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New Year, New Mind

A new year brings renewed energy for positive change. Have you made your New Year’s Resolution yet? Does it involve becoming healthier? If it does, you’re certainly not alone. According to an article by NBCNews, data pulled from Google reveals the most popular resolution is to simply get healthy.  But often in our quest for health, we neglect the health of our minds, which is just as important as the health of our bodies.

Clean Diet Yields Healthy Mind

According to the National Institute on Aging, there are three areas of cognitive health that need to be attended to. They are: Sensory Function, Motor Function and Emotional Function. The Sensory Function includes how well you respond to feelings of touch, such as the pain you would feel when you place your hand on a hot stove. The health of your Motor Function is gauged by how well you make and control movement. Lastly, the Emotional Function is how well you respond to emotions. Regularly eating a clean diet, challenging your brain, and surrounding yourself with positive energy all contribute to the health of these three cognitive areas.

Brain diseases and dementias, such as Alzheimer’s disease, are less likely to manifest in those who eat a healthy diet. The National Institute on Aging recommends a healthy diet consist of fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy products, whole grains and lean meats with limits on sugar, fats, and salt. Eva Selhub, MD of Harvard Health Publishing at Harvard Medical School compares your brain to a car, requiring premium fuel for optimal performance. Premium fuel, Dr. Selhub suggests, is a clean diet consisting of zero processed foods and sugar with the inclusion of fermented foods. Michael Roizen, MD, Chief Wellness Officer at Cleveland Clinic offers up his recommendation of foods to avoid for a healthier brain. Dr. Roizen suggests avoiding more than 4 grams of saturated fats in a meal, Trans fats altogether and any added sugars. He also recommends ditching gains unless they are 100% whole grain. Both Dr. Shelub and Dr. Roizen make these suggestions specifically for those wishing to give their brain the best chance of maximum performance.

The mind requires exercise just as your body does. To keep your brain sharp, try implementing a daily routine of brain exercises. Exercising your brain is easy; in fact, you probably do it on a regular basis and don’t realize it. Some simple examples of brain exercises include activities like quilting, reading a book, and playing challenging games. It is also important to get 7-8 hours of sleep each night.

In addition to the aforementioned tips, don’t forget that happiness plays a large part in your mental health. Be sure to surround yourself with positive people and do something that you can be proud of, like volunteering at Hospice Atlanta. Having a positive attitude goes a long way in maintaining a healthy mind.

For 2018, make the commitment to yourself to take care of your mind as well as your body. The restart that comes with a new year is a welcomed opportunity to make this promise to yourself.

 

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Visiting Nurse Health System | Hospice Atlanta was honored to participate in and sponsor this year's LeadingAge Georgia Golf Tournament—an event that brings together healthcare partners and changemakers in senior care. 

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🎉 Please join us in celebrating our Employee of the Month – Dykia Brummitt! 🌟

Dykia’s dedication, compassion, and positive team spirit make a lasting impact on everyone she cares for. Her commitment to our mission and values here at Visiting Nurse Health System shines through in all she does, and we are so grateful to have her on our team. 💙👏

Congratulations, Dykia—you truly embody what it means to provide care with heart! 🏆

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🎉 Celebrating Nurses Month continues with our incredible nursing team at Hospice Atlanta | Visiting Nurse Home Health! 💙🩺Here's our Home Health team celebrating this week! We’re so proud of our compassionate, dedicated nurses who go above and beyond every day to care for our community in the comfort of their home. Thank you for all that you do! 👏

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We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us last Saturday for Hospice Atlanta's 3rd Annual Resilience bereavement event. Whether you came to listen, speak, or simply be present, your participation helped create a space of healing, support, and strength.

A special thank you to our incredible speakers, who so generously shared their stories, insights, and compassion. Your words touched many and reminded us all that even in grief, we are not alone.

To every attendee — your presence was powerful. Thank you for showing up for yourselves, and for each other. Together, we honored our losses and found comfort in community. Thank you to our gracious volunteers and staff who supported the event operations. Let’s continue to walk this path together. 💛

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Happy Nurses Week! 
Celebrating this week the incredible dedication, compassion, and resilience of nurses here at Visiting Nurse | Hospice Atlanta and everywhere! 🌟🩺
Nurses are the backbone of healthcare, providing unwavering support and care to patients and their families. In 2025, we continue to recognize the vital role they play in our communities and their commitment to improving lives. Let's take a moment to express our gratitude and appreciation for these healthcare heroes. 

Join us in celebrating Nurses Week by sharing a story of a nurse who has inspired you or by simply saying “thank you” to a nurse who has made a difference in your life.

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Thank you Mutual of America for a great time celebrating our mission, Healthcare Champions, and new friends of Visiting Nurse at Mercedes Stadium.

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We had a great time celebrating OT month, culminating this week with our 2025 Home Health OT Breakfast! 
Thank you OTs for all you do!

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Join us for our 3rd Annual Resilience Event on May 17th, 2025.

This FREE event is designed to support those on the grief journey.
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As we continue to celebrate our volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week & Month, enjoy this message from one of our longtime volunteers and supporters sharing on why folks volunteer!

Barry gives to our community donating his time and talent in many ways impacting many around the globe, including helping individuals on their grief journey through TGBeyond! Thank you for all you do Barry!

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