Join the fun! Be a part of our next Staying Healthy Together workshop, which
focuses on Aging Gracefully. The workshop features educational presentations
and interactive activities presented by LACERA-administered health care carriers.
Use this Activity Log to record the healthy changes you’re making. Bring the completed log to the workshop to learn how to make healthy changes, personalized to your lifestyle.
Aging Gracefully incorporates factors of the Body, Mind, and Soul that
can impact an individual’s health. The fun, interesting, and easy-to-do
activities listed below could improve your health and life, if you engage
in them regularly. Start today by trying a suggestion or two; add your own
good ideas to the list, too. Let’s get your Body, Mind, and
Soul working together for your improved health and quality of life.
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- Stretch
Guidelines on
stretching from the National Institute of Aging and NASA
- Take a walk
Benefits
of walking from AARP
- Try a resistance band or light weights to strengthen
your muscles
- Take a dance class
Benefits
of dancing from Livestrong.com
- Add an extra serving of fruits and/or vegetables
to a meal or as a snack
- Strength training exercise
program for older adults from Tufts University & the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Take your time while eating and eat only if you’re
hungry
- Read the nutrition information on food labels before
you buy it
Nutrition
information from Nutrition Data
- Eat healthy & be active tips
for older adults from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human
Services & the National Institute of Health
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- Keep a journal, write about your ups and downs including
what stresses you
- Explore your neighborhood, take a new route when
running errands
- Read a book, newspaper, or article online
The
Los Angeles Times on the Internet
- Do a crossword puzzle, Sudoku, or other brain teaser
- Enroll in a class
- Switch up your usual routine
- Try a new recipe or cooking technique
Tuna
pita recipe from the Mayo Clinic
- Get a massage
Covered for this? Check with your Health Care Provider.
- Make a list of tasks and check them off upon completion
Free
To-Do list online from Ta-Da List
- Think about what stresses you and take steps to change
your behavior
Methods
of stress reduction from Anthem Blue Cross
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- Join a book club or a group you are passionate about
Various interest
groups from Meetup.com
- Host a fun get-together
- Volunteer, give of your time and from the heart
Volunteer
opportunities from Volunteer Center of Los Angeles
- Get out of the house and enjoy nature
- Spend time with your friends and family in person
or by phone or email
- Visit a museum
Free
admission from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- Invite a friend or family member to come along on
your walk or errands
- Plan a romantic evening for your loved one
- Experience something new
- Relax with yoga from
AARP
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