Healthy Living
This essential nutrient helps keep seniors hydrated and supports overall body function.
What is water?
Brushing for at least this many minutes twice a day helps prevent cavities and gum disease.
What is two minutes?
This simple activity, often done in parks or malls, helps improve circulation and balance.
What is walking?
Playing this type of game, commonly found in newspapers, can help keep the mind sharp.
What is a crossword puzzle?
This iconic fashion doll made her debut in 1959 and quickly became a pop culture phenomenon.
What is Barbie?
Too much of this common seasoning can raise blood pressure and lead to heart disease.
What is salt? (or sodium)
Dry mouth, a common issue in older adults, can be a side effect of these.
What are medications?
Stretching and balance exercises can help prevent these dangerous accidents in seniors.
What are falls?
Social interaction and staying connected with loved ones help reduce this mental health condition.
What is depression or loneliness?
This first artificial satellite, launched by the Soviet Union in 1957, started the Space Race.
What is Sputnik?
This vitamin, produced when your skin is exposed to sunlight, is essential for bone health and immune function.
What is Vitamin D?)
This vitamin, found in citrus fruits, helps keep gums healthy and prevents bleeding.
What is vitamin C?
This gentle exercise, originating in China, is great for improving flexibility and relaxation.
What is Tai Chi?
This activity, known for its ability to strengthen brain connections, involves recalling past experiences.
What is reminiscing or storytelling?
This legendary singer and actor was known as "Ol’ Blue Eyes."
Who is Frank Sinatra?
This disease, often called the "silent killer," affects millions of seniors and increases stroke risk.
High Blood Pressure
This is the most common chronic disease among older adults, despite being largely preventable.
What is gum disease?
Strength training helps build this, which naturally decreases with age.
What is muscle mass?
This sweet treat contains flavonoids that may help improve memory, focus, and overall brain function.
What is dark chocolate?
This famous TV show, which aired from 1951-1957, starred a redheaded comedian and her real-life husband.
What is I Love Lucy?
Frequent urination, excessive thirst, blurry vision, and unexplained weight loss can all be signs of this disease that develops when your body fails to create or use insulin.
What is diabetes?
Studies show that people with chronic gum disease are at a higher risk of developing this serious cardiovascular condition.
What is heart disease?
Weight-bearing exercises help maintain bone density and prevent this disease.
What is osteoporosis?
This term describes the brain’s ability to reorganize and form new connections, even in old age.
What is neuroplasticity?
In 1963, this film starring Elizabeth Taylor became the most expensive movie ever made at the time.
What is Cleopatra?