Love Your Lungs
In order to help keep their lungs as healthy as possible, older adults should do the following: Don’t smoke; if you are already a smoker, try to quit. Engage in regular aerobic exercise that can help strengthen the lungs. Have a primary care physician check the lungs during annual checkups. Work on improving overall health, […]
Slow-Cooker Moroccan Lentil Soup
Ingredients 2 cups chopped onions 2 cups chopped carrots 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 6 cups vegetable broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 cups water 3 cups chopped cauliflower 1 3/4 […]
Don’t become a statistic, empower yourself with these free fall prevention resources
Celebrate Fall Prevention Awareness Day on September 22nd with these resources, plus a free event and fall risk analysis from Sun Health’s Center for Health & Wellbeing. Falls might sound like no big deal—an expected part of aging—but many don’t realize falling is the leading cause of injuries for older adults. According to the National Council […]
5 Lifestyle Choices that Heavily Impact Senior Health & Wellness
There’s no denying it—as we age, our bodies and minds just don’t work quite as well as they did when we were younger. How we feel mentally doesn’t quite match up to how we feel physically. It becomes more difficult to recall names or ideas, our balance becomes less sturdy, chronic age-related diseases or conditions […]
Caring for Memory
Memory Care Navigator program offers support for memory issues By Alison Stanton Since the day it first launched, the Sun Health Memory Care Navigator program has helped provide personal and professional guidance for patients with dementia, as well as their loved ones and caregivers. As part of the program, a Memory Care Navigator will carefully […]
Black Bean & Salmon Tostadas
Ingredients 8 6-inch corn tortillas Canola oil cooking spray 1 6- to 7-ounce can boneless, skinless wild Alaskan salmon, drained 1 avocado, diced 2 tablespoons minced pickled jalapeños, plus 2 tablespoons pickling juice from the jar, divided 2 cups coleslaw mix (in produce section) or shredded cabbage 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 15-ounce can black […]
Driving with Dementia
Marty Finley, M-Ed Memory Care Navigator I’m concerned that dementia is compromising the driving safety of a loved one. What signs should I look for? (As seen in the Sun City West Independent) If other drivers are frequently honking at them, that can be a sign that dementia is diminishing driving skills. There are other […]
Functional Fitness
What it is and how you can improve it By Alison Stanton What do picking up a bag of groceries, getting in and out of the bathtub, and pulling the trash can to the curb all have in common? They are all examples of having functional fitness—a term that Rhonda J. Zonoozi, BS, CHWC, EP-C, […]
At-home Fitness Tips
When it comes to being as functionally fit as possible, people should try to stay as active as they can. “Inactivity is a big culprit when it comes to problems with functional fitness,” Rhonda says. “As people get older, they can become inactive, which weakens the muscles and the bones and make them more frail.” […]
Veggie and Chicken Pasta Salad
Ingredients Salad 1 cup uncooked whole-wheat elbow pasta 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup cucumber (peeled), diced 1/2 cup small broccoli florets 1 large carrot, diced 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced Dressing 1/4 cup light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions […]
