--f403045e72dae4df9e0565089a1c Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Hello Tim, I'll finish the 1st article this evening, I'm almost done. Karine Le 2018-02-12 13:36, "Timothy Thomas" a =C3=A9c= rit : > Hi Karine, > > Hows the 1st article coming along? > Here's the 2nd article - > > Are you feeling SAD? Learn more about Seasonal Affective Disorder! > > Winter months can be rough on most however there are more risks for older > adults given their fragility. With a decrease in sunlight and extreme col= d > weathers, older adults are more at risk for falls and are more likely to = be > social isolated in the colder months since leaving home becomes more > difficult and strenuous. > > 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. > > These effects can be worsened if a person cannot or does not want to > regularly spend time outdoors, which is particularly impactful to those w= ho > are housebound or live in areas prone to ice and snow. > > Some symptoms to look out for include: > > - Hopelessness > - Loss of energy > - Changes in appetite and sleeping habit > - 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 > - 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. > > > 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. > > > -- > > *Timothy Thomas* > > *Director of Client Care & Development* > > > > > *Home Care Assistance (Montr**=C3=A9**al) Inc.* > > *4464 Ste. Catherine Ouest > * > > *Westmount, Qu > * > *=C3=A9**bec* > > *H3Z 1R7* > > *Tel: 514 907 5065 - Fax: 514 907 5067* > > *tt@homecareassistance.com * > > > > > > --f403045e72dae4df9e0565089a1c Content-Type: text/html; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Hello Tim,=C2=A0 I'll finish the 1st article this evening, I'm almost done.=C2= =A0 Karine Le 2018-02-12 13:36= , "Timothy Thomas" < tt@homecareassistance.com > a =C3=A9crit=C2=A0: Hi Karine, Hows the 1st article coming along? Here's the 2nd ar= ticle - Are you feeling SAD? Learn more about Seasonal Affective Disorder! Win= ter months can be rough on most however there are more risks for older adul= ts given their fra