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Thursday, February 24-March 2, 2011 www.rutherfordweekly.com Assisted living at its best! White Oak Manor Rutherfordton 188 Oscar Justice Road, Rutherfordton 828-286-9001 FOR SALE FOR SALE FIREWOOD: OAK & WILD CHERRY. Already cut & split. 1/2 ton, $35 load. 3 loads, $100. 1-828-248-2975 you pick up. HAY, SQUARE BALES, $2.75 each. 4x4 round bales, $9 each. 828-305-2679. 14x75 MH, 3/4 ACRE LAND, re- modeled, $38,500. 135 Quinn Rd. FC. (2) Honda 50cc Motorcycles, $350 each. 828-223-4459, 828- 657-4459. UTILITY TRAILER 4x7, has extra wheel on it. 828-223-8522. FOR SALE FOR SALE ROUGH CUT HARDWOOD LUMBER. Mostly unsized, lots of Cherry & Walnut. Also, Oak, Ma- ple, Mahogany, etc. All or nothing. 828-429-7349. JACUZZI BATHTUB 8 jets & heater, $450. Dining set bar height, $150. Futon black metal, $75. Can email pics 843-251- 8811. TUBE STEEL, Pipe, Solid Rod, & Flat Bar $1,285 OBO. 2-Roller Display Racks, $65 for both. 828- 429-4691. Overmedicating an Issue of Personal Health Personal health is a concern issue for seniors, more so than fi nances says a recent study by UnitedHealthcare. Nearly seven out of 10 senior respondents to a recent sur- vey expressed concerns about their health and well-being, a larger percentage than those who expressed concern about other categories such as personal fi nance. As seniors continue to live longer, they want to be able to enjoy the life they are living. As a result, more attention is being paid to taking care of oneself so that the senior years can be enjoyed. One of the key things they can be mindful of is prescription abuse. According to data compiled by PRIME Institute for Fami- lies USA, in 2010 the average senior was given 38.5 pre- scriptions. The average overall prescription number for U.S. seniors grew to almost 1.6 billion in 2010. There is cause for concern that seniors are highly overmedicated, and that drug interactions could be a leading cause of unnecessary death or side effects. Individuals who want to stay healthy can also take per- sonal responsibility for prescription medications. Lifestyle choices should include learning about the medications talk- ed about by doctors and discussing other options if medica- tion seems counterintuitive at this time. Keep in mind that the average physician visit is 10 minutes long, making it diffi cult for many doctors to keep abreast of all of their pa- tients’ conditions. It is important for patients to do their own safeguarding as well. To reduce reliance on many prescription medications, seniors may be able to simply adjust certain choices in diet and exercise. For example, cutting down on fatty foods may help reduce cholesterol. Reduction in sodium intake can lower blood pressure. 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