--- title: Senior Lifestyle Blog | Jackie Priestly (14) description: Caring for a loved one is more than just professional home care support - so we created our senior health lifestyle blog series. Follow along! (14) --- ** Contact x # Jackie Priestly ## [Hand Washing is Essential!](https://www.premierhomehealthcare.com/blog/2019/04/22/hand-washing-essential) Not only is hand washing essential, it is the single most important patient care practice that one... 1 minute read [Read More ](https://www.premierhomehealthcare.com/blog/2019/04/22/hand-washing-essential) ## [Making a Difference in Asheville, NC](https://www.premierhomehealthcare.com/blog/2019/04/17/making-a-difference-asheville) In Asheville we are blessed with several service lines. Everything from Medicaid funded programs,... 1 minute read [Read More ](https://www.premierhomehealthcare.com/blog/2019/04/17/making-a-difference-asheville) ## [Caregiver Mindfulness and Stress Management](https://www.premierhomehealthcare.com/blog/2019/04/17/caregiver-mindfulness-stress-management) Being a primary care giver to a sick or elderly loved one is no simple task. There is a laundry... 2 minute read [Read More ](https://www.premierhomehealthcare.com/blog/2019/04/17/caregiver-mindfulness-stress-management) ## [The 7 A's of Dementia](https://www.premierhomehealthcare.com/blog/2019/04/15/the-7-as-of-dementia) There are 7 symptoms of dementia, known as the 7 A's of dementia, as each medical term starts with... 2 minute read [Read More ](https://www.premierhomehealthcare.com/blog/2019/04/15/the-7-as-of-dementia) ## [Understanding Dementia and the 7 Symptoms](https://www.premierhomehealthcare.com/blog/2019/04/15/understanding-dementia) Understanding Dementia 1 minute read [Read More ](https://www.premierhomehealthcare.com/blog/2019/04/15/understanding-dementia) ## [Stroke: How to Spot the Symptoms and Reduce the Risk](https://www.premierhomehealthcare.com/blog/2019/04/10/strokesymptonsrisk) What is a Stroke? It happens when blood flow to an area of the brain is cut off. Brain cells are... 3 minute read [Read More ](https://www.premierhomehealthcare.com/blog/2019/04/10/strokesymptonsrisk) ## [Caregiver Wellness - Time to Take a Break!](https://www.premierhomehealthcare.com/blog/2019/04/08/caregiver-wellness) Taking a time-out while being the primary caregiver for a loved one can feel selfish. The truth is... 2 minute read [Read More ](https://www.premierhomehealthcare.com/blog/2019/04/08/caregiver-wellness) ## [Vitamin D - Benefits of the Sunshine Vitamin](https://www.premierhomehealthcare.com/blog/2019/04/03/vitamin-d-benefits-of-the-sunshine-vitamin) Vitamin D is essential for strong bones, because it helps the body use calcium from the diet. 1 minute read [Read More ](https://www.premierhomehealthcare.com/blog/2019/04/03/vitamin-d-benefits-of-the-sunshine-vitamin) ## [Walking - Incredible Health Benefits!](https://www.premierhomehealthcare.com/blog/2019/04/03/incredible-health-benefits-walking) Did you know that regular walking has incredible health benefits? According to the Mayo Clinic,... 1 minute read [Read More ](https://www.premierhomehealthcare.com/blog/2019/04/03/incredible-health-benefits-walking) ## [Healthy Living is all Healthy Brain Strategy!](https://www.premierhomehealthcare.com/blog/2019/04/03/healthybrain) “Healthy living is all healthy brain strategy,” Dr. Wendy Suzuki. 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