Tai Chi is one of the best known martial arts as well as one of the oldest as it was developed around 1670. It has been used throughout the centuries to help balance the body and mind and recently has gotten positive press for being a good arthritis workout. In fact several years ago, a study from the Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, found that “tai chi could specifically reduce the pain and physical impairment of people with severe knee OA.” In 2013, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended a “Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention Program.”
The Scope, a blog produced by the Office of Communications at Stanford Medicine, published a study in 2018 declaring that tai chi can reduce the risk of falls. The multi-institutional clinical trial “assessed the effectiveness of two proven exercise interventions — tai chi and a multimodal exercise program — which were compared to a control intervention of stretching.” The study consisted of 670 participants ages 70 and older with a high risk for falls based on limited mobility or a history of falling the previous year. Each was randomly assigned to take part in twice weekly, 60-minute exercise sessions for 24 weeks of tai chi balance training, multimodal exercises, or stretching. Study results were based on monthly self-reporting from participants on incidences of falls, and then confirmed with follow-up appointments and medical records. As reported in JAMA, the study found tai chi to be more effective in reducing falls during the six month period. The data showed “152 falls occurred among 85 participants in the tai chi group, 218 falls among 112 participants in the multimodal exercise group and 363 falls among 127 participants in the stretching group.” At MorningStar’s Casa Sandoval, we know that keeping moving and staying active is good for all of us regardless of age. Along with resort-style amenities and services, we proudly offer a range of wellness programs that benefit the health and wellbeing of our residents. Our gorgeous community has 233 bright suites in a range of floor plans that make it easy to get an apartment to meet your needs. We also want new residents to know they will have priority access to the COVID-19 vaccine. MorningStar Casa Sandoval’s unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve. We are set in a warm, loving environment with exceptional architecture and resort-style amenities. Please visit our website to learn more about the most trusted senior living Hayward offers. Source: taichiforhealthinstitute.org/how-does-tai-chi-for-arthritis-work/ scopeblog.stanford.edu/2018/09/13/tai-chi-may-help-prevent-older-adults-from-falling-a-study-finds/ Fraud continues to be a big problem and can happen through online purchases, phone calls, emails, and in-person scams. Security experts explain that we can prevent a lot of the fraudulent activity directed at us by adopting some commonsense guidelines. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says to shut down fraudulent schemes: Block unwanted calls and text messages. Do not give out your personal or financial information in response to a request you didn't expect. Resist the pressure to act immediately.
If you shop and log-on to other types of sites online, and if the company or organization offers it, take advantage of “dual-factor authentication.” It is easy to do and means that once you enter your user name and password, you will be sent a unique code via text or email that must be entered before you can access your account. Other suggestions to protect personal information include taking a look at your Facebook “Settings & Privacy Checkup” The “easy-to-use wizard will guide you through settings that will enable you to lock your profile so that only your friends can see it — and scammers will be locked out.” When you use an online retailer for the first time, before you buy, do a quick google search using the words “scam or fraud” to see if anything comes up. Then take a look at their “About” page, contact info, address, phone number, etc. to see if they look legitimate. Another suggestion is to copy the front and back of every document and credit card you carry in your wallet so you can quickly contact the businesses or organizations to report a lost or stolen card. At MorningStar’s Casa Sandoval, our 55+ community offers a lifestyle of comfort, wellbeing and security. Our 233 bright suites represent the finest independent living and assisted living Hayward offers and include a full range of amenities and services. If you were wondering, we are pet friendly. Visit our website for more information as well as pricing and availability. MorningStar Casa Sandoval’s unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve. We are set in a warm, loving environment with exceptional architecture and resort-style amenities. Please visit our website to learn more about the area’s best independent and assisted living Hayward offers. Source: consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-avoid-scam aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2020/tips-to-protect-yourself-from-fraud.html?intcmp=Outbrain&obref=obnetwork Now that many seniors are receiving their COVID-19 vaccines, we are all getting impatient to get back to normal life. However the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cautions that even after we receive our second dose of the vaccine, we still need to wear our face mask at least for a while.
To start with, it will take some time to build up our immunity to the virus as well as the fact that the vaccine is not 100 percent effective against COVID. Pfizer-BioNTech reports that “protection doesn't start until 12 days after the first shot and that it reaches 52% effectiveness a few weeks later.” Their studies have shown that around a week after you receive your second vaccination, the effectiveness rate is 95%. With the Moderna vaccine, an individual is reported to have a “protection rate of 51% two weeks after the first immunization and 94% two weeks after the second dose.” Another reason the CDC recommends continuing to mask up around people outside your “pod,” is that doctors do not know if vaccinated people who may still get a mild or asymptomatic case of COVID can spread the virus to others. As more and more people get vaccinated, they hope to have more answers to those questions. For now to protect yourself and others, wearing a mask when in groups, socially distancing at least 6 ft. apart, and frequently washing our hands, are all good advice to follow over the next several months as healthcare providers work to get more people vaccinated. The MorningStar Casa Sandoval is conveniently located in Hayward, CA and offers area seniors the finest independent living and assisted living. Our stylish apartments come in a range of floor plans including alcove; studio; 1-bedroom, 1-bath; 2-bedroom, 1-bath configurations. Amenities include a full range of onsite attractions such as Executive Chef-inspired meals, restaurant-style dining, fitness center, garage parking, billiards lounge, card room, ice cream parlor and more. Visit our website for additional information on the finest senior living Hayward offers. MorningStar Casa Sandoval senior living community’s unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve. Set in a warm, loving environment, we offer exceptional architecture and resort-style amenities. Please visit our website to learn more about affordable, carefree independent and assisted living in Hayward. Source: npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/01/12/956051995/why-you-should-still-wear-a-mask-and-avoid-crowds-after-getting-the-covid-19-vac?ft=nprml&f=1001&fbclid=IwAR03t-bFJ0v3CbOvNkPgH6oOdt3CdXTj1NLY1DvFGYl7lumHDfdh5LaHWNM |
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