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Geri's thoughts on Memorial Day/Decoration Day
Hi everyone!
My name is Nurse Geri Lanham, for more info about me turn to Forever Promised by Shirley Bullock.
I would like you to sit down and share your thoughts with me on Decoration Day/Memorial Day.
Here in Betheltowne we have a big parade with flag waving and children cheering the veterans as they walk by. We all meet at the cemetery behind the school and clean and decorate the graves. Each veteran receives a flag. After all the hard work we go to the school and have dinner on the ground while listening to patriotic music played by our local band.
Decoration Day was started in part by southern women's groups that honored their Confederate dead by placing flowers on their graves. Nella L Sweet wrote a hymn called Kneel Where Our Loves Are Sleeping and dedicated to the wives, mothers and sweethearts of those fallen soldiers whose graves they decorated.
General John Logan started the first official Decoration Day May 30, 1868. A large ceremony was held in Arlington National Cemetery.
The honor and meaning of Memorial Day as it was soon to be called fell away. It became a three day National holiday, and the youth of today are all but ignorant of it's importance.
Every fallen soldier was somebody's son, brother or sweetheart. One life is a high price to someone for freedom.
Washington D.C. had its first parade in 2004 in over 60 years.
What are your thoughts, do you think since it became a generic holiday that lessened it's meaning. How can we instill in our youth its importance?
Geri Lanham
My name is Nurse Geri Lanham, for more info about me turn to Forever Promised by Shirley Bullock.
I would like you to sit down and share your thoughts with me on Decoration Day/Memorial Day.
Here in Betheltowne we have a big parade with flag waving and children cheering the veterans as they walk by. We all meet at the cemetery behind the school and clean and decorate the graves. Each veteran receives a flag. After all the hard work we go to the school and have dinner on the ground while listening to patriotic music played by our local band.
Decoration Day was started in part by southern women's groups that honored their Confederate dead by placing flowers on their graves. Nella L Sweet wrote a hymn called Kneel Where Our Loves Are Sleeping and dedicated to the wives, mothers and sweethearts of those fallen soldiers whose graves they decorated.
General John Logan started the first official Decoration Day May 30, 1868. A large ceremony was held in Arlington National Cemetery.
The honor and meaning of Memorial Day as it was soon to be called fell away. It became a three day National holiday, and the youth of today are all but ignorant of it's importance.
Every fallen soldier was somebody's son, brother or sweetheart. One life is a high price to someone for freedom.
Washington D.C. had its first parade in 2004 in over 60 years.
What are your thoughts, do you think since it became a generic holiday that lessened it's meaning. How can we instill in our youth its importance?
Geri Lanham
A spoonful of sugar and some medicine go down
A Spoonful of Sugar and Some Medicine Go Down
Hello, everyone! I would like to introduce you to a very dear friend of mine, Dr. Patrick O’Neal. If it wasn’t for Doc and his wife, Sara I would not have survived my trip. He wants to share these medical facts that are now available to everyone in 2011.
See ya, Geri.
Hello, I am Dr. O’Neal, and if you are diabetic you need to be knowledgeable about your medicine regime. Remember that each person’s metabolism is different and you cannot do things exactly as your Aunt Hattie or your Brother Bob.
Know the name of your pill and the amount that you take. Know when to take your pill. Make a list of your medications and carry it with you. Call me, ahem, I mean your health care provider about any side effects you may experience.
Never stop or change the dosage of your medicine without calling your physician. A good resource is your pharmacist. Get to know them by name and become comfortable with asking them questions about prescription and over the counter medications.
Just a reminder if you have Type 1 diabetes, you must take insulin to live. With Type 2 diabetes you may be prescribed pills, insulin or both. Your health care provider will teach you how to take your medicine. It is always good to join a support group, most hospitals host them.
Thank you for allowing me to talk to you. Geri will be back next time. Oh, and Sara says ‘Hi’.
Best regards, Dr. Patrick O’Neal
Hello, everyone! I would like to introduce you to a very dear friend of mine, Dr. Patrick O’Neal. If it wasn’t for Doc and his wife, Sara I would not have survived my trip. He wants to share these medical facts that are now available to everyone in 2011.
See ya, Geri.
Hello, I am Dr. O’Neal, and if you are diabetic you need to be knowledgeable about your medicine regime. Remember that each person’s metabolism is different and you cannot do things exactly as your Aunt Hattie or your Brother Bob.
