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Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, CHOMP, has a number of helpful classes, with one focusing on how to exercise to keep your Diabetes under control. Learn how exercise can aid in diabetes management and get tips for safe, effective exercise. The information you receive will include an overview of diabetes and special considerations for exercise for those with diabetes. To register, go to www.chomp.org/classes.
AARP Bulletin had an elder abuse alert for our area. The article profiled a 75-year old man who saw a charge on his credit card that he didn’t recognize for Amazon Prime. He did a google search for Amazon’s phone number and called the number, which turned out to be fake. They asked him to confirm his credit card number, as well as his Social Security number.  “Scammers will buy and place fake ads that often elude the filters for the online search engines,†Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser told AARP Bulletin. They also tricked him into buying gift cards. “When people are searching for customer service numbers, they are in a hurry and quickly scan for the first phone number they see,†he said.
Pebble Beach,  CA Home Care Aide (HCA) Senior Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Jobs Available (Also Aromas, Big Sur, Carmel, Carmel-by-the-sea, Carmel Highlands, Carmel Valley, Castroville, Corral-de-Tierra, Del Rey Oaks, Gilroy, Gonzalez, Greenfield, Hollister, King City, Marina, Monterey, Morgan Hill, Pacific Grove, Paicines, Pacific Grove, Prunedale, Salinas, San Juan Bautista, Seaside, Soledad and Tres Pinos
We have developed a reputation for having the best caregivers (Home Care Aides or Senior Companions) in Monterey County.  We are currently looking for qualified caregivers.
Family inHome Caregiving of Monterey is seeking compassionate, mature and dependable caregivers who want to improve the lives of our elderly Clients by providing in-home, non-medical care. Our services include:
Caring companionship
Meal preparation
Incidental transportation
Running errands
Light housekeeping
Medication reminders
Monitoring of safety while bathing
Information and referral services
Other services that improve the safety, security and quality of life of seniors.
If you believe you would make an exceptional Home Care Aide, we would love to hear from you! We prefer those with experience helping the elderly, disabled and others with mobility problems. Having cared for those with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s is a plus. To work for us, you must have excellent references, a clear criminal record, a good driving record, and an insured reliable vehicle. To apply, please visit our website www.fhcofm.com, click on home care aides, then careers where you can fill out an application online.
A recent study from all 50 states found that implicit bias—a subconscious negative attitude—against older people was most prevalent in the country’s southeastern states, including New Jersey, the Carolinas and Florida. The findings were based on responses of 803K people ages 15-94 who completed a test involving photos of young and old people and words associated with those images. Unfortunately, California didn’t score well, scoring two out of five on a 1-5 scale where 1 is the most biased. Authors of another study which was published in November found that survey respondents who were more hostile toward older people and considered them to be a drain on the economy and health-care system washed their hands less and didn’t believe in social distancing.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/worried-about-ageism-where-you-live-matters-11612198542
There were 69 new COVID-19 cases announced for Monterey County, bringing the total up to 40,532 and one new death. Unfortunately, we are starting to see more and more post-COVID-19 recovery problems. In a recent survey in the Journal Circulation, the American Heart Association predicted a surge of cardiovascular deaths and disease in the months and years to come. “We don’t have a lot of well-vetted data up to the minute on the cardiovascular impact of COVID because we are living through the pandemic now,†said Dr. Mitch Elkind, president of the AHA and a professor of neurology and epidemiology at Columbia University. Nationwide, there were 129,592 new cases, for a total of 26.898 million. Deaths rose by 3,663 to 460,849. In California, there were 11,061 new cases for a total of 3.395 million, while deaths rose by 446 to 43,631. Please stay home and stay safe.
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https://time.com/5936029/covid-19-heart-disease-rise/
President Joe Biden made a campaign promise to limit big pharma’s price increases on prescription drugs to no more than inflation—and now is the time to make good on that promise. A new study found that half of all Part D-covered drugs had list price increases above inflation between 2018 and 2019, and the median list price was rose 6.4%, or 3.5x the rate of inflation. List prices increased by 10% or more for 14% of all Part D-covered drugs during the same time period. Another 36% had price increases above the price of inflation but below 10%. Enough is enough!
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, CHOMP, has a great Diabetes Self-Management Series and the cost of the sessions may be covered by Medicare if you have a referral from a physician. Learn more about your diabetes and the day-to-day skills needed to live a healthy life and prevent complications. Registered dieticians and nurses will hold one-on-one sessions with you and talk about monitoring your blood sugar levels, the best diet, medication and non-medication options to keep you healthy. Call 649-7220 for more information.
There were 226 new COVID-19 cases announced for Monterey County, bringing the total up to 40,463 and two new deaths. Nationwide, there were 126,842 new cases, for a total of 26.642 million. Deaths rose by 3,221 to 475,186. In California, there were 15,132 new cases for a total of 3.384 million, while deaths rose by 702 to 43,185. Please stay home and stay safe.
The San Francisco Chronicle had a great column with advice for those caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia. This can be a challenge with Adult Day Care Centers closed and little contact with the outside world. Recommendations from their experts include broadening your network to have a friend or family member help. This can release stress on the caregiver while giving some social interaction to the person you are caring for. In addition, try putting on some soothing music and get them outdoors. Fresh air and sunlight are good for the soul. Start out with a small walk, and increase it a bit every day. If you need someone to talk to, try the local branch of the Alzheimer’s Association which is located in Ryan Ranch. Regular readers of my blog know that both my father and grandmother had this terrible disease when they passed away, and Alzheimer’s Association was a great help. They also have a 24-hour hotline if you need support at 800-272-3900.
There were 133 new COVID-19 cases announced for Monterey County, bringing the total up to 40,237. In the early stages of the pandemic, Monterey was faring much better than the rest of the country. That’s not true anymore. 8.14% of the U.S. population has contracted COVID-19 versus 8.51% of Californians and 9.27% of Monterey County residents. That translates to Monterey over-indexing the country by 5% and 9% of California. The death rate, as a percentage of coronavirus diagnoses, now stands at 1.7%. Nationwide, there were 119,014 new cases, for a total of 26.642 million. Deaths rose by 5,206 (more than double the reported 2,198 from the day prior) to 453,965. In California, there were 12,516 new cases for a total of 3.369 million, while deaths rose by 566 to 42,483. Please stay home and stay safe.