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Heart-Healthy Habits for Busy Lifestyles: Finding Balance

At Centers Healthcare, we know in today’s fast-paced world, finding balance and prioritizing heart-healthy habits amidst a busy lifestyle is essential for overall well-being. Here are some tips for incorporating heart-healthy habits into your busy schedule:

  1. Plan Ahead: Take a few minutes each week to plan your meals and snacks. Choose heart-healthy options that are quick and easy to prepare, such as salads, smoothies, or whole-grain wraps.
  2. Stay Active: Look for opportunities to incorporate physical activity into your day, even if you have a busy schedule. Take short breaks to stretch or go for a brisk walk during your lunch break. Consider incorporating exercise into everyday activities, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator or parking farther away from your destination.
  3. Practice Mindfulness: Incorporate moments of mindfulness into your day to reduce stress and promote relaxation. Even just a few minutes of deep breathing or meditation can help center your mind and support heart health.
  4. Get Adequate Sleep: Prioritize getting enough sleep each night, as sleep plays a crucial role in heart health. Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep per night and establish a relaxing bedtime routine to help you unwind.
  5. Manage Stress: Find healthy ways to manage stress, such as practicing yoga, spending time in nature, or engaging in hobbies you enjoy. Setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care can help prevent burnout and support heart health.
  6. Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and support overall health. Limit intake of sugary drinks and caffeine, which can negatively impact heart health.
  7. Seek Support: Don’t be afraid to ask for help when needed. Whether it’s delegating tasks at work or enlisting the support of friends and family, having a strong support system can help you maintain balance and prioritize your health.

By making small changes and incorporating these heart-healthy habits into your daily routine, you can find balance amidst a busy lifestyle and support your heart health for years to come. Remember that taking care of yourself is essential, even when life gets hectic.

To learn more about Holliswood Center, visit centershealthcare.com/locations/holliswood-center or call 800-305-9151

The Benefits of Regular Exercise for Overall Well-being

Regular exercise is a cornerstone of overall well-being, offering a multitude of benefits that extend beyond physical fitness. At Centers Healthcare, we emphasize the holistic advantages of incorporating exercise into your routine. From boosting mood and reducing stress to improving sleep quality, exercise positively impacts mental health. It enhances cardiovascular health, strengthens muscles and bones, and helps in weight management, fostering a resilient body. Additionally, regular physical activity supports immune function, reducing the risk of illness. As advocates for a healthy lifestyle, we encourage everyone to discover the transformative power of regular exercise, paving the way for a balanced and vibrant life.

To learn more about Holliswood Center, visit centershealthcare.com/locations/holliswood-center or call 800-305-9151

Accessible Outdoor Activities

Accessible outdoor activities offer a therapeutic avenue for rehabilitation patients, promoting both physical and mental well-being. Wheelchair-accessible nature trails, adaptive cycling programs, and inclusive outdoor fitness areas ensure that individuals with varying abilities can engage in recreational activities. The open-air environment contributes to a sense of freedom and positivity, fostering a holistic approach to rehabilitation. At Centers Healthcare, we provide activities that not only enhance physical recovery but also provide an opportunity for social interaction and a connection with nature, contributing to the overall well-rounded rehabilitation experience.

To learn more about Holliswood Center, visit centershealthcare.com/locations/holliswood-center or call 800-305-9151

Rehabilitation Robotics: Enhancing Functional Independence

Step into the realm of rehabilitation robotics and its transformative impact on restoring functional independence. At Centers Healthcare, we explore these cutting-edge technologies, from exoskeletons to robotic-assisted therapy, revolutionizing how we approach rehabilitation. There have already been various success stories of patients regaining mobility and autonomy through the assistance of robotic interventions. Together, envision a future where the synergy of human and mechanical capabilities maximizes the potential for recovery.

To learn more about Holliswood Center, visit centershealthcare.com/locations/holliswood-center or call 800-305-9151

4 Ways to Ensure You Find a Great Financial Advisor

A great financial advisor can be the difference between a comfortable, worry-free retirement and a more stressful experience in your golden years.

So if you happen to be looking to take your retirement planning seriously after all these years or are looking for a fresh perspective and open to a change, doing your research to find a good fit is key.

Holliswood Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at four ways to make sure you find the best financial advisor that’s available for your needs.

  1. Look for “Fee-Only” Advisors Rather Than “Fee-Based”

A “fee-only” advisor means that the only person they’re being paid by is you, in the form of a regularly scheduled (monthly or quarterly) fee. A “fee-based” advisor is also compensated based on the products that he or she sells, meaning that they may not have your best interests in mind when recommending a product for you.

  1. Find a Match for Your Needs

Someone with a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation is a good start, but you also want to dig deeper. Are you looking to maximize investments or have retirement accounts work for you? Find a financial advisor who specializes in what you are trying to achieve.

