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Don’t Let the Holidays Be a Pain
November 1, 2022
Categories: Best Practices, Holidays, Home Health
The holidays are such a fun time with family and friends! With all the fun fall festivities to all the Christmas family gatherings there is so much to do during the holidays! When life gets busy it can be easy to forget to take care of our bodies while doing all the preparations that these activities and gatherings entail. Failing to take precautions and take care of our body can result in aches and pains later. We are going... Read More
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Best Post-Surgery Practices to Stay Safe
May 1, 2022
Categories: Home Health, Physical Therapy, Tips, Wellness Programs
Many people view surgery as a fix to whatever has been ailing them. Whether it was a torn ligament from a sports injury or a joint replacement from aging, you are finally ready to be on the path to health and wellness. However, what many people don’t think about is how their journey to recovery at home can be another hurdle they must face. From simple solutions to long-term habits, NARA... Read More
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Move More Month
April 1, 2022
Categories: Exercise, Home Health
Warmer weather is here which means it’s time to get up and get moving! Every April, the American Heart Association promotes Move More Month – a time for everyone to focus on making every move count. Join NARA as we take small steps that add up to huge strides all month long!
How Can Physical Therapy Help with Heart Health
January 21, 2022
Categories: Best Practices, Healthcare, Home Health, Wellness Programs
Heart disease accounts for 1 in every 4 deaths. That’s nearly 650,000 Americans ever year. This staggering statistic is one of the biggest reasons that February is devoted to heart health in the US. This year, we at NARA want to help everyone understand how physical therapy can benefit heart health.
First, we want to acknowledge... Read More
Physical Therapy Month
September 27, 2021
Categories: Holidays, Home Health, Physical Therapy
In honor of National Physical Therapy Month, we’re here to discuss the six main types as well as how PT can be beneficial to you. When physical therapy is mentioned, most people automatically think of recovering from an injury. While that is one form, there are many others that serve important purposes as well. Let’s jump right in!
Types of Physical Therapy
Rehabilitative Physical TherapyWhen somebody undergoes surgery, it can take a while... Read More
Healthy Aging Month: How Physical Therapy Can Help You As You Age
September 1, 2021
Categories: Home Health, Long Term Care, Managed Care, Physical Therapy, Self care
Every stage of life comes with new challenges, especially as we start to grow older. However, age doesn’t have to be a limiting factor in your life. In fact, physical therapy can help you as you age to ensure that you’re able to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a level of independence. This Healthy Aging Month, learn about all of the benefits of regular physical therapy.
Work From Home Exercises
March 1, 2021
Categories: Home Health, Tips
Last year was a tough year for many people. For those of us in the healthcare field, long days, new regulations and the ever-present fear of COVID-19 were huge challenges to overcome. But challenges weren’t exclusively present to healthcare workers. Many of our patients, friends and families were affected by the chaos of 2020. Now, many of the adult clients that we see have jobs that require them to sit... Read More
National Nutrition Month: Personalize Your Plate
March 1, 2021
Categories: General, Home Health
Something we can all agree on is how important our diet is to our recovery and overall health. We know that nutrition isn’t one size fits all, so it’s fitting that this year’s National Nutrition Month is focused on how to personalize our plates. In fact, you can overhaul your eating habits in four easy steps spread out over four weeks. Here’s... Read More
Healthy Holiday Alternatives
December 16, 2020
Categories: Home Health, Uncategorized
It’s that time of year! As we all start to deck the halls, it’s important to remember that our health doesn’t take time off. Whether you have diet restrictions, health goals or just want to stay on track this holiday season, we at NARA have some delicious and nutritious traditional holiday meals that will jingle bell rock your taste buds.
American Diabetes Month
November 1, 2020
Categories: Home Health, Wellness Programs
November is here and that means that it’s American Diabetes Month. With over 10% of the US population diagnosed with diabetes, it’s important for everyone to know the signs, symptoms and treatment for the ailment. However, today, we are going to take some time to focus on the foods that can not only improve how you feel but also actively lower your blood sugar levels.