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4 ESSEX MEDIA GROUP SENIOR LIVING SUMMER 2021 Playtime: It’s not just for kids, say experts Healthy Living STATEPOINT While most of us associate playtime with childhood, adults are increasingly acknowledging the importance of play and leisure time for themselves. A new survey commissioned by The Genius of Play and conducted by OnePoll finds that 89 percent of adults have learned to appreciate the importance of play and leisure time over the past year. What’s more, 84 percent say taking time to play helps them be more productive at work. “You’re never too young or too old to play,” says Anna Yudina, senior director of marketing initiatives at The Toy Association, which spearheads The Genius of Play. “In fact, research links play with a number of wellness benefits in adults, such as reducing stress, boosting life satisfaction, and empowering people to be creative, flexible thinkers.” To incorporate play into your life, consider these tips from The Genius of Play: • Take on a hobby: Seventy percent of adults picked up a new hobby or leisure activity over the past year — and with good reason. Hobbies can be a source of positive emotions, get you outdoors, encourage physical activity and social interaction, and spark creativity. From roller skating to dancing to crafting to playing an instrument, consider taking on a new, playful hobby or revisiting one you enjoyed during childhood. • Plan a game night: While play often occurs spur-of-the-moment, life is hectic and schedules are jampacked. Consider scheduling time for fun to ensure it happens. For example, make one evening each week a totally screen-free, stressfree experience. Order pizza (or your household’s cuisine of choice) and break out games and puzzles. You might even consider planning themed trivia nights delving into your favorite subjects. • Hop in the car: Whether you choose a destination that allows you to simply relax, or you take on a more active adventure, a trip can broaden your horizons and rejuvenate you when you’re feeling down or just trapped in the daily routine. Consider taking a just-for-fun trip on your own, with a friend or partner, or pack up the car and bring the kids. • Bring out your inner child: Parents, grandparents and other adults with a kid in their life can spend more time playing with the little ones. Not only is play the perfect way to bond, research highlights a number of associated health benefits. Those who play with children burn 20 percent more calories per Puritan Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery & Crematory week, and researchers link playfulness to creativity, spontaneity and positive attitudes. Intergenerational play can help adults maintain cognitive skills as they age and even extend their life. A study published in the journal “Evolution and Human Behavior” found that grandparents who help out with grandchildren live longer. If you’re looking for some inspiration, visit thegeniusofplay.org for tons of fun, free games and downloadable activities. “While our primary mission is educating parents and caregivers about play’s vital role in child development, adults need time to play too,” says Yudina. “We hope to motivate people of all ages to play more — whether it’s by embracing personal hobbies or by spending more time playing with their kids.” In Response to Challenging Times, Special Savings Offer (thru 8/01/21) Traditional Lot For Two Save $600 ⧫ Cremation Lot For Two Save $300 Everyone Qualifies for 0% Payment Plans For Up To 36 Months! Call: (978) 535-3660 or E-mail: Info@PuritanLawn.com for Brochure & Information 185 Lake Street ⧫ Peabody, MA 01960 ⧫ (978) 535-3660 ⧫ Puritanlawn.com ⧫ Follow Us:
SENIOR LIVING SUMMER 2021 ESSEX MEDIA GROUP 5 Your most pressing asthma questions addressed Health STATEPOINT More than 25 million people in the United States are living with asthma, amounting to about one in 13 people. Asthma is a lifelong chronic lung disease that causes difficulty breathing and often limits regular daily activities. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Recently, the American Lung Association provided a series of patientfocused asthma webcasts featuring clinical speakers, Cindy Fiske and Aliciee Griffith, registered nurses and patient engagement liaisons with GlaxoSmithKline. This is what they had to say about understanding, managing and living with asthma. Q: What recommendations would you make to newly-diagnosed patients and caregivers? A: Everyone can benefit from asthma education. It’s a good idea for those newly-diagnosed to have a conversation with their doctor about asthma basics, as well as to learn the type and severity of their asthma, which will guide their treatment. It’s important to understand that asthma is a chronic (long-term) disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways in the lungs, and that asthma can cause a variety of symptoms, making breathing difficult. Q: How would someone know if they’re asthma is in control? A: Patients should talk to their doctor about how well their asthma is controlled and what signs or symptoms they should track. Lack of control may limit daily activities, participation in strenuous activity or even sleep, making a discussion with one’s doctor essential. Signs of good asthma control include: • No shortness of breath. • No need for rescue medication. • No asthma symptoms while waking or at night. • No urgent care, emergency department or hospital visits due to symptoms. • No missed days from work or school due to symptoms. Q: What’s the best way to identify a patient’s type of asthma? A: Patients should schedule an appointment with their doctor, keep the physician updated on symptoms, and ask if a referral to a specialist would be helpful. This may be necessary for severe asthma, for example, because symptoms may be hard to control with standard therapy. Q: What can a patient or caregiver expect at office visits? A: It’s very important for patients to partner with their doctor to manage symptoms. A patient should be prepared to give a health history with details of their condition, including respiratory symptoms, exacerbations, reoccurring and additional health problems, such as allergies or gastroesophageal reflux disease, current medications, frequency of rescue medication use, personalized emergency instructions, their asthma action plan, etc. Doctors should be able to educate patients on treatment options. The more a patient is actively engaged, the more likely they are to get maximum benefits. Patients should let their doctor know what’s important to them and ask their healthcare team about resources and websites providing accurate medical information. Q: What additional resources and support groups are helpful? A: Asthma patients should know they’re not alone. Every new patient can take action and talk to their doctor about asthma, its impact on their life and how to align their goals for treatment. It’s important they create an Asthma Action Plan with their healthcare provider, find support groups, and participate in educational seminars, like those offered by the American Lung Association. While asthma can’t be cured, it can be managed, particularly with support from family, a healthcare team and by connecting with other patients. By visiting lung.org/asthma or asthma.com, patients and caregivers can find more information, tools and tips, as well as support, by joining the American Lung Association’s Better Breathers Network. YOUR NORTH SHORE REAL ESTATE EXPERT Evelyn Rockas Premier Agent Now is the time to sell! Call Evelyn! Evelyn.Rockas@NEMoves.com C. 617.256.8500 Lynnfield Office | 1085 Summer Street, Lynnfield, MA 01940 EvelynRockasRealEstate.com *Based on closed sales volume information from MLS Property Information Network, Inc. in all price ranges as reported on April 26, 2019 for the period of 4/26/18-4/26/19. Source data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2019 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Owned by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker Logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. 19FXWN_NE_5/19
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