2. • You are one of
today’s seniors, and
you are living longer,
healthier and more
fulfilling lifestyles.
• Eating Right,
Staying Active and
Being Engaged are
the 3 Keys for
Success!
Then and Now!
In 1911 the life expectancy of men was 50 years
old and women 53. With today’s nutritional
knowledge, more active lifestyle, medical
advancements including medications we are all
living longer.
3. Pacifica Senior
Living’s Tips on
How to Maintain
An Active Lifestyle
Now and Well Into
the Future
• Try to begin your day with a
good breakfast.
• Keep track of your meal
times to stay consistent
• Avoid headaches, low blood
pressure and dehydration
• Keep healthy available
snacks handy.
4. Exercise 101
• High impact exercise is
not necessary to
experience significant
health benefits. However
daily exercise is.
Exercise also keeps your mind
sharp, wards off high blood
pressure, diabetes high
cholesterol and keeps depression
and dementia at bay.
Stay Active
Exercising everyday
• Gardening
• Walking
• Cleaning Your Home,
vacuuming
5. The Right Foods to Have on
Hand for Good Reason.
• Fish – Salmon
• Omega 3 Fatty Acids Make
your mind Sharp and your
Heart Healthy
• Lean Proteins
• Chicken helps keep our
muscles strong and bodies
agile.
6. Secret
Ingredients
• Black Currants
• (Dark Berries)
• Packed with anti-oxidants
that help nourish brain cells
and kill off those nasty
radicals that contribute to
cancer and other diseases.
The darker the color the
more anti-oxidants black
currants contain.
• Available fresh when in
season and dried/frozen
year round.
7. • Acorn Squash
• Contains high amounts of
Folic Acid and Vitamin B
that improves memory as
well as the speed at which
the brain processes
information.
Amalak
(Indian Goose Berry)
20 times the Vitamin C than
Orange Juice. It reduces
inflammation and enhances long
and short term memory. It also
helps with digestion as it acts as
a detoxifier. Comes in jam form.
Vibrant Fruits and Dark Leafy Greens Go A Long Way
9. • Sage Seasoning
• Prevent loss of brain function by
• Increases oxygen to the brain
• improves concentration.
• It is great to add to soup, salads
vegetable and poultry dishes.
• Available in Fresh, Dried or Oil
Extract
• Wheat Germ – Brain Food
• This is loaded with B Complex
Vitamins that helps reduce
homocysteine (Amino Acid linked to
Strokes) Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
• You can buy in powder form and
sprinkle on cereal (hot or Cold)
yogurt, salads and is great in milk
shakes.
10. Socializing
• Countless studies have shown seniors
who frequently socialize benefit both
short and long-term
• Sense of Belonging
• Decrease chances of
Senility/Dementia
• Wards off: Depression and
Gives us a sense of
relevance and fulfillment.
11. Recap & Questions
• A healthy lifestyle starts at home.
• Have healthy foods ready and available.
• Healthy choices while shopping, reading labels.
• Exercise Daily - housework - community
exercise classes
• Socializing and meeting up for a protein shake
