Golden LivingCenter - Broken Bow

• Well: Why Patients Can't Sleep at the Hospital

  Sep. 07, 2011

  Sleep is necessary for healing, but the drama of fractured sleep plays out night after night in hospitals everywhere.
  
  

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• Drugs Beat Stents Against Stroke Recurrence in Study

  Sep. 07, 2011

  A new government-funded study found that aggressive use of cardiovascular drugs is much more effective in preventing a recurrence of stroke than deploying a stent to prop open narrowed arteries in the brain.

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• Side benefit of statin drug includes lower infection rates

  Sep. 07, 2011

  Some people must be asking themselves: Is there nothing statins can't do? New research suggests that atorvastin (Lipitor) is not only successful at reducing the risk of coronary heart disease and heart attacks, but also reduces the risk of acquiring a potentially fatal infectious disease.

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LivingCenter Newsletter

• Administrative Staff

  Oct. 01, 2011

  Executive Director	Brenda Keefe
  Director of Nursing	Kay Dunbar
  Medical Director	Dr. Shawn Lawrence
  Business Office Manager	Dena Blakeman
  Social Service Director	Melissa Eggleston
  Dietary Manager	Amy Brickey
  MDS Coordinator	Jennifer Larson
  ACU Director	Stephanie Dowse
  Activity Director	Kathy Province
  Maintenance Supervisor	Doug Gray
  Environment Supervisor	Kim Rynearson

• In Loving Memory

  Oct. 01, 2011

  Our sympathies go out to the family and friends of Delores Clouse, E. Nadine Cox, Cleone Dickey, Angela Gaffney, Elinor O'Donnell, Edna Sterling, Byron White and Roberta Williams. They will be missed by their GLC family and friends.

• Protein Helps Seniors Preserve Muscle

  Oct. 01, 2011

  We know that exercise is vital for retaining muscle tissue as we age. However, recent studies have highlighted the importance of dietary protein as well. Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston found that even physically active seniors had about 26 pounds less muscle mass than younger people. This indicates that exercise alone won't prevent muscle loss. Adequate dietary protein can help seniors preserve their muscles and stay strong.

  How much? The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends about seven grams of protein a day for every 20 pounds you weigh.

  What foods? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the highest quality proteins come from animal sources—fish, poultry, meat, eggs and dairy. These are "complete" proteins, meaning they contain all the amino acids your body needs to build muscle. Vegetarians can combine complementary proteins, such as those in beans and rice, to form complete proteins.

  Any risks? Eating foods high in saturated fat can raise cholesterol levels, so choose lean meats and low-fat dairy products.