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10 Tips for Healthy Skin2/22/2022 Aging skin is inevitable. How much it ages is not.
Your skin becomes thinner with age and years of being in the sun may lead to wrinkles, dryness, age spots, and even more serious skin problems like skin cancer. But there are things you can do to help your skin, and the sooner you start the better the long term results. Here are 10 not so obvious tips for skin care. 1. Skin care is for everyone. Women and men of ALL ages need to have a consistent daily skin care routine. Encourage those you care about to start early care for their skin daily. It pays off as we age. 2. Protection should never stop. Fewer than half of seniors use sunscreen even though we know better. Need some incentive to cover up and use sunscreen? Check the underside of your forearm that rarely sees the sun. 3. Moisturizing from the outside is not enough. Good quality, chemical-free body and facial moisturizers help to hydrate the top layer of your skin but more importantly, skin needs to be hydrated from the inside, too. Drink lots of water throughout the day, starting as soon as you wake up in the morning. 4. Your diet shows in your skin. Research suggests that a diet filled with highly processed foods, refined sugars, and unhealthy fats promotes skin aging while whole fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins promote healthy skin. 5. Humidity helps. Room or whole house humidifiers add moisture to the air that dehydrates your skin, especially in winter months. 6. Your skin likes shorter showers. Proper hygiene is always important but shorter, cooler showers will help retain more of the moisturizing oils that your skin thrives on. 7. Don’t forget that water is a solvent. Water alone helps to clean your skin. Harsh detergents further dissolve the natural oils that hydrate your skin. Use gentle, chemical-free moisturizing soaps or body wash and use them sparingly. 8. Skin is a sponge. Skin readily absorbs what it comes in contact with. Gently pat dry after bathing to let your skin absorb more moisture. And wear gloves if you come in contact with harsh chemicals like cleaning fluids. 9. Sleep is a skin tonic. Research shows that sleep is when your skin's blood flow increases. This helps to rebuild collagen and repair damage from UV exposure which reduces wrinkles and age spots. Get your rest! 10. Exercise may reverse skin aging. By increasing blood flow, increasing oxygen, and eliminating waste, exercise keeps skin cells healthy and vital. Some studies show exercise actually reverses signs of skin aging. Get to know Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) now, and all the home health services available to you and your loved ones, before you have a health emergency. We are proud to be the longest-serving VNA in the state of New Jersey, so we know a thing or two about helping seniors. The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) is a leading provider of comprehensive home health care services in Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex, and Warren Counties in Northern New Jersey. Established in 1898, generations have known that just one call to VNA opens the door to quality, patient-centered home health care solutions that allow patients to remain in the comfort of their homes with dignity, health, and independence.
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Join us in supporting caregivers2/15/2022  National Caregivers Day is Friday, February 18. The special day is meant to call attention to individuals across the country providing vital home and hospice care. If you are a caregiver, we honor and thank you for your dedication and commitment to caring for someone else’s needs. While caregiving can be a rewarding expression of love, it also comes with physical, emotional, and spiritual demands and even the most devoted caregiver needs respite. For You: The VNA is pleased to offer an array of caregiver support programs, including some that are free of charge, designed to assist caregivers to more effectively care for their loved one and themselves. Click here to learn more about our special caregiver support programs. For All Caregivers: Legislation is underway to expand home care services covered by Medicare – supportive services like personal care, remote patient monitoring, nutritious meals, adaptive equipment, and other things that your loved ones, and maybe even you, will very likely need. Please support home care and hospice by endorsing the legislation. It only takes a moment of your time. Simply click on this link then enter your name and address. If you agree with the letter of support, simply hit send. It really is that easy! Click here if you would like more information about this important legislation. Get to know Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) now, and all the home health services available to you and your loved ones, before you have a health emergency. We are proud to be the longest-serving VNA in the state of New Jersey, so we know a thing or two about helping seniors. The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) is a leading provider of comprehensive home health care services in Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex, and Warren Counties in Northern New Jersey. Established in 1898, generations have known that just one call to VNA opens the door to quality, patient-centered home health care solutions that allow patients to remain in the comfort of their homes with dignity, health, and independence.
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Yes, you can help improve Medicare.2/8/2022  It Only Takes a Moment of Your Time Legislation is being considered to expand home care services covered by Medicare – supportive services like personal care, remote patient monitoring, nutritious meals, adaptive equipment, and other things that your loved ones, and maybe even you, will very likely need. Not only will this provide people with an improved alternative to post-hospitalization recovery and keep them out of nursing homes, but it will also save Medicare millions of dollars! Please Act Now to Enhance the Home Care Benefit of Medicare Simply click on this link then enter your name and address: Act Now!- Enhance the Home Health Benefit (p2a.co) If you agree with the letter of support simply hit send. It really is that easy! If you would like more information about this important legislation, click here: https://www.nahc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Choose-Home-QA.pdf Thank you. Get to know Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) now, and all the home health services available to you and your loved ones, before you have a health emergency. We are proud to be the longest-serving VNA in the state of New Jersey, so we know a thing or two about helping seniors. The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) is a leading provider of comprehensive home health care services in Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex, and Warren Counties in Northern New Jersey. Established in 1898, generations have known that just one call to VNA opens the door to quality, patient-centered home health care solutions that allow patients to remain in the comfort of their homes with dignity, health, and independence.
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February is American Heart Month2/1/2022  According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), nearly 1 in 3 deaths in the US each year are caused by heart disease and stroke, and more than half of these deaths happen to people under age 65! But 80% of premature heart attacks and strokes could have been prevented through these lifestyle changes: 1. Track your progress The most important thing you can do to prevent heart disease is start a health journal and track your progress. Click here for a guide to making your own health journal (health diary). 2. If you smoke, stop now There are many helpful techniques and organizations to help. Click here for some self-help tips and a planning guide. 3. Increase your physical activity The benefits to your heart health are dramatic. Simply sitting less and walking every day is a great start. Learn more here. 4. Re-evaluate your diet Almost everything in moderation is the key to eating healthy, including plenty of fruit and vegetables, whole grains, lean meat, and fish. But make sure you restrict salt, sugar, alcohol, and saturated fats (fats that are solid at room temperature). Visit VNANNJ for some great recipes. 5. Get regular check-ups High blood pressure may present no symptoms, but it is one of the biggest causes of sudden stroke or heart attack. Visit your doctor to check your blood pressure, ask about your results, and know your numbers. Then you can then take your blood pressure at home to track your progress in your personal health journal. Click here for the best at-home blood pressure monitors. Get to know Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) now, and all the home health services available to you and your loved ones, before you have a health emergency. We are proud to be the longest-serving VNA in the state of New Jersey, so we know a thing or two about helping seniors. The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) is a leading provider of comprehensive home health care services in Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex, and Warren Counties in Northern New Jersey. Established in 1898, generations have known that just one call to VNA opens the door to quality, patient-centered home health care solutions that allow patients to remain in the comfort of their homes with dignity, health, and independence.
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