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the blog of Porter Hills

Using Essential Oils to Manage Symptoms

Watch the WZZM 13 on Your Side Senior Wellness Segment on this topic. 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 Watch the WZZM13 Senior Wellness segment on this topic. 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.

Physical Activity Recommendations for the Older Adult

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Kristi Schneider, PT, DPT, GCS LifeCircles–PACE, Holland Click here to watch the WZZM13 Senior Wellness segment on this topic. As our bodies age, changes occur that impact our physical function. General effects of aging include: loss of tissue elasticity, mineral loss in bones and loss of mu read more.

Gardening tips for older adults.

Maegan Garlock - Wellness Director Click here to watch the WZZM13 Senior Wellness segment on this topic. Spring is upon us and with it comes the feelings of new growth and rejuvenation.  Michiganders are eager to feel the warm air and see flowers begin to grow from the recently snow-covered g read more.

Arthritis and Exercise

Maryanne Katz – Porter Hills Fitness Specialist Joint pain associated with arthritis is the most common complaint that doctors treat, affecting many millions.  While arthritis occurs with increasing frequency as we age, it’s never too early to start taking an active role in protecting yo read more.