Patient Beware

Consumer Reports National Research Center recently conducted a side by side survey of hospital conditions from two very different perspectives: the nurses and the patients. The findings showed that patients consistently scored the hospitals better than the nurses, and therefore, suggested that patients need to become more vigilant and aware of their own care in hospitals. The article encouraged consumers to do their homework. Check your health plan for its rules on hospitalization before you need it. Ask about the nurse/patient ratios. Make transistions smooth by bringing a list of your medications with you to the hospital, and keep your regular doctor in the loop. At the time of discharge, make sure you understand all the details of moving from hospital to home, and talk to the hospital's patient advocate if you are not satisfied or need help. Insist on a medication reconciliation between home and hospital drugs. It is also recommended that you see your primary care physician within a week of discharge, and have him/her review copies of your hospital records. While we still have some of the best doctors and nurses in the world, these are good steps to take to ensure your hospital stay is as pleasant as possible.

Healthy Living Event with TRBC's 50 Plus Group

Here are pictures from our recent Healthy Living event with the 50 Plus group of TRBC. We talked about the different approaches and methods we can use to live healthier, gave away LOTS of prizes, enjoyed free Smoothie King smoothies, watched a healthy recipe demo, and much more.

Tulane Patterson, the founder of Generation Solutions, joined us for the event and spoke at the beginning to kick things off.

Here, Tracey Davis is joined by Temika Younger (right), the director of Training and Education at Generation Solutions. We want to say thank you to Temika for joining us as our guest speaker, and for telling us practical ways to live healthier.

Temika told us that one aspect to healthy living is social interaction. She looked around the room and said "You all get an A+ on this one in my book, because you are all here!"

We invited Donna Salvia of Smoothie King to join us at the Healthy Living event. We knew that it was a good fit because Smoothie King offers tasty ways for people to eat healthier on the go, or anytime. We were treated to free smoothies as part of the lunch, and everyone's goody bag was filled with coupons and other special items. Smoothie King provided the prizes for this event, including the grand prize, valued at $100!

Here is Joann Willis, the 50 Plus group leader, enjoying her smoothie with Tracey's daughter. We want to thank Joann for welcoming Generation Community for this event. A great time was had by all!

A Visit to The Summit

A big thank you to Karan Preston for inviting us back to the Summit in Wyndhurst of Lynchburg. We had handed out our Generation Community newsletter, talked about walking down "Memory Lane", and heard some stories from the good folks there about growing up.

A Visit with Keystone Baptist Church Senior Group

Tracey Davis sharing the resources of Generation Community, sponsored by Generation Solutions.
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Below: Folks are purchasing raffle tickets for the beautiful Wizard of Oz Anniversary Quilt that Generation Solutions is offering through August. All proceeds will be donated to Meals on Wheels.

Tracey Davis tells about Generation Community, sponsored by Generation Solutions:

Sharing a laugh together after the presentation:

Signing folks up for the free Generation Community newsletter

Thank You Letter from Lynchburg Parks & Rec

Below is a letter we received from Marilyn Bryant, the Senior Recreation Specialist with Lynchburg's Parks and Recreation. We had the privilege of providing a little entertainment during their recent Annual Spring Picnic. They had a good sized group out that day, and we are so pleased that we were able to contribute something. If you scroll down the page, you'll see pictures of this outdoor event, and we even have a video clip of some singing. *To make the letter bigger, just click on it*

A Visit to High Hopes Stroke Survivors' Support Group

We were happy to be back at the Jamerson YMCA for another visit with High Hopes. We shared songs and stories as we reminisced together about the 'good ole days!'

A Visit to Heart Havens in Lynchburg

Breakfast with the Lynchburg Shrine Club

A Visit to Forest United Methodist Church

FUMC treated us to a wonderful lunch at Famous Anthony's after the presentation! We had a great time of food and fellowship together as a group.