Nutrition and Diet
This mineral, found in dairy and leafy greens, is essential for maintaining strong bones in older adults.
What is Calcium?
This low-impact exercise, done in a pool, is ideal for seniors with joint pain because it reduces stress on bones.
What is swimming (or water aerobics)?
A healthy blood pressure reading for most adults is below x/y.
What is 130/80?
Getting this many hours of quality sleep each night for seniors age 65 and older is recommended for seniors to support memory and mood.
What is 7–8 hours?
Seniors should get this annual vaccine to reduce the risk of a serious respiratory illness that peaks in winter months.
What is the flu (influenza) vaccine?
What is 1/2 (half)?
Experts recommend seniors do at least this many minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week.
What is 150 minutes?
This type of cholesterol is known as the 'good' cholesterol because it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream.
What is HDL?
Regular social interaction with friends and family helps reduce this common emotional health problem in older adults.
What is loneliness (or depression)?
This screening test, recommended every 10 years starting at age 55, checks for colon cancer.
What is a FIT (fecal immunoglobulin test), aka a stool test?
This color of fruits and vegetables — like blueberries and purple cabbage — contains antioxidants that may help protect brain health.
What is purple/blue?
Standing on one foot for 10 seconds is a test of this important fitness component that helps prevent falls.
What is balance?
Quitting this habit is the single most impactful thing a person can do to improve their heart health.
What is smoking?
Crossword puzzles, reading, and learning new skills help maintain this aspect of senior health.
What is cognitive (or brain) health?
Taking multiple medications at the same time can lead to this dangerous condition, where drugs interact negatively with each other.
What is a drug interaction (or polypharmacy)?
Seniors should reduce intake of this type of fat, found in fried foods and many packaged snacks, to protect heart health.
What is saturated (or trans) fat?
This ancient practice involves slow, flowing movements and is excellent for seniors' balance and reducing fall risk.
What is Tai Chi?
This heart rhythm condition, common in seniors, causes an irregular and often rapid heartbeat and increases stroke risk.
What is Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)?
This relaxation technique, involving focused breathing and mindful awareness, can help reduce anxiety and stress in seniors.
What is meditation (or mindfulness)?
Sunscreen with at least this SPF should be used daily by seniors to protect against skin cancer.
What is SPF 30?
This vitamin, produced when skin is exposed to sunlight, is often deficient in seniors and important for bone and immune health.
What is Vitamin D?
Strength training exercises should be done this many days per week for optimal muscle maintenance in older adults.
What is 2 days?
The DASH diet was specifically developed to help manage this health condition by reducing sodium intake.
What is high blood pressure (hypertension)?
Memory loss that significantly interferes with daily life is a warning sign of this condition, not a normal part of aging.
What is dementia (or Alzheimer's disease)?
This screening test, recommended for seniors every 3 years starting at age 40, checks for diabetes.
What is HbA1C (hemoglobin A1C)?