Tools for Schools 2024
On September 12, members of Gloria Dei Communities visited Thurgood Marshall Elementary and Benjamin Franklin Elementary in Philadelphia[Read More]
Posted on November 28, 2018 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
As the population ages in the US and we watch more and more of the baby boomer generation retire, our country will continue to see a rise in the need for at home care. However, an increasingly popular option has become personal care. Previously, personal care has had an unwanted stigma attached to it. Read More
Posted on November 6, 2018 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
The ability to communicate is a skill we’ve learned from a young age. It’s much like riding a bike or tying our shoes. However, unlike those previous examples, communication isn’t some skill that we learn once and never have to work at it again. There are numerous scenarios that require different approaches to communication in order to have a much more effective conversation, based on who our audience is. Read More
Posted on October 24, 2018 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
Breast cancer awareness is not the only health issue that is celebrated in the month of October. October 20th marked a day of recognition regarding Osteoporosis, a bone disease that involves a lack of bone production or an overall weakening of the bones. Fortunately, this disease is largely preventable through education and some simple lifestyle changes. Read More
Posted on October 5, 2018 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
Around this time last year, we posted an article about Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the importance of prevention through detection. By catching it in the early stages of the disease, your chances of survival greatly increase. That’s why you should always schedule checkups, not solely in the month of October, but in every month of the year. Read More
Posted on September 21, 2018 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in individuals who are 65 years or older. It’s a harsh statistic to read but hopefully the weight of it will move you to do something about it, because heart disease is 100% preventable. The term is an umbrella term that includes serious conditions from coronary artery disease to congestive heart failure. Read More
Posted on September 7, 2018 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
There’s a longstanding belief that, as we get older, achy joints and added pounds are just something we have to deal with at a certain age. We believe that there’s nothing to be done, to avoid these problems and the side effects of aging. Through research, we’ve found that this is not true. Read More
Posted on August 10, 2017 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
As you age, you might notice that your skin becomes a little less elastic and a little drier. This is quite common. It’s why we get more wrinkles as we get older. Unfortunately, there are also chronic conditions that come with our aging skin as well. One of these conditions is known as psoriasis. Read More
Posted on June 22, 2017 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
The summer is the perfect time to get out and be active. There are plenty of things to do when the days are longer and warmer. In fact, if you want some ideas, you can read our latest blog here. However, it’s also important to monitor your body temperature and your hydration level, while you’re doing all of these activities. Read More
