatment Miracle wanted to share with its users is that only alternative treatments have shown efficiency in the cure of nasal polyps so far.

So, what Manuel Richards claims is that surgery is never a solution for the treatment of nasal polyps. Richards shared his own experience linked to this fact in his new guide.

The author says that after undergoing surgery for this condition, his nasal polyps recurred, so he found himself in the impossibility to achieve relief.

This determined Richards to start his complex research which led to amazing results when it comes to the cure of nasal polyps. All the findings he achieved after years of research are presented by Manuel Richards in his guide.

The Nasal Polyps Treatment Miracle guide is now available online, so anyone may access and try it. The remedies it features are all natural, being simple to use, safe and really effective.

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Natural Vitiligo Treatment Review Reveals How to Stop Vitiligo Naturally In Just 8 Weeks

Denver, Colorado (PRWEB) May 31, 2014

Daily Gossip writes in its review that any patient suffering from vitiligo can try this treatment.

Vitiligo can be a very frustrating skin problem, which may lead to numerous problems and complications.

Vitiligo can easily be characterized through the white patches that appear on the skin when this condition develops.

The Natural Vitiligo Treatment review indicates that numerous patients suffering from vitiligo commonly deal with low self-esteem, while their entire life is affected. Read the full review released by Daily Gossip Magazine at: http://www.dailygossip.org/natural-vitiligo-treatment-system-review-how-to-cure-vitiligo-6808.

The new treatment is actually described by Daily Gossip in its review as an innovative way of curing skin problems forever.

The new system is based only on natural elements, so it is very safe for anyone, being a simple and fast option.

The Natural Vitiligo Treatment review indicates that the program presents users a perfect combination of nutrients and other natural remedies, which can lead to a permanent cure of vitiligo in as fast as 3 to 8 weeks.

To find out more or download Michael Dawson’s Vitiligo treatment visit the official website at: http://www.dailygossip.org/Vitiligo-Treatment-6809.

The new method is now available online in the eBook developed by Michael Dawson, the author of this program.

Michael Dawson is a popular nutritionist and biochemical researcher. Dawson wanted to develop a program that could help patients feel better, while improving their skin condition.

Enhanced skin beauty is what sufferers will obtain at the end of this natural treatment. One important thing that sufferers need to know is that the new program is not focused on enhancing the beauty of the skin or its appearance, but it actually is focused on healing it.

The system is designed to discover the root cause of Vitiligo. Michael Dawson says that identifying the cause of vitiligo is crucial in treating this condition.

Once this is achieved, the Natural Vitiligo Treatment eBook is the safest way to obtain a complete and permanent solution to skin problems.

Dawson offers the users of his method three months of free consultation, as well as a full money back guarantee.

The program poses no risks to the patient’s health, so this makes it a viable option for anyone willing to access an alternative treatment for vitiligo.

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From the MetaMoJi User Log: Users Completely Bypass Keyboards With Mazec3 Handwriting for Android Phones and Tablets

Handwrite in any app for Android

Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) May 02, 2014

Users have reported back to MetaMoJi Corporation that the mazec3 handwriting app has made note taking easy in many apps on their device. Mazec3 works perfectly with Note Anytime or Share Anytime, but also with any other app on the device as an alternative input method to keyboard entry.

As more and more daily activities are being conducted on mobile devices, users often complain about slow input with small online keyboards. To remedy this problem, MetaMoji created a powerful handwriting recognition application called mazec3 that combines fast character recognition, line curve correction and an intelligent predictive engine, thus making input as quick and easy as pen and paper. Users with poor handwriting or writing impairments of any kind, greatly appreciate the ease and speed the handwriting recognition provides. Since mazec3 offers an alternative input to the keyboard, users can also use the app to handwrite emails, posts to Facebook, tweets or any other number of activities on their mobile device.

On the Android platform, the mazec3 handwriting module allows users to handwrite within most of the popular tasks, such as:

Handwrite Internet Searches

Users can look for anything within popular search engines, such as Google, Yahoo, and Bing by simply handwriting what they are looking for in the input section at the bottom of the screen. Instead of having to type every letter, users can simply handwrite one or more words and hit enter to display search results.

Pen Emails

When writing in rooms with poor lighting, users appreciate the ease and speed with which they can reply to an urgent email by handwriting their response instead of straining to see the keys to the online keyboard.

Jot Calendar Appointments

With mazec3 for Android, users can quick add or edit appointments into any calendar application.

Post On Social Media

Mobile users will love how quickly they can handwrite their posts in Facebook, Twitter and other popular social media platforms.

Native Language Handwriting

mazec3’s powerful predictive text engine is extremely accurate in guessing popular words and phrases in each of the 13 languages it supports (each language is sold separately). The text engine comes preloaded with popular phraseology and technical terminology in each language, while also correcting spelling errors in real time.

When the mazec3 engine is used in conjunction with Note Anytime and a calligraphy pen, the result is even smoother and more legible due to the advanced curve correction feature that instantly transforms partially formed letters into words and legible sentences. This corrective feature, combined with a powerful predictive engine, makes mazec3 an indispensable tool for people struggling with poor handwriting and physical disabilities.

