Insights
the blog of Porter HillsParkinson’s Awareness Month: #KeyToPD
Bradley Kuipers, PT – Porter Hills Home Care
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Parkinson’s Disease is newly diagnosed in over 50,000 Americans every year. It can be a startling diagnosis to receive. There is a lot to know about the disease and many d read more.
Advance Directives
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At Emmanuel Hospice we ask our patients, “How do you want to live?” With over 200 years of combined caregiving experience, we know that helping people find peace of mind at the end of their lives requires a plan. An important pa read more.
Emotional Wellness in Aging
Dr. Allison Ilem, PhD, BCBA
LifeCircles PACE
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Healthy aging rests on the cornerstone of emotional wellness. Living well involves identifying what’s most important to us, making the best of what we need to continue these important life-giv read more.
Top Michigan Senior Living Organizations Finalize $150 Million Affiliation
NEWS RELEASE
For more information, contact:
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United Methodist Retirement Communities
Lisa French
UMRC Foundation
734.433.1000 ext. 7426
lfrench@umrc.com
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Porter Hills
Kim Hoppe
Porter Hills
616.949.49 read more.
Conversation About The Heart
Jessica Lincolnhol
Fitness Specialist
Porter Hills Village
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February is American Heart Month
Candy conversation hearts make be smile when I visit the grocery store in February! I’ll be honest though, the furthest th read more.
Be in the know! Insurance and Skilled Nursing
Sarah Seeley
Financial Liaison
Porter Hills
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There are two types of stays in a Health Center
Short term for rehabilitation.Average length of stay for rehabilitation in a health center is 14 days. Most expenses are covered i read more.
Early Symptoms of Thyroid Problems
January is Thyroid Awareness Month
Nicole Maag, RN
Vice President of Operations
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With approximately 20 million Americans having some form of Thyroid problem it is likely you, or someone you know, have some experience with Thyroi read more.
Living with Glaucoma
Shelly Teesdale, OTR/L
Home Health Occupational Therapist
Porter Hills Home Care
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January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a condition where the optic nerve is damaged in the eye. This damage oc read more.
‘Tis the Season of Giving
Katie Joseph, MPA
Director of Development
Emmanuel Hospice
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It’s the time of year when bell ringers collect change, families volunteer at soup kitchens, and churches begin their Christmas toy drives. As the year wi 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.
