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Updates related to COVID-19
December 1, 2020
December 1-7 is National Handwashing Awareness Week and it’s no secret that handwashing is more important than ever. So have you found yourself washing more lately than ever in your life? This consistency can be good for killing germs but bad for the health of our hands if they become dry, cracked or sore. So how do we balance the good with the bad? Here are some tips for how to wash properly and how to care for your hands in order to prevent extreme dryness.
After washing thoroughly, make sure to moisturize. Choose a lotion that is thick and has healing properties. Some brands to look for are Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Hand Cream, Aquaphor or Bag Balm. It’s not a bad idea to purchase a travel size bottle that you can carry with you throughout the day to moisturize when needed.
Hands don’t stop working when we get home for the day so it is important to take care of your hands throughout the day and night. Here are some ideas to give those hands some extra love at home.
Before hitting the sack, consider taking a few minutes to lather your hands in a thick healing moisturizer or petroleum based lotion like Vaseline. Next put on some light, cotton gloves and wear those as you sleep. The gloves will be sure to lock in the moisture making your hands feel silky smooth when you wake up.
Sometimes our hands just can’t take the constant washing and drying and they start to show signs such as cracks or sores. Be sure to treat these cracks or sores with a healing ointment and Band-Aid. Liquid Band-Aids are the best as they will be less likely to wash off. If you do not have liquid bandages then opt for waterproof Band-Aids. Regular Band-Aids will fall off after washing quickly resulting in no protection.
Also, consider not washing your hands quite as often when you are in the home. Of course maintain washing after toileting or before eating, but limit your washes if you can when you aren’t out in the world exploring and just home relaxing in your own space.
When you take time to take care of yourself you feel better all around. We use our hands every day, so be sure to treat those hands well just as you would any other part of the body. Keep them clean, moisturized and keep the skin on them in tact!
In Asheville, we know about good food and it is one of the best times of the year for all foodies; Holiday season and we are approaching it faster than you think. So, who’s ready to pack on the annual holiday 10? Meaning an extra 10 pounds of weight as we eat our way through …Read More…
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Has COVID-19 put a damper on your workout routine? You aren’t the only one. Even at Pisgah Valley, our wellness center has been closed for months leaving members and residents of our facility in need of guidance for at-home workouts. Posture, speed, proper weight and breathing technique can make or break a workout. Proper breathing …Read More…
Have you ever been in a workout class or following along with a video and the instructor cues the group with, “engage your core,” and wondered exactly what that meant? The core is not just the group of muscles that people refer to as the abdominals. The core includes the back, abdominals, buttock and pelvic …Read More…
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Pisgah Valley retirement Community is grateful to all those essential workers who continue to man the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. To all of the physicians, nurses, healthcare workers, administrative workers, housekeepers, maintenance technicians, community chefs and too many more to list, we appreciate the sacrifice you make each and every day for our …Read More…
Each year at Pisgah Valley Retirement Community, we host a recycling review for the independent residents. This topic is always highly attended with members of the community ready to fire off questions of can this be recycled and can that be recycled? Over time, this has become an annual presentation because the world of recycling …Read More…
