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| 2011 - Keys to Embracing Aging | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2011.1) | 12 |
Number of participants reporting improved knowledge regarding life span behavior and decisions that affect health and well-being (such as enhanced knowledge of: positive attitude, smart and healthy eating, physical activity, mental activity, social activity, tuning-in to the times, safety, health numbers, stress management, financial management sleep, and taking personal time) |
| 2011.2) | 12 |
Number of participants reporting improved life style behavior skills |
| 2011.3) | 12 |
Number of participants who demonstrate healthy lifestyles and behaviors |
Author: Mary Beth Riley
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging Brain Program Success Story A healthy brain is crucial to survival, growth and everyday successes (Smith, 2010). Similar to the rest of the body, the brain needs exercise and maintenance in order to optimize and protect its current and future health. In particular, the brain needs socialization, mental stimulation, physical activity, nutrition and sleep (AARP/Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, 2009; Alzheimer’s Association, 2011). Muhlenberg County pres
Author: Mary Beth Riley
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging: Know Your Health NumbersA person’s daily life is flooded with numbers: PIN numbers, phone numbers and various account numbers. But there are also certain health numbers that can save and even extend life. These numbers are associated with cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, blood sugar, body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference. A low stress lifestyle that includes proper nutrition, physical and social activity and regular visits to a health care provid
