IN THIS ISSUE:
- Monthly Observances
- UV Safety Month
- Spotlight on Caregivers
- Nutrient of the Month: Fat
- Featured Recipe: Massi’s Watermelon Salad
- News from MOWWM
FEATURED STORY: Keep yourself protected from uv rays
In honor of National UV (Ultraviolet) Safety Month, consider your sun safety habits and stay safe while you’re outside. Getting some sunlight and fresh air each day can help us feel alive and is good for the mind and body. The sun allows our bodies to naturally produce Vitamin D, a nutrient necessary for good health and one that older adults can easily lack during sunless, cold winter months. To be safe in the sun, make sure to use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) that is at least 15, cover up with a hat and sunglasses, and stay in the shade between 10am-4pm when the sun is most intense. Also, limit the amount of time you are out to avoid heat-related illnesses.
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