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Healthy Hearts
February 2013                           

healthy heartGreetings!

 

When I think of Valentine's day, I usually think of candy first honestly!  But, then I think of the meaning of love and all of its forms.  Caregiving is perhaps one of the most serious and least selfish forms of love.   

 

Our newsletter for Valentine's Day is about nurturing yourself, honoring yourself, and taking good care to ensure healthy hearts.   

 

We wish you all a lovely Valentine's Day!

 

 

 

 

the healthy heart
  
As we approach a certain age, many of us start to consider heart disease and what we can do to prevent it. Why the worry? Well, as the leading cause of death for men and women, almost 600,000 of us, or 1 in every 4 of us in the United States die of heart disease every year.

This is a guide to improving heart health and adds some tips that most of us don't think of.

selecting a senior care option  

I have a friend who always says "take care" when she closes a letter - and I love that. It feels nice like a warm sweater or a bowl of soup when you are sick. Taking care of someone is a very noble task - even if it has been underappreciated for centuries.


For some of us, it is an easy task and for others, caring for a parent may not be so easy. There may be childhood issues unresolved or even current relationship difficulties. Distance and our other obligations can make caring for a parent a difficult option. For those who end up caring for an elderly parent or any aging relative, it can become a monumental task
elderly nutrition

Eating is one of the most basic of human needs. The United States has an abundance of food, but often our diets are still sometimes lacking in quality. 

  

Being busy is often a reason for choosing fast, convenient, or pre-packaged foods for ourselves and our loved ones.     


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In This Issue:
The Healthy Heart
Love, Patience, Understanding
Elderly Nutrition
Guest Blog
Tips for Weight Management

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  care support

When you take on a caregiving role, you accept responsibility for the wellbeing of another human being. It's a huge role, and it can quickly overshadow the responsibility you still have for yourself.  But needless to say, it isn't healthy to lose sight of your own needs - no matter how noble your intentions may be.

 

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More Tips for a Healthy Heart Through Weight Management:

 
Weight Management - Download a Sensible Plan for Healthy Eating

Calculate Your BMI

Healthy Senior Recipes




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