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        • Mixed Vegetable & Farro Soup
        • Winter Leek & Potato Soup
        • Zucchini-Basil Soup
        • Broccoli Cheddar Soup
        • Broccoli-Feta Soup
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        • Avocado-Yogurt Dip
        • Spinach-Artichoke Dip
        • Chili-Lime Peanuts
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        • White Bean Dip
        • Garlic-Butter Cauliflower Bites
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        • Broccoli & Goat Cheese Soufflé
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        • Spicy 3-Bean Vegetarian Chili
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        • Herb-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
        • Chicken and Dumplings
        • Pasta Primavera
        • Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese
        • Thyme & Garlic Roasted Turkey Breast
        • Roast Pork with Apples & Onions
        • Crisp-Crust Chicken Potpie
        • Marinated Chicken Breasts
        • Bourbon Glazed Samon
        • Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan
        • Stuffed Baked Acorn Squash
        • Broiled Salmon with Creamy Lemon-Dill Sauce
        • Maple-Mustard Glazed Chicken
        • Almond-Crusted Salmon
        • Mushroom & Spinach Lasagna Alfredo
        • Sheet-Pan Caprese Pizza
        • Skillet Honey-Lemon Chicken Thighs
        • 7-Seasoning Baked Salmon Filets
        • Panko-Crusted Cauliflower Steaks
        • Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts with Fresh Rosemary
        • Broiled Salmon with Chile-Lime Mayonnaise
        • Ribollita Stew
        • Spinach & Mushroom Quiche
        • Sheet-Pan Salmon and Broccoli with Sesame and Ginger
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        • Grilled Asparagus
        • Cranberry, Almond & Broccoli Salad
        • Sour Cream-Dill Potato Salad
        • Fresh Corn Sauté with Pepper & Onion
        • Green Beans with Toasted Almonds
        • Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
        • Carrot Soufflé
        • Shrimp Avocado Salad
        • Chicken and Strawberry Salad
        • Roasted Butternut Squash
        • Fresh Corn & Cucumber Salad
        • Mashed Sweet Potatoes
        • Braised Asparagus
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        • Berry Lemonade Bars
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        • Double Chocolate-Banana Bread Pudding
        • Apple Pandowdy
        • Chocolate Not-Only-In-Your-Dreams Cake
        • No-Sugar-Added Apple Pie
        • Zucchini Brownies
        • Blueberry Crisp
        • Holiday Pumpkin Bread
        • Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
        • Chocolate Bread Pudding
        • Lemon Meringue Pie
        • Lemon Crinkle Cookies
        • Pineapple-Mango Ice Cream
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        • Oatmeal with Bananas
        • Overnight Oatmeal
        • Skinny Ham & Cheese Omelet
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        • Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie
        • Overnight Blueberry-Oatmeal Cakes
        • Strawberry-Almond Baked Oatmeal
        • Carrot, Apple & Ginger Smoothie
        • Maple-Cinnamon Sweet Potato Breakfast Bread
        • Strawberry, Granola & Yogurt Breakfast Parfait
        • Pumpkin Bread
        • Lemon-Ricotta Berry Toast
      • Lunch >
        • Chicken Club Wraps
        • Cobb Egg Salad
        • Rotisserie Chicken Salad
        • Roast Beef Wrap
        • Cucumber Sandwich
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        • Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Chickpeas & Spinach
        • Veggie & Hummus Sandwich
        • Tangy Chicken Salad with Grapes
      • Soup >
        • Fire-Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
        • Creamy Chilled Avocado Soup
        • Potato-Leek Bisque
        • White Bean Soup
        • Creamy Turnip Soup
        • Sweet Pea Soup
        • Easy & Quick Spicy Gazpacho
        • Mango Coconut Soup
        • Butternut Squash Soup with Pepitas
        • Pumpkin-Apple Soup
        • Carrot Soup with Yogurt
        • Velvety Squash Soup
        • Mushroom Soup with Barley & Thyme
        • Potato Soup
        • Mixed Vegetable & Farro Soup
        • Winter Leek & Potato Soup
        • Zucchini-Basil Soup
