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Healthy eating tips for older adults, from Aspire Health Coaches
Food and nutrition, Your Health and WellnessAspire members have access to a Health Coach as they work toward their health goals, including learning how to improve their diets. This March, for Nutrition Month, we asked our Aspire Health Coaches to share their expertise on the basics of healthy eating.
Falls prevention resources from Aspire Health
Your Health and WellnessFalls can reduce your ability to remain independent and are a concern for many of us as we get older. The good news is that many falls are preventable! There are many ways to prevent falls, including keeping your home safe, talking to your doctor, and getting to know your family history, but did you know that your Aspire Health Medicare Advantage (MA) plan also offers specific programs to help? Take a look at these resources for staying safe from falls.
How to create a plan to quit smoking
Your Health and WellnessIt's easy to understand why it's important to quit smoking, but it can also be hard! Try following these steps to create a plan to quit for good.
How to avoid Medicare scams: A few safety tips
All About MedicareDuring this year's open enrollment period, Aspire's team noticed an increase in Medicare scam attempts. For example, we received an email from a Monterey County resident who was recently contacted by someone who claimed that they were issuing the resident a new Medicare card since theirs had been deactivated. Luckily, this person knew what to look out for. Your card will never be arbitrarily deactivated, and no Medicare representatives should call you unless you call them first.
3 motivation hacks to help your New Year’s resolutions stick
Your Health and WellnessNew Year's resolutions can work! It's time to learn some hacks to make accomplishing them easier! Check out these motivation hacks from Aspire's Health Coaches.
4 ways to practice mindful healthy eating this holiday season
Food and nutrition, Your Health and WellnessAlthough many holiday activities revolve around food, we can choose to practice mindful eating to improve our quality of life and manage conditions like Type 2 diabetes. Let's talk about what it means to eat mindfully and consider how to do so this holiday season.