Individual nutrition counseling by a Registered Dietician is available to seniors through the Nutrition Program. All menus are approved by a registered dietitian and are low in fat and salt. They also contain one-third of the RDA requirements. Diabetic diets can also be accommodated. Be sure to consult your doctor before starting any exercise program.
Many older people think they are too old or frail to exercise.
Nothing could be further from the truth. Physical activity of any kind is good for you. It brings weight loss, appetite control, less joint pain, improved mood and self-esteem, and energy kick, and longer life by decreasing the risk of heart disease, cancer, depression, diabetes, stroke, osteoporosis, and other chronic disabilities . The latest research indicates moderate exercise for 30 minutes or more a day can reap hefty rewards. Walking up stairs, dancing, carrying out the trash, bowling, golf, gardening, cleaning, hiking, shopping, vacuuming, making the bed and mowing the lawn will all increase our overall health.