TRTA Health Care Committee
2012-2013

TRTA State Health Care Committee Chairman
Patsy Harper

TRTA State Health Care Committee Members
Mary Ann Doleza
Lou Jaggers
Judy Lynn
Ethel Hazel Wilson

 

 

 

 

 




Back row: Mary Ann Doleza, Chairman Pat Harper, Ethel Hazel Wilson
Front row: Judy Lynn, Kay Jaggers

The Health Care Committee shall collaborate with the AARP Health Advocacy Services, and other similiar organizations, to develop and implement programs for the maintence of retirees' good health.

In 2011, 15,881,245,901 steps were walked for the TRTA Walks-A-Million Program.

State, District and Local Unit Health Care Committee Duties
2012 Walks-A-Million Program Report Forms 
Mileage Equivalents
Important Health Care Organizations
Health Care Best Programs

Heart Articles
NEW-6 Ways To Fight The Flu
The Best Diet for Life
Heat Stress in the Elderly
Blood Clots/Stroke-They Now Have a Fourth Indicator
Think Fast from the Burleson Now-May 2009 (May is Stroke Awarness Month)
Heart Attack and Stroke
10 Ways to Achieve a Healthy, Happy New Year
Protect Yourself from the Flu
Better Balance Prevents Falls
Shingles Vaccine
MRIs
Aging Eyes
Health Warnings
Using Medications Wisely
Stroke Identification
Ginger Fights Cancer
9 Secrets to Better Health

Exercise Articles
Get Stronger, Live Longer: Free Weight Workout
The Facts on Water and Exercise
Walk to Improve Your Strength
10,000 Steps? No Sweat
Walking
Walking Techniques to Keep Up the Pace

Eating Articles
Healthy Snacking
10 Power Foods
Eating Right When Eating on the Run
Eat More, Stay Thin

Brain Articles
Opinion: Put Your Brain to Work
Lumosity Brain Bulletin
Focus on a Brain-Healthy Diet
Staying Sharp
Mental Exercise 
How Aging Affects Memory
Feed Your Head
Stay Sharp Longer
Taking Control of Brain Health

Five Questions to Ask your Pharmacist 
You can avoid many common medical mishaps if you take a couple of minutes to ask these key questions before you leave the drugstore. Be sure to tell your pharmacist about all the medications you're taking to prevent possible interactions.
1. What time of day should i take my medication?
2. Are there any side effects i should watch out for?
3. How should it be stored?
4. What should i do if i miss a dose?
5. Are there certain foods i should avoid while taking this medication?