Posts by Stacy Appleton
Brain Fog… It’s a Thing!
Got Brain Fog? It’s a Thing… Are you struggling to tackle simple projects or feel like it’s hard to organize your thoughts? If yes, then you could be one of the millions experiencing “brain fog” – a byproduct of chronic stress that has dramatically increased over the past year. Other symptoms of brain fog include:…
Read MoreCold Weather Safety Older Adults
Cold Weather Safety Older Adults If you are like most people, you feel cold every now and then during the winter. What you may not know is that just being really cold can make you very sick. Older adults can lose body heat fast—faster than when they were young. Changes in your body that come…
Read MoreFebruary is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. To prevent heart disease and increase awareness of its effects, Stay Well Home Health is participating in American Heart Month. You can make healthy changes to lower your risk of developing heart disease. Controlling and preventing risk…
Read MoreSmart Technology for Seniors and Family
Smart Technology for Seniors and Families If you’re living with dementia or know someone who is, then this is for you! We are going to talk about different technology that can help with different aspects of daily life for those who are living with or caring for someone with dementia. Smart Care Technology is data-collecting…
Read MoreHoliday Health Tips
Holiday Health Tips For some health care workers and caregivers, the holidays can be a joyful time when spirits are lighter. It feels good to care for loved ones and enjoy time together, celebrating with family traditions. But for many the holidays also bring added stress—an already busy caregiver finds there’s, even more, to do…
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving As marching bands prepare to take to the streets of Chicago and New York as part of the biggest and best Thanksgiving Day Parades, we decided to dig up a few fun facts about Thanksgiving! Do you know what was served at the first Thanksgiving? How about how many calories are consumed on average on…
Read MoreHappy Home Care Month
Happy Home Care Month November kicks off a month of events honoring the home care and hospice community and the millions of nurses, home care aides, therapists, and others who tirelessly serve patients and their families throughout the country, and play a central role in our nation’s health care system. It’s also a time to…
Read MoreHealthy Halloween Tips and Ideas
Healthy Halloween Tips and Ideas Too much Halloween candy got you spooked? The kids look adorable in their costumes and are counting down the days until October 31! Are you ready for the sugar rush? With a little creativity, you can find fun ways to include some healthy options in the mix, whether you’re having…
Read MoreBenefits of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
According to BreastCancer.org, one in eight women, or about 12 percent of the female population, will eventually be diagnosed with breast cancer. It is true that the incidence rate of cancer has decreased over the past two decades, and early diagnosis and treatment have helped reduce the death toll associated with breast cancer. Even with…
Read MoreMedicare Open Enrollment – Are you Ready?
Medicare open enrollment is just around the corner. We’ve created a quick video to share some tips on how to navigate through this process. Check it out!
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