Caregiver support
Catholic Charities Indianapolis, which has a longstanding record of helping the elderly in the community, will host caregiver support groups in Indianapolis this month. The meetings are designed to give support to those faced with the challenge of caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other cognitive impairments.
The north side meeting will be at Fairview Presbyterian Church, 4609 N. Capitol Ave., April 22, at 5:30 p.m. On the south side it will take place at the House of Joseph, 523 Fabyan Rd., April 19, at 5:30 p.m.
For more information, call (317) 261-3378 or visit www.archindy.org.
An apple a day…
Two new studies have found that apples, specifically the fiber in them, are indeed good for you. One study, conducted at the University of Illinois at Champagne, found that the fiber in the fruit reduces inflammation from obesity related diseases and boosts the immune system. A second study, from researchers at the Technical University of Denmark’s National Food Institute, found that the fruit fiber promotes growth of “friendly bacteria” that keeps the gastro-intestinal system healthy if consumed over the long-term. Previous research has found that apples are high in antioxidants, may reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease, and can improve cognition and memory.
For more information, visit www.USApple.org.
Outbreak related to raw milk
The FDA, Indiana Department of Health and Indiana Board of Animal Health is warning consumers about an outbreak of campylobacteriosis associated with drinking unpasteurized milk. Symptoms of this bacterium include diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, nausea and vomiting. Three cases have been confirmed in Indiana. The outbreak has been connected with milk from Forest Grove Dairy. If you have milk from this dairy, don’t drink it. Call the Indiana Department of Health to submit it for free testing at (317) 233-7360.
Community Health Fair
The Alpha Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha will present the Fiscal and Physical Community Health Fair April 10 at Arlington High School, 4825 N. Arlington Ave., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair will feature free health screenings valued at $400, financial and health exhibits and workshops, First Responders’ disaster courses, and will give away door prizes.
For more information, call (317) 440-7982.
