Introduction to the Course: Optimal Aging Lifestyle Medicine
How to use this course
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
Intro to Lifestyle Medicine Knowledge Check
Introduction to Behavior Change
Theories and Models of Behavior Change
Barriers to Change
Goal-Setting Strategies
Building Habits
Positive Psychology and Mindset
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Supporting Behavior Change in Older Adults
Applying Behavior Change Principles: Mrs. Thompson's Journey
Behavior Change Knowledge Check
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
Nutrition Knowledge Check
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
Movement Knowledge Check
