--Apple-Mail=_33D9A728-7711-4E84-80EB-9CA1B064F38F Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 >=20 >=20 >> Are you feeling SAD? Learn more about Seasonal Affective Disorder! >>=20 >> Winter months can be rough on most however, there are more risks = this is particularly true for older adults given their fragility. With a = decrease in sunlight and an increase in extreme cold weathers, older = adults are more at risk for falls and are more likely to be socially = isolated in the colder months. Due to snowy and icy conditions, since = leaving home becomes more difficult and strenuous.=20 >>=20 >> Older adults are particularly at risk for "SAD" which refers to = seasonal affective disorder. =E2=80=9CSeasonal affective disorder (SAD) = is a form of depression that cycles with the seasons. It can occur = during any time of the year, but it typically affects people during the = winter months=E2=80=9D. The lack of sunlight can play a role in = depression, especially for those who spend most of their days at home. >>=20 >> These effects can be worsened if a person cannot or does not want to = regularly spend time outdoors, which is particularly impactful to those = who are housebound or live in areas prone to ice and snow. >>=20 >> Some symptoms to look out for include: >>=20 >> Hopelessness >> Loss of energy >> Changes in appetite and sleeping habits >> Irritability >> Loss of interest in socializing and other activities. >> What can you do to alleviate symptoms? >> Get a good nights sleep >> Listen to music to create a fun home environment >> Change your diet to avoid processed foods or sugars >> Meditation Meditate >> Light physical activities such as : tai chi or yoga >> Encourage visits with family and friends >> February 14th is VALENTINES DAY. Spend the day with loved ones. Not = sure that this fits? >>=20 >> If you believe you or someone you know may be experiencing SAD, urge = them to speak with their family doctor to determine a plan in order to = live a long, healthy and meaningful life. >>=20 >>=20 >> = https://www.iadvanceseniorcare.com/article/winter-depression-elderly-can-b= e-sad = >> = https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder= /in-depth/seasonal-affective-disorder-treatment/art-20048298?pg=3D2 = Sandr= a Daoust Operations Manager Home Care Assistance (Montr=C3=A9al) 4464 Ste. Catherine Ouest Westmount, Qu=C3=A9bec H3Z 1R7 Tel: 514 907 5065 Fax: 514 907 5067=20 sdaoust@homecareassistance.com www.homecareassistancemontreal.ca www.facebook.com/hcamontreal www.twitter.com/hcamontreal > On Feb 12, 2018, at 11:54 AM, Timothy Thomas = wrote: >=20 > Yes, we'll have another article. >=20 > Sandra can you have a quick look please. >=20 > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Tim Thomas > > Date: Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 10:54 AM > Subject: Re: valentines > To: Timothy Thomas > >=20 >=20 > Its fine. A bit short and thin on content. Let Sandra look at it. >=20 > We will