January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
Glaucoma is a “sneak thief of sight” because it is a disease that presents few or no symptoms and once sight is gone, it’s permanent. Shockingly, a person can lose up to 40 percent of his or her vision before noticing, so it’s imperative to screen for this leading cause of preventable blindness.
Jacqueline Liebdzinski | posted January 20, 2012
Exercising with Arthritis
The pain of arthritis can give some people pause when considering an exercise plan. But this is one of the most important components to staying healthy with the condition. There are so many reasons to make moderate physical activity a regular part of your life.
Debra Vine | posted December 12, 2011
Celebrating the triumph of living a longer life
There’s a huge demographic change afoot in the world. We’re living longer: worldwide, there are about 600 million folks over 60 and by 2025, that number will double, skyrocketing to almost two billion by 2050.
Debra Vine | posted September 30, 2011
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
The third week of September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Week and we want to shine the light of awareness on this disease that will strike one in six men in their lifetimes.
Lisa Carpenter | posted September 19, 2011
Should You Be Screened for Colon Cancer?
It’s Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States.
Cyndi Acosta | posted March 10, 2011
Thoughtful Ideas for Loved Ones Recovering at Home
Assistance with daily household requirements can make recovery safer and smoother. Here are a few thoughtful ideas to help ease the burden of home management and give home-bound patients some added pleasure in their day.
Debra Vine | posted January 25, 2011
There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays
Twinkling lights, the laughter of family and friends, gifts galore, and merriment are all prerequisites for the holiday season. However, when you or your loved one is recovering from surgery or illness away from home, the holidays can lose their luster.
Lee Cassell | posted December 07, 2010
Celebrate National Home Care Month and National Home Care Aide Week
Every November, the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) celebrates National Home Care Month and National Home Care Aide Week. The latter, this year, takes place from November 14-20. These events honor home health caregivers everywhere and show how they each make a major difference...
Lee Cassell | posted November 05, 2010
Celebrate National Physical Therapy Month
Physical therapy often means more than just being able to sit, stand and walk on one’s own. While our therapists do help patients regain or improve their abilities to do these things, we also help them identify and maximize their movement and flexibility potential as it relates to prevention,...
Lisa Carpenter | posted October 26, 2010
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM).
Since the program began in 1985, mammography rates have more than doubled for women age 50 and older and breast cancer deaths have declined. This is exciting progress, but there are still women who do not take advantage of early detection...
Nancy Ponder | posted October 11, 2010
Suggestions for staying healthy and fit while homebound
Just remember, in doing so, realize that everyone has different capabilities, especially when it comes to what exercises are appropriate and safe to do. You want to feel the benefits of activity or exercise, however you don’t want to push yourself too far beyond your comfort level or get hurt in the...
Debra Vine | posted May 27, 2010
The Importance of Cardiac Rehabilitation
Having worked in home healthcare for more than 20 years, I’m often asked about what it takes to maintain a healthy heart. But rarely do I get questions about what it takes to keep a heart healthy after suffering a heart attack, undergoing heart surgery or recovering from other cardiac problems.
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Nancy Ponder | posted February 11, 2010