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 Prevent Winter Falls
Each winter comes with the danger of slipping on patches of snow or ice. These hazards are especially dangerous for older adults. Fractured ankles and broken hips are some of...
- Seasonal Health
How to Get Enough Vitamin D in the Winter
Your body needs vitamin D to stay healthy and fight infections. While there are a number of ways to get vitamin D, the majority is produced by the body in...
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- Recipes
Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients 4 Servings | Serving size: 1/2 cup 1 1/2 pounds small Yukon Gold potatoes, halved or cut into 2-inch pieces 6 medium garlic cloves 1/4 cup olive oil (extra...
- Staying Healthy
Using Opioids Safely
Opioids are an effective medication prescribed to ease pain. But it’s important to take them safely. Taking too much opioid medication, taking it too long, or not taking it the...
- Seasonal Health
Tips for eating healthy during the holidays
With the holiday season comes festive celebrations almost always involving food. Lots of food. You don’t need to deprive yourself of delicious food.
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- Seasonal Health
How the Fall Time Change can Impact Your Health
When we turn the clocks back in the fall, daylight saving time ends, and we return to standard time. While “falling back” at 2 a.m. and gaining an hour of...
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- Staying Healthy
What to Know about Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that affects memory, judgment, problem-solving, language and behavior. It is a progressive disorder, meaning that symptoms worsen over time. One in nine people...
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- Recipes
Quick Chicken Fajitas, Beans and Spanish Rice
Ingredients 4 Servings Beans and Rice 16 oz. canned, fat-free, no-salt-added black beans (drained, rinsed) 1 cup brown rice (cooked to package instructions) Quick Chicken Fajitas non-stick Cooking spray 1...
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Apple Pear Crisp
Add a twist to your crisp this fall season by incorporating two delicious autumnal fruits. Topping Ingredients 1/4 cup uncooked rolled oats 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons trans-fat-free tub...
- Staying Healthy
- Mental Health
Staying Fit: Your Mind Body Connection
Discover more about the connection between your mind, body and staying fit.
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