Insights
the blog of Porter HillsLiving 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.
A 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.