  1. Ask for Recommendations

Ask friends and family for any recommendations they have, but also check with other professionals like an accountant or a lawyer that may be in your network.

  1. Do Your Research

You can search for advisors on sites like www.napfa.org and www.plannersearch.org, and you can also check to make sure the analyst you’re considering doesn’t have a checkered past by looking him or her up on brokercheck.finra.org.

 

To learn more about Holliswood Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://holliswood-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.

Holliswood Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With 5 Tips on Buying a Rental Property

Retirement planning experts say that one of the best ways to plan for retirement is by having passive income streams. This includes investments like certain bank accounts, stocks with dividend options, and owning a rental property. The latter can seem like a scary proposition to start, but once you’re up and running, a well-researched rental property can provide passive income well into your retirement years.

Holliswood Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at five tips on buying a rental property that will work for you.

  1. Have Startup Costs Set Aside

You’ll want to be as debt-free as you can before you enter this venture. You’ll also need some money set aside for closing costs, making any changes you are looking to make to the property before you begin to rent, and then either searching for tenants yourself or pay a property manager to do so. You will also need to have money for repairs once you have tenants.

  1. Find the Best Location

You’ve heard it before: location, location, location! Consider the type of tenant you’re looking to attract. Rent in a popular vacation area if you’re looking for short-term vacation-style rentals. If you’re near a college campus, you may be able to offer student housing. If you’re looking for something stable and not as impacted by economic swings, look in blue-collar neighborhoods that are close to hospitals and good schools. These areas seem to less affected by a down economy.

  1. Get the Right Financing

Since this is an investment property, be prepared to put more money down and pay a higher interest rate on your loan than you did for your primary residence.

  1. Get Landlord Insurance

In addition to homeowner’s insurance, you’ll want to get landlord insurance. This will protect you against property damage incurred by tenants and other liabilities that could affect your portfolio.

  1. Don’t Settle for Any Tenant

Once you’ve got the hard parts out of the way and you’ve listed your rental property, don’t take the first offer that comes—studies show that new landlords accept the first application they receive. Be sure to do your research on any potential tenant to see if they will be a good fit. Not only do you want them to be financially secure, but you also don’t want your tenants to give you too many headaches. After all, this is supposed to be passive income!

 

To learn more about Holliswood Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://holliswood-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org/.

 

 

Holliswood Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on 4 Lessons Learned From the COVID-19 Pandemic

Throughout history, the human race has been great at adapting. As the proverb goes, necessity is the mother of invention. This means that new ways to do things are invented when there is a major need to do so.

This can be applied at an individual level, with someone needing to learn how to cook once they live on their own, or a more generalized principle when considering major inventions like air conditioning, electricity, and communication devices.

With the United States hopefully on the downward side of the COVID-19 pandemic, we can reflect on what we learned and what was developed to make life easier during this period and apply to our lives moving forward.

Holliswood Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at four of the things we can learn and apply from the pandemic.

  1. Deeper Connection With Family

Families had to get creative to stay close to one another during the pandemic, especially with the dangers that COVID-19 presented to older generations. Adult children were moving back home (a study found that 52% of people between 18-29 years of age were living with their parents last summer), people reconnected with their spouses, more elders were living with younger family members, and we found new ways to keep in touch, whether it was through video-conferencing apps or neighborhood drive-by visits.

  1. New Technology Is Here to Stay

Prior to March 2020, few Americans probably were familiar with Zoom. Now, it’s part of the lexicon. Easier connections through video, restaurant delivery apps, and online grocery shopping all exploded. People may not have thought about live-streaming major life events like weddings, but now it will likely always be an option for relatives and friends who are unable to make your big event.

  1. Taking Better Care As We Age

COVID-19 targeted adults 65 and up with prejudice. And if these seniors had another condition like diabetes, heart disease, obesity, or cancer, the risk for severe complications or death rose even more. Expect people to be more likely to try and maintain their health as they age moving forward in case another virus comes calling.

  1. Remote Working Can Benefit Anyone

Employers found that they could have just as productive employees and teams working from home as they can in the office. This can open up jobs to candidates worldwide, and it’s believed that this revelation will be good for older workers, as studies show they tend to have better organizational and interpersonal skills.

To learn more about Holliswood Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://holliswood-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org/.

 

Holliswood Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on 5 Safety Measures Hotels Are Taking in the COVID Era

With vaccine distribution picking up, the hope is that there will be a light at the end of the tunnel for the COVID-19 pandemic. But the effects of it will likely linger for several months or even into next year, so don’t expect health and safety measures to go away so quickly.

One of the industries that has adapted to such changes is the hotel industry. In a setting where shared items and close contact is a way of life, hotels—especially the larger chains—have put several protective measures in place to preserve the health and increase safety of residents.

