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the blog of Porter HillsBut 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.
Using Essential Oils to Manage Symptoms
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Sara Lowe, Executive Director
Emmanuel Hospice
In recent years, essential oils have grown in popularity, and their use has also increased in healthcare settings as an alternative method to treat symptoms. They offer a uniqu read more.
Immunizations as you age.
Julie Godfrey, RN COS-C
Nursing Clinical Manager
Porter Hills Home Care
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August is Immunization Awareness Month.
Vaccines are especially important for older adults. As you get older, your immune system weakens and it can be more read more.
The Benefits of Massage
Shelly Teesdale, MSOTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Porter Hills Home Care
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July 15 – 21, 2018 is:
“EveryBody Deserves a Massage” Week
We all know massage therapists may be found at a local spa, health club, chiropractor off read more.
How to select a retirement community
Tom Carabellese
Sales Manager, Porter Hills
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Starting an exciting new chapter in your life story…
This is certainly an exciting new step, but for many it can be a very anxious time as well. People have spent the better part of read more.
Normal Communication Changes with Age
Allison Kampmueller, MA CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Porter Hills Home Care
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Communication is an essential part of every person’s day to day life, regardless of age or health. We participate in verbal and nonve read more.
