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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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As the weather warms up millions of Americans will rush outdoors to enjoy the sunshine, but it’s important to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. Most people don’t think of wearing sunscreen in May as the temperatures are cooler and the sun doesn’t seem as intense as it does in the summer, however …
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Today as we caregivers in Philadelphia and everyone else celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Earth Day, let’s look at some fun ways that our seniors and their families can enjoy the day: Go to a local farmers market and buy fresh produce and enjoy preparing and sharing a healthy, nutritious meal with your family. Arrange …
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So what is “Occupational Therapy?” Occupational therapy is one of only a few professions that help people across the lifespan to do the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of daily activities (occupations). Occupational therapy practitioners enable people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them …
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Personal Health Care proudly supports World Autism Awareness Day on Thursday, April 2nd!! For the sixth year in a row, the Autism Speaks organization will be hosting Light It Up Blue, which is a campaign to honor of people with autism worldwide. One of the easiest ways you can Light It Up Blue is by …
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Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 8-14, United in Safety #PSAW2015 #ptsafety npsf.org/psaw As a home health care agency, Personal Health Care is committed to providing quality care to patients so that they may remain safely in the comfort of their own homes for as long as they are able. Patient safety is very important to us, …
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Don’t let the snow and ice drag your diet down…New month, new attitude! Celebrate National Nutrition Month with caregivers in Philadelphia and southeastern PA by reviewing our top 5 Health Tips courtesy of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (www.eatrightpro.org). TOP 5 Health Tips of 2015: Eat Breakfast – Breakfast really IS the most important …
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Our caregivers in Philadelphia know that during this time of the year many people experience the “Winter Blues” which is a type of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) that falls under depression. Why do we feel down during the winter months? It effects most people from the fall thru the winter and can make you feel …
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