Hello to all,
I did my second
session of service learning for the Foster grandparents at Central
Wisconsin Center. At my last educational session I asked the
grandparents what health topic they would like me to help them
understand. They had decided they would like to know more about joints
as one of the ladies has a "bad knee". I decided to do a presentation on
arthritis.
I decided to give an overview of both osteoarthritis and
rheumatoid arthritis as both could be applicable to this audience. I
discussed the difference between the two types of arthritis including
x-rays of healthy and diseased joints.
I discussed the different
treatment modalities, medications and supplements plus the importance of
being able to accurately describe joint pain/discomfort. I talked about
exercises to keep joints mobile yet not over doing exercise that may
stress joints.
I outlined proper nutrition for a joint inflammatory
condition called gout. The ladies had either themselves had gout or
knew someone who has this disease.
The general consensus of the group
was that they get sufficient exercise pushing wheel chairs for the
residents to activities and outings throughout the center. I agree that
these ladies are very active for their age. They seem very comfortable
asking questions. They are used to my informal teaching style and openly
share their medical history. They appear to be a copasetic group of
volunteers. The Director of the program joined us and had a few
questions of her own.
After the first presentation when I met these
ladies in the hallway they spoke and call me by name. I find it
interesting as some people half their age can't remember names. I really
enjoy sharing health topics with these ladies that are providing such a
great service for the individuals that live at Central Wisconsin
Center.
Thanks….Cindy
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