Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Kevin Most joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss strategies for maintaining a healthy hippocampus, ideal gifts to support your grandparents' health, and engaging presents that will stimulate your children's minds.

Dr. Kevin Most's Steve Cochran Show Notes:

For Grandma and Grandpa
Resistance bands- – helps with flexibility, strength and balance. Good for seniors as they encourage slower movements $20
Room humidifier- entering the dry winter, small humidifiers  are great for respiratory and skin health, some can add essentials oils as well. $75
Large print playing cards- great for seniors with declining vision, keeps them active and thinking with card games
Hello Fresh or any healthy meal delivery- gift certificate. – individuals decide on what they want and all ingredients are delivered for preparation for a healthy meal
IWatch- although the concept is for a simple watch, it also tracks your activity, monitors your heart rate and encourages exercise and activity. $350
Blood pressure monitors- 40 million people with high blood pressure, most not under control. This monitor, checks BP, reinforces the positive results or encourages actions like diet and activity
Pocket magnifier with a light- great for seniors when going out to eat at restaurants
Ergonomic kitchen tools for those with arthritis- jar openers, ergonomic gripping utensils, pop top food storage, gel floor mats
Theragun massage gun- helps muscle pain, stimulates blood flow
Mittens not gloves- mittens keep hands warmer and allows for movement of fingers
Laptop stand- many may say why is this a health related gift- well the ergonomics of most lap top computers is terrible and results in carpal tunnel, neck pain and headaches. This is a gift that will be appreciated thru the year. $25
Fruit of the month club- encourages healthy eating  $25-40 month
Low vision items- games, cook books,
Plants- something that lightens up a room and requires some care. Small herb gardens for the kitchen are great and functional
Hour meeting with a nutritionist



For Mom
Foam Roller- every person will have some form of back pain, this simple foam roller helps eliminate back pain and eliminates tension and spasm in the low back for many- $15
Acupressure mats and pillows- are very popular now, great to lay on for 10-30 mins to help relax and decrease back pain- $30
Air fryer- everyone loves fried foods but cooking with this makes food so much healthier and it cooks a wide variety of foods. $75 
Essential oil diffuser- aromatherapy is very popular now, $50-100
Weighted blanket- warm and studies have shown they ease anxiety and promote relaxation
Pickleball Paddles- this is a game that is sweeping the nation, played on a portion of a tennis court is a great way for all ages to get some exercise and more importantly some social interactions, great for seniors. $25
Subscription to Women’s Health Magazine
Do not give a vacuum cleaner unless your deductible is paid and you have time to spend in the ER



For Dad
IWatch- although the concept is for a simple watch, it also tracks your activity, monitors your heart rate and encourages exercise and activity. $
Pickleball paddles - this is a game that is sweeping the nation, played on a portion of a tennis court is a great way for all ages to get some exercise and more importantly some social interactions, great for seniors. $25
Air fryer- this is much safer gift for Dad, encourages him to help with the cooking , but also promotes healthier cooking
Subscription to Men’s health Magazine
Theragun massage gun- great for the whole family to use
Yoga mat- yoga is not only for women and is important to do as we age
Blood Pressure monitor -40 million people with high blood pressure, most not under control. This monitor, checks BP, reinforces the positive results or encourages actions like diet and exercise.   

For Kids- focus on brain health, nutritional health and activity
Kids equate a back pack with school- how about a outdoor adventure backpack filled with nutritional  snacks
Paddleball racquet – this game is exploding and can be played by adults as well
Mind related gifts- puzzles based on age.
Art supplies- let kids work on their creativity- this stimulates creativity and actually works on hand eye coordination as well
Portion appropriate plates- teaches them the food balance they need and shows portion control as well.
Garden kits- allows children to grow their own vegetables- teaches health and responsibility. Gives a sense of accomplishment as well
Conversation starter cards for dinner and car trips. A set of cards with curious questions. It inspires great conversations and dilemmas that require team work
Children cook book- let them pick a meal and participate in making the family dinner- uses math skills and interaction with parents
Outdoor sports equipment- basketball, soccer ball , ball and glove- encourages outdoor team activities.

Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Kevin Most joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss strategies for maintaining a healthy hippocampus, ideal gifts to support your grandparents' health, and engaging presents that will stimulate your children's minds.
Dr. Kevin Most's Steve Cochran Show Notes:
For Grandma and Grandpa
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Resistance bands- – helps with flexibility, strength and balance. Good for seniors as they encourage slower movements $20</li>
<li aria-level="1">Room humidifier- entering the dry winter, small humidifiers  are great for respiratory and skin health, some can add essentials oils as well. $75</li>
<li aria-level="1">Large print playing cards- great for seniors with declining vision, keeps them active and thinking with card games</li>
<li aria-level="1">Hello Fresh or any healthy meal delivery- gift certificate. – individuals decide on what they want and all ingredients are delivered for preparation for a healthy meal</li>
<li aria-level="1">IWatch- although the concept is for a simple watch, it also tracks your activity, monitors your heart rate and encourages exercise and activity. $350</li>
<li aria-level="1">Blood pressure monitors- 40 million people with high blood pressure, most not under control. This monitor, checks BP, reinforces the positive results or encourages actions like diet and activity</li>
<li aria-level="1">Pocket magnifier with a light- great for seniors when going out to eat at restaurants</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ergonomic kitchen tools for those with arthritis- jar openers, ergonomic gripping utensils, pop top food storage, gel floor mats</li>
<li aria-level="1">Theragun massage gun- helps muscle pain, stimulates blood flow</li>
<li aria-level="1">Mittens not gloves- mittens keep hands warmer and allows for movement of fingers</li>
<li aria-level="1">Laptop stand- many may say why is this a health related gift- well the ergonomics of most lap top computers is terrible and results in carpal tunnel, neck pain and headaches. This is a gift that will be appreciated thru the year. $25</li>
<li aria-level="1">Fruit of the month club- encourages healthy eating  $25-40 month</li>
<li aria-level="1">Low vision items- games, cook books,</li>
<li aria-level="1">Plants- something that lightens up a room and requires some care. Small herb gardens for the kitchen are great and functional</li>
<li aria-level="1">Hour meeting with a nutritionist</li>
</ol>
 
For Mom
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Foam Roller- every person will have some form of back pain, this simple foam roller helps eliminate back pain and eliminates tension and spasm in the low back for many- $15</li>
<li aria-level="1">Acupressure mats and pillows- are very popular now, great to lay on for 10-30 mins to help relax and decrease back pain- $30</li>
<li aria-level="1">Air fryer- everyone loves fried foods but cooking with this makes food so much healthier and it cooks a wide variety of foods. $75 </li>
<li aria-level="1">Essential oil diffuser- aromatherapy is very popular now, $50-100</li>
<li aria-level="1">Weighted blanket- warm and studies have shown they ease anxiety and promote relaxation</li>
<li aria-level="1">Pickleball Paddles- this is a game that is sweeping the nation, played on a portion of a tennis court is a great way for all ages to get some exercise and more importantly some social interactions, great for seniors. $25</li>
<li aria-level="1">Subscription to Women’s Health Magazine</li>
<li aria-level="1">Do not give a vacuum cleaner unless your deductible is paid and you have time to spend in the ER</li>
</ol>
 
For Dad
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">IWatch- although the concept is for a simple watch, it also tracks your activity, monitors your heart rate and encourages exercise and activity. $</li>
<li aria-level="1">Pickleball paddles - this is a game that is sweeping the nation, played on a portion of a tennis court is a great way for all ages to get some exercise and more importantly some social interactions, great for seniors. $25</li>
<li aria-level="1">Air fryer- this is much safer gift for Dad, encourages him to help with the cooking , but also promotes healthier cooking</li>
<li aria-level="1">Subscription to Men’s health Magazine</li>
<li aria-level="1">Theragun massage gun- great for the whole family to use</li>
<li aria-level="1">Yoga mat- yoga is not only for women and is important to do as we age</li>
<li aria-level="1">Blood Pressure monitor -40 million people with high blood pressure, most not under control. This monitor, checks BP, reinforces the positive results or encourages actions like diet and exercise.   </li>
</ol>
For Kids- focus on brain health, nutritional health and activity
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Kids equate a back pack with school- how about a outdoor adventure backpack filled with nutritional  snacks</li>
<li aria-level="1">Paddleball racquet – this game is exploding and can be played by adults as well</li>
<li aria-level="1">Mind related gifts- puzzles based on age.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Art supplies- let kids work on their creativity- this stimulates creativity and actually works on hand eye coordination as well</li>
<li aria-level="1">Portion appropriate plates- teaches them the food balance they need and shows portion control as well.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Garden kits- allows children to grow their own vegetables- teaches health and responsibility. Gives a sense of accomplishment as well</li>
<li aria-level="1">Conversation starter cards for dinner and car trips. A set of cards with curious questions. It inspires great conversations and dilemmas that require team work</li>
<li aria-level="1">Children cook book- let them pick a meal and participate in making the family dinner- uses math skills and interaction with parents</li>
<li aria-level="1">Outdoor sports equipment- basketball, soccer ball , ball and glove- encourages outdoor team activities.</li>
</ol>

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