Healthy Living

June

June is Home Safety Month

Every year, 12 million people suffer avoidable accidents in their home.

• Use bright lights at the top and bottom of stairs.
• Use grab bars in the tub, shower, and near toilets.
• Use rubber mats or stripes in the tub.
• Wipe up spills immediately
• Have handrails along both sides of the stairway.
• Keep stairways clear of clutter.
• With babies and toddlers use gates on stairways.

Fire and Burn Prevention

• Set the water heater no higher than 120°F.
• Provide smoke alarms on each level of the home and test monthly.
• Change batteries in smoke detectors yearly.
• Establish a family fire escape plan and practice twice a year.
• Remain in kitchen when cooking.
• Adults should be present in the room when candles are burning.
• Lock up matches and lighters from children.

Poisoning Prevention

• Know the national poison control number and keep it by the phone 1-800-222-1222
• Store dangerous chemicals and cleaning supplies in locked closets out of reach of children.
• Carbon monoxide is a poison you can't see or taste. Install a carbon monoxide detector in your home.
• Keep medicines in a locked closet away from children.
• Store gasoline in an approved container.

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JUNIO ES EL MES DE LA PREVENCION DE ACCIDENTES EN EL HOGAR

Cada ano, 21 millon de personas de nuestras familias sufren accidentes y lesiones que pueden evitarse.

PONGAMOS EN PRACTICA BUENAS MEDIDAS PARA EVITAR CAIDAS:

• Mantenga las escaleras bien iluminadas, tanto al comienzo como al final de las mismas.
• Instale barras para sujetarse en la banera, la ducha (regadera), y cerca de los inodoros.
• Mantenga alfombritas de goma (caucho) dentro de la banera o en el piso de la ducha.
• Sequen el agua de los pisos immediatamente.
• Instale pasamanos (barras sujetadoras) a ambos lados de las escaleras.
• Mantenga el paso de las escaleras libre de objetos que puedan obstruir su paso.
  

COMO PREVENIR INCENDIOS Y QUEMADURAS

• El calentador de agua no debe ponerse a mas de 120 grados centigrados.
• Deben de ponerse detectores de humo en cada nivel de la casa y deben de revisarse mensualmente.
• Las bacterias de los detectores de humo deben de cambiarse anualmente.
• Prepare un plan de escape para su familia y practiquelo por lo menos dos veces al ano.
• Permanezca en la cocina mientras cocina.
• Cuando se prendan velas (candelas), debe de haber siempre un adulto presente.
• Mantengan fosforos y encendedores fuera del alcance de los ninos, preferiblemente, bajo llave.

COMO  PREVENIR ENVENENAMIENTOS

• Mantenga a la mano el numero de telefono del Centro Nacional de Control de Sustancias Venenosas
  • 1-800-222-1222
• Mantenga sustancias quimicas, venenos y liquidos para limpiar la casa fuera del alcance de los ninos.  Si fuera necesario, mantengalos en un lugar bajo llave.
• El bioxido de carbono es un veneno que no tiene ni olor ni sabor.  Instale un detector de bioxido de carbono en su casa o apartmento.
• Mantenga las medicinas fuera del alcance de sus ninos.  Si fuera necesario, pongalas bajo llave
• Ponga la gasolina es un envase disenado. y aprobado especialmente para guardarla.

About the Nurse Ministry

"I was ill and you comforted me." – Matthew 25:35

"They that hope in the Lord will renew their strength." – Isaiah 40:31

Parish nursing is an emerging area of professional nursing practice. It is rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition of caring for self and others as an expression of God’s love. Parish nursing intention is to integrate the practice of faith with the practice of nursing.

The practice of parish nursing holds the spiritual dimension to be central. It also includes the physical, social, and psychological dimensions of nursing practice.

The focus of parish nursing practice is the faith community and its ministry. In collaboration with pastoral staff and congregation, the nurse works to accomplish the church’s mission of health. Through partnership and networking with community health resources, the nurse fosters health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention for members of the congregation.

"I lift up my eyes toward the mountains; when shall help come? My help is from the Lord, who made the heaven and earth." – Psalm 121

Parish Nursing at St. Anthony of Padua

The Parish Nurse works with individuals and small groups in the parish on a confidential basis providing support and guidance in matters of personal health and safety.

The nurse is prepared to provide health education and counseling on a wide range of health-related concerns which span the life cycle. She can provide you with health resource material and refer you to appropriate community resources. The nurse can help parishioners understand the complex health issues and can advocate on your behalf for needed services.

Although the Parish Nurse does not replace your doctor or other care provider or directly treat, she can explain treatments, laboratory tests and medications so that you are empowered to be an active partner in the management of your own health.

You can visit with the Parish Nurse in her office, in the hospital, in your home or in any nursing home.

"For I know well the plan I have in mind for you says the Lord. Plans for your welfare, not for woe! Plans to give you a future full of hope. When you call Me, when you go to pray to Me, I will listen to you." – Jeremiah 29: 11-12

The Parish Nurse is available to assist you in the following ways:

Health Education

• Maintains a Healthy Living Bulletin Board monthly based on the month’s health education focus.
• Maintains health education material on the parish nurse WEB page with appropriate links to other resources.
• Provides groups twice a year to discuss Advanced Medical Directives.
• Facilitates monthly Senior First Friday Luncheons and provides timely health education information.
• Provides health education information throughout the year at health fairs and other parish programs.
• Promotes healthy lifestyle programs for children (camps), new mothers, blood pressure clinics and others as needed.
• Volunteer training for RESPITE and Samaritan programs.

