Alzheimer's Association 2012 Facts & Figures

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Steven SelfAlzheimer's Association 2012 Facts & Figures The Alzheimer's Association has just released its 2012 Fact & Figures Report. This report is full of useful information, video, and state-by-state figures. http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_facts_and_figures.aspAlzheimer's Association - Latest Facts & Figures Report Get the latest Facts & Figures report, providing annual statistics on the impact of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Learn how many Americans are living with the disease, economic and caregiv...View or comment on Steven Self's post » Google+ makes sharing on the web more like sharing in real life. Learn more.Join Google+

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WISER for iPad

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WISER is an excellent tool for emergency medical service professionals who need hazardous materials information at their fingertips. The newest version is optimized for the iPad.------------------------------------------------------------ What's New - iOS 3.0 »
WISER for iOS 3.0, a universal app for Apple iOS devices, is now available. This new release adds native support for the iPad in addition to support for the iPhone and iPod touch.

West Nile VIrus Info at the NIH

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If you or your students have been getting questions about West Nile Virus, MedlinePlus offers a good starting point to trusted information sources. The site points users to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other reputable, front-line resources.

Although MedlinePlus is often considered a consumer health portal, it can be a great place to start in-depth professional queries.

Two New Library Databases

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We now have access to two new databases through Library Services via the statewide TexShare consortium. Job and Career Accelerator helps users explorer career possibilities and work through the job search process.

Of particular interest to health science students is Learning Express , which has online Occupation Practice Tests in various health science areas. Some that may be of interest are:

• EMT-Basic
• Paramedic
• Surgical Technologist
• NCLEX-RN
• Pharmacy Technician
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Radiography

Please note that use of these resources requires individuals to set up an account.

BlausenIt Medical Animations Extension for Chrome

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Blausen Medical Communications has created a free extension to the Google Chrome browser that links medical terms on webpages to animations and graphics produced by Blausen. This video explains how it all works. It could be very helpful to students taking A&P, or indeed anyone in the health sciences needing a brief physiology video snippet.

Open the Chrome browser, and point it to the following address to get the extension:

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/fifnfnnakgnkfkjpfcnlnpadifcigggc

Thanks to my NRG colleague, Melinda Townsel, who brought this to my attention! Oh -- and while you're welcome to use WebMD as an example, try using MedlinePlus instead!

Real Beauty

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Real Beauty by Jessica Craig-Martin
A new Breakfast at Tiffany's. Obsessed.
To learn more, see more, and to purchase art at Exhibition A, click here.To purchase the signed limited edition print, Real Beauty by Jessica Craig-Martin, at Exhibition A, click here.To see more Belles&Rebelles coverage of artist Jessica Craig-Martin click here and here.Big Thanks to Michelle Finocchi of Exhibition A for always keeping us in the loop!

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Empowered By You Launch

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"A hand up, not a handout." With a goal to empower women, Renata Mutis, whose inspirational story and mission have caught the eye of noteworthy figures such as Deepak Chopra, teamed up with Ralph Lauren designer Hun Kim to launch a panty collection, named Empowered By You. The seamless panty line, which was unveiled at a recent event atop the Gansevoort Park, introduces a new flocking technology that prevents slipping and creates comfort, while still looking sleek and modern. In conjunction with her charity, Seven Bar Foundation, $1 from every purchase will be donated to help to feed a family.
To learn more, see more, and to shop for Empowered By You panties, click here.To learn more about the Seven Bar Foundation, click here.On behalf of Futureclaw Magazine, a Big Thanks to Susan Shin and Caroline Regan of Shin Advisors for inviting us to this event!

