Newsletter No. 63

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Summer Issue 2016 No. 63

Our Motto is...we will survive...

The

Menopause

Gang

CHANGES

By Louise Francoeur

There comes a time when you have to look at yourself in the mirror and decide if you're satisfied with your life or need to make changes. Are you fulfilled? Are youhappy? Do you wish to continue living this way forever? So many questions....

While you'reworking and raising children through extremely busy periods, youdon'thave time nor the energy to do a retrospect on your life. You barely have time to liveone day at a time.

Personally, retirement was the perfect time for such an analysis. It took quite a while to do a rediscovery.Being a divorced mother, I had been way too busy raising my two wonderful daughters and working like anidiot to earn enough money to support them. It took me two full years to make the decision of leaving theworking world and enter the retirement adventure. By then, my daughters had left the house so I decided toretire and I have had no regrets. It's wonderful to finally be the master of my time.

However, retirement brought questions and I finally realized a lot of changes had to be made. My first prioritywas to put my house up for sale. That was a heartbreaking decision as I had raised my girls in that house.I went through closets, drawers, boxes, the garage plus more, more, more. I choose what I wanted to keepand what I could let go. I went through so many emotions. I cried and laughed a lot, remembering years of memories in this house. In the end, I was very happy to get rid of old stuff to make room for the new....

I also made a conditional purchase on a condo; smaller than the house. No more grassto cut,no more flowersto garden, no more pool to clean, so much less housework to do. This will give me so much more time to enjoythe rest of my life the way I wish to enjoy it. I also decided to give out some of my furniture. I want differentones, the type that will suit my new lifestyle. When I get my condo, I will paint it in different colors becauseit will represent where I am and the way I want to live this new chapter. I will be closer to my adorablegrandchildren and be part of their lives more often, to share play time and make new memories.

My house was almost sold twice so as the saying goes, 'never two without three'. I guess this third time willbethe sale! I may not be able tobuy the lovelycondo I had myeye onbecause ifmy house does not sellsoon,

someone else will buy it. This means I will need to look for another one that perhaps will be better. The GoodLord has a way to send us what we need when the time is right, not necessarily when we want it; another reason to be flexible....

It is a new chapter and I intend to live it as I wish and as long as the Good Lord sees fit. It wasn't easy to lookat myself in the mirror, analyse and make all these decisions, embrace all these changes. I've been feelinga lot of anxiety, asking myself "Am I doing the right thing or not?" Also thinking 'What if' but in the end, it wasworth it. I feel so much 'freer' now.

Don't be afraid to make changes in your life, it will only make you happier, in harmony and in peace with

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Our Motto is...we will survive...2

Inside this issueMenopause Corner

Changes...Louise decided to retire andrealized it brought on a whole lotof changes like downsizing, getting rid of clutter and keeping some

memories. Now she is enjoying her new life. (Cover Page & Page 12)

Tales from Trish...We all have our stories to tell about where we've livedin our lives. It made me think of where I had lived inmy life and strangelyenough I came up with the number seven. (Pages 3)

Positive Attitude... Deposit a lot of happiness in the bank account of memories. (Page 4)Positive Attitude... Deposit a lot of happiness in the bank account of memories. (Page 4)

Lines from Caroline...Nail Polish. How Safe Is It? What we apply on theoutsideof our bodyis justas important aswhatwe put inour body. (Page5)

Divine Nature & Inspirations...Monica shares how difficult it was to writethis article. (Page 7)

3 Reasons to Eat Turmeric...Adding turmeric to your diet is one of thebest moves toward optimal health you can make. (Page 8)

Women Facts...Carole (our editor) forwarded me these interesting factsto share with you ladies. (Page 8)

Bermuda Diabetic Association...Defining Detoxing: Fact vsFiction...Detox diets have been a popular topic of conversation in theworld of nutrition and vital to understand what this is all about. (Page 9)

How to Keep Your Heart Failure in Check...If you're living with heartdisease or congestive heart failure in particular, you need to stay on topof changes in your body. (Page 10)

