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Category Archives: Health
Fauci says herd immunity possible by fall, ‘normality’ by end of 2021
Experts detail vaccine unknowns, need to continue masking, distancing BY Alvin Powell Harvard Staff Writer – from the Harvard Gazette The nation’s top infectious disease doctor offered a timeline for ending the COVID-19 pandemic this week, saying that if the coming … Continue reading
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How long’s it gonna last?
Thanks to Al MacR.
WACCRA-Sponsored Seminar Tuesday Jan. 19th at 7:30 PM
Topic: WACCRA Educational Seminar – Facing Death: Finding Dignity, Hope and Healing at the End. Discussion about advance care planning and our choices at the end by the author. Book available here or contact Jim directly. Time: Jan 19, 2021 … Continue reading
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Eye mask making America great again
Thanks to Mary Jane F.
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Coping with today’s world: managing isolation and worry
Slides from Wren Hudgins, PhD. Great tips for all of us.
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Coping with COVID stress
Thanks to Emerald Heights for this link
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Contrast these world leaders
Thanks to Jim S. The seven countries most affected by Corona virus are: the USA, Brazil, Russia, Spain, the United Kingdom, Italy and France. Here are photos of their leaders: The seven countries … Continue reading
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Should we let a fever “ride”
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.
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Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine protects against key mutation found in fast-spreading virus variants, study shows
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
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Near the end of life, my hospice patient had a ghostly visitor who altered his view of the world
By Scott Janssen in The Washington Post For months, as I’ve visited Evan as his hospice social worker, he has been praying to die. In his early 90s, he has been dealing with colorectal cancer for more than four years, and … Continue reading
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Scheduled, arrived, and injected – the vaccine brings light
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
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Singing about the longest time
Thanks to Sally S.
Improving Your Balance to Prevent Falls
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
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The ethics of cutting in line
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
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U.S. mishandling of COVID echoes the 20th century eugenics movement
by Knute Berger in Crosscut Ed note: In addition to this captivating article, there seem to be a number of undercurrents allowing the pandemic to spread, a major one being the tension between saving older people vs. keeping businesses operating. … Continue reading
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Making things last
Thanks to Donna D.
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How many people are allowed for that turkey dinner?
Thanks to Frank C. for this light touch on a subdued holiday.
What stage are you in this pandemic?
Thanks to Sue H.!
Take Ten – a star studded look at loss
Coming on December 10th there is a free program definitely worth watching. Click here to register and watch Atul Gawande among many other speakers.
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Epigenetics and the differences between identical twins
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Epigenetics and the passing of a trauma experience to the next generations
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New 4 week statewide restrictions
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
Third wave of COVID-19 spikes in King County — and we aren’t ready
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
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These amazing people
Thanks Sybil-Ann! These people are amazing. A GREAT MESSAGE
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