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Double Happiness Jewelry Cara Amethyst Ring Giveaway

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Double Happiness Cara Ametheyst Ring
Self-taught jewelry designer, Stephanie Wells, founded the brand Double Happiness Jewelry, in 2011. With an extensive travel portfolio, she spent three years traveling overseas-spending extensive periods of time in the Middle East, Africa, and India, Wells sites her "full life" as the leading inspiration behind her work. With two children, a husband, and the vast world that surrounds her, she never has a shortage of influence. As a mixed-media designer, she is also inspired by the vast variety of materials available to her, designing and creating pieces out of the natural world that surrounds her. Ms. Wells didn't just take on the name "Double Happiness" for nothing. She uses her creative mind to spread happiness and help in-need women across the globe. Currently, Double Happiness Jewelry is collaborating with Rwanda Partners to produce a line of jewelry in Rwanda to be sold at COSTCO stores in the United States. 
Besides partnering up with charities, Wells has also partnered up with Belles&Rebelles to offer an exclusive Labor Day Holiday weekend giveaway. One lucky winner will be chosen to win Well's beautiful Double Happiness Cara Amethyst Ring. Scroll down for contest rules and regulations. 
Also, be sure to tune into JTV on Wednesday, September 5 at both 6-8am and 6-8pm (EST) and Thursday, September 6 at both 12-2pm and 5-7pm (EST) as Stephanie Wells launches her new fall collection! 

Double Happiness Cara Amethyst Ring
To Enter the Double Happiness Cara Amethyst Ring Giveaway1. Follow us and leave a comment here on Blogger, stating how happy this ring would make you.2. Add BellesRebelles (here) and Double Happiness Jewelry (here) on Twitter and tweet at us saying "@BELLESnREBELLES Make me Double Happy with some @DoubleHappJwlry !" 3. Like Belles&Rebelles (here) and Double Happiness Jewelry (here) on Facebook and leave a comment under this post about how much you need this beautiful Amethyst ring by Double Happiness Jewelry.4. Or, lastly, just click the "like" button for this post once you've joined us at our Facebook Fan Page (here).
If you choose to do all of the above, you will be entered in the raffle four times (each action will guarantee you one raffle entry). The contest will run through this week only and this holiday weekend only, ending at midnight on Sunday, September 2 ,2012. (Contest deadline is midnight USA EST Time on Sunday, September 2, 2012. The winner will be announced and notified on Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2012.)This giveaway is open to followers with addresses in the USA only.
To learn more, see more, and to shop for Double Happiness Jewelry, click here.

To purchase the Cara Amethyst Ring, click here.
To learn more, see more, and to purchase Double Happiness Jewelry on JTV, click here.
To learn more about the Rwanda Partners charity, click here.Big Thanks Double Happiness Jewelry Designer Stephanie Wells and Alisa Rottenberg of Daisy Mae PR for making this giveaway possible!

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Kohl's Fall 2012 Menswear Preview

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With an increased interest in menswear, due to LMM Styling (which we blogged about here), we headed up to the B|W|R showroom for the second time in one week to view their menswear collections. Besides some great women's brands (blogged about here), Kohl's will be carrying some equally impressive Men's Collections, including lines by Rock and Republic and Marc Anthony, this coming fall.  

To learn more, see more, and to shop at Kohl's, click here.Big thanks to MaryGrace Mock and Sarah Stearns of B|W|R PR for inviting us to this event and sharing the collections with us!

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GAP Fall 2012 Campaign Launch

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With the "unofficial last weekend summer" upon us, and the autumn season just around the corner, GAP launched and celebarted their Fall 2012 Campaign at the beautiful outdoor terrace at the McKittrick Hotel.
To learn more, see more, and to shop for GAP clothing, click here.Big thanks to Paulette Barba of Shadow PR for throwing/having us at this event!Big thanks to Keino Benjamin of Benjamin's Closet for inviting us to this event!

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Are you worried about loved one's driving?

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Does your aging loved one senior citizen drive a car and you are worried? Don’t know what to do or where to turn? If you feel or think this way you are not alone. Recently there was a story released about a senior citizen who allegedly drove into 11 pedestrians. When police removed the driver from the car, he disclosed to them he was 101 years old.
Do you worry about your loved one driving? What can you do? If you live in the Delaware County PA, Montgomery County PA, Chester or Philadelphia County area, you can look into the Driver’s Rehabilitation Program at Bryn Mawr Rehab in Paoli. According to their website, the Driver Rehab Program can “Senior citizens to evaluate driving skills and assess if they can safely extend their driving years with a program featuring defensive driving techniques, strategies to conserve energy and compensate for slower reflexes, and exercises to increase flexibility.”
Before discussing the Driving Program with your loved one, review the Bryn Mawr Rehab website page and if needed, contact the program and ask about how it is paid for etc. You don’t want to introduce the subject, have your loved agree after arguing and then have an obstacle. To review the Bryn Mawr Driving Program webpage, click HERE.

