Practicing healthy nutrition and eating habits should be a priority at any age, but as we get older our body and lifestyle changes significantly. A slowing metabolism, changing calorie requirements, and chronic medical conditions can make meeting nutritional needs a challenge. Finding a good balance… Read More »Tips for Eating Healthy as You Age Including an Ingredient That is Often Missed
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 1 in 4 older American adults aged 65+ falls each year. But falling is not a normal part of the aging process, and steps can be taken to prevent them. Whether or not an injury… Read More »Action Items That Reduce the Risk of Falling
Since 2003, HealthStar Home Health has been committed to providing culturally-relevant healthcare services to traditionally under-served populations. We are constantly working to understand the communities we serve to ensure we are responding to their needs. Our clients benefit from the range of healthcare services that… Read More »Ketamine Therapy Treatment
It’s no secret that technology is one of the most important tools in any job. But how far can that technology go to really serve us? Well as it turns out, pretty far, and especially as of late! Now obviously this includes the medical technology… Read More »Technology’s Role in Staying Connected
It has been almost a full calendar year since the “new normal” has taken precedence in our daily lives, and to say that things have changed would be a rather blunt understatement. Specifically in regard to HealthStar, we have had to fully invest in and… Read More »Find a Pandemic Care Partner With HealthStar Home Health
Here’s something basic that we’ve been doing all our lives, but some of us might still not be “doing it right.” Basic hand washing is the best way to prevent the spread of most illnesses. That’s right, from the common cold to influenza to the… Read More »Clean Hands are Just the Beginning
If you’re anything like me, you’re sitting there, looking at a long list of to-do’s, feeling like summer really ended fast. We’re in week 2 of school for most of MN, but it already feels like October!
It’s hot. It’s humid. My body craves two things: Cold water, everywhere Shade Sometimes, on the weekend, I’m lucky enough to stand in the kiddie pool. Mostly, though, my kids run around the yard like they can’t feel it’s So. Hot. Outside. And guess who… Read More »Fun and Free – Budget Friendly Activities for the Dog Days of Summer
We’ve all had various successes, from small to monumental; moments when we gain the strength and the ability to take care of things on our own.
To me, May is a reminder of kindness. My favorite part of May has always been “May Day,” celebrated on May 1st. To celebrate, my family would create a little basket of goodies for each of our neighbors. Then, the fun: ding the neighbor’s doorbell,… Read More »Better Health through Kindness