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18 FEBRUARY 3 - FEBRUARY 9, 2017 BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP Tips for everyday sun safety Even though skin cancer is the world's most common cancer–one in five Americans will develop the disease–it is also highly preventable. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends three critical steps to take in 2017 to help lower skin cancer risk. 1. Cover Up — Clothing is the best defense against skin cancer, and the more skin you can cover, the better. But not all clothing is created equally: tight-knit fabrics (like denim) and synthetic materials (like polyester) offer better sun protection than loosely-woven fabrics and natural materials. Wear a broad-brimmed hat to protect your face, head and neck. To protect your eyes and the sensitive skin around them, wear UV-blocking sunglasses. 2. Use Sunscreen Every Day — Studies have shown that daily use of an SPF (sun protection factor) 15 or higher sunscreen reduces the risk of developing melanoma by 50 percent. For daily use, choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. For extended outdoor activity, choose a water-resistant, broad-spectrum formula with an SPF of 30 or higher. Apply one ounce of sunscreen to your body 30 minutes before going outside and reapply every two hours or immediately after swimming or sweating. When sunscreen shopping, look for the Skin Cancer Foundation's Seal of Recommendation, which assures consumers that a sun protection product performs as its label claims. 3. Check in With Your Skin — Skin cancers can be disfiguring and even deadly if allowed to progress. That's why early detection is so important– skin cancer is very treatable if detected in its early stages. However, the five-year survival rate for patients* whose melanoma has spread to distant organs is only 17 percent. If detected early, before the cancer has spread, the survival rate jumps to 98 percent. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends examining your skin from head to toe monthly, and seeing a dermatologist once a year for a professional skin exam. If you spot anything new or changing, make an appointment to see your doctor right away. For more information about skin cancer prevention, detection and treatment, visit SkinCancer.org. PROTECT YOUR HOME & ASSETS FROM NURSING HOME BILLS • Elder Law • Estate Planning • Asset Protection • Living Trusts & Wills • Medicaid Home Care and Nursing Home Applications • Estate and Probate Matters Giovanni P. • Real Estate Silvagni, Esq FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION CALL 718-928-3355 QUEENS | 69-17 Myrtle Avenue • Glendale BROOKLYN | 172 Gravesend Neck Road • Brooklyn Email: [email protected] www.silvagniandcomolaw.com Ida Como, Esq Join us for a FREE SEMINAR to learn about “Elder Law and Estate Planning.” Please call us to make a reservation LOOKING FOR CARE FOR YOU OR YOUR LOVED ONE? CARING IS OUR BUSINESS Licensed by New York State Department of Health Accreditation 10% OFF with this ad WE SERVE THOSE WHO ARE: • Disabled or Elderly • In Need of Assistance with Daily Activities • Recently Discharged From the Hospital • Terminally ill • New Patients With Well Baby Care Needs • In Need of Housekeeping Services SERVICES OFFERED: • Registered Nurses • Licensed Practical Nurses • Home Health Aides • Personal Care Aides • Companions • Live In Aides • Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy ALL STAFF MEMBERS ARE INSURED, BONDED & FINGERPRINTED BY NYS-DEPT. OF HEALTH Employment Opportunities Available Please Contact Us *Immediate hire for Certified HHAs and PCAs *Sign-on bonus for Live-in Aides MEDICAID ACCEPTED 188 Montague Street Brooklyn NY T: 718-488-8300 25 South Tyson Avenue Floral Park, NY T: 516-358-1999 Email: [email protected] www.carelinkhomecareny.com St. Nicholas Home A n A d u l t R e s i d e n c e w choice ange e St. Nicholas Home 718-238-8141 425 Ovington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Located In The Heart Of Beautiful Bay Ridge, Brooklyn www.stnicholashome.org Non-Sectarian We offer a wide range of senior lifestyle choices, care and services. holas Hom enue,1 B 238 stnicholasho Not-for-Profit • N me ra es,car FOR MORE NEWS, VISIT www.brooklynreporter.com


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