Nutrition Tips for Healthy Aging

Good nutrition is important at any age, but it becomes especially important as you get older. Eating a balanced, nourishing diet helps keep your body strong, supports healthy aging, and can reduce the risk of chronic conditions. With a few simple adjustments, you can stay energized and feel your best.

As you age, your nutrition needs naturally shift. Your body may require higher amounts of certain nutrients (like vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin D), but it may be harder to get them. This could be for many reasons. You might feel less hungry, have problems chewing, or find meal planning less enjoyable, especially if you live alone.

The good news: with a little planning, you can get the most nutrition from the foods you eat. The suggestions below can help. If you need more support, talk to your doctor. They may recommend meeting with a dietitian who can help you create a plan that works for you.

How can older adults use good nutrition to stay healthy?

Build a balanced foundation:

Eat a variety of foods to get a wide range of nutrients.
Take a daily multivitamin with about 100% of the daily value (DV) for key vitamins and minerals (unless your doctor advises otherwise).
Eat plenty of fruit and a variety of vegetables. Pick fresh, frozen, or no-salt canned options.
Choose foods high in vitamin B12, such as fortified cereal, dairy, meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
Get enough calcium and vitamin D from foods like dairy, tofu, fortified orange juice, and leafy greens.
Include protein every day from lean meats, fish, poultry, eggs, cheese, beans, nuts, and seeds.
Aim to make at least half of your grain intake whole grains, including 100% whole wheat bread, whole grain cereals, and brown rice.

If constipation is a concern:

Eat high-fiber foods such as fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and cooked dried beans.
Drink plenty of fluids (If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, consult with your doctor before increasing the amount of fluids you drink).
Ask your doctor if a stool softener may help.

If chewing is uncomfortable:

Choose canned or cooked fruits and vegetables.
Chop meat, use shredded meat, or add sauces and gravy to soften texture.
Try soft protein foods like cottage cheese, eggs, peanut butter, or cooked beans.

If grocery shopping feels challenging:

Consider grocery delivery services.
Contact volunteer organizations for assistance.
Ask family or neighbors for help.

If cooking has become more difficult:

Consider taking a cooking class, if you’re able
Use a microwave for simple meals like frozen entrees or prepared foods.
Join group meal programs through senior centers.
Try meal delivery services such as Meals on Wheels.

If your appetite has decreased:

Eat smaller meals more often. Try 4- 5 small meals a day instead of 1-2 large ones.
Eat with friends, family, or in group meal programs to make mealtime more enjoyable.
Ask your doctor if medications could affect your appetite or taste.
Use herbs and spices to add flavor.
Seek support if you think you may be depressed, as this can affect appetite and daily activities.

With a few simple strategies, you can nourish your body, support your well-being, and enjoy a vibrant, healthy life at any age.

Looking for simple, healthy meal ideas? Visit our Cooking & Nutrition Hub for recipes, guides, and more.

Trusting Your Gut When It Comes to Health Care

When choosing your health care team and your health plan, you want to make decisions based on reliable and sound information. This information can come from different sources like provider reviews, plan certifications, cost analysis, and more. There’s another source of insight that’s often overlooked: your own instincts. Your gut can help you evaluate your experiences and whether your needs are truly being met. When you listen to that inner voice, you’re better equipped to make the right decisions for your health.

Feel Seen & Heard: What Makes a Good Doctor-Patient Relationship?

Studies have shown that a good provider-patient relationship can lead to better outcomes, fewer errors, lower costs, and a more positive experience overall. But what does a good relationship look like?

Experts have identified five key pillars:

Respect
Engaged curiosity
Focused listening
Mutual participation
Provider self-awareness

Roundtable Discussion

These pillars can’t be objectively measured, but rather, they’re felt between a provider and patient. If you feel heard, respected, and involved in your care, that’s a sign you’re in the right hands. Watch CalVEBA’s roundtable to hear medical experts talk about the “green flags” to look for in a provider.

Save Money & Reduce Stress: Staying In-Network Matters

Once you’ve found a provider that you feel confident and comfortable with, you’ll want to pay attention to your health plan’s network. Providers can leave or join networks throughout the year. Staying in-network usually means lower out-of-pocket costs. If your preferred provider is out-of-network, that may be a sign to start comparing plan options during Open Enrollment.

