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Monthly Archives: October 2022

GET THE FACTS ABOUT LONG-TERM & SHORT-TERM SKILLED CARE
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GET THE FACTS ABOUT LONG-TERM & SHORT-TERM SKILLED CARE

11 Oct 2022

Every family needs to know who to call and where to go when they need skilled care. Skilled care is nursing and therapy care that can only be safely and effectively performed by, or under the supervision of professionals, or technical personnel. It’s healthcare given when you need skilled nursing ... Read More »

Aging Changes Our Bones
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Aging Changes Our Bones

11 Oct 2022

Exercise and a well-balanced diet can help prevent bone loss, or osteoporosis. By OHM staff As we age, our bones lose the ability to replace certain cells as fast as they degrade, and if that degradation is significant, it can result in osteoporosis (bone density/bone loss), or osteopenia (loss of ... Read More »

Diet and Exercise: What Children Need for Healthy Bones
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Diet and Exercise: What Children Need for Healthy Bones

11 Oct 2022

Good habits now contribute to long-term health. By OHM staff Childhood is a critical time for developing strong, healthy bones. A balance between exercise, healthy diet, and adequate levels of calcium and vitamin D go a long way to build the kind of strong bones kids need later in life ... Read More »

Bone and Joint Disorders Affect People of All Ages
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Bone and Joint Disorders Affect People of All Ages

11 Oct 2022

Orthopedic Specialists Help People Get Back to Living the Quality of Life They Desire In the U.S., around 126.6 million people (about half the adult population) experience musculoskeletal (bone and joint) problems, says a report by the United States Bone and Joint Initiative. These issues include bone and joint diseases ... Read More »

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