Planning to stay healthy
Planning to stay healthy 1. Activity
Being active is important at any time of the year, but during the winter months it also has the added benefit of generating body heat. Being active can include things like taking a walk (if it is safe to do so), getting up to make a drink or even housework. Activity can be sociable and fun, where our care homes offer a wide range of daily, weekly and monthly activities, arranged with our resident’s input. These include our in-house fitness programme called Zest, which provides safe, fun and effective exercise for those who wish to participate. Please contact your nearest care home to find out more. 2. Food and drink We all know the importance of eating a balanced and nutritious diet, as well as drinking regularly. Eating and being well hydrated is especially vital during the colder weather. Aim to drink between six and eight glasses of water and other fluids each day, such as fruit squash, as well as hot drinks to keep warm. It can be difficult to buy fresh ingredients during the colder months, so ensure you keep plenty of tinned goods in your cupboards and food in the freezer too, just in case it becomes too cold to venture out. Consult your GP for further nutrition and hydration advice. We asked some of our fantastic care home Chef Managers and catering teams for their favourite winter recipes*, using ingredients that are easy to source. These are included on the following pages.
*Recipes may contain allergens. Please check the ingredients.
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