Legal Resources For Elderly Workshops Sept. 27, Oct. 6
SBNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Legal Resources for the Elderly Program has one in-person workshop scheduled for Oct. 6 in addition to a virtual webinar held Sept. 20 and another scheduled for Sept. 27.
The Sept. 27 webinar will cover information regarding Powers of Attorney, including the Financial Power of Attorney and Advance Health Care Directives. Topics discussed will include things to consider when picking an agent, what powers to grant an agent, how to revoke a Power of Attorney document and the possible consequences of not having one in place in a time of need. This workshop is 11 a.m. MT Read More
Heinrich Opens MilCon, VA Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing On Modernizing Veterans Electronic Health Records
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies opened a hearing Wednesday to receive an update on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) efforts around Electronic Health Record Modernization.
VIDEO: Chair Heinrich Opens MilCon, VA Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing [HD DOWNLOAD LINK HERE]
Witnesses appearing in today’s hearing include:
Panel I:
- Donald M. Remy, Deputy Secretary for VA;
- Shereef Elnahal, MD, Under
Los Alamos COVID Impact: 15 New Cases For Week Ending Sept. 19, 2022
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Sept. 19, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
- 150 tests
- 15 diagnoses (8 in Los Alamos, 7 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
AG Balderas Investigating Complaints On Huggies Brand Diapers; Requests Information From Public
Attorney General Hector Balderas
From the Office of the Attorney General:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas is investigating allegations that Huggies brand diapers are causing serious negative skin reactions on children wearing the diapers.
Reports indicate that reactions can range from mild irritation to serious medical conditions.
To assist in the investigation, the Attorney General is seeking information from New Mexicans about any reactions their children have experienced while using Huggies products.
“I am deeply concerned that infants and toddlers Read More
State Shares Guidance For Older Adults To Commemorate Adult Falls Prevention Week Sept. 18-24
DOH News:
- State Reminds Seniors One Fall Can Be Detrimentally Life-changing
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) and Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) join thousands of community-based organizations nationwide for Falls Prevention Awareness Week, Sept. 18-24 to provide prevention tools.
“One fall can change your life, particularly if you’re an older adult because, one fall can increase risk of hospitalization in older adults by 25 percent,” said David R. Scrase, M.D., acting DOH secretary. “Prevention efforts are key to maintaining quality of life Read More
UNM To Host Autism Imagine Training Series Sept. 22
Ribbon Is Officially Cut On Grand Re-Opening Of Mullein Leaf Massage & Wellness Institute On Trinity Drive!
Owner Michelle Wilde cuts the ribbon this afternoon at the Grand Re-Opening of her business, Mullein Leaf Massage & Wellness Institute at 3250 Trinity Ave. Celebrating the event from left, Chamber Member Services Manager Sam McRae, Small Business Development Center Director Sandy Jones, Massage Therapist Becky Hill, Massage Therapist and Foot Reflexologist Rebecca Harkey and Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann. Photo by Bonnie Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
What Is Food Insecurity & How Do We Overcome It?
By DEBRA TOUSLEY
Dietitian
Los Alamos Medical Center
Food insecurity is having a lack of regular access to healthy and nutritious food that is necessary for normal growth and development. In 2020, an estimated one in eight Americans were food insecure, equating to over 38 million Americans, including almost 12 million children.
Due to the widespread economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity has increased drastically in America over recent years, leaving unemployed, furloughed and reduced-time workers struggling to put food on the table.
Although many people may Read More
Chamber Hosts Grand Re-Opening And Ribbon Cutting: Mullein Leaf Massage & Wellness Institute 3-6 PM Today!
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce hosts a Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Mullein Leaf Massage & Wellness Institute 3-6 p.m. Friday, Sept 16, 3-6 p.m. (Ribbon Cutting at 4 p.m.) at 3250 Trinity Ave. Courtesy/Chamber Read More
NMU Health Sciences: Project ECHO Launches Program To Meet Needs Of Growing Geriatric Population
NMU Health Sciences News:
New Mexico’s fastest-growing population is a graying one: nearly 19 percent of residents are 65 years or older, according to the U.S. Census.
That’s why Project ECHO is launching a new program to equip the state’s primary care providers with best practices for this age group. Every two weeks, New Mexican clinicians are invited to attend a free, virtual telementoring session, to learn from experts in the field of geriatrics.
“Everyone has a grandparent or older person in their life, and everyone is going to age. It’s important that we provide the highest-quality care Read More
CIT Echo: Innovative Program Making Difference For First Responders Throughout New Mexico
CIT ECHO News:
CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) Echo began in 2016 with a grant from the Department of Justice and a partnership between the Albuquerque Police Department, UNM Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and Project ECHO.