Is it Alzheimer's Disease or Normal Aging?...As you get older, chances

are you'll sometimes forget a word, where you left your car keys, or thename of your neighbor you bumped into at the market. (Page 5)

Introduction to BuildaBang...Congratulations to Denzil. I met him whenhe worked as a waiter. He impressed me talking about his dream. I'mproud to see he's worked hard to make it happen. (Page 12)

Lise E. Fox – Publisher

The Menopause Gang Newsletter

Contact: (441-297-0928)

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.themenopausegang.com

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Editor

Carole Sousa

Contributors

Caroline IvaliotisTrish Wan

Sara McKittrick - Bda Diaabetic Assoc.

Monica Jones

Carole Sousa

Louise Francoeur

Pauline Girling

Disclaimer: The information set forth in this pamphlet is not in ANY way (either written or implied) to substitute for and/or give medical advice.It is only intended to "share the emotional aspect of going through menopause".

Changes................................................................. 1 & 12

Tales from Trish...................................................... 3

Positive Attitude...................................................... 4

Lines from Caroline................................................. 5

Bda Cancer & Health Center Home Page.............. 6

Divine Nature and Inspirations................................ 7

3 Reasons to Eat Turmeric..................................... 8

Women Facts.......................................................... 8

Bda Diabetes Association Page.............................. 9

How to Keep Your Heart Failure in Check.............. 10

Is It Alzheimer's or Normal Aging?.......................... 5 & 11

Introduction to BuildaBang...................................... 12


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Tales from Trish

HOME AND AWAY

To date I’ve lived in seven houses (not all mine), four hostels in various countries, two bed-sitters and seven apartments, one beingin a ladies-only building near downtown Vancouver. Here males were signed in and were to leave by a certain time in the evening,

but regrettably the building burnt down after I’d returned to Sydney. Having been an only child it was a learning curve to share

bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens with women who were initially complete strangers. The advantages were that there was a

communal pool of friends (i.e. young men) and domestic chores were shared.

Housemates in the 1960s included Aussies in London on their big adventure to the Northern Hemisphere, Brits who had migrated

to Canada and ‘Ten Pound Poms’ beginning life anew in Sydney. The latter was an affectionate term for British folk who could buy

a passage to Australia for ten pounds Sterling on the proviso that they stayed for two years. Many became ‘Whinging Poms’ and

returned to the rain, but the majority thrived and made their new lives in Australia.

My first marital home was a rented flat: after paying the first week’s rent we had $50 between us and began saving a deposit for a

two-bedroom apartment with panoramic views of lyrically-named Hen and Chicken Bay. Rising early one morning to feed our son,

I watched a yacht slowly sinking until only its mast was visible. Later the owner rowed out to survey his loss and doubtless devise

a plan to raise it.

From bayside we moved inland to a three-bedroomed house and eighteen years later upgraded to a home with four bedrooms. It

was from herethatwe embarkedon our six-year stint inBermuda, where a short stay inan apartment inSaltKettleresulted inmouldy

clothes and a chronic cough, before we moved inland to the pink house with the white shutters.

Whilst houses in Australia and the majority of the world traditionally have a house number and maybe a nameplate such as

‘EmohruO’(Our homE), ‘Waratah’ or ‘Gunnadoo’ we were intriguedby the imaginative names of Bermudian houses and thetradition

of describing them as the ‘green house with the black shutters behind the purple one with the pink shutters’ even if it was hidden from

the road by a long driveway or foliage. Our rental wasnumbered 111 but only the color combination sufficed for recognition, although

it could have been named Faulty Towers.

Accustomed to ‘bijou’ premises (i.e. small) and dazzled by the stained glass door, marble tiled, columned entry hall, sunken living

room, sweeping semicircular staircase lit by a domed skylight, expansive bedrooms and $3,000 toilets straight out of Sleeping with

the Enemy (the one Julia Roberts threw her wedding ring into), plus a pool with diving board and swim-up stools in front of a pool

house, our smiles soon faded at the first dirty hand print left by a careless tradesman.