        • Broccoli Cheddar Soup
        • Broccoli-Feta Soup
      • Appetizers >
        • Roasted Red Pepper & Cheese Spread
        • Avocado-Yogurt Dip
        • Spinach-Artichoke Dip
        • Chili-Lime Peanuts
        • Buttermilk Ranch Dip
        • Creamy Spinach Feta Dip
        • White Bean Dip
        • Garlic-Butter Cauliflower Bites
      • Main Course >
        • Elegant Cheese Souffle
        • Herbed Chicken and Rice
        • Baked Salmon Dijon
        • Barbecued Chicken
        • Stir-Fried Beef & Vegetables
        • Macaroni and Cheese
        • Braised Brisket & Root Vegetables
        • Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe
        • Zucchini Lasagna
        • Yogurt-Curry Marinated Chicken Thighs
        • Soba Noodle Stir Fry
        • Winter Vegetable Dal (Red Lentils)
        • Almond-Crusted Pork with Dipping Sauce
        • Broccoli & Goat Cheese Soufflé
        • Baked Tofu
        • Chicken with Snap Peas
        • Grilled Chicken & Vegetables
        • Smoky Barbecue Chicken
        • Spicy 3-Bean Vegetarian Chili
        • Asian Noodles and Chicken
        • Herb-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
        • Chicken and Dumplings
        • Pasta Primavera
        • Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese
        • Thyme & Garlic Roasted Turkey Breast
        • Roast Pork with Apples & Onions
        • Crisp-Crust Chicken Potpie
        • Marinated Chicken Breasts
        • Bourbon Glazed Samon
        • Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan
        • Stuffed Baked Acorn Squash
        • Broiled Salmon with Creamy Lemon-Dill Sauce
        • Maple-Mustard Glazed Chicken
        • Almond-Crusted Salmon
        • Mushroom & Spinach Lasagna Alfredo
        • Sheet-Pan Caprese Pizza
        • Skillet Honey-Lemon Chicken Thighs
        • 7-Seasoning Baked Salmon Filets
        • Panko-Crusted Cauliflower Steaks
        • Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts with Fresh Rosemary
        • Broiled Salmon with Chile-Lime Mayonnaise
        • Ribollita Stew
        • Spinach & Mushroom Quiche
        • Sheet-Pan Salmon and Broccoli with Sesame and Ginger
      • Salads & Side Dishes >
        • Cool, Creamy Applesauce
        • Sweet Potato Custard
        • Whole-Wheat Irish Soda Bread Rolls
        • Cranberry Orange Sauce
        • Crispy Potato Latkes & Apple Sauce
        • Arugula & Strawberry Salad
        • Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
        • Sweet Potato Tots
        • Lemon Muffins
        • Roasted Brocolli Florets with Citrus
        • Veggie Potato Salad
        • Watermelon, Feta & Mint Salad
        • Orzo, Feta & Sundried Tomato Salad
        • Grilled Asparagus
        • Cranberry, Almond & Broccoli Salad
        • Sour Cream-Dill Potato Salad
        • Fresh Corn Sauté with Pepper & Onion
        • Green Beans with Toasted Almonds
        • Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
        • Carrot Soufflé
        • Shrimp Avocado Salad
        • Chicken and Strawberry Salad
        • Roasted Butternut Squash
        • Fresh Corn & Cucumber Salad
        • Mashed Sweet Potatoes
        • Braised Asparagus
      • Dessert >
        • Airy Gelatin Foam
        • Easy Chocolate Mousse
        • Apple Coffee Cake
        • Chocolate Chip Whole-Grain Blondies with Pecans
        • Frozen Pumpkin Mousse Pie
        • Ginger Baked Apples
        • HOLIDAY COOKIES
        • Easy Slice & Bake Sugar Cookies
        • No-Bake Graham Cracker & Peanut Butter Cookies
        • Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
        • Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Chocolate Chip Cookies
        • No Bake Mini Cheesecakes
        • Light Strawberry Shortcake
        • Baked Pumpkin Pudding
        • No-bake Oatmeal Cocoa Cookies
        • Banana Bread
        • HOLIDAY TREATS
        • Keto Chocolate Truffles
        • Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites
        • Glazed Condensed Milk Cookies
        • Red Velvet Cupcakes
        • Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
        • Easy Key Lime Pie
        • Zucchini Bread
        • Berry Lemonade Bars
        • Dark Chocolate Avocado Cake
        • Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
        • Double Chocolate-Banana Bread Pudding
        • Apple Pandowdy
        • Chocolate Not-Only-In-Your-Dreams Cake
