Introduction to the Course: Optimal Aging Lifestyle Medicine
Pre-Assessment Introduction
Pre-Assessment: Age-Friendly Lifestyle Medicine
Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine
Historical Context: Healthier Lifestyles of the Past
Modern Lifestyles: Advances and Challenges
Current State of Health: Generational Trends and Lifestyle Impact
Lifestyle Medicine-A Path to Better Health
Integration of Age- and Dementia-Friendly Practices
Meet Mrs. Thompson: A Case Study in Lifestyle Medicine
Introduction to Nutrition for Older Adults
Supporting Older Adults in Healthy Eating
Macronutrients Explained
Understanding Processed Foods
Analyzing Nutrition Labels
Plant Predominant Dietary Patterns
Nutrition and Brain Health
Assessing Nutrition in Older Adults
Designing an Age-Appropriate Nutrition Plan for Older Adults
Food Insecurity and Older Adults
Mrs. Thompson's Nutrition Challenges
Introduction to Movement
The Physical, Mental, and Cognitive Benefits of Movement
Risks of a Sedentary Lifestyle
National Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults
Physical Fitness Assessments for Older Adults
Barriers to Exercise and Sustained Movement Strategies
Designing Safe, Individualized, and Effective Exercise Programs
Mrs. Thompson Takes a Step Toward Movement
Introduction to Stress Management
Understanding Stress and Its Impact on Older Adults
The Effects of Stress on Older Adults
Identifying and Assessing Stress in Older Adults
Strategies for Managing Stress
Creating Personalized Stress Management Plans
Supporting Older Adults in Stress Management
Managing Stress with Mrs. Thompson
