Giving the Gift of Gratitude

Happy Holidays!

As we move into the holiday season, everyone is busy with preparing for celebrations and giving gifts. Sometimes the best gifts for our loved ones and our caretakers can be simple expressions of gratitude that remind them of how appreciated they are. Read on for some ideas to show your support system that they are valued.

Maintaining Mindfulness

As we begin the process of ending one year and looking forward to a new one, it is important to maintain mindfulness in regards to your health. Mindfulness can take the form of maintaining consistent routines in taking your blood pressure as well as remaining in contact with you Care Coordinator to detect changes in your health early. It can also look like portion control and choosing low sodium versions of your favorite holiday dishes.

December

BLOOD PRESSURE READINGS

As we finish out this busy year and start getting ready for the next, be sure to ask your care team to review how your blood pressure looked this past year. Set some goals for your health for next year and discuss how to achieve them with your Patient Care Coordinator.

STAY CONNECTED

During a time where so many of us are focusing on what to gift our friends and family this holiday season, don't forget to be mindful of managing your own health. Check in with you Patient Care Coordinator this month to see how the holidays are impacting your blood pressure. Let us help you make a plan for how to prioritize your health.

HEALTHY TIPS

As we get comfortable with routines and build habits, it can be very easy to find ways to create a short cut for a task or forget to focus on the fundamentals. Read on to see which steps you might be forgetting when taking your blood pressure. Maintain mindfulness of the basics to ensure the most accurate readings.

MEAL PREPARATION

Diet plays a contributing factor to our blood pressure. Being mindful of sodium content is a great start to controlling your blood pressure. Another great way to add variety to your diet and cut food costs is to eat what is in season. Read more below to learn about some resources that will empower you to take more control of your diet.

This year has been full of change, take a few moments and reflect on how those changes have impacted your health over the last year. Did you meet your goals for this year or do we need to help you find a new approach for next year? On your next call with your Care Coordinator, talk about to realistic goals to set for next year. Do you want to build better habits for taking readings on a regular basis, do you want to set dedicated times to speak with your care team, or do you want to discuss other lifestyle changes that can help naturally regulate your blood pressure?

Make sure you are setting SMART goals!

-Specific

-Measurable

-Achievable

-Relevant

-Time Bound