        • No-Sugar-Added Apple Pie
        • Zucchini Brownies
        • Blueberry Crisp
        • Holiday Pumpkin Bread
        • Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
        • Chocolate Bread Pudding
        • Lemon Meringue Pie
        • Lemon Crinkle Cookies
        • Pineapple-Mango Ice Cream
      • Miscellaneous Recipes >
        • Frozen Fruit Ice Cubes
        • Cranberry Raisin Oatmeal Bars
        • Oven Baked Kale Chips
        • Vanilla & Almond Popcorn
        • Spiced Pecans
        • Pink Grapefruit and Lemon Summer Aid
        • Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Chips
        • Apple Pie Energy Balls
        • Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast
        • Strawberry Lemonade
      • Food Hints >
        • Storing Lemons
        • Storing Avocados
        • Storing Honey
        • 10 Ways to Clean with Lemons
      • Vegan >
        • Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats
        • Vegan Apple Crisp
        • Spring Pea Dip with Almonds, Ginger, and Cilantro
        • Breakfast Carrot Pudding
        • Toasted Paprika Chickpeas
        • Raspberry Scones
        • Vegan Chocolate Chip Brownies
        • Vegan Sweet & Sour Cauliflower
        • Beefless Stew
        • Pineapple-Mango Ice Cream
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    • Recipes >
      • Breakfast >
        • Tropical Smoothie
        • Green Tea Smoothie
        • Cottage Cheese Omelet
        • Cinnamon French Toast
        • Whole Grain Buttermilk Pancakes
        • Oatmeal with Bananas
        • Overnight Oatmeal
        • Skinny Ham & Cheese Omelet
        • Mixed Berry Acai Smoothie
        • Silly Pancakes
        • Blueberry and Maple-Pecan Granola Parfaits
        • Mushroom Frittata
        • Strawberry Banana Smoothie
        • Savory Ham, Cheese and Chive Scones
        • Feta, Scallion & Asparagus Frittata
        • Waffle Iron Hash Browns
        • Egg White Breakfast Bites
        • Baked Eggs with Spinach, Mushrooms & Leeks
        • Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie
        • Overnight Blueberry-Oatmeal Cakes
        • Strawberry-Almond Baked Oatmeal
        • Carrot, Apple & Ginger Smoothie
        • Maple-Cinnamon Sweet Potato Breakfast Bread
        • Strawberry, Granola & Yogurt Breakfast Parfait
        • Pumpkin Bread
        • Lemon-Ricotta Berry Toast
      • Lunch >
        • Chicken Club Wraps
        • Cobb Egg Salad
        • Rotisserie Chicken Salad
        • Roast Beef Wrap
        • Cucumber Sandwich
        • Spinach & Cheese Quiche
        • Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Chickpeas & Spinach
        • Veggie & Hummus Sandwich
        • Tangy Chicken Salad with Grapes
      • Soup >
        • Fire-Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
        • Creamy Chilled Avocado Soup
        • Potato-Leek Bisque
        • White Bean Soup
        • Creamy Turnip Soup
        • Sweet Pea Soup
        • Easy & Quick Spicy Gazpacho
        • Mango Coconut Soup
        • Butternut Squash Soup with Pepitas
        • Pumpkin-Apple Soup
        • Carrot Soup with Yogurt
        • Velvety Squash Soup
        • Mushroom Soup with Barley & Thyme
        • Potato Soup
        • Mixed Vegetable & Farro Soup
        • Winter Leek & Potato Soup
        • Zucchini-Basil Soup
        • Broccoli Cheddar Soup
        • Broccoli-Feta Soup
      • Appetizers >
        • Roasted Red Pepper & Cheese Spread
        • Avocado-Yogurt Dip
        • Spinach-Artichoke Dip
        • Chili-Lime Peanuts
        • Buttermilk Ranch Dip
        • Creamy Spinach Feta Dip
        • White Bean Dip
        • Garlic-Butter Cauliflower Bites
      • Main Course >
        • Elegant Cheese Souffle
        • Herbed Chicken and Rice
        • Baked Salmon Dijon
        • Barbecued Chicken
        • Stir-Fried Beef & Vegetables
        • Macaroni and Cheese
        • Braised Brisket & Root Vegetables
        • Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe
        • Zucchini Lasagna
        • Yogurt-Curry Marinated Chicken Thighs
        • Soba Noodle Stir Fry
        • Winter Vegetable Dal (Red Lentils)
        • Almond-Crusted Pork with Dipping Sauce
        • Broccoli & Goat Cheese Soufflé
        • Baked Tofu
        • Chicken with Snap Peas
        • Grilled Chicken & Vegetables
        • Smoky Barbecue Chicken
        • Spicy 3-Bean Vegetarian Chili
        • Asian Noodles and Chicken
