Where the humerus (upper arm bone) meets the scapula (shoulder blade)
What is the shoulder joint
Vital organ responsible for pumping blood through the body
What is the Heart
Leading cause of vision loss in Americans 50 and older
What is AMD, Age-related macular degeneration
Disease in which abnormal cells divide without control
What is Cancer
The majority of seniors in the US accounting for 57% of the population
Who are women
Two bony knobs at the top of the shoulder blade
What is the acromion
1 in 4 deaths - or about 647, 000 Americans die from this each yera
What is Heart Disease
Difficulty seeing in the center of your vision, trouble seeing in dim light, straight lines appear wavy, fading/changes in the appearance of colors
What are signs of AMD
Prostate, Breast, Lung, Skin
What the Most Common Types of Cancer
Who is Jeanne Louise Calment
Sac of fluid that cushions shoulder parts as they move
What is the Bursa
In the United States, this happens about every 40 seconds
What is a Heart Attack
Magnifying glasses, large print books/newspapers, telescopic lenses
Most common and most preventable cancer in the United States
What is Skin Cancer
This activity prevents bone loss and incidence of fractures; it increases the muscle strength and hence the balance and co-ordination
What is Exercise
Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevate
What is RICE
Chest pains, pressure in chest, shortness of breath, palpitations, jaw pain, back pain, burning in chest
What are Signs of a Heart Attack
Dry and Wet
What are types of AMD
80% of all cancers in the US are diagnosed in people in the age group
Who are 55 and older
Major inventor with bright ideas, and only retired from public service when he was 82 years old
Who is Benjamin Franklin
When applying this post shoulder injury, you can help relieve pain and inflammation
What is Ice
The most importation risk factor in heart disease that is self-controlled
What is Smoking
Age, light colored eyes, smoking, high blood pressure, obesity, poor diet
What are Risk Factors for AMD
The 5-year relative survival rate for all cancers combined
What is 60-70%
At the age of 80 she formed the International Woman Suffrage Alliance
Who is Susan B. Anthony