This is the most common cause of death in the United States.
What is Heart Disease?
100
These should be worn every time you get into a motor vehicle.
What are seatbelts.
100
This should be discussed with your family and loved ones now, when you're healthy and able to express your desires instead of when you're sick and in the hospital.
What is Advanced Care Planning?
100
These food groups should comprise at least 50% of your diet every day.
What is fruits and vegetables?
100
Although common this time of year, this disorder often is under-diagnosed and under-treated and can cause people to feel very lonely and sad.
What is seasonal affective disorder (or SAD)?
200
Symptoms may include weakness, indigestion, difficulty breathing, arm pain, jaw pain, or upper back pain.
What is a heart attack?
200
These should be removed from your home to avoid tripping and falling.
What are throw rugs?
200
This service may be covered by insurance and is available to anyone who has difficulty getting out to doctor's appointments.
What is home health?
200
Adequate calcium intake helps to prevent this disease (also known as "weak bones").
What is osteoporosis?
200
This disorder often accompanies major health changes or medical diagnoses and can cause medical symptoms to become worse.
What is depression?
300
This disease occurs when your heart becomes to weak to pump enough blood or too stiff to allow enough blood to fill the chambers.
What is heart failure?
300
This medication, often prescribed to patients for a stroke, blood clot, or irregular heart rhythm, causes frequent bleeding and needs to be monitored.
What is blood thinner medication? (Coumadin, warfarin, Plavix, Xeralto, Eliquis, etc).
300
This service is available to assist with transportation needs, meal planning/preparation, and in deciding insurance options/needs.
What is Rock County's Council on Aging?
300
In general, you should drink 6-8 glasses of this each day.
What is water?
300
This service is available to anyone who may not have insurance or the funds to cover mental health treatment.
What is Rock County Counseling Center?
400
This is who I should call if I or somebody I know/love is having symptoms of a stroke or heart attack.
What is 911?
400
These devices can help to alert you to smoke or carbon monoxide in the home and should be placed on each level of the home.
What are smoke and carbon monoxide detectors?
400
This service is available to help you navigate through all resources available in your community.
What is the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Rock County?
400
Eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and eating less processed meats can prevent this disease.
What is cancer?
400
Crossword puzzles, word finds, Sudoko, and other mind-strenthening activities.
What are activities I can do to help improve my brain function?
500
Weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, or facial droop are symptoms of this emergency.
What is a stroke?
500
These should be worn around the house to provide better traction.
What are non-skid slippers?
500
This guide can be found on the internet (or provided by any Rock County department) and includes information on all services available in Rock County.
What is the Rock County Community Resource Guide?
500
This is the best way to get all of the vitamins and minerals your body needs.
What is eating?
500
Open blinds and drapes, get as much fresh air as possible, and do at least 30 minutes of exercise three days a week.
What are things I can do to help me feel better about myself?