Healthy Aging

Navigating memory loss: 6 tips to support your quality of life
Addressing a major concern in Cheshire County, Melissa Grenier, LCSW, of New Hampshire's Alzheimer's Association Chapter, shares advice for families navigating early-stage memory loss

In-person Spring wellness classes address memory loss, foot health, and healthy eating
This March, the Center for Population Health at Cheshire Medical Center brings back popular topics for in-person workshops taught by a beloved surgeon, a registered dietitian, and an Alzheimer's expert

Rethinking regular drinking: Tips and tools to improve your well-being
Each day is an opportunity to begin again. Tricia Zahn, MPH, shares resources to help you assess how alcohol affects your life, understand your patterns with compassion, and make conscious choices for your health.

Four tips for successful healthy New Year's resolutions
As a family medicine provider, Karl Dietrich, MD, MPH support patients in making fresh-start resolutions to improve their health. He shares the most effective strategies for making lasting positive changes.

Three group support resources to improve your mental health
You don't have to bear your struggles alone—support from people who understand what you are going through can make all the difference.

RSV: What you should know
As news in our region spreads about children with severe respiratory illness fill emergency departments and pediatric inpatient units, Cheshire’s pediatricians discuss how to slow transmission, care for sick children, and when to call for urgent care.

Advance care planning for all ages
Few want to burden loved ones with difficult decisions during times of emotional distress. You make decisions about your care for yourself by creating an advance care directive and designating a healthcare agent while you’re able.

The Marketplace is open: Signing up for health insurance
Find out what you need to enroll in health coverage for next year by Dec. 15. If you find HealthCare.gov difficult to navigate, make a phone appointment today with Cheshire Medical Center for help.