Mondays are....[caption id="attachment_3726" align="aligncenter" width="150"] Magnificent[/caption] Mondays are magnificent and fruitful days! Enjoy your fruit!
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...Eat more fresh fruit! Stay hydrated. Fresh fruit is a good source of hydration. [caption id="attachment_3730" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Love Thyself. Eat fresh fruit. Stay hydrated. Fruits are a good source for hydration[/caption]
Health: Foot Care and the Right Pair of Shoes
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Be kind to your feet. As we age, the years of wear and tear can be hard on them. Disease, bad circulation, poorly trimmed toenails, and wearing shoes that don't fit can also harm your feet. Nurse Gina has discussed many times within the FirstLight Home Care family that foot problems are sometimes the first sign of more serious medical conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and nerve or circulatory disorders. Her recommendations.... practice good foot care. The National Institute on Aging recommends that you look at your feet often; use a mirror to look at the bottoms of your feet....
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Keep your Brain Sharp and Healthy with 5 Small Changes
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Are you getting more forgetful? We all have occasional lapses, especially once we hit our forties. It might be alarming to you to have a “senior moment” now and then, but the good news is that research shows that by keeping your brain healthy with the right diet and “brain” exercise, you can keep your cognitive function strong – boosting your memory and brainpower. Here are five things you can do to stay sharp. Eat Fish: People who eat fish once a week have a 60% lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (research by Martha Clare Morris, ScD.). The reason...
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August 2015 Newsletter Uncommon News from the Hearth
[caption id="attachment_3850" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Backyard Barbeque[/caption] Looking for some helpful tips for better management of stress during your travel, and helpful hints for travelling with your dog, how to help avoid rehospitalization, and a good pork barbeque recipe ? Find this and more in our August newsletter, with a Guest Feature Article from Felicia Brown
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The Benefits of Dancing and Aging
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Dancing is a great social outlet, a fun form of exercise and will help you slow down the aging process. Hello people, let’s boogie. Dancing and depression: Australian researchers* found that men and women with mood disorders who participated in a two-week tango instruction program felt less depressed and experienced significant reductions in their levels of stress. Dancing is good activity to keep you social and active. Dancing and Strength: Dance classes, such as Salsa, can increase an older adult’s strength and balance. A study published in the journal Gerontology found that dancing provides a safe and feasible exercise program...
Happy at Home and Hearthside Home Care Testimonials
[caption id="attachment_3846" align="aligncenter" width="120"] Crystal Elliott is an in-home aide at Hearthside Home Care. Listen to her talk about why she loves her job.[/caption] WAY TO GO TEAM! WE LOVE HEARING FROM HAPPY TEAM MEMBERS >> AND,WE LOVE HEARING FROM HAPPY CLIENTS: And From Daughter of Client In Greensboro: "My mother has PD Parkinson's Disease and Cerebral Palsy Hearthside is provides us with home care.... I have had the pleasure of dealing with the caregivers, nurses, office staff and the even the owner, who wears many hats in the company, and have only experienced kindness, professionalism, and wonderful customer service....
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Sunscreen, Summertime Essentials, and Healthy Skin Care
Summertime! After this past winter, most of us will spend as much time outside enjoying that beautiful sunlight as possible. But, let’s not forget the sunscreen…ultra important. Even when you go out to run a quick errand or a 15 minute jog around the block. Most people understand that sunscreen protects our skin from UV radiation. And while it’s important to get that vitamin D, it’s equally important to protect our skin from burning. Lotion, ointment, gel, or spray, choose the one that works best for you. Take good care of your skin. It's the largest organ of your body...
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Stress Less, Eat Better, Travel Healthy, Be Happy and Healthy at Home
[caption id="attachment_3827" align="aligncenter" width="64"] Felicia Brown, LMBT, Owner at A to Zen Massage, Greensboro, North carolina[/caption] S-T-R-E-S-S - beat it, manage it.. read more Sign Up to receive our newsletters!
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