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the blog of Porter HillsA Program That Works. A Benefit That Matters.
Sara Lowe, LMSW
Executive Director
Emmanuel Hospice
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November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, which is about bringing awareness to discussing hospice with loved ones. Each year, the Hospice and Palliative Care Asso read more.
How can Home Health support you in wellness?
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November is Home Care and Hospice & Family Caregivers month.
This is the perfect time to reflect on how the medical community care support people living in the community and family caregivers.
Home Health is a benefit offere read more.
Teepa Snow’s Positive Physical Approach
Leah Casey
Neighborhood Guide
Porter Hills Village
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The positive physical approach is a technique used that allows a person living with dementia to connect at their own speed and not feel frightened. It was created by Teepa read more.
Reverse Parenting
Bruce Lyon
Executive Director
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How do I know when the time is right to seek outside help vs. being a caregiver?
As the Director of Meadowlark Retirement Village, I have had the privilege of working with hundreds of families read more.
Why Vaccines Are Important For All Ages
Vaccines Aren’t Just for Kids. Lifelong vaccinations are the most effective way to fight infections and prevent the spread of dangerous diseases. While it’s crucial to begin vaccinating children from a very young age, vaccines are important for older adults as well. As you age, your immune syste read more.
But I Don’t Want to Eat my Vegetables!
Sarah Edwards, RDN
Clinical Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist
Porter Hills
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As we grow up we hear our parents tell us that we should always eat our fruits and vegetables because they are good for us. As a parent, I now find myse read more.
September is Healthy Aging Month
Tamara Tiethoff
Life Enrichment Coordinator
Meadowlark Retirement Village
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Healthy Aging Month started when the baby boomers were about to turn 50 years old and there was a large negative stigma attached to growing old. Healthy read more.
The Future is Now
It used to seem a far-off problem. A few years back, when the retirement of the Baby Boom generation was discussed, it was done with a deep sigh and a soft, “Well, we’ll just have to cross that bridge when we come to it.”
Here’s the thing: we’ve come to it. That bridge is right read more.
Top Michigan Providers of Senior Living & Services Announce Plans To Explore Affiliation
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Resulting Organization Could Be Michigan’s 3rd-Largest Nonprofit and Rank Among Top 75 Nationally
United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC) and Porter Hills (PH) today announced their plans to consider coming together under shared board read more.
What is Atrial Fibrillation?
Julie Godfrey, RN COS-C
Nursing Clinical Manager
Porter Hills Home Care
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September is a Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month
Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that can increase your risk of read more.