The intent of the continuing education program is to provide first responders with much-needed tools to effectively work with people struggling with mental health issues.
The mission of CIT ECHO is to improve law enforcement interactions with people living with mental illness with the aim of increasing the safety of law enforcement and individuals Read More
Santanna Lopez Shines At Enterprise Bank & Trust
Financial Services Officer Santanna Lopez at her desk Tuesday afternoon in the lobby of Enterprise Bank & Trust at 1200 Trinity Dr. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Santanna Lopez began her career at Enterprise Bank & Trust in Los Alamos in 2016 and has become a shining star.
Starting as a teller, she was promoted in 2019 to financial services representative, working in the front lobby helping customers with their banking needs. Two years later Lopez was promoted to financial services officer, helping to build Read More
LARSO: Local Volunteer John Baillie Awarded K. Rose Wood Outstanding Older Adult Award
Former LARSO Volunteer Coordinator Abbey Hayward and John Baillie at a COVID-19 booster clinic in November. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
LARSO News:
Last week, at the New Mexico 44th Conference on Aging, local volunteer John Baillie was awarded the K. Rose Wood Outstanding Older Adult Award.
The award is presented to an individual age 60 or older in recognition of a significant and lasting contribution benefiting New Mexico and/or its local communities.
Baillie is a steadfast volunteer and do good human being that makes every day brighter. He was recognized as a joint effort from the Older Read More
Samizdat Bookstore & Teahouse Book Fundraiser For First Born Program Sept. 15-Oct. 31
A First Born family reading together. Courtesy/Susan Williams
FBPLA News:
Samizdat Bookstore and Teahouse is hosting a fundraiser for the First Born Program to purchase books for babies, young children, and their families Sept. 15-Oct. 31.
The goal is to raise $2,000 for First Born.
How you can support Samizdat’s First Born Fundraiser:
- Stop by the bookstore and make a monetary donation for First Born to purchase books from Samizdat.
- Purchase a book on First Born’s wish-list directly from Samizdat
As part of their early literacy efforts, First Born regularly provides families with age appropriate Read More
Heinrich, Luján Urge HHS To Strengthen Privacy Protections For Women Seeking Reproductive Health Care
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and a group of Democratic senators are calling on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take immediate action to safeguard women’s privacy and their ability to safely and confidentially get the health care they need.
Specifically, the senators are urging the Biden administration to strengthen federal privacy protections under the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to broadly restrict providers from sharing patients’ reproductive health Read More
Skolnik: Keeping Our Seniors Healthy – New Guidelines On The Influenza Vaccine
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
I write, as a longstanding global health professional, about vaccinating our seniors against influenza and the “flu shot clinics” sponsored by the Senior Centers.
These local clinics can be an important service to the community. This is especially so given the heightened risks of influenza to seniors. However, as we get ready for flu season, it is important that those responsible for the flu shot clinics, as well as our local seniors, have seen the newest CDC recommendations on flu vaccines for those over 65.
The main point of the new recommendations is the following: Read More
ALTSD Announces 2022 Elder Abuse Adult Protective Services Employee Of The Year
Elder Abuse Adult Protective Services Employee of the Year Dawna Reyes
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) has presented Dawna Reyes with the first annual Russell Cain Elder Abuse Adult Protective Services Employee of the Year Award.
This award is given to an ALTSD employee within the APS division who exemplifies a commitment to serving their fellow New Mexicans with empathy, compassion and professionalism.
Deputy Director Esperanza Lucero of ALTSD’s Adult Protective Services (APS) said, “Dawna was selected for this award because not only Read More
Los Alamos COVID Impact: 15 New Cases For Week Ending Sept. 12, 2022
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact:COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Sept. 12, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
- 172 tests
- 15 diagnoses (12 in Los Alamos, 3 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
The Walk To End Alzheimer’s Event In Santa Fe Oct. 1
Alzheimer’s Association News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting residents of Northeastern New Mexico to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Bicentennial/Alto Park, 1121 Alto St., in Santa Fe.
On Walk Day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony – a mission-focused experience that signifies solidarity in the fight against the disease. The colors of the Promise Garden flowers represent people’s connection to Alzheimer’s Read More
SFCC Hosts Free Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinic Sept. 21
SFCC News:
Santa Fe Community College hosts drive-thru flu vaccine clinic 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21.
This is a free, first-come first-served event with no reservation required.
For information, call 505.428.1228. Read More
