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Alzheimer's Awareness Month is September

Hearthside is committed to preserving the unique skills and abilities of each individual client, thereby meeting each client at his or her point of need. Family is important to everyone, and therefore, we are committed to preserving a sense of family and providing ongoing family support. Family members and friends are encouraged to remain actively involved as much as possible in their loved one's care. Hearthside offers ongoing support to families to help them understand and cope with the needs and changes of their loved one. We call this approach to our philosophy the Special Companion Program. Hearthside provides the individual with Alzheimer's and their family with what all of us need: love, compassion and respect.

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For Larice - How Can Hearthside Assist You Today With Your In Home Care Needs?

For Larice – and thank you Orrell Design Greensboro Thank you for encouraging people to take care of themselves, live healthy, and age well. “How can Hearthside assist you today with your in home care needs?” Call us at 336-808-1351  

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Ageless Inspiration from Herbs to Have in Your Living Healthy Lineup

The health benefits from eating herbs are numerous. Grow some today, add them to your salads, use them in your cooking! Always keep them on hand in your living healthy lineup of activities and foods to eat!

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Ageless Inspiration from NPR and from Man Who Hasn't Stopped Swimming and Winning

We thank Ina Jaffe and NPR News for this story on Graham Johnson. We also thank AHHC, the Association for Home and Hospice Care of NC for posting the story and sharing it on Facebook. AHHC - where you can get and benefit from R.E.A.L. - Resources, Education, Advocacy, and Leadership! >> Age Hasn't Stopped This Man from.....

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Ageless Inspiration and AARP's Commonsense Solutions for Rx Drug Costs and Our Cutting the Clutter

So here are some tips our senior in-home care Greensboro and Piedmont Triad clients have shared over the years with us on keeping the home clutter-free and make it safer, too. If you haven’t used it or worn it in the past 12 months – it needs to GO! While de-cluttering the bathroom, remember to check expiration dates on your medications. While you’re de-cluttering – throw out those throw rugs. They are one of the worst tripping hazards. Make sure all your kitchen towels and curtains are kept away from open flames.

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Elder Law and Long Term Care Services Information Greensboro NC

A. Frank Johns, CELA, was interviewed by News 2 - watch this video for information about Planning for Long Term Care, Power of Attorney

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ADHD Medication Use in Reducing Fall Risk with Older Adults

Here is an amazing article regarding an alternative use of an ADHD medication> Thank you Stonehearth Newsletters for this. Fall Risk in Adults Can Be Reduced    

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AARP - Ageless Inspiration Exercise - Learn from Ernestine Shepherd

Ernestine Shepherd states in this article in AARP that 'Exercise is the ultimate anti-aging pill'. Here is an excerpt: People spend thousands of dollars a year trying to relax wrinkles, keep the gray at bay or hide their handles. It’s all in an effort to capture the mythical fountain of youth. But if you ask Ernestine Shepherd, of Baltimore, what her anti-aging pill of choice is, she’ll tell you it's ________

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Advocating for Home Care Home Health and Hospice Every Day in NC and In-Home Care Greensboro

http://www.homeandhospicecare.org/carepac/home.html

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Are You Living Healthy? Let Hearthside Home Care Help You

Living Healthy is an evidence-based program that provides solutions to help those with chronic health conditions take charge of their lives by better managing their disease

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