Time to Check-In: How Do You Feel About Your Health Plan?

Studies show that many insured adults face challenges with their health plan carriers and those in poorer health often struggle even more. This Open Enrollment season, take a moment to reflect:

Has it been easy to get information from your health plan?
Do you feel valued as a member?
Are your needs being met?

Your Experiences Matter: Let Your Feelings Guide You

From choosing a doctor to choosing the right health plan for you, health care decisions can be stressful. They can affect your health, finances, and peace of mind. While it might feel risky to factor in your emotions, your feelings are a valid and powerful tool. As you evaluate your feelings about your health care experiences, ask yourself:

Do you like your doctor?
How did your last visit make you feel?
Did you feel listened to and respected?
Is it easy to get an appointment?
What did you like or dislike about your experiences with doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, and your health insurance carrier over the past year?
Can you refill prescriptions without hassle?
Are billing and claims questions answered clearly?
Do you feel confident in the care and coverage you’re receiving?

Take the Next Step: Turning Insight into Action

Once you’ve taken the time to reflect on your experiences and feelings, the next step is knowing where to turn for support. Whether you’re looking for a provider who truly listens or trying to navigate your health plan options, CalVEBA offers tools and resources to help you make informed, confident choices.

Assessing a Plan’s Network in Three Steps

The quality and extent of a health plan’s provider and health care facility network can be a central factor in deciding whether to stay with a health plan or to find a new one. It’s important to have access to the care you need from providers you want while still protecting your budget.

During Open Enrollment, we recommend you assess your health plan’s network. Does it still work for you? How does it compare to other plans’ networks? Answering these questions may take a little time and research but will give you confidence in your health plan decisions.

Let’s Start with Definitions

In health insurance language, a network is a collection of providers and health care facilities who contract with a health plan to provide services to members at a rate that is less than their usual fees.

When you get care from an in-network provider or use an in-network facility, you save money. Conversely, out-of-network providers and healthcare facilities are providers and health care facilities that do not contract with your health plan. Generally, you pay more when you go out-of-network.

Common Terms

Bookmark this blog that defines common health insurance terms to help guide you as you assess and make your decisions this Open Enrollment.

Three Steps to Assessing a Network

Your comfort in seeking and receiving care is very important. Take time to make sure you’re getting the best care you can while still protecting your budget. Following the below three-step review will help you evaluate a plan’s network and if it can allow you to do just that.

1. Confirm Certifications and Quality Ratings

When it comes to entrusting your health with a provider, you can’t be too careful. Find out if your provider is a board-certified doctor at CertificationMatters.org. A doctor that’s certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) has:

Earned a degree from a qualified medical school.
Had 3 to 7 years of accredited residency.
A license from a state medical board.
Passed one or more exams administered by a member of the ABMS.
Continuing education requirements.

Next, look into your provider’s quality ratings. The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), for example, measures provider and health plan quality and recognizes high-quality through certain programs. Their goal is to help consumers — like you — find the best care and coverage available. You can search to see if your providers have received NCQA recognition. Do you need to see a specialist? The American Board of Medical Specialists certifies many different specialties and subspecialities that you can verify online.

2. Word of Mouth Reviews

Standardized quality measurements give you empirical data to make decisions on. However, there’s a lot to be said for other patient reviews. Getting opinions from others on a provider can give you an insight into the more intangible qualities of a physician, like bed-side manner, the office’s customer service, appointment availability, and more. Start by asking your friends, family, and coworkers for recommendations. Then, take the search online to find other patient reviews at:

HealthGrades
RateMDs.com
Vitals.com
And, for good measure, Yelp.com

3. Out-of-Network Benefits

Evaluating your plan’s network also means understanding the flexibility it offers—including how it supports care outside the network when needed. There may be times when you need to get care from an out-of-network provider or facility. To find out if someone is out-of-network, you can call their office to ask what health plans are accepted or contact The California Schools VEBA Advocacy Team at 888-276-0250 for assistance.

You can still seek care out-of-network, but you may need to be prepared for the financial impact of that choice. For most plans, if you go out-of-network, you will likely pay more. Some plan types will not cover out-of-network care at all while some cover only a portion of the costs. Look in your Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) to see what your current plan covers or in the SBC of other plans to compare this benefit.

