Wellness Information

What's the Secret of Life?

Here it is, the “secret” of life. The answer is LIVE IT WELL. A to Z Health Care, Inc. will provide ways on how to live a healthy and full life. We provide information and resources available in the community in the following areas, Exercise, Nutrition, Preventive Health and Mental/Spiritual Well-being.

Let us help you get started on your journey. We are in this together and everyone needs support.

Centenarian Lessons - How 100 Year Olds Got There

Attitude. Centenarians rarely consider their age a limitation. How a person feels about aging is key to his/her ability to thrive. Older people can take advantage of opportunities and possibilities that may not have been available to them previously.

Genes. The vast majority of people have genes that allow them to live to at least 85 years of age. Take advantage of these genes, don’t thwart them. Good health practices will help you make up for at least some of the genetic difference between you and centenarians and maximize the disease-free portion of your life.

Exercise. With older age, resistance training becomes increasingly important for maintaining strength and muscle. Increased muscle tissue burns fat more efficiently, reduces your heart disease risk, and markedly enhances your sense of well-being.

Investigate New Challenges. Keep your mind active with new and different activities to exercise different parts of your brain. Take advantage of opportunities and possibilities that may have not been available to you previously, such as a second career, volunteer activities, musical instruction, writing, or travel.

Nutrition. Emphasize fruits and vegetables in your diet and minimize meat, saturated and hydrogenated fats and sweets. Eat moderately in order to avoid obesity. Supplement your health diet with the antioxidants vitamin E (400-800 IU daily) and selenium (100-200 mcg daily).

Get Rid of Stress. Centenarians naturally shed psychological stress. Humor, meditation, Tai Chi, exercise and optimism are some of the important ways to manage your stress.

Well-being Resources

Ohio Department on Aging - Go Forward Healthy Program incorporates four areas of concentration, Nutrition, Exercise, Preventive Care and Behavioral Health.
National Institute on Aging - Resources on aging research.
American Association of Retired Persons -Articles on variety of areas on aging.
Center for Medicare and Medicaid - Information on Medicare and Medicaid benefits. New program on Preventive Services.
USDA - Food Marketing Institute and International Food Information Council. Resources on nutrition, physical activity and health.
Older Women’s League - Resources on Older Americans.
Network of Care- Resources for elderly and people with disabilities.
St. Lukes Hospital - Community Health Programs.
Regency Hospital - Newest Toledo Area Hospital
Area Office on Aging - Resource for local programs and eligibility information for services in all areas of life, especially Senior Services.
American Heart Association - We have a lot of educational pieces regarding CVD, Stroke and Diabetes.