Introducing the "Your Guide for Better Choices" for Senior Adults
Our guide covers a wide range of essential topics tailored specifically for senior adults
July 31, 2022
At Nashville General Hospital Foundation, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and wellness of our community, especially our senior adults. We are thrilled to introduce our comprehensive resource, "Your Guide for Better Choices," designed to support seniors in making informed health decisions. Available in both English and Spanish, this guide is a valuable tool to help you or your loved ones navigate healthcare with confidence and ease.
What's Inside the Guide?
Our guide covers a wide range of essential topics tailored specifically for senior adults, including:
- Healthcare Navigation: Tips on where to go for various healthcare needs, from routine checkups to emergency care.
- Sleep Suggestions: Advice on how to improve sleep quality, crucial for overall health.
- Self-Care Hints: Practical tips for maintaining daily well-being.
- Questions for Your Doctor and Pharmacist: Important questions to ask during medical visits to ensure you understand your health and medications.
- Exercises for Seniors: Simple exercises to help maintain mobility and strength.
- Nutrition Guide: Dietary recommendations to support a balanced and healthy diet.
- Fall Prevention: Strategies to minimize the risk of falls at home and outside.
- Vaccinations: Information on important vaccinations to consider.
- Preventive Screenings: A list of recommended health screenings for seniors.
- Over-the-Counter Medications: Guidance on the safe use of non-prescription drugs.
- Mental Health Signs: Indicators of mental health issues and when to seek help.
- Limiting Salt: Tips for reducing salt intake to support heart health.
- Medicine Organization: A handy placemat to help organize your medications.
Why Health Literacy Matters
Health literacy is crucial for making informed health decisions. Many seniors face challenges in understanding medical information, which can lead to mismanagement of health conditions and increased hospital visits. By providing clear, accessible information, we aim to empower seniors to take control of their health, reduce health disparities, and improve overall quality of life.
How to Access the Guide
"Your Guide for Better Choices" is available for free download on the Nashville General Hospital Foundation website. Download your copy in English or Spanish. We encourage you to share this resource with friends, family, and anyone who might benefit from it.
Join Us in Promoting Health Literacy
We believe that everyone deserves equitable access to healthcare information and services. By promoting health literacy, we can help reduce the health disparities that affect our community. Nashville General Hospital Foundation is committed to supporting our senior adults through resources like this guide, ensuring they have the knowledge and tools needed to lead healthier lives.
Su Guía para Mejores Decisiones
En Nashville General Hospital Foundation, estamos dedicados a mejorar la salud y el bienestar de nuestra comunidad, especialmente de nuestros adultos mayores. Nos complace presentar "Su Guía para Mejores Decisiones", un recurso integral diseñado para apoyar a los adultos mayores en la toma de decisiones informadas sobre su salud. Esta guía, disponible en inglés y español, cubre temas esenciales como navegación en el sistema de salud, consejos para mejorar el sueño, ejercicios para mayores, prevención de caídas y más. Puede descargar esta guía de forma gratuita aqui. Compartimos esta guía con la esperanza de empoderar a nuestros adultos mayores y promover la equidad en el acceso a la información de salud.
