A single prescription that can deliver 31 health benefits? And, it’s FREE? Sound too good to be true? It’s not! Read on… What single prescription can claim all these health benefits? Mood improves Decreases knee pain Reduces risk of stroke 40% decrease in lower back pain Reduces glaucoma risk (lowers pressure inside the eye) Cuts Alzheimer’s Disease risk by 50% over 5 years Lowers blood pressure Builds bones mass (reducing risk of osteoporosis) Decreases odds of catching a cold by 30-50% Arthritis can be prevented and managed Increases heart and respiratory fitness in adults with Type 2 Diabetes What can […]
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been the subject of many headlines in recent months. Due to the various elements and timetables contained in the ACA, there is also plenty of confusion about what the Act will mean for you. Thankfully there are also many resources to help determine what changes and what does not change in light of the ACA. We will share a list of resources at the end of this brief overview. But when you have questions or receive information that you don’t understand, do not feel badly. Even so called “experts” are confused by the various […]
Healthy Snacking for Aging Seniors What are you doing to age in a healthy manner? Exercising? Eating healthy foods in the right portions? Taking your medications and vitamins as prescribed? Enjoying some social time with family or friends by phone or in person? All these simple things can help you age in a healthier way. When we neglect any of the items above, we risk our good health and energy. Since we can’t avoid aging, we should do what we can to remain healthy and vital. Recently, one of our dedicated in home caregivers posted a picture of a BEAUTIFUL […]
Cleanliness Affects Health Chronic conditions or recovery from a medical procedure can be very taxing on our bodies and minds. While our bodies work to heal, the condition of our home can either hinder or help. It has been proven that a cluttered, dirty environment can be depressing and actually decreases motivation. To heal, we often have to move, exercise, stimulate our minds and bodies. That is difficult to do with stacks of papers and magazines sapping our energy levels. And it is important to remember that you may already have a compromised immune system. But a home must also […]
We have all experienced the frustration: you aren’t feeling well…you call your doctor’s office for an appointment…you have to wait weeks to be scheduled…you exhaust yourself getting ready, driving, parking, walking into the office…have to fill out the same forms you filled out at your last visit…pull out your identification and Medicare cards…sit and wait in the waiting room…finally get called back to an exam room…and wait, and wait, and wait for the doctor to finally come see you. Then, the doctor is in and out of the exam room in what seems like a few minutes and you feel […]
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been the subject of many headlines in recent weeks. Due to the various elements and timetables contained in the ACA, there is also plenty of confusion about what the Act will mean for you. Thankfully there are also many resources to help us determine what changes and what does not change in light of the ACA. We will share a list of resources at the end of this brief overview. But when you have questions or receive information that you don’t understand, do not feel badly. Even so called “experts” are confused by the […]
Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia can present unusual challenges when it comes to caregiving. West Palm Beach caregivers, Aker Kasten Home Health Care, is dedicated to providing home care which maximizes one’s quality of life. In addition to our aides assisting a client with Alzheimer’s or Dementia with the activities of daily living, we wanted to provide them with specialized training so they can truly engage and encourage our client each and every day! At our recent In-Service Caregiving Training, which we provide throughout the year as an educational offering to all our caregivers, we invited Barbara Curtis from FAU’s Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center to […]
Did you know that today is National Walking Day? Did you know that physical inactivity doubles the risk of heart disease? The American Heart Association has many tips and tools to help you discover the importance of physical activity. One of the best things about walking as exercise is that walking is free, can be done anywhere (even walking in your home or marching in place in front of the TV during commercial breaks!) and can significantly improve your overall well-being. Statistics show that 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women are at risk for heart disease. And research […]
March is nearly over. Did it come in like a lion or a lamb for you? We have enjoyed windy weather, the ides of March, college basketball’s March Madness is in full swing, and now you may find yourself involved in a religious observation of Passover or Resurrection Sunday, then the month is concluded. But wait! There’s more! It’s not over just yet. March is also National Nutrition Month and before the month marches on, we wanted to remind you of a few resources to encourage you to eat well–all year long–and present you with a fun challenge… Marching On […]
March is National Nutrition Month, so this is a good time to gather up some helpful information about what to eat! For many of us, nutrition seems intimidating. We are bombarded with information about diets, recipes, cooking shows, news stories advocating some new super food or health scares related to food. Let’s be honest. When many of us think about what we are going to eat it’s a matter of what do we have in the house. And when we are in the grocery, we mostly look for items we know we enjoy. It does take a bit of effort to plan out healthy, balanced […]