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Happy Older Americans Month!!!
Posted on April 30, 2012 by jplitman@lutheranhomecare.org

          May is Older Americans Month!  In 1963, May was designated as Senior Citizens Month by John F. Kennedy.  It was renamed by Jimmy Carter in 1980 as Older Americans Month, which is what we celebrate … Continue reading →

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New Local Office in Washington County, MD
Posted on March 13, 2012 by mfurlong@lutheranhomecare.org

Due to growth in Washington County, Maryland, we have opened a local office there to enhance client services.  We have been providing home health care to residents of Washington County since 1983 and in 2011 made more than 6,000 home … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Green
Posted on March 7, 2012 by vdavis@lutheranhomecare.org

It’s March and that can only mean two things – March Madness for all of you who are college basketball fans and St. Patrick’s Day.  I always wondered why Americans celebrate this holiday.  After doing some research into this special … Continue reading →

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LIFE Lutheran Services Welcomed at the PA Capitol
Posted on November 16, 2011 by mfurlong@lutheranhomecare.org

LIFE Lutheran Services held a rally yesterday at the Capitol Rotunda to thank Pennsylvania on behalf of all LIFE (Living Independence For the Elderly) programs throughout the state for ongoing support of this program which serves our most frail citizens where … Continue reading →

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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Posted on October 20, 2011 by jplitman@lutheranhomecare.org

As you may know, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Although we generally think of women when we hear breast cancer, it is important that the men don’t stop reading once they discover the topic.  While it is less … Continue reading →

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How to Celebrate National Grandparents Day!
Posted on September 2, 2011 by jplitman@lutheranhomecare.org

National Grandparents Day is coming up quickly, on Sunday, September 11th 2011. It is held annually on the first Sunday after Labor Day since it’s inception by Jimmy Carter in 1978. President Carter’s goal in making such a holiday was … Continue reading →

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Helpful Tips for Gardening with Arthritis
Posted on August 18, 2011 by ciacona@lutheranhomecare.org

Hasn’t this been hot, dry summer? You sure can loose the desire to spend time in your  garden during these scorching summer days. But, fall and cooler weather will be just around the corner. When the temperatures begin to drop and the foliage takes on that … Continue reading →

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Vacation?!? What Will We Do With Mom (or Dad)?
Posted on August 1, 2011 by jplitman@lutheranhomecare.org

It’s that time of year again when many of us are going on vacation. For those of you who are caring for an elderly mother, father, or other loved one at home, vacation may seem like a dream, a very … Continue reading →

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Gardening is a “Labor of Love” but what health benefits can it provide?
Posted on July 20, 2011 by ciacona@lutheranhomecare.org

Did you ever stop to consider all of the health benefits of gardening? To many, it means hard work; bending stretching, lifting and maybe using muscles you forgot you had.  However, not only does gardening provide good physical exercise, it can have numerous health benefits.  According to the University of … Continue reading →

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