The leaking pool languished as a deep empty pit for six months. The air conditioning soaked the contents of a closet and two broken

condensers were replaced only after we’d suffered through a long, hot summer. The refrigerator and washer/dryer required repairs,

a showerdoorfell offits hingesand wasreplacedwith a curtain fromWhite’s, thewaterpump regularlyfailed at inopportune moments,

a swarm of bees infested the spare bedroom and the phone was initially connected to the only untested outlet. Did I mention the

cockroaches? At the end of our tenancy the maintenance list had reached 1! A4 typed pages of single-spaced items, some

attributable to Hurricane Fabian.

Visitors admired the glamour but some friends had invested in a failed business venture, believing their money had been used to

complete the house we rented and commented, “So this is where our money went.”

Returning from the airport one evening the taxi driver enquired, “Do you live in a boarding house?” I replied briefly in the affirmative

and he commented that none of the lights were on. I reassured him with, “Oh, they all go to bed early.”

Returningto our modest home andbattling a huge garden, we downsized land without compromisinghouse size, gaining communal

amenities in a quiet estate. So that’s twenty addresses. Is there one more to go?

I once read an advertisement for a burial plot with “spectacular views” – perhaps that’s it!


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Positive Attitude Submitted by Pauline Girling

The 92 year old, petite, well poised and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o'clock, with her hair

fashionably coiffed and makeup perfectly applied, even though she is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today. Her

husband of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary.

After many hours of waiting patiently in the lobby of the nursing home, she smiled sweetly when told her room was ready.

As she maneuvered her walker to the eleavtor, I provided a visual description of her tiny room, including the eyelet sheets

that had been hung on her window. "I love it," she stated with the enthusiasm of an eight year old having just been

presented with a new puppy. "Mrs. Jones, you haven't seen the room...just wait." "That doesn't have anything to do with

it," she replied. "Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time. Whether I like my room or not doesn't depend

on how the furniture is arranged, it's how I arrange my mind. I already decided to love it. It's a decision I make every

morning when I wake up. I have a choice; I can spend the day in bed recounting the difficulty I have with the parts of

my body that no longer work, or get out of bed and be thankful for the ones that do. Each day is a gift, and as long as

my eyes open I'll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I've stored away, just for this time in my life." She

went on to explain, "Old age is like a bank account, you withdraw from what you've put in.

So, my advice to you would be to deposit a lot of happiness in the bank account of memories. Thank you for your part

in filling my MemoryBank.I am still depositing."And with a smile,she said: "Rememberthe five simplerulesto be happy:

1. Free your heart from hatred. 2. Free your mind from worries. 3. Live simply. 4. Give more. 5. Expect less.

Menopause Moment

CarFob would notwork.Car doors wouldnot unlock.Stoodoutside the car wondering how I would solve this dilemma.Eventhought of stopping a passerby to use their cellphoneto call a garage as mine was locked in the car. It finallydawned on me that I had a key attached to the Fob thatcould open the car door theold fashion way...How funny isthat....

Contact Tracey Caswell

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Lines from Caroline

Nail Polish - How Safe Is It?

The skin is a very large porous organ. What we apply on the outside of the body is just as important as what we put intothe body. Some of the chemicals found in nail polish may be dangerous to your health. Visiting a nail salon is no longer an occasional even in our society. For many it is a weekly event. Rarely do you see teenage girls or women flashingtheir healthy bare finger and toe nails. It is now in vogue to apply gels and tips that involve harsh chemicals and fumes.Toddlers are also accustomed to wearing nail polish.

