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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Pork and Green Onion Tacos
Grilling lean pork chops and thinly slicing them is a fast way to get that classic pork flavor found in many Mexican dishes. Grilling the green onions gives them a charred, smoky taste that contrasts with the earthy spinach and sweet tomato.
- Recipes
White Bean and Tomato Bruschetta Salad
Turn an Italian bread topping into a salad with this delicious bean and vegetable recipe!
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- Staying Healthy
How to Prevent Falls at Home
Falls present a serious health risk to older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falling is the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults. The good news is there are simple ways you can prevent most falls—especially in your home.
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Hit the Trail Granola Bar
These fruity and nutty snack or breakfast bars are under 100 calories and have zero added sugars. Warm spices and flavors of caramel and coconut will have you making these bars over and over again.
- Staying Healthy
Walking - it's free, easy, and great for your health
Staying physically active is one of the best ways to stay healthy. And one of the simplest ways to stay active is walking.
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Snickerdoodles
Soft, chewy, and rolled in cinnamon, these “sugar” cookies have far less added sugar than the traditional varieties.
- Preventive Health
5 Ways Your Diet Can Help Protect Your Kidneys
The role of your kidneys is to filter waste and extra fluid from your blood. But if you develop kidney disease, your kidneys become damaged and are unable to filter your blood as well as they should.
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Turkey Chili
Warm up on a cool evening with this delicious chili dish that is full of fiber, and low in sodium.
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Old-Fashioned Vegetable Barley Soup
Perfect on a cold day, this quick and easy vegetarian soup, packed with vegetables and a whole grain, can be on your table in about 30 minutes. Ingredients 4 Servings...
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Slow Cooker Harvest Beef Stew
Let the slow cooker do all the heavy work for you with this recipe for a delicious stew, perfect for a cold winter's day. Ingredients 6 Servings | Serving Size...
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