        • Herb-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
        • Chicken and Dumplings
        • Pasta Primavera
        • Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese
        • Thyme & Garlic Roasted Turkey Breast
        • Roast Pork with Apples & Onions
        • Crisp-Crust Chicken Potpie
        • Marinated Chicken Breasts
        • Bourbon Glazed Samon
        • Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan
        • Stuffed Baked Acorn Squash
        • Broiled Salmon with Creamy Lemon-Dill Sauce
        • Maple-Mustard Glazed Chicken
        • Almond-Crusted Salmon
        • Mushroom & Spinach Lasagna Alfredo
        • Sheet-Pan Caprese Pizza
        • Skillet Honey-Lemon Chicken Thighs
        • 7-Seasoning Baked Salmon Filets
        • Panko-Crusted Cauliflower Steaks
        • Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts with Fresh Rosemary
        • Broiled Salmon with Chile-Lime Mayonnaise
        • Ribollita Stew
        • Spinach & Mushroom Quiche
        • Sheet-Pan Salmon and Broccoli with Sesame and Ginger
      • Salads & Side Dishes >
        • Cool, Creamy Applesauce
        • Sweet Potato Custard
        • Whole-Wheat Irish Soda Bread Rolls
        • Cranberry Orange Sauce
        • Crispy Potato Latkes & Apple Sauce
        • Arugula & Strawberry Salad
        • Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
        • Sweet Potato Tots
        • Lemon Muffins
        • Roasted Brocolli Florets with Citrus
        • Veggie Potato Salad
        • Watermelon, Feta & Mint Salad
        • Orzo, Feta & Sundried Tomato Salad
        • Grilled Asparagus
        • Cranberry, Almond & Broccoli Salad
        • Sour Cream-Dill Potato Salad
        • Fresh Corn Sauté with Pepper & Onion
        • Green Beans with Toasted Almonds
        • Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
        • Carrot Soufflé
        • Shrimp Avocado Salad
        • Chicken and Strawberry Salad
        • Roasted Butternut Squash
        • Fresh Corn & Cucumber Salad
        • Mashed Sweet Potatoes
        • Braised Asparagus
      • Dessert >
        • Airy Gelatin Foam
        • Easy Chocolate Mousse
        • Apple Coffee Cake
        • Chocolate Chip Whole-Grain Blondies with Pecans
        • Frozen Pumpkin Mousse Pie
        • Ginger Baked Apples
        • HOLIDAY COOKIES
        • Easy Slice & Bake Sugar Cookies
        • No-Bake Graham Cracker & Peanut Butter Cookies
        • Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
        • Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Chocolate Chip Cookies
        • No Bake Mini Cheesecakes
        • Light Strawberry Shortcake
        • Baked Pumpkin Pudding
        • No-bake Oatmeal Cocoa Cookies
        • Banana Bread
        • HOLIDAY TREATS
        • Keto Chocolate Truffles
        • Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites
        • Glazed Condensed Milk Cookies
        • Red Velvet Cupcakes
        • Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
        • Easy Key Lime Pie
        • Zucchini Bread
        • Berry Lemonade Bars
        • Dark Chocolate Avocado Cake
        • Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
        • Double Chocolate-Banana Bread Pudding
        • Apple Pandowdy
        • Chocolate Not-Only-In-Your-Dreams Cake
        • No-Sugar-Added Apple Pie
        • Zucchini Brownies
        • Blueberry Crisp
        • Holiday Pumpkin Bread
        • Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
        • Chocolate Bread Pudding
        • Lemon Meringue Pie
        • Lemon Crinkle Cookies
        • Pineapple-Mango Ice Cream
      • Miscellaneous Recipes >
        • Frozen Fruit Ice Cubes
        • Cranberry Raisin Oatmeal Bars
        • Oven Baked Kale Chips
        • Vanilla & Almond Popcorn
        • Spiced Pecans
        • Pink Grapefruit and Lemon Summer Aid
        • Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Chips
        • Apple Pie Energy Balls
        • Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast
        • Strawberry Lemonade
      • Food Hints >
        • Storing Lemons
        • Storing Avocados
        • Storing Honey
        • 10 Ways to Clean with Lemons
      • Vegan >
        • Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats
        • Vegan Apple Crisp
        • Spring Pea Dip with Almonds, Ginger, and Cilantro
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You Can Prevent Falls

