You probably know that it’s important to eat foods rich with vitamins and minerals, but where exactly can you find them? Read more below or visit rush.edu/news/are-you-getting-enough-vitamins.
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Take a look at the American Heart Association’s “Life’s Essential 8,” a list of important behaviors and factors to look at when measuring cardiovascular health.Better cardiovascular health helps lower the risk for heart disease, stroke, dementia, and other major health problems. Read more at heart.org/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/lifes-essential-8.
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Caregiver burnout is like a candle that runs out of a wick — it doesn’t have what it needs to continue to provide light. It is a state of exhaustion that can happen when caregivers selflessly dedicate their time and energy to manage the health and safety of a loved one and neglect to take
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The University of Chicago Healthy Aging & Alzheimer’s Research Care Center “Centering Our Values” toolkit is a hands-on guide to help caregivers and their loved ones living with dementia make decisions that reflect their values and what is important to them. This guide includes dementia education and care resources, as well as tools and worksheets
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People who are emotionally well, experts say, have fewer negative emotions and are able to bounce back from difficulties faster. This quality is called resilience. It’s important to identify a few ideas for healthy ways to cope and available resources in your community, which can help you build resilience. Below are a few tips from
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Maintaining motivation is a huge part of reaching your goals. Being physically active is one of the most important things you can do each day to maintain and improve your health and keep doing things you enjoy as you age. So here’s a few tips on how to stay motivated to exercise:
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An important part of healthy aging is prioritizing your social health. There are things you can do to help protect yourself or a loved one from the negative effects of loneliness and social isolation. First, it’s important to take care of yourself. To help manage stress and stay as mentally and physically healthy as possible,
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Even when it’s cold, you may be able to exercise outdoors. Be sure to follow these tips to stay safe in the winter.
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The State of Illinois Alzheimer’s Disease Plan is produced by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee (ADAC), other state agencies, and relevant Alzheimer’s disease stakeholders. The intent of the plan is to guide research, diagnosis, referral, support, and treatment services for Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias.
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