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Water Aerobics…How To Beat The Heat and Look Good Doing It!
Posted on July 16, 2012 by jplitman@lutheranhomecare.org

  Many people think of the hot summer weather as a great time to relax in the air conditioning and become a couch potato.  While relaxing in the a/c can be nice on occasion, another way to spend your summer … Continue reading →

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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 now.  Two years after … Continue reading →

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And the next thing I knew, I was on the floor….
Posted on January 30, 2012 by ciacona@lutheranhomecare.org

  It happens fast! You get up during the night to get to the bathroom and the next thing you know, you have had a fall. The floor was slippery, the lighting was poor and you were in a hurry. … Continue reading →

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Happiness is a Choice in 2012
Posted on January 23, 2012 by apickel@lutheranhomecare.org

  Happy 2012! Every holiday season seems to fly by in an instant.  We focus on decorating, buying presents and enjoying the sweet treats that the season brings.  Christmas cards are delivered and we are reminded that we are thought … 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 … 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 … Continue reading →

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Got Gas?
Posted on August 26, 2011 by msimpson@lutheranhomecare.org

    Adapting to Your New Colostomy/Ileostomy Diet After your colostomy/ileostomy, your doctor will most likely place you on a low fiber/low residue diet. This means temporarily avoiding or limiting certain foods. Why? Dietary fiber found in plants cannot be … 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 … Continue reading →

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Staying Cool in the Hot Summer Weather
Posted on July 28, 2011 by jplitman@lutheranhomecare.org

With record breaking high temperatures across the country, many of us are seeking ways to cool down.  Not only is it important to take some time to avoid the heat for our comfort, but also for our safety.  The elderly, … 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 … Continue reading →

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