Supporting You Now and Next Year

During Open Enrollment, take the time to evaluate your plan’s network and how it has worked for you in the past year. Determining the right network coverage is a balancing act of access to top quality and controlling costs. We’re here to help if you have any questions. Call The Advocacy Team at 888-276-0250 or visit CalVEBA.org/Contact.

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Get Support

The CalVEBA Advocacy Team is here to assist with health care navigation, including appointment scheduling and quality of care. Call 888-276-0250 or visit CalVEBA.org/Contact for assistance.

Is Your Health Plan Still Right for You? 5 Key Things to Check

A lot can happen over a year. Your health, budget, life situations, and more can all change. Open Enrollment is a great time to reassess your needs and ensure your current health plan meets them. As you prepare to make your selections for coverage, use this checklist to help you see if your current health plan is working for you, your health, and your budget.

Here are five key health plan areas to check:

1. What’s Covered

Coverage, in health insurance terms, is the costs from your medical services and prescription drugs that your health plan pays. What and how much is covered under your health plan can change from year to year, and what you need covered can also change. For example, having a baby, getting married, getting divorced, and major changes in health needs, all can impact the type of health plan you need.

Your health plan gives you a Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) each year. This document is an easy-to-understand overview of benefits and coverage provided by your health plan. Before you make your choices, it’s a good idea to review the SBC through the lens of your needs now rather than what you needed a year ago. If you need help finding a copy of your plan’s SBC or understanding it, we’re here to help. CalVEBA members can access their plan information online at MyVEBA.

2. How Much Are Your Costs?

Take a moment to review your total health care costs over the past year. Were there any costs that were higher than expected? Are there any trends? Consider whether you anticipate these trends to stay consistent, rise, or decrease. If you anticipate needing more care next year and expect higher expenses, it’s important to determine if your current plan effectively manages those costs. Additionally, if your financial situation changes, your current plan may become unaffordable for you.

When looking at health care costs, remember, there’s more to the total than monthly premiums. Total costs of care over the year include monthly premiums, deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximums. (Read this blog for definitions of these terms.) Review your expenses for each category over the past year to determine if your current plan meets your budget needs. Consider any anticipated increase in care for the upcoming year as well.

3. Is Your Care Team In-Network?

Selecting your care team — a team of health care professionals like primary care providers (PCP) and specialists that you choose to go to for care — is a personal decision. You need to feel comfortable with them as a person and confident in them as a professional.

When selecting providers and facilities, ensure they are within your health plan’s network. By choosing in-network providers and facilities, that have contracted agreements with health plans and offer services at reduced rates for plan members, you can save money.

If you’re not happy with your providers, get recommendations from friends and family and then check if they are in-network for your health plan. Your comfort in seeking and receiving care is very important. Take time to make sure you’re getting what you need from your care team while still protecting your budget with your plan’s network.

4. What’s the Customer Service Like?

During this time of year, reflect on your experience with your health plan carrier. No company, system, or process is perfect, but you deserve the totality of your experience to work for you.

Have an issue with your health plan carrier you need assistance with? Reach out to The CalVEBA Advocacy Team here or call 888-276-0250.

5. What Prescription Drugs Are Covered?

Health plans may include prescription drug coverage. You can find what’s covered and how much in your plan’s formulary or list of covered drugs. You can access this formulary on your health plan’s website, by contacting your health insurance provider directly, or reviewing the documentation provided to you when you enrolled in the plan. If you take prescription drugs or anticipate being prescribed any soon, you’ll want to review this list as coverage and costs may change year to year.

Remember, it’s important to take your medication as your doctor prescribed — at the right times and in the right amounts. Don’t stop your medication without talking to your provider. Take this time to thoroughly review your prescription drug coverage and what that means for your health and your budget. It may still work for you, or you may need to pick a different plan for next year.

Consejos de nutrición saludables para personas mayores

Una buena nutrición es importante a cualquier edad. Pero es especialmente importante para las personas mayores. Alimentarse en forma saludable ayuda a su cuerpo a mantenerse fuerte. Y puede ayudar a reducir su riesgo de enfermedades.

Con el paso de los años, sus necesidades de nutrición cambian. Su organismo necesita más de ciertos nutrientes. Estos incluyen vitamina B12, calcio y vitamina D. Pero puede ser más difícil para usted obtener estos y otros nutrientes importantes. Esto podría ser por muchos motivos. Es posible que no tenga tanta hambre como solía tener. O podría tener problemas con los dientes o la boca que pueden darle dificultades para masticar. O tal vez no disfrute planear y preparar comidas, especialmente si vive solo.

