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Golden Nuggets, March 2019

3/6/2019

A publication of Golden Horizons Elder Care Services, Inc.

A Message from the Office

Sitting at my desk composing this message, I look out my window and observe for a moment. White clouds dance across the deep blue skies riding on

the breeze. Then my eyes drop down and I sigh wistfully. Snow and ice are everywhere. I love snow as much as the next person, but I
am ready for a green landscape and warm days. We’re almost there though. Two weeks to the solstice (not that I’m counting)!

As we transition winter to spring, from hybernation to rebirth, it is a
good time to take inventory - of ourselves, of our homes, of our

priorities. We just finished moving into a new office. Moving provided us an opportunity to look at what we had to keep and what we didn’t need any more. It is refreshing to declutter, whether in our
homes, our businesses, or within ourselves. On the page
two, you will find some tips for spring cleaning your home, but this season, take some time to think about spring cleaning on all levels. It’s a great part of our health.
~ Golden Horizons Office Team

Mr. W's Newsletter Inspiration

“You see, but you do no observe.” ~ Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Cultural Tidbit: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (May 22,1859 – July 7, 1930) was a British author, best known for his works of fiction with

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson

detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Born Arthur Ignasius Conan Doyle in Edinburgh, Scotland, Doyle’s first career was as a physician. He earned his medical degree (1881) and his Doctor of Medicine (1885) from the University of Edinburgh Medical School. He then studied in Vienna, Austria, to become an eye While trying to get his opthomology practice started (with little success), he wrote his first Sherlock Holmes novel, A Study in Scarlet. He went on to become a prolific writer in crime fiction, fantasy, and science fiction genres. Much as his chief character, Doyle was passionate aboutjustice and through his own deductive reasoning andobservations, he helped solve two cases in Britain.

Caregiver of the Month

March 2019: Amanda P. - Amanda P. started with Golden Horizons in August 2018. Since joining our team, Amanda has proven herself as an asset to the company through her professionalism, dedication and excellent care of her clients. Thank you for all your hard work Amanda. Congratulations!

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A Nutritious Diet of Blog Posts for March

3/1/2019

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Here we are, March 1, 2019. We are anticipating spring (although we're getting doused in snow this weekend) and looking forward to the sunny summer days when we can put our winter hybernating behind us.

I don't know about you, but when I think the warmer days, I think of being more active, which makes me think of exercise and good nutrition. What does good nutrion look like? We will explore this concept below, and throughout this month on the blog.

March is National Nutrition Month. Growing up, we always talked about the food groups. Here is a little more information on what they look like today.

Grains

Grains are sourced from cereal grains like wheat, rye, barley etc., and are a good source of fiber, particularly when they are whole grains. Good sources include whole wheat, whole oats, brown rice, wild rice, buckwheat, bulgur, and quinoa

Vegetables come in all shapes, sizes and colors. They range from dark green veggies like kale and broccoli to other colors like potatoes, squash, carrots and more. Eating more colors means better balanced diets.

Vegetables

Proteins

Proteins are sourced from a variety of foods including eggs, meats and beans (lima, black etc.). *Note: Beans can be categorized both as proteins and vegetables. Other proteins include nuts and lentils.

Dairy is an important source for vitamins and minerals, especially calcium, which we need for strong bones. Most adults don't get enough dairy. Good sources of dairy include milk, cheese and yogurt.

Dairy

Fruits

Fruits, like vegetables come in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes, and like dairy, most adults don't get enough in their daily diet. Fruits range from citrus fruits like organges, to berries to skinned fruits like apples or pears.

Oils didn't use to be their own food group, but like many who are under-recognized, they have finally arrived. Olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil are high in Vitamin E and a good source for "good fats".

Oils

Well that's our little introductory tour and kick off for a month of nutrition blog posts. Get active and get healthy eating!

Oh, and stay safe this snowy weekend!

Sources:
- "Know Your Food Groups", National Institute on Aging, Rev. June 15, 2017
- "National Nutrition Month", Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

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