The medical community andsome savvy customersare becoming concernedaboutthe chemicalsfoundin nail productsand its effect particularly on the endocrine system. Researchers at Duke University have discovered the chemicaltriphenyle phosphate, TPHP, found in most nail polishes is a suspected endocrine disrupter and is seeping through thecuticles into the bodies of nail polish users. The Duke University researchers have reason to believe TPHP can causechanges in hormone regulation, metabolism and reproductive systems in the body. TPHP is typically found in the bodybecause it is a component of thechemical composition of fire retardant fabrics found in furniture and clothing. Accordingto a study published in the Environmental International Periodical (October 2015), seven times the amount of TPHPmetabolitewasfoundinthebodiesofwomenjust10to14hoursafterapplyingnailpolish.DeanneRobinson(MD,FAAD,of the Connecticut Dermatology Group in Norwalk, Connecticut) is hopeful that these findings will prompt further research on theeffects of high levelsof TPHP in thebody.She is also concernedabout therisk of developing skin cancer from the UV lamps used to dry nail polish in salons. The LED nail dryers are a better option; they emit less UV radiation.

Applying hand lotion with a broad band spectrum (UVA/UVB) 20 minutes prior to UV light can help prevent the harmfuleffects of these rays.

Soaking fingers in acetone nail polishremoverto take offlong lasting nail polishhas been known to damage the nail plate and irritate the skin around thefingers.Avoidlong lasting products:shellac,gel polishand tips.It might be bestto use nail polish brands that contain natural and less harsh chemicals. Theycan be found in health food stores, podiatrist and dermatologist offices. Zoya

Nail Lacquer, Lauren B. Beauty Nails and Suncoat are healthier nail polishoptions and can be purchased online. Dr.Pamela Hoffman, a podiatrist in NewYork, warns against using bottles of polish from nail salons. The bacteria fromthe nails of every person who used a particular bottle of nail polish are in thatbottle.Bringyourownbasecoat,polishandtopcoattothesalon.Polishednailsarevery attractive butmanicured unpolished nais arejust as beautiful. Letyour nails breath once in a while and stay healthy!

Is it Alzheimer's or Normal Aging? By WebMD

As you get older, chances are you'll sometimes forget a word, where you left your car keys, or the name of a neighbor you bumpedinto at the market.

These small memory lapses happen. They're a normal part of aging – just like creaky knees, wrinkled skin, blurry vision.

It can help to:

Write yourself notes – Place your keys in the same place each day – Play word games or do crossword puzzles.

Because loss of memory is also a symptom of Alzheimer's disease, you might worry that these lapses are a sign of something moreserious. Alzheimer's which affects some 5 million Americans, most of them over 65, is irreversible.

Other Causes of Memory Loss:

In most cases, there's no great cause for worry. Just because you lose your keys or forget someone's name doesn't mean you have

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3 Reasons to Eat Turmeric By Dr. Weil

What is Turmeric?

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a culinary spice that spans cultures – it is a major ingredient in Indian curries, and makes

American mustard yellow. But evidence is accumulating that this brightly colored relative of ginger is a promisingdisease-preventive agent as well, probably due largely to its anti-inflammatory action.

One of the most comprehensive summaries of turmeric benefits studies to date was published by the respectedethnobotanist James A. Duke Phd., in the October, 2007 issue of Alternative & Complementary Therapies, andsummarized in the July 2008, issue of the American Botanical Council publication HerbClip.

Reviewing some 700 studies looking at turmeric benefits, Duke concluded that turmeric appears to outperform manypharmaceuticals in its effects against several chronic, debilitating diseases, and does so with virtually no adverse sideeffects.

Turmeric Health Benefits:

Here are some of the diseases that turmeric has been found to help prevent or alleviate:

– Alzheimer's disease: Duke found more than 50 studies on turmeric's effects in addressing Alzheimer's disease. Thereports indicate that extracts of turmeric contain a number of natural agents that block the formation of beta-amyloid,the substance responsible for the plaques that slowly obstruct cerebral function in Alzheimer's disease.

– Arthritis: Turmeric contains more than two dozen anti-inflammatory compounds, including six different COX-2inhibitors (the COX-2 enzyme promotes pain, swelling and inflammation; inhibitors selectively block that enzyme). Byitself, writes Duke, curcumin – the component in turmeric most often cited for its healthful effects – is a multifaceted anti-inflammatory agent, and studies of the efficacy of curcumin have demonstrated positive changes in arthritic symptoms.