Ahora que necesita obtener todos sus nutrientes de menos cantidad de comida, es importante que planifique lo que come. Las sugerencias a continuación pueden ayudarle a conseguir la nutrición que necesita. Si todavía necesita ayuda, hable con su médico. Tal vez le recomiende que colabore con un dietista.

¿Cómo puede usar una persona mayor una buena nutrición para mantenerse sana?

Para mantenerse saludable

Coma alimentos variados. Mientras mayor sea la variedad de alimentos que coma, más vitaminas, minerales y otros nutrientes obtiene.
Tome un multivitamínico todos los días. Elija uno con aproximadamente el 100% del valor diario (VD) de vitaminas y minerales. No tome más del 100% del valor diario de ninguna vitamina o mineral, a menos que su médico se lo indique. Hable con su médico si no está seguro de qué multivitamínico es el adecuado para usted.
Coma muchas frutas y verduras. Las verduras y las frutas frescas, congeladas o enlatadas, sin agregado de sal y con sus propios jugos o almíbar con poca azúcar, son buenas opciones.
Incluya en su dieta alimentos que sean ricos en vitamina B12. Un desayuno que incluya cereales enriquecidos, leche y otros productos lácteos sin grasa o bajos en grasa, carne, aves, pescado y huevos son buenas opciones.
Obtenga suficiente calcio y vitamina D. Las buenas opciones incluyen leche, queso y yogur descremados y semidescremados. Otras buenas opciones son tofu, jugo de naranja con calcio agregado, y algunas verduras de hoja, como la col berza y la col rizada. Si no consume productos lácteos, hable con su médico acerca de suplementos de calcio y de vitamina D.
Coma alimentos con proteínas todos los días. Las buenas opciones incluyen carnes magras, pescado, carne de ave, huevos y queso. Otras buenas opciones son frijoles (habichuelas) cocidos, mantequilla de cacahuate (maní) y frutos secos y semillas.
Asegúrese de que la mitad de los granos que consume sean granos integrales. Busque que el pan sea 100% trigo integral, y que los cereales, el arroz y los otros granos también sean integrales.

Si tiene estreñimiento

Coma alimentos ricos en fibra todos los días. Estos incluyen frutas, verduras, frijoles secos cocidos y granos integrales.
Beba mucho líquido. Si tiene una enfermedad renal, cardíaca o hepática y tiene que restringir los líquidos, hable con su médico antes de aumentar la cantidad de líquido que bebe.
Pregúntele a su médico si los ablandadores de heces pueden ayudarle a regularizar el intestino.

Si tiene problemas en la boca que le dificultan la masticación

Elija frutas y verduras enlatadas o cocidas. Estas suelen ser más blandas.
Corte la carne de res, de ave y el pescado en trozos o tiras. Agréguele a la carne salsa o jugo de la propia carne para que no se seque.
Escoja otros alimentos con proteínas que sean blandos. Estos incluyen el queso, la mantequilla de cacahuate, los frijoles cocidos, el queso requesón y los huevos.

Si tiene dificultades para hacer las compras

Pida en la tienda que le envíen a su casa los productos que compre.
Comuníquese con un centro de voluntarios y pida ayuda.
Pídale a un familiar o a un vecino que le ayude.

Si tiene dificultades para cocinar

Si puede, tome clases de cocina.
Use un horno de microondas para cocinar comidas preparadas en bandeja y otros alimentos congelados o preparados.
Participe en un programa grupal de comidas. Usted puede encontrar estos por medio de programas para la tercera edad.
Hágase enviar las comidas a su domicilio. Su comunidad puede ofrecer programas que entreguen comidas a domicilio, como “Meals on Wheels”.

