At Synergy HomeCare, we serve people of all ages and conditions. From the concerns of the elderly to the hopes of children with special needs, we are here to listen, to empathize, and to coordinate the best care attainable. We want to recognize the families we serve by providing them with resources that they can use in their daily life. We celebrate the past by honoring the Greatest Generation, we focus on the present by encouraging everyone to live a healthy lifestyle, and we look forward to a day in the future when life will become much easier for people with Multiple Sclerosis. Read on to find the resources that will help you.
A Resolution for a Healthier Lifestyle
Preventative medicine is a popular way to stay active and be happy at any age. By taking a well- rounded approach to caring for yourself, you can sustain good physical, mental and emotional health. There is always a way to be healthy, and these resources will serve as your guide.
Healthy Sleep
This site is the result of a Harvard study on sleep. It has great videos that illustrate how sleep works, surveys to evaluate your sleep patterns and suggestions of how you can get better sleep.
http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/
The Food Pyramid
Keeping a steady and nutritious diet can be difficult when you have many unhealthy options. This site can help you determine what foods are best for you, and help you to choose healthy eating options.
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
Livestrong.com
Created by super athlete and cancer survivor, Lance Armstrong, Livestrong.com takes a fresh approach to tracking your eating and exercise regimen and has many resources specifically for seniors.
http://www.livestrong.com/
http://www.livestrong.com/senior-health/
http://www.livestrong.com/senior-exercises/
http://www.livestrong.com/senior-yoga/
300+ Exercise Tips
Lifetips.com offers simple exercise tips that you can enjoy with a friend or caregiver. Scroll down the left hand column to find 388 exercise and health tips that will help you reach your goals.
http://exercise.lifetips.com/
National Institute of Health (NIH) - Senior Health
As you age, your health habits change. Find the area that you want to work on and get tips that are catered to you as a senior.
http://nihseniorhealth.gov/
Healthy Lifestyle
Read informational articles and watch videos on healthy eating, exercise and emotional and metnal health.
http://healthylifestyletruth.com/
Common Sense Health
"A Dose of Reality to Boost Your Vitality" is the slogan for this helpful site, which offers a good variety of tips and tricks to stay healthy
http://www.commonsensehealth.com/
Healthy Family
Your relationship with your family members can have an effect on your well being. Grow your relationship with your family members by visiting the teen, marriage, parent, senior and whole family centers.
http://www.wholefamily.com/
A Dedication to the Greatest Generation
The strong hearted and valiant people who experienced the Great Depression and World War II belong to the greatest generation. These people are now in their 80s and 90s. Whether you are a baby boomer, or a member of the Z generation, there is always a way to lend a helping hand to your senior friend or relative.
Find government benefits
The United States government hosts many programs to help Veterans of World War II and other aging members of the Greatest Generation. Fill out a short survey and find the benefits for which you may be eligible.
www.benefits.gov
Honor Flights
Previously featured on our blog, Honor Flights is an organization that coordinates trips to the World War II Memorial for veterans and their primary caregivers.
www.honorflight.org/
Senior Ark.com
Whether you need answers for social security, financial help, or advice, this site has a plethora of sources for you.
http://www.seniorark.com/senior_tips.htm
American Legion
Open to Veterans from each conflict in the 20th century, the American Legion is a great place to socialize and receive benefits.
http://www.legion.org/
How to Find a Good Senior Center
Senior networks and communities exist is almost every town in America. Here is a rundown of the different types of senior centers to join, and how to find one in your area.
http://www.ncoa.org/strengthening-community-organizations/senior-centers/nisc/nisc-research.html
"A Commitment for a Better Tomorrow"
According to the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society, about 400,000 Americans have multiple sclerosis, and about 200 new cases are diagnosed each week. Though multiple sclerosis is not usually fatal, it has a daily impact on the people at affects. Synergy HomeCare is one among the numerous organizations and companies that provide resources and other support for multiple sclerosis patients of all ages.
National MS Society
Become part of the MS community and get educational and social support.
www.nationalmssociety.org
MS Association of America
Find programs that will help you and learn more about how to combat this disease.
www.msaa.com
MS World
This website provides an instant connection to the many people who have MS or are a caregiver for someone with MS.
www.msworld.org
Accelerated Cure Project
This non-profit organization promotes research to understand the causes and possible cures for MS
www.acceleratedcure.org
Active MSers
When you have MS, it is important to enjoy your life on a daily basis. This site is chock-full of suggestions and tips to help you maintain the lifestyle you enjoy.
www.activemsers.org