– Cancer: Duke found more than 200 citations for turmeric benefits related to cancer and more than 700 for curcuminand cancer. He noted that in the handbook Phytochemicals: Mechanisms of Action, curcumin and/or turmeric wereeffective in animal models in prevention and/or treatment of colon cancer, mammary cancer, prostate cancer, murinehepatocarcinogenesis (liver cancer in rats), esophageal cancer, and oral cancer. Duke said that the effectiveness of the herb against these cancers compared favorably with that reported for pharmaceuticals.

How can you get more turmeric into your diet to benefit your health? One way is via turmeric tea. There are also turmericextracts in tablet and capsule form available in health food stores; look for supercritical extracts in dosages of 400 to600 mg, and take three times daily or as directed on the product.

And, of course, one can simply indulge in more curried dishes, either in restaurants or at home. However you do it, adding turmeric to your diet is one of the best moves toward optimal health you can make.

Women Facts

Almost half the human population is female but what do we really know about the differences between men and women? Read belowto find out more:

1. Research has found that women are more prone to nightmares than men and have more emotional dreams.

2. 80% of women are wearing the wrong size bra.

3. Women spend nearly one year of their lives deciding what to wear.

4. Heart attacks in women present as nausea, indigestion, and shoulder aches instead of traditional chest pains.

5. The average women in the UK changes her hairstyle 150 times in her lifetime.

6. Women weren't allowed to participate in the Olympic Games until 1900.

7. In China, women who remain unmarried in their late 20s and 30s are called "sheng nu" which means "leftover women".

8. 2% of women worldwide would describe themselves as beautiful.


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Bermuda Diabetes Association Page

By Sara McKittrick

Defining Detoxing; Fact vs Fiction

Detox diets have been a popular topic of conversation and buzzword in the world of nutrition recently and vital that we

understand just what this is all about to avoid making potential harmful decisions which could put our health at risk.

Your body is uniquely designed to take care of itself. The concept of our bodies or parts of our bodies needing cleansing

or detoxifying is irrational and has no scientific basis. I heard a physician put it very well, when given an analogy that

the internal organs of our body, including the large intestine are NOT like a cleaning cloth or sponge and do not require

cleansing and purifying. In most healthy individuals, the balance of micro-organisms and bacteria in the gut has specific

functions to carry out which keep us in good health. In addition to our gastrointestinal tract, the liver and kidney also play

a key role in eliminating harmful substances from our body, "toxins" coming from food, alcohol, medications, chemicals,

even in pollutants in the air we breathe. All of these are broken safely down and excreted from the body.

Detoxing diets claim to work by excluding certain foods, or fasting for a period of time to cleanse the body of a build of

these "toxins". Most regimes are intended to be for short term use, if followed for longer periods they may cause health

problems.Fasting significantly reducing food consumption and calories for any length of time, limitsthe intake of energy

and important nutrients. Weight loss will often occur but at the expense of lowering metabolism which will make long

term weight loss and maintenance challenging. The weight loss experienced with any fasting diet is water, glycogen

(the body's "energy" stores) and muscle, rather than fat.

Our bodies are designed to work best with a well-balanced diet, which provides appropriate sources of carbohydrates,

lean protein and healthy fats. We were not designed to survive on lemons and laxatives, even in the short term! Many

popular detox supplements contain natural herbs and laxatives which may lead to dehydration and mineral imbalance

from over-elimination. Long term use may lead to permanent damage to the digestive system. Typically these

ingredients do not need to be FDA approved and not scientifically proven to do anything let alone "cleanse" the body.

it is also important that everybody is designed slightly different and so tolerance to these products will vary.

Detox regimes should certainly never be considered for those with health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease,

eating disorders or other medical conditions or those who take medications daily which may have interactions with

cleansing products.

We know that in many cases and at certain times of the year our diets in the western world are lacking in adequate

amountsofwater,freshproduce,wholegrains,andtoohighinrefinedsugars,caffeine,unhealthyfatsandproteins.Over

consumption of these foods can contribute to nutritional deficiencies, food intolerances and health problems but the

solution is certainly not found in quick fix detox regimes.

