Mission Statement

To provide information, products and services regarding home based living in a way that preserves the wellbeing of both the care recipients and their caregivers.

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Announcement

In this issue, we have added a sub-category, Nutrition. As we have stated in Read All About This Site on our home page, prevention of chronic illness is one of our primary purposes in publishing the newsletter. We will provide information from a variety of sources to help us adapt our diets as we age.

Beginning with the October 3rd issue, we will begin publishing the newsletter every other Thursday. We will increase the amount of information we publish to 4-5 articles, interviews, videos, etc. in each sub-category. As you are aware, there are many areas to be covered so we can stay in our homes as long as possible, and we can publish more valuable information, more efficiently going to the two week window.

We will also introduce a store at that time, Investing In Your Health, that will feature fitness and wellness products and services that will be of value to our subscribers. There will be a membership/rebate program for SHSH subscribers as well and we will provide more information about that as we get closer to October 3.

Care Receivers

Nutrition

From the USDA, My Plate Nutrition Information. This page is full of information that will help us develop a healthy eating lifestyle. There are numerous links to a variety of options that will help us get and stay healthy so we can achieve our ultimate goal here, stay in our own homes.

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Nutrition

High fiber fruits, from the Geriatric Dietician. As we know, a high fiber diet offers several benefits for us as senior citizens. Digestive health and heart health benefit, as fiber can help lower cholesterol levels, which reduces the risk of heart disease. It also slows the absorption of sugar, helping to manage blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. In addition, fiber helps with weight management and also acts as a prebiotic, supporting the growth of healthy gut bacteria which enhances overall health. Along with valuable information about 35 different fruits, on the right side of the home page, there are archived articles on a number of subjects we can benefit from.

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Movement

Once again, our friend Meredith of Senior Fitness with Meredith, provides us with a video with valuable information on how to relieve sciatica. I know I deal with it, especially after I have been driving for a while. Meredith will gently guide you through these exercises, as she always does, and help us alleviate pain and improver our mobility. As always, if you have any concerns about your ability to complete any exercises we feature, be sure and consult with your healthcare provider or physical therapist.

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Movement

Tai Chi. This is a popular form of mind/body activity for seniors that is offered at community centers, YMCA’s, fitness clubs, etc. Here is an article from Forbes Health that describes the benefits of Tai Chi. Along with helping with memory and overall cognitive function and stress reduction, Tai Chi also helps improve our balance and increases flexibility along with adding strength and improving posture. Google Tai Chi classes “near me” to see what is available in your area.

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Wellness

Fall prevention. Earlier we talked about prevention of chronic disease being one of our primary purposes of the newsletter. Here is another, injury prevention, primarily fall prevention. Preventing falls is crucial for our independence and safety as we age in place. The article will review the many ways we can help prevent falls, from home safety tips, to developing our balance to medication management to regular exercise and others.

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Wellness

Foot Function. As we all realize, foot health is so important for our overall ability to move and function in our daily lives. The Foot Collective shows us five ways to restore natural foot function. With many of the styles of shoes that have developed over the years, we have lost our natural foot movement in many cases. Some of the five suggestions here might be too much for some of us, so do what you can. If you have persistent problems with your feet and haven’t seen a podiatrist in a while, maybe schedule an appointment and, while you are there, ask what shoes they recommend.

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Aging In Place

Self Care. aginginplace.com emphasizes the importance of self care, taking care of ourselves, physically, mentally and spiritually as we age in place. It is important that we develop the habits to maintain our selves in these three vital areas of our lives so we can be as independent as long as we possibly can. It is about developing a mindset along with the habits to become as healthy as we can. Many of us are capable of more than we realize. Think about daily habits/routines we can develop to become as healthy as we can be in body, mind and spirit.

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Aging In Place

From friendshipcenters.org, more information about staying safe in our homes. This is such important information that we will continue to highlight this subject. Many of us are one preventable event from being forced to move from our homes. Notice the clutter free room in the home below.

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Caregivers

This is a 17 page pdf from the University of Pittsburgh, titled “Practicing a Healthy Lifestyle as a Caregiver”. As caregivers know, they suffer from fatigue due to lack of sleep, lack of exercise and physical activity and, usually, diets that become less healthy for a variety of reasons. This valuable document lists the strategies for practicing a healthy lifestyle as a caregiver. If you are not a caregiver yourself, please share this with someone you know who is. It can help them perform their selfless duty and maintain their health as well.

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Mental health for caregivers. From Mental Health America, more information to help caregivers maintain and strengthen their mental health as they perform this important task in our society. There are links to a variety of articles that can be archived for later use if and when necessary.

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And One More Thing

Adult day care. From Eldercare.aci.gov, information about how adult day care works, what services they offer, etc. Adult day care can give caregivers a needed break two or three times a week and also give the care receiver the opportunity to get out and socialize with others and participate in activities they can’t do at home. There is a locator on the site but I would also google caregivers “near me” and see what is availabe in your area.

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