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.
The Brain Benefits of Puzzles
Jigsaw puzzles. Crossword puzzles. Sudoku. They’re fun, they’re challenging—and they can help strengthen cognitive health as you age.
Exercising with Chronic Pain and Swelling
Regular exercise is a key component of good health. But if you have pain and swelling in your legs, feet, or other parts of your body during or after exercise, it can be difficult to stick to a routine.
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Older Adults
The beginning of a new year is a great time to check in on your health goals. If you’re looking to make a New Year’s resolution, here are five opportunities to lead a healthier, safer lifestyle this year.
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- Staying Healthy
How to Conquer Oral Hygiene if You’re Over 60
Your mouth provides clues about your overall health. Daily brushing and flossing keeps bacteria in your mouth under control.
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- Staying Healthy
How to Improve Achy Joints
Joint stiffness or pain that interferes with activities such as getting dressed, climbing stairs, or getting in and out of your car could mean you have arthritis.
- Staying Healthy
It's Never Too Late to Quit Smoking
You probably already know that a good way to improve your health is to quit smoking. Smoking puts you at risk for many serious conditions that can shorten your life — yet many find it difficult to quit. That’s why CarePartners of Connecticut offers programs and resources to help.
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- Staying Healthy
Managing Diabetes – 4 Important Steps
Managing diabetes isn’t easy, but doing what it takes to stay healthy helps reduce the potential of developing additional health problems caused by diabetes. To stay on track and manage your diabetes successfully, remember these 4 important steps.
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- Mental Health
Memory Loss: Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
Dementia does not cause the symptoms of memory loss; it is a word that describes the symptoms. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause for the symptoms of dementia.
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- Preventive Health
Osteoporosis and How to Keep Your Bones Healthy
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 is replaced.
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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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