Reminder: Blood Pressure screening November 9 and 10. Stop by before or after Mass throughout the weekend to have your blood pressure checked.
Nurses’ Note:
Fight fatigue with the right lighting. Nine, eight, seven, six…. No rockets launching — we’re talking about the changing time of the setting sun as the days grow shorter. As darkness creeps in earlier and earlier, you may find that your energy level decreases. With less natural light and, typically, more time spent indoors, your brain releases more melatonin, which can make you feel tired. What’s the answer? Expose yourself to the right light, both natural (when you can get it) and artificial. Every day, especially first thing in the morning, get some natural sunlight, since daylight contains brain-activating shortwavelength blue light. Head outdoors or open your shades or curtains and let light in through the windows. To create energizing spaces for daytime, opt for whitish or bluish light, which are closest to daylight. Artificial blue light — the same type of light that glows from your phone and, yes, can keep you up at night — has shown to improve attention and alertness during the day. Long wavelength red light, too, has proven to increase alertness — without suppressing the sleep hormone melatonin and thereby obstructing sleep. As you wait for longer days come spring, use the power of red, white, and blue (light, that is) to fight fatigue.
http://www.clevelandclinicwellness.comTransfiguration Parish is proud to offer “Two by Two”, a Faith in Action Care Team from Transfiguration North & South in cooperation with the Eddy Alzheimer’s Services. This team of compassionate trained volunteers from our own parish provides social support to individuals and families living with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairment disorders. This Care Team provides respite, friendly visits and is prepared to pick up prescription or groceries or prepare a meal if needed. For more information contact Pat Hebert at 692-2135.