Health Information
Health tips and senior service information collected by the center. Our social workers are glad to provide more detailed materials in Chinese.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only and is not a substitute for diagnosis or advice from your physician or another qualified health professional. Please talk with your doctor about your own health. Some items are archived from the center's earlier Chinese-language handouts and are kept as historical material.
Information topics
- Everyday health tips
- Senior services
- Medi-Cal & medical assistance
- Hospital ratings
- Alzheimer's care
- Senior housing arrangements
Everyday health tips
Archived material — no publication or update date on record; pending review by center staff.
For elders, avoid staying too long in one state
Sitting, lying, standing or staring too long all take a toll. Getting up and changing position regularly is the simplest form of care.
Refresh how you think about wellness
Wellness is not only about tonics — regular routines, moderate exercise and a cheerful mind matter just as much.
Seven habits that slow ageing
Avoid tobacco and heavy drinking, overeating, long sitting, late nights, worry, isolation and inactivity.
Six benefits of humming and singing
Singing and karaoke encourage participation, enjoyment of music, familiar memories and social connection.
Caring for sensitive teeth
Use a soft brush and desensitizing toothpaste, avoid very hot or cold foods, and keep regular dental checkups.
Protecting eyesight in later life
Have regular eye exams, keep blood sugar and pressure under control, read in good light and eat plenty of dark vegetables and fruit.
A good summer vegetable — bean sprouts
Cooling and rich in vitamins, bean sprouts are a simple, affordable summer dish for elders.