Aging Well
The national non-profit health initiative that developed the Optimal Aging Program
What is the Fountain of Health
150 minutes a week
What is the amount of physical activity recommended per week?
Continuing to change and learn as you age lowers your risk of this brain condition
What is dementia?
These two mental health disorders are NOT a normal part of aging
What is depression and dementia?
This attitude is associated with adding 7 years to our life expectancy
What is a positive attitude?
The percentage of our longevity based on non-genetic factors (attitude and lifestyle)
What is 75%?
Asking a friend to go for coffee, going to a talk at the library, volunteering are all examples of this
What are social activities?
It is never _____ ______ to learn something new
What is too late?
Due to the stigma around mental health issues, many older adults do not seek out this, when they need it.
What is professional help or support?
Positive thinking does not mean that you will never have this type of thought again
What are negative thoughts?
Type of mindset that can help to refocus our attitudes and increase success with making changes.
What is a growth mindset?
Going to a chair yoga class, raking leaves and taking a walk are examples of this
What are physical activities?
Challenging your brain with mental exercises as you age, is just as important as ___________.
What is physical activity?
In addition to depression and dementia, this mental health disorder is common among older adults
What is anxiety?
This term refers to a way of thinking about people based on negative stereotypes associated with getting older
What is ageism?
Acronym for a type of goal that can increase success with changing a health behaviour
What is a SMART goal?
Transportation, financial challenges, health issues are examples of this
What are barriers to participating in social and/or physical activities?
The more you use this part of your body, the stronger it grows
What is your brain?
Learn more, challenge the stigma and ask for help are examples of this
What are things we can do to look after our mental health?
This is the practice of recognizing the positive things in your life
What is gratitude?
The size of goal that is better to set when we are ready to make a change
What is a small goal?
Halifax Rec, Libraries, 211, Positive Aging Directory, Community Health Team
What are examples of where to find opportunities for social and/or physical activities?
Doing this on the way to the grocery store, can challenge your brain
What is travel a different route?
People in this age category rate their own happiness higher than other age categories
What are Seniors?
"As you get older, you are more set in your ways"
"Seniors cannot learn to use technology"
"All seniors are the same"
are all examples of this widely-held, over-generalized belief
What is a stereotype?