Wellness
Browse through the topics in our wellness library to discover best practices around staying healthy as you age and how CarePartners of Connecticut can help.
Apple Pear Crisp
Add a twist to your crisp this fall season by incorporating two delicious autumnal fruits. Topping Ingredients 1/4 cup uncooked rolled oats 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons trans-fat-free tub...
Are You Ready for the Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP)?
Know your dates AEP runs October 15th through December 7th. During AEP, you can shop for a new plan, switch your Medicare Advantage plan, change from Original Medicare to a...
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Staying Fit: Your Mind Body Connection
Discover more about the connection between your mind, body and staying fit.
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- Physical Health
Stay Active: Exercise for Older Adults
Why exercise for older adults is so important Exercise benefits every area of your life and can help you: Maintain and improve physical strength Stay independent as you age Manage...
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- Staying Healthy
Taking Steps to Prevent Kidney Disease
Kidney disease is a condition in which your kidneys are damaged and can’t filter blood properly. The damage happens slowly over a long period of time, and so the disease is called “chronic.”
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- Seasonal Health
Tips for Managing Seasonal Allergies
If sneezing is the sound you most associate with spring, these tips can help you manage your allergies. Old or new allergies Seasonal allergies happen during certain times of the...
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- Women's Health
Understanding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
What is COPD? COPD is a progressive lung disease that makes it hard to breathe due to obstructed airflow in the lungs. You may be more familiar with the terms...
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- Staying Healthy
Using Medicine Safely
Taking medication correctly means taking the exact amount your doctor prescribes at the correct time. While your doctor and pharmacist play an important role in helping to prevent medication errors...
- Plan Information
What Is the Difference Between Copays, Deductibles, and Coinsurance?
Health care terms can be confusing. But when it comes to payment types, it’s helpful to know the meaning of the different terms so you know what form of payment...
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- Staying Healthy
Your Blood Pressure: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
What should your blood pressure numbers be? You’re at the doctor; they’re taking your blood pressure, and they say “120-over-80”. But what do these numbers mean? 120/80 is considered “normal”...
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