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The Weight Control Information Network has published a guide for older adults called "Young at Heart: Tips for Older Adults". This information network was created by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). This guide has information about:
- healthy weight
- nutrition
- physical activity
You can download this guide by clicking here. The Weight Control Information Network also provides resources about diabetes, cancer, and other medical diseases here.
For even more information, here are the Nutrition.gov Senior resources page and the U.S. Department of Agriculture resources.
Many studies have shown that exercise is beneficial for older adults. Here are some recent articles about the benefits of exercise:
The American Heart Association (AMA) has created a new website called Start! to encourage people to start walking regularly for exercise. The AMA recommends that you work with your doctor to develop your exercise program, if you're a male over 40 or a female over 50.
This website has lots of tools to help you to develop a walking plan and a healthy lifestyle:
A representative from the Visiting Nurse Association of Florida will be presenting a health program at the New River Library on Friday, September 4th, at 1:00pm. The program is called "Healthy Aging through Safety Awareness and Fall Prevention". Falls are not just the result of getting older. Come learn how you can prevent falls, so you can remain safe and independent. Refreshments will be provided.
New River Library
34043 S. R. 54
Zephyrhills, FL 33543
Phone: (813)788-6375
