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Greetings,
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is estimated that 207,090 women and 1,970 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010. Currently there are 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. This includes those still in treatment and those who have completed treatment.
Chances are you know someone or have heard of someone who is a survivor. Famous Breast Cancer Survivors include Edie Falco (2003), Melissa Etheridge (2004), Gloria Steinem (1986), Kate Jackson (1987 & 1989), Olivia Newton-John (1992), Richard Rountree (1993), Jaclyn Smith (2002) and ME (2006)! Visit my blog to read about my journey through Breast Cancer. I was honored as a Breast Cancer Survivor to participate in The Medline Pink Glove Dance video this year. We had a blast! You can view it at www.pinkglovedance.com.
The American Cancer Society has provided our recipe this month. It is at the conclusion of the newsletter. Please take a look.
Thank you,
Vicki Paul
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 Customized Pharmacy Services from ACE Pharmacy
Aunt Ann's Home care is proud to recommend our partner Ace Pharmacy. Ace Pharmacy has been serving the community since 1935. They are a full service pharmacy with complete prescription service which can be set up in daily dose packaging called " Medicine On Time," (MOT) and Bubble Packs (blister packs) for convenient and safe dispensing of medicine to your loved ones.
Ace Pharmacy bills all pharmacy insurances including: Caremark, Blue Shield, Aetna, Anthem, Health Net, Secure Horizons, Medicare and Medical. They accept all credit cards and have monthly in house itemized charge accounts available.
In addition, Ace Pharmacy carries medical supplies including mobility aids, bathroom safety products, ostomy and incontinent supplies. They offer prompt delivery services four times daily in San Francisco. If you have any questions call or visit and let them know that Aunt Ann's Home Care referred you.
Ace Pharmacy
2505 Noriega Street, San Francisco, Ca 94122
Phone: (415) 731-3535
Fax: (415) 731-8650
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Elder Orphans Find Family as Grandparents
 The phenomena of the approximately 10 million seniors in the U.S. who live alone has generated the term "Elder Orphans". Most still have family members, but it is estimated that about 15% of these seniors who need care have no family support. One model that could be copied is the Hope Meadows Community program that has created an intergenerational program for foster children and seniors. The seniors serve as honorary grandparents and volunteer each week serving as mentors, tutors, companions and "grandparents" for the children.
Read the article on which this is based here.
Explore more on the intergenerational program offerings here.
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Walk a Mile in My Shoes
 MIT's AgeLab has designed a suit for researchers and developers to better understand what it feels like to actually live with the effects of aging. AGNES (Age Gain Now Empathy System) is designed to give its wearers the physical limitations of older age, allowing the wearer to actually empathize with the aging process.
Read more about the suit and its implications for designing products for aging here.
Listen to the segment on NPR's All Things Considered here.
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Alzheimer's Impact on the U.S. Population is Staggering
 A recent report from HBO and Harris Interactive demonstrates the cost, in terms of money, time and emotional support for those who support someone with Alzheimer's disease. Of the 31% who provide some level of support for the person with Alzheimer's, most (88%) provide emotional support. However more than half who provide support are providing caregiving assistance. Financial support at an average of more than $400 a month is provided by almost 10%.
Learn more here.
Download the full report here.
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Preventing Falls Over Time
 Some incredible resources on fall prevention are available from the official website of the Fall Prevention Center of Excellence, whose mission is to identify best practices in fall prevention and to help communities offer fall prevention programs to older people who are at risk of falling.
Click here to learn more.
Get more information.
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After 62 Years Apart, High School Sweethearts Reunite
 Click here to watch this adorable video.
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Recipe for Breast Cancer Early Detection
Submitted by the American Cancer Society
The following is a recipe for breast cancer early detection as October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. These essential ingredients will help you have the highest success for treatment if cancer is found and treated early. Remember all women can get breast cancer, but it is more likely to occur after age 40 and as you get older.
- Have an annual mammogram
- Have a clinical breast exam
- Become familiar with your breasts
- The American Cancer Society advises women to have annual mammograms beginning at age 40. A mammogram can find cancers when they are very small, often several years before a lump or change can be felt.
- Please see your doctor or nurse for a clinical breast exam. All women in their 20s and 30s should have a breast exam as part of their regular health checkup at least every three years. Beginning at age 40, all women should have a breast exam every year. Breast exams should include a personal health history, discussion on breast changes or problems, and family history of breast cancer.
- You should become familiar with how your breasts normally look and feel so that if changes occur, you can report them to your doctor right away. You may become familiar with your breasts by doing a breast self-exam - checking for lumps, thickness, and other changes. Ask your doctor or nurse how to do a self-exam correctly and plan to examine your breasts at the same time every month.
Visit the American Cancer Society website.
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