Members of the media: If you would like to schedule an interview with an expert from LifeBridge Health or would like additional information, contact Jenna Sizemore at
410-601-5528

ABCs of Caring for Elderly Parents
Taking care of aging parents can become a fulfilling experience instead of an unmanageable one.�Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital�in Baltimore, Md., has published The Who, What and Where of Elder Care.� This FREE book is a quick step-by-step reference guide to help you through the changes and challenges that affect the whole family when you become a caregiver to an older loved one.

This book includes handy worksheets to help you organize the facts and data you will need and information on:

• Recognizing the signs that a loved one may need extra physical and emotional help
• Negotiating through the maze of medical insurance and legal policies and procedures
• Preparing your family for the emotional roller coaster ride of caregiving
• Discovering what housing options are available

The Who, What and Where of Elder Care was developed in conjunction with Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital,�Jewish Convalescent & Nursing Home and Hodes, Ulman, Pessin & Katz, P.A.

For a free copy of The Who, What and Where of Elder Care, click here or call the LifeBridge Health Marketing Department at 410-601-5022.

Women and Heart Day � February 17
Often mistaken for a men�s� disease; heart disease will be the cause of death in one of three women, and more American women will die of heart disease than all cancers combined. Cardiologists at�Northwest Hospital Center and�Sinai Hospital�are experts in treating heart disease as well as educating women about their risks and how to live a healthy, fulfilling life.� Below are several tips to begin living heart healthy from the U.S. Office on Women�s Health:

• Aim for a healthy weight. It�s important for a long, vigorous life. Being overweight and obesity cause many preventable deaths.
• Get moving. Make a commitment to be more physically active. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity on most, preferable all, days of the week.
• Eat for heart health. Choose a diet low in saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fat.

If you are interested in attending one of heart screenings sponsored by LifeBridge Health, check out the�Community Calendar�or sign-up for�monthly email updates.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Week � February 12-18
Heart disease affects millions of men and women in the United States. But people don�t have to be afraid to live. With healthy eating, exercise and medicine, people with heart disease can lead rich and happy lives.�LifeBridge Health & Fitness�in Pikesville, Maryland, has a complete�Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, specifically designed for two groups of people, those recovering from heart disease and those exhibiting high-risk characteristics for developing heart disease.� The expert staff of cardiologists, dietitians, exercise physiologists, behavioral psychologists and cardiac rehabilitation nurses who provide care, guidance and support, oversees every participant of the program.

For more information about the Cardiac Rehabilitation program at LifeBridge Health & Fitness, call� 410-484-6800 ext. 208