Know the name of your pill and the amount that you take. Know when to take your pill. Make a list of your medications and carry it with you. Call me, ahem, I mean your health care provider about any side effects you may experience.
Never stop or change the dosage of your medicine without calling your physician. A good resource is your pharmacist. Get to know them by name and become comfortable with asking them questions about prescription and over the counter medications.
Just a reminder if you have Type 1 diabetes, you must take insulin to live. With Type 2 diabetes you may be prescribed pills, insulin or both. Your health care provider will teach you how to take your medicine. It is always good to join a support group, most hospitals host them.
Thank you for allowing me to talk to you. Geri will be back next time. Oh, and Sara says ‘Hi’.
Best regards, Dr. Patrick O’Neal
This day in history-July 27 1888
Hi this is Geri. I don't want you to be bored with just reading medical material so I decided to shake things up a bit.
This day July 27-1888 the first electric car was invented. Look what he started!
Cheers, Geri
This day July 27-1888 the first electric car was invented. Look what he started!
Cheers, Geri
Today in history July 28 1888
Looks like nothing noteworthy is happening nationally today. But I have good news, the first meeting of the Shakespeare club is meeting tonight at Doc's. Sara told me that we will be getting a library soon! Yeah!
Looks like we all need to do something to make today a memorable one in our lives!
Cheers, Geri
Looks like we all need to do something to make today a memorable one in our lives!
Cheers, Geri
Exercise and diabetes
Exercise
Hello all. Here in 1888 we don’t hear much about exercise and dangers of becoming a couch potato. From housework to farm work everything is pretty much labor intensive here.
Not so in 2011. Obesity has become a leading negative health factor, opening the way to other diseases such as heart, lung, and endocrine diseases such as diabetes.
Regular exercise is a key part of your diabetes treatment plan. For most people with type 2 diabetes, exercise helps keep blood sugars in a healthy range. Exercise may also: reduce stress, increase energy, increase strength and range of motion, help control blood pressure and cholesterol. It will also make your insulin work more effectively.
Choose an exercise you enjoy, make plans to include it in your day, and find an exercise buddy. If you haven’t exercised for a while start out slowly. Check with your doctor first. Adding a five minute walk to your day may be a good start. Work up to at least 30 minutes a day. I am not asking you to try out for the Olympics just add a little movement to your day.
Drink plenty of sugar free fluids like water. Check your blood sugar before and after you exercise since people with diabetes are at higher risk for a low blood sugar episode during, and several hours after exercise.
Wear good fitting shoes while exercising and check your feet before and after exercise.
Include a warm up and a cool down with each workout. Avoid intense workouts outdoors if it is humid, smoggy or cold. Water exercise is one of the best you can participate in.
There are several things you need to carry with you when you exercise. Phone numbers of family and doctors in case of an emergency. Make sure you have a cell phone or change to make a phone call. Blood sugar monitor, diabetes identification, something to treat a low blood sugar such as glucose tablets.
These are just a few extra reminders. I am off to horseback ride!
(Well, yeah the horse is the one exercising, but it does help keep my muscles supple! (laugh) Geri.
Hello all. Here in 1888 we don’t hear much about exercise and dangers of becoming a couch potato. From housework to farm work everything is pretty much labor intensive here.
Not so in 2011. Obesity has become a leading negative health factor, opening the way to other diseases such as heart, lung, and endocrine diseases such as diabetes.
Regular exercise is a key part of your diabetes treatment plan. For most people with type 2 diabetes, exercise helps keep blood sugars in a healthy range. Exercise may also: reduce stress, increase energy, increase strength and range of motion, help control blood pressure and cholesterol. It will also make your insulin work more effectively.
Choose an exercise you enjoy, make plans to include it in your day, and find an exercise buddy. If you haven’t exercised for a while start out slowly. Check with your doctor first. Adding a five minute walk to your day may be a good start. Work up to at least 30 minutes a day. I am not asking you to try out for the Olympics just add a little movement to your day.
Drink plenty of sugar free fluids like water. Check your blood sugar before and after you exercise since people with diabetes are at higher risk for a low blood sugar episode during, and several hours after exercise.
Wear good fitting shoes while exercising and check your feet before and after exercise.
Include a warm up and a cool down with each workout. Avoid intense workouts outdoors if it is humid, smoggy or cold. Water exercise is one of the best you can participate in.
