September 2016
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In some men as they get older, testosterone levels fall below the
normal range as that seen in young men. Also, as men get older
cardiovascular health can deteriorate which can lead to high blood
pressure and heart disease. In this research study, “
Cardiovascular
consequences of hypogonadism in men
”, we want to find out what
causes cardiovascular health to deteriorate in older men and whether
older men who have low testosterone have worse cardiovascular
health than men with normal testosterone.
Additionally, we want to find out what happens to cardiovascular
health when testosterone levels are lowered for a short time in men
who have normal testosterone levels. Specifically, we want to see if
the decline in cardiovascular health in older men with low testosterone
Research Study for Men 50-75 Years Old:
Cardiovascular Outcomes of Low Testosterone
levels is because of damage to mitochondria, which are the main
energy source of the cells in our body.
The results from this research study will help us to understand why
cardiovascular health declines in older men with low testosterone
levels compared to younger men and older men who have higher
testosterone levels, so that we can develop appropriate strategies
and treatments to maintain cardiovascular health in men as they age.
Knowing this information will help to develop therapies to prevent
heart disease in men.
Men 50 to 75 years old in good general health with no history of cancer,
diabetes, heart disease and not currently taking medications to treat
high blood pressure, cholesterol or taking testosterone therapy may
be eligible to participate. The main procedures of this research study
are a physician supervised exercise stress test, ultrasound of the
blood vessels and heart, blood cholesterol profile, dietary analyses,
measurementsof bonedensityandbodycomposition.Theparticipation
time commitment is 2 to 3 months and all study procedures will take
place at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. If interested in
learning more about participating, please contact Sue at 303 724-
2253 or email
.
This research study has been approved by the Colorado Multiple Institutional Review
Board and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Principal Investigator: Kerrie
Moreau, PhD.
AARP Foundation ElderWatch is proud to announce our annual, free
community shred day in an effort to stop identity theft. You will be
able to drop off your unneeded personal and financial information for
shredding, right here in Windsor Gardens on Saturday, September
24, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Community Response Parking Lot
.
Fight Fraud—Shred Instead! Saturday, September 24
In an effort to serve as many consumers as possible, you may only
bring up to three copy-paper file boxes or one large trash bag. Due to
the support of Shred-it and our volunteers, there is no charge for this
service. However, we request that participants bring nonperishable
food items to be donated to a local food pantry.
Join us in welcoming back Ethan, our tech guy from Cherry Creek
Academy. He’s back to do one-on-one technology tutoring for our
residents. Ethan can assist you with Facebook, email, Skype, Google
Hangouts, iPhones and Android phones, tablets, basic computer
skills, signing up for a website or service or provide you help if your
computer is not working correctly.
Ethan will be here on Monday, September 12; Monday, September 19;
Monday, September 26; Monday, October 3; and Monday, October
Technology Tutoring, September 12, 19 and 26 and October 3 and 10
10 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please sign up for an appointment at
the Activities Desk.
The Cherry Creek Academy on Dayton and Mississippi encourages
their students to do community outreach, and Ethan has chosen
to serve Windsor Gardens as his outreach. Please keep your
appointments.
Get your flu shot on Tuesday, October 11, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Auditorium with the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA). This year the
shots are $30 for the four-strain variety. VNA will accept Medicare Part B, Humana, Rocky Mountain PPO and HMO, Signa, Great West and
Aetna. Please remember to bring your Medicare I.D. and your supplemental insurance card.
Flu Shot Clinic, October 11
Enrolling in Medicare and keeping up with the changing policies
and guidelines can seem overwhelming. To learn more and receive
guidance through the process, join the Colorado Gerontological
Society on Monday, October 17, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. in the Auditorium
for an informative Medicare Monday workshop to learn about changes
to Medicare for 2016. Sign up at the Activities Desk.
Medicare Monday, October 17
The Medicare Monday program includes information on the changes,
updates and requirements for Medicare Parts A, B, C and D. Learn
how these changes may affect you and your health care in the coming
year.Advantage Plans.
