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Home Safety * Being healthy at each cycle of life includes healthy eating, exercising, getting quality sleep, and avoiding smoking and secondhand smoke. It also includes getting health tests and vaccines that you need. * Re-use paper bags. * Buy recycled products and items that come in recycled packaging. * Donate usable items to others […]
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Mental Health Care A clear home can help create a calmer mind. The act of de-cluttering can be emotionally cleansing. Start by evaluating what you have, one room at a time, and how it reflects your current values and lifestyle. Focus on having things in your space that truly connect with your purpose, your loved
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Mental Health Care Practicing gratitude may help nurture better brain health and create more positive events in your life. Make gratitude a part of your day and send more positive, health-promoting vibes to your brain. Thank a friend for their support, set a daily phone reminder to count your blessings, and be sure to thank
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Social Health Creating more kindness in the world starts with each of us. For instance, consider how you could show more kindness to coworkers. Also, be sure your kids or grandkids observe you being kind to others. When you take the kindness lead, others will surely follow. Like a ripple effect, kindness inspires kindness. ©
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Social Health A big part of being a good communicator is being a good listener. Hearing the words and understanding what the other person means and feels are vital skills in nurturing healthy relationships. This starts by truly focusing on what is being said. Try not to interrupt and don’t appear judgmental or critical. Also,
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Mental Health Care How can we turn off negative self-talk and develop a more “half-full cup” approach to life? Research suggests we would enjoy many health benefits if we could, including less stress. Start by noticing when you have a positive experience and stay with that up-lifting feeling for 30 seconds. Over time, you may
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Mental Health Care Some people bounce back from life’s challenges more easily than others. But, all of us can strengthen that mental muscle we call resiliency. This is a set of skills to help us cope and recover when something bad happens. While building resiliency is a personal journey, common skills include accepting change, being
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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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Work Life * “Career” includes your line of work and how you spend non-work hours. * Choose career goals that suit your personality, skills, talents, and interests. * Take education and training steps needed to achieve your goals. Gain experience as a volunteer. * Find your passion in life. Do something you enjoy every day,
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