There are several things you need to carry with you when you exercise. Phone numbers of family and doctors in case of an emergency. Make sure you have a cell phone or change to make a phone call. Blood sugar monitor, diabetes identification, something to treat a low blood sugar such as glucose tablets.
These are just a few extra reminders. I am off to horseback ride!
(Well, yeah the horse is the one exercising, but it does help keep my muscles supple! (laugh) Geri.
hyperglycemia diagnosis
The Diagnosis
Hello, Geri once again. I was helping Dr. O’Neal with a new patient yesterday and he turned out to be diabetic. You are lucky to be alive in 2011 instead of 1888. We have no way to monitor this patient, or treat him.
We last left our discussion with going to the doctor and procuring an accu check machine. He with your help will set a realistic goal range for your readings.
Normal glucose readings are usually 70mg/dl-120mg/dl. Your reading was over 120mg/dl and that is called HYPERGLYCEMIA. The causes of hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) are too much food, too little medication, sickness, infection, stress, and less exercise than normal.
You may not have any symptoms but these are common when your glucose is high: hungry, headache, nausea, slow healing wounds, weight loss, thirsty, blurry vision, frequent urination and fatigue.
You should have worked out a treatment plan on what to do when your glucose is high. Do you remember how to check it? Your accu check machine.
Some doctors will want you to check the ketones in your urine at a certain number. Ketones form when the body starts to use its own fat instead of sugar for energy. They act like a poison to your body. They are extremely harmful to your kidneys. Please call your doctor immediately.
When you have high blood glucose, drink plenty of sugar free liquid, and follow your doctor’s recommendations.
Hello, Geri once again. I was helping Dr. O’Neal with a new patient yesterday and he turned out to be diabetic. You are lucky to be alive in 2011 instead of 1888. We have no way to monitor this patient, or treat him.
We last left our discussion with going to the doctor and procuring an accu check machine. He with your help will set a realistic goal range for your readings.
Normal glucose readings are usually 70mg/dl-120mg/dl. Your reading was over 120mg/dl and that is called HYPERGLYCEMIA. The causes of hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) are too much food, too little medication, sickness, infection, stress, and less exercise than normal.
You may not have any symptoms but these are common when your glucose is high: hungry, headache, nausea, slow healing wounds, weight loss, thirsty, blurry vision, frequent urination and fatigue.
You should have worked out a treatment plan on what to do when your glucose is high. Do you remember how to check it? Your accu check machine.
Some doctors will want you to check the ketones in your urine at a certain number. Ketones form when the body starts to use its own fat instead of sugar for energy. They act like a poison to your body. They are extremely harmful to your kidneys. Please call your doctor immediately.
When you have high blood glucose, drink plenty of sugar free liquid, and follow your doctor’s recommendations.
School House Blizzard 1888
Hello, I was complaining about the heat and Sara told me about the Blizzard of Jan 1 1888. Seems the themometer dropped from 74 F to 40 below in less than 24 hours.
The Dakotas, Minn, Neb, Montana, Kansas and Texas was effected.
School children died on the way home, not from freezing but they smothered from the fine, powdery snow.
Should I tell her about the dust bowl of the 1930s???
Geri
The Dakotas, Minn, Neb, Montana, Kansas and Texas was effected.
School children died on the way home, not from freezing but they smothered from the fine, powdery snow.
Should I tell her about the dust bowl of the 1930s???
Geri
Geri's Snood Pattern
Here is the pattern to my snood. If I can do it so can you. LOl Geri
Skin and foot care for diabetics
Foot and Skin Care
For diabetics
Skin care and foot care have become a necessity not a luxury. Diabetics are prone to foot disease because of poor circulation in the extremities. Even the smallest blister can become life threatening without treatment.
Your primary health provider will probably recommend that you go to a Podiatrist (doctor who specializes in feet). Most health insurances including Medicare will cover routine diabetic foot care because it is so important to your overall health.
Here is an overview of foot care:
• Keep your feet dry
• Wash with mild soap every day
• If feet are dry use a lotion everywhere except between toes
• Use fresh, clean socks every day to absorb perspiration away from skin
• You should inspect your feet for breaks in skin and rashes
• If your feet are cold you could have poor circulation
• If you find hot spots you may have an infection
• Don’t go barefoot, skin sensation is decreased in diabetics and you could procure an injury and not know it
• To avoid ingrown toenails, cut your toenails straight across
• Wear comfortable, well fitting shoes made of leather. Don’t try to break in new shoes…remember those new shoe blisters? They are really a no-no. Leather helps your feet breathe.
