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Right at Home of Eastern Worcester County Receives 2017 Best of Home Care®–Employer of Choice Award
Right at Home of Eastern Worcester County Receives 2017 Best of Home Care®–Employer of Choice Award Westborough, Mass. - (February 2, 2017) – Right at Home of Eastern Worcester County (RAHEWC) announced today that it has received the 2017 Best of Home...
Better Hearing and Speech Month
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, and it’s as good a time as any to reflect on what hearing means for you, your loved ones and those around you. It's an odd request, I know, to ask people to take stock of the importance of a sense that most of...
Sounding the Alarm on Type 2 Diabetes
The American Diabetes Association sets aside the last Tuesday of March every year to sound the alarm on Diabetes. Diabetes Alert Day aims to educate the public about the prevalence and serious complications of diabetes; the importance of risk screening...
Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Heart
I love you. You’re my sweetheart. I only have eyes for you. Be mine. I’m yours. These are just some of the messages that are apropos to Valentine’s Day, which is celebrated annually each February. So is Heart Month. To go along with the loving messages...
American Heart Month
American Heart Month Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. The CDC says that each year, 25 percent of deaths in the US are caused by heart disease. High cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, being overweight...
Getting Through the Winter Months Safely
A fresh layer of snow can certainly be beautiful, but the cold winter months can pose significant dangers: slips and falls; accidental fires; illness; and more. Here, we share some tips for winter safety that will ensure a safe view of that winter...
Sun Safety for Seniors
By the time Memorial Day arrives, most of us in New England are more than ready for summer. And since May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, we’re bringing you some tips on how to stay safe in the sun. The American Academy of...