Health

Being healthy means more than taking care of your body. Overall health and wellness includes mental and physical health. Some activities overlap to benefit both, but it’s necessary to take time to nurture each. Here are some tips to help make your entire health a priority. 

 

Mental Meditation

Stress takes a toll on the body. Meditation can help to reduce stress and anxiety. Specifically, mindfulness meditation. This is something you can do fifteen minutes...

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If you’re reading this, you may be ready to hop on board to make some big changes in 2020. You can’t reach your goals without putting some thought and work into them. The biggest thing you can do to have the “best” year is to improve not only your physical health but your mental health. Everything you want to accomplish in life starts with having a firm foundation for both of those things. Here are some ways that you can start now. 

Mentally

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As Thanksgiving grows closer, we wanted to talk about the importance of good health and how it is something everyone should be thankful for! Being in good health allows us to enjoy so many special moments in life. Here are five of our favorite reasons to be thankful for your health this season.

1. Enjoy the cool fall weather

When you’re healthy, you are able to see the beautiful fall colors or smell the roasted scent of bonfires. You can go outside on a walk all because you...

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What’s the secret to feeling young as you age? It’s movement. Because October is Physical Therapy month, we will be highlighting some of our favorite exercises you can do as you age to stay healthy. Jump on board with us!

Swimming

Just because the temperatures outside are getting cooler, it doesn’t mean that swimming can’t be a year-round activity. Look for an indoor facility where you can keep moving without...

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Often, the biggest discouragement when trying to improve your overall health is the amount of information and resources out there. It can be hard to know what to do and what not to do. We’re here to let you know that everyone is different, and provide you with a ‘how-to’ guide to share some tips and tricks on how to age healthily.

Exercise Regularly 

As we age, exercise continues to be just as important, if not more important than in our...

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To live out your later years in life in the comfort of your own home is something that all wish we’re able to do. Not only does it allow you to stay independent, but it also helps maintain your dignity. It’s important to know that one can only do this if they are able, or if they have the assistance or tools that allow them to do so safely and comfortably. Luckily for you, CarePro has just the products and services to help you or your loved ones age in place. Take a look...

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One of the best ways to enjoy the golden years is to stay safe. An injury can set you back in your independence and the fear of an injury can keep you from doing things that might be great for you. A solution to this is home adaptations that can make you feel safe and independent as you get older. Here are some items that you may like to add to your home to help you age safely.

 

Bathroom Safety

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Are You Making These Healthy Choices?

You’ve heard it been said that age is just a number. We believe this to be true. We would say, age is how you feel. The not-so-secret way to feel your very best is by making healthy choices. This is easier said than done, but we believe that these health markers are essential to age gracefully, healthily and happily.

Nutrition

If you’ve been eating a certain diet your whole life, it can be difficult to change. However,...

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National Nurses Week: May 6th - 12th

There are 4 million registered nurses in the US and it’s a great time of year to thank them for their service to us all. May 6th-12th has been declared National Nurses week since 1993. They chose this week because the 12th is the famous founder of nursing, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. If you’ve had a nurse impact your life or the life of a loved one, here are some great ways you can thank them as well as what products...

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One-Third of Americans Live With Extreme Stress

Stress is no respecter of persons. One-third of Americans are living with extreme stress. Yet, many do not know how to handle their stress, resulting in more extreme stress. Thankfully, there are ways to combat this outside of life’s stressful circumstances. April is Stress Awareness Month and it’s a great time to sharpen up coping skills! You’re sure to fit into one of these categories and have a loved one...

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