American Diabetes Month, Flu Clinics, Home for the Holidays, Healthy Fall Recipes, Emergency Preparedness, Concierge Services from LVCA

November is American Diabetes Month

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. One in 10 Americans have diabetes — that’s more than 30 million people. And another 84 million adults in the United States are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. To raise awareness about diabetes and healthy living, Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley is proudly participating in American Diabetes Month. Depending on your age, weight, and other factors, you may be at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The good news is that making healthy changes can greatly lower your risk. To help prevent type 2 diabetes:    Watch your weight    Eat healthy    Get more physical activity For more information, click here.

Diabetes Resources: Daily Food and Activity Diary Heart Healthy Foods Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test Get Active Diabetes Resources

Keeping you Home for the Holidays

We want to help you and your loved ones stay safely at home for the holidays! Here are some tips: Reducing Loneliness in Elderly Holiday Health for Seniors Hosting a Safe Holiday Beat the Blues Volunteer to Help the Elderly Tips for Visiting Elderly Relatives During the Holidays

Have You Gotten Your Flu Shot Yet?

Visit Our Office for Your Flu Shot! Monday - Friday from 8am – 4pm Cost: $40, Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross, ConnectiCare & Aetna accepted  Please bring your card Ages 18 and up only

Are You Prepared for An Emergency?

You can take steps now to help you prepare for an emergency and cope if a public health emergency, such as a natural disaster, act of terrorism, or disease outbreaks happens. Storm Preparation Build an Emergency Kit Volunteer - Get Involved

Recipes for Healthy Fall Feasts

Looking for some fall cooking inspiration? We've got you covered! Easy Butternut Squash Risotto Crispy Tamari Kale Chips Rosemary Apply Bread Ponzu Grilled Salmon with Golden Beet Couscous Super Vegetable Salad For more heart healthy recipes, click here.

LVCA Offers Concierge Services

Concierge services are not just for hotels anymore. Personal Concierge Services are becoming increasingly important to people whose lives are busy or for those that need an extra hand with the tasks of daily life. Perhaps you have just had a surgical procedure and need an extra hand while you rehabilitate; maybe you are a new mother with your focus on baby; perhaps you have a senior parent who no longer drives. Lower Valley Care Advocates has a team of helpers who can handle all the tasks of everyday living including grocery shopping, errand running, preparing and cleaning up meals, making appointments, giving rides to and from appointments or simply providing a bright spot in someone’s day.  As holiday season approaches, Concierge Services might be just the thing to take the stress out of the season. Consider Lower Valley Care Advocates for help with gift buying and wrapping, holiday baking and decorating. Call (860) 767-2695 for tasks big and small.

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