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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 12, 2001)
December 12, 2001 Page A5 __________________ (Elje •Jflortlanb (ßbseruer Alzheimer’s Center Earns Accreditation The Joint Com m ission on A ccredi tation o f H ealthcare O rganizations has aw arded official recognition to St. A idan’s Place, a 48-unit licensed residential care com m unity for indi viduals with A lzheim er’s disease and dementia. The outer northeast Portland care facility is m anaged by Senior R e source G roup LLC o f San Diego. The group’s dem entia care pro gram incorporates common areas that offer residents a variety of produc tive activities in a stress-free en v i ronment. “A dedicated dem entia care com munity has special requirem ents and the com bination o f living spaces and services at St. A idan’s Place is d e signed to offer residents calm, restful surroundings that reduce tension and encourage constructive activities,” said M ichael G rust, president o f the group. St. Aidan ’s Place provides care for Alzheimer and dementia patients. Quitline Helps Smokers Overcome Their Tobacco Addiction and English-language “quitline.” T he C en ters o f D isease C ontrol say th a t in O regon 15 p ercen t o f p reg n an t w om en sm oke, in c lu d in g 25 percent o f w om en betw een the ages o f 15 and 19. T h a t’s hig h er than the n atio n al average o f 12 p ercent and 18 p ercent, resp ectiv ely . T he num ber is 866-66-STA RT (667-8278) (A P) - Too m any pregnant w om an in O regon sm oke, even higher than the national average. A national health foundation says it w ants to make it easier for those sm okers to quit, so it’s set up a national toll-free telephone num ber for people to get counseling. The A m erican Legacy Foundation has jo in ed w ith the A m erican C ancer Society, which will m anage the Spanish- Holidays Can Lead to Weight Gain The holiday season is an excuse for many people to indulge in rich, hearty food that add pleasure to their festive occasions. But as Americans reach for second help ings of their mod ier's famous recipe, they may be unaware of the heavy consequences. W inter weight gain is the term used to describe the extra pounds people put on from holiday feast ing. According to Dr. William Connor, professor of medicine, OHSU School of Medicine. "The overall clinical impression is that people, after the holidays, weigh more than before because of feasting and 'ack of physical activ ity,” Connor said. An Oregon Health & Science U niversity study conducted by Connor, his research partner and wife, Dr. Sonja Connor, research associate professor of medicine, and son Dr. Rodney Connor, in the Sierra Mader Mountains of north ern Mexico, focused on the diets of native Tarahumara Indians. The study identified the risks and consequences of turning from a healthy diet during the holiday season. The Connors fed the Indi ans a diet that was high in fat, cho lesterol, sugar and calories, and low in complex carbohydr ates and fiber, which is common of a traditional American holiday diet. The food was in stark contrast to the Indians normal diet of com, beans, veg etables and small game. During the course of five weeks, the Indians gained weight and saw their cholesterol levels rise. Connor states that there are ways Americans can avoid undesirable weight gain. He gives the following recommendations: Use low-fat holiday recipes, eat smaller portion sizes, use a small plate to help regulate food portions, and exercise regularly, and even more so when eating high-fat foods. Connor believes the best way to avoid winter weight gain is through prevention. He says that sometimes people cannot lose the weight they gain and every holiday season their weight increases. So the most effec tive solution to winter weight gain, is a little self-discipline. H e g e t s to r e s t . 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