Insights
the blog of Porter HillsWhat is Atrial Fibrillation?
Julie Godfrey, RN COS-C
Nursing Clinical Manager
Porter Hills Home Care
Watch the 13 on Your Side Senior Wellness Segment on this topic.
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.
Caregiver Stress
Amy Rowland
Social Worker
Porter Hills Home Care
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According to The Family Caregiver Alliance and AARP:
34.2 million Americans provided unpaid care to an adult over the age of 50 in the past 12 month read more.
Porter Hills Village residents share their wedding photos
In May, Kamady Rudd from WZZM13 returned to Porter Hills Village to share her wedding photos with residents. Residents were invited to share their photos with Kamady and tell their story about their wedding day.
Watch the WZZM13 Wedding Photos story here!
View a gallery of Porter Hills Village read more.
Physical Activity Guidelines for Seniors: the Four Fitness Factors
Kristi Schneider, PT, DPT, GCS
LifeCircles-PACE, Holland
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For people of all ages, physical activity is important for a maintaining a healthy lifestyle. For older adults, physical activity plays a role in preventing:
chronic disease
read more.
May is Arthritis Awareness Month
Amy Genthe, MSPT
Physical Therapist
Porter Hills Home Care
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The term “arthritis” refers to many different conditions that result in joint pain and inflammation. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of a read more.
