Wellness
Browse through the topics in our wellness library to discover best practices around staying healthy as you age and how CarePartners of Connecticut can help.
Apple Pear Crisp
Add a twist to your crisp this fall season by incorporating two delicious autumnal fruits. Topping Ingredients 1/4 cup uncooked rolled oats 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons trans-fat-free tub...
Are You Ready for the Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP)?
AEP runs October 15th through December 7th. During AEP, you can shop for a new plan, switch your Medicare Advantage plan, change from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan, and add or remove prescription drug coverage*.
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Staying Fit: Your Mind Body Connection
Discover more about the connection between your mind, body and staying fit.
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- Preventive Health
Osteoporosis and How to Keep Your Bones Healthy
How it happens To keep bones strong, your body breaks down old bone and replaces it with new bone tissue. As people age, more bone may be broken down than...
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- Preventive Health
Preventive Care for Older Adults
Aging happily means being able to do the things we love with those who matter most - for as long as possible.
- Recipes
Rustic Italian Tomato Soup
Ingredients Servings: 4 16 oz. frozen mixed bell pepper strips (may be labeled stir-fry mix) 14.5 oz. canned, no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained 1 3/4 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth 1/2...
- Recipes
Slow Cooker Turkey and Black Bean Chili (or Vegetarian 3-Bean Chili)
This delicious chili recipe can be made with ground turkey - or without for a great vegetarian option. Ingredients Serves 6 2 pounds ground, skinless turkey breast 2 15.5-oz cans...
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- Fitness
Stay Active: Exercise for Older Adults
It’s never too late to start or improve your physical activity level. No matter your age, there are activities that meet your fitness level and needs.
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- Staying Healthy
Taking Steps to Prevent Kidney Disease
Kidney disease is a condition in which your kidneys are damaged and can’t filter blood properly. The damage happens slowly over a long period of time, and so the disease is called “chronic.”
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- Seasonal Health
Tips for Managing Seasonal Allergies
If sneezing is the sound you most associate with spring, these tips can help you manage your allergies. Old or new allergies Seasonal allergies happen during certain times of the...
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- Staying Healthy
Understanding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
COPD is a progressive lung disease that makes it hard to breathe due to obstructed airflow in the lungs.
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- Staying Healthy
Using Medicine Safely
Taking medication correctly means taking the exact amount your doctor prescribes at the correct time. While your doctor and pharmacist play an important role in helping to prevent medication errors...
- Staying Healthy
Your Blood Pressure: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
What should your blood pressure numbers be? You’re at the doctor; they’re taking your blood pressure, and they say “120-over-80”. But what do these numbers mean? 120/80 is considered “normal”...
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