UV Safety Awareness Month Summer has kicked into full gear with the heat and humidity that we know well during our Michigan summers. This is exactly why July is UV safety awareness month. We all love being outside enjoying our yard, parks, trails, lakes and BBQs, but we need to remember a few safety precautions […]
Read MoreStroke Awareness is one of the important topics of awareness for the month of May. So do you know the warning signs? Quick action is important to potentially lessen the damaging effects of a stroke. To help us remember the symptoms of stroke, the American Stroke Association wants us to think FAST. F is for […]
Read MoreApril is Occupational Therapy Awareness Month. Affinity Home Care Agency has amazing occupational therapists that help our clients in their homes every day, even during this pandemic. The Affinity OTs help our clients safely in their homes, in a time when going out for therapies and treatments are either not available, or not safe. We […]
Read MoreMarch is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. We seem to have all heard of MS, which is a disease that affects the central nervous system, but did you know it is estimated that there are nearly 1 million people living with MS in the US? Scientists do not know what causes MS. It is commonly thought […]
Read MoreAffinity Update on COVID-19 Hi everyone! I want to update you on our efforts to help contain the spread of COVID-19. There is a formal call to action to make changes in our daily lives to help our community stay healthy. It has always been Affinity’s mission to keep our clients healthy and happy at […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update Welcome to The Affinity Network. You can watch our video conference with Dr. Bashar Yalldo regarding preventative information on COVID-19. There is a formal call to action to make changes in our daily lives to help our community stay healthy. It has always been Affinity’s mission to keep our clients healthy and happy […]
read moreHigh Blood Pressure (HBP), or Hypertension, is a common condition where the pressure in your arteries is higher than it should be. Blood pressure is generally regarded as stage 1 hypertension when a blood pressure reading is 130/80 or higher. If your blood pressure reading is above 180/120 it is considered a hypertension crisis. Over […]
Read MoreFebruary is all about heart health. We will give you tips to keep your heart healthy! The heart is the muscle that pumps the blood through your body, so it’s basically the engine of your body. We all know it’s important to keep your heart healthy and pay attention to your overall health, but sometimes […]
Read MoreDid you know every month is dedicated to different medical awarenesses? January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, “Glaucoma is a disease that damages your eye’s optic nerve. It usually happens when fluid builds up in the front part of your eye. That extra fluid increases the pressure in your […]
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