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April is International Stress Awareness Month

Eric Sdrenka — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:54:05 +0000

April is International Stress Awareness Month Stress kills. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), people with high levels of chronic stress are more likely to contribute to death by many causes including heart disease and stroke. It is also linked to major depression and other anxiety disorders. Stress has been around since the beginning… Continue reading April is International Stress Awareness Month

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Documentation | Understanding It’s Importance

Eric Sdrenka — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:46:59 +0000

“Our patients change daily, so each encounter brings a fresh set of physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, each of which we are called to address. In addition, the imperative that we fully, completely, and immediately document all aspects of each encounter has never been more real. As we let our professional curiosity direct… Continue reading Documentation | Understanding It’s Importance

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KEEP WARM EVEN WHEN INSIDE

admin — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:00:47 +0000

“Shake, shiver and shovel!” That’s what The Farmers’ Almanac says about the coming Winter weather which predicts a colder than normal winter with more snowfall than usual this year. Although most meteorologists don’t put much stock in the almanac, many people do...

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ENJOY THE FALL SEASON WITH RECREATION

admin — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 04:08:56 +0000

Each year, as the weather begins to shift to welcome Fall, I feel giddy. Warm drinks, fires in the fireplace, cozy sweaters, and holiday preparations swarm my...

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UNDERSTANDING PRIVATE DUTY HOMECARE

admin — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 07:46:56 +0000

This question was asked by the daughter of a 91-year-old homebound patient, Lilly, who had just been discharged from Medicare certified home healthcare. Prior to receiving home healthcare, Lilly had been in the hospital with pneumonia and congestive heart failure.

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DEFINING HOME HEALTHCARE

admin — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 07:03:12 +0000

Home healthcare is often confused with private duty homecare. However, while home healthcare may include some home care services, it...

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COGNITIVIE ASSESSMENT & MEMORY PROGRAM

admin — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 12:03:21 +0000

"As many as 91% of seniors around the world with a cognitive impairment go undiagnosed." "Between 2000 and 2019, deaths...

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PREVENT FALLS IN THE HOME

admin — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 08:13:20 +0000

Falls can occur anytime, anyplace, and for a variety of reasons. Hazards in the home are a common cause, however, other falls occur due to muscle weakness, balance, vision problems, and side effects from medications. About one in three people over the age of 65 fall each year, and this number increases with age. Falls… Continue reading PREVENT FALLS IN THE HOME

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LEARN ABOUT DEHYDRATION & AVOID IT

admin — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 06:00:56 +0000

For many, summer is the time to enjoy nature and the great outdoors. And what better way to spend a day than on a picnic, on the lake, or enjoying a walk? All this outdoor activity can be very good for a person’s dehydration. While many seniors enjoyheat a bit more than their younger counterparts,… Continue reading LEARN ABOUT DEHYDRATION & AVOID IT

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