--- title: True Care Blog | True Care | Health & Lifestyle description: Health & Lifestyle | The True Care Blog gives you information about Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiver resources, Health and Lifestyle, and Insider News. --- ![banner](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/hs-fs/hubfs/True%20Care%20Website/Images/Career%20General%20Page/banner.png?width=1920&name=banner.png "banner") [![truecare logo](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TrueCare_Webiste_May2018/Images/Header%20Navigation/TC_logo.png?width=254&name=TC_logo.png "truecare logo")](http://www.truecareny.com/) [CALL NOW 718-854-8783 **](tel:718-854-8783) [**](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/search) - [Health & Lifestyle (53)](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/tag/health-lifestyle) - [Caregiver Corner (50)](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/tag/caregiver-corner) - [Alzheimer's & Dementia (37)](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/tag/alzheimers-dementia) - [Coronavirus Updates (21)](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/tag/coronavirus-updates) - [Insider News (20)](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/tag/insider-news) - [wellbeing (8)](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/tag/wellbeing) [![truecareblog header image_v5](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/hs-fs/hubfs/truecareblog%20header%20image_v5.jpg?width=2000&name=truecareblog%20header%20image_v5.jpg "truecareblog header image_v5")](https://www.truecareny.com/blog) [![TC_logo](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/hs-fs/hubfs/True%20Care%20Website/Images/Header%20Navigation/TC_logo.png?width=254&name=TC_logo.png "TC_logo")](http://www.truecareny.com/) [CALL NOW 718-854-8783 **](tel:718-854-8783) [**](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/search) # True Care Blog listing page ## [Boost Your Health Literacy: Your Key to Quality Home Care](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/boost-your-health-literacy-your-key-to-quality-home-care) Posted by [True Care Staff](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/author/true-care-staff) in [Health & Lifestyle](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/tag/health-lifestyle), in [Caregiver Corner](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/tag/caregiver-corner) [![Boost Your Health Literacy: Your Key to Quality Home Care ](https://3938498.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/3938498/TCNY%20Blog%20Template%20%287%29.png) ](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/boost-your-health-literacy-your-key-to-quality-home-care) October is Health Literacy Month, and we at True Care are excited to talk about what health literacy is and how it applies to home care. While, at a bare-bones level, health literacy is about having the tools to understand health-related information, there is so much more to it that can help make your home care experience, either as a client or a caregiver, that much better. Let’s delve into what exactly health literacy is, and what makes it a key component of quality home care. [7 Comments](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/boost-your-health-literacy-your-key-to-quality-home-care#comments-listing) [Read More →](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/boost-your-health-literacy-your-key-to-quality-home-care) ## [World Osteoporosis Day: Taking Care of Your Bones](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/world-osteoporosis-day-taking-care-of-your-bones) Posted by [True Care Staff](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/author/true-care-staff) in [Health & Lifestyle](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/tag/health-lifestyle) [![World Osteoporosis Day: Taking Care of Your Bones ](https://3938498.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/3938498/TCNY%20Blog%20Template%20%286%29.png) ](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/world-osteoporosis-day-taking-care-of-your-bones)   [0 Comments](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/world-osteoporosis-day-taking-care-of-your-bones#comments-listing) [Read More →](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/world-osteoporosis-day-taking-care-of-your-bones) ## [Infection Prevention Week: Infection Control in Home Care](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/infection-prevention-week-infection-control-in-home-care) Posted by [True Care Staff](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/author/true-care-staff) in [Health & Lifestyle](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/tag/health-lifestyle), in [Caregiver Corner](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/tag/caregiver-corner), in [home care](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/tag/home-care) [![Infection Prevention Week: Infection Control in Home Care ](https://3938498.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/3938498/TCNY%20Blog%20Template%20%285%29.png) ](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/infection-prevention-week-infection-control-in-home-care) It's International Infection Prevention Week, and today we're diving deep into the world of infection control. For Home Health Aides, CDPAP Personal Assistants, or anyone performing care for someone in their home, your role is incredibly important in keeping your client or loved one healthy and comfortable, so let's break down this vital aspect of home care! [0 Comments](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/infection-prevention-week-infection-control-in-home-care#comments-listing) [Read More →](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/infection-prevention-week-infection-control-in-home-care) ## [A Nurse's Perspective: The Annual Mammogram, Honoring My Grandmother's Legacy](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/a-nurses-perspective-the-annual-mammogram-honoring-my-grandmothers-legacy) Posted by [Laura Silverstein, MSN, RN, WCC](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/author/laura-silverstein) in [Health & Lifestyle](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/tag/health-lifestyle), in [Caregiver Corner](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/tag/caregiver-corner) [![A Nurse's Perspective: The Annual Mammogram, Honoring My Grandmother's Legacy ](https://3938498.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/3938498/TCNY%20Blog%20Template%20%281%29-1.png) ](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/a-nurses-perspective-the-annual-mammogram-honoring-my-grandmothers-legacy) I just made an appointment for my annual mammogram.  [0 Comments](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/a-nurses-perspective-the-annual-mammogram-honoring-my-grandmothers-legacy#comments-listing) [Read More →](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/a-nurses-perspective-the-annual-mammogram-honoring-my-grandmothers-legacy) ## [Suicide Prevention: Special Considerations for Older Adults](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/suicide-prevention-special-considerations-for-older-adults) Posted by [True Care Staff](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/author/true-care-staff) in [Health & Lifestyle](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/tag/health-lifestyle), in [Caregiver Corner](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/tag/caregiver-corner), in [wellbeing](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/tag/wellbeing) [![Suicide Prevention: Special Considerations for Older Adults ](https://3938498.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/3938498/TCNY%20Blog%20Template-1.png) ](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/suicide-prevention-special-considerations-for-older-adults) World Suicide Prevention Day – September 10th – is a day where people from around the world come together to raise awareness about the issue of suicide and the fact that it is preventable. Suicide is a major public health problem responsible for a large number of deaths worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), close to 800,000 people die by suicide every year, and for every person who dies by suicide, there are many more who attempt it. [0 Comments](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/suicide-prevention-special-considerations-for-older-adults#comments-listing) [Read More →](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/suicide-prevention-special-considerations-for-older-adults) ## [Heart Health: What to do in case of emergency](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/heart-health-signs-conditions-what-to-do) Posted by [True Care Staff](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/author/true-care-staff) in [Health & Lifestyle](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/tag/health-lifestyle), in [Caregiver Corner](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/tag/caregiver-corner) [![Heart Health: What to do in case of emergency ](https://3938498.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/3938498/Copy%20of%20TCNY%20Blog%20Template%20%281%29.png) ](https://hha-online-application-new.truecareny.com/blog/heart-health-signs-conditions-what-to-do) Pushing millions of gallons of blood to every part of the body, the heart maintains a steady flow of oxygen, fuel, hormones, and other important compounds. In an average lifetime, the heart beats about 2.5 billion times, whisking away the waste products of our metabolism. Given the heart's never-ending workload, it's a wonder it performs so well, for so long, for so many people. Your heart health is central to overall good health. It's responsible for pumping nutrient-rich blood throughout your body, while removing toxins and waste. 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