The New Year is a great time to look at your health and your healthcare plans and make some resolutions for the future. We all start the new year with high hopes and great plans, but most of us struggle with the follow-through. The key is to prioritize and to have strong motivations – a “Why” – to help us continue until we fulfill our goals. Sometimes we also need a little help. At BCHIP, we can help you reach some of those goals.
What are some healthcare issues you may need to address in the new year? Here’s a checklist of suggestions:
- Get a physical check-up
- Get your eyesight checked
- Get your hearing checked
- Create an advance care directive (living will)
- Get updated vaccinations
- Quit smoking
- Start a regular exercise routine
- Quit eating certain junk food and sugary drinks
- Eliminate alcohol use
- Look into long-term care for yourself or a loved one
- Sleep more
- Decrease cell phone and computer screen time
- Find a hobby
- Build or strengthen friend network
Don’t do it alone
Creating new habits can be a challenge, like eliminating unhealthful foods or exercising more. Find a partner who also wants to make a change, and you will have more incentive. We at BCHIP are partnering with other local organizations on a Blue Zone initiative in Bucks County. Blue Zones are areas around the globe where the inhabitants demonstrate good health and live long lives. Do some research and see how you could incorporate some of those healthy habits into your life in the new year.
Do you need to create or update a living will? BCHIP offers free advance care planning consultation to help you work through questions and create a document unique to your needs and wishes. Click here to learn more or call (267) 291-7882 to make an appointment.
Our immunization coalition works to spread awareness of the need for vaccines and offers an “at-home vaccines” program for the home-bound. Click here for more information or call (267) 291-7882 to schedule an appointment. Please note that insurance is required for the at-home service.
The new year is a great time to quit smoking! Get the help you need through our Quit Smoking Program, which meets both online and in person, for your convenience.
Our Long-Term Care Partnership draws together medical facilities and support organizations throughout the county to fill gaps and to make sure our seniors and those in need of care have the highest level of health services available.
BCHIP’s goal is to help Bucks County residents live healthy, long lives and receive the healthcare they need when they need it. How can we partner with you?
