Citizens Memorial Hospital | Vitality | Fall 2019

14 VITALITY Fall 2019 COMMUNITY How can I staywell as I get older? NEEDA DOCTOR? We’ll help you find the perfect match. Call the CMH Information Center at 417-328-6010 . THE FAMILY PHYSICIAN SAYS: Watch your weight Your metabolism changes as you age, which means you burn fewer calories. As a result, your weight can creep up and raise your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. To avoid extra pounds, you’ll probably need fewer calories as you move beyond your 50s. And exercise regularly. AGING WELL Jonathan Gray, D.O. CMH Orthopedic & Spine Center 1155 W. Parkview St., Bolivar 417-777-2663 Paul Stortz, M.D., FAAFP Southside Medical Center 1120 S. Springfield Ave., Bolivar 417-326-7814 Cynthia Hadfield, PharmD Butterfield Pharmacy 1125 N. Butterfield Rd., Suite A, Bolivar 417-326-6003 Rhonda Orrell, R.D. CMH Diabetes Education 1500 N. Oakland Ave., Bolivar 471-328-7957 THE ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON SAYS: Avoid falls Your chance of a serious fall rises with age. Still, most falls don’t just happen, which means you can often prevent them. Stand up slowly—getting up quickly can make you feel wobbly. Keep floors clutter-free and your home well-lighted. And get enough shut-eye. If you’re sleepy, you’re more likely to stumble. THE PHARMACIST SAYS: Take medicines as prescribed Medicines meant to help you could hurt you instead if not used correctly. Read the label on all your medicines. If you don’t understand the directions, ask your doctor or a pharmacist to explain them to you. Never take a larger dose than prescribed because you think it might help you more. That could be dangerous. Always tell your doctor or pharmacist about any medications or herbal remedies you take. These may interfere with your prescription medications. Just because you can buy a medicine over the counter doesn’t mean it is safe for you. THE DIETITIAN SAYS: Focus on healthy foods Eat from the rainbow—enjoy plenty of produce in different colors. Also build your diet around whole grains; low-fat or fat-free dairy products; lean meat, skinless poultry and fish; and nuts and legumes. Go easy on sugary or salty foods and ones that have saturated and trans fats.