4/26/2022

 
Falls are the leading cause of death due to injury for older Americans.
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According to information reported by the National Council on Aging (NCOA), an older adult American, aged 65 or older, is treated in an emergency room for a fall every 15 seconds! NCOA reports that a growing number of older adults fear falling, and as a result, self-limit activities and social engagements. This can result in further physical decline, depression, social isolation, and feelings of helplessness.

Following are some fall prevention tips that may help to maintain balance and mobility.

Strengthen Muscles
Age-related muscle weakness and deteriorating balance lead to falls. As we age, many people tend to reduce their physical activity, which is a mistake. Take daily walks and do stretching and balance exercises while steadying yourself with a sturdy chair. Even better, investigate local free gym memberships frequently offered to seniors through their insurance plans, and add resistance (weights or bodyweight) training to maintain muscle strength.

Check Your Vision
Poor vision is a major contributor to falls for the elderly. Be sure to have regular vision checkups and update glasses as needed. With diminished visual input, important information the body needs for maintaining balance is reduced or lost.

Fall-proof Your Home
Instead of one little change at a time, make fall-proofing your living space a serious project. Make a TO-DO list and check items off as you complete them. Here is a suggested list to get you started:
  • Remove small rugs that are a tripping hazard
  • Clear halls and pathways from clutter
  • Improve lighting anywhere necessary, especially on stairs and pathways (plug-in motion-sensor and dark-activated lights are recommended)
  • Place small flashlights in every room where you can easily access them in the dark or during power failures
  • Move frequently used items to shelves within easy reach
  • Replace unsteady step stools with new, extra sturdy stools with grip bars
  • Repair or replace any uneven floors, especially door sills
  • Add stair railings everywhere they are missing, preferably on both sides of the stairs, and NEVER climb stairs without one hand on the railing
  • Install secure grip bars to bathtubs and showers (avoid temporary suction cup type grip bars as they may fail when needed most)
  • Add a shower/tub chair to make entering and exiting easier and safer
Become fall aware to avoid becoming one of the fall-incurred emergency room visits that could change your life.

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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Don't forget to exercise these parts

4/19/2022

 
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Exercise these forgotten body parts for improved mobility.
FEET and ANKLES
It’s important to strengthen the muscles in your feet and ankles to prevent pain, improve balance, and stay mobile. Weak feet and ankles lead to dangerous falls. Here are simple exercises to do daily.

•MToe Curls — Sit or stand. Practice picking up small objects, like marbles, with the toes of each foot and hold them as you slowly count to 10. Rest and repeat 10 times.
•MToe Spread -- Spread your toes as far apart as possible and hold for 5 seconds. Now squeeze them together and hold for 5 seconds. Relax and repeat 5 to 10 times.
•MHeel Raises -- Heel raises are great for strengthening your feet and ankles to improve balance and coordination. Steady yourself with a wall or sturdy chair. Raise your heels as high as you can, standing on your toes. Hold for several seconds and slowly lower heels to the ground. Rest and repeat 10 times.
•MHeel Walk -- Position yourself next to a wall for balance. Lift the front of both feet off the ground, balancing on your heels. Now walk along the wall on only your heels, turn and walk back. Repeat 10 times.

