Using the Control Key

by Craig Ray

The Ctrl key can be very handy in Microsoft Word, allowing you to do a number of tasks without having to use the mouse.  To access these features, you just press and hold down the Ctrl key (there is one located beneath each Shift key) and then the key you wish to use.  The following list represents commonly used Ctrl keys in Microsoft Word:

Ctrl+Home         
Go to the top of the document
Ctrl+End             
Go to the end of the document
Ctrl+A 
Select the entire document
Ctrl+C 
Copy the selected text or graphics
Ctrl+X 
Cut the selected text or graphics
Ctrl+V                
Paste selected data from Clipboard
Ctrl+Z 
Undo the last operation
Ctrl+1    
Single spacing
Crtl+5    
1.5 line spacing
Ctrl+2                  
Double spacing

WARM CABBAGE SALAD WITH BACON AND BLUE CHEESE

by Jim Gehler

3 bacon slices
1 tablespoon peeled chopped shallot (about 1 small)
2 cups apple cider
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ ounces Roquefort or other blue cheese, crumbled (about 1/3 cup)
8 cups shredded cabbage
1/2 cups diced red bell pepper

Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium-heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings in pan. Crumble bacon; set aside.

Heat bacon drippings over medium-heat. Add shallots, and sauté 1 minute. Remove from heat.

Bring apple cider to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook until reduced to ¼ cups (about 15 minutes). Remove from heat. Add shallot mixture, salt, and pepper. Place cider mixture and cheese in a blender or small food processor, process until smooth.

Combine cabbage and bell pepper in a large bowl; drizzle cider mixture over cabbage mixture; tossing well to coat. Top with crumbled bacon. Serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings.

Noise!

by: Debbie Berling

How loud is the noise level at your home?  Do you have carts going down the hall by your bedroom?  Do you have a group of people standing outside of your living room talking and laughing while you are trying to watch your favorite T.V. show?  Do you have people walking into your bedroom unannounced? 

This is what each resident goes through every day.  When you are here at Carespring, think about the privacy that you long for when you get home and extend this wish to your residents.

STROKE!

By Dr. Gendelman

Most people are more afraid of a stroke than death. I know I am. Most people do not want to be dependent on others and have a poor quality of life.
The older you get the higher the risk. There are things you can do to prevent this disaster. Certainly, if you have a family history of stroke, you need to try to decrease your controllable risk factors. All of us can do something to decrease our risk.  Here are some things you can control:

• STOP SMOKING! You Idiots!
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Limit alcohol intake
• Atrial fibrillation
• Diabetes

Getting a routine exam from your primary care physician is the best start of an overall prevention program not only for stroke but for many other preventable problems.

A lesson from “The Jerk”

by David Eppers

In the 1979 movie “The Jerk” a complete imbecile (played by Steve Martin) struggles to make it through life on his own, until a strange invention makes him unbelievably wealthy.  In the end, when he and his wife (played by Bernadette Peters) receive the news that they have lost their fortune, the wife says: “I don't care about losing all the money.  It's losing all the stuff.”

Other than being a really funny movie, there is a lesson we can learn from this.  Make an assessment of your “stuff”.  By that I mean what you have or do that really brings quality to your life.  What do you get the most enjoyment out of?  What would you really miss if it were taken away?  It may be your particular house or apartment, a vacation you like to take, a collection of books, a favorite jacket, hand-bag, your truck…  It could even be the secure feeling you get from having a certain amount of cash in the bank.

If it’s important to you (and your family) then make it a priority.  When you are preparing your spending plan identify the important “stuff”.  Then when you are tempted to buy something on impulse that is not important, you can stand firm. 

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Fat Loss – Some of the science behind the recommendations

by John Muller

The ACSM recommends to target a weekly exercise expenditure of approximately 1000 kcals a week (e.g. 3 sessions of 300 Calories or 4 sessions of 200 Calories) (ACSM 1995). See Calorie Expenditure Calculator.

Review of the scientific literature suggests moderate intense aerobic activity needs to be performed most days of the week to bring about significant fat loss. Some sources recommend brisk walking progressing to 45 minutes or more daily. Other authorities recommend working up to 60-90 minutes of daily physical activity for weight loss.
The USDA recommends at least 60 to 90 minutes of daily moderate-intensity physical activity while not exceeding caloric intake requirements to sustain weight loss in adulthood. About 60 minutes a day may be needed to prevent weight gain. (USDA 2005).

Alternating weight bearing with non-weight bearing exercises every other day may be recommended to minimize the repetitive orthopedic stresses of exercising daily. See Overtraining. The combination of aerobic or Cardio and anaerobic or Resistance exercise may utilize more fat than either type of exercise alone.

Spring & summer are on the way.  Develop a weekly plan that incorporates both Cardio & Resistance training.  Set some attainable goals & go after them – it’s the season to ‘get healthy.’

What will they remember?
by Kim Majick

What will they remember?  What will the residents remember about their stays in our facilities?  They will remember warm smiles, caring hands, friendly faces, pleasant personalities.  They will also remember frustration and hurried behavior.  How do you want to be remembered?  I want to be remembered as a CAREGIVER!  Someone who dedicates every day to the elderly and assuring that their time at Carespring is memorable.  Make lasting, positive memories for yourself and our residents!