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FCP Live-In was a proud Tee Sponsor of the Jewish Healthcare Centers 48th Annual Golf Classic

FCP Live-In was a proud Tee Sponsor of the Jewish Healthcare Centers 48th Annual Golf Classic FCP Live-In was proud to be a part of, and a Tee sponsor at the Jewish Healthcare Centers 48th Annual Golf Classic at the The Haven Country Club in Worcester, MA. A day of golf with fellow professionals in … Continue reading “FCP Live-In was a proud Tee Sponsor of the Jewish Healthcare Centers 48th Annual Golf Classic”

The Secret To A Healthy Heart? It’s Not Running, Say Scientists

The Secret To A Healthy Heart? It’s Not Running, Say Scientists If you enjoy gardening, then you know the physical effort it takes to raise fruits and vegetables. Digging, planting, weeding, and watering are all part of the process, but it’s worth it when the produce comes out of the ground and onto your plate. … Continue reading “The Secret To A Healthy Heart? It’s Not Running, Say Scientists”

Combat Inflammation By Eating These Foods

Combat Inflammation By Eating These Foods There is good and bad in many things, and inflammation is no exception. For all intents and purposes, inflammation works to protect the body. It’s the immune system’s response to something harmful, such as injuries, bacteria, infection, or irritants. But inflammation can work against the body, too. It can … Continue reading “Combat Inflammation By Eating These Foods”

Diabetes Care: The Best High-Fiber Foods For People With Diabetes

Diabetes Care: The Best High-Fiber Foods For People With Diabetes Finding healthy snacks isn’t always easy, and it can be even more difficult if you have diabetes. This is primarily due to people with diabetes wanting to choose nutritious snacks that won’t cause their blood sugar levels to drop or rise too much. The U.S. … Continue reading “Diabetes Care: The Best High-Fiber Foods For People With Diabetes”

Pass This Test And You May Live Significantly Longer, So Says Science

Pass This Test, And You May Live Significantly Longer, So Says Science If you want to improve your chances of living longer, nutrition experts, scientists, and medical professionals have a list of healthy habits to adopt that can potentially increase your life span. Eating a nutritious diet, exercising regularly, managing your weight, and don’t smoke … Continue reading “Pass This Test And You May Live Significantly Longer, So Says Science”

Higher Leg Muscle Strength Associated With Lower Risk Of Heart Failure After A Heart Attack

Higher Leg Muscle Strength Associated With Lower Risk Of Heart Failure After A Heart Attack Anyone who goes to a gym or who exercises on a regular basis knows the importance of Leg Day—a day of workouts that focus on the legs, hamstrings, quadriceps, and glutes. While lower body exercises like squats, lunges, and calf … Continue reading “Higher Leg Muscle Strength Associated With Lower Risk Of Heart Failure After A Heart Attack”

Being A Caregiver For My Father Who Had Dementia, What I Wish I Had Known

Being A Caregiver For My Father Who Had Dementia, What I Wish I Had Known Cynthia Dearborn was unexpectedly put in the uncomfortable position of caring for her aging father, Russell Dearborn. What made the situation even more complex was her 75-year-old father had vascular dementia but did not realize he had the progressive condition. … Continue reading “Being A Caregiver For My Father Who Had Dementia, What I Wish I Had Known”

Self Defense Class: Taught by Kevin Williams LPN, Care Coordinator with FCP Live-In

Self Defense Class: Taught by Kevin Williams LPN, Care Coordinator with FCP Live-In In addition to being an LPN and Care Coordinator for FCP Live-In, Mr. Williams has been training and teaching martial arts for 40 years. He is a 5th Degree Black Belt and was inducted into The World Martial Arts Hall of Fame … Continue reading “Self Defense Class: Taught by Kevin Williams LPN, Care Coordinator with FCP Live-In”

Latest Scams On The Elderly: Be Wary!

Latest Scams On The Elderly: Be Wary! Security experts and advocates for seniors are warning of the dangers of scams targeting older adults. Seniors are at a higher risk of falling victim to scams because fraudsters believe older adults have more savings and better credit than younger people, and less likely to report a crime. … Continue reading “Latest Scams On The Elderly: Be Wary!”

Lower Anxiety With Fruits And Vegetables

Lower Anxiety With Fruits And Vegetables Studies have consistently found that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables has many benefits, including protection against certain cancers, diabetes, heart disease, and other health conditions. Now, a study by researchers at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) in British Columbia, Canada, suggests that not eating enough fruits and vegetables … Continue reading “Lower Anxiety With Fruits And Vegetables”