Si no tiene mucho apetito

Trate de comer pequeñas cantidades de alimentos con más frecuencia. Por ejemplo, coma 4 o 5 comidas ligeras al día en lugar de 1 o 2 comidas grandes.
Coma con amigos y familiares. O participe de programas grupales de comidas ofrecidos por medio de programas voluntarios. Comer con otros puede ayudar con su apetito. Y le ayuda a tener más vida social.
Pregúntele a su médico si sus medicamentos podrían estar causándole problemas de apetito o con el sabor de los alimentos. Si es así, pregúntele si puede cambiar los medicamentos.
Agregue especias y hierbas para darles más sabor a las comidas.
Si piensa que está deprimido, pídale ayuda a su médico. La depresión puede afectarle el apetito. Y puede darle dificultades para hacer actividades diarias como hacer las compras y cocinar. El tratamiento puede ayudar.

7 Tips for Men to Live Healthy

The foundation of good health is the same no matter what your age is! For National Men’s Health Week, VEBA is emphasizing the importance of taking care of your health, especially to those with underlying health conditions. We encourage all men and boys to take the following steps to make their health a priority not only this week, but all year long!

Talk to Your Healthcare Provider

Did you know men make about two-thirds as many healthcare provider visits as women do, but are often more reluctant to share if anything is bothering them? In fact, most men don’t even realize that sometimes the physical symptoms they are experiencing, such as chronic pain or digestive problems, could be caused by a mental health issue. It is important to always talk to your healthcare provider if you notice something different about your health. If you are nervous about talking to your healthcare provider, the National Institutes of Health offers advice and tips.

Get Recommended Screenings and Preventive Care

The leading causes of death for men are heart disease, injuries, and cancer. Regular check-ups and getting preventive screenings are important to detect any problems early so that any necessary treatment is more effective. During the pandemic, fewer people have been keeping up with their routine check-ups. VEBA’s Co-Medical Director, Dr. Lee Remington-Boone, explains why it’s critical and safe to see your doctor. Talk to your doctor to find out what screenings and exams you need and when.

Eat a Healthy and Balanced Diet

Nutrition is an essential part of living a healthy lifestyle. Since heart disease is one of the leading causes of death for men, it is important to choose a heart-healthy diet. By doing so, you can reduce your chance of developing atherosclerosis, which is the arterial blockage that can eventually lead to heart disease.

Here are some tips from the Men’s Health Resource Center to help you maintain a heart-healthy diet:

Limit saturated fat and sugar
Avoid any food that contains hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils (also known as “Trans Fat)
Limit your salt intake
Don’t skip breakfast
Read food labels
Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables
Eat out less often and have fewer packaged foods
Eat slowly

You can also join our weekly cooking classes or browse for healthy recipes to make at home to help you maintain a heart-healthy diet.

Get Moving and Stay Active

According to the CDC, in 2015-2018, 40.5% of men aged 20+ were considered obese. Being physically active is one of the best and most important steps for staying healthy. Everyone should be active for at least 30 minutes each day. These active 30 minutes should be in addition to normal activities of daily living.

To help you get moving, the VEBA Resource Center offers movement classes like HIIT Cardio, Strength Training, and Dance Fitness. All classes are great for all levels, so check out our class calendar and register for a class today!

Take Care of Your Mental Health

Many men know (or at least strongly suspect) that they have a mental health illness, but suffer in silence, afraid to admit they need help. This fear may be caused by being perceived as weak. Untreated mental health conditions can get worse and may have serious consequences. It is important to take care of your mental health, especially in our constantly changing environment.

With COVID-19, it is easy to get lost in the news and start to feel overwhelmed. If you are feeling overwhelmed and need a reset, we offer classes at the VEBA Resource Center to help, like Midday Mindfulness Refresh. These classes are designed to promote healing and restoration, and will help you improve your mindset in a calm, nurturing environment. View our class calendar for an upcoming class.

If you or someone you know is in need of mental health help, we have put together this list of local and national resources.

Find Healthy Ways to Manage Stress

Stress is a bodily reaction to either a change or a challenge. Many mental health professionals consider stress to be one of America’s biggest health problems. Although men and women both suffer from stress, they have very different ways of coping with it. Men tend to bottle up their stress and refuse to talk about it by either trying to get away physically or by denying that there’s a problem at all. Long-term stress can lead to serious health conditions, so it is important to find healthy ways to manage stress.

Below are some videos to help with stress management:

If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and stressed, join our Restorative Yoga for Stress Management Classes. This class will teach you how stress and anxiety presents itself in the body, mind, and emotions. Learn effective tools to help manage and reduce your stress and anxiety through yoga poses and techniques. Check out our calendar to sign up for an upcoming class.

