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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Chicken Mole with Tortilla Strips
Celebrate Hispanic heritage with this classic Mexican dish. Mole (pronounced MOH-lay) is a rich, dark reddish-brown sauce made from onions, garlic, chilies, and a bit of Mexican chocolate, usually served with poultry. This version uses unsweetened cocoa powder instead of chocolate to reduce the added sugar and saturated fat.
- Staying Healthy
Get a Good Night’s Sleep at Any Age
Are you having trouble sleeping at night? Older adults need about the same amount of sleep as all adults — seven to nine hours each night, according to the National Institute on Aging — but this goal can become more difficult to achieve as you age.
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Slow Cooker Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup
You don't have to spend hours in the kitchen for the rich flavor of homemade chicken soup. Just add your ingredients to the slow cooker, then set it and forget it!
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Italian Sausage Stew
This six-ingredient recipe is simple to prepare and simply delicious. Serve with whole-wheat rolls or over whole-wheat pasta.
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Teriyaki Salmon with Cauliflower Rice
This dish needs some marinating time, but it's well worth the wait. Try prepping the marinade in the morning, so the fish is ready to cook at dinnertime. The rice mixture soaks up the delicious sauce.
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- Staying Healthy
The Health Benefits of Pets
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) having a pet is linked to several health benefits including decreased blood pressure, decreased feelings of loneliness and anxiety, and increased physical activity and social opportunities.
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Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Casserole
Slash the calories of a classic holiday favorite with a twist using whipped egg whites, making our version light and fluffy.
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Slow Cooker Vegetable Turkey Soup
Garden vegetables and beans add color and flavor to this hearty comfort food. Prepare the ingredients in the morning or the night before, let them slow cook all day, and at dinnertime all that's left to do is ladle the soup into bowls.
- Staying Healthy
Six Common Myths About Falls
Fall prevention is an important part of staying healthy as you age. But many people misunderstand the facts when it comes to falling.
- Staying Healthy
- Preventive Health
Why it’s important to have regular eye exams
Don’t overlook eye exams when it comes to your overall health. Seeing your doctor each year for a physical is an important part of staying healthy. But so is seeing an eye doctor. In addition to maintaining your vision, regular eye exams are an important part of finding eye diseases early.
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