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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- Recipes
Beef and Rice Casserole
This delicious beef and rice dish, made with cabbage and black-eyed peas, works as an easy dinner year-round Ingredients Servings: 8 6 cups shredded cabbage – or you can save...
- Recipes
Fish Tacos with Broccoli Slaw
These delicious fish tacos, with fresh crunchy slaw topping, take less than 20 minutes to prepare. Ingredients 4 firm white fish fillets (about 4 ounces each), such as cod or...
- Seasonal Health
Get Your Vaccines to Stay Healthy During Virus Season
Staying up to date on your vaccines is the best way to lower your risk of viral respiratory disease this fall and winter.
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- Staying Healthy
Have You Had Both of Your Annual Checkups?
One important way of staying healthy is to see your health care provider each year. CarePartners of Connecticut makes this easy by covering both a physical exam and an Annual Wellness Visit.
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- Staying Healthy
Healthy Aging Tips for Older Adults
Healthy aging is about making smart choices as you get older and committing to a healthy lifestyle. The good news is - it’s never too late to start!
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- Staying Healthy
Heel Your Pain: Common Causes and Solutions for Heel Pain
Do you suffer from heel pain? If so, you’re not alone. Heel pain affects nearly two million Americans each year.
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- Seasonal Health
- Mental Health
How Daylight Saving Time Impacts Your Health
Gaining an extra hour of daylight is a sure sign that spring is on its way and warmer months are ahead! But ‘springing forward’ can also impact your health in...
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- Staying Healthy
How Dental Health Affects Your Overall Health
How well you take care of your teeth and gums can affect your overall health.
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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.
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