COVID-19: Vaccine Info + Changes to Visitor Policy + Keeping You Safe
Middlesex Health is proud to help protect health care heroes in our community. // ABOUT THE COVID-19 VACCINE
Middlesex Health facilities are currently closed to visitors, with several important exceptions. // CURRENT VISITOR POLICY
Middlesex Health is open and providing patient care, in-person and through Virtual Visits. We are continuing to perform all scheduled elective surgical procedures.
See how we're going above and beyond to keep you safe. // HERE FOR YOU
All surgical patients will be tested for COVID-19 prior to their procedure. A patient navigator will contact you to schedule this test.
We are asking that all patients who come to our facilities for an appointment wear a face mask. // MAKE A MASK AT HOME
The Alzheimer’s Association reports that in 2018 someone developed Alzheimer’s disease every 65 seconds. With this staggering statistic, and the fact that there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, it is more important than ever that we focus on keeping our minds sharp and that we do our best to lower our risk of developing this disease.
The following are 10 things you can do to optimize your brain health and keep your mind sharp:
Eat a well-balanced diet that is low in fat and sugar. Include fresh fruit and vegetables, along with nuts and fatty fish like salmon, albacore tuna, herring and lake trout.
Strive for 30 minutes of aerobic exercise per day.
Keep yourself healthy and get regular screenings for diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.
Avoid smoking.
Limit alcohol consumption.
Get proper rest. Sleeping seven to eight hours per night is ideal.
Remain social. Social interaction, particularly with your peer group, has been shown to have a positive impact on brain health.
Keep stress to a minimum.
Continue to learn. When we learn new things, we stimulate new connections between nerve cells.
Maintain mental stimulation with activities, such as reading, completing crossword puzzles and playing chess.
It is never too early to introduce the above into your daily routine and to keep your mind sharp!
About One MacDonough Place
One MacDonough Place is an assisted living community owned by Middlesex Health. It is located in Middletown and is currently offering a 60-day winter respite stay.
For more information about One MacDonough Place, visit onemacdonoughplace.org or call 860-358-5802.
With COVID-19 vaccines now available, you may have many questions. Are the vaccines safe? How and when can you get vaccinated? Once you get a vaccine, do you still have to wear a mask?
Middlesex Health is proud to offer a unique Lifestyle Medicine Program that is designed to help individuals address their risk for chronic conditions like diabetes, obesity, prediabetes and high blood pressure through diet, exercise, stress management and social connectivity.
