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March 2006 Edition

Mark Your Calendar for the Caregiver Conference

The "Challenges in Caregiving: Giving Care, Taking Care" Caregivers Conference will be held on June 5, 2006 in Tukwila. If you are a family caregiver and would like to participate in the conference, call 800-422-3263 today for a brochure and registration form. Look for more information in the May 2006 issue of Seniors Digest.

March 19-25 is Poison Prevention Week

Are you at risk for accidental poisoning? The Washington Poison Center reports that older adults might be at risk of medication accidents at home and other exposure to unsafe substances. The Center offers an informational brochure for older adults and other information on their website, or call for free and confidential expert poison information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-222-1222.

Pandemic Flu

If you are worried about the possibility of avian flu and other pandemic influenza strains, check out the resources and information on www.pandemicflu.gov, the official U.S. government Web site for information on pandemic and avian influenza.
 
"Welcome Back to Fitness" Toolkit   

The International Council on Active Aging offers the "Welcome Back to Fitness Toolkit" and other resources, information and a fitness facility locator for people over 50 who have decided to resume or begin a fitness program.

Arthritis Pain: Tips for Managing Housework When It Hurts.

The Mayo Clinic Arthritis Center offers tips and information about managing housework and other topics to help people with arthritis manage the challenges of daily life. 

See the Seniors Digest Resources Directory for more!