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Silver lining PCRMC’s Silver Eagles program allows seniors the resources to age not just gracefully, but healthfully Finding the A By SOMER OVERSHON • Opportunities to earn wellness bonus • Updates about free monthly education events, quarterly wellness workshops and periodic health screenings “What I have discovered about seniors,” says Tilford, “is that they are very good at self-management and appreciate any information they can get on health topics.” points toward incentives and prizes ging may be inevitable, but staying active and maintaining healthy habits can help us stay as youthful as possible. That also includes making informed decisions about our health, including preventive and wellness care. Phelps County Regional Medical Center (PCRMC) designed its Silver Eagles program to help local seniors stay informed on the latest health information, make new health skills a priority and improve lifestyle, diet and attitude. “It serves as a holistic approach to senior health and wellness,” says community outreach liaison Carolyn Tilford. “It’s about body, mind and spirit. All of these areas must be addressed for a person to feel vital and healthy.” The free program is for anyone 50 or older in Crawford, Dent, Maries, Phelps, Pulaski and Texas counties and the surrounding areas. Participants receive: • Free information on healthy activity, nutrition, adult immunization, managing stress and aging well • A free subscription to PCRMC’s quarterly Vim & Vigor magazine • A monthly newsletter with tips on healthy aging and upcoming events POINTING THE WAY TO BETTER HEALTH The wellness point system serves as both a motivational tool and record keeper for participants who track exercise, diet and health improvements. Participants log points in a journal, and those who earn 50 points or more in a month receive a prize for meeting their goals. Points can be earned for completing personal exercise, attending bimonthly education events and consuming three to five vegetables each day at least three times a week. Points can also be awarded for measurable health improvements such as: 6 Vim & Vigor • Sum m er 2 012

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Summer 2012 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Summer 2012 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center
Opening Thoughts
Strength in Numbers
Introducing: PCRMC Passport!
Finding the Silver Lining
The Breakfast Club Hop
Arthritis Answers
A TV Guide to Radiology
Take Aim
It Might NOT Be Cancer
Colin Firth
Step Up to the Plate
Life After Cancer
Get Dad to the Doc
Virtual Health
Breathe a Little Easier
Speak Up, Stay Safe!
A Sporting Chance for All
Foundation
Auxiliary

Vim & Vigor - Summer 2012 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center