On Android, the mazec3 handwriting recognition engine is available as a separate app to add-on to Note Anytime and Share Anytime. Mazec3 can be purchased for .99 from the Google Play Store.

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The Four Agreements Companion Book : Using the Four Agreements to Master the Dream of Your Life

The Four Agreements introduced a simple, but powerful code of conduct for attaining personal freedom and true happiness. Now The Four Agreements Companion Book takes you even further along the journey to recover the awareness and wisdom of your authentic self. This Companion Book is a must-read not only for those who enjoyed don Miguel’s first book, but f or anyone who is ready to leave suffering behind, and to master the art of living in our natural state: happiness. In The Four Agreements, Me

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Is a Dietary Supplement with More Ingredients Better?; polyDNA Answers Survey Question and Recommends Novirin, a Dietary Supplement with Just Five Ingredients

Rochester, NY (PRWEB) April 27, 2014

polyDNA’s latest survey discovered that 74% of respondents wondered if dietary supplements with many ingredients were “better” than those with just a few. Some companies claim that more ingredients make dietary supplements more effective. However, the FDA notes that part of the safe use of dietary supplements is ensuring that natural products do not have “too much or too little of a dietary ingredient.” (See the FDA, last updated December 7, 2013) (1). In addition, “Manufacturers are responsible for substantiating the safety of dietary ingredients and also for determining that certain structure/function and other claims they make about their products are substantiated by adequate evidence to show that the claims are truthful and not misleading (1).” Novirin was designed with exactly the right number of ingredients at the right doses to target latent viruses in infected individuals. Customers of polyDNA can trust this claim because a post marketing clinical study showed that, as predicted, individuals infected with HPV, EBV, HSV, HCMV, and HCV reported a safe decrease in their symptoms following treatment with the Novirin formula.

“Dietary supplements contain a variety of ingredients, such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbs or other botanicals. Research has confirmed health benefits of some dietary supplements but not others.” (See the NIH, last updated March 2013) (2). Research confirms that Novirin is one of the dietary supplements with proven health benefits.

Novirin shares the same formula as Gene-Eden-VIR, which was shown to “safely and effectively decrease symptoms in individuals infected with the HPV, HSV, EBV, HCMV, and HCV.” (See Pharmacology & Pharmacy, from September 2013) (3).

The difference between the two products is that Novirin has higher quality, more expensive ingredients. The Novirin/Gene-Eden-VIR formula was tested in two post-marketing clinical studies published in September 2013 and March 2014, respectively, in the peer reviewed medical journal Pharmacy & Pharmacology (3).

Interested individuals can view the two published studies here, http://cbcd.net/Gene-Eden-VIR-Clinical-Study.php and http://cbcd.net/Gene-Eden-VIR-Decreases-Fatigue-Clinical-Study.php.

“We urge the public to have the highest trust in dietary supplements, like Novirin, that were tested directly in a clinical study and were proven safe and effective.” – Mike Evans, polyDNA

Each ingredient of Novirin was chosen through a scientific approach. Scientists scanned thousands of scientific and medical papers published in various medical and scientific journals around the world to identify the highest quality, safest, most effective natural ingredients that target latent viruses.

A second clinical study showed that the Novirin/Gene-Eden-VIR formula decreased physical and mental fatigue. (See Pharmacology & Pharmacy, from March, 2014) (4).

To learn more about Novirin, visit http://www.novirin.com and about Gene-Eden-VIR, visit http://www.gene-eden-vir.com.

All orders of these products are completely confidential, and no information is shared or sold to any third party. Privacy is assured.

References:

(1) FDA – For Consumers – Final Rule Promotes Safe Use of Dietary Supplements. Last updated on December 7, 2013.

http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm050816.htm

(2) NIH – National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) – Using Dietary Supplements Wisely. Last updated March 2013. http://nccam.nih.gov/health/supplements/wiseuse.htm

(3) Gene-Eden-VIR Is Antiviral: Results of a Post Marketing Clinical Study. Published on August 12, 2013.

http://cbcd.net/Gene-Eden-VIR-Clinical-Study.php

(4) Gene-Eden-VIR Decreased Physical and Mental Fatigue in a Post Marketing Clinical Study That Followed FDA Guidelines; Results Support Microcompetition Theory. Published in March 2014.

http://cbcd.net/Gene-Eden-VIR-Decreases-Fatigue-Clinical-Study.php.

polyDNA is a biotechnology company that develops dietary supplements using the unique scientific method developed by Dr. Hanan Polansky, which is based on Computer Intuition.

In addition to his unique scientific method, Dr. Polansky published the highly acclaimed scientific discovery, called Microcompetition with Foreign DNA. The discovery explains how foreign DNA fragments, and specifically, DNA of latent viruses, cause most major diseases.

polyDNA developed Novirin, an antiviral natural remedy that helps the immune system kill latent viruses.

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