Holliswood Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at five things you can look forward to seeing when you return to hotel visits.

  1. Disinfecting Machines

Chains like Marriott and Hyatt are disinfecting rooms and common areas with sprayer and fogger devices that have been used on airplanes. They deploy a mist that helps disinfect the air and surfaces that the mist lands on.

  1. Robots

For room service or to have extra towels brought up to your room, some hotels are utilizing robots to handle those tasks in order to minimize face-to-face contact in the building.

  1. Ultraviolet Light Sanitizers

Ultraviolet (UV) light is becoming a popular method of sterilization. Cleaning staff are using wands to clean rooms, and some hotels have UV sterilizing boxes placed in rooms that can disinfect your phone, car keys, remote control, and more.

  1. Temperature Checks

Hotels, like doctor offices and other businesses, are checking temperatures of guests at the door to ensure that no one who may be sick enters. This can be done by standard thermometer guns, but some hotels are getting high-tech and installing thermal cameras to quickly screen guests as they enter.

  1. Using Your Phone More

Your hotel phone is equipped to handle just about any request you might need, from front desk inquiries to ordering room service. But in order to keep the contact of shared devices down, many hotels are providing numbers or asking guests to download smartphone apps for many of these services.

 

To learn more about Holliswood Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://holliswood-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org/.

 

Holliswood Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Is Debunking 4 Common Coronavirus Myths

When dealing with something as serious as COVID-19, it’s important to be as informed as possible. With the level of misinformation on social media, being informed is more difficult than it sounds these days. But being properly educated can help keep you and your family safe.

With that in mind, Holliswood Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is bringing you four coronavirus myths, courtesy of Johns Hopkins Medicine. 

MYTH: Injecting, Swallowing, or Bathing in Bleach, Disinfectants, or Rubbing Alcohols can Provide Protection From COVID-19

This is a dangerous myth because performing any of these actions can lead to a trip to the hospital or even death. These methods should be used to clean surfaces but never on the body. Hand Sanitizers contain alcohol but are formulated to be safe on skin.

MYTH: A vaccine or cure-all to COVID-19 is Available

While several companies have advanced into clinical trials (for both vaccines and antiviral therapies), none are available as of Summer 2020. One treatment that has shown some promise is plasma therapy donated by people who have recovered from COVID-19, but this has only been used on patients who have been hospitalized with severe symptoms. 

MYTH: The Novel Coronavirus was Created by Scientists in a Lab

Virologists are largely in agreement that this new coronavirus emerged from animal origin from a wet market (where live animals are purchased) in Wuhan, China. They believe the virus was common in an animal (possibly a pig, bird, or bat) and underwent changes in order to be passed on to humans. 

MYTH: You Can Get Sick From Ordering Products From Overseas

There has yet to be a documented case of COVID-19 from it being transmitted by the mail, either domestically or internationally. The World Health Organization says getting the disease from a commercial package is low. 

To learn more about Holliswood Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://holliswood-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org/. 

Holliswood Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With 6 Things to Buy at the Grocery Store While Social Distancing Due to Coronavirus

We’ve seen a run on toilet paper (which officials advise against hoarding that or any other item), but the key to being a smart shopper while people may be spending most of their time at home due to coronavirus concerns is not to hoard, but to just buy what you will need. For example, you don’t need to buy bottled water if you have clean drinking water or access to filtered water in your home. Maintaining good nutrition is the most important factor because that will keep our immune system strong. 

Holliswood Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing would like to share six items that you should buy at the store – in sensible amounts so there’s enough for everybody, by the way. 

  1. Canned Fish

Canned tuna and salmon are excellent alternatives to fresh fish. You get added convenience along with the nutritional benefits from these fish, which include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

  1. Nut Butters

Peanut butter (and alternatives like sun butter for those with allergies) is a great source of healthy fats and protein. Pair it with some crackers, apples, bananas, bread, or other sources for a healthy breakfast, lunch or snack.

  1. Steel-Cut Oats

Oatmeal is another nutrient-rich food made from ingredients that can last in the pantry. Add fresh or frozen fruit, tomatoes, or eggs to complement your meal.

  1. High-Fiber Cereal

This is a good way to make sure you’re getting the required fiber intake. Snack on some cereal or have it as part of your breakfast. 

  1. Canned Fruits and Vegetables 

These can offer similar nutritional value as their fresh alternatives, but make sure to read the labels. Buy fruit without added sugar and rinse off vegetables to wash off extra sodium (it’s used as a preservative).

  1. Sweet Sources

Dried fruits, nuts, seeds, and even popcorn and dark chocolate are all great snack options that have some nutritional value while also providing a bit of an indulgence. 

To learn more about Holliswood Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://holliswood-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org/.