KNEES
Knees can be painful as we age, causing us to limit our mobility, but for some people, certain exercises can help to lessen their pain. Strengthening knee muscles with simple stress-free exercise helps to maintain flexibility and mobility. Here is a very simple exercise you can do every day.

•MLeg Extension — Sit in a firm straight-backed chair with knees at a 90-degree angle and feet flat on the floor. Now raise your right foot, breathing in as you straighten your leg as much as you can. Hold for a second and breathe out as you lower your foot to the floor. Now do the same with your left foot. Repeat 10 times on each side.

NECK
When was the last time you thought to exercise your neck? Probably never. But your neck is key to maintaining a good posture that promotes stability. Try these simple exercises daily to maintain neck mobility and good posture. These are especially good to do first thing in the morning.

•MNeck rolls -- This sounds easy but you're going to find out just how stiff your neck is. Start by dropping your chin to your chest. Now roll your head to one side, laying your ear on your shoulder. Continue rolling your head back, looking up at the ceiling. Roll to the other side, then back to chin to chest. Repeat 10 times. 
•MBack Straighten -- Stand with your heels up against a wall and flatten your back, shoulders, and head against the wall. Try to arch your back as little as possible, pressing your spine to the wall while also keeping your neck and head against the wall. Hold this position while you deeply breathe in and out several times. Rest and repeat 10 times.

WRISTS and FINGERS
Let’s face it, stiff hands, fingers, and wrists come with age. Keeping them exercised reduces stiffness and arthritis pain. Fortunately, these exercises are super simple to do, anywhere at any time.

•MStretches
  1. Stretch your arms out as far as you can, flex your wrists up and point your fingers to the sky. Now flex your wrists down and point your fingers at the floor. Repeat 10 times. 
  2. Make fists then stretch your fingers out as far as you can. Repeat 10 times.
  3. Raise your elbows and intertwine your fingers with palms facing toward you. Flex your fingers against your chest. Now flip your palms facing out and flex your fingers again. Repeat 10 times. 
  4. Make fists and roll your wrists in a circle to one way, then the other. Repeat 10 times.

​Keep up this whole routine daily and you’ll go a long way to having good mobility.

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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These Superfoods Help Aging Skin

4/12/2022

 
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Superfoods help fight aging – and aging skin
​If you follow our emails you’ll notice this isn’t the first time we’ve recommended some of the following “superfoods.” That’s because they are high in antioxidants that not only help reduce visible signs of aging in skin but also provide overall health benefits that fight aging throughout the body. Try to incorporate them into your daily diet:

Superfood No. 1: Wild salmon 
Wild salmon is high in protein and loaded with skin-plumping essential fatty acids and the powerful antioxidant astaxanthin. In addition to helping neutralize free radicals, those volatile molecules that accelerate inflammation (and thus the aging process), salmon is a good source of readily absorbable protein. Protein is broken down into amino acids, which provide the building blocks for all cellular repair. Experts say you should aim for 2-3 servings per week (3-4 oz. per serving). And make sure to always choose wild salmon; farmed salmon is often contaminated with PCBs, a “probable carcinogen” according to the EPA.

Superfood No. 2: Blueberries and other low-sugar berries
Blueberries and many other berries contain wrinkle-fighting antioxidants known as anthocyanins, flavonoids that researchers believe may help suppress the growth of tumor cells and regulate blood sugar (preventing glycation, a process that makes collagen and elastic fibers in skin become stiff and lose its firm supple nature). Blueberries also contain vitamin C, which helps boost radiance and aids in collagen synthesis. In addition, researchers believe the phytochemicals in blueberries may positively affect our gut microbiome, which plays a key role in maintaining the health of our skin (not to mention our brains and virtually every other system in our body).

Superfood No. 3: Beans and legumes 
A great source of animal-free protein and essential micronutrients, just one-half cup of beans is equal to 1 ounce of animal protein. Beans also provide our bodies with valuable prebiotics, insoluble fiber that helps support gastrointestinal microflora, key gatekeepers of skin health. If the balance of good versus bad bacteria in your belly gets out of whack, it can lead to wrinkles, acne, sun spots, and rosacea, says Santa Monica, California-based dermatologist Ava Shamban. Avoid canned beans, which are high in sodium and can make skin look puffy. If you are short on time and need to use canned beans, make sure to drain and thoroughly rinse them before cooking. “This can cut the amount of sodium by around 40 percent, says New York City-based physician and certified nutritionist Jeffrey Morrison.

