Some say that feeling stiff and having joint pain is an inevitable part of growing older, but this is not entirely true. These experiences can transition from aches pains that come and go with the weather to much more serious and even crippling conditions all under the umbrella of arthritis. Arthritis is not a single …
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In celebration of International Nurses Day, Assisting Hands Home Care Monmouth is recognizing Stephen Hoelle, RN-BC, our director of nursing. Stephen loves to teach and help patients manage their health care situation by coming up with creative solutions to meet long- and short-term home care needs. He works with every patient and their family to …
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During the COVID outbreak, Assisting Hands Home Care caregivers are delivering essential in-home care every day to citizens in Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean County to keep them safe and healthy. Home care is often left out of the health care conversation but it is a vital lifeline to so many. As front-line workers who care …
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There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed our lives. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that all people over 60 stay at home and that all care facilities and senior centers close to visitors, as the odds of contracting the virus increase significantly with age. Staying at home and avoiding …
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For seniors, good nutrition is one of the keys to staying healthy and strong. The human body works best when it has access to all of the vitamins and nutrients that it needs. A well-balanced diet not only helps ensure that seniors are getting proper nutrition but it also can help them maintain a healthy …
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Doctor visits are an important part of staying healthy. Seeing your physician for regular checkups isn’t exactly anyone’s idea of fun, but it gives you the opportunity to take control of your own health by working with a medical professional who knows your history and can make recommendations tailored to your needs and lifestyle. Make …
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You think you’re in good health, right? Don’t have time for an annual checkup? Or what about your parents or grandparents for whom you are responsible—are you avoiding taking them in for their checkups because they “just don’t need one right now?” The problem with that is that, for one, the purpose of prevention is …
Information about COVID-19 circulating the Internet with a large variety of sources, some of which are accurate, and some aren’t. To help keep you safe and healthy, we have put together a summary of the CDC’s guidelines and resources for easy access. The situation across the country continues to change, so keep checking back to …
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Yoga is growing in popularity all over the world for all-around good health and wellness. The great thing about yoga is that it’s really low-impact for the body, relieves pain, and even improves mental function. Do it at Home The great thing about yoga—especially chair yoga—is that you can do it anywhere. That’s great for …
5 Ways to Exercise Your Brain—and Why It’s Important Most people have a pretty good understanding that staying healthy typically requires some sort of exercise—even if it’s gentle chair exercises, light walking, or stretching—and eating right. But did you know that you should actually be exercising your brain too? Mental fitness includes your brain health …
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