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YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT! 4 TIPS TO HELP PREVENT FALLS
As you age, your body won’t work the same as it used to. As a result, you have to be careful while going through daily activities. One of the leading causes of accidents among older adults is falling. About 36 million falls are reported among older adults each year, and 1 out of 5 falls causes injuries and joint pains. Here are some tips that prevent falling and reduce your risk of suffering an injury. 1. Add exercise to your daily routine. The most effective method to decrease the rate of falls is physical activity. You can do several indoor activities to improve balance and strength, such as chair yoga, sit-to-stand exercises, and single-leg standing exercises. These activities will help you go up and down stairs, stand up and sit down on chairs, and improve muscle movements overall. 2. Add more lighting to your home . Your vision may start to decrease as you get older, so it’s important to have enough lighting in your household to see items in your home. With dim lighting, it’s challenging to see tables, chairs, and rugs, which increases your likelihood of falling. Be sure to open your blinds during the day to let sunlight in and turn on your lamps at night to see everything around you. 3. Be careful getting in and out of vehicles . Trying to enter or exit your car can be difficult — especially during bad weather. For example, if it rained, the ground might be slippery, which will
make it challenging to balance while entering and exiting your vehicle. Be sure to lift one leg, then the other, when entering or leaving the car. Also, have a firm hold on your door, car handles, or another person to ensure proper balance. 4. Take your time while walking. If there are handrails nearby while you’re walking, use those to help stabilize your body. Focus on placing each foot flat on the ground with each step and wear proper footwear that provides a nice grip when walking outside or on slick surfaces. If it’s wet outside, some of that moisture can follow you inside your home; watch out for any wet surfaces as you’re walking around. Falls are not 100% preventable. That’s why it’s essential to be prepared and take precautions while going through your daily routine. If
you or a loved one has fallen and suffered an injury, allow Lyndon Thomas Insurance to assist you. We can see if your insurance will cover your injuries if you need medical assistance.
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ONE-PAN BAKED SALMON AND VEGGIES
Ingredients
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1 lb spring potatoes, halved 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
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1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 5-oz salmon fillets 1 handful fresh basil
8 asparagus spears, trimmed and halved
2 handfuls cherry tomatoes
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. 2. In an oven-proof dish, combine the potatoes and 1 tbsp olive oil. Roast for 20 minutes. 3. Remove the dish from the oven and add the asparagus. Toss, and bake for 15 more minutes.
4. Remove the dish from the oven and add the cherry tomatoes. Toss. Drizzle with balsamic, then nestle the salmon fillets into the vegetables. Drizzle with the remaining oil, and bake for 10–15 minutes. 5. Remove the dish from the oven, garnish with basil leaves, and serve!
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