Superfood No. 4: Full fat plain Greek yogurt
High in protein (as much as 17 grams per cup versus 9 in regular yogurt) and teaming with gut-friendly bacteria, full-fat Greek yogurt helps keep blood sugar steady — and your microbiome in balance. Of course, not all yogurt contains live cultures (some bacteria get killed off during processing), so always check the label before you buy it. Also, avoid sweetened versions as they can trigger spikes in blood sugar (and accompanying inflammation). Shamban recommends sweetening yogurt with cinnamon, which adds “a ton of antioxidants” and virtually no calories. If you don’t like plain yogurt, probiotics can also be found in kefir (again, avoid sugar) and fermented foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, tempeh, miso, and kombucha.

Superfood No. 5: Tomatoes
Lycopene, the carotenoid that gives tomatoes their bright red color, may help ward off UV-induced damage like sun spots and wrinkles, according to Shamban. And yes, tomato sauce counts. Our bodies actually absorb lycopene more easily from cooked tomatoes than from fresh ones. Keep in mind: Though all processed tomato products contain high levels of lycopene, many also contain a lot of sodium (tomato juice) and/or sugar (ketchup), so read labels carefully.

Superfood No. 6: Dark green leafy vegetables
Spinach, kale, arugula, bok choy, swiss chard: Nutrient-dense and low in calories (one cup of spinach contains just seven calories) dark green leafy vegetables are loaded with detoxifying fiber and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients. In addition to helping to protect skin from UV damage, antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin help keep eyes bright and clear (while preventing age-related problems like macular degeneration and cataracts). According to a 2019 study in Food Chemistry, eating uncooked chopped spinach provides higher amounts of lutein than cooked methods. The best way to release lutein from the leaves is to slice it into strips in a salad or chop it up in a blender (try mixing it up in a blender with fresh lemon juice, celery, one-half green apple, and ginger). 

Superfood No. 7: Nuts and seeds 
Experts say you’ll get the most bang for your nutritional buck with walnuts and almonds. Both contain high levels of vitamin E, which helps keep skin supple and hydrated and may offer some protection from UV rays. Walnuts and flax seeds also boast skin softening alpha linoleic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid. Recent studies link dietary α-Linolenic acid (ALA) with reduced systemic inflammation, which helps protect your heart, brain — and yes — your skin, too. Nuts are a good source of potassium, which may help reduce facial bloat caused by excess sodium.

The list above, as published in AARP, is from an article by Amy Synnott, an award-winning writer and former Executive Editor of Elle. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Harper's Bazaar, InStyle, The New York Post, and Women's Health, among other publications.
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UTIs can be dangerous for seniors

4/5/2022

 
Here’s what you need to know:
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  • As people get older, UTIs become more prevalent. In fact, it is the second most common infection among older adults in community-living situations. Both men and women can suffer from conditions that make it more difficult for them to empty their bladders effectively, leading to frequent UTIs.
  • UTIs occur when bacteria enter the urethra causing an infection that can then spread to the bladder and kidneys.
  • Reduced immune systems in older adults are less effective in fighting infections if left untreated, putting elderly people at risk of serious complications, so early detection of a UTI is especially important for this population.
  • Classic symptoms of UTIs are burning pain and frequent urination, but older adults may not complain, so also watch for fever over 100 degrees F and behavioral changes such as confusion.
  • Be aware that UTIs in the elderly are often misunderstood and/or misdiagnosed as senior dementia or Alzheimer’s disease because a UTI can mimic symptoms of such conditions and may be quite pronounced if the patient is already evidencing dementia.
  • The best treatment is prevention. Drink sufficient fluids (avoid alcohol and caffeine). Maintain genital and urinary hygiene to avoid bacterial infection. Change undergarments and incontinence pads frequently. Women should avoid feminine hygiene products. And cranberry juice and probiotics may also help, although studies on both for UTI prevention are inconclusive.

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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