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Protecting the Highly Vulnerable During Pandemic Especially for the highly vulnerable elderly, precautionary measures against COVID-19 must be strictly followed. Environment sanitation should also be done from time to time. #HighlyVulnerable #Pandemic #Elderly

Reduce Cholesterol Levels: Lose Weight Carrying even a few extra pounds contributes to high cholesterol. Small changes add up. If you drink sugary beverages, switch to tap water. Snack on air-popped popcorn or pretzels but keep track of the calories. If you crave something sweet, try sherbet or candies with little or no fat, such as jelly beans. Source: Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org//reduce-cholesterol/art-20045935... #LoseWeight #ReducingCholesterolLevels

Cholesterol’s Two Sides With an adequate amount, cholesterol can help build healthy cells. However, having high levels can increase your risk of heart disease as it can result in fatty acids depositing in your blood vessels. #Cholesterol #EmpathyHomeHealthCare

Tips for Strengthening Your Immune System Naturally Part 2 - Keep hydrated. - Manage your stress levels. - Drink immune-strengthening supplements.... - Limit added sugars. #ImmuneSystem #EmpathyHomeHealthCare

Supplements That Can Boost Your Immune System - Vitamin C - Vitamin D - Zinc... - Echinacea - Elderberry #ImmuneSystem #Supplements

Reduce Cholesterol Levels: Eat Heart-Healthy Foods - Part 2 - Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids don't affect LDL cholesterol. But they have other heart-healthy benefits, including reducing blood pressure. Foods with omega-3 fatty acids include salmon, mackerel, herring, walnuts, and flaxseeds. - Increase soluble fiber. Soluble fiber can reduce the absorption of cholesterol into your bloodstream. Soluble fiber is found in foods like oatmeal, kidney bea...ns, Brussels sprouts, apples, and pears. Source: Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org//reduce-cholesterol/art-20045935 #ReducingCholesterolLevels #HeartHealth

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Caregivers to the Rescue When your senior loved ones need help with their daily activities, Empathy Home Health Care's caregivers are always ready to assist. Rest assured that they are skilled & compassionate in promoting your health and safety. #Caregivers #HomeHealthCare

Vulnerable as We Age As we get older, we grow more and more vulnerable to falls and serious injuries. You can help reduce your loved one’s risk of falling by removing unnecessary clutter, loose carpets, and throw rugs from places where they usually wander. Contact us at 215-747-4804 to know more about what you can do for your seniors.... #Vulnerable #Seniors

Proper Medication Management With the help of our professional care team, your loved ones will never miss a dose again! Contact us at 215-747-4804 for more details about our medication management services. #MedicationManagement #EmpathyHomeHealthCare

Do Something to Stay Fit May it be walking, gardening, or starting an easy workout program, it’s important that your senior does something to help them stay fit and healthy. Ask your healthcare provider for advice on the best way to take action. #Exercise #EmpathyHomeHealthCare

Making Doctor’s Appointments Let our caregivers assist you with doctor’s appointments, dental appointments, and other events that you need to attend. Contact us at 215-747-4804 for more details!... #DoctorsAppointments #Caregivers

CDC's Guidelines to Prevent COVID-19 Websites and social media accounts of healthcare organizations, like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), must be followed by the public. They deliver the most up-to-date and reliable news regarding the current health status of the country and the world. With COVID-19 around, it's best to follow strict safety and preventive measures established by the governing bodies, including: 1. ...Washing hands frequently. 2. Disinfecting commonly touched objects and surfaces at home regularly. 3. Maintaining social distancing protocol. 4. Staying home as much as possible. #COVID19 #StaySafe

Wearing Face Masks Do not forget to wear your face masks every time you go outside and talk to people. It will reduce your risk of acquiring harmful microorganisms from the air and droplets of saliva. #FaceMasks #Safety

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Financial Assistance for Senior Care As of 2019, Medicaid pays for some of the cost of assisted living in 44 states, as well as the District of Columbia. Read more about it here: https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/paying-for-assisted-liv... #FinancialAssistance #SeniorCare

The Five-Step Process to Transformation for Caregivers If you’re caring for someone who has a chronic illness, more often than not, you’ve probably heard the phrase you should take better care of yourself once or twice in a conversation. Hence, here are five simple step process you can take to achieve that: 1. Assess... 2. Acknowledge 3. Align 4. Affirm 5. Act Read more about it here: https://caregiver.com/articles/transformational-self-care #Caregivers #EmpathyHomeHealthCare

Enjoying the Day Seniors also need to have some time to enjoy this Columbus Day. So, you may take a day off to do some fun activities with your loved ones or prepare dinner and eat together after work. #HappyColumbusDay #EmpathyHomeHealthCare

Schedule an Assessment Tell us more about what your senior needs by scheduling an appointment here: http://www.empathyhhc.com/home-care-schedule-an-assessment #Assessment #EmpathyHomeHealthCare

Proper Oral Care Do not forget to brush your teeth for at least twice daily to help in lessening any plaque build-up! Also, do floss the in-betweens of your teeth after brushing to ensure that no food is left. #OralCare #Seniors