Healthy Habits
This daily habit helps prevent cavities and gum disease
What is brushing your teeth?
This vitamin, found in oranges, helps boost the immune system
What is Vitamin C?
To prevent falls, seniors should wear shoes with this type of sole
What is non-slip?
Adults should aim for these many hours of sleep per night
What is 7-9 hours?
This is the number one muscle in your body that keeps you alive
What is the heart?
Experts recommend drinking at least this many cups of water per day
What is 8?
Bananas are a great source of this mineral, which cn help prevent muscle cramps
What is potassium?
This device, often worn as a necklace or bracelet, alerts emergency services if you fall
What is a medical alert system?
This nighttime habit, like using a phone before bed, can interfere with sleep.
What is screen time/blue light exposure?
Red blood cells carry this important gas to your body’s organs
What is oxygen?
Getting at least 30 minutes of this can improve heart health
What is exercise?
Fiber-rich foods help keep this part of the digestive system healthy
What is the colon/intestines?
This room in the house is where most falls occur
What is the bathroom?
Deep breathing and meditation are examples of this type of stress relief
What is relaxation?
This measurement consists of two numbers and tells you how strong your blood is pumping.
What is blood pressure?
This nutrient is important for strong bones and is found in milk, cheese, and leafy greens
What is calcium?
People with lactose intolerance may have trouble digesting this beverage
What is milk?
To avoid scams, seniors should never share this number over the phone
What is Social Security/bank account number?
Drinking this type of tea before bed can help promote sleep.
What is chamomile tea?
Eating too much of this type of fat can clog your arteries
What is saturated/trans fat?
Too much of this ingredient in food can raise blood pressure
What is salt/sodium?
This type of fat, found in olive oil and avocados, is considered heart-healthy
What is unsaturated fat?
Having this at night can help you see better in case you need to get up
What is a nightlight?
This natural sleep hormone is produced in the brain to help regulate sleep cycles.
What is melatonin?
A normal resting heart rate for most seniors falls within this range.
What is 60-90 beats per minute?