Transportation Services for Seniors Published on January 8, 2024 The St. Therese of Lisieux Health Ministry receives many calls from community members and older parishioners asking for transportation assistance.
Do you really need to walk 10,000 steps? Published on January 1, 2024 It seems to me, people started talking about the need to walk 10,000 steps to achieve a health benefit when the Fitbit (or other similar activity
2023 St. Therese of Lisieux Health Ministry December 26, 2023 The Christmas season always causes me to pause and reflect on the year past and the blessings God has bestowed upon us. Although there are so many
Christmas Gratitude 2023 December 18, 2023 Gratitude at Christmas time is a great way to maintain physical and mental health. A study in 2008 found that gratitude boosts the
Anxiety, Depression and Suicide Lecture Published on December 12, 2023 St. Therese of Lisieux will host Dr. Agnes Ward from Macomb County Mental Health to speak on anxiety, depression and suicide. Even if you might not
Managing Anxiety and Stress During the Holidays December 11, 2023 Even though the holiday season brings joy and happiness to many, there are others where the holiday season causes grief, anxiety, depression and
Fall Prevention Published on December 4, 2023 Did you know: Falls can result in hip fractures, broken bones, and head injuries. And, even falls without a major injury can cause an older adult to
Healthy Tips for the Holiday Season Published on November 20, 2023 Now that Thanksgiving is over, we are officially entering the Christmas season. And, as we draw closer to holiday, people will begin to celebrate by
Is it the cold, flu or COVID Published on November 13, 2023 I am sure like many of us, you have woken up one morning during the last couple of years and had a stuffy nose, and wondered, “Oh no! Do I have
Vitamin D Deficiency Published on October 30, 2023 With the flu season here, it’s more important than ever to ensure you are getting enough Vitamin D. As both a nutrient and a hormone, vitamin D