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Today is National Kool-Aid Day! Kool-Aid was very popular in the late '60s and early '70s. This powdery drink came in a variety of fruit flavors, was mixed with sugar, and tap water. Most kids loved a glass of Kool-Aid on a hot summer day! What was your favorite flavor?

RN4U wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday. God Bless America! 🇺🇲🎉❤️

RN4U had the pleasure of attending a musical performance with one of their clients at The Cypress of Charlotte by Mr. Jeff Whittington on Tuesday. Mr. Whittington has been making music since he was a young boy and was on a local Charlotte TV show, "The Arthur Smith Show". Mr. Whittington is a man of many musical talents as he played the harmonica, the dulcimer, the Hawaiian steel guitar, the banjo, and the guitar accompanied by singing a variety of songs for The Cypress residents. The residents loved his performance and many joined along with singing, clapping, and toe tapping. So much fun for everyone! 😊🎶🎸❤️

Happy Mother's Day from the RN4U staff. Enjoy your day with family and friends! ❤️🌸🌼❤️

Very interesting information about Donanemab...

In an unusual move, FDA postpones approval decision for Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug The experimental drug is part of a new class of Alzheimer's medications that have been met with controversy.

New information about the Alzheimer's gene. Please share with your family and friends.

Scientists discover an underlying genetic cause for 15% of Alzheimer's cases An estimated 15% of Alzheimer’s patients carry two copies of the APOE4 gene, which has been identified for the first time to be an underlying cause of the disease.

Happy Nurses Day to all the nurses who embody selflessness and compassion. 💖 Today we thank the RN4U Nurses for their unwavering dedication and tireless efforts to always go above and beyond for their patients. You are truly a blessing! 😇

Poppy had a great time with the kids on Friday!

Poppy is learning to be a Therapy Dog and loving every minute of it! On Friday she visited elementary children in Mooresville. ❤️

Cataract surgery is a very common eye surgery in aging adults. This article provides a considerable amount of information on cataracts and what Medicare covers in regards to cataract surgery. Please share with your friends and family.

Medicare Cataract Surgery Coverage in 2024 Learn about Medicare's policies on cataract surgery, including what's covered and how much you might need to pay.

Many people today, both younger and older adults, are prescribed anti-depressants. When it is time to stop these medications, it is very important to discuss how to do this with your physician to avoid unnecessary side effects. This article talks about "brain zaps" which may occur when an individual stops certain medications, specifically antidepressants.

Brain zaps: Definition, causes, and how they feel Brain zaps are electrical shock sensations in the brain. They usually occur when a person stops or reduces their dosage of antidepressants. Learn more here.

Happy New Year from all of us at RN4U. 🥳 We wish you much happiness, good health, peace and prosperity. 😊👩‍⚕️☮️💰

Merry Christmas from RN4U- Teresa, Jeff, Wendy, Jennifer, Donna, and of course Poppy! We wish you love and happiness with friends and family, rest and relaxation, and peace and safety. 🎄❤️🎄

As our older adult population continues to grow, we, as nurses, are reminded of the important skills needed for working with this lovely group of individuals to best preserve their quality of life and independence.

Geriatric assessment: Essential skills for nurses To become proficient in geriatric assessment, you need to understand the physiologic changes unique to this populatio

RN4U wishes you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving.

RN4U honors all Veterans today and everyday. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇲❤️🇺🇲

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer in women; approximately 1 in 8 women in the US will get breast cancer in their lifetime. A mammogram is the best tool to screen for breast cancer, so ladies, please get your mammograms, they do save lives. I am a six year breast cancer survivor, thanks to the findings of my annual mammogram.

Happy Labor Day from RN4U! Enjoy your day off from work if you happen to be off today. If you are working today as many individuals are, thank you for your hard work and dedication.

Earlier we posted an article about the multiple benefits of jigsaw puzzles. These pictures illustrate a resident at The Cypress using a puzzle for additional benefits- to increase range of motion in her arm from an injury!

Do you or your loved ones ever put puzzles together? Puzzles can be challenging and exhilarating, but also frustrating depending upon the person involved in putting one together. As this article states, "studies have shown that jigsaw puzzles can help improve visual-spatial reasoning, short-term memory, and problem-solving skills as well as combat cognitive decline". The article also mentions that puzzling can be helpful for those who suffer from anxiety and depression and can lower one's blood pressure and
heart rate. So puzzling can have multiple health benefits. Perhaps you should try a jigsaw puzzle soon if you haven't recently?

Solving puzzles can boost your brain health. Here's how Puzzles can also help reduce your risk of dementia.

This sweet memory of our RN4U mascot, Poppy, "popped up" today. Poppy brings lots of love and joy to our clients. She was a real trooper on this day. 🥰❤️🥰

This is a great article about patients with Parkinson's Disease participating in dance classes. Please share with your friends and family who might benefit from reading. Keep moving!

Dancing With Parkinson's: New Program Helps Patients Control Movements US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education.

Are you ready for winter? The CDC says they are preparing for three bugs or viruses this winter- Flu, Covid, and RSV and there will be a vaccine for each of these, the RSV vaccine will be for children and aging adults over age 60. There are no specific guidelines as to how these vaccines will be given but medical professionals are saying the Flu and Covid vaccines will probably be given together and then wait a bit to get the RSV vaccine if you qualify for this one. Will you get all three? Flu season started very early last year and Covid numbers are on the rise again...

Ready for another 'tripledemic'? CDC prepares for a winter of '3 bugs out there' Vaccine fatigue is already here, although many Americans will be urged to get three different shots this fall.

From all of us at RN4U, have a Happy and Safe holiday! 🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸

The common cold during summertime can be very annoying. And it seems
that the cold is back in full force this year. This article explains what to look out for and when you might need to see your physician for extra care.

Have a summer cold? Common viruses are back from a pandemic hiatus Common cold viruses appear to be returning to pre-pandemic levels of circulation. Adenovirus in particular is more common this summer than last.

RSV can be a nasty respiratory illness in seniors lasting for weeks; it actually
kills about 10,000 people ages 65 and older in the US every year. The FDA
has approved two RSV vaccines for adults ages 60 and above, but now must
get approval from the CDC. Will you consider getting the RSV vaccine this
fall?

CDC panel recommends RSV vaccines for adults ages 65 and up The committee's green light is a key step in making the shots available to the public. Next, the CDC director must recommend the vaccines.

This article describes an amazing treatment for those patients who suffer
with essential or Parkinson's tremors. Thank you to Dr. Munyon and his
team at Mint Hill Medical Center!

Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center Performs 400th Incisionless Brain Surgery | The Mint Hill Times Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center Performs 400th Incisionless Brain Surgery By Mary Beth Foster - June 23, 2023 Share this:MINT HILL, NC – In August of 2020, Novant Health announced it would be the first in the Carolinas to offer a scalpel-free treatment for essential and Parkinson’s tremor...