Winter wellness: Eating Well
During the winter months, it is easier to turn to “comfort foods”, which tend to be high in fats and sugars. Having a nutritious and well-balanced diet is one of the best ways to keep well and boost your immune
Winter Wellness: Keeping warm at home
It is important that during winter you keep warm as a drop in temperature can affect your body’s ability to fight off viruses and infections. As part of our winter wellness campaign, we have put together some tips on how
Winter Wellness: Falls Prevention
Falls are one of the main reasons older people are taken to a hospital’s emergency department. Most falls don’t cause serious injury, but they can leave you distressed. The good news is that there are lots of things to do
Winter Wellness: stay well this winter
The cold weather can make some health problems worse and could potentially lead to serious complications, especially if you are 65 or older, or if you have a long-term health condition. There are lots of things you can do to
Winter Wellness: Electric blankets and heaters
As the weather becomes colder during the winter months, many people will be dusting off their electric blankets and heaters ready for use. Although they are a great way to keep you warm, you need to be careful as can