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Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and it is estimated that one person dies from melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer — every hour. The American Academy of Dermatology encourages everyone to make sure their skin is “Looking Good in 2016” by protecting it from the …
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KNOW THE SIGNS… WARNING SIGNS OF HEART ATTACK, STROKE & CARDIAC ARREST HEART ATTACK WARNING SIGNS CHEST DISCOMFORT Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain. …
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Personal Health Care would like to take moment to acknowledge and celebrate Feeding Tube Awareness Week! We see first-hand the benefits that feeding tubes have provided to our patients. With all the equipment and supplies, it can seem like tube feeding your child is a very medical process. It is common for parents to be …
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Every year we resolve to eat less, exercise more, smoke or drink less, work harder, travel more, and blah blah blah! And most of us are left feeling very “unresolved” come February. Let’s take a look back on 2015 and think of the things that are truly the most important parts of our lives…our families, …
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The holiday season is a hectic time of year for all of us. It is even more challenging when you’re caring for a relative with chronic health problems, a demanding role during even the best times. Here are some helpful ways to keep the stress manageable so that you may enjoy the holidays. Keep it …
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With the holiday season vastly approaching this is a good time to discuss helpful tips to support caregivers of patients with dementia or Alzheimer’s. The most important step for anyone, not just caregivers is planning in advance for any holiday gathering. If you are a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s you already know that large …
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Since 1981, Personal Health Care’s founder Rose Levchak has been dedicated to providing excellent care and service to her clients. Determined to find the best way to meet the needs of an aging community paired with a desire to keep patients in their homes, Rose was able to create a successful home health care company which has …
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September is National Cholesterol Education Month, which aims to raise awareness of high blood cholesterol. According to the Million Hearts® initiative, high cholesterol affects one in three American adults, and two-thirds of these individuals do not have the condition under control. Half of adults with high cholesterol do not get treatment. Fortunately, the Internet abounds with …
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The theme of the 2015 National Preparedness Month is: Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today! Let’s take a look at the four basic steps from our caregivers in Philadelphia that you should take to ensure that you and your family are prepared for potential emergencies: Be Informed: Learn about receiving local emergency alerts …
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Now that the Fourth of July has past and the summer months are upon us it is a great time to review some helpful tips to beat the heat! Below is a list of the top ten things that you can do to stay safe during the summer months: Drink plenty of fluids – Follow …
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