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Staying Vital

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  • Keep your mind exercised, too, by reading, learning a new skill, and researching something that interests you.
  • Develop a hobby -- it's never too late to learn how to play the piano.
Be Safe
  • Today's seniors are more healthy and active than ever before. But, like everyone, they need to pay attention to health and safety risks. This web site has some good tips on senior safety: http://advancedseniorsolutions.com/srsafety/index.htm
  • Many people are more satisfied with their health care if they share the responsibility with their health professionals. Your health professional is an expert on medical care, but you are the expert on yourself. Visit your primary care medical provider on a regular basis. (medical providers)
  • The CDC suggests four things YOU can do to prevent falls
    1. Begin a regular exercise program.
    2. Have your health care provider review your medicines.
    3. Have your vision checked.
    4. Make your home safe.
  • A simple Home Safety check List can be found at the Minnesota DHS web site: "http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/groups/aging/documents/pub/dhs16_137819.pdf
  • Our homes should be a place of health and comfort; too often they are places that cause illness. (See Healthy Homes)
  • If you are questioning your ability to drive safely consider a senior driver evaluation. One of those offering services in our area:
    Adaptive Experts
    Granite Falls Hospital
    320-564-6244
    Kelly VanKlompenburg
Be Prepared:

It is important to be prepared for emergencies, like storms, floods, or illness. Planning on how you will communicate with loved one, having important information at hand, as well as medications and other necessary items, storing enough easy to prepare food for 2-3 days and other simple preparations will easy your mind and increase your chance of surviving an emergency. Click on this link for Emergency Preparedness Guidelines for Seniors. (Emergency Preparedness)



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