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May 4, 2012
NEWS
From the Senior Director
In the wake of the apparent suicide of Junior Seau this past week I would like to implore each and every one of
you to keep a watchful eye on each other. If you see someone who needs help or who is struggling please let us
know and have them reach out to us so that we might refer them to the University of Michigan Depression Center or
for immediate help The National Suicide Prevention Hotline which is 800 273-TALK (8255). You are not alone, please
let us help you or your brother get the assistance needed to get through any difficulties you may be experiencing.
Helpful links:
University of Michigan Depression Center
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
University of Michigan Depression Center
The University of Michigan Depression Center has partnered with the NFLPA to provide a comprehensive mood and
behavioral evaluation. The assessment will generate a personalized treatment plan with recommendations that
incorporate the past and current lifestyle of the player and family. The Program includes a year-long follow up by
Specialists, which will be coordinated with local physicians, care providers and family, thereby helping to assure
that progress is monitored and that any necessary adjustments are timely. Pre arranged services include; an
initial assessment done over the phone by a qualified nurse or social worker; a pre-visit phone call with a
doctor; if necessary a scheduled day of care at the University of Michigan Depression Center. This is a need based
program.
If you would like to know more please reply to Andre Collins
or Tyrone Allen, 1.800.372.2000 ext 166
NFLPA Statement on Passing of Junior Seau
"The NFL Players Association is saddened to hear of the passing of Junior Seau, a terrific player and teammate.
The 12-time Pro Bowler achieved a level of success on the field that is unparalleled and his off-the-field service
accomplishments are beyond admirable. The All-Decade Team linebacker's career spanned an incredible 20 seasons,
and Junior Seau's determination and passion for the game will always be remembered in the hearts and minds of the
fans. The NFLPA player family today joins with the Seau family to mourn a brother lost too soon."
DeMaurice Smith, NFLPA Executive Director
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CHAPTER NEWS
Photo of the Week
Members of the Washington DC chapter on board the USS Eisenhower aircraft carrier.
Former Football Players Provide an Assist in Building New Home for a Wounded Vet
by Andrea L. Brown for Trib Local
An Antioch builder - with an assist from some former NFL players - is busy completing a house that will be
donated later this year to a wounded veteran.
Members of The Chicago Former Players Chapter of the NFL Players Association were on hand Friday to assist
workers installing siding on the home, located in the Newport Cove subdivision of Grass Lake Road near Chain O'
Lakes.
The collaboration is part of Touchdown for Homes, a national initiative between the National Association of Home
Builders and the NFL Players Association, which has brought builders and retired professional football players
together to build and renovate homes for children, veterans and families in need.
"We were charged to go out in the local community to give back to veterans," said Reggie Smith, president of the
Chicago chapter. Smith was drafted by the Denver Broncos and played professional football for six years with the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as well as the USFL's Tampa Bay Bandits. "This house is well on its way to being completed."
Also lending support were former Chicago Bear Mike Hoban, who played in 1974, and Marques Sullivan, who retired
in 2007 after playing with the Buffalo Bills, New York Giants, New England Patriots and the Chicago Rush.
Click to read the article.
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HEALTH
6 Ways to Feel Happier, Be Healthier
How a positive attitude really can make a difference.
A good mood not only influences how you feel today, it can have a powerful impact on your health for years to come.
Scientists urge us to be as attentive to our moods and attitudes as we are to our physical health. Two recent
studies underscore the importance of that advice.
A paper in Current Directions in Psychological Science notes that a positive attitude can protect against
poor health later in life and may be a powerful antidote to stress, pain and illness.
Another study, published in the journal Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, found that happy people
tend to live longer and experience better health than their unhappy peers.
"Happiness is no magic bullet," says University of Illinois psychologist Ed Diener, the lead author, "but the
evidence is clear and compelling that it changes your odds of getting disease or dying young."
Eating well, exercising, not smoking and getting enough sleep help keep you healthy, but how do you develop a
positive attitude?
Here are six mood boosters to make the world look rosier. Add them to your life, and odds are you'll feel both
happier and healthier. If you rarely walk on the sunny side of the street, now's the time to cross over.
Click to read the article.
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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Dental Tip of the Week
Give your dentist your complete medical history. Make sure you give your dentist a complete medical history when
you fill out the form, including all prescription and nonprescription medication you are taking. Make sure you
tell your dentist of any change in your health since the last time you were in his or her office.
Dr. Jerry Gordon directs the Former NFL Player Dental Discount Program. The program is a member discount program.
To learn more go to www.playersdental.com. Interested former players
can register at http://playersdental.com/interest-form.php.
Click here
for an interesting article written by Cr. Gordon regarding the myth that dental x-rays increases the risk of
developing a brain tumor.
The Dental Comfort Zone
2734 Street Rd. | Bensalem, PA, 19020 | 215.639.0571
www.dentalcomfortzone.com
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