Our goal should be to eat as well as we possibly can all the time! This is not to say we have to be perfect but we would

all benefit from cutting back excessive intakes of sugars, refined carbohydrates, caffeine and alcohol. Understand that

detox diets are marketing myths rather than nutritional reality.

Enhance the amazing ways that our bodies are designed to maintain our health by enjoying a well-balanced diet on a

regular basis. Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration. Focus on improving your intake of colourful fruits and

vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are our best source of natural antioxidants, vitamins and minerals which enable the

body to carry out its own effective methods of detoxifying.

Eat well and you will feel well! It really can be as simple as that....


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How to Keep Your Heart Failure in Check By WebMD

Keep an Eye on Symptoms Daily: If you're living with heart disease or congestive heart failure in particular, you need to stay ontop of changes in your body. One of the easiest ways to do that is to write down your symptoms when you notice them. Do you feelshortness of breath? Are your hands and feet swollen? Do you have a cough? Tell your doctor if you notice anything new.

Exercise: Be active. It's great for you when you have heart disease. It can lower your cholesterol and blood pressure, and help youlose extra weight. Move every day if you can. Aim to work your way up to 30 minutes of physical activity a day, at least 5 days a week.Wondering what to do? Good heart exercises use large-muscle groups like your legs. You could walk, ride a bide, or swim. Talk toyour doctor before you start a new fitness routine to find out what's safe for you.

Control Blood Pressure: Check your BP every day. Talk to your doctor about your personal blood pressure goal. The ideal wayto hit your goal is with a healthy lifestyle. You may also have to use medicine. Tell your doctor if your BP changes.

Keep Track of Liquids: Ask your doctor if you need to limit how much fluid you get per day. Remember, it's not just what you drinkthat counts, ice, ice cream, hard candy, sherbet, gelatin, and soup all add up. Weigh yourself every morning. Quick weight gain canbe a sign that you're building up fluid.

Eat Healthy: Follow a well-rounded diet. Fruits and veggies should fill up about half of your plate at each meal. And don't forget to

have some whole grains. Low-fat or fat-free dairy will also help. Lean meats, seafood, beans, seeds and processed soy should beyour proteins. Keep solid fats, refined grains, and sugars to a minimum.

Watch Your Sodium: Salt (sodium) makes our body hold onto fluid. That can raise your blood presure, cause swelling in your legs,or make it hard to breathe. Don't cook with it, and don't add it to food before you eat, either. Instead, use herbs or no-salt seasoning.Choose fresh vegetables. If you use canned or frozen veggies, make sure they're unsalted. Also, look for low-sodium foods at thestore.

Watch Your Weight: Extra pounds can make our heart work harder. Find doable ways to get to a healthy weight. Exercise and aproper diet are a good start. Ask your doctor for other ideas. Your cholesterol and blood pressure will so get better if you do.

Manage Stress: Having heart disease can make you angry, depressed, or anxious. Getting mad or stressed can lead to a heartattack. Find ways to ease your anxiety. Talk with someone close to you about what's going on. You maywant to trymeditation, yogaordeepbreathing. Your doctor can always lenda handif it gets to betoo much, but you have to let him know how you'vebeenfeeling.

Stop Smoking: If you smoke or use tobacco, you should try hard to quit. Lighting up can raise your chances of a heart attack. It can

raise your blood pressure and hurt the vessels that carry blood to your heart. Try to avoid secondhand smoke, too. Ask your doctor about ways to kick the habit. Find a support group to help.

Watch Your Cholesterol: High LDL (bad) cholesterol can lead to more heart problems. You should aim to keep your level at 100mg/dL or lower. If you've already had a heart attack or are at high risk for one, shoot for 70 or below.Sometimes diet and exercisearen't enough to control cholesterol. Your doctor may want to put you on medication to keep yours in check.

