The Bethlen Home Messenger, 1991 (1-3. szám)
1991-06-01 / 2. szám
iFrcim the ©rector of í2ursrájj Everyone Should Guard Against Skin Cancer by: Gloria Jean Short Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells. It is the most common of all cancers. It is easily cured and usually preventable. There are three types of skin cancers. The first is Basal cell and it is the most common and rarely spreads. It usually appears as a pink, or white pearly bump or as an irritated patch. The second is Squamous cell and is less common and more dangerous and grows more rapidly. It may appear as a raised pink bump or scaly patch with an open sore in the center. The third is Malignant melanoma and is the rarest and most dangerous. It can grow from an existing mole or birthmark or normal skin. It is sometimes black or brown or even red or blue. The top may crust and bleed. Skin cancer is caused by over exposure to sun or exposure to chemicals and X-rays. Warning signs are changes in your skins color, texture or sensation. Pay close attention to moles. Moles are smaller and more evenly shaped. Melanomas are more irregular, larger, and have more than one shade. Most skin cancer can be prevented by avoiding over exposure to the sun, by using sunscreens, wide brim hats, avoiding sun exposure between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and protecting yourself from sun on hazy and cloudy days. Practice sun safety early in life. Infants under ages of one should be kept out of the sun. Suntans are not protection from skin cancer, it just means the sun has damaged your skin. The sun is not your source of Vitamin D. Foods such as milk are Vitamin D fortified. Light skinned people are at higher risk, however, dark skinned and black people can still get skin cancer. Everyone should take precautions. Salon tanning equipment is no safer than the sun. Monthly self examination of your body is the biggest step in early detection and early treatment. For more information contact the American Cancer Society or call 1-800-4-CANCER. Be alert! and help prevent skin cancers. Pjpical Citera ptj Corner Therapeutic Recreation - Fun With A Purpose by: Rhonda Walker, PT July 7 to the 13th is designated National Therapeutic Recreation Week. Therapeutic Recreation is "using recreation services to help people with potentially limiting conditions make the most of their lives - physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially." The goals of Therapeutic Recreation can be achieved through: (1) THERAPY which can improve abilities to increase independence and make participation in recreation possible, (2) EDUCATION which can increase or teach recreation skills to be used throughout life, and (3) RECREATION which can promote health and growth enjoyably and in a rewarding way. The purpose of Therapeutic Recreation is to help people help themselves so they can enjoy life more. It helps people of all backgrounds and ages: GET WELL by contributing to a healthier body and mind, LIVE WELL by making life more fun and satisfying, and STAY WELL by maintaining the feeling of wellness. Therapeutic Recreation can help people of all ages to achieve their goals of independence, enjoyment, and increased self-esteem. Various programs help people with physical disabilities, the mentally retarded, the mentally ill, and older adults with limitations. Professionals qualified to conduct Therapeutic Recreation programs are specialists and assistants. Requirements include:- completion of an accepted program of study at an accredited college or university- an associate’s degree to be an assistant- a bachelor's degree to be a specialist The Therapeutic Recreation specialist works with other professionals to achieve the client's goals. These professionals include physicians, nurses, psychologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, vocational counselors, and speech therapists. Specialists and assistants are certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, Inc. They may also be required to be licensed, registered, or certified within their individual state. For more information concerning Therapeutic Recreation write: National Therapeutic Recreation Society NRPA 12th Floor 3101 Park Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22302
