Foods That Can Help You Add Calcium To Your Diet

• Most foods in the milk group (choose lower fat, lower cholesterol foods most often, such as skim milk): 
  • Milk and dishes made with milk, such as puddings and soups made with milk. 
  • Cheeses, such as mozzarella, cheddar, swiss, and parmesan. 
  • Yogurt. 
• Canned fish with soft bones, such as sardines, anchovies, and salmon. 
• Dark-green leafy vegetables, such as kale, mustard greens, turnip greens, and spinach. 
• Tofu, if processed with calcium sulfate. Read the labels. 
• Tortillas made from lime-processed corn. Read the labels. 

Injury Prevention

Following basic safety rules can prevent many serious injuries. Here is a checklist to follow to help keep you safe.

To help protect yourself when you are home:

• Use smoke detectors in your home. Remember to check the batteries every month. Change the batteries every year. 
• If you keep a gun in your home, lock up the gun and the ammunition separately and keep them out of children's reach. 

To help prevent falls:

• Make sure that hallways and stairwells are well lit. 
• Remove or repair things that could make you trip, such as loose rugs, electrical cords, and toys. 
• Put handrails and traction strips on stairways and in bathtubs. 

To protect yourself when you are away from home:

• Always wear seat belts while in the car. 
• Never drive after drinking alcohol. 
• Always wear a safety helmet while riding a motorcycle or bicycle. 
• Be alert for hazards in your workplace and follow all safety rules. 

Taking Medicines

Getting information about the medicines you are taking is important for people of all ages. It will help you get the full benefits from your medicine. It will also help avoid problems such as taking too much or too little of a medicine. Taking medicine in the wrong way can make you worse instead of better. Here are some questions you may want to ask your doctor or pharmacist.

About the medicine:

• What is the name of the medicine? Is this the brand or generic name? 
• What is the medicine supposed to do? 
• What written information is available about the medicine? 

How to take the medicine:

• How and when do I take it—and for how long? 
• What foods, drinks, other medicines, or activities should I avoid while taking this medicine? 

Side effects of the medicine:

• What are the possible side effects? 
• What should I do if they occur? 

To help you keep track of the medicines you are taking, fill in the medicine chart. You may want to share this with your health care provider and pharmacist.

 

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