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| Seattle-King County Edition (Preview) | |||
| December 1, 2006 | |||
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Links You Can Use
The American Institute for Cancer Research offers two new healthy recipes every week, along with information about diet and nutrition. See the “Good Food, Good Health” recipes and “Something Different Adventurous Eating” to check out these delicious dishes that are also good for you. The online edition of the AARP Magazine offers an extensive, searchable collection of meal ideas in the Recipe Guide of their Food Section. The Mayo Clinic’s website features the Healthy Recipes Center, including hundreds of low-fat, low-sodium and heart-healthy recipes. See also their article “Recipe Makeovers: 5 Ways to Create Healthy Recipes” for tips on how to adapt your own favorite dishes to fit your healthy eating plan. Food Safety FoodSafety.gov, sponsored by a group of U.S. and state government food safety departments, includes consumer advice, links to federal and local agencies and other resources, including "To Your Health! Food Safety for Seniors." Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, a branch of the United States Food and Drug Administration, offers online information about food safety, including "Seniors and Food Safety: Preventing Foodborne Illness" U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Information Line Avoiding Holiday Stress and Depression The holidays are supposed to be a joyous time of the year, but for some people, the extra workload, dark skies or personal circumstances make this a challenging season. Here are some resources that can help. The Geriatric Mental Health Foundation offers “Coping with Depression and the Holidays,” a factsheet of information and tips for seniors who may be experiencing sadness due to such causes as the passing of time, the absence of parents, siblings and friends who have died, or the distance of loved ones who have moved away. Go to the Mayo Clinic Online to read “Stress, Depression and the Holidays: 12 Tips for Coping,” practical tips to minimize stress and depression and enjoy the holidays; and “Beating Seasonal Affective Disorder,” suggestions on managing our mood during dark winter days. For more suggestions, see the article “Holiday Stress Busting” in the December 2004 issue of Seniors Digest. Access Services in Seattle-King County Help is just a click away! These websites can direct you to resources for older adults, their families and caregivers. Resources for Older Adults, Adults with Disabilities, and their Families and Caregivers Senior Services Caregiver Outreach and Support Program Senior Information and Assistance The Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens Crisis Clinic Caregiver Services Chinese Information and Service Center Asian Counseling and Referral Service African American Elders Program Evergreen Care Network (for residents of East King County) FindARide—Transportation tools and options in the Puget Sound area See the Seniors Digest Resources Directory for more!
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Healthy Holiday Recipes