As our name suggests, The Prepared Senior eNewsletter is all about being prepared as one ages. This means knowing about senior resources and services before you need them. We focus on educational websites from the government, non-profits and the private sector, that offer information on being a "Prepared Senior".

Lets Talk about Mobility for Older Adults
Do you or your loved ones have a plan to stay safe, mobile, and independent as you age? Many people make financial plans for retirement, but don't consider how to plan for potential mobility changes. The mobility planning tool can guide you to take action today to help keep yourself-or your loved ones-safe, mobile, and independent tomorrow - READ MORE

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Advice on Breathing
"It is something you do between 12 and 20 times a minute, and 17,000 to 30,000 times a day or more. We are talking about breathing and if you are not suffering from any type of congestion or illness, you probably don not even realize you are doing it. But the fact that most people don not even think twice about their breathing, could mean that you are missing out on something that could have a big impact on many different aspects of your body's health and wellbeing ..." - READ MORE
Website:  https://www.nm.org/

Medicine Risk Fact Sheets

Prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines (OTC), dietary supplements, and even some herbal products can cause side effects that increase your risk of a fall or motor vehicle crash. Use this fact sheet to identify medicines that put you at risk, potential side effects, and questions to ask your doctor.
Personal Medicines - CLICK HERE
Personal Action Plan - CLICK HERE

Something we have all thought about ...
"How long am I REALLY contagious?"

Link to an infographic that explains how long common viruses and bacterial infections are REALLY contagious - CLICK HERE
Website:  https://www.nm.org/

What is STEADI?
STEADI stands for Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, & Injuries. It is an initiative from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The STEADI Initiative offers a coordinated approach to implementing the American and British Geriatrics Societies' Clinical Practice GuidelineExternal for fall prevention.

Link to resources - CLICK HERE
Brochure - What can you do to prevent falls?
Brochure - Family Caregivers Protect Loved Ones from Falls

Medications Related to Falls
It may not be something we think about but some medicines can make a person more prone to falls. Review the side effect fact sheets of all medicines particularly if you are 65 and older.
Medication Linked to Falls - Fact Sheet
Website:  https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/patient.html

Lower your Risk for Diabetes

The American Diabetes Association website has many resources to help you lower your risk for diabetes. Explore the website and learn more about how you can take small steps to lower your risk
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Website:  http://www.diabetes.org/

Summer is around the Corner ...
The American Diabetes Association website has a creative approach to thinking about what you are eating and hopefully eating healthier - check out "Create your Plate" - CLICK HERE
Website: http://www.diabetes.org/

Do you know about Video Interpolation?
"You just bought a new TV, set it up, and excitedly fired it up for the first time. But suddenly, disappointment. The picture looks funny ..."
- READ MORE   and watch video below
Website:  https://www.digitaltrends.com

Tom Cruise & Christopher McQuarrie on Motion Smoothing