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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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We are halfway into our first full week of the New Year, 2015, and many of us are already struggling with our New Year’s Resolutions. Even the word “resolution” denotes a hint of possible failure. We have resolved, or made a pledge that we are going to eat healthy and exercise more. These absolute resolutions …
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The holiday season is a very joyous and celebratory time of year, however along with all the shopping, baking, wrapping, entertaining, cleaning and decorating comes stress. And as if the stress wasn’t enough, some of us also experience another unwelcomed guest…depression. The holidays often bring on emotional extremes, from happiness to sadness. It is a …
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Personal Health Care would like to say thank you to all who have served, and to those who are currently serving in our military. The sacrifices you made and continue to make in honor and duty to our country are worthy of praise. Freedom is not free and we greatly appreciate all that you have …
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Personal Health Care participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s this past Sunday November 9th at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. This was our 3rd year participating and supporting Alzheimer’s but, our first time joining the walk in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Walk to End Alzheimer’s was one of the top walks in the country last …
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It is that time of year when the leaves start to fall and the temperatures begin to drop. Everybody is thinking about all they did during the summer and how they are going to plan for the winter holidays. One the biggest factors we need to plan for during this time of year is how …
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