Winter Care Tips for Seniors: Nutrition, Mobility, and Mental Health

A3 Aging Ann Arbor

In today's episode of A3 Aging Ann Arbor, hosts Faye Molitor and Sheila Doeden delve into various strategies and resources to help seniors navigate the challenges of the winter season, focusing on the importance of nutrition, promoting traditional diets supplemented with vitamin D and B12, and highlight the convenience of meal subscription services like Nutrisystem for seniors who might lack access to fresh produce. They also talk about the impact of decreased sunlight in winter, noting that natural daylight lights can be instrumental in treating seasonal affective disorder and mentioning the potential uses of infrared and UV lights.

They discuss the importance of hydration during the colder months, recommending products like hydration packets to address this concern. To combat the feelings of isolation and enhance mood, they suggest engaging in activities such as visiting botanical gardens or even traveling to warmer climates for those who can (often referred to as "snowbirding").

Please get in touch with Faye and Shelia if you have any questions, concerns, or simply want to chat! www.SeniorHelpers.com/MI/Ann-Arbor or call them on 734-234-1869

This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P1ihaQht-i4

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