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Stroke Recovery: Medical Attention, Rehabilitation and Support

May is National Stroke Month, a time to raise awareness about stroke detection and recovery. A stroke is a medical emergency with potentially life-altering consequences. It’s important to understand the significance of prompt medical attention, rehabilitation, and support in stroke recovery. Let’s explore these key parts of stroke recovery and how they contribute to the […]

National Healthcare Decisions Day: Why It Matters and How You Can Participate

National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) is an annual initiative held on April 16th in the United States to promote and raise awareness about the importance of advance care planning. The goal is to encourage people to think about and communicate their healthcare preferences and decisions with their loved ones and healthcare providers. NHDD was founded […]

Self-Care Tips for Senior Women

In honor of Women’s History Month, we curated a list of self-care tips for women in their senior years. Remember that self-care is not a luxury, but a necessity. Taking care of yourself can improve your overall well-being and quality of life. We hope you find these self-care tips helpful and start implementing them soon. […]

Top 10 Ways To Have A Healthy Heart

Maintaining a healthy heart is important because the heart is responsible for pumping blood and delivering oxygen and nutrients to the body’s tissues and organs. A healthy heart can help reduce the risk of developing heart disease, which is a leading cause of death worldwide. Additionally, having a healthy heart can improve overall physical and […]

10 New Year Resolutions for 2023

Do you hear everyone around you making new year resolutions and you don’t know where to start? Read below and stick to any that resonate with you. Have any new year resolutions you want to share with us. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram and let us know in the comment section […]

5 Gift Ideas for Seniors This Christmas

Are you stressing over what to buy your parents or grandparents for Christmas? When thinking of gift ideas for seniors, we try to be thoughtful and practical. Shopping for others can be difficult, but shopping for our senior loved ones can be especially challenging. We have a few ideas that might help you when you […]

Five Ways To Care For Caregivers

November is National Caregivers Month. A caregiver’s job can be overwhelming, exhausting, and be overlooked. They also need attention and caregiving to allow them time and space to recharge and carry on their mission. If you’re wondering how you can help, here are 5 ways to care for caregivers. These are just some ways you […]

Benefits of Physical Therapy for Stroke Patients

October is Physical Therapy Month. A stroke often leaves individuals with impairments. Using physical therapy, most patients regain lost function and learn or improve skills that can compensate for lost abilities. The success of rehabilitation depends on specialized health care professionals who coordinate a customized rehabilitation program specifically for the patient. This interdisciplinary team can […]

September is National Preparedness Month

Are you ready? We have some advice from ready.gov about the ways you and your family can stay safe and be prepared for disasters! Kids Children are the future & an important part of building a national culture of preparedness. Prepare your kids for disasters and emergencies. Take time to make a plan and have […]

10 Back-To-School Tips for Your Family This Year

“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!” Benjamin Franklin Can you believe its time to go back to school already? As summer comes to an end and South Florida back-to-school season begins, it can be hard to get back into a regular schedule — both for kids and adults. This transition period […]