Posts by Stacy Appleton
Happy 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!
Read MoreCaregiver Depression: A Silent Health Crisis
Caregiver Depression: A Silent Health Crisis In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, we wanted to address a very important and relevant topic—caregiver depression. A conservative estimate reports 20% of family caregivers to suffer from depression, twice the rate of the general population. This is a health crisis that needs to be brought to light.…
Read MoreCan A Gallon A Day Keep the Doctor Away?
What Happens When You Drink a Gallon of Water a Day? The typical adult body is made up of approximately 60 percent water. A steady supply of water is a critical component of health and wellness. Unfortunately, many people forget the benefits of drinking water. The result can lead to chronic dehydration. Dehydration occurs when…
Read MoreCaregiver Burnout Got You Down
Caregiver Burnout During COVID Times Being a caregiver can be an exhausting and difficult task. It’s important to recognize caregiver burnout and cope healthily. Understanding caregiver burnout symptoms and coping mechanisms can help make caregiving more enjoyable and fulfilling. About 1 in 3 adults serves as an informal caregiver to another adult, like an aging…
Read MoreA Thank You to All the Health Care Heroes
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has unfolded over the last few weeks, time often feels like it’s slowed to a standstill. The onslaught of news headlines has made it difficult for the general public to discern how worried they should really be, and so the attempts to “flatten the curve” have been uncoordinated thus far.…
Read MorePractical Ways To Save Money In Unknown Times
One major consequence of the COVID pandemic is that many people are left worrying about their financial stability. Those facing a drop in income due to job loss or reduced hours may be left wondering how they will pay their bills. Although, we don’t have a perfect solution we wanted to share some practical tips…
Read MoreMothers Day During COVID… Let’s Celebrate!
Mothers day is just around the corner. You may be worried about how you are going to celebrate it while social distancing. Just because you may not be able to celebrate in person, you can still do it virtually. Now is a great time to make new traditions using a little extra effort and creativity.…
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