Physical Health
Name a low-intensity exercise
Walking, swimming, yoga, cycling, Tai Chi, pilates
What is the leading cause of injury and injury-related deaths in older adults.
Falls
Drinking enough of this helps prevent dehydration, supports digestion, and can improve energy and focus
Water
Drinking this beverage close to bedtime can make it harder to fall asleep
Caffeine/coffee
True or False: Older adults cannot learn new things
False
Name a way to maintain physical health as you age.
Regular exercise, nutrition, adequate sleep, regular medical check ups, social engagement, stress management, and quitting bad habits including smoking and excessive alcohol use
True or False: Taking medications can increase your risk of falling
True
True or False: Hydration matters MORE as you age
True
How many hours of sleep do adults need each night?
7-9 hours
Routine health checkups are an important part of healthy aging. Where can you go for a free medical checkup?
The Hub of Hope and the Stephen Klein Wellness Center
This should be monitored regularly and represents how hard your heart is working to push blood through the body.
Blood Pressure
Name a household hazard that could cause a fall.
Loose rugs, extension cords, shoes, bulky furniture, cluttered areas, low lighting, wet floors, etc.
This mineral, often found in processed and canned foods, can raise your blood pressure when eaten in excess.
Sodium or Salt
True or False: People need less sleep as they age.
This condition causes a loss of memory, language, problem-solving, and other cognitive abilities, and is common in older adults.
Dementia
Adults should engage in how many minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week?
150-300 minutes per week
This group of muscles helps you stay upright and stable while walking.
The core muscles
Aging, poor nutrition, and many other factors can cause high blood pressure. Untreated, high blood pressure can lead to one of these conditions:
Stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney disease, vision loss, dementia, and aneurysm
Name one nighttime habit, besides drinking caffeine, that can make falling asleep harder.
Eating a large meal, drinking alcohol, working and stressful activities before bed, and screens (phones, TVs, computers)
This practice, like mindfulness or meditation, supports mental wellbeing.
Stress reduction or stress management strategies
Physical Activity 500: Adults should engage in how many minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise per week?
75-150 minutes per week
This healthcare professional can check how safely you walk and suggest ways to improve balance.
Physical Therapist (PT)
This mineral helps keep bones strong and can reduce the risk of fractures.
Calcium
What natural chemical does your body produce that helps you feel sleepy?
Melatonin
This is a common condition that often develops with age and causes a clouding of the eye's lens.
Cataracts