• George Washington had to borrow money to go to his own inauguration.
• An olive tree can live up to 1500 years
• Even though red roses looks the same, there are over 900 different types of red roses.
• When an orange is shown in any of the "Godfather" movies, this means that someone is about to die or a close call is to occur.
• Eating dandelions can make you urinate more.
• An oyster can change its gender.
• About twenty-five percent of the population sneeze when they are exposed to light.
• About 30% of Canadians rely on getting their water from the ground for their domestic use.
• Watermelons are a popular gift to bring to a host in China or Japan.
• The Coliseum in Rome was used regularly for about 400 years‏
• The city of Chicago has the only post office in the world where you can drive your car through.
• There is a town in Texas called Ding Dong. In 1990, the population was only twenty-two people.
• Using recycled aluminum cans and making news cans out of them saves 75% energy compared to making it from new material.
• There is a Harley-Davidson that was designed as an exact replica of a hamburger.
• Twelve men have landed on and explored the moon.

Quick Facts About: Aging and the Elderly

Today's post is a rundown of aging and the elderly. This post is in a study guide style, and its made as a starting point to help you with your research on aging and the elderly. When I turned 21 I became my grandmothers (adoptive mothers) caregiver, and when I turned 30, I became her full-time caregiver.  I was lost, I knew nothing about what I was going to get myself into so I hope this quick guide helps out somewhat.

Let’s start with the stages of grief, and if you're a caregiver it's essential to know this for your own knowledge. Death is unfortunate, but it happens to everyone. It's critical to be open-minded about death and dying as it's been dubbed a negative thing. So, below they are listed:

• Denial
• Anger
• Depression
• Acceptance

Next, is the different senior age groups:

• Young Old/ 65-74
• Middle Old/ 75-84
• Old/ 85+

Gerontology is the scientific study of aging and the elderly.

There are four critical dimensions of gerontology and they are:

•  Biology and physiological aging
•  Population aging
• Psychological aging
• Social aging

Centenarians are individuals who are over 100 years old
The world’s oldest countries ( in millions)

1. China (106.1)
2. India ( 59.6)
3. United States (38.7)
4. Japan (27.5)
5. Russia (19.9)

Some more tips on finding information on aging and elderly:

1. Check out blogs that are written by those who are caregivers
2. There are Facebook groups that have many caregivers in them. I am a member of two groups, and it's comforting to be in a group with people who are experiencing life the same way you are. Just type in “caregivers” or “sandwich generation” in the top search bar on Facebook, then choose the group's tab, and there are hundreds of different groups to join.
3. Research on YouTube, there are many content creators on YouTube that are informative, and its a great value to learn a new thing every day.

How Does Secure Attachment Impact Development?

When a child has a secure attachment to their caregivers, the child feels content when their caregiver is around. The child also becomes upset when the caregiver gets separated.

When a child has a secure attachment, long-term effects include acceptable emotional expression, peer relations, and social skills. A child who has secure attachment may have a greater understanding of other individuals emotions. Those children who have a secure attachment are less aggressive and have less antisocial behavior as well. (Sincero, (n.d.).
The relationship a child has with their caregiver is a prototype for future relationships the child will have. The child establishes trust in the world, and knows that they will be cared for, and allows for emotional regulation as well.
The more secure a child is with their caregiver, it will be easier for the child to become an independent adult. A child that is secure will be confident and resilient, especially when they are confronted with peer pressure at school or social events.
Reference:
Sincero. (n.d.). Bowlby Attachment Theory - Core emotional development in humans. Retrieved June 06, 2017, from https://explorable.com/bowlby-attachment-theory

Benefits of Internet Use: Online Education

Earning a degree online is so much easier than it was ten years ago. Getting an education online has grown in the United States in recent years.

In 2010 Sloan Survey of Online Learning showed that over five million students took at least one online course during the fall, 2009 semester.

There was also a twenty-one percent growth of individuals taking online courses from the year before.

There are more choices when an individual decides to go through an online program as some courses aren’t available at certain schools, and credits are easily transferred nowadays ( Hervey, 2013).

Source:
Hervey, J. O. (2014, July 23). How Online Innovators Are Disrupting Education. Retrieved May 29, 2017, from https://hbr.org/2011/11/how-online-innovators-are-disr

All about herbal supplements

In 1994, the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act was passed. This gave the supplement industry permission to regulate itself.
Even with three hundred and fifty reports of moderate or adverse events, the companies who create the products remain unregulated.
The Food and Drug Administration believes that there are many medical events go unreported, and even estimates the number of adverse effects because of dietary supplements up to fifty thousand individuals (Kabat, 2012).
When an individual decides to add dietary supplements into their diet, it’s important that they contact their doctor before starting anything new.

It’s also important that the individual does their research on the product before use, and then decide if the product is right for them.
Dietary supplements usually add small print to the label of the product “The label claims have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Consult your healthcare professionals before taking any dietary supplements” (Stoler, 2012)
The use of dietary supplements vary from person to person and although individuals may experience adverse effects, those who are healthy may benefit from using dietary supplements to aid in their sports.

Those who use dietary supplements should be healthy, and use the supplements as directed. If an individual is not healthy, the risks of intoxication are very high.
Dietary supplements are currently unregulated, so it’s important that those who choose to use dietary supplements do research on the product of their choice.


Resources:

• Allen, J. M. (2004). Herbal Supplements Can Be Harmful. In A. Ojeda (Ed.), Opposing Viewpoints. Health. San Diego: Greenhaven Press. (Reprinted from Skeptical Inquirer, 2001, January, 25, 36) Retrieved from http://link.galegroup.com.clcc.idm.oclc.org/apps/doc/EJ3010141247/OVIC?u=22506&xid=3b74187d
• Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. (n.d.). Consumers - Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know. Retrieved May 15, 2017, from https://www.fda.gov/food/resourcesforyou/consumers/ucm109760.htm
• Council for Responsible Nutrition. (2003). Performance-Enhancing Dietary Supplements Are Safe. In J. Haley (Ed.), At Issue. Performance-Enhancing Drugs. San Diego: Greenhaven Press. (Reprinted from Sports Supplements: Common Sense and Responsible Regulation, www.crnusa.org, 2001, May 16) Retrieved from http://link.galegroup.com.clcc.idm.oclc.org/apps/doc/EJ3010285216/OVIC?u=22506&xid=f85e5176
• Kabat, G. (2012, November 26). Herbal Medicines Must Be Safe Because They’re Natural? So Are Strychnine, Arsenic, and Cyanide. Retrieved May 15, 2017, from http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/medical_examiner/2012/11/herbal_supplement_dangers_fda_does_not_regulate_supplements_and_they_can.html
• Office of Dietary Supplements - Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know. (n.d.). Retrieved May 15, 2017, from https://ods.od.nih.gov/HealthInformation/DS_WhatYouNeedToKnow.aspx
• Stoler, F. (2012, March 23). The skinny on FDA regulation of dietary supplements. Retrieved May 15, 2017, from http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/03/23/skinny-on-fda-regulation-dietary-supplements.html
• Williams, M. H. (2004, December 31). Dietary Supplements and Sports Performance: Introduction and Vitamins. Retrieved May 15, 2017, from https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1550-2783-1-2-1