Lititz Fire Company Serves Up Kitchen Safety Tips – Fire Prevention Week
By Mike Michael, Lititz Fire Company It’s Fire Prevention Week, commemorating the Great Chicago Fire that began on October 8, 1871 and caused devastating damage. This horrific conflagration killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 people homeless, destroyed more than 17,400
What’s Your Food Safety IQ?
Best Practices for in Your Kitchen from Chef Derek We all know that food safety is important. There are processes and procedures at the farms, packers and processors, restaurants and food stores. But we play a key role ourselves for ensuring
Small, Yet Achievable Steps Can Help Balance Health
From Tansy Rodgers, FNTP (Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner), Health and Lifestyle Coach, Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor, and Physical Therapist Assistant We all have moments where we make big plans to shake up our lifestyle and work toward improving our health. Lose
Fall Prevention Tips
By Flagship Rehabilitation In support of Falls Prevention Awareness Week, September 21-25, 2020, our partners at Flagship Rehabilitation offer the following article on how to prevent falls. There are many steps you can take to reduce the risk of falls. Here are some
Lifelong Learning: It Does a Senior Mind & Body Good
The recent trend of seniors engaging in lifelong learning, through college courses and other endeavors, continues to grow. Embracing their love of learning not only supports a healthy brain, but a healthy body as well. Healthier brains Learning something new, such as
Experience Lancaster County Parks
Pack up your picnic basket, grab your hiking sticks, load up the bikes, or bring the binoculars and camera for some nature hunting and bird watching and head to one of Lancaster County’s parks or trails. We’re reviewing just a
The Dangers of Dehydration for Seniors
As summer temperatures start to soar, so do the concerns around dehydration particularly in seniors. Family members and caregivers who check in on elderly parents or relatives should be aware of prevention measures, how to recognize the signs, and properly
Gardening … it does a body good!
Gardening is good for the body. It’s good for the soul. And it can even support healthy eating, while cutting your grocery bill. There’s something about working in the dirt and reconnecting with nature that reduces stress, tension, and anxiety. The
Natural Relief from the Plight of Seasonal Allergies
From Tansy Rodgers, FNTP (Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner), Health and Lifestyle Coach, Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor, and Physical Therapist Assistant Seasonal allergies can be miserable and cause even the best days to feel like a struggle. The good news is that
National Cataract Awareness Month
From Dr. Jessica Haney, Optometrist with On-Site Health Service
June is National Cataract Awareness Month. The eye doctors with On-Site Health Service is proud to provide all residents of Moravian Manor Communities complete medical eye care for early detection and treatment of cataracts. Cataracts are age-related changes that occur to the lens
