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Social Health Be smart using cellphones and smartphones. Cellphones, smartphones, computers, and tablets make it fast and easy to get and stay in touch with family and friends. They also let you express your love and best wishes through text messages, videos, emails, and email greeting cards. But with these benefits come risks. To protect […]
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Mental Health Care Enjoy the health and well-being benefits of connecting with nature in every season. Spring As the days grow longer and warmer, this is a good time to get outside more. * Notice the songs of birds that return from their annual migration. * Feel the soft, green leaves of plants and trees
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Social Health Both you and others benefit. Gallup surveys in 130 countries show people with higher personal well-being are more likely to say they give time, money, or help to others in their communities. A community can be: * Your neighborhood, city, county, state, or country * Your place of worship * Societies or groups
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Home Safety By acting on the items below, you and your family can be prepared for many types of disasters that may occur in the future. General Tips to Stay Safe * Be alert and aware of what’s around you (e.g., a strange car parked in the same spot for a long time or an
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Home Safety * Do regular exercise to improve strength and balance. * Ask your care team if conditions you have or medications you take raise your risk for falls. Ask how to lower the risk. * Install handrails on both sides of the stairs. * Keep stair areas well lit. Install a switch at the
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Mental Health Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder and should be diagnosed by a professional. It used to be called manic-depressive illness. With bipolar disorder, there are feelings of terrible “lows” and there may also be periods of extreme “highs.” With these “highs,” a person feels happy, giddy, elated or euphoric (mania). These cycles of
Medical Care Giving blood is very safe. Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Approximately 29,000 blood donations are needed every day. To donate blood, you must be at least 17 years old, weigh more than 110 pounds and be in good health. Find out about other guidelines for donating blood fromredcross.org. Giving
Financial Health Make a plan to live within your means. No matter what your income, having a budget helps you plan and manage your money. It also helps you get a grip on your spending. You can use a budget-making tool, such as a free one from the websitewww.mint.com. You can write one on your
Home Safety Don’t be an easy target for thieves. Most home burglaries are the work of amateurs who are looking for a quick in and out. Make it look like someone is at home, especially while you are away. Dos: * Inspect all locks on exterior doors. If they can be opened with a screwdriver
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Financial Health Give yourself a present. Keep holiday spending within your means. * Set a limit on what you will spend. * Make a list before you shop. * Buy from stores that offer layaway plans. * Avoid impulse buying. Leave your credit cards at home. * Shop less – in stores, online, and while
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