{"id":781,"date":"2016-01-02T07:35:01","date_gmt":"2016-01-02T12:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hearthsidehome.wpengine.com\/?p=781"},"modified":"2016-01-02T07:35:01","modified_gmt":"2016-01-02T12:35:01","slug":"starting-year-great-resolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.firstlighthomecare.com\/home-healthcare-guilford\/2016\/01\/02\/starting-year-great-resolution\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting the New Year With a Great Resolution"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nHappy New Year! During the past few weeks, approximately 100 million Americans will enthusiastically proclaim
\ntheir New Year\u2019s resolutions, with grand plans to exercise more, lose weight, stop smoking, save
\nmore money or to eat healthier.
\nIf your goal is to continue to live your life independently in the comfort of your own home, then
\nattention to the following resolutions might be helpful:
\n1. I will exercise by walking a distance of one mile at least twice a week. It\u2019s tempting to stay
\nin your robe and slippers, especially if you live alone, but getting up and out may set the tone for a
\nconstructive afternoon. Start your day with a walk.
\n2. I will make plans more often to call a friend to take in a play or a movie, stop for a bite to eat
\nand chit-chat about this and that. It takes effort to schedule time with old friends when mind and
\nbody tell you to stay at home and catch up on your TV programs or the newspaper, or even sleep.
\nMake the effort to keep in touch and socialize.
\n3. I will clean out my closets and drawers, discarding worthless possessions which I haven\u2019t
\nused for two or three years. It is amazing how much we can accumulate, thinking that we will find
\na use for that gadget or article of clothing that has been gathering dust for years. Many charities will
\ngratefully accept your donations, and you will have a more organized place to live.
\n4. I will volunteer my time for a worthy cause. Organizations love senior citizens for their loyalty,
\nwork ethic, and their attendance habits. There are many places to volunteer: elementary schools,
\nMeals on Wheels, church organizations, hospitals or the library. Pick one that interests you and
\nshowcase your time and talents.
\n5. I will take an adult education class at my nearby high school. It\u2019s always good to learn
\nsomething new, maybe a foreign language, a computer class or a free course at your local college.
\nThe opportunity to meet new people with similar interests is a bonus when taking part in a new class.
\n6. I will read at least one book each month. So many books and so little time! Set aside a certain
\ntime during the day to do some serious reading. Keeping your mind active is vital as you advance in
\nyears. Local libraries are excellent resources and a great place to spend some quiet time perusing
\nthe \u201cstacks\u201d.
\n7. I will reduce frivolous spending. Impulse buying and picking up unnecessary items, whether
\nit\u2019s food, clothing or household items, may be a symptom of bor edom. Start a new hobby instead.
\n8. I will Go Green. Recycling your old newspapers, bottles, or even clothing is helping our
\nplanet to survive. Cutting back on fuel consumption, both at home and in your vehicle, is also a
\nbenefit. Collect rainwater to use in your garden, lower your thermostat, and become conscious of
\nother ways to conserve energy, power and water.
\n9. I will do one good thing for myself each day. Remember, you are worth the indulgence. You
\nhave lived this long and most likely have achieved many things, so reward yourself with something
\nsmall each day. You deserve it!
\nRegardless of whether you are a fan of resolutions or have never made one in your life, we resolve
\nto wish you a Happy New Year filled with many successes, great health, and much happiness!
\nRemember, if you need a little help in achieving those resolutions, don\u2019t hesitate to give us a call…<\/p>\n

Resources:
\n\u201cTop Ten New Year\u2019s Resolutions for Senior Citizens\u201d. Mary Carol Herwood. Yahoo.
\nwww.associatedcontent.com
\nThis information brought courtesy of:
\nHearthside Home Care Inc.
\n4002-A Spring Garden St
\nGreensboro, NC 27407
\n336-808-1351
\nwww.HearthsideHomeCare.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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