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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White Bean Hummus Wraps with Avocado and Bell Pepper
The silkiness of the white beans combined with the rich avocado and crunchy cucumbers and bell peppers make this simple vegetarian recipe a winner of a lunch or dinner.
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Air Fryer Crispy (Un)fried Chicken
Want the taste of fried chicken without the extra saturated fat and calories? Try this super-easy, super-scrumptious unfried version — tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. It's a classic American favorite from the South.
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Turkey Cutlets and Gravy
Creamy country gravy tops lightly breaded turkey cutlets in this mouthwatering entrée.
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Lemon Chicken and Cinnamon Glazed Root Vegetables
This chicken dish is so, so easy to make and let's just say these veggies may be replacing the candied yams at your next holiday meal!
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Algerian Whole-Wheat Couscous with Red Beans and Vegetables
A vegetarian version of the signature North African dish, hearty beans and tender vegetables are served on a bed of fluffy, whole-grain couscous.
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Chicken and Ham Jambalaya
There’s no doubt that your family will run to the kitchen when they smell this traditional Louisiana favorite cooking on the stove – it’s that good!
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Peach and Tomato Salad
This recipe is inspired by the Italian panzanella salad, which combines tomatoes, bread, and basil. In our version, peaches are a delicious stand in for the bread.
- Staying Healthy
- Mental Health
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.
- Recipes
Grilled Shrimp with Mint Salsa Verde
A tiny dollop of yogurt gives a pleasant, unexpected creaminess to the piquant salsa that is drizzled over grilled shrimp in this attractive entrée.
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Linguine with Cannellini Beans and Summer Squash
This one-dish heart-healthy pasta meal includes fresh seasonal vegetables and protein-packed beans.
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