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Go Plastic Bag Free!
By Jamie McPherson, Your Own Home “Good afternoon. Paper or plastic?” “Neither. I brought my own.” A new plastic bag ban is here to stay in Delaware. Following the lead of states…
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Addressing Food Insecurity: You Can Help!
By Jamie McPherson, Your Own Home In-Home Senior Care Food insecurity has been a growing topic for many years, with the majority of the focus being on children. What hasn’t been discussed…
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Fill Your Cup as Summer Heats Up: Hydration Tips from Saint Francis LIFE
Roughly 75% of Americans suffer from chronic dehydration. As summer approaches, it’s important to know the effects of hydration on your health. Water makes up about 60% of our bodies. We lose…
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Country House: REDEFINING SENIOR LIVING FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
A vibrant new village of cottages, aimed to fulfill every need and want of today’s active older adults, is coming to Wilmington, Delaware, and with it, bubbling excitement over the future of…
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Saint Francis LIFE Program: A Ray of Hope for the Elderly
Live independent. Live healthy. LIVE MORE. Saint Francis LIFE helps seniors in our community live safely at home, even throughout the pandemic. Now, in the brighter days, we are here to help…
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Caregiver’s Corner: Finding a Balance for the Caregiver; 12 Stress-Reducing Strategies
Caring for loved ones during an illness is incredibly difficult and stressful. Caregiver burnout is real. In order to care for others, remember to care for yourself. Use these coping strategies to…
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Seven Things You Should Know About Your Loved Ones
The holidays are coming up, and with it, family get-togethers. Of course, everyone wants to have fun with the family, but having everyone together also offers an opportunity to have some serious…
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Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation is Expanding
More Innovative Care Services Come to Southern Delaware When Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center opened its doors in April 2020 in the heart of the dynamic Milford Wellness Village, it provided southern…
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Foods for the Heart
Heart-Healthy Ingredient Substitutions Whether you’re recovering from a heart attack or trying to prevent one, a healthy diet should be part of the plan. As you start building your healthy eating strategy,…
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Osteoporosis, Supplements and Exercise: What Can You Do?
Dear Dr. Don, I am a 61-year-old female. I take calcium every day and I try to swim 4 days per week. My doctor recently told me my vitamin D levels are…