Practice Healthy Behaviors

About 14.9% of men aged 18 and over are in fair or poor health. It is important to remember to practice healthy behaviors to lead a healthier lifestyle. Start with small actions and daily decisions, like getting enough sleep, avoiding distracted driving, being smoke free, and monitoring your alcohol intake. If you need help overcoming obstacles and living healthier, meet with one of our Care Navigators who can help create a tailored plan for you.

It is not always easy to take the first steps toward better health, and every man will have his own approach. The key is finding what works for you. Take time to reflect on your health goals, figure out what motivates you, and determine what’s holding you back from being your healthiest you.

7 Important Health Tips for Women

The foundation of good health is the same no matter what your age is! For National Women’s Health Week, VEBA is emphasizing the importance of taking care of your health, especially to those with underlying health conditions. We encourage all women and girls to take the following steps to make their health a priority not only this week, but all year long!

Talk to Your Healthcare Provider

Take care of your body and mind by talking to your healthcare provider. Whether you have concerns about COVID-19, ongoing or sudden health issues, or if stress seems to be getting in the way of your daily activities, it is important to always stay connected with your healthcare provider for these concerns. If you are nervous about talking to your healthcare provider, the National Institutes of Health offers advice and tips.

Get Recommended Screenings and Preventive Care

Regular check-ups are important to prevent disease, disability, and injuries. During the pandemic, fewer people have been keeping up with their routine check-ups. VEBA’s Co-Medical Director, Dr. Lee Remington-Boone, explains why it’s critical and safe to see your doctor.

By getting preventive services and screenings, women can detect problems early so that any necessary treatment is more effective. Talk to your doctor to find out what screenings and exams you need and when.

Eat a Healthy and Balanced Diet

Nutrition is an essential part of living a healthy lifestyle. The basics of healthy eating and good nutrition starts by limiting your intake of unhealthy foods. This includes eating more fruits and vegetables, and cooking at home more each week. Join our weekly cooking classes or browse for healthy recipes to make at home.

Women have unique nutritional needs compared to men, such as needing more vitamins and minerals during pregnancy or after menopause. Fiber is also super important for women’s health. Fiber helps lower the risk for diseases that affect many women, such as heart disease, diabetes, and colon cancer. Learn more about these unique nutritional needs at WomensHealth.Gov.

Get Moving and Stay Active

Being physically active is one of the best and most important steps for staying healthy. By staying active, you lower your risk of heart disease, which is the leading cause of death for women. According to WomensHealth.Gov, everyone should be active for at least 30 minutes each day. These active 30 minutes should be in addition to normal activities of daily living.

To help you get moving, the VEBA Resource Center offers movement classes like HIIT Cardio, Strength Training, and Dance Fitness. All classes are great for all levels, so check out our class calendar and register for a class today!

Take Care of Your Mental Health

More than 1 in 5 women in the United States experienced a mental health condition, such as depression or anxiety, in the past year. As important as being active is for our health, we need to remember mental health is just as equally important. Prioritizing your mental health will help you improve your overall health and well-being.

If you or someone you know is in need of mental health help, we have put together this list of local and national resources.

Find Healthy Ways to Manage Stress

Stress is a bodily reaction to either a change or a challenge. Long-term stress can lead to serious health conditions, so it is important to find healthy ways to manage stress. For women, stress can cause health problems such as migraines, depression, anxiety, problems getting pregnant, menstrual cycle problems, and heart problems.

Below are some videos to help with stress management:

If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and stressed, join our Yoga Therapy for Stress Management Classes. This class will teach you how stress and anxiety presents itself in the body, mind, and emotions. Learn effective tools to help manage and reduce your stress and anxiety through yoga poses and techniques. Check out our calendar to sign up for an upcoming class.

Practice Healthy Behaviors

Small actions and daily decisions to practice healthy behaviors can keep you safe and healthy. These small actions can include getting enough sleep, avoiding distracted driving, being smoke free, and monitoring your alcohol intake. If you need help overcoming obstacles and living healthier, meet with one of our Care Navigators who can help create a tailored plan for you.

It is not always easy to take the first steps toward better health, and every woman will have her own approach. The key is finding what works for you. Take time to reflect on your health goals, figure out what motivates you, and determine what’s holding you back from being your healthiest you.