Health Referral Agent

• Refers parishioners to appropriate health care resources. Includes access to health care for the uninsured, children’s health insurance, senior services and resources, hospice and palliative care.
• Coordinates concrete support like transportation and grocery shopping for parishioners who need this assistance.
• Assists parishioners to understand and use the health care system. May accompany those needing assistance to appointments when requested to so.

Health Care Advocate

• Advocate on behalf of the uninsured, elderly and others as needed.
• Finds appropriate health care for the poor and uninsured.
• Attends nursing care and discharge conferences in hospitals and nursing homes as requested.

Health Counselor

• Meets with parishioners at home, hospitals and nursing homes to provide prayerful support, non-invasive nursing care and to recommend nursing measures to support wellness.
• Meets individually with parishioners to discuss health concerns, caregiver issues, and to provide support during health-related stress.

Schedule 2008

June

Date	Event	Time	Location
6	Senior Luncheon	10:00 - 3:00 p.m.	Rm. 12
8	Blood Pressure Screening	9:30 - 2:30 p.m.	Rm. 1
26th to July 24	Memory Academy	1:00 - 3:00 p.m.	Rm. 1

July

Date	Event	Time	Location
11	Senior Luncheon	10:00 - 3:00 p.m.	Rm. 12
13	BP Screening	12:00 - 4:00 p.m.	Rm. 1
16	Caregiver Support	12:30 - 2:00 p.m.	Rm. 1

August

Date	Event	Time	Location
1	Senior Luncheon	10:00 - 3:00 p.m.	Rm. 12
20	Caregiver Support	12:30 - 2:00 p.m.	Rm. 1

September

Date	Event	Time	Location
5	Senior Luncheon	10:00 - 3:00 p.m.	Rm. 12
5	Senior Health and Resource Fair	10:00 - 4:00 p.m.	Rm. 11, 13
14	BP Screening	12:00 - 4:00 p.m.	Rm. 1
17	Caregiver Support	12:30 - 2:00 p.m.	Rm. 1

October

Date	Event	Time	Location
3	Senior Luncheon	10:00 - 3:00 p.m.	Rm. 12
12	BP Screening	12:00 - 4:00 p.m.	Rm. 1
10/6 to 11/10	Memory Academy	7:30 - 9:30 a.m.	Rm. 11, 13
17	Caregiver Support	12:30 - 2:00 p.m.	Rm. 1

November

Date	Event	Time	Location
2	Flu Clinic	10:00 - 6:00 p.m.	Rm. 10
2	Senior Luncheon	10:00 - 3:00 p.m.	Rm. 11
9	BP Screening	12:00 - 4:00 p.m.	Rm. 1
19	Caregiver Support	12:30 - 2:00 p.m.	Rm. 1

December

Date	Event	Time	Location
5	Senior Luncheon	10:00 - 3:00 p.m.	Rm. 12
14	BP Screening	9:30 - 2:30 p.m.	Rm. 1
17	Caregiver Support	12:30 - 2:00 p.m.	Rm. 1

Schedule 2009

January

Date	Event	Time	Location
2	Senior Luncheon	10:00 - 3:00 p.m.	Rm. 12
11	BP Screening	12:00 - 4:00 p.m.	Rm. 1
21	Caregiver Support	12:30 - 2:00 p.m.	Rm. 1
29	Mammogram Screening	9:15 - 3:30 p.m.	Parking Lot
29	CBE&SBE	8:00 - 3:00 p.m.	Rm. 1

February

Date	Event	Time	Location
6	Senior Luncheon	10:00 - 3:00 p.m.	Rm. 12
15	Card Risk Assessment	11:00 - 6:00 p.m.	Rm. 10
18	Caregiver Support	12:30 - 2:00 p.m.	Rm. 1

March

Date	Event	Time	Location
6	Senior Luncheon	10:00 - 3:00 p.m.	Rm. 12
8	BP Screening	9:30 - 2:30 p.m.	Rm. 1
15	Vision & Hearing Screening Van	12:00 - 4:00 p.m.	Rm. 12
18	Caregiver Support	12:30 - 2:00 p.m.	Rm. 1

April

Date	Event	Time	Location
3	Senior Luncheon	10:00 - 3:00 p.m.	Rm. 12
15	Caregiver Support	12:30 - 2:00 p.m.	Rm. 1
19	Dental Screening & Education	12:00 - 4:00 p.m.	Rm. 10
30	Mammogram Screening	9:15 - 3:30 p.m.	Parking Lot
30	CBE&SBE	8:00 - 3:00 p.m.	Rm. 1

May

Date	Event	Time	Location
1	Senior Luncheon	10:00 - 3:00 p.m.	Rm. 12
17	BP Screening	12:00 - 4:00 p.m.	Rm. 1
20	Caregiver Support	12:30 - 2:00 p.m.	Rm. 1

June

Date	Event	Time	Location
5	Senior Luncheon	10:00 - 3:00 p.m.	Rm. 12
14	BP Screening	12:00 - 4:00 p.m.	Rm. 1
17	Caregiver Support	12:30 - 2:00 p.m.	Rm. 1

Contact Information

The Parish Nurse’s office is to the right as you enter the church. A nurse is available Monday – Thursday for office appointments or visits. Please call the church at 703-820-7111, ext. 111 if you wish to schedule an appointment or email: gredmond@stanthonyparish.org.

Photos

Photos from the Cardiac Assessment