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Health Promotions
Healthy Aging
Older adults are living longer, more productive lives than
ever before. Research has shown that healthy lifestyles are
more influential than genetic factors in avoiding chronic
diseases associated with aging. Adopting healthy lifestyles,
such as regular physical activity, eating a healthy diet,
and
avoiding tobacco, can reduce the risk of chronic diseases
and reduce by half the rate of disability compared to those
who do not.
The Minnesota Board on Aging conducts statewide public
education and awareness campaigns targeted to older adults
participating in senior dining and home-delivered meal
programs; family caregivers and home- and community-based
service providers to increase awareness of chronic disease,
its symptoms and where to find resources and support; and to
educate about health programs.
For more tips on
Minnesota Board on Aging sponsored promotions:
- Arthritis Doesn’t Have to
Slow You Down
- Alzheimer’s Disease: All
of Us Experience Memory Loss
- Black Clouds, Sunny Days:
Are You Depressed? There is Hope
- Strike Out Stroke: You
Can Strike Out Stroke If You Know The Signs
Health and wellness information for older
people from the National Institute for Health –
Senior Health
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