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DON’T! Start Fast Hold Your Breath Expect Immediate Results Skip Warming Up Skip Meals DO! Start Slow Talk to your Doctor Make a plan Hydrate

Calcium Calcium works with vitamin D to keep bones strong at all ages. Calcium is found in milk and milk products, canned fish with soft

Your pain is valid! Consider talking to your doctor about the following questions in regard to your pain: Where? When? Is it sharp? Is it

Follow our tips to get the most out of your teeth-cleaning routine! Brush Gently Gently brush your teeth on all sides with a soft-bristle brush

Before trying anything new, consult with your doctor. Consider acupuncture or biofeedback. Try massage therapy and/or physical therapy. Discuss pain medication options with your doctor.

Beta-carotene Found in fruits and vegetables that are either dark green or dark orange Selenium Found in seafood, liver, meat, and grains Vitamin C Found

Watch for the following: Stops doing activities they like Looks messy Has trouble sleeping Starts losing weight for no reason Becomes withdrawn, agitated, or violent

Try them all to get the benefits! Endurance This is when you do an activity to increase your breathing and heart rate. It doesn’t have

1. Endurance Brisk walking or jogging Yard work (mowing, raking, digging) Dancing 2. Strength Lifting weights Using a resistance band Using your own body weight

Depression is NOT a normal part of aging. Learn the signs and how to get help. Signs and Symptoms Decreased energy or fatigue Persistent sad,

Vegetables and fruits should fill up half your plate. Source: National Institute on Aging