Did you know that The National Council on Aging has all types of healthy eating videos? From how to eat healthy on a budget to making good food choices, you’ll get all kinds of valuable information — take a look. LINK: https://www.ncoa.org/economic-security/benefits/food-and-nutrition/senior-nutrition/
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Why Does Heart Attack Risk Rise in the Winter?
Here’s the third article in our “In the News” series on how to stay healthier this winter. This piece will explain why heart attack rates rise in the winter and will offer you some tips on protecting yourself. LINK: https://www.capitalgazette.com/neighborhoods/ac-cn-savvy-senior-20191228-20191228-wk4pukrenngdnkuzn7k7roqdim-story.html
Winter Might Be Cold, But You Can Still Get Outside … Here’s How to Exercise Safely in January
Here’s the second article in our “In the News” series on how to live a better, healthier life. This one tells you how to keep moving — and stay safe — during those winter months. You can still go for those long walks if you bundle up the right way. LINK: https://www.dispatch.com/lifestyle/20191231/keep-yourself-moving-in-winter-months
Read all about it … Royal Health Care provides “Outstanding Service”
The Queensboro Council for Social Welfare’s 97th Annual Salute to Community Leaders honored Royal Health Care Services President Phyllis Ettinger as an “Outstanding Service Provider” in November at the Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows Park. Check out some scans from the official brochure. See here: Royal
New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthy Winter
Here’s the first recommended article in our monthly series of “In the News,” where we will share articles about various important topics. In January, we’ll discuss how to live a better, healthier life. The first article we recommend to you read talks about staying healthy this winter. LINK: https://www.savannahtribune.com/articles/savannah-seniors-lets-toast-to-a-new-decade-of-health/
Growing Older: Looking at Your Health Care Needs
Watch this informative video from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that talks about what questions you should ask your health care advisers as you grow older, what kind of tools are available to measure cognition, early warning signs for memory loss, how to prevent cognitive decline, how to assess your caregiver situation and more. […]
“In the News” – the Alzheimer’s Association on choosing an aide
Here’s the fourth article in our “In the News” series on how to choose an aide. This piece from the Alzheimer’s Association offers basic information to consider when starting your search for a home health care provider. LINK: https://www.alz.org/media/Documents/alzheimers-dementia-choosing-in-home-provider-ts.pdf
Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Home Health Aide
Here’s the third article in our “In the News” series on how to choose an aide. This piece from The National Association for Home Care & Hospice offers a starter list of questions to ask when interviewing a home health aide you are thinking of hiring. LINK: https://www.nahc.org/consumers-information/home-care-hospice-basics/right-home-care-provider/
Watch President Phyllis Ettinger Talk About How Royal Health Hires Their Staff
Royal Health Care Services President Phyllis Ettinger wants to help those who wish to remain in their homes. “I want to enable them to continue living in the surroundings they love,” she said. With more than 30 years experience, her company has tried to relieve the strain family caregivers face; the day-to-day responsibilities of caretaking […]
In the News: How to Choose an Aide
Here’s the second article in our “In the News” series on how to choose an aide. This piece from The Mayo Clinic offers questions to ask a home health care agency. LINK: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/home-care-services/art-20044609
President Phyllis Ettinger Accepts Her “Outstanding Service Provider” Award
Royal Health Care Services President Phyllis Ettinger was thrilled to receive the “Outstanding Service Provider” at the Queensboro Council for Social Welfare’s 97th Annual Salute to Community Leaders in November at the Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows Park. Watch her acceptance speech at https://youtu.be/3oixSUkJSjY
Spotlight on Keisha: Meet the staff at Royal Health Care Services
Our office coordinator/bookkeeper, Keisha, has overseen Royal Health Care Services’ cases, record keeping, billing and payroll since 2012. She’s gotten to help all sorts of people … including a 104-year-old patient who benefitted from one of our aides for many years. For Keisha, the job has been a positive experience. “I enjoy the small office […]
