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Pearls of wisdom

Posted by Staff on July 29, 2022 - 6:00am

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

The idiom “pearls of wisdom” means something sounds wise or helpful.  Amazingly, there is a website with a list of 86 songs giving life advice. The site recommends using this list to create a playlist for someone special especially for life events such as birthdays. The number one song on the list by The Rolling Stones is “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.” The author feels the lyrics touch on tempering optimism with a dose of reality.  

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Lima Memorial Health System requires masks at all facilities

Posted by Staff on July 24, 2022 - 5:59am

On July 22, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention determined Allen County is at a HIGH community risk for transmission of COVID-19.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, Lima Memorial Health System will follow CDC guidance and require all patients, visitors, associates and vendors to wear a mask while indoors, regardless of vaccination status. Universal masking will be required at all Lima Memorial facilities, effective immediately Friday, July 22.

Lima Memorial will continually evaluate its safety measures and update them in accordance with COVID-19 guidance.

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Allen County COVID transmission risk updated to HIGH

Posted by Staff on July 22, 2022 - 9:42am

As of July 22, 2022 the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has determined that
Allen County is a community with HIGH risk for transmission of COVID-19.

The Allen County Department of Health reports that "while the number of cases is increasing, the rise in hospitalizations (indicating serious illness from COVID-19) has also raised significantly:

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Find a Ride success story

Posted by Staff on July 19, 2022 - 7:31am

By Beca Sheidler
Vice President of Aging in Place

Ashley Wildermuth (Find A Ride transportation specialist) had a gentleman from Vaughnsville call into the agency stating that his wife had just gotten out of the hospital and was in desperate need of wheelchair transportation for the next day.

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Brain damage

Posted by Staff on July 14, 2022 - 6:48am

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Brain Damage was a song performed by the progressive rock band, Pink Floyd. The song was released in 1973 as a single on The Dark Side of the Moon album. This album spent 364 weeks on the United Kingdom charts and was a global sensation. The band was formed in London in 1965 and developed a following as part of the British psychedelic scene. Later, the group would be better described as an innovator of space rock with their use of distorted guitar sounds and synthesizers. 

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July 14 Alzheimers education event in Lima

Posted by Staff on July 12, 2022 - 6:46am

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body, an education program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association® including tips from the latest research, will be held:

  • 5:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, July 14
  • 3400 W. Elm St., Lima - Senior Citizens Services

Registration is requested at 419-419-5858.

Research includes the areas of diet and nutrition, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use of hands-on tools.

Visit alz.org/CRF to explore additional education programs.

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