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Forward March!
By: Chuck Dean / Vet 2 Vet
Do you remember those long marches?
Man, I do. There was nothing worse
than trying to catch your breath as you
crested another hill loaded down with a full field pack.
It made you wanna fall out and quit. When I was a drill sergeant at
Fort Ord, California I had to make every long march that my trainees did.
I stayed in good shape, but doing it over and over with every training
platoon put a sour taste in my mouth for walking. Being in the infantry
can make you hate walking forever.
However, perhaps we should re-think how we feel about it - because
walking might not be so bad after all. In fact, some doctors are actually
prescribing exercise over pills these days. (Wonder what the huge drug
companies think about that?)
So what does walking do for you? To begin with, it benefits healthy
brain activity, along with heart, lungs, skin and overall metabolism.
A University of Pittsburgh study of adults 65 and older found that those
with a walking pace of one meter per second lived longer. So for increased
survival for us older vets, we need to pick up the pace, get in step, and
sound off counting cadence if you have to.
Even as little as 10 minutes of brisk walking can help. Then push it to
15, and then go for 20. Start slow, but just start.
Here’s a plan (from an old Drill Sergeant) to help you develop a good
routine.
Get the right gear. Choose shoes with proper arch support, a firm heel,
and thick flexible soles to cushion your feet to absorb any shock.
Choose your course carefully. If you’re walking outdoors and the
weather gets bad, don’t use it as an excuse. Consider walking in a
shopping mall.
Warm up. Walk slowly for 5 to 10 minutes to warm up your muscles
and prepare your body for exercise. Then at the end, cool down by walking
slowly for five to 10 minutes to help your muscles cool down.
Stretching is an important aspect of exercise. After you cool down,
gently stretch your muscles.
There’s nothing quite like putting a little more bounce in your step -
and now you can do it for you, instead of Uncle Sam.
Chuck Dean served as an Army paratrooper in Vietnam and
through that experience was led to address the many transitional
issues veterans struggle with. He is the author of several important
books for veterans. All can be found on Amazon at: http://www.
amazon.com/author/chuckdeanbooks
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June 2017
Getting Ready for a Vegas Summer
By: Linda Bateman-Gomez / Timeless Beauty
Where did the spring go? For those of us
that live in Vegas where the summers are
gruelingly warm, the beautiful spring weather is
sadly fleeting. And so the time has come to break out our more airy,
comfortable wardrobe!
As we pull out last summer's clothes, hopefully the last 5 pounds
of any winter weight we’re still carrying allow for them to be as
comfortable as we remember! If not and you are looking to add a few
things, bright colored jersey dresses are a longtime favorite for me!
They’re soft, cool and easy to wash. As a side bonus, they’re easy to
pack for quick weekends out of the heat!
We also need to take a good look at the parts of our bodies we were
able to hide over the winter and neglect a bit, like our legs and arms.
They ultimately make more of an appearance during summer and a
little TLC is in order!
A decent exfoliation is the perfect place to start followed by a good
layer of a go-to moisturizer. My new favorite is Smoothie Star Body Milk
by Soap & Glory, available at Ulta.
It’s not pricey and smells so good you’ll want to eat it! The same
routine can be used on your arms and throwing in a sugar or salt scrub
is a nice treat too!
Next, to get you going with a little splash of color, Jergens Natural
Glow is always a quick and inexpensive route. Or for a little splurge, try
Laura Mercier’s Body Bronzer.
For our face, a nice powdered bronzer can instantly give that sunkissed
look. Whatever you choose for a splash of color, just stay out of
the sun!
Most important, don't forget the sunscreen. So many areas that have
been covered up the last few months are more susceptible to burning.
You can put it in a nice pump bottle next to your hand cream, so it's
easy to use and right in sight.
Last, drink lots of water! You need to replenish what the heat takes
and your skin and body will thank you for it. Meanwhile, stay cool and
enjoy your summer in this great desert oasis!
Linda Bateman-Gomez has an international beauty company
based in Las Vegas that specializes in cosmetics and other beauty
products. Contact Linda at TimelessBeauty2020@gmail.com or
through her website www.fullips.com.
Regale Harris is the Manager of Volunteer Services and
Community Liaison for Kindred. She welcomes all questions and
inquiries and can be reached at: regale.harris@kindred.com.
Honoring Veterans
By: Regale Harris / Your Kindred Team
The public, including veterans and their
families were invited to participate in a
free event honoring all veterans last month
at the Nevada Veterans Memorial, located at the Sawyer Office
Building. Participants were invited to walk around and enjoy the
visit to the War Memorial.
The event featured the Junior ROTC from Paseo Verde High School
color guard, poignant remarks from the
Nevada
Department
of Veterans
Services and the
presentation of a
token to veterans
to commemorate
their service.
Veterans from assisted living facilities including Atria-Sunlake, Aegis
Memory Care, Merrill Gardens at Green Valley Ranch and Desert View of
Las Vegas were proudly represented.
Kindred Hospice Las Vegas is a proud member of We Honor Veterans,
a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
and the Veterans Administration, which is designed to empower hospice
professionals to meet the unique needs of terminally ill veterans.
To learn more about Kindred Hospice Las Vegas, call 702.262.7535 or
visit: www.kindredhealthcare.com/our-services/hospice.
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