• Go to a health care specialist in shoes. Most insurances pay for diabetic shoes including Medicare.
• When buying new shoes do so in the afternoon when your foot is larger. Walk for short periods, you may need extra padding to prevent rubbing.
• Do not work on calluses, corns, warts or ingrown nails yourself.
• Go to the doctor if…
• You have an open sore
• You have an infection in a blister or cut or around a rash
• You have a red tender toe
• If you have any kind of puncture wound
• Report any loss of sensation.
If you have skin problems a Dermatologist might be in order. Your skin could be too dry, and diabetics are prone to yeast infections.
• If you have dry skin use soaps like Dove or Keri.
• Dry well after bathing.
• Observe skin folds such as arm pits, groin area, underbelly, behind knees, under breasts, and behind ears.
• Above areas easily get fungal infections. Use talcum powder or what your doctor orders.
• Avoid hot baths and showers, decreased sensation leads to burns.
• If you have dry skin use Alpha-Keri lotion post bath.
• During the weather you may need extra moisturization to prevent chapping.
• Wear cotton underwear and avoid genital deodorant sprays
• Unless your doctor advises against it, drink lots of water
• Treat open areas of skin immediately with soap and water. Clean with peroxide. Never use any medicine unless you have discussed it with the doctor. (This is one of the things you might want to write down and have in your medicine counter.) Cover with gauze and paper tape.
• If you find pus, redness, swelling
• Ringworm , jock itch, athlete’s feet, vaginal itching
• Blisters and bumps on legs, buttocks, arms, behind ears
• Rashes or lumps near insulin injection sites
• Call your doctor if any of the above happens.
See you next time, and forget the sun tan, try the new sprays they are safer! Geri
For diabetics
Skin care and foot care have become a necessity not a luxury. Diabetics are prone to foot disease because of poor circulation in the extremities. Even the smallest blister can become life threatening without treatment.
Your primary health provider will probably recommend that you go to a Podiatrist (doctor who specializes in feet). Most health insurances including Medicare will cover routine diabetic foot care because it is so important to your overall health.
Here is an overview of foot care:
• Keep your feet dry
• Wash with mild soap every day
• If feet are dry use a lotion everywhere except between toes
• Use fresh, clean socks every day to absorb perspiration away from skin
• You should inspect your feet for breaks in skin and rashes
• If your feet are cold you could have poor circulation
• If you find hot spots you may have an infection
• Don’t go barefoot, skin sensation is decreased in diabetics and you could procure an injury and not know it
• To avoid ingrown toenails, cut your toenails straight across
• Wear comfortable, well fitting shoes made of leather. Don’t try to break in new shoes…remember those new shoe blisters? They are really a no-no. Leather helps your feet breathe.
• Go to a health care specialist in shoes. Most insurances pay for diabetic shoes including Medicare.
• When buying new shoes do so in the afternoon when your foot is larger. Walk for short periods, you may need extra padding to prevent rubbing.
• Do not work on calluses, corns, warts or ingrown nails yourself.
• Go to the doctor if…
• You have an open sore
• You have an infection in a blister or cut or around a rash
• You have a red tender toe
• If you have any kind of puncture wound
• Report any loss of sensation.
If you have skin problems a Dermatologist might be in order. Your skin could be too dry, and diabetics are prone to yeast infections.
• If you have dry skin use soaps like Dove or Keri.
• Dry well after bathing.
• Observe skin folds such as arm pits, groin area, underbelly, behind knees, under breasts, and behind ears.
• Above areas easily get fungal infections. Use talcum powder or what your doctor orders.
• Avoid hot baths and showers, decreased sensation leads to burns.
• If you have dry skin use Alpha-Keri lotion post bath.
• During the weather you may need extra moisturization to prevent chapping.
• Wear cotton underwear and avoid genital deodorant sprays
• Unless your doctor advises against it, drink lots of water
• Treat open areas of skin immediately with soap and water. Clean with peroxide. Never use any medicine unless you have discussed it with the doctor. (This is one of the things you might want to write down and have in your medicine counter.) Cover with gauze and paper tape.
• If you find pus, redness, swelling
• Ringworm , jock itch, athlete’s feet, vaginal itching
• Blisters and bumps on legs, buttocks, arms, behind ears
• Rashes or lumps near insulin injection sites
• Call your doctor if any of the above happens.
See you next time, and forget the sun tan, try the new sprays they are safer! Geri
