Delta Manor Clarksdale MS

05/27/2022

Self-Care is Important for Mental Health

The past two years have brought many unforeseen changes and challenges that have impacted our everyday lives, which is why it is more important than ever to make mental health a priority. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Stress, fear and anxiety all can hav...

05/23/2022

Act F.A.S.T. to Help Stroke Patients

Acting F.A.S.T. can help stroke patients get the treatments they desperately need. The stroke treatments that work best are available only if the stroke is recognized and diagnosed within three hours of the first symptoms. Stroke patients may not be eligible for these if they don’t arrive at the h...

05/20/2022

Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

We all know that we should be eating fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy diet, but many people don’t consume the recommended amount. In fact, a study published in 2017 by the CDC found that only 1 in 10 adults meet the recommended intake. As a reminder of the importance of eating fruits... ...

05/16/2022

Nurturing Connections

Nurturing connections to each other, especially intergenerationally, could be one of the most fulfilling pursuits in life. Here are some suggestions for what steps you can take to nurture connections within your life. Pay Attention To Why You Decide To Be Alone – Oftentimes we may find it refreshi...

03/26/2022

March 26: Epilepsy Awareness Day

What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a broad term used for a brain disorder that causes seizures. There are many different types of epilepsy. Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain that causes seizures. These seizures are not caused by a temporary underlying medical condition such as a high fever. Epilepsy ca...

03/19/2022

Certified Nurses Day – March 19th

On March 19, we acknowledge and celebrate these healthcare leaders! Certified Nurses are dedicated to patient’s personal care and safety, and for this reason they have worked hard to achieve specialized certifications that allow them to help their patients at an elevated level! This commitment cou...

03/15/2022

March is Nutrition Month

It can sometimes feel as if we’re bombarded with information about the latest eating trend or buzzworthy ingredient. But good nutrition is really about having a well-rounded diet, and it’s easier to do than you may think. In fact, living a nutritious lifestyle can be easy and fun. Nutrition is a...

02/14/2022

February is Heart Month: How can I reduce my risk of heart disease?

Several health conditions, your lifestyle, your age and family history can increase your risk for heart disease. These are called risk factors. About half of all Americans (47%) have at least 1 of 3 key risk factors for heart disease: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking. Some risk fac...

02/10/2022

Five Healthy Snacks to Keep Your Health Resolutions on Track

Chips. Pizza. Wings. These are some of the most common snacks brought to parties or potlucks, because they easily feed a lot of people and take very little time to prepare. They also make it harder to stick to a healthy eating plan. For National Snack Month, here are five low-prep, healthy alternati...

01/24/2022

Health Benefits of Oatmeal

Oatmeal is rich in complex, energy-giving carbohydrates, low in fat, and high in water soluble fiber. Soluble fiber may reduce the levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or the “bad” cholesterol. Studies show that 5-10 grams of soluble fiber may decrease the LDL levels by about 5%. Eating 1.5 ...

01/17/2022

Do You Need a COVID-19 Booster Shot?

Studies show after getting vaccinated against COVID-19, protection against the virus and the ability to prevent infection with variants may decrease over time. CDC recommends everyone ages 18 and older should get a COVID-19 booster shot CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and matc...

01/10/2022

Get Involved: Donate Blood. Save Lives.

The need for blood, plasma, and platelets donations are constant. Each day, the Red Cross must collect nearly 13,000 blood donations for patients at about 2,500 hospitals nationwide. This need doesn’t stop for the season, weather, holiday, or a pandemic. The Red Cross Blood Donor app or RedCrossBl...

01/03/2022

Tips for Creating Successful Resolutions

Stick to 1-2 important goals. Having a laundry list of all the things you would like to change in your life can be overwhelming. Having a smaller list allows you to concentrate all your energy and focus on these goals. Once you achieve those goals, you can always set a few more! Be realistic. An.......

12/20/2021

8 Ways To Reuse Holiday Wrapping Paper

Cut out snowmen, snowflakes, bells, or ornament shapes. Glue the shapes on card. Add a string and hang them as seasonal decorations. Fold wrapping paper lengthwise. Cut out the shape of a tree, where the edges are touching the folds. Unfold the paper to reveal a chain of fancy trees. Cut out abstrac...

12/17/2021

The Gift of Inner Peace and Less Stress

There is a great need for peace in the world today. We can sometimes be captivated by violent and negative events shown in the media, but how do these unsettling situations affect peace on a local or individual level? Do you need more peace in your life? Many people would answer yes. Creating peace....

12/13/2021

Overcome Your Winter Blues

Did you know… 50 to 60 percent of Americans are affected by winter blues? This loss of happiness is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). There is a broad spectrum of symptoms that can be attributes to the shift in attitude that may include restlessness, insomnia, weight gain, and sadness. H...

12/06/2021

All restrictions on visitation have been have been lifted, other than wearing a mask and social distancing. All visitors are welcome!

11/29/2021

Caring for Yourself When Caring for Another: Self-Care Isn’t Selfish

You are a caregiver if you care for someone who needs help. Caregiving can be difficult despite the great sense of reward you may feel. To continue being a good caregiver, you need to take care of yourself. One way to do that is to make sure you have consistent breaks from your caregiving responsibi...