Senior Winter Care: Nutrition, Mobility, Mental Health - A3 Aging Ann Arbor #013

In today's episode of A3 Aging Ann Arbor, hosts Faye Molitor and Sheila Doeden explore strategies and resources to help seniors navigate the challenges of the winter season. They emphasize the importance of nutrition, promoting traditional diets supplemented with vitamin D and B12, and highlight the convenience of meal subscription services like Nutrisystem for seniors who may lack access to fresh produce. They also discuss the impact of decreased sunlight in winter, suggesting that natural daylight lights can help treat seasonal affective disorder and mentioning the potential benefits of infrared and UV lights.

Faye and Sheila cover the importance of hydration during the colder months, recommending products like hydration packets to address this concern. To combat feelings of isolation and enhance mood, they suggest engaging in activities such as visiting botanical gardens or traveling to warmer climates for those who can (often referred to as "snowbirding").