Smooth Summer Sipping In Health Directions’ ongoing focus on wellness, we’ve featured stories on the importance of hydration, nutrition and taking advantage of our local summer harvests. A “go-to” concoction that checks off all these health boxes for us is the versatile smoothie. As a meal, snack or post-exercise refresher, smoothies are filling and delicious. Better […]
PEDDLING THE PEDALS*
Cycling — whether cruising down a breezy shoreline path or sweating bullets on a stationary bike — is an excellent activity for senior health. It’s low impact, improves balance and coordination, and is very good for the pulmonary and cardiovascular systems. The endurance and strength you build can have a positive impact on your physical […]
Aging in (Our) Place
As of the most recent US Census, Fairfield County seniors (age 65+) comprise 16% of the population. (Connecticut as a whole is the seventh oldest in the nation by median age.) Looking forward ten years, another 136,000 residents, who may have settled in Fairfield County for jobs and raising families in their 20s and 30s, […]
Celebrate American Heart Month
HEALTHY NEWS YOU CAN USE CELEBRATE AMERICAN HEART MONTH Tips and Resources to Show Your Heart Some Love** Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and it’s largely preventable. So this month, focus on taking small heart-healthy steps for big positive impacts on your life — now and into your senior […]
LIKE AN APPLE A DAY
Medicare’s Covered Preventative & Screening Services Medicare Part B isn’t just for covering treatment when you are experiencing symptoms or ill. Your Medicare insurance also helps you to be proactive about your health by supporting a range of diagnostic and preventative services. As we move toward year-end have you… Scheduled your annual wellness visit/yearly checkup? […]