Reflections on Caring for Mom
Anna came to the United States around the turn of the century with her family when she was four years old. She was not…
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Memory Care for Your Loved Ones
Caring for a loved one with memory challenges is both rewarding and demanding. Whether you’re a family caregiver, an elderly individual navigating your own…
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Fear of Falling!
I am 72 years old and still active, even though I have had left shoulder, hip, and knee replacements. My right side is “getting…
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The EzLift Bed™ Makes It Easy To Get Out of Bed in the Morning
For various reasons, many people in the Lehigh Valley find it hard to get out of bed in the morning. For people with physical…
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Short-Term Rehab To Recover Faster and More Fully
Many patients who no longer need around-the-clock hospital care are not ready to return home upon discharge. St. Luke’s University Health Network works with…
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Veteran Health Program at Valley Health Partners Community Health Center
The VHP Veteran Health Program recognizes the complex medical requirements presented by military service and focuses on healing, comfort, and care for veterans and…
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Revolutionary Procedure Treats Irregular Heart Rhythms
The mere thought of overseeing more than 20 kindergartners would make most people’s heart beat faster. But atrial fibrillation (AFib)—irregular and extremely fast heartbeats—was…
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Get Screened for Vascular Disease and Possibly Uncover a “Silent Killer”
You could be hanging out with a silent killer and not even know it, said St. Luke’s vascular surgeon Sharvil Sheth, MD. “Many people…
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Connection and Community Are Good for Your Brain
It has long been known that social isolation is bad for your health. People who have limited relationships, social connections, or social support, as…
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Weight Loss Options for Older Adults
Summer fun means something different for everyone. Whether you enjoy hiking up a mountain, sunning on a warm beach, or playing with the kids…
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