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well Spring 2012 PERSPECTIVES FEATURES Tar Heel Team Builder Bike Ride 6 7 8 We’re Living Longer and More Actively As we hear more about health care costs, one recurring topic is the Employees, physicians and students raise money for a good cause. From Hospital to Home Carolina Care at Home eases the transition of recovery for patients. Meet Franklin and Lois Boone, who keep fit through walking and other healthy habits. Actively Retired Education and Exercise Help Prevent Falls 13 3 Learn the keys to keeping steady on your feet as you age. DEpARTmEnTS UNC Health Care News One of UNC Hospitals’ own leads the American Society of Nephrology; UNC Health Care launches the first clinic for the neurogenetic disorder Angelman syndrome. aging population and the increased health care resources needed to care for this demographic. The good news is that as people are living longer, they are also living more active lives after retirement, which can help them stay healthy longer and avoid some age-related health concerns. Franklin Boone and his wife Lois are a great example of how making conscious choices about being healthy can have significant benefits. As founding members of UNC Health Care’s Mallwalkers program, they are also a testament to the fact that exercise does not have to be strenuous to be effective. Read the cover story starting on page 8 to see how the Boones manage to make exercise a crucial part of their day—every day. Our Nutrition article in this issue introduces an exciting new program with the Department of Nutrition and Food Services at UNC Health Care. The Black Hat Chefs have created a series of healthier menu items called “On the Lighter Side,” which were only expected to be available for a couple of months but were brought back permanently because of the overwhelmingly positive response they received. Find out more about “On the Lighter Side” on page 12. Please continue to send us your thoughts about Well and your ideas for future issues. You can also sign up for a free subscription by visiting www.unchealthcare.org and clicking “Well magazine.” Kind regards, Well editorial team UNC Health Care Sign Up for Our E-newsletter! We are developing an e-newsletter to complement Well. if you would like to sign up to try it out, please send your e-mail address to publications@unch.unc.edu. 4 Community Volunteers continue to make a difference in the community; veterans are honored for their service. 12 Nutrition On the Cover: Photo courtesy of Heather Lauffer for Tamara Lackey Photography. Well is published four times annually by UNC Health Care. Copyright 2012 © UNC Health Care. Contributing writers: Hannah Dixon, Stephen R. Werk, Allie Wagner. Information in Well comes from a wide range of medical experts and is not intended to treat or diagnose any individual situation. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. Send correspondence and address changes via: e-mail, publications@unch.unc.edu; mail, Well, Public Affairs and Marketing, 1101 Weaver Dairy Road, Suite 100, Chapel Hill, NC 27514; phone, (919) 843-8922; Web, www.unchealthcare.org. UNC Health Care’s Black Hat Chefs introduce their “Lighter Side” menu with a tasty, low-calorie caponata. 14 Calendar Check out some health and wellness events available this spring. 2 Spring 2012 Well http://www.unchealthcare.org http://www.unchealthcare.org http://www.unchealthcare.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Well - Spring 2012

Well - Spring 2012
UNC Health Care News
Community
Tar Heel Team Builder Bike Ride
From Hospital to Home
Actively Retired
Nutrition
Education and Exercise Help Prevent Falls
Calendar

Well - Spring 2012