Dementia Caregiver Stress: A Class to explain and help

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Classes on Disease of Dementia Understanding the Disease and Dealing with Challenging Behaviors will be presented free of charge by Comfort Keepers of Springfield PA.
Are you living with or providing care for someone with memory impairment, Dementia in the Delaware County PA area? If so, attend this free class to educate yourself on the illness and why your loved one may be difficult to deal with at times. Practical solutions will be discussed as well as local resource information will be available.
Boscov Campus Courses 2012Classes will be held on the following dates and times: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 from 6pm to 7pm Tuesday October 2, 2012 from 6pm to 7pm
Thursday, September 27, 2012 from 10 am to 11am Friday, October 12, 2012 from 10am to 11am
Location: Boscov’s Granite Run Mall, Media, PA 19063. Cost: FREE Presenter: Melody McHugh, M.A. Community Outreach Director Comfort Keepers
For those interested a separate class on Caregiver Stress: Identifying the Signs and Practical Solutions to Relive Stress will be presented on Thursday, October 4, 2012 from 6pm-7pm. Same location and cost is free. To Register for free class please email melodymchugh@comfortkeepers.com with you name, date you want to attend and phone number or call Comfort Keepers

Sept 15th Senior Expo State Rep Kampf Wayne, PA

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In-home senior care provider Comfort Keepers serving the Mainline including Wayne, Paoli, Devon, Wynnewood, Malvern, King of Prussia and other communities of Montgomery and Philadelphia county area, will be on hand at the 2012 State Rep Warren Kampf senior expo.
The Representative will host an expo for senior citizens on September 15, 2012 from 10am to 2pm. The event is open to public and will have several organizations that provide services to senior citizens and the aging population at the event to hand out information.
The event will take place at the .Valley Forge Middle School, 105 West Walker Rd, Wayne, PA 19087. For more information on Comfort Keepers senior care home health services in Montgomery, Chester, Philadelphia, Bucks or Chester County, please click HERE.
For Information on Voter Identification in state of PA click here – http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=1174114&parentname=ObjMgr&parentid=4&mode=2

Seniors and Driving: Are you worried about driving car?

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Does your aging loved one senior citizen drive a car and you are worried? Don’t know what to do or where to turn? If you feel or think this way you are not alone. Recently there was a story released about a senior citizen who allegedly drove into 11 pedestrians. When police removed the driver from the car, he disclosed to them he was 101 years old.
Do you worry about your loved one driving? What can you do? If you live in the Delaware County PA, Montgomery County PA, Chester or Philadelphia County area, you can look into the Driver’s Rehabilitation Program at Bryn Mawr Rehab in Paoli. According to their website, the Driver Rehab Program can “Senior citizens to evaluate driving skills and assess if they can safely extend their driving years with a program featuring defensive driving techniques, strategies to conserve energy and compensate for slower reflexes, and exercises to increase flexibility.”
Before discussing the Driving Program with your loved one, review the Bryn Mawr Rehab website page and if needed, contact the program and ask about how it is paid for etc. You don’t want to introduce the subject, have your loved agree after arguing and then have an obstacle. To review the Bryn Mawr Driving Program webpage, click HERE.

