Trouble viewing this email? Click on this link to view in your browser NOVEMBER 2015 • VOLUME 8, ISSUE 11 DIABETES & ALZHEIMERS Diabetes?…Serious Business Have you been tested for diabetes? Diabetes affects an estimated 25.8 million people in the U.S. (90 to 95 percent have type 2 diabetes) - 18.8 million have been diagnosed, but 7 million are unaware they have the disease. Helping Someone with Memory Loss Diagnosing memory problems can be puzzling. In older adults, it’s easy to mistake such problems as part of the everyday memory loss that some people experience as they grow older. Memory problems, however, may be a sign of a more serious diagnosis, such as Alzheimer disease or dementia. Does Diet Matter against Alzheimer’s Eating a healthy diet may help prevent many diseases. Two big ones are heart disease and cancer. But what about Alzheimer’s disease? A recent study suggests certain foods may work against this disabling brain illness, too. AS PRESCRIBED BLOG 4 steps to control your blood sugar Are you a person with diabetes? Whether you were recently diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for years, this is a helpful reminder on the four things you must do to maintain a healthy blood sugar. HEALTH NEWS Carry on a Tradition of Community Spirit & Holiday Giving. For 30 years, the response from individuals, organizations, clubs and businesses has made the Fort Memorial Hospital Partners Love Light Tree project a successful annual event, exemplifying the spirit of giving. Learn More › Coalition Appreciation Night You're invited to learn more about FHC's coalitions, meet the volunteers, and join in on their exciting community health improvement initiatives! Read More › World Diabetes Day Walk Fort HealthCare is hosting a free indoor Diabetes Walk on Friday, November 13 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Fort Memorial Hospital, 611 Sherman Avenue East in Fort Atkinson. Learn More › HEALTHY RECIPES Amish Potatoes with Lima Beans Ingredients: 6 large potatoes 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 10-ounce package frozen baby lima beans, thawed Salt and freshly ground pepper Parsley Paprika WELLNESS CLASSES & EVENTS Fort HealthCare is proud to sponsor a number of community events. All year long, you can find a number of health and fitness related events and classes for the whole family. Check out Health365Events.com to find more activities throughout the community. American Heart Association AHA Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) Babysitting - AHA First Aid CPR AED Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider Certification - 2015 updates 1 Fitness Classes Absolute Arms Aqua Zumba® Glutes & Abs Healthy-Steps Meditation and Breathing Techniques Zumba® Fitness Class Punch Pass Mild Motion Healthcare Provider Courses Advanced Pain Management's 4th Annual Pain Conference Critical Care Classes Health Education & Training Brother, Sister: Sibling-to-Be Movin' and Losin' Adults On My Own at Home Weight-Loss Surgery Seminar Look Good...Feel Better Performance Enhancement & Athletic Training Get N Fit EDGE Training Three Ways to Register: • Online at FortHealthCare.com/Classes • Call (920) 568-5475 • Visit the Registration Desk at Fort Memorial Hospital in Fort Atkinson ©2018 Fort HealthCare  |  611 Sherman Avenue East Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 Phone: 920.568.5000  |  www.forthealthcare.com This email was sent to [Email]. You may unsubscribe at any time.