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the blog of Porter HillsThe Yellow Brick Road to Brain Fitness
I love the classic movie, The Wizard of Oz. My favorite scene is when Dorothy approaches a crossroad and meets the Scarecrow on her journey to find the Wizard. While contemplating which road will take her to Oz, Mr. Scarecrow attempts to give her directions. Following his incoherent ramblings, read more.
Childhood Reflections
How to remain young at heart this holiday season.
Paige Hendrickson, RN
Nurse Care Manager for Avenues by Porter Hills
Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach
[testimonial] “Men do not quit playing because they grow old; they grow old because they quit playing.”
- Oliver Wendell read more.
Reading for the health of it!
Paige Hendrickson, RN
Nurse Care Manager at Porter Hills
Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach
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A comfortable chair, a well-aimed reading light… and a good book. Personally, this is an ideal way to spend time during a rainy Spri read more.
Complimentary, Integrative, Alternative Medicine
Paige Hendrickson, Porter Hills
Nurse Care Manager and Certified Wellness Coach-Mayo Clinic
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Do you remember questions on standardized tests that asked which word doesn’t relate to the others? Now, answer that question about the follo read more.
Personal Well-Being Through Wellness
Paige Hendrickson
Wellness Coordinator, Avenues by Porter Hills
Avenues by Porter Hills is a membership program for people who live at home and have services come to them.
We help our members stay independent, proactively pursuing optimum health and wellness. If their health status changes, t read more.
Aging in Place
Paige Hendrickson
Wellness Coordinator Avenues by Porter Hills
Avenues by Porter Hills is a membership program for people who live at home and have services come to them.
We help our members stay independent, proactively pursuing optimum health and wellness. If their health status changes, th read more.
Living with Low Vision
Low Vision is caused by diseases of the eye including: Age Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic eye diseases-including retinopathy, Cataracts, and Glaucoma. Early diagnosis and treatment are key, as medication will not cure, but may prolong sight. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends e read more.