Rethink That Drink: Talk to your doctor if you drink alcohol. It can weaken your heart and make it work harder. Research does showthat a little booze can raise your HDL (good) cholesterol level – but toomuchcan make you gain weight or raise your blood pressure.

See Your Doctor Regularly: Keep with your appointments, and tell him about your symptoms. Let him know if the way you feelchanges. Come prepared so you get the most out of your visit. Make a list of questions you want to ask, and write down the medsyou're taking. If something isn't clear, ask for an explanation.


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Is It Alzheimer's or Normal Aging? Cont'd from Page 5

Alzheimer's. You could have memory loss due to the normal aging process.

Conditions that contribute to memory loss include:

- Depression- Medication side effects

- Alcohol abuse

- Not enough vitamin B12 or low thyroid level

- Stress and worry of any kind, such as from the death of a spouse or loved one, or from retirement

- Illness

Memory Loss: What's Normal?

One symptom of more serious memory loss is that you're not aware there's a problem. Family members might seem more worriedthan you are. If loved ones are talking to you about your memory, take their concerns to heart and see a doctor.

Here's a checklist for what's normal, along with causes for concern.

Normal: You forget daily appointments but remember them later. Cause for concern: You ask friends and family for details over and over again, or need them to do tasks that you used to do yourself.

Normal: You make a mistake balancing your checkbook. Cause for concern: You have trouble planning or solving problems thatused to be easy. It's hard to do things that involve numbers, like follow a recipe or pay monthly bills.

Normal: You need help once in a while with the microwave settings or TV remote. Cause for concern: You can't work the stoveor drive to a familiar spot.

Normal: You forget what day of the week it is but remember later. Cause for concern: You find yourself in a place but don't knowhow you got there.

Normal: You have age-related vision changes. You get a cataract, for instance. Cause for concern: You have problems withdistance, color, or perception. You pass a mirror and don't know your own reflection.

Normal: You can't find the right word immediately. Cause for concern: You call things by thewrong names. You stop in the middleof a sentence and have no idea what you were saying.

Normal: You misplace your glasses or the remote from time to time. Cause for concern: You make bad choices with money often.

You don't groom or keep yourself clean.

Normal: You feel tired of work, family, and social demands sometimes. Cause for concern: You can't keep up with the teams or hobbies you like. You try not to spend time with others because of the changes you've been through.

Normal: You have your ways of doing things and get grumpy when you're derailed. Cause for concern: You get upset easily, whenyour routine changes, or when you're out of your comfort zone. You're often confused, anxious, suspicious, depressed, or afraid.


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yourself. It's not easy but certainly worth the challenge. Life goes by very quickly and we only live it once sowhy compromise. Make it 'your' life, make the ride worth it.

As I always say: "When I die, I want to knock at heaven's door with a used and rundown body. A body thatenjoyed and lived life as much as I could. I am extremely fortunate the Good Lord gave me health so I willuse it to fully live the rest of my life my way".

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shine even after all the storms they’ve been through.

– Joubert Botha

The more you love your decisions,

the less you need others to love them.

- The Daily Quotes

Change is hard at first, messy in

the middle and gorgeous at the end.

- Robin Sharma

"Build A Bang is more than just a Business Development Agency. We are theone's that breathe life into your bigideas.We work with visionaries & entrepreneurs to create growth strategies & execute on campaigns that are underpinned by a

winning company culture." – Denzil Nelson

Honored to help this

young man by

advertising his new

business in our

newsletter. Met him

many years ago and

he had a vision back

then. Congratulation

Denzil, wishing you

all the best in this

new venture of

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Note from the Publisher:

Iwasremindedrecentlyhowpreciouslifeisandhowquicklyitcanbetakenaway

from us.Louise talks about makingchanges in herlife after retirement. It's never

too late to find happiness in whatever form it takes. Be it moving to a different

country to be closer to loved ones. Finally going on that trip you always talked

about. Picking up a hobbie you were always afraid to try. Take up dancing or

even sky diving if that's what you've always wanted to do. Don't wait till it's too

late and you can't move due to illness, by then you will regret it for a long time.

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