Your kidneys are remarkable organs that carry out vital work to keep your body healthy. Despite their important role, many people don’t realize the significant
The summer season provides us with opportunities to spend time in nature. Barbeques, beach trips and picnics are among the many activities to enjoy outdoors
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 We’re Springing up to Say “Hello!”Spring arrives on Thursday, March 20! With
Protect Yourself from Social Isolation this Winter The winter season brings colder weather and less sunlight. This can lead to many, especially older adults, spending
Healthy Aging is the process of developing and maintaining functional ability that leads us to greater well-being as we age. Functional ability is the capacity
World Cancer Day, which takes place every February 4, is an international initiative with the goal to raise awareness about detection, prevention, and treatment with hopes of someday being able to prevent and better treat this awful disease known as cancer.
Family gatherings, unrealistic expectations, and loss can bring feelings of anxiety, sadness, and loneliness. Here are some tips to help you handle those holiday blues.
Physical therapy can improve overall health since the exercises and motions are geared towards building strength, improving balance and steadiness, and reducing pain.
Summer creates great opportunities for getting outside and having fun! Barbeques, beach trips and picnics are all social events we can enjoy outdoors that also provide
This month we raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementias and discuss healthy habits to potentially lower your risks of impaired cognitive function.
Happy January! The New Year brings colder weather here in our area. Colder weather can present unique challenges particularly as we age. This month we will focus on how to stay safe in cold weather.
Many know the importance of keeping our heart healthy and blood pressure within normal range. These are both very important especially when we discuss stroke
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. During this month we focus on the importance of all vaccines, not just the ones we currently hear about
Each year during the month of April campaigns bring awareness to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). “Autism Awareness Month” has recently shifted to “Autism Acceptance Month”
Last November our Health Notes contained the key points about hospice and palliative care and were presented as a brief overview with explanation of major
This month we are shedding light on Healthy Aging Awareness Month and what healthy aging is. Healthy Aging is the process of developing and maintaining
Over the last few months we have been discussing COVID-19 and all the challenges and uncertainty it has brought our lives. From increased mental health
Mental health plays a significant role in our lives. We are all facing new and different stresses, anxieties and fears during these challenging times, and
By Nicole Keefer, RN Director of Parish Nursing Diocese of Camden In preparing for this month’s Health Notes blog it almost seemed appropriate that this
National Hospice and Palliative Care Month 2019 Each year during the month of November, we acknowledge National Hospice and Palliative Care month as a way
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. This annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. Yes, even as seniors we need
Every year, more than 730,000 adults experience heart attacks. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of health-related fatalities in the United States. Most people associate
Stages of Alzheimer progression Changes in the brain related to Alzheimer’s begin years before any signs of the disease. This time period, which can last
What is Osteoporosis? It is a disease of progressive bone loss associated with an increased risk of fractures. It literally means “porous bone.” The disease
Holiday Health Tips The holidays are a time of celebration and enjoying gatherings and activities we wait for all year. Special traditions and meals fill
Arthritis means inflammation in the body’s joints (places in the body where two bones meet). Inflammation is swelling, redness and pain. It’s your body’s
Here are some tips from the National Catholic Partnership on Disability to help create an environment of acceptance and comfort when interacting or working with
Hot weather is dangerous, and everyone feels the heat differently but for the elderly, heat stroke and heat exhaustion are a real problem. Over 40% of heat-related
“Recognizing and preventing men’s health problems is not just a man’s issue. Because of its impact on wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters, (fathers, brothers and
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