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the blog of Porter HillsUnderstanding Depression as a Treatable Illness
It is so easy for society to place mental health on the back burner when there are many other chronic health concerns. However, the approach that we have taken as a society is not sustainable and it is clouding our quality of life as a whole. Medical professionals in general tend to focus on tan 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.
Addiction in older adults
Amy Rowland
Social Worker
Porter Hills Home Care
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Last week (Monday, January 22nd through Sunday, January 28th) was National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® a health observance week that aims to SHATTER THE MYTHS 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.
“But I can talk just fine. Why do I need speech therapy?”
Allison Kampmueller, MA CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Porter Hills Home Care
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This is often the first question that comes from a person when they are told that they may benefit from seeing a Speech Language Pathologist. read more.
Senior Home Safety
Patrick Morrow
Renovations Specialist, Porter Hills
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Because many slips and falls happen at home, it is important to be educated on fall prevention and environmental safety. By taking some simple steps toward a safe environment, injuries m read more.
February is Heart Health Month!
Angela Lindeman, RN BSN
Case Manager
Porter Hills Home CareÂ
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As a former Emergency Room nurse, I took care of patients whose lives were forever changed by heart disease. I have witnessed the residual effects of a stroke i read more.
