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the blog of Porter HillsThe Yellow Brick Road to Brain Fitness
I love the classic movie, The Wizard of Oz. My favorite scene is when Dorothy approaches a crossroad and meets the Scarecrow on her journey to find the Wizard. While contemplating which road will take her to Oz, Mr. Scarecrow attempts to give her directions. Following his incoherent ramblings, 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.
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.
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.
Simple Winter Safety for Seniors
Jack Hart, DPT
Physical Therapist
Porter Hills Home Care
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With the winter months come ice, snow, and hazardous weather. These winter conditions can be inconveniencing at best, and downright dangerous at their worst. Older adults, in particula read more.
How can a nurse help me?
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Nurses work in a profession caring for people in many ways, probably more than you know. When most people think of a nurse they envision someone working in a hospital or passing medications. The truth is nurses have many roles.
As the hea read more.
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
Sara Lowe
Executive Director
Emmanuel Hospice
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A theme is selected each year by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Association. The theme for 2017 is "It's about how you live".
One of the biggest misconceptions about hospice is that read more.
Eating Healthy: Memory Foods and Farm to Table
Sarah Edwards, RDN
Dale Simmons, Dining Services Director
Porter Hills Dining Services
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Foods to keep your mind sharp:
As we age the risk of developing Dementia, a general term for a decline in memory and thinking skills that a read more.
Keeping Your Brain Sharp
Leah Schmidt
Speech-Language Pathologist
Marywood Health Center
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What physical activities keep your brain sharp?
Social interaction is important in maintaining cognitive function. Hearing loss can lead to isolation in social situations, w read more.