Dealing with Challenging Behavior of Dementia: Free Class

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Classes on Disease of Dementia Understanding the Disease and Dealing with Challenging Behaviors will be presented free of charge by Comfort Keepers of Springfield PA.
Are you living with or providing care for someone with memory impairment, Dementia in the Delaware County PA area? If so, attend this free class to educate yourself on the illness and why your loved one may be difficult to deal with at times. Practical solutions will be discussed as well as local resource information will be available.
Classes will be held on the following dates and times: (please note: this is same class repeated 4 times, it is not 4 different classes)
Tuesday, September 25, 2012 from 6pm to 7pm
Tuesday October 2, 2012 from 6pm to 7pm
Thursday, September 27, 2012 from 10 am to 11am
Friday, October 12, 2012 from 10am to 11am
Location: Boscov’s Granite Run Mall, Media, PA 19063.
Cost: FREE
Presenter: Melody McHugh, M.A. Community Outreach Director Comfort Keepers
For those interested a separate class on Caregiver Stress: Identifying the Signs and Practical Solutions to Relive Stress will be presented on Thursday, October 4, 2012 from 6pm-7pm. Same location and cost is free.
To Register for free class please email melodymchugh@comfortkeepers.com with you name, date you want to attend and phone number or call Comfort Keepers at 610-543-6300 and ask for Melody.

Kanupriya Jewely

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Red Pepper Bib Necklace & Tangy Red Ring, Spice Route Collection
With an eclectic mix of exotic stones and interesting metals mixed with wood, Kanupriya Jewelry represents culture, art, and all things beautiful. Self-taught designer Kanupriya Khurana is most inspired by the most elegant woman she knows, her own mother. Ms. Khurana reflects her own personal style by tying in the usual with the most unexpected. Launched her unique brand in 2010 and has quickly become a favorite among the fashion-elite.
To learn more, see more, and to shop for Kanupriya Jewelry, click here.Big thanks to designer Kanupriya Khurana herself for making this feature possible!

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GUESS by Marciano Menswear Collection Launch Event

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Jheri Walker Jr., American Idol, Season 6 FinalistDan Trepanier of Style Blogger, Bryan Greenberg, Brett Fahlgren

Again, with a heightened interest in men's fashion (due to the upcoming launch of the Men's Fashion Styling and Consulting Firm, LMM Styling, which we blogged about here), we attended the recent launch event for GUESS by Marciano's Menwear Collection Launch. The event, which previewed and showcased the Fall/Winer 2012 line was hosted by style expert Brett Fahlgren, top male fashion blogger, Dan Trepanier of The Style Blogger, and actor Bryan Greenberg. 
To learn more, see more, and to shop for Guess by Marciano, click here.

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PG Bracelets and New York Fashion Week Bracelet of the Temple Giveaway

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PG Temple Bracelets of the Temple
The trendiest cult jewelry item out of Italy, PG Bracelets, are perfect for stacking on by the dozen.  Symbolic in both design and color, Globetrotter designer Paola Garoflo further creates meaning for each piece of jewelry through a variety of different fabrics.    
In honor of New York Fashion Week, which officially starts today, we have teamed up with PG Bracelets and The Promotion Factory to offer three lucky followers the chance to win one PG Bracelet of the Temple each, color of their choice! Scroll down for giveaway rules and regulations.

To Enter the PG Bracelets of the Temple Bracelet Giveaway1. Follow us and leave a comment here on Blogger, stating how much you love PG Bracelets and the color you would choose should you win. 2. Like Belles&Rebelles (here) and PG Bracelets (here) on Facebook and leave a comment under this post about how much you need a PG Bracelet of a Temple and what color best suits you.3. Share the link to PG's Facebook Page (here) on your own facebook page's wall.4. Or, lastly, just click the "like" button for this post once you've joined us at our Facebook Fan Page (here).
If you choose to do all of the above, you will be entered in the raffle four times (each action will guarantee you one raffle entry). The contest will run through New York Fashion Week only, ending at midnight on Thursday, September 13, 2012. (Contest deadline is midnight USA EST Time on Thursday, September 13, 2012. The winner will be announced and notified on Friday, September 14, 2012.)This giveaway is open to both national and intentional followers.THREE winners will be chosen.
To learn more, see more, and to purchase PG Bracelets, click here.To purchase PG Bracelets of the Temple, click here.
To see more Belles&Rebelles coverage of PG Bracelets, click here.Big Thanks to Josh Linam of The Promotion Factory for making this feature and giveaway possible!

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