American Heart Association’s Advice for Caregivers

Wesley Hutchings, an executive in the automotive parts industry, recognizes the role nonprofits play in combating disease. The vice president of purchasing for Hutchings Automotive Products, SA LLP, Wesley Hutchings regularly donates to organizations such as the American Heart Association. Wes Hutchings is aware of the organization’s major contributions to the fight against heart disease.

The American Heart Association emphasizes not only good cardiac health for patients, but also the importance of physical and mental health of caregivers. It is essential for caregivers to look after their own health in order to provide the best care for those with heart problems.

Caregivers should engage in routine physical activity and aim for at least 30 minutes a day of exercise. Doing so relieves stress and lowers cholesterol and high blood pressure. As a complement to exertion, caregivers should eat heart-healthy foods.

Caregivers also need to regularly engage in activities they enjoy, such as reading or listening to music. Finding a humorous movie or TV show is also beneficial, as laughter refreshes the body in many ways. It is also critical for caregivers to think positively. Every day, they should own up to their own limitations and strive not to hold on to guilt or anger. Instead, they should congratulate themselves on the job they do every day for their loved one.

American Heart Association Sponsors Two Annual Events at Schools

Devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease, the American Heart Association (AHA) was founded in 1924. It is the nation’s oldest organization run by volunteers, of which the AHA currently has more than 22.5 million. The agency funds research, fights for public health policies, and provides lifesaving knowledge and tools to those in need. One volunteer who assists with the AHA’s mission is Wesley “Wes” Hutchings, vice president of purchasing at S&H Fabricating & Engineering and Hutchings Automotive Products. A dedicated family man, Wesley Hutchings actively supports numerous charities, including the AHA and the Alzheimer’s Association.

Every year the AHA works in conjunction with schools to promote heart health through its Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart programs. Begun almost 35 years ago, these programs help fund additional research into children’s heart disease while simultaneously getting children to participate in jump rope or free throw shooting events held at schools. The students involved in these programs learn how to best take care of their hearts and honor those in the community who have endured heart disease or stroke. Since their inception, these two events have raised more than $885 million for educational and research programs.

A Guide to Eating Fish Safely

With nearly 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, Wesley Hutchings currently serves as the vice president of purchasing at Fort Lauderdale-based Hutchings Automotive Products, SA LLP. In his free time, Wesley Hutchings likes to explore different cuisines and foods. Wes Hutchings especially enjoys eating fresh fish.

Fish and seafood are enjoyed all over the world, but consumers do not often think about the health and environmental impacts of their choices. As a rule of thumb, the Food and Water Watch recommends that Americans ask themselves a few important questions before buying or consuming seafood. First, is the product caught or farmed locally? How is it caught or farmed, and is it associated with any contaminants? In general, it is better to eat local fish rather than fish shipped from faraway locations. It is also better to eat wild rather than farmed fish, and to avoid fish that are associated with mercury, antibiotics, and PCBs. Imported shrimp are often heavily contaminated as they are farmed in areas associated with high chemical use and environmental destruction. If farmed fish must be consumed, it is better to purchase fish that have been farmed in the United States in low- or no-output recirculating systems. When dining out at seafood restaurants, diners can ask to sample local and sustainable fish.

What Ski-In/Ski-Out Access in Ski Resorts Actually Means

Automotive executive Wesley Hutchings serves as the vice president of purchasing at Hutchings Automotive Products, SA LLP, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In his free time, Wesley Hutchings is an avid skier. Wes Hutchings particularly enjoys skiing in Beaver Creek, Colorado, where he has a ski-in/ski-out 4 bedroom 4 1/2 bathroom condo at the base of Centennial lift and views of Strawberry Parkway.

Ski-in/ski-out status theoretically means that a guest can click into his skis on site and hit the slopes immediately without needing to carry heavy gear and walk over to a ski lift. However, in practice, this situation is quite rare. Most ski resorts lease their land from the local forest service and often, the closest that ski lodges can be is at the base of the slopes. As a result, ski-in/ski-out access is frequently used to describe easy chairlift access rather than unfettered slope access from the ski resort. However, this is not invariably the case. Some ski resorts, particularly those that are built largely on private land, do offer backyard access to the slopes.

However, many ski resorts that deceptively use the term ski-in/ski-out are really “a short walk” or “steps away” from the lift, which means that guests will have to walk from individual condos to a ski lift. If a visitor is trying to book truly ski-in/ski-out lodging, he or she should pay close attention to these phrases and to subtle differences in various ski resorts’ self-descriptions. It is always a good idea to call a sales agent and ask pointed questions about the exact distance to ski access and whether not getting to the slopes is going to involve walking long distances or across difficult terrain.

Wesley Dale Hutchings & Rachel Hutchings