Category Archives: Health

It seems to be a reflex–if you have a fever take some Tylenol (acetaminophen). But maybe we need to think more about this. Here’s an interesting video from ZDoggMD, one of his many great posts.

Thanks to Frank C. for forwarding this important information By Carolyn Y. Johnson in the Washington Post The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine works against a key mutation found in new, fast-spreading coronavirus variants first discovered in the United Kingdom and South Africa, and now spreading … Continue reading →

A highly organized and successful mRNA-based vaccine immunization process is underway at Skyline today–against SARS-CoV-2 virus which is the cause of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today 147 staff and 84 residents in the Terraces are signed up to receive the first dose … Continue reading →

By Jane Brody in the NYT Balance is something the body learns to do automatically by engaging the postural muscles. Several times a day, whether I’m indoors or out, my bone doctor’s mantra reverberates in my head: “Do Not Fall!” … Continue reading →

Ed Note: Should we in independent living be at the top of the line to get the Pfizer vaccine? Probably not. How about the politicians or company CEO’s? I think we all need to take a deep breath, wait for … Continue reading →

Coming on December 10th there is a free program definitely worth watching. Click here to register and watch Atul Gawande among many other speakers.

Gov. Jay Inslee today announced a four-week statewide set of restrictions in response to the recent rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus in Washington and across the country. The new restrictions come as Washington sees consistent increasing daily case counts, with over … Continue reading →

From Crosscut: With an uncertain holiday season nearly upon us, dangerous pandemic trends in King County and throughout the state — coupled with no new health restrictions or state financial support to those most vulnerable to the spread of disease … Continue reading →

Shared by our chaplain. 1.       The 4 M’s:   https://www.sharp.com/health-news/covid-19-coping-tools-for-older-adults.cfm 2.     How the Elderly Can Manage the Mental Health Impacts of the COVID-19 Crisis  By Noel McDermott                https://www.todaysgeriatricmedicine.com/news/ex_031820.shtml 3.       THE CONVERSATION – https://theconversation.com/the-loneliness-of-social-isolation-can-affect-your-brain-and-raise-dementia-risk-in-older-adults-141752 4.       Students